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Debate over naming of GAA Clubs after John Mitchell

Jun 11, 2020 15:54 By News Northern Sound
Debate over naming of GAA Clubs after John Mitchell
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The names of GAA clubs have been thrown into the centre of the debate over commemorating historic figures associated with the slave trade. At least

The names of GAA clubs have been thrown into the centre of the debate over commemorating historic figures associated with the slave trade.

At least ten clubs are named after John Mitchell, the United Ireland campaigner, who was an advocate for transatlantic slavery in the 1800s.

He also was a supporter in the Confederacy in the US civil war. It's led to calls for the name of the clubs to be changed.

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Meanwhile, the Labour leader says a conversation should be had about any commemoration for an individual who behaved unacceptably.

There has been controversy over a statue of former IRA Chief of Staff Sean Russell in Dublin, which Alan Kelly believes should not be there.

The issue has arisen following the global Black Lives Matter protests.

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