A new exhibition is diving deep into the annals of Irish history to explore the evolution of the GAA since its beginnings, with items such as Michael Collins hurley and 15th century sliotars on display.
A multi-media exhibition that offers a new perspective on the GAA’s influence through the lens of social history, design and popular culture was launched at the National Museum of Ireland – Decorative Arts & History, Collins Barracks.GAA: People, Objects & Stories is the creation of Dr Siobhán Doyle, who is the NMI’s Curator of Glass, Ceramics and Asian Collections, and author of the critically acclaimed A History of the GAA in 100 Objects, which was published last year. Minister of State for Sport and Physical Education, Thomas Byrne TD, visited the NMI for a tour of the exhibition and for a photocall to mark the launch of the new exhibition.
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