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Post by Admin on Sept 4, 2007 11:34:47 GMT
Grassroots of the GAA’ is a new documentary series that explores the people behind GAA clubs in towns and town lands in Ireland. This series travels to the most popular, and the most unique GAA clubs in the country to explore the link between the people and the pitch.
Each programme in this six part series examines a different aspect of grass roots culture in Ireland. From urban to rural, boys to men, ladies to lads and politics to pubs.
This series meets the people of Ireland that maintain an overwhelming sense of place and pride, all of which is instilled in them by their local football or hurling club. They’re part of a heritage that has lasted over a century and will continue to unite communities for decades to come. It’s about the grassroots of the game.
Producer/Director Garret Daly describes the series as a ‘wonderful snapshot of Irish life today, and the people that make up the backbone of the GAA across the country. Everyone we approached was more than willing to allow us spend some time with them and we saw first hand the pride and determination that is required to keep a club going.’
‘Grassroots of the GAA’ is narrated by Today FM’s popular sports broadcaster Paul Collins, who is delighted that one of his county clubs, Thurles Sarsfields is featured in the series. Each 30-minute programme focuses on a different club.
The programme is funded through the Broadcasting Commission of Ireland’s Sound and Vision Fund. According to Garret Daly, ‘This is a unique funding initiative. I applaud the bravery and vision of the scheme to fund projects that are culturally significant. This series will act as invaluable archive for GAA generations to come’.
Programme One – September 13th 10pm TV3
1. Dingle
A summer in Dingle, from kid’s camps to cutting grass. Life behind the scenes of the local football club on the edge of Europe.
Programme Two – September 20th 10pm TV3
2. Thurles Sarsfields
Set in the home of hurling, the club in the shadow of Semple Stadium prepares for one of the biggest events in the town - The Munster Final.
Programme Three – September 27th 10pm TV3
3. Crossmaglen Rangers
Beyond the troubles. We meet the new faces behind one of the strongest club football teams in the country, including Ryan, a player on his way to work with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Programme Four – October 4th – 10pm TV3
4. St.Vincents, Marino
In Dublins fair city, uncovering the ethos behind the club and the people that keep it going in the heart of North Dublin. Players, volunteers and committee members balance working life and club commitments.
Programme Five – October 11th – 10pm TV3
5. Tuam Stars
Stone walls and the grass is green. The club maybe steeped in tradition but it still takes hard work and dedication to get it going. This programme meets the people that paint the lines, run the lotto and keep the show on the road.
Programme Six – October 18th – 10pm TV3
6.. Cuala, Dalkey
Registration day at the club in the heart of South County Dublin. This programme focuses in on the mechanics of fielding teams. The signing up of kids and the involvement of parents. |
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Post by austinstacksabu on Sept 4, 2007 14:30:38 GMT
Murhur, you'll have some crack putting all those up on your website!!
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Jacko
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Post by Jacko on Sept 6, 2007 19:56:56 GMT
Why in God's name are they going to Dingle?? HA!
Wait for it!
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Post by Roving Corner Forward on Sept 6, 2007 21:48:55 GMT
As good as place as any i suppose
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Post by Walter Mitty on Sept 13, 2007 23:26:32 GMT
Excellent show...good to see great clubmen like John Foley, Pauleen Scanlon, Michael O Connor etc who like thousands all over the country put in trojan work for the club, get a bit of recognition!!
But more than that it gave a great insight into how clubs operate.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 14, 2007 8:04:17 GMT
Good programme and at least TV3 are at long last doing some sort of GAA coverage.
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Post by watchdehop on Sept 14, 2007 8:07:58 GMT
Not a bad show. I was surprised at it for TV3.
Nice to see Johnny Foley get a day in the sun. A sound skin and a Dingle fanatic. He has done wonders for Dingle and every club depends on the likes of Johnny.
Tommy Griffin and Diarmuid Murphy may shine for Kerry on Sunday but would they be around without the people who put in so much work for Dingle?
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Post by sullyschoice on Sept 14, 2007 9:29:13 GMT
should it not be renamed An Daingean ?
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wonka
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Post by wonka on Sept 14, 2007 10:45:45 GMT
what a programme last night they should keep up the good work tv3 and do more of these programmes!!great to see dingle up and about... sully u could be right there with the renaming
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murhur
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Post by murhur on Sept 14, 2007 22:00:57 GMT
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