Paddy Joe Moran

PJ Moran recalls his earliest memories of the GAA, mentioning visits to Croke Park. He discusses his family's involvement in the GAA, and speaks in depth about his father's role in Donaghmore Ashbourne GAA club. He talks about the role of the GAA club in Ashbourne, mentioning the demographics of the area and talking about issues such as identity. PJ discusses his participation in Scór, and debates its role in the GAA. He also talks about the new facilities at Ashbourne GAA club. He discusses issues such as the opening of Croke Park to other sports. He also recalls travelling to matches on the Ashbourne team bus, and recollects his pre-match routine when travelling to Croke Park for matches with is father. PJ recalls the celebrations when Meath won their All-Ireland titles, and also when Ashbourne were successful. He debates the role of alcohol and the pub in the GAA. He talks about his career working with LMFM radio, before recalling his time playing Gaelic games in America. PJ concludes by discussing the best game he has ever seen, his GAA hero and explaining what the GAA means to him.