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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Gaelic Football & Hurling

Martin Breheny,Donal Keenan
The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Gaelic Football Hurling Book PDF

Author : Martin Breheny,Donal Keenan
Publisher : Carlton Publishing Group
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Gaelic football
ISBN : 1842223364

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The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Gaelic Football & Hurling by Martin Breheny,Donal Keenan Pdf

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Gaelic Football & Hurling is a comprehensive, single-volume work on two of Ireland's most popular sports. They combine skill, athleticism and courage in a wonderfully exciting mix, arousing passions throughout the country and great rivalries between not just county teams, but the teams of each parish too. The GAA is the governing body and is based at Croke Park which hosts the finals of the All-Ireland Championships in both games each September. This book gives one of the best overviews of the two sports, explaining the rules, the development of each and looking at the players and managers who have made the sports the successes they are today. With thrilling descriptions of the great matches and accounts of all the key moments, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Gaelic Football & Hurling contains everything of importance on Ireland's two greatest national sports.

The Ultimate Guide to Hurling

Gavin Mortimer,John Cooper,Brett Hudson
The Ultimate Guide to Hurling Book PDF

Author : Gavin Mortimer,John Cooper,Brett Hudson
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2009
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 0717145921

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The Ultimate Guide to Hurling by Gavin Mortimer,John Cooper,Brett Hudson Pdf

Here s the companion to the Spring 2008 bestselling Ultimate Guide to Gaelic Football. "

Blood, Sweat, Triumph & Tears

John Scally
Blood Sweat Triumph Tears Book PDF

Author : John Scally
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 2020-02-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781785301049

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Blood, Sweat, Triumph & Tears by John Scally Pdf

Gaelic Games are the focus of endless debate and speculation, set the mood of Monday's post-match workplace and dominate pub-talk. For many of us, life and death run second to major GAA events. Blood, Sweat, Triumph & Tears looks back at some of the best moments from the sporting nation's favourite soap opera. It pays homage to the great players and people in Gaelic football, hurling, ladies' football and camogie. And it glories in the classic victories and thrilling contests witnessed down the decades. Based on exclusive interviews with the greatest personalities in the GAA's rich history, and covering every county in Ireland, here is a unique insight into the passion and politics, the controversies and crises, the wisdom and wit and all the highs and lows of Ireland's national treasure. Full of entertaining anecdotes, inspirational incidents and epic encounters, Blood, Sweat, Triumph & Tears truly captures the magic of the GAA. 'A book to shorten the long winter nights for any GAA fan.' DERMOT EARLEY, Kildare legend 'Will bring back great memories for lovers of Gaelic Games.' KAROL MANNION

Ireland's Professional Amateurs

Andy Mendlowitz
Ireland s Professional Amateurs Book PDF

Author : Andy Mendlowitz
Publisher : iUniverse
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2007-11
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780595456840

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Ireland's Professional Amateurs by Andy Mendlowitz Pdf

When American sportswriter Andy Mendlowitz took a summer vacation to Ireland, his itinerary included visiting medieval castles and drinking dark beer. He soon discovered a world where big-time sports aren't yet a business, but still a game. Ireland's rough-and-tumble pastimes of hurling and Gaelic football attract crowds of up to 80,000 fans a contest. The high-profile players, though, are amateurs. They train as professionals but must work fulltime jobs to pay the bills. The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) also lacks free agency or trades-you simply play for your hometown team, even if you move away. Amazed by this concept, and burned out at work, Mendlowitz quit his job and moved to Ireland for eight months His aim was to get excited again by understanding what drives these athletes. Along the way, he met interesting characters and learned how the sports intersect with the ancient Irish language, burgeoning economy and the Troubles in Northern Ireland. From big cities like Belfast, Dublin and Cork to tiny rural parishes, Mendlowitz paints a vivid picture of Ireland and the joy of competing.

The Hurlers

Paul Rouse
The Hurlers Book PDF

Author : Paul Rouse
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2018-09-06
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781844884407

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The Hurlers by Paul Rouse Pdf

In 1882, a letter was published in the Irish Times, lamenting the decline of hurling. The game was now played only in a few isolated rural pockets, and according to no fixed set of rules. It would have been absurd to imagine that, within five years, an all-Ireland hurling championship would be underway, under the auspices of a powerful national organization. The Hurlers is a superbly readable account of that dramatic turn of events, of the colourful men who made it happen, and of the political intrigues and violent rows that marked the early years of the GAA. From the very start, republican and ecclesiastical interests jockeyed for control, along with a small core of enthusiasts who were just in it for the sport. In this authoritative and seriously entertaning book, Paul Rouse shows how sport, culture and politics swirled together in a heady, often chaotic mix. 'Fascinating ... a brilliantly researched book on hurling in the early years of the GAA' Martin Breheny, Irish Independent

The Little Book of Hurling

Seamus J. King
The Little Book of Hurling Book PDF

Author : Seamus J. King
Publisher : The History Press
Page : 168 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2014-04-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9780752499345

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The Little Book of Hurling by Seamus J. King Pdf

Ireland's love affair with Gaelic Games in general, and Hurling in particular, has never dimmed. Through the lean days of hunger and emigration, through the champagne-mojito-flavoured years of the Celtic Tiger and on after it slunk away with its tail between its legs, Ireland's love for 'our games' has endured. Fact-packed but light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and a quirky guide reveals little-known facts, classic matches and amusing anecdotes, alongside a general history of the game. This is a book that can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about our ancient game.

101 Great GAA Teams

John Scally
101 Great GAA Teams Book PDF

Author : John Scally
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
Page : 354 pages
File Size : 53,8 Mb
Release : 2021-10-14
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781785303722

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101 Great GAA Teams by John Scally Pdf

They are the chosen few who have drunk from the chalice of immortality. They are the men and women who have been part of the 101 GREAT GAA TEAMS. For GAA fans, our great teams bring colour and richness to our lives. When our team is on a winning streak it imbues us with a deep feeling of solidarity and a glow that uplifts the spirit. Great teams have that special power which energises and connects us. They inspire, make our hearts beat faster and let us dare to dream. All the great and the good are here: Jim Gavin's Dublin; Brian Cody's Kilkenny, Mick O'Dwyer's Kerry; Christy Ring's Cork; Seán Boylan's Meath; Ger Loughnane's Clare; Mickey Harte's Tyrone; Nicky Rackard's Wexford; Galway's three-in-row; Liam Sheedy's Tipperary; Mayo's team of the 50s and many more. 101 GREAT GAA TEAMS is a fantastic tribute to the great teams in football, hurling, camogie and ladies' football that have thrilled fans down the years.

The Little Book of GAA Facts

Eddie Ryan
The Little Book of GAA Facts Book PDF

Author : Eddie Ryan
Publisher : Mercier Press Ltd
Page : 212 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2014-09-01
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781781172902

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The Little Book of GAA Facts by Eddie Ryan Pdf

Did you know that in 1924, Mick Gill created history by winning two All-Ireland Senior Hurling medals in the same year and for different counties? Jack Lynch is the only player in GAA history to have won six successive All-Ireland medals (five in hurling). The 2013 All-Ireland Hurling Final was the first to be played under flood-lights, exactly 100 years after Croke Park was first purchased. Do you know the name of every inter-county ground in Ireland? Who was full forward on the team of the Millenium? Who was the 1,000th All Star Award winner? In 'The Little Book of GAA Facts', Eddie Ryan has gathered together a treasure trove of knowledge about a nation's passion. The book charts the history of Gaelic games, blending amazing stories and unique facts, records and outstanding achievements.

GAA Quiz Book 2: Another 2,000 Gaelic Football and Hurling Questions

Christy O’Connor
GAA Quiz Book 2 Another 2 000 Gaelic Football and Hurling Questions Book PDF

Author : Christy O’Connor
Publisher : HarperCollins UK
Page : 242 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2010-06-24
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780007378210

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GAA Quiz Book 2: Another 2,000 Gaelic Football and Hurling Questions by Christy O’Connor Pdf

Another 2,000 Gaelic football and hurling questions to test your knowledge of Ireland's best-loved sports.

Great GAA Rivalries

John Scally
Great GAA Rivalries Book PDF

Author : John Scally
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
Page : 318 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2019-10-24
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781785302947

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Great GAA Rivalries by John Scally Pdf

Fans always answer in the affirmative when their team asks: Will you still love me tomorrow? However, for many GAA fans it is their rivalries that guide them and define them. This unique book celebrates the age-old rivalries that have energised and enlivened the GAA. Based on exclusive interviews with a veritable Who's Who of the great and the good of Gaelic Games, here are remarkable insights into the controversies, epic matches and the thrilling events on and off the field which great GAA rivalries have generated. Full of arresting anecdotes that represent each county, these pages capture the extraordinary pride and passion of Ireland's greatest national treasures: Gaelic football, hurling, ladies football and camogie. John Scally is a lecturer in Trinity College, but in his spare time is a writer and broadcaster. Since 1992 he has written 40 books with cumulative sales of over 150,000 copies. He is the author of the biggest selling GAA book in Ireland, Raising the Banner:The Biography of Ger Loughnane, and for a few years his biography of Tony Ward was the biggest selling rugby book in Ireland. 'Will bring back a treasure trove of great memories for GAA fans.' Cyril Farrell 'There have been many rivalries through the decades and John Scally will navigate you through them as only he can, with great insight and knowledge and an unrivalled love for our native games.' Donal Ryan 'Pulsates with the thrills and spills of epic contests, clashes and controversies. A must read book for GAA fans. It reminds us of who we are.' John O'Mahony

The History of Gaelic Games

Ian Prior
The History of Gaelic Games Book PDF

Author : Ian Prior
Publisher : Appletree Press (IE)
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1997
Category : Gaelic football
ISBN : 0862816637

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The History of Gaelic Games by Ian Prior Pdf

An introduction to the Gaelic games of hurling, football, camogie, and handball, this guide traces their long history and place in Irish life. It examines the foundation of the Gaelic Athletic Association in 1884 and profiles the principal founders, great players, games, and rivalries of the last 100 years. Also discussed is the popularity of Gaelic games in the United States and the ban on members participating in foreign games, as well as recent developments such as the possibility of players achieving professional status, the sales of television rights, sponsorship deals, and corporate ties.

Gaelic Games and the Gaelic Athletic Association

Paul Healy
Gaelic Games and the Gaelic Athletic Association Book PDF

Author : Paul Healy
Publisher : Irish Amer Book Company
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1856352153

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Gaelic Games and the Gaelic Athletic Association by Paul Healy Pdf

This irreverent guide presents essential information on the Gaelic Athletic Association and the games it represents: gaelic football, hurling, camogie and handball.

An Illustrated History of the GAA

Eoghan Corry
An Illustrated History of the GAA Book PDF

Author : Eoghan Corry
Publisher : Gill
Page : 250 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Gaelic games
ISBN : 0717139514

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An Illustrated History of the GAA by Eoghan Corry Pdf

The GAA is the largest amateur sports body in the world and the most successful voluntary association in the history of modern Ireland. Its games are played in every parish, village and townland of Ireland; its influence on Irish public life is immeasurable. Drawing on the resources of the GAA Museum in Croke Park plus many private and public sources, Eoghan Corry surveys the development of Gaelic games through their various eras. Among the themes covered are the consistent domination of the football championship by Kerry in every decade; the emergence of Ulster teams, first in the 60s and more decisively in the 1990s; the up and down fortunes of Dublin's footballers; the emergence of Kilkenny as a major power in hurling immediately before the first World War; the Kilkenny-Cork rivalry of the 1930s; the dominance of Tipperary immediately after the second World War and in the 1960s; and the brilliant revival of hurling, spearheaded by Clare, in the 1990s. In addition, Eoghan Corry pays due attention to camogie, handball and the social side of the GAA. This beautifully illustrated book will be the perfect Christmas gift for every GAA fan in 2005.

The Dubs

Seán Óg Ó Ceallacháin
The Dubs Book PDF

Author : Seán Óg Ó Ceallacháin
Publisher : Gill & MacMillan
Page : 182 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2007-09-01
Category : Gaelic games
ISBN : 0717143945

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The Dubs by Seán Óg Ó Ceallacháin Pdf

Traces the ups and downs of the Dublin hurling and football teams during and after World War II. Written by a former senior Dublin player in both codes and one of Ireland's best-loved broadcasters, this is a guide to the fortunes of the GAA in Dublin over sixty years.

O'Brien Pocket History of Gaelic Sport

Eamonn Sweeney
O Brien Pocket History of Gaelic Sport Book PDF

Author : Eamonn Sweeney
Publisher : The O'Brien Press
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2012-10-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781847175212

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O'Brien Pocket History of Gaelic Sport by Eamonn Sweeney Pdf

A clear, concise and fascinating introduction to Gaelic sport, covering Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and handball. The two greatest finals, the All Ireland Hurling and Football finals, are the largest amateur events in the world, drawing huge crowds and bringing many parts of the country to a standstill. This book deals with the origins of these games and their revival, the history of the championships and the GAA, the main rules and scoring systems, famous teams and players, great GAA grounds, All-Star awards and tours, the women's games, famous commentators, the gear and the trophies, compromise games with Aussie rules. A compendium of information on the fastest field sports in the world.