Ep 425 – Northern Community Gaelic Games and Johnny Reidy Music and Dance Weekend

In Part 1… We’re at The Northern Community Gaelic Games, Broughton Park RFC Manchester. Young players from around the UK gather for this annual event that is organised by Sean Hopkins, President of the GAA in Britain.

Sam Maguire makes an appearance accompanied by Charlie Harrison, GAA International Manager.

We look to the future as Neale Richmond TD, Irish Minister of State, turns the “first sod” of the new ground development

In Part 2… We’re in Slough for a weekend of music and dance with Johnny Ready and his ceili band. Fast and furious footwork is accompanied by Johnny’s lightening fingers, as dancers travel from far and wide to join the party.

For more information…

Gaelic Games Council of Britain… https://ggcb.org.uk

Slough Irish Club can be found on Facebook

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