Author: Keenan, Donal
Edition: 2nd ed.
Format: Illustrated
Number Of Pages: 208
Release Date: 01-11-2007
Details: Product Description This book is the definitive work on Gaelic football and hurling, with every page a visually exciting and information-packed celebration of Ireland's indigenous sports.This fully illustrated book provides essential information not only on the top players and the major tournaments, but the great matches, the influential managers and the famous stadiums. It analyses the importance of Gaelic Games to the cause of Irish nationalism and recalls scandals and controversies that have had arguments raging from Ballybunion to Ballynahinch. Every player, tournament and important issue in the history of Gaelic Games is cited in this fantastic feast for the eyes. About the Author Donal Keenan comes from a famous GAA family. His father won All-Ireland medals with Roscommon and went on to become president of the GAA in the 1970s. Keenan has been writing on Gaelic games for the past 20 years, first with the Irish Independent and the Sunday Times and he currently writes for The Irish Mail on Sunday.
EAN: 9781856355667
Languages: English
Binding: Hardcover
Item Condition: UsedVeryGood