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Downtown Helena 9 A.M. to 1 P.M.
From the end of April - end of October
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much more than a church, a small shop, and maybe a pub," Butler
says. "This place will 99% of the time also have a GAA club with
the pitch located at the heart of it all. It brings community spirit, a
sense of belonging to where you are from, and is a great outlet for
all ages of people."
People celebrate their shared heritage within these social hubs,
further deepening the bond between the Irish identity and hurl-
ing itself. The matches foster a strong sense of pride and unity,
while simultaneously embodying the "against-all-odds" and
"never give up" mantras that reflect the Irish spirit.
Maloney describes the Montana clubs as "one giant hurling
gang."
"We practice together, train together, travel together…it's re-
ally one big family," he says. "We take care of one another."
That sense of comradery isn't bound by team affiliations.
"We have built friendships with players on the other teams,
too," Mulcahy says. "We might beat the hell out of each other on
the field, but we're going to go have beers together afterwards."
Teaching the next generation about the Irish culture is also of
the utmost importance to Maloney, who was recently awarded
the title of 2024 Irish Man of the Year by the Ancient Order of
Hibernians in Missoula in connection with his work.
