From one battle to another

REPLAY Historic match to commemorate The Battle of Ballinamuck

A famous match between Ballinamuck Kickers and Mullahoran Dreadnoughts is set to be recreated and replayed as part of the commemorations of 'The Battle of Ballinamuck'.

The match between the Longford and South Cavan clubs was originally played in 1898, a century after The Battle of Ballinamuck.

It was subsequently recreated as part of its Bi-Centenary Commemoration in 1998, a day of sporting fun, pageantry and fun.

The teams for this year’s match are made up of Longford over 40s in conjunction with James Breslin and players from Fr Manning Gaels and players from Mullahoran GFC, with support of surrounding GAA clubs.

The game will be played in the field between the bridge and The 98 Bar, on Sunday, September 10 with throw-in at 1pm.

For further information, or if you wish to donate to the running costs of the commemoration weekend please follow Battle of Ballinamuck on social media or check out www.battleofballinamuck.ie