Museum Historical Tour

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.