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The Temperance Movement in Ireland in the first half of the 19th century and the first half of the 20th century, sought to discourage excessive drinking of alcohol. In order to provide an alternative to the numerous public houses, Temperance Halls were built by temperance societies in most towns and villages around Ireland. These halls were often just a few rooms, with space and facilities for reading books and newspapers, playing cards, drinking tea and coffee, and especially playing billiards (snooker). Soldiers Homes were also privately built for the purpose of keeping off-duty soldiers out of pubs. A few dozen Halls and Homes are still standing, some used as Parochial or Community Halls. This book reminds readers of an interesting aspect of social history, which is also closely linked with the history of snooker.

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The author is a Irish local historian, having published a number of books about different regions of Dublin, such as Ringsend, Dundrum, Blackrock, Harold's Cross, Terenure, Mount Merrion, the book about public clocks and bells, entitled Times, Chimes & Charms of Dublin, and another book about Protestant Churches, entitled Selected Churches of Dublin. His other published books deal with his family history and spirituality.

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