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Oral History

Members of Leitrim Fontenoys GAA Club

Members of Liatroim GAA Club, Co. Down, discuss their involvement with the club and its performances over the years. They reflect on their various administration and sporting roles at both club and county level, with particular emphasis on Máirín's achievement of the club's first All-Star Award for camogie. They also consider the impact of The Troubles on the club and describe the flourishing of Scór in the 70s and 80s as a non-violent way to promote a nationalist identity. In addition, they discuss the involvement of non-nationals in the club as well as the impact of emigration on the club in the 50s and today. They mention a number of club footballers, hurlers, and camogs who played for county teams, and they consider the major contribution of Charlie Keown to the club.