7 forgotten sports of Northern Ireland that have faded from memory

Northern Ireland has a rich sporting heritage and although mainstream games like football, rugby, and Gaelic remain as popular as ever, some sports have been lost in time.

From smaller scale sports played in rural areas to country-wide games much like the ones we see today, these forgotten activities once played an important role in local culture and community life.

These sports may have faded from memory for most, but luckily their legacy lives on in many of the sports we see played today across the island of Ireland, acting as a testimony to the strength of our heritage and history.

Here are 7 largely forgotten sports of Northern Ireland you may not have heard of.

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