The evolution of the GAA : Ulaidh, Eire agus Eile / editors, Donal McAnallen, David Hassan and Roddy Hegarty.

Format:

Book

Contributor:

Hegarty, Roddy, editor.

Hassan, David, editor.

Mac an Ailín, Dónal, editor.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gaelic Athletic Association--History.

Gaelic Athletic Association.

Gaelic games--Ireland--History.

Gaelic games.

Gaelic games--Northern Ireland--History.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (996 p.)

Place of Publication:

Belfast : Stair Uladh, 2009.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

The Evolution of the GAA brings together leading writers and academics to examine the history of the GAA over 125 years and Gaelic games over previous centuries. This collection outlines the progress made by the organisation and its games in Ulster, Ireland and abroad. The first section comprises a number of personal reflections by prominent members of the GAA from the last seven decades: President Mary McAleese, Cardinal Seán Brady, Paddy McFlynn, Maurice Hayes, Jim McKeever, Peter Quinn and Mickey Harte. In the second and third sections, a series of academic essays explore various t

Contents:

The Evolution of the GAA; Title Page; Contents; Acknowledgements; List of Contributors; Réamhrá, Monsignor R. Ó Muirí (CÓFLA); Foreword, Tomás Ó Dálaigh (Comhairle Uladh); Introduction; Section 1: Reflections; Radharc ón Pháirc: A presidential perspective on the GAA; Parallel Pilgrimages: A personal journey through the GAA; 75 Years out of 125: A Lifetime in the GAA; Down through the Years; The Coming of Age of Gaelic Games in Ulster, 1950-1970; From Tigh Mór to Croke Park; Dua, Bua agus Ré Nua: The Rekindling of the Northern Flame; Section 2: The Origins and Development of the GAA

From Cú Chulainn to Cusack: Ball-playing, Camán,Why the GAA was founded; Parish Factions, Parading Bands and Sumptuous Repasts:; The Mass Media and the Popularisation of Gaelic Games, 1884-1934; Camán and Crozier: The Catholic Church and the GAA, 1884-1902; The Freedom of the Field: Camogie before 1950; Cén fáth a raibh cúige Uladh chomh lag chomh fada sin?:; Section 3: The Expansion and Modernisation of Gaelic Games; The Civilising of Gaelic football; An Overview of the Playing Rules of Gaelic Football and Hurling, 1884-2010; Irish Republican attitudes to sport since 1921

The Gaelic Athletic Association and Irish-AmericaAmerican Gaels and Cavan Heroes:; The Emergence and Development of the GAA in Britain and Europe; The GAA in a Global Sporting Context; Cardinal Tomás Ó Fiaich and the GAA: an appreciation; Section 4: The Cardinal Ó Fiaich Library and Archive and the GAA; The Search for John McKay: The Ulsterman at the first meeting of the GAA; Ulster Senior Football Championship results 1888-2009; Section 5: Ulster Senior Championship Records, 1888-2009; Ulster Senior Football Championship final teams 1888-2009

Ulster Senior Football Championship winning captains 1888-2009Ulster Senior Hurling Championship results 1902-2009; Ulster Senior Hurling Championship final teams 1902-2009; Select Bibliography from the Gaelic Games Collection at CÓFLA; Endnotes; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-908448-50-4