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Oral History

Brendan Hayden and Liam Byrne

Brendan Hayden and Liam Byrne recall their youth in County Carlow and the role of the GAA in their community as they were growing up. They trace the development of their club Tinryland over the years and look back on some of the highlights in their history. Brendan was an especially talented player and he talks about his evolution as a footballer, from club player to an inter-county star who represented his province and went on to become an All Star. He later progressed to coaching and was also an inter-county referee. There are many highlights to Brendan's career and he shares his experiences of the GAA as all three reflect on how far the Association has come in their lifetimes.