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Oral History

Lorcán O'Rourke

Lorcán O’Rourke talks about his childhood, his father’s involvement and interest in the GAA. He talks about playing Gaelic Games in both primary and secondary schools. He also talks about joining the army and the important role of sport in the army and some of the games he took part in while serving. He speaks about the many clubs and third level institutions he played with and recalls putting on the Kildare jersey for the first time. He also talks about travelling to New York and playing in Gaelic Park as well as playing in the All-Ireland Juvenile Hurling Final in Birmingham in 1966. He speaks about teaching some of the Kildare players who went on to do great things in the county jersey. He talks about his career in Croke Park and the many different roles he did there. He talks about the many frustrations he sometimes felt due to lack of resources and funding for handball. He recalls some of the greatest memories over the last 20 years as National Handball Administrator and also talks about the important role of sport and in particular GAA plays in people’s lives. He discusses the impact of his involvement in the GAA and handball on his family life. He concludes with how important the GAA and the club are to people.