Cork GAA Jersey Change to Commemorate Easter 1916

Cork 1916 Commemoration Jersey

As part of the Easter Rising centenary commemoration, Cork will wear a special jersey designed in the style and colours worn by Cork teams of 1916 for their match this weekend against Kilkenny. It’s not known whether they will also use the sort of hurley featured instead of their trademark big bas camans as they bid to get a result against the Cats.

Cork teams wore this jersey in blue fabric with an embroidered 'C’ until 1919. Then during a raid on the Cork County Board office, the British army confiscated the jerseys and they have never been seen since. If you happen to come upon one in your attic

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