Paddy Bates

Paddy Bates reflects on his career playing hurling for Clonaslee/St. Manman's Club and for Laois. He recalls his father's involvement in the GAA locally. He explains how he used his position as national school teacher and principal to promote hurling among local children. He describes the challenges of training hurling teams and also the administration involved in running the club. He discusses his pride in the GAA and the Irish language, the role of the GAA in community life, and the role of women in the organisation.