John Duggan

John Duggan talks about his involvement in the GAA over the years from playing with Killashee in Longford and Crumlin in Dublin to his administrative role in Glenamaddy in Galway. He recalls being part of the purchase and development of a new pitch for Glenamaddy when he was stationed there. He discusses his career in the Garda Síochána and the relationship between the Gardaí and the GAA. John discusses his work in radio after leaving the Gardaí and the writing of his many recitations about the GAA. He describes the various changes in the playing of football over the years and gives his opinion on the growing professionalism among the GAA. He discusses the opening up of Croke Park for foreign games and hiding in trees to watch soccer matches before the ban on foreign games was lifted. John highlights the importance of the media in the modern game and describes what the GAA has meant to him during his lifetime.