Niall Quinn: The Life of Oscar Traynor – Footballer, Rebel & Politician

Niall Quinn: The Extraordinary Life of Oscar Traynor

Former Republic of Ireland footballer Niall Quinn, a past pupil of nearby O’Connell School, presents a fascinating talk based on his MA research into the remarkable life of Oscar Traynor.

Traynor was a talented footballer and goalkeeper for Belfast Celtic, an Easter Rising veteran, IRA commander during the War of Independence, government minister and long-serving President of the Football Association of Ireland.

Drawing on his extensive research, Niall Quinn explores the many different sides of this extraordinary Dublin figure whose life brought together football, revolution and politics.

Saturday, 10 October
National Handball Centre, Sackville Avenue, Ballybough
Doors 7pm | Talk 8pm | Free admission

Questions and Answers session afterwards.

Talk length - to be confirmed but full event will be no longer than 1.5 / 2 hours approximately

Advance booking through Eventbrite is required.

Tickets are free, but places are limited. Please only book if you genuinely intend to attend. Each year, unclaimed bookings leave empty seats that could have been offered to others. If your plans change, please cancel your ticket (WELL IN ADVANCE) so someone else can enjoy the event. Post code of venue D03P6E5.