It's the centenary year in Ireland of one of the most powerful amateur sporting organisations in the world - the Gaelic Athletic Association.
'Loved by its friends who see its games as the spirit of Irish nationalism to be embraced by all. Regarded by its enemies as bigoted, political, poised to swamp Ireland in a culture they find alien and obsolete'. The programme traces the GAA's historical beginnings, reflects its aims and objects and looks at its role in the present day.
Reporter Seamus McKee Narrator Kevin Flood
Film cameraman ARTHUR ROWELL Film sound PETER LINDSAY
Film editor ARTHUR MCGUINNESS Producer RUPERT MILLAR BBC Northern Ireland