Source
Seven points up, then the fists came out (1956)
- Page
- p.148
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.
Summary
Fohenagh led Tynagh by seven points to nil in a Junior A game at Kiltormer on 15 July 1956, until fighting on the pitch got the game called off. Both teams were suspended for twelve months. The book calls it 'a devastating blow', but the County Board still let Fohenagh into senior hurling, and three years later they were county champions.