GAELIC SPORTS WORLD December 4, 2015 | Page 2

FOREWORD FROM THE EDITOR There is no perfect way to start anything. Usually some sort of a plan of action is deemed basic but that plan often changes overtime. Whatever about how one starts things one thing remains constant and that is one has to actually start. The Gaelic Players Association (GPA) which looks out for the needs of Gaelic Sports members in Ireland, started an initiative, a modified version of the game of Hurling, a number of years ago and recently at Fenway Park in Boston, this hybrid labelled Super 11’s Hurling, saw an exhibition game draw a crowd of some 27,000 people. It was the single largest attendance for a GAA or hurling game since the 1947 All Ireland played at the Polo Grounds in New York, and in this Issue 39, we reflect on the success of the initiative and ask what next for the game and indeed those in charge of promoting Gaelic Sports internationally, the Gaelic Athletic Association of Ireland. Editor, Denis O’Brien GAELIC SPORTS WORLD PUBLISHER: Denis O’Brien EDITOR: Denis O’Brien ART DIRECTION: Cathaoir Sóna CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Catherine Fleming, Rory O’Donnell, Tommy Moran, Cyril Iordanidis, Ronan Deane, Eamon Gormley, Jamie Fitzsimons, Joe Trolan, Brian Clerkin, John Simcoe. CONTRIBUTING PHOTOGRAPHERS: Rory O’Donnell, Marie Walsh, Jerry Hess, Peter Marney Legal info. Gaelic Sports World does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the quality, accuracy, completeness, legality, reliability or usefulness of any information, product or service represented within our magazine or associated websites and other delivery platforms. The information provided is for educational or entertainment purposes only. Disclaimer Notice: The opinion expressed in each article is the opinion of its author and does not necessarily reflect the opinion of Gaelic Sports World Magazine. Therefore, Gaelic Sport World carries no responsibility for the opinion expressed thereon. Gaelic Sport World accepts no responsibility for the consequences of error or for any loss or damage suffered by users of any of the information and material contained in this Digital Magazine, associated website or any other delivery platform you may access through this site. Gaelic Sports World Magazine is not responsible for the content or availability of any external or 3rd party sites and does not warrant or guarantee the products, services, or information found on these sites. Copyright Notice: No part of this magazine may be reproduced in whole or in part without written permission of the publisher. The information in this Digital Magazine is for information purposes only. Materials contained in this magazine are subject to copyright and other proprietary rights. Copyright ©2014 Gaelic Sports World. All rights reserved. COVER: CONTACT: 2 Boston Red Sox (Facebook) [email protected]