Introduction

Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000

When one is attempting to contrast events from the past with the present it is difficult to understand the mindset and culture of yesteryear. So with the afore-mentioned in mind, the task will be addressed primarily on the assessment of the individuals at the time in question, notwithstanding the diverse interpretations that individuals sometimes may have of the same event.

The history of the G.A.A. in the areas which will be investigated is mainly based on qualitative research but statistical records are also available for major events, especially those events associated with Clifden Town G.A.A. Club which was one of the first clubs registered in Connemara, dating back to the early 1900s and perhaps even before, but no documented evidence in relation to this is at hand at this time. The main advantage that the club had in the early years was the train service which was used for transport to and from matches and quantitative records exist of matches in Clifden, for example versus Athenry (another train town) as far back as 1913.

History on Connemara GAA

Introduction