The Tailteann Games: When Croke Park hosted Ireland's Olympics 1924-32

Dr Kevin McCarthy will give a talk on the history of the Tailteann Games, the amazing festival of sport and culture which in many ways outshone the Olympic Games themselves. The talk will be followed by a guided tour of the GAA Museum and pitch side viewing.

Dr Kevin McCarthy is a former teacher and senior inspector of History as well as an award winning sports historian. His three years of research for a forthcoming book on the Tailteann Games was partly carried out at the Croke Park archives. The research has unearthed a fascinating amount of information, documents, pictures and funny stories. An experienced author, presenter and podcaster, Kevin is sure to deliver a lively, thought provoking and entertaining presentation, suitable for all ages and anyone with an interest in Ireland's sporting and cultural heritage.