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Oral History

Seamus Flannery

Seamus Flannery discusses his hurling career with Kildangan GAA Club, Tipperary. He recalls his Miller Shield successes alongside his brothers Paddy and Nick, and he describes his disappointment at not being picked for the Tipperary team. Seamus outlines Kildangan's wins and losses during his playing days and describes the contribution he continues to make to the club in terms of fundraising. He also recalls the harsh physical challenges of farm work and the impact it had on his physical fitness. Furthermore, he considers the differences between hurling during his career and hurling today, the challenges of life in the war years, and the significance of the GAA in his life.