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The Madness of Football: Episode 2

The journey through the evolution of Gaelic football continues as Paul Rouse, Maurice Brosnan and James Horan explore the game's roots, its growth and how it became the sport we love today.


This is Episode 2 in a 10-part series which was originally produced for Irish Examiner subscribers at the start of this year.


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Next week: Galway's All-Ireland win in 1966.


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