De La Salle College, Waterford. Hurling team.
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| In collection: | The Poole Photographic Collection |
| Format: | Photo |
| Language: | English |
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[ca. 15 June 1904]
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| Notes: | Formerly at call number P_WP_1362a Creation date based on date photographic order was placed; recorded in Index Book of the A. H. Poole Studio as: 15 June 1904. Forms part of: Poole Whole Plate series Additional information about this photograph is available on the National Library of Ireland's Flickr Commons photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/nlireland/48125093806/ This description is derived from the original Index Books created at the A. H. Poole Studio. Physical description: 1 photograph : glass plate negative; 17 x 22 cm. more |
The De La Salle College hurling team pose for Mr. Poole in their gear with hurls held high! A fine body of men and very well turned out. It is interesting to see the old sticks along with the jerseys and shorts/trousers that were worn at that time. What was the occasion I wonder? Had DLS won the county championship that year?
Photographer: A. H. Poole
Collection: Poole Photographic Studio, Waterford
Date: ca. 15 June 1904
NLI Ref: POOLEWP 1362a
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Tags:
A.H. Poole, Arthur Henri Poole, Glass Negative, National Library of Ireland, De La Salle College, Waterford, Hurling team, iománíocht, hurl, stick camán, County championship, Hurley, Poole Photographic Collection
Comments
robinparkes
I'd love to know why the medals are being worn on the jerseys. Maybe just for the photograph. I'm surprised that the group is not perfectly centred in the frame.
Posted: 25.06.2019
ɹǝqɯoɔɥɔɐǝq
Gracedieu won against Clonlea in 1904 according to en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waterford_Senior_Hurling_Championship
15 June 1904 was a Wednesday ...
Posted: 25.06.2019
ɹǝqɯoɔɥɔɐǝq
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/13073434@N03] Here is a centred version but with someone missing; Spot the Differences! - catalogue.nli.ie/Record/vtls000591527
Posted: 25.06.2019
CASSIDY PHOTOGRAPHY
I have only ever hurled after drinking too much Guinness, when I was younger, of course.
Posted: 25.06.2019
John A. Coffey
De La Salle seem to have four Senior County Hurling titles 1906, 2008, 2010, 2012, so the medals are not county senior hurling, and not All Irelands for sure... Come on the Deise.
Posted: 25.06.2019
robinparkes
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/beachcomberaustralia] Only one reverend gentleman that time :)
Posted: 25.06.2019
robinparkes
[https://www.flickr.com/photos/65379774@N02] They're hurling mad down there.
Posted: 25.06.2019
sam2cents
They definitely looked way more like hockey sticks back then. Lots of ground hurling. It's a great image.
Posted: 25.06.2019
John Spooner
The nearest (timewise) account of a game I could find was in the Drogheda Independent of 26 September 1903, including the 17 names of the players. I wonder if the player in the centre of the front row is captain T. Gleeson. A T. Gleeson also features in match reports of the college football team in 1904 and 1904. 
Posted: 27.06.2019
John Spooner
Incidentally, I also read an account of a meeting of the New Ross District GAA in June 1904. They were due to take part in the Canon Doyle Tournament at Waterford, and one attendee questioned whether their chosen mode of transport would get them and their supporters (including a piper and 'a number of step dancers') to the venue on time. He was assured that the steamship Ida would arrive at Waterford with time to spare.
Posted: 27.06.2019
Dr. Ilia
WOW! Amazing shot!
Posted: 27.06.2019
