Members of Parke GAA Club

Michael O’Connor, Christy Murphy and Michael Moran talk about their role in the GAA through the Parke GAA club. They discuss their earliest involvement in the GAA, travelling to McHale Park. They talk about the history of the Parke club and the club’s colours. They discuss how before the formation of the club, the local villages would play matches against each other. They discuss their involvement in the club, from training underage teams to their various administrative roles over the years. Michael Moran talks about his work at underage level and the importance of having a good underage structure in the club. Michael O’Connor talks about the history of the club and highlights notable matches during his time involved with the club. He discusses the club’s involvement in the Scór competition and the important role of the Irish language and culture within the GAA. Michael talks about the development of the club over the years and the important place it now holds in the community. Towards the end of the interview he outlines his hopes for the future of Parke GAA.