Today marks the 140th anniversary of the foundation of the GAA.
On this day in 1884 a small group gathered in a hotel in Thurles to set forth their vision for a unique Irish sporting identity. They did not know it then, but the dream unleashed in Hayes’ Hotel by Cusack, Davin and their colleagues would go on to inspire millions and engulf the nation.
Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns has a video message for our members and supporters here https://youtu.be/Iy8GeKEv-DA
In addition, GAA Director General Tom Ryan has given an exclusive interview to GAA.ie to mark this landmark date in our history and it is available to read here https://www.gaa.ie/article/tom-ryan-hails-remarkable-140-year-history-of-gaa
Wherever you are, whatever your role, we give thanks for our games, our culture and our people.
We are the GAA – 1884-2024 – Where We All Belong
By Gerard Fri 1st Nov
