[New post] #OTD in 1884 – Founding of the Gaelic Athletic Association in the Hayes’s Hotel in Thurles, Co Tipperary.

Stair na hÉireann posted: "Michael Cusack convenes the first meeting of the 'Gaelic Athletic Association for the Preservation and Cultivation of national Pastimes' in Hayes' Hotel, Thurles, Co Tipperary. Cusack could never have envisioned that the GAA would develop into the larges" Stair na hÉireann | History of Ireland #OTD in 1884 – Founding of the Gaelic Athletic Association in the Hayes's Hotel in Thurles, Co Tipperary. Stair na hÉireann Nov 1 Michael Cusack convenes the first meeting of the 'Gaelic Athletic Association for the Preservation and Cultivation of national Pastimes' in Hayes' Hotel, Thurles, Co Tipperary. Cusack could never have envisioned that the GAA would develop into the largest amateur sports organisation in the world. His legacy can be viewed every August/September when more than 80,000 fans pack into Croke Park to see the All-Ireland Hurling and Football finals. Featured Image | Statue of Cusack in Croke Park, holding a blackthorn stick Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Stair na hÉireann | History of Ireland. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://stairnaheireann.net/2022/11/01/otd-in-1884-founding-of-the-gaelic-athletic-association-in-the-hayess-hotel-in-thurles-co-tipperary-6/ Powered by WordPress.com