Johnny Creegan

Johnny Creegan talks about the GAA in his native Dromard, County Longford. As a young boy he played football all the time with his brothers, and he once had trials with the Longford minor team. He remembers going to watch games as a youngster, sometimes on bicycles and sometimes in cars, although petrol was rationed after World War II. The ending of the war had an effect on the GAA teams, as many people emigrated and the club suffered because the population was so small in the locality. Johnny was also involved on the administrative side of things and recalls being on committees and making presentations to Government people in an attempt to get grants and land. He also went on trips to the United States with the club, and has fond memories of his experiences there. Johnny also liked to pen verses and rhymes for various teams when they had been successful. Although modest about his contribution to the GAA in his locality, it is clear that the Association means a great deal to Johnny.