Harriers V Cyclists 1930

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Full title reads: "Harriers V Cyclists. Donore Harriers beat Irish Road Club in novel race over stiff course."

Eire, Southern Ireland, Republic of Ireland.

Runners and cyclists form up at start of race. They start running and riding their bicycles along the road course.

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Cataloguer:
Mark
Stock:
Black & White
Sound:
Mute
Media URN:
8254
Sort Number:
30/061
Time in/Out:
01:43:36:00 / 01:44:56:00
Canister:
30/61
Film ID:
755.28
Issue Date:
29/12/1930

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