The GAA

Question 1

What is cultural nationalism

Answer 1

Focuses on promoting a national identity shaped by cultural traditions and language (Ireland wanted to separate itself from Britain culturally)

Question 2

What is Anglicisation

Answer 2

Spreading of English culture throughout Ireland

Question 3

Foundation of GAA

Answer 3

1880’s - English sport popular and well organised (rugby)

Irish sport hurling and football in decline

Question 4

Who called a meeting for the GAA

Answer 4

Micheal cusak called a meeting in Hayes hotel in Thurles co Tipperary on nov 1st to establish a Gaelic association

7 men were present at the meeting, GAA was founded

Question 5

Who were the main people of GAA

Answer 5

President : Maurice Davin
Secretary : Michael cusak
Patrons : Charles Stewart Parnell, Michael davitt, and archbishop Thomas Croke

Question 6

Explain the development of the GAA

Answer 6

-clubs formed
-games organised on Sundays
-GAA banned people who played other sports
-new rules agreed

Question 7

What benefit did the IRB get from the GAA

Answer 7

A source of fighters for future rebellion

Question 8

1900s became popular again

Answer 8

IRB not prominent
New rules appealed to people
Croke park named after archbishop Croke

Question 9

Why was the GAA split

Answer 9

Parnell divorce scandal
1. Parnells constitutional nationalism
2. IRB ‘s radical nationalism