To anyone who has dreamt of Croke Park as being one pitch where there was never danger of stepping in something unpleasant, time to reassess.
Though perhaps the level of care taken over the two irish Wolfhounds that were there yesterday to launch the official GAA celebration of the 1916 commemorations will have been more than with some family pet walking across a vast expanse of green grass.
They were there, with their historically attired handler to launch the Association’s national 1916 Commemorative Event which will take place after the Division One and Two Allianz Football League finals at Croke Park on April 24th.
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The story of Ireland will be presented in a theatrical production that will include the best elements of Irish cultural entertainment.
It will also highlight the role of Gaelic games and the GAA in the story of Ireland from the earliest days through to the revolutionary period and right up to the present day placing a strong emphasis on the national and international imprint of the Association.
The event has been produced in conjunction with Tyrone Productions and will be directed by Ruán Magan.
“This is a very special day for Cumann Lúthchleas Gael and we would urge all of our members and supporters to join us at Croke Park for what should be a day to remember on the anniversary of the Rising 100 years to the day of this seismic event in Irish history,” said GAA president Aogán Ó Fearghail.
“It is an opportunity for the wider membership of the Association to come together to acknowledge what is a day of national significance and we are pleased to host such an event at Croke Park.”
“We have contacted every club asking them to nominate a member to join the strong volunteer element of the occasion and we are sure the GAA community will come out in numbers,” added GAA Director General Páraic Duffy.
“This will be a truly unique event in what is a momentous year for Ireland and we hope that our supporters and members will come from across the island and further afield to share in something we believe will be remembered in years to come.”
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