A History of the GAA in 100 Objects

The Tudor Artisan Hub, Arts Collective, Carrick-on-Suir is delighted to welcome Dr. Siobhán Doyle - Cultural Historian, National Museum of Ireland to Ormond Castle, Carrick on Suir, offering a captivating behind-the-scenes look into her acclaimed book 'A History of the GAA in 100 Objects'.

The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) is often evoked through objects: medals passed down from generation to generation, jerseys worn in All-Ireland finals, Cúl Camps backpacks. This talk and presentation explores fascinating objects and their stories, which were uncovered by Siobhán Doyle when travelling around the country researching and writing her book “A History of the GAA in 100 Objects.”

This talk highlights the challenges and the charms of telling stories through objects and how even the most ordinary, everyday objects can tell remarkable stories.

Dr. Siobhán Doyle is a cultural historian, author and researcher, with National Museum of Ireland. She holds a PhD in Museum Studies and her research interests include sports history, cultural history and memory studies. Siobhán’s first book, ‘A History of the GAA in 100 Objects’, was published by Merrion Press in 2022 and was nominated for Sportsbook of the Year in the An Post Irish Book Awards. The book has since been developed in a multi-media exhibition in the National Museum of Ireland. Siobhán is currently researching for second next book Irish Sport in 100 Objects, which will be published in Autumn 2026.

This event is FREE of charge thanks to the support of Tipperary Heritage office, but pre-booking is required. To Book: Call the Tudor Artisan Hub on 086 2560609 or 051 640921 or email tudorartisanhub@gmail.com, or stop into the Tudor Artisan Hub at 42 Main Street, Carrick-on-Suir E32 FW66.
Thank you to Ormond Castle and OPW - Office of Public Works for hosting this event.