Cloongullane, outside Swinford on River Moy. Building date unknown, but local sources mention 1953. Opened 1954. Glass back wall 1956
photographed by A. Ryan Sept 2007 (top adn bottom photos), and M. Cooney, August 2008
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Cloongullane Ball Alley was built in 1949. The Mayo v Galway Connacht Final was played in the alley on Sunday 1st July 1951. At that time the alley featured a glass back wall.
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