The GAA has confirmed ambitious plans for a 1916 commemorative event at Croke Park on Sunday April 24.
The show will take place after the Allianz NFL finals and the GAA say it will: “present the story of Ireland in a theatrical production that will include the best elements of the Irish cultural entertainment”.
The performance, which has been produced in conjunction with Tyrone Production and will be directed by Ruán Magan, is intended to celebrate the role of Gaelic games and the GAA in the story of Ireland.
“This is a very special day for Cumann Lúthchleas Gael and we would urge all of our members and indeed supporters to join us at Croke Park for what should be a day to remember on the anniversary of the Rising 100 years to the day of this seismic event in Irish history,” GAA President Aogán Ó Fearghail said.
“It is an opportunity for the wider membership of the Association to come together to acknowledge what is a day of national significance and we are pleased to host such an event at Croke Park.”
Clubs members from around the country have been invited to participate in the event.
“We have contacted every club asking them to nominate a member to join the strong volunteer element of the occasion and we are sure the GAA community will come out in numbers,” GAA Director General Páraic Duffy explained.
“This will be a truly unique event in what is a momentous year for Ireland and we hope that our supporters and members will come from across the island and further afield to share in something we believe will be remembered in years to come.
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Director Ruan Magan said: “As one of the clearest manifestations of the vision of the Gaelic Revival and the movement towards independence that gave rise to the 1916 Rebellion, the GAA rightly holds a unique place in Irish society.
“Our show, LAOCHRA- The GAA Commemorates 1916 - will celebrate the broadest community of people who have participated in the GAA movement during the century since the Rising while acknowledging the great, rich wealth of Irish culture through the ages.”
