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Oral History

Michael Carr

Michael Carr talks about Clarinbridge, Co. Galway, the area he grew up and lives in as well as his involvement with the GAA over the years. He talks about matches, teams and players both past and present as well as the success and commiserations of the Clarinbridge GAA Club and its players. He also touches on topics such as the role of teachers, parent involvement and other sports in the area. Michael not only discusses the development and growth of the club but discusses the way in which emigration affected it. In addition to this, he talks about his own emigrant experience and his involvement with the GAA in England. Michael then goes on to talk about what the GAA has meant to him.