Belfast author Peadar Thompson’s ground-breaking new book on GAA members killed during the Troubles is set for release in the US later this month, with a special series of events and talks on the impact of the conflict on the GAA.
Lost Gaels – Remembering the Members of the GAA killed during the conflict in Ireland, was published by Merrion Press in November last year.
Ahead of the tour, a spokesperson for the Ancient Order of Hibernians said: “These events provide a meaningful chance for the Irish community to unite, celebrate our heritage, and honor the resilience of Irish history and culture and the unifying power of sport. All events are free to attend.”
The events will take place in Boston, New York, Pittsburgh, Baltimore, Cleveland and Chicago between Thursday, February 20 to Tuesday, March 4.
The dates: Thursday, February 20, 2025 – Boston, MA - Hibernian Hall; doors open 6 p.m.; Friday, February 21, – Albany, NY - Irish American Heritage Museum; doors open 6 p.m.; Saturday, February 22, – Glastonbury, CT - Irish American Home Society; doors open 1 p.m.; Sunday, February 23, – Orangeburg, NY - Rockland GAA; doors open 1 p.m.; Tuesday, February 25, – New York, NY - American Irish Historical Society; doors open 6 p.m.; Wednesday, February 26, – Middletown, NJ - Bayshore Catholic Center; doors open 6 p.m.; Thursday, February 27, – Philadelphia, PA - Commodore John Barry Arts and Cultural Center; 6 p.m. Friday, February 28, – Baltimore, MD 223 South Central Avenue, time TBD. Saturday, March 1, – Pittsburgh, PA - Mullaney's Harp & Fiddle Irish Pub; doors open 2 p.m. Sunday, March 2, – Cleveland, OH - West Side Irish American Club; doors open 6 p.m. Tuesday, March 4, 2025 – Chicago, IL - Irish American Heritage Center; doors open 6 p.m.
