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Oral History

Members of Grangemockler/Ballyneale GAA Club

Members of Grangemockler/Ballyneale GAA Club, Co. Tipperary, discuss their involvement with the GAA locally. They recall stories told about the Dublin vs. Tipperary challenge match on Bloody Sunday, 1920, during which a Grangemockler player, Mick Hogan, was killed. They describe the various commemorative events that have been held since then to mark the atrocity. They also outline the history of the club, its amalgamation with St. Patrick's and Moyle Rovers in different eras, and its successes since its formation in 1885. Furthermore, they consider such topics as the significance of the GAA in their community, changes they have witnessed in the organisation, the ban on foreign games and dances, and volunteerism and amateurism in the GAA.