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Boys playing hurling, Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Boys playing hurling, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Two boys playing hurling in the street, Belfast, Northern Ireland. Date: 1969
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1969 Ball Belfast Graffiti Hurley Stick Terrace Terraced Games Hurling
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This evocative photograph captures the spirit of two young boys deeply engrossed in a game of hurling on a quiet street in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the 1960s. The year was 1969, a time of significant social and political change in Northern Ireland, but in this moment, the boys are oblivious to the world around them as they focus on their hurling match. The scene unfolds on a residential street lined with terraced houses, their red brick facades bearing the signs of wear and fading graffiti. The road is empty, save for the occasional car passing by in the background. The boys, dressed in simple clothes typical of the era, stand on the pavement, their hurley sticks poised and ready as they take turns attempting to hit the small, round ball. The game, a traditional Irish sport, is played with great intensity and focus, the boys' determined expressions a testament to their passion for the game. Despite the simplicity of the setting, this photograph captures the essence of childhood and the joy of playing a game with a friend. It offers a glimpse into a bygone era, a time when life moved at a slower pace and the simple pleasures of childhood could be found in the most unexpected places, even on the streets of Belfast in the late 1960s.
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