A Relic from The ''Thunder & Lightning'' Final 1939 G.A.A. ...

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€1,000 - €1,500

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A Relic from The ''Thunder & Lightning'' Final 1939 G.A.A. Hurling 1939, An Official Match Ball or Sliothar, inscribed in biro ''Jim Langton - All-Ireland 1939,'' given ''To John Power Lachen (1940)'' a fascinating surviving memento from the famous All-Ireland between Kilkenny and Cork, which took place the same day as World War Two was declared, the Cats prevailed on a score line of 2.7 to 3.3., in a virtual thunderstorm. (1)

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Auction Date: 9th Dec 2020 at 10:30am

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