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Oral History

Members of Longford Slarshers GAA Club

Members of Longford Slashers GAA Club reflect on their involvement in the club since its formation in 1954. They describe the amalgamation of two clubs, Longford Wanderers and Whiterock Slashers, to form Longford Slashers and detail the successes of the club since the 1950s. They discuss their respective playing and administrative roles in the club, and they explain how its urban setting has affected the club's identity and membership. They also describe the effects of emigration and migration on the club. In addition, they consider more general topics, including the lifting of the ban on foreign games, involvement in the GAA abroad, and the positive aspects of the organisation.