Gaelic Games and the foundation under Michael Cusack (Leaving Cert History): Flashcards
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Year GAA was founded
Year GAA was founded
1884
GAA's main aim
GAA's main aim
Preserve and revive traditional Irish sports
When hurling first played in Ireland
When hurling first played in Ireland
Fifth century
When Gaelic football dates from
When Gaelic football dates from
Sixteenth century
Two reasons Gaelic games declined in 19th century
Two reasons Gaelic games declined in 19th century
Rise in emigration and lack of formal organisation
Most important figure in GAA revival
Most important figure in GAA revival
Michael Cusack
IRB member who aided Cusack
IRB member who aided Cusack
P.W. Nally
Date GAA officially formed
Date GAA officially formed
November 1, 1884
Location of GAA founding meeting
Location of GAA founding meeting
Hayes' Hotel, Thurles, County Tipperary
How many attended GAA founding meeting
How many attended GAA founding meeting
Seven people
First GAA president
First GAA president
Maurice Davin
First GAA secretary
First GAA secretary
Michael Cusack
Three original GAA patrons
Three original GAA patrons
Archbishop Croke, Parnell, Davitt
When John O'Leary became GAA patron
When John O'Leary became GAA patron
1886
Hurling club founded by Cusack
Hurling club founded by Cusack
Civil Service Academy Hurling Club