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Davin wrote "the laws under which athletic sports are held in
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became patrons. The following year standardised rules were set for hurling, football, weight throwing, jumping, running, walking and cycling. SĂ©amus Ă“ Riain described Davin as "the rock on which the
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Davin was born in
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