Gaelic Sport, Soccer and Irishness in Scotland

作者: Joseph M. Bradley

DOI: 10.1080/17430430701333844

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摘要: This essay reflects on the history of Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in Scotland. A significant number Irish immigrants and their offspring transformed social, political religious make-up much Scottish society late nineteenth twentieth centuries. However, despite a considerable amount cultural activity, an important GAA presence Scotland, has rarely acquired vibrancy that matched size its diasporic constituency. study looks at vicissitudes life GAA, considers some reasons for organization's comparative weaknesses contribution sports to construction Irishness modern While is essential part ongoing narrative this recognizes sport Scotland cannot be explored without deliberation supporter culture Celtic Football Club. The therefore C...

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