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Oral History

Eamon Fennelly

Eamon Fennelly recalls his earliest memories of the GAA growing up in Kilkenny. He recalls the history of his local club, and discusses the role of hurling in the schools system in Kilkenny. He recalls his time in college in Dublin and the hurling structure that was in place there. Eamon describes moving to Kildare and how his involvement in the GAA there evolved with the formation of a new club in the area. He talks about his different roles within the club, the role of the club in the community, and the part that the GAA has played in his life as a whole. He concludes by explaining what the GAA means to him personally.