This newspaper photograph was found in a roll book in St Patrick’s BNS, Ringsend. It was taken before Canon Mooney Gardens was built. The bandstand that stood where Canon Mooney Gardens is now can be seen in the background.

The occasion was a shock result in a primary schools hurling match, the Johnston Mooney and O’Brien Cup, when Ringsend defeated a fancied Rathfarnham side. Ringsend forwards T. Orr, T. Howard and J. Byrne are mentioned. Note the stickers on the hurley bosses. Were they for names or a guide to help the boys connect with the ball for a sweet strike?

If you can name any of the players in the photo please contact the school at 6606825