Maria and Niamh Reid
gaa oral history project
A photograph of Maria and Niamh Reid taken just after their interview with the GAA Oral History Project on the 5th August 2010.
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This interview with Maria and Niamh Reid was recorded in Co. Louth on the 5th August 2010. The sisters talk about their involvement with the GAA in Louth and playing for their local club, Cullen.
Maria and Niamh talk about their experiences playing both camogie and football in Louth and discuss the problems that the games face, such as lack of commitment, poor structures and not being prioritised by their clubs.
Niamh discusses her involvement with Louth County Board who she began working for at a relatively young age. She describes her experiences of attending meetings and her interactions with different members.
Towards the end of the interview Maria and Niamh put forward their belief that there is a strong need for improvement if ladies' football and camogie are to have a healthy future in Louth.
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Early GAA experiences and the Association in the community
The GAA in school and the club
Social aspects of the GAA
Playing for the county
Relationship between the codes in Louth
Niamh working for the County Board
Facilities for GAA in Cullen
Relationship between ladies' football and camogie
Lack of publicity for ladies' games
Importance of club identity
Problems they face
The founding of Mattock Rangers
Favourite GAA memories
Closing reflections
