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Oral History

Members of Ballygalget GAC

Members of Ballygalget GAC talk about hurling on the Ards Peninsula. They talk about the history of the relationship between their club, Ballygalget GAA and the other clubs in the area and paint a picture of the hurling scene in Co. Down in general. They also refer to playing in the Antrim League. They describe the dynamic between football and hurling in the county and how success in the former affects the latter. They recall their club successes and big games they played against teams from Kilkenny and Cork. They recall what it was like organising the club during the troubles. They refer to an incident with the UVF and the positive reaction of the volunteers and the community in general in its aftermath.