#OTD in 1918 – About 1,500 camogie, football and hurling matches were played across Ireland as part of a GAA protest against recent restrictions on the playing of these games without a permit.
#OTD in 1918 – About 1,500 camogie, football and hurling matches were played across Ireland as part of a GAA protest against recent restrictions on the playing of these games without a permit.
Around 54,000 Gaels participated in the games, which were organised by each of the County Boards and, on the instruction of GAA’s Central Council, were scheduled to commence at the same time: 3pm.
In Dublin there were approximately 30 fixtures organised in 22 different venues for which no permit was sought. Games were played at the Phoenix park, as well as at Ringsend, and at various venues along…
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