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Calls for GAA to discuss clubs named after John Mitchel

Rebecca Noonan
Rebecca Noonan

10:51 11 Jun 2020


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The GAA is being asked to open a dialogue about clubs named after John Mitchel.

The United Ireland campaigner was also an advocate for transatlantic slavery in the 1800s, and was a supporter of the Confederacy in the US Civil War.

At least 10 GAA clubs are named after him.

Former Director of Anti-Slavery International Aidan McQuade believes the clubs should consider changing their names - press PLAY

Calls for GAA to discuss clubs named after John Mitchel

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