22 April 2009
GAA 125 Sports History Conference
Saturday 25th April 2009
As part of the GAA's 125th Anniversary celebrations, the GAA Museum, Sports History Ireland, and the GAA Oral History Project, based in Boston College, Dublin, will host a one-day history conference in Croke Park on Saturday 25th April. Leading social and sporting historians from Ireland and overseas will participate and explore the history of the GAA and its place within Irish society.
Speakers will discuss a range of topics including the ancient origins of hurling, the life of Michael Cusack, the GAA in Ulster and amongst the Irish diaspora, the GAA and politics, the GAA in film and photography, the GAA and the Irish language, the socio-economic background of players and the question of the GAA's relationship to amateurism.
Tickets are available to purchase from the GAA Museum in Croke Park - Adult €15, Student/Senior €10. Admission price includes tea/coffee at registration. Lunch not included. Please note that booking is essential.
For more information and booking please contact - Selina O'Regan GAA Museum Education Officer Tel - 01 819 2361 or Email - soregan@crokepark.ie www.gaa.ie/museum
