Seamus Aldridge

Seamus Aldridge talks about his involvement in the GAA over the years. He discusses his family’s interest in the GAA and how his uncle played on the All-Ireland winning Kildare teams of the 1920s. He talks about his involvement in the Round Towers club and playing with Kildare minors. He describes what the GAA was like in Kildare when he was growing up and the impact that the local army barracks in the Curragh had on Gaelic games in the area. He talks about his involvement in administration over the years, from being secretary of the Kildare county board to chairman of the Leinster Council. Seamus describes the type of issues he faced in these roles and gives his opinion on the various rule changes in the GAA and the issue of expenses in the Association. He recalls his refereeing career and talks about being in charge of the 1978 All-Ireland football final between Dublin and Kerry. Towards the end of the interview Seamus talks about the memorable moments during his time with the GAA and discusses the important role that the Association has played in his life.