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Heard the story of how ten Irish sport enthusiasts built one of the greatest GAA clubs on earth in the middle of the Arabian Desert? In a new book, one of those enthusiasts, Tadhg Flahive, tells the extraordinary story of Abu Dhabi Na Fianna.
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Larry McCarthy
Larry McCarthy
President of the Gaelic Athletic Association

Through the Chair is a captivating read that will engage both those who have played our games around the world and anyone who has been involved with a GAA club anywhere.

Pat Spillane
Pat Spillane
Broadcaster, Commentator and All-Ireland Winner with Kerry

The greatest GAA club outside of Ireland.

Marty Morrissey
Marty Morrissey
Broadcaster and Author

The impact your club has had can never be fully measured. You are unforgettable - Abu Dhabi Na Fianna.

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Valerie Mulcahy
Valerie Mulcahy
Ten Times All-Ireland Winner with Cork

Well done, Abu Dhabi Na Fianna, on your significant and positive impact on the lives of expats and locals alike.

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Tadhg Flahive

Tadhg Flahive hails from Listowel, Co. Kerry. He has been a member of the Abu Dhabi Na Fianna GAA club since its inception, having assumed numerous committee roles. He served as Chair of the club from 2005−2006, and again from 2015−2016. He also served as Chairman of the Middle East GAA County Board from 2018-2020.

Tadhg is an expert in executive leadership development. He has held numerous prestigious leadership development roles in a variety of companies and organisations across the Middle East. These include stints with the General Secretariat of the Executive Council of Abu Dhabi Government, and ADNOC (Abu Dhabi National Oil Company), the largest company in the UAE.

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