RTÉ Press Centre

The Black Lives Matter movement recently found a renewed voice in the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, gaining global support from all cultures and ethnicities. It brought the subject of racism and immigration sharply into focus in Ireland as never before. NEW GAELS tells the unique stories of four GAA players who began life in a different countries. They came here for varying reasons, but all now share a common love of Gaelic Games. As they tell us of their experiences on and off the field, we will hear how their involvement in our national sports has influenced their lives and their connection with their new homeland – as well as seeing them in action.