1884 in Sports - Gaelic Athletic Association

Gaelic Athletic Association

Events

  • 1 November — Gaelic Athletic Association is founded at Hayes' Hotel in Thurles, County Tipperary, to promote hurling and Gaelic football. The foundation date has significance as Samhain: according to legend the day the Fianna fell from power.

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