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23 September 1956 All-Ire Hurling- 60 Years Ago

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The Glory Era of Wexford Hurling as they record back to back titles. Names that resonate down the ages, the Rackards, Flood, Nick O'Donnell. Cork's Christy Ring being carried shoulder high by Bobby Rackard and Nick O'Donnell off the field at full time. Failing to win his 9th all-ireland medal. Players kiss the bishop's ring.

A minor match where Tipp beat Kilkenny by 20 pts.

The old men listening to Michael O'Hehir's commentary at the fireplace.

How times have changed! 60 years ago on 23rd September.

Enjoy the clip! Especially if you're from Wexford!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S64kuzelBw4

Laois76 (Laois) - Posts: 1270 - 22/09/2016 21:25:46    1918150

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9UttVM1AZ7I

I don't think a commemoration is complete without a clip of Tom William's song about the late great Nicky Rackard.. Cú Chulainn's Son. Often sung by the late Martin Codd of the 1950s team.

Laois76 (Laois) - Posts: 1270 - 22/09/2016 21:37:45    1918155

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I'm sure it's great but the link doesn't work on mobile at least. Same problem in the "Fiachra and Bianca" thread.

PoolSturgeon (Galway) - Posts: 1902 - 22/09/2016 21:52:21    1918165

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Replying To PoolSturgeon:  "I'm sure it's great but the link doesn't work on mobile at least. Same problem in the "Fiachra and Bianca" thread."
Right. I'm on a laptop at the moment and copied and paste. If you like just type '1956 all-ireland hurling final' in the youtube search and it's first up. And 'Cú chulainn's son' and the first in the list on a youtube search for the song.

Laois76 (Laois) - Posts: 1270 - 22/09/2016 21:59:50    1918171

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