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Over 40 audio visual shows bring to life the players, matches, unique moments and countless memories of the past. Film presentations include:
National Awakening
This presentation examines GAA member's roles in the achievement of national independence and in healing divisions in the aftermath of the Civil War that followed. Narrated by Micheal Muireachtaigh.
The 1947 Polo Grounds Final
To commemorate the anniversary of the Great Famine, the All-Ireland Football Final between Cavan and Kerry was played in New York. This marked the only occassion an All-Ireland Final was played outside the country.
Micheál Ó hEithir Theatre
An audio-visual presentation celebrates the contribution of broadcasters and print journalists in widening the appeal of Gaelic Games.
Croke Park and Provincial Stadia
Viewers can see footage of Croke Park and various provincial stadia, including Semple stadium, Pairc uí Chaoimh, as they appeared down through the years. More modern views of Killarney, Ennis,and Clones. The more recent construction of Croke Park is also included alongside profiles and aerial shots of the New Cusack stand. The older footage of Croke Park includes images from 1909, 1914 and 1919. Athletics from 1922 are also featured. The opening of the Cusack in 1938 is featured. Croke Park is shown in readiness for the All-Ireland final of 1948. 1959, the year the Hogan stand was recompleted is featured. Demolition of the Cusack and its completion in 1995 is also shown.
Women’s Gaelic football
Women’s Gaelic football was established in 1974, the first final to be played at Croke Park was in 1986. Initially the competition was dominated by the footballers of Kerry, but Monaghan, Waterford and Laois later became dominant forces. The following players are captured on screen:
Mary Jo Curran( Kerry)
Aine Wall (Waterford)
Jenny Greenan (Monaghan)
Sue Ramsbottom (Laois)
Internationals
A screen exhibit of the International rules series. The history of Ireland –Australia matches are traced, and snippets from each encounter are shown starting with the 1967 match between Oz and Meath, who were then all-Ireland champions. In 1968, Meath travelled down under and defeated the Galahs. The actual international rules series was initiated in 1984, there were also further series in 86, 87, and 1990.The series had a break and resumed in 1998. Shinty and hurling have also shared rules and give our sports another internal dimension. The 1997 series which was held in Oban, Scotland is highlighted here.
Gaeilge
This demonstrates the importance of the Irish language to the GAA; detailing how it is used for ceremonial purposes. A number of winning captains speeches are include also. The screen also stresses how the GAA fosters other cultural pursuits, for e.g the scór competion.
Handball (1923 was the year of the first handball congress)
One of the national sports, handball is given a screen all of its own. Some of the finest players are shown here including Paddy Perry, Tom Sheridan, Joey Maher, Pat Kirby, and Michael'Duxie'Walsh.
Goalkeepers
Here suitable homage is paid to the guardians of the goals. Awe inspiring shot stopping is shown by some of the great ‘keepers of both disciplines. The football keepers shown are Dan O’Keefe (Kerry), Paddy Cullen (Dublin), and Martin Furlong (Offaly). Whilst viewers can salivate over the the great saves of the hurling keepers of Tipp, and wexford ; Tony Redden, Art Foly
Resource Centre
Touchscreen access to highlights from the great All-Ireland Finals.