The
Gaelic Athletic Association, or
GAA, is an organisation which is mostly focussed on promoting
Irish sports, such as
hurling,
gaelic football,
rounders and
camogie, though it also promotes
Irish music,
dance and the
Irish language.
The organisation was started in 1884 by Michael Cusack. Under the patronage of Dr. Croke, archbishop of Cashel and Emly, the organisation held it's first meeting in Hayes' Hotel, Thurles, Tipperary.
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