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Oral History

Tommy Burns

Tommy Burns discusses his involvement with Glyde Rangers GFC in Tallanstown, Co. Louth. He outlines the history of the club and describes his administrative responsibilities within the club since 1971. Tommy reflects on the improvements to the club's relationship with the county board in recent years, and he presents his views on the issue of paying club and county managers. He also discusses his concerns about the decline in volunteering and the attitude of players towards participating in fundraising efforts. In addition, Tommy considers such topics as the role of the club in the community, violence in football, rule changes in the GAA, and his dream to see Louth win an All-Ireland Senior Football Final.