Since its foundation in 1884, the GAA has played a unique role in Irish social history. Gaelic Football and Hurling are uniquely Irish. Arguably the GAA's greatest achievement in reviving these ancient games was that it created an outlet for local and national pride.

Not withstanding the games' intrinsic beauty, the GAA's continuing popularity lies in the way it has made it possible for a community to unite in support of its local Gaelic Football (for both men and women), hurling or camogie team.

The positives one associates with the GAA in Ireland are magnified when you consider the role it plays in the lives of those who had to leave home. A love of Gaelic Games is a common denominator which has helped foster and reinforce a sense of community amongst Irish emigrants in Boston, Chicago, Sydney, London and any of the cities around the world which have become destinations of the Irish Diaspora.

This is especially true of Boston - the most Irish city in America - where the GAA is entrenched by any other sporting, political or cultural institution. There are more teams (45), more registered players (1,826) as of 2002 and a higher traffic of supporters per season in Boston than in any other city outside Ireland.

To conclude this introductory to the local GAA in Boston it is set to be a focal point for the Irish community for many years to come.

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