15 May 2009 GAA Museum Events - Legends Tours with Larry Tompkins and Jimmy Magee Share this Article 0 0 0 Shares! 0 Shares! GAA Museum Events – Legends Tours with Larry Tompkins and Jimmy Magee Following on from a very successful Legends Tour of Croke Park with Babs Keating on Friday 8th May, the GAA Museum still has events lined up this May. Events include behind-the-scene tours of Croke Park with footballer Larry Tompkins and commentator Jimmy Magee as well as a unique opportunity to handle items of the museum’s collection in a free workshop organized in association with the Bealtaine Festival. The Legends Tour Series, which was inaugurated in the summer of 2008 by Dublin legend Jimmy Keveaney, was a sellout success with GAA fans relishing the opportunity to experience Croke Park behind the scenes. The popular tours provide an opportunity to hear memories and anecdotes from the men and women who have experienced firsthand what it was like to play, manage and commentate in Croke Park on the biggest of match days. If you require any further information or wish to make a booking, please do not hesitate to contact me. Elaine Powell 01 8192375 125 Legends Tour with Larry Tompkins, Thursday 21st May 7pm Join Cork football legend Larry Tompkins on a special 125 Legends Tour of Croke Park as he recalls the highs of winning two consecutive All-Ireland medals in 1989 against Mayo and in 1990 against Meath. After retiring as an intercounty player Larry took over as Cork Football Manager from Billy Morgan. Please note that booking is essential as places are limited. Prices for the Legends Tours are as follows: Adults €12, Children €7, Senior/Students €10, Family €30 Bealtaine Festival Workshop, Remember when…, Saturday 23rd May 14.00 – 16.00, Free In conjunction with the Bealtaine Festival the GAA Museum invites you to share your memories of GAA matches down through the years in a special museum handling workshop. Please note that booking is essential as places are limited. 125 Legends Tour with Jimmy Magee, Friday 29th May 7pm Join broadcasting legend Jimmy Magee on a special 125 Legends Tour of Croke Park as he recalls the joys of commentating on Gaelic Games through the years. An avid GAA fan, not only has Magee commentated on many a GAA match, once he actually lined out on the same forward line as the legendary Christy Ring. Please note that booking is essential as places are limited. Prices for the Legends Tours are as follows: Adults €12, Children €7, Senior/Students €10, Family €30 For more information or bookins please contact- Selina O’Regan, Education and Events Officer Tel- 01 8192361 or email soregan@crokepark.ie Share this Article 0 0