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Oral History

Charlie O'Neill

Charlie O'Neill recalls his involvement with the GAA in Donegal, Tyrone, and Armagh. He discusses his earliest memories of listening to matches on the radio and describes playing football for a range of clubs, including Clonmore, The Moy, Annaghmore, and Collegeland. He considers the split between soccer and Gaelic along religious lines in North of Ireland. In addition, Charlie reflects on such topics as media coverage of the GAA, his sporting heroes, the impact of emigration on club football, violence in the sport, and rule changes over the years.