Art and Helen McRory

Art and Helen McRory reflect on their involvement in the GAA, with particular reference to Art's tenure as manager of the Tyrone football team. They ponder the role of their club, Dungannon Thomas Clarke's GFC, in the community and discuss the reasons for its decline. Art explains how he got involved in managing teams and discusses the challenges of managing both minor and senior teams at county level. He also outlines his playing career, culminating in representing his county in the 1960s. Helen describes the impact of Art's managerial role on family life and discusses the rise of ladies football in Dungannon and surrounding areas. Furthermore, they consider the impact of The Troubles on the GAA in Tyrone, their pride in their children's involvement in the GAA, the issue of funding in the organisation, and media portrayal of Gaelic Games.