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Hurling, 1940s

Mike Barrett

Captained Fohenagh in the 1941 county junior semi-final

Summary

Mike Barrett captained Fohenagh in the 1941 county junior semi-final against Claregalway at Athenry in May 1942, the match A History of Fohenagh calls "The Battle of Athenry"[1]. The referee called the match off, and the book records that both clubs got a year's suspension[1].

In the papers

“Fohenagh met Claregalway in the 1941 junior county semi-final at Athenry on Sunday 24 May 1942[1].”

A History of Fohenagh (Tony O'Gorman) · ch.17 · p.144–145

About the book. Published by Fohenagh Community Council. Ask locally for a copy; a copy is held by the National Library of Ireland.

Career

1942

Mentions

  • Galway Junior Hurling Championship semi-final (1941), played 1942

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References

  1. A History of Fohenagh (Tony O'Gorman) · ch.17 · p.144–145

From A History of Fohenagh by Tony O'Gorman

About the book. Published by Fohenagh Community Council. Ask locally for a copy; a copy is held by the National Library of Ireland.

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