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📖 Ancient Restoration The traditional game of Caid is similar to Gaelic football & was esp. popular in County Kerry. 'Caid' refers to the ball, made of animal skin / bladder. Played in the winter months, with tripping, pushing & wrestling employed to bring the ball 'home' to the…


The Sam Maguire Cup, the prize of the All-Ireland Football Championship, was inspired by the 8th century masterpiece the Ardagh Chalice.