Summary – impact of the GAA ●● Prevented further Anglicisation ●● Boosted the cultural revival ●● Contributed to the political revolution of the early 20th
●● Saved native games ●● Promoted Irish athletics ●● Developed local and community spirit ●● Increased pride in Irish culture
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The Ardagh Chalice from which the men’s and
ladies football trophies have been modelled
The Liam McCarthy Cup for the
winners of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship
All-Ireland trophies
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The Sam Maguire Cup for the winners of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship
Aisling Thompson, Cork, passes the O’Duffy Cup, presented to the winners of the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship
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Dublin’s Sinead Goldrick and Cork’s Roisin Phelan with the Brendan
Martin Cup, presented to the winners of the All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship