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The Gaelic Athletic Association 1884 - 2009


Author:	Cronin, Mike, Murphy, William, Rouse, Paul (Ed.)
Format:	Book
Reference code:	978-0-7165-3028-2
Published:	Irish Academic Press, 2009
Covering Dates:	1884 - 2009
People Mentioned:	NA
Extent:	300pp
Reproduction:	No Reproduction Allowed
Access:	By Appointment
Available:	Yes

2009 was the 125th Anniversary of the founding of the GAA and will be marked by numerous high profile public events throughout the year, including the History of the GAA conference at Croke Park in April, where this book will be launched. Brings together some of the leading writers and commentators in the area of Irish history to assess the importance of the GAA in Irish society. Covers the origins of hurling, through to the foundation of the GAA, its role in the political life of the nation and ending with an assessment of some of the main issues facing the GAA into the twenty- first century.

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