Justin R Golden

Justin Golden discusses his introduction to the GAA, first as TV viewer, then as social member and support, and then as an administrator and player with the Washington DC Gaels. He sheds a light on differences between the GAA in the five major cities and in places like Washington and outlines the ways in which the DC Gaels club has gone about recruiting players and funding itself. The ethnic background of the club membership is discussed as are issues of national and cultural identity. Golden outlines his own sporting background and discusses the transferability of skills from American sport to Gaelic games. In addition, he outlines the club plans for the immediate future and recommends approaches to developing the GAA in America.