Republic of Ireland’s economy in the 1980’s was down the drain. There were no jobs for many young people which created the lowest unemployment rate in Irish history. The government was corrupt and at a loss of what they could do to help their people. The only way to bring people together was to play the country’s national game of gaelic football, as bonding, a little push. saying this is why we are Irish. Croke Park, the stadium where the national games of Gaelic football and Hurling are held, has a long history dating back to the 1800’s. On December 17th 1908, however, was when Croke Park officially made its name. Croke Park did play a part in the Irish uprising against brutal British power, as well as being center stage for some events.
