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05 Sept 2025

The GAA's history was explored in fascinating talk at Carrick-on-Suir castle

Historian Dr Siobhán Doyle's presentation at Ormond Castle was based on her book - A History of the GAA in 100 Objects

The GAA's history was explored in fascinating talk at Carrick-on-Suir castle

Carrick-on-Suir's Tudor Artisan Hub hosted a talk and presentation on the history of the GAA by cultural historian, Dr Siobhán Doyle at Ormond Castle during National Heritage Week.

The presentation was based on Dr Doyle’s fascinating book - A History of the GAA in 100 Objects.

Pictured at Ormond Castle for the event were from left: Kevin Byrne, Clonmel; Michael and Maura Barry, Bansha; Linda Fahy of the Tudor Artisan Hub, Margaret Crowley, Dr Siobhán Doyle holding the John Lonergan Memorial Trophy named after her late grandfather who was Chairman of the Kilkenny County Board 1951-1963, JJ Crowley, Sandra Power, Kathleen Power and Mala Raggett. 

The photograph was taken by Ballyneale photographer Anne Marie Magorrian 

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