
The GAA Museum offers a tour of its collections focusing on artefacts relating to Gaelic Games from medieval times up to the creation of the Irish Free State. Topics covered include-
- The origin of Gaelic Games
- The creation of the Association in 1884
- Influential personalities in the early years of the GAA
- Links with organisations such as the Land League, Home Rule and the Catholic Church
- The fall of Parnell
- The 1916 Rising and Bloody Sunday
The museum tour complements historical themes introduced by tour guides on the main stadium tour. It aims to present students with a comprehensive understanding of the formative years of the GAA while placing the Association within its historical context.