A Co Cork-born man is spearheading a campaign in America’s third largest state to have the Irish Famine put on its schools’ curriculum.

GAA President Nickey Brennan yesterday honoured 16 members of the association after the shortlist for the 2009 President’s Awards was confirmed.

NICKEY BRENNAN last night honoured 16 members of the Association at a gala GAA President’s Awards function at Croke Park.