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Tipperary New York GAA Dinner Dance
Posted on December 11, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Towards the end of my recent US Trip, I had the pleasure of being asked to be the guest speaker at the Tipperary New York GAA Dinner DAnce. The event honoured the 1974 Tipperary New York team that won the championship and there were many well known faces on it. I met many old friends at the event from across the county which went on into the early hours of the morning.
Permanent link | Categories: Tipperary GAA • New York
GAA/GPA Agreement
Posted on December 06, 2009 by Alan Kelly
I welcome this week’s development of the GPA/GAA’s interim agreement. After two months of deliberations both the Gaelic Players Associations and the GAA have reached a compromise which may give way to an alliance. This agreement can protect the GAA’s amateur status while also providing recognition to the GPA as a body which can protect and promote the interests of the players. This is something that I have supported as a member of both organisations for some time.
Permanent link | Categories: Arts Sport & Tourism • GAA • GPA
Gaelic Players Association Campaign
Posted on April 01, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Today I was at the launch of the GPAs campaign to maintain the grants that inter county players get as a contribution to the expenses they incur during the year. I was the first member of the Oireachtas to actually join the GPA and as far as I know I remain the only national politician who is a member of the organisation. I am a huge fan of GAA players and the commitment they give to their games. They offer a huge enhancement to cultural life in Ireland and they are great role models as well.
Permanent link | Categories: Arts Sport & Tourism • GPA • GAA • Tipperary • Limerick
Visiting Cork Institute of Technology
Posted on March 31, 2009 by Alan Kelly
Was in CIT today where all the European candidates were invited by the Political Society to come and visit the students. It was an interesting day, listening to the the students, who have real concerns about their future(s). There is a serious issue with job placement in many courses and the level of this was startling.
I was delighted to be brought around CIT by their Sigerson Cup winning captain, Paul O'Flynn, a sound man. I also got to spend a good bit of time with Gearoid Buckley, who is the student president in CIT. My party colleague and lecturer in the college, Brendan Ryan also lent his support.
We had a good turnout with the usual support from all the lads in Cork, Keith, Mark etc.
Permanent link | Categories: Education • Cork • CIT • GAA • Students
