Did the coronavirus crisis reshape the GAA or allow certain intrinsic strengths to emerge? What will be the lasting impact on the games or their place in society? The GAA’s image ran into trouble in the autumn with the heedless celebrations, which took place in some parishes after county final victories. It’s always positive to have the GAA and its activities put under the spotlight by eminent academics and placed in an international context. If we ever get out of this, it would be fascinating to see what the authors would make of the completed experience.

Source: The Irish Times February 10, 2021 06:00 UTC