I dont think Alcohol is the main reason (although it is a problem in Irish Society). I think that it is a decline in aspirations amongst 14-18 year olds who have been hit with the realisation factor that they will not emulate their GAA idols (simply because it has dawned on them that they are not good enough, we all remember the one or two superb youngsters who quit when they were 17/18, thats because they were few and far between, but we certainly do not remember the average youngsters, because there were so many).
So, what do they do? They give up on that particular area of their life and pursue other avenues to fulfil their needs and wants in the pursuit of happiness. I presume this is not exclusive to The GAA?!
So, what do they do? They give up on that particular area of their life and pursue other avenues to fulfil their needs and wants in the pursuit of happiness. I presume this is not exclusive to The GAA?!