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Laois - The GAA and Rule 21

The centenary of WWI seen through stories and events. Rule 21 forbade members of the British security forces from playing in the GAA.

The centenary of the First World War seen through stories and events linked to places across the UK and Ireland, introduced by Helen Mark. Rule 21 forbade members of the British security forces from playing in the GAA. In 1915, the Laois County Board sought to overturn the rule for the duration of the war.

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Thu 8 Jun 2017 16:54

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