Today marks the 140th anniversary of the foundation of the GAA.

On this day in 1884 a small group gathered in a hotel in Thurles to set forth their vision for a unique Irish sporting identity.  They did not know it then, but the dream unleashed in Hayes' Hotel by Cusack, Davin and their colleagues would go on to inspire millions and engulf the nation.

Uachtarán CLG Jarlath Burns has a video message for our members and supporters here https://youtu.be/Iy8GeKEv-DA

In addition, GAA Director General Tom Ryan has given an exclusive interview to GAA.ie to mark this landmark date in our history and it is available to read here https://www.gaa.ie/.../tom-ryan-hails-remarkable-140-year... 

The Mullingar Shamrocks colours were on display in the Billiards Room of the Hayes Hotel today as club PRO Tom Hunt attended a meeting of the GAA's History Committee held in the Hayes Hotel to mark the historic date. The attendance included the great great grandson, and great grandson of one of the founding fathers and secretary John McKay who had no idea until recently of the significance of their ancestor. 

Wherever you are, whatever your role, we give thanks for our games, our culture and our people.

We are the GAA - 1884-2024 - Where We All Belong