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179 Fonsie Mealy’s Est. 1934 1118. Medal: G.A.A. [Co. Tipperary] An early 9ct gold Maltese Cross type Medal , the obverse with etched design and monogrammed centre surmounted with coronet, the reverse inscribed “From Knocknagow F.B.C.,” hallmarked. (1) €150 - €200 1119. Medals: G.A.A. [1982] A gilt pierced and enamelled Medal, the obverse with Provincial Coat of Arms, the reverse inscribed ‘R.T.C. (Regional Technical College) J.B. F.C.2 Fanuithne na Mainistrech 1982’ (North Mon), together with six other early silver metal Medals, (uninscribed) as a lot, w.a.f. (7) €200 - €300 1120 – 1124: See page 180 1125. 1936 All-Ireland Hurling Final G.A.A.: Programme, Hurling 1936, All- Ireland Final, Kilkenny V. Limerick, 6th September [1936], at Croke Park, 8vo, n.p. 1936, 2pps, ptd. wrappers, worn, m/ss notes. Scarce. (1) * The match was played in front of a crowd of 51,235 (receipts on the gates totalled £4,413,13) The Treaty Men beat the Cats on a score line of 5.6 to 1.5 to claim their 5th Title. €500 - €700 1126. G.A.A.: Programme, Hurling (Munster) 1939, Official Programme, Senior Hurling Finals, Cork V. Limerick, 8vo Thurles (M. Larkin) 1939, 2pps, ptd. wrappers, worn. Scarce. (1) €180 - €220 1127. G.A.A.: Programme, Hurling (Munster) 1944, Official Programme, Senior Hurling Final, Cork V. Limerick, 6th July 1944, 8vo, Thurles (Liberty Press) 1944, 2pps, m/ss notes, ptd. wrappers. Scarce. (1) €180 - €220 1128. 1945 All-Ireland Hurling Final G.A.A.: Programme 1945, Craobh Iomana na hEireann, i bPairc an Chrocaigh 2.9.45, Kilkenny v. Tipperary, 8vo D. 1945, 24pps., illus. & adverts, ptd. wrappers. Clean copy. (1) * Captained by John Maher, Tipperary beat the Cats 5.6 to 3.6 €300 - €400 1129. G.A.A.: Programme, Hurling (Munster) 1946, Official Programme, Senior Hurling Finals, Cork V. Limerick 14.7.1946, 8vo Thurles (Liberty) 1946, 2pps, worn. Scarce. (1) €120 - €140 1130. G.A.A.: Programme, Hurling (Munster) 1949, Official Programme, Thomond Senior Hurling Tournament (Semi-finals) Clare V. Tipperary & Cork V. Limerick, 8vo Limerick 1949, 2pps, worn. Scarce. (1) €80 - €120 1131. G.A.A., Programmes, Hurling (Munster) 1940’s, Official Programmes to include: * Cork v. Tipperary at Gaelic Grounds, 29.May. 1949, 8vo, Limerick (Key) 1949, fold. 4pps., worn; * Waterford v. Limerick, 12th June 1949, 8vo, Thurles (Tipp Star) 1949, fold. 4pps, worn, as a lot, w.a.f. (2) €100 - €140 1132. G.A.A.: Programmes, Hurling [1950’s / 60’s] All-Ireland Junior Hurling Championship Final, Souvenir Programme - Limerick v. London, Gaelic Grounds 6. October. 1957, 8vo, Limerick (Leader) 1957, fold. 4pps.; All-Ireland Intermediate Hurling Final, Cork v. London, 17. September. 1967, 8vo Limerick (Key) 1967, 2ps. Both Scarce. (2) €80 - €100 1133. 1950 All-Ireland Hurling Final G.A.A.: Programme 1950 Craobh Iomana na hEireann i bPairc an Chrocaigh, Kilkenny v. Tipperary, 3.9.50, 8vo D. 150, 24pps, illus. & adverts, ptd. wrappers. (1) €150 - €200 1133 1127 1128 1125