Alf Murray, GAA President

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Alf Murray, GAA President

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Location

Belfast, Havelock House

Year

1964

Date

Production 03/04/1964

Length

04min 27sec

Audio

sound

Format

16mm

black and white

Source

Funded by the Broadcasting Authority of Ireland under the Archiving Scheme 2

Courtesy

Broadcasting Authority of Ireland, Department for Communities, ITV, UTV Archive

Rights Holder

ITV

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Description

Mr Alf Murray on his appointment to President of the GAA. He talks about the development of the GAA as an association and the sport itself. Ernest Strathdee asks about his plans for the future of the GAA. This includes the growth of the international scene and the GAA’s role in community relations. 

Notes

Alf Murray, from Lurgan, played for the Armagh Junior and Senior teams. After his playing retirement, he was involved in the administration of the GAA. He was secretary of the Armagh County Board and chairman of the Ulster Council, before serving as President of the GAA from 1964 to 1967. He was also a teacher and principal for 40 years. 

Credits

An Ulster Television Production.

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