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60-Hour Football Match Sets Record, Raises Funds
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Forty years ago, a record-breaking sixty-hour Gaelic Athletic Association game took place in Kilcornan, involving two teams, Curraghchase Rovers and Morenane Mighties. The event, which raised twelve thousand pounds for local sports amenity, was a massive community effort, with players, families, and even a childrens TV star participating. The game, which saw an estimated twelve hundred goals and five hundred points scored, is still recognized as the longest in GAA history and holds a Guinness World Record. The events impact extended beyond the game, fostering a sense of community and pride that continues to this day.
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