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The Impact of the GAA on Irish life - Coggle Diagram
The Impact of the GAA on Irish life
Foundation
1884
Cusack, Davin, Archbishop Croke
First meeting in Hayes Hotel, Thurles
Patrons: Parnell, Davitt
Impact
Part of cultural revival
End of 19th century
Promoted all things Irish and/or Gaelic
Reduced English influence on Irish life
Spreading of GAA
Prevented further Anglicisation
Aim of GAA
Strengthen Ireland's identity thru 32 counties / playing and promoting Gaelic Games
Promote and control national games: football, hurling, handball, rounders
Promote Irish language & trad music / dancing
Promote its aims abroad thru International Units
Promote & support Camogie & Ladies Football
Support Irish industry as best it can (trophies, equipment, gear)
Clubs became center of local activity
Trouble for GAA
Decline / Survival
Cusack fired
Conflict between IRB/Fenians and Home Rulers, resulting in a split in the Association
Bloody Sunday
Croke Park
Bloody Sunday
Rugby game played in Croke Park in 2007
GAA & 1916 Rising
GAA used as secret recruitment & training for new IRB members
Members of the RIC banned from playing GAA; GAA players were banned from playing foreign sports (rugby, soccer, etc.)
Rule 21