GAA Museum to commemorate 1916 Rising
The GAA Museum will commemorate the 1916 Rising with an evening event in Croke Park on Tuesday, April 18.
The event, entitled “Echoes of Easter Week”, will commemorate the events of Easter 1916 through music, poetry and a historical lecture focusing on the role played by GAA members in the events of the Rising and its aftermath.
Professor Mike Cronin (Boston College, Dublin and author of "Sport and Nationalism in Ireland") will deliver a lecture on the role of the GAA and its members in the events of Easter 1916, including the lead-up to the rising and its aftermath.
GAA President, Seán Kelly, will provide a welcome and introduction to the evening’s events. The Enniskillen Scout Band will provide music while Micheál Ó Muircheartaigh, RTE Radio commentator will act as MC for the evening.
Tickets, priced at €15 (adults) and €10 (concessions), are available to purchase from the GAA Museum, Croke Park. Early booking is advised.
Further information available from Ann-Marie Smith at The G.A.A. Museum – Tel: (01) 819 2323; Email: gaamuseum@crokepark.ie or visit www.gaa.ie/museum.
