Joe Flynn

Joe Flynn has been involved in the GAA in his native Leitrim and beyond all his life – as a supporter, player, coach and administrator. He recalls his early days in Carrick-on-Shannon and how the priests helped to establish the club. The community were involved too, raising funds to purchase grounds and participating in GAA events. Joe has experienced many aspects of GAA life – from the simplicity of the association in his youth to the disappointment of losing an All-Ireland Colleges final with St. Mel’s to the highs of Leitrim winning a Connacht championship. He was also very much involved in Scór. He sees the GAA as a life-enhancing force and despite his long involvement, he still marvels at what it, and the men, women and children who make it what it is, can achieve.