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Oral History

William Fitzmaurice

William discusses growing up in Killeedy and the role that Gaelic games played in the area. He describes his and the club's development, culminating in a county hurling final win. William discusses Gaelic games in St Patrick's College, Maynooth. He talks about the removal of restrictions on priests playing for their counties. He recalls playing for Limerick and describes training routines at the time. William talks about the parish of Garryowen, comparing an urban GAA club with a rural one. He explains how his involvement in the GAA impacted on his clerical duties. He discusses his coaching career, referencing teams and competitions that he was involved in. He concludes by discussing the role of the GAA in the community, and explains what his involvement in the Association has meant to him. He finishes by discussing what an outsider's perspective of the GAA might be.