The history of the Gaelic Games through the eyes of the players and managers who made it happen For 125 years, the GAA has been a fixed point in a fast-changing age, and this oral history marks the125th anniversary of the Association. It is the story of the GAA as seen through the eyes of those key personalities who shaped it. Author Jon Scally has carried out over a hundred revealing interviews with players and managers who are synonymous with the Games, including Babs Keating, Jimmy Barry-Murphy, Ger Loughnane, D.J. Carey, Liam Griffin, Mick O'Dwyer, Colm O'Rourke, John O'Mahony, Joe Brolly and Matt Connor, and these contributions offer a unique eyewitness testimony to the dramas that captivated, enthralled and occasionally infuriated the nation both on and off the pitch. The book sheds new light on high-profile controversies, offers new insights into the players and personalities that linger long in the memory and presents a fresh look at the epic contests that turned Ireland's Games into a national soap opera. The GAA- An Oral History is a celebration of the good, the bad and the beautiful of Gaelic Games, and is a must for all sports fans.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Transworld Publishers Ltd
ISBN-13
9781845964436
eBay Product ID (ePID)
96030446
Product Key Features
Book Title
The GAA: an Oral History
Author
John Scally
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Publication Year
2009
Genre
Sports
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
153mm
Item Weight
441g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
John Scally
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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