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The effect the Industrial Revolution had on sport
During the Industrial Revolution there was many new sports such as the modern form of cricket. This brought new excitement to the world of sport as it was a new sport for people to learn. -
How Early British Sport helped the development in Gaelic
Early British Sport helped the development of sport nowadays as 100 years ago the rules and the game was completely different. In them days there was no rules but there is today. Sport nowadays should thank organisations that played rough as if they didn't clubs and Committee's would not have changed the rules and made Gaelic more dangerous instead of safer but thanks to them the rules were changed. -
The year GAA was founded
GAA was founded for the presentation and cultivation of our national pastimes. -
GAA was founded by Micheal Cusack
GAA was founded by Micheal Cusack for the preservation and Cultivation of our national pastimes. -
How the Twentieth Century affected Gaelic
The rationalisation on sports began in the early 1900's as the rules where changed to make all sports including Gaelic as it is a contact sport more safer and more fun for participants. -
Croke Park was Purchased
Croke Park was purchased this was a great achievement for the people involved as it meant that GAA players now had a stage to perform on that would show their talents -
Iconic Stadium for the GAA
Croke Park was purchased -
St.Molaise GAA Team
St. Molaise Gaelic Team in Irvinestown can be traced back until 1918 when they were represented at a county convention. -
St.Molaise Pitch in Irvinestown
St.Molaise GAA club can be traced back to 1918 when represented at a county convention -
How World War 2 affected Gaelic
Gaelic football lost a huge range of players for long periods in the early twentieth century the first war took place so that was when players started to leave their clubs and counties to go and fight in the war for their country. When the Second War took place a Player from Doheny's in County Cork and also Cork county team left his important role behind and went and fought for the Irish army in the 1939. He was only 18 and he was called Eamonn Young. -
St. Molaise Park in Irvinestown Gaelic pitch offically opened
Irvinestown's Gaelic pitch offically opened meaning games and training can be now played at home in front of a home crowd which meant Irvinestown would be seen at county level and would noticed by everyone which was a bonus. -
St.Molaise Park in Irvinestown was officially opened
St.Molaise Park in Irvinestown was officially opened this meant that Irvinestown's GAA teams would have a great pitch to play on and would be noticed with having great facilites. -
The first time Gaelic matches were televised
Gaelic games were televised live for the first time but initial worries that the televising of the games would result in a serious drop in attendances at games. -
First GAA matches Televised
Gaelic matches were first televised on the 17th March 1962 this was a great achievement for GAA but initial worries that the televising of games would result in a serious drop in attendances at games. -
Cusack Stand
The Cusack Strand was introduced into Croke park to commemorate Micheal Cusack the founder of the GAA. -
Cusack Stand replaced with seats
This meant that spectators in Croke Park were introduced with a better facility and also allowed to view matches in comfort instead of standing the full games. -
GAA centenary year
The GAA celebrated 100 years in the Sport which was a huge milestone. -
Jersey Sponsorship first introduced
Jersey Sponsorship was first introduced in the GAA. Tracey Concrete is Fermanagh's sponsor on their jersey. -
The Redevelopement of Croke Park
The Redevelopment of Croke Park On March 9th 1993. An Bord Pleanala grants planning permission for the redevelopment of Croke Park. Plans for the new Croke Park Stadium are unveiled and work commences on the redevelopment as the old Cusack Stand is demolished after the 1993 All-Ireland Football Final. -
International Rules first match played
'Aussie Rules' first game was played between Ireland and Australia and Ireland won by 10 points they were managed by the time by Colm O Rourke. This was important because this introduced Gaelic to the world. -
The new Croke Park officially opened
On March 14th 2005 the completed re-development of Croke Park was unveiled, ahead of schedule in twelve and half years, when a new Nally Terrace and Hill 16 Terrace were officially opened. This was an amazing thing for the GAA as a new capacity of 82,300 seats meant that more people could witness moments of history within the different counties. -
How Public Schools helped with the development of Gaelic
Public schools helped with the making of the GAA as they invite coaches for example Gaelic,Hurling, Soccer coaches to teach youngsters how to play, this helps with the development of sport as more people are joining in. How I came so involved with Gaelic is thanks to them as they provided me with lessons on learning the sport. -
Kellogg's Cul Camp Deal
Kellogg's signs a 3 year deal with the GAA meaning that they sponsor the Cul camps all around the country. -
Introduction of the Black Card and also the changes of some rules
The introduction of the Black card was brought for Cynical behaviour, this card was brought in to teach all players that it is wrong to deliberately foul or drag a player down. Also a new rule was the number of subs allowed in a game this was a good thing as many players could get a change to showcase their talents in Gaelic all over the county. -
GAA secures Sky deal worth £3 million
The GAA secures a 3 year deal with the Sky to broadcast live 20 matches from June 2014. costing £10 million annum. This was a great deal as this meant that GAA matches would be shown all pver the world which would make it more noticed. -
Lidl invest 15 million Euro into sponsoring women's Gaelic
Lidl make a great deal with the Women's GAA to sponsor them with 15 million per year. This was great achievement for the GAA as the more money in Women's Football means more investment for bringing younger players into the game.