Audio Visual Shows

Over 40 audio visual shows bring to life the players, matches, unique moments and countless memories of the past.  Film presentations include the following -

National Awakening

This presentation examines GAA member's roles in the achievement of national independence and in healing divisions in the aftermath of the Civil War that followed. Narrated by Micheál Ó Muireachtaigh.

Micheál Ó hEithir Theatre

An audio-visual presentation celebrates the contribution of broadcasters and print journalists in widening the appeal of Gaelic Games.

Ladies Football

Ladies Gaelic football was established in 1974 and the first final to be played at Croke Park was in 1986. Initially the competition was dominated by the footballers of Kerry, but Monaghan, Waterford and Laois later became dominant forces. The following players are captured on screen: Mary Jo Curran( Kerry), Aine Wall (Waterford), Jenny Greenan (Monaghan) and Sue Ramsbottom (Laois).

Internationals

A screen exhibit of the International rules series. The history of Ireland –Australia matches are traced and snippets from each encounter shown starting with the 1967 match between Oz and then All-Ireland champions, Meath. In 1968 Meath travelled down under and defeated the Galahs.  The actual international rules series was initiated in 1984.  There were also further series in 86, 87 and 1990.  The series had a break and resumed in 1998. Shinty and hurling have also shared rules and give our sports another internal dimension. The 1997 series which was held in Oban Scotland is highlighted here.

Gaeilge

This demonstrates the importance of the Irish language to the GAA detailing how it is used for ceremonial purposes.  A number of winning captains speeches are also included. The screen also stresses how the GAA fosters other cultural pursuits e.g the Scór competion.

Handball 

One of the national sports, handball is given a screen all of its own.  Some of the finest players are shown here including Paddy Perry, Tom Sheridan, Joey Maher, Pat Kirby and Michael'Duxie'Walsh.

Goalkeepers

Here suitable homage is paid to the guardians of the goals.  Awe inspiring shot stopping is shown by some of the great keepers of both disciplines. The football keepers shown are Dan O’Keefe (Kerry), Paddy Cullen (Dublin), and Martin Furlong (Offaly).  Whilst viewers can salivate over the the great saves of the hurling keepers of Tipp and Wexford; Tony Redden and Art Foly.

Resource Centre

The resource centre gives touchscreen access to highlights from all the great All-Ireland Finals.
 

Opening Hours
Mon-Sat: 9:30 - 17:00
Sun: 12:00 - 17:00