finally something we can all agree on and be proud , GPA got a special mention in President Obamas Patrick days speech , explayers coaches Gilroy Mcguigan Canning Donal Og amongst others , went to new York after hurricane sandy to help with relief efforts , in particular rebuilding local sports hall . As a people as a sport you know when were great were bloody great . Nice to put out there a positive piece of PR .

Damothedub (Dublin) - Posts: 5193 - 20/03/2013 11:59:35    1352560

It was great to see the GAA lads out there after hurricane katriona.

Its great to see them get a bit of recognition.. Fair play Barrack !!

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13659 - 20/03/2013 12:09:20    1352571

These are the positives that should be highlighted more. Not some dust up in a junior match that the main stream media seem to be able to fill pages with trying to divide us.

Bain (Donegal) - Posts: 470 - 20/03/2013 12:12:52    1352582

Well done to who was all involved...

DUB1 (Dublin) - Posts: 5583 - 20/03/2013 12:23:29    1352598

Barack was a useful half back in his day.

MuckrossHead (Donegal) - Posts: 5030 - 20/03/2013 13:01:44    1352649

Sure there's noone more Irish than Barack Obama........is Feider Linn

kikfada (Louth) - Posts: 2091 - 20/03/2013 13:07:03    1352656

Well done and I am glad he mentioned them. On a side note - Does anybody know if the GAA have ever approached a TV network or cable network in the USA about showing GAA games (even highlights)? It would be great if it was tried out in other countries and showcase our sport. It is the only way to expand on a large scale.

yew_tree (Mayo) - Posts: 12122 - 20/03/2013 13:33:04    1352677

Hurricane Sandy wayno1..

juniorbsub (Wexford) - Posts: 646 - 20/03/2013 13:46:35    1352688

Clip on US news about it at the time:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=maNwj8CSiW4

The reporter makes some job of pronouncing 'Donal óg'.

doublehop (Kildare) - Posts: 4172 - 20/03/2013 15:38:37    1352805

These are the legends of the game. The work they done over there was tremendous and deserve all the recognition they get, if only a few more of our stars could take a leaf out of their book.

Jackos_Wacko (Kerry) - Posts: 417 - 20/03/2013 16:03:18    1352821

Great stuff, makes you proud to be Irish.

Tom1916 (Armagh) - Posts: 2001 - 20/03/2013 16:06:21    1352825

Who paid for their flights, accomodation and for them to leave their jobs for several weeks between being there and their preparation?

icehonesty (Wexford) - Posts: 2592 - 20/03/2013 16:18:24    1352835

aer lingus got news of it and sponsored the flights of all involved. They slept on a concrete floor of the local fire station, which was without running water by the way!! Not sure about the work situation but wasnt it mostly tradesman that were out of work anyway? someone told me that but might not be correct. Fair play to all involved

white.n.blue (Monaghan) - Posts: 249 - 20/03/2013 16:51:12    1352863

that's correct white.n.blue, very generous of all concerned.

Tom1916 (Armagh) - Posts: 2001 - 20/03/2013 17:08:55    1352874