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Calls to rename GAA clubs named after slavery supporter ‘will blow over’

Last week Trinity changed the name of the Berkley library following a lengthy back and forth over Berkley’s slavery links. Now people are suggesting we should apply the same standard to the GAA, with the highest profile case being John Mitchel, beloved Irish nationalist, journalist and slavery advocate. Despite his pro slavery stance the Mitchel name is emblazoned on team jerseys in Kerry, Waterford, Belfast, Derry, Monaghan and more. Clare McKenna was joined by listeners, Jim and Greg to discuss...

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12.45 3 May 2023


Calls to rename GAA clubs named after slavery supporter ‘will blow over’


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Last week Trinity changed the name of the Berkley library following a lengthy back and forth over Berkley’s slavery links.

Now people are suggesting we should apply the same standard to the GAA, with the highest profile case being John Mitchel, beloved Irish nationalist, journalist and slavery advocate. Despite his pro slavery stance the Mitchel name is emblazoned on team jerseys in Kerry, Waterford, Belfast, Derry, Monaghan and more.

Clare McKenna was joined by listeners, Jim and Greg to discuss...


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