Was it ever any other way? In 1884, Seven men met to form the Gaelic Athletic Association in Thurles: Michael Cusack, a journalist and teacher; Maurice Davin, a well-to-do farmer and merchant (who ...
A notable venue is Croke Park in Dublin, Ireland’s national stadium and the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) headquarters. Since 1891, it has hosted major Gaelic football and hurling championships.