The rich history of the GAA is steeped in Irish culture and Irish consciousness. The events in its history mirror that of the country. Obviously there are many events that could be added to the Timeline - why not suggest some.
Michael Cusack was convinced in the 1880's that a body needed to be established to standardise rules and govern Irish sports.
The awakening of nationalism and national sports was always going to cross in the early years
Tension between 2 political factions, militant IRB members and the Parliamentary Irish Party supporters erupts threatening the Associations existence
Economic turmoil and the Parnell scandel threaten to destroy the fledgling Association
First final at Jones Road
First patron of the GAA and steady influence during its early years dies on the 22 July
The Association badly needs a venue to call its own,
Athletics Meeting at Jones' Road
Tipperary player Michael Hogan is among 14 civilians shot dead in Croke Park
The Liam McCarthy cup is played for in the Hurling Championship for the first time
A celebration of Gaelic culture showing the new Irish state to the world.
The famous cup modelled on the Ardagh Challice makes its first appearance
Controversy after the President is removed as GAA patron.
For the first time an All Ireland final is played outside of Ireland
In a move to boost GAA in Britain the GAA hire Webley stadium to stage matches.
Down v Offaly in the 1961 All Ireland football final is largest attendance ever in Ireland
The 6th August seen the first televised match on the new RTE station
The report of the Commission on the GAA was published with far reaching implications for the administration of the Association. The Commission was to investigate all aspects of the affairs of the Association and was established in 1969. The report radically modernised the way the Association organised its structures.
Arguable the greatest hurler ever passes away
The hunger strikes in H Block prison in the North lead to a dilema in how to react for the GAA
The '12 apostles' and safety issues with Croke Park
The GAA celebrates 100 years
For the first time sponsorship is allowed on jerseys and marks perhaps the beginning of the corporate era and the realistaion of the need to utilise the GAA brand
Initial application for planning permission for the redevelopment of Croke Park is lodged with Dublin Corporation.
Planning permission for the Croke Park redevelopment is approved.
The magnificent GAA museum at Croke Park opened. A must for every Gael young or old
Ban on British security forces.....
The magnificent new stadium is opened
Redevelopment of Lansdowne Rd sees GAA offer its neighbours a hand
Ireland soccer and rugby teams play at Croke
The GAA goes from strength to strength
The Queen visits Croke Park as part of her historic trip to Ireland
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