This refers to the time when the whole of West Cork was stricken with the mumps. Beginning in Ballycumisk near the rural town of Schull, the mumps soon spread, i infecting all the local youth who are known to shift eachother. The mumps caused wreck amongst family and friends, even crippling the local football team Gabriel Rangers. A truly horrific time for this historic village.
Where were you during The Great Mumps Scandal of Schull?
I was out the country thankfully