Fáilte chuig gaa.ie - suíomh oifigiúil CLG

Oral History

Jimmy Carlisle

Jimmy Carlisle discusses his involvement in both football and hurling in Armagh and Ulster. He describes his involvement with Armagh Harps GFC and Cúchulainn Hurling Club and recalls playing both sports for his county in the 1950s. Jimmy also reflects on the various administration positions he has held, including training teams at club and county level and chairing Cúchulainns, the Armagh county board, and the Ulster Hurling Board. In addition, he considers the various rule changes within the GAA in his lifetime, the impact of The Troubles on the GAA in Armagh, the importance of getting young people involved in Gaelic games, and the current state of hurling in the county and province.