Trinity GAA Clubs in conjunction with the History Society hosted a lecture on Monday 2nd November in the Arts Building. Panel members on the night were former Trinity student Arlene Crampsie, now with the GAA Oral History project, Mike Foley deputy sports editor of the Sunday Times and legendary Tyrone Manager Mickey Harte.
A lively debate ensued on the night where Trinity students availed of the rare opportunity to quiz such GAA celebrities. It was great to hear Arlene speak about the Oral History Project, which aims to reach out to as many people as possible in order to investigate the social impact the organisation has had on Irish life.
Mike Foley highlighted the challenges facing the GAA going forward and his experiences growing up in Cork and how the GAA played a massive role during his formative years.
And last but not least the legendary Mickey Harte spoke passionately for about 20 minutes on what the GAA means to the people of Tyrone and how the GAA organisation undersells itself. Mickey believes gaelic games ought to be marketed on a worldwide basis.
There were over one hundred and twenty people present on the night and many availed of the opportunity to purchase signed copies of Mickey’s book. After the panel fielded questions from the floor they posed for photos with members of Trinity GAA clubs.
