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First competitive floodlit GAA game takes place

The first ever competitive GAA game to be held under lights will take place in Thurles on Friday.

Tue, 26 Nov, 2002 - 13:24

The first ever competitive GAA game to be held under lights will take place in Thurles on Friday.

The match takes place at Dr Morris Park, Thurles, on Friday evening when Killenaule take on

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