Your GAA induction

[corn02]

Stolen off another fourm

At what age did you go to your first GAA match ?
Who played in the match?
Do you remember anything about it ?
Who were the main figures involved in introducing you to the GAA ?
What was your first match in Croke Park ?
Who were the first GAA players you were aware of ?
Is anyone else in your family as interested in GAA as you are ?
Did your indoctrination involve any bad-mouthing of soccer or was it more ecumenical ?

[corn02]

I’m sure i’ll change these answers a lot

At what age did you go to your first GAA match? Proabbly about 4 or 5
Who played in the match? The first one I can remeber was Cross v Harps in Killeavy.
Do you remember anything about it ? A massive riot with the Grimley twins battering half of Crossmaglen.
Who were the main figures involved in introducing you to the GAA ? The old fella
What was your first match in Croke Park ? 1994 NFL semi-final v Laois. McConville after 13 seconds. Sat in the Old Hogan about the 21 line on the Hill side.
Who were the first GAA players you were aware of ? The Grimley twins, Martin McQuillan, Denis Hollywood, Cathal O’Rourke.
Is anyone else in your family as interested in GAA as you are ? Yip
Did your indoctrination involve any bad-mouthing of soccer or was it more ecumenical ? the latter

[Bainisteoir]

At what age did you go to your first GAA match ? aged 8
Who played in the match? Armagh v Donegal 1990 Ulster Final
Do you remember anything about it ? I got lost after the game, walked to the bottom of the hill, looked back up for my Dad and saw my Uncle hanging from the lamp post looking for me. Now I have my youngest at the games I have him by the collar when leaving matches. You live and learn
Who were the main figures involved in introducing you to the GAA ? My Dad, he followed Armagh for 50 years and I'm carrying on the tradition!
What was your first match in Croke Park ? Armagh Minors v Roscommon Minors - All Ireland Semi-Final win in 92. Went to the Final that year too.
Who were the first GAA players you were aware of ? Grimley Brothers, but my first "hero" was Houly!!
Is anyone else in your family as interested in GAA as you are ? Me, the wife and kids but I'd be the most fanatical out of the entire family. Sadly my Dad passed away last year, we were at every Armagh game together.
Did your indoctrination involve any bad-mouthing of soccer or was it more ecumenical ? the latter

[marty2002]

At what age did you go to your first GAA match ? 7 or 8
Who played in the match? Armagh vs Kerry in the old athletic grounds
Do you remember anything about it ? Watching Jack O Shea the whole game in awe cos my da had told me he was the best, also watched it from the bedroom window where i was reared in Drumarg
Who were the main figures involved in introducing you to the GAA ? my da and jimmy mckee (the ref) who was my teacher in primary school.
What was your first match in Croke Park ? 94 national league final
Who were the first GAA players you were aware of ? Jack O Shea, martin mcQuillan, paddy mo
Is anyone else in your family as interested in GAA as you are ? All of them
Did your indoctrination involve any bad-mouthing of soccer or was it more ecumenical ? The latter

[wingback]

At what age did you go to your first GAA match ? 8 or 9
Who played in the match? killeavy v armagh cuhullians
Do you remember anything about it ? killeavy centre back bein carried of the pitch
Who were the main figures involved in introducing you to the GAA ? oul boy
What was your first match in Croke Park ? 1999 all ireland semi final v meath
Who were the first GAA players you were aware of ? stevie mc donnell, dj carey, joe deane
Is anyone else in your family as interested in GAA as you are ? yes
Did your indoctrination involve any bad-mouthing of soccer or was it more ecumenical ? not sure

[Rma13]

At what age did you go to your first GAA match ? I was 2 years old
Who played in the match? Armagh v Roscommon All Ireland Semi Final 1977
Do you remember anything about it ?No, but I have been told that I was taken out early as the excessive noise scared me, these days I'm responsible for the excessive noise!
Who were the main figures involved in introducing you to the GAA ? My Daddy
What was your first match in Croke Park ? The match mentioned above, start at the top, that's my motto
Who were the first GAA players you were aware of ? Anthony Tohill, I loved him, Armagh players, the twin Grimleys, Houli
Is anyone else in your family as interested in GAA as you are ? Yep, my Dad & my brother & my Mum will keep an eye on what's happening
Did your indoctrination involve any bad-mouthing of soccer or was it more ecumenical ? No,I appreciate all sporting codes