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What’s the weather going to be like in Ashbourne for Shrovetide 2020?
Royal Ashbourne Shrovetide football is probably world's maddest football game, but what role will the weather play this year?
The game been played in the...
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Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2020: Match unlikely to be cancelled due to weather
Royal Ashbourne Shrovetide officials have said they are determined to play on despite weather warnings.
Members of the players’ committee will meet to discuss safety...
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Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2020: Up’ards slight favourites to win football game
Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide football is set to return for 2020, reigniting the rivalry between the North and South of the town.
The game starts at...
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Ashbourne Royal Shrovetide 2020: what to wear to prepare yourself for bad weather
In the midst of Storm Ellen, the town of Ashbourne is preparing for one of the world's most unusual football games - Ashbourne Royal...
