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GAA Oral History - Going Down the Years. Do You Have a Tale to Tell?

The project is seeking oral tales of members present and past. It seeks to capture for posterity fond memories that, rather than being written down, can be given orally to provide pleasure for future members for years to come.

Welcoming the project, Nicky Brennan said: “No sporting organisation anywhere in the world has attempted to do what this project will do.” He added: “This is a project about the GAA, our games, our people, our history, our place in Irish life.”

The basic aim of this project, commissioned by the GAA and undertaken by Boston College, is to run a community-based public history project, to celebrate 125 years of the Association by collecting, preserving and embracing its past.

“It is one of the biggest sporting history projects ever undertaken in the world and will leave a remarkable legacy for future generations. It is a unique project and we invite every GAA supporter, club, and family to be part of it and to tell their GAA story.” he added at the launch. The project will draw together every section of the GAA and it is envisaged as being a centrepiece of the 125th anniversary celebrations.

They want to hear your stories. Do you know someone whose story should be told? Raconteurs, storytellers, seanachies and linguists with a cunning streak are all welcome. To talk to someone about depositing your tale, visit www.gaahistory.com, email info@gaahistory.com or call 003536625055.