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189 info@fonsiemealy.ie 704 1905 Munster Football Championship Medal: 1905 Football, a 9ct gold circular and pierced decorated Medal, the obverse depicting a harp, the base inscribed “1905 Munster Football Championship,” the reverse inscribed “Won by Kerry,” hallmarked ‘A. Dufffer, Tipperary, 9ct’. (1) * Captained by Maurice Mc Carthy, Kerry, represented by Tralee Mitchels, won their first Munster three in a row beating Limerick 2.10 to 1.6. €800-€1000 705 1906 Railway Shield Competition, Football Medal: G.A.A., 1906, Football Munster, a 9ct gold shield shaped Medal of pierced design and shamrock surmounted, the reverse inscribed ‘1906 Railway Shield Competition Football, won by Munster,’ hallmarked. (1) * A competition that ran for a short period from 1905- 1907 (Football) Co. Clare Agricultural Showgrounds, 17.2.1907, Dick Fitzgerald was stand-out player on the day, with the final score 2.10 to 2.2. €800-€1000 706 1907 Railway Shield Competition, Football Medal: G.A.A., 1907, Football, Munster, a 9ct gold shield shaped Medal, the obverse with circular overlay and etched shamrocks, the reverse inscribed “Railway Shield Competition, Football won by Munster 1907” hallmarked. (1) * The 1907 competition was the final outing of this challenge shield, with Munster retaining their title. Game was played at Tipperary Town, 27.9.1907, Munster 1.7 Leinster 1.6. €800-€1000