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Imperfections Not Stated
709
1924 - 25 Clarence Cup Medal
Medal: Soccer: N.A.F.L. (Northern
Amateur Football League)
1924 - 25,
attractive 9ct gold Medal, the obverse
inscribed “Clarence Cup”with central
enamel “Red Hand of Ulster” the reverse
inscribed “O.F.C. (Ophir Football Club) 1924 -
25 won by S. Walker, hallmarked. (1)
* This is the first and only time that Ophir
won the cup, they no longer exist.
€120 - 150
710
NewYork G.A.A., 1927 & 1936
Medals|: G.A.A.: Hurling, 1927,
an
attractive Medal, the obverse pierced with
crossed hurls, Celtic design and football
overlay, the reverse inscribed
New York
Junior Hurling Championship 1927, won by
Kilkenny,
; together with another 10ct gold
shield shaped Medal, the obverse with
crossed hurls and eagle surmounted, with
enamel overlay
G.A.A. N.Y. 1936;
the reverse
inscribed
Tipp. Jr. H.C. J. Fitzpatrick,
Scarce.
(2)
€300 - 400
711
Medals: G.A.A.: Co. Cork, 1930’s / 40’s
,
a silver harp shaped Medal, the obverse
with pierced centre and shamrock
surround, inscribed on reverse “Won by
John Corcoran,” hall marked Roche of Cork;
a bronze circular “Feis Matthew”Medal,
the circular Medal with obverse depicting
side profile of Father Matthew and Celtic
surround, the reverse inscribed “one by John
Corcoran C.F.C., 1931,” and one other, as a
lot. (3)
€120 - 150
712
1931 All-Ireland Hurling
Championship Medal & Cup
Medal: G.A.A. Hurling 1931,
an
attractive 9ct gold pierced Celtic Cross
Medal, the obverse with Celtic scroll
and inscribed “Cumann na gCleas - luith
Gaedhael,” and “Eire” across the middle, with
a central harp overlay, the reverse inscribed
“Craobh Iomana na hEireann Sinsear
1931 - Corcaigh a buaidh,” hall marked J.M.
(John Millar); together with a miniature
Liam Mc Carthy solid silver replica Cup, the
four handled chalice type cup with Celtic
motifs, inscribed “Craobh na hEireann ar an
gCaman 1931 i mBaile Atha Cliath do bronn
mise ar Liam Mac Fhlannchaidh,” hallmarked
O’Connell of Cork, on wooden base, a rare
pair, extremely desirable.
* This was Cork’s 11th title but it didn’t come
easy as Lory Meagher and his Noresiders
pushed the final to a second replay. The
Rebels eventually were crowned Champions
on a victorious score line of 5.8 to 3.4.
€3000 - 4000
712
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