User:Jnestorius/GAA patrons

"The first patron, and one of the main movers behind the early success of the GAA, was Archbishop Croke of Cashel. His role as patron is something that has been filled ever since by a leading cleric." Every Catholic Archbishop of Cashel since Croke was made a patron. Hyde last Protestant patron, and last non-Cleric. Eight patrons as at 1934 jubilee. Maud Gonne proposal in 1902 ruled out of order as previous notice not received. "Archbishop Walsh evaded replying directly to an invitation from the central council in 1903 to become a patron of the Association". 1950 GAA Rulebook list then current and previous patrons.