The full title of the book is Chasing Sam Maguire - The All Ireland Football Championship 1928 - 1977. It is almost one hundred years since the Sam Maguire Cup was first awarded to the winner of … [Read more...] about Chasing Sam Maguire by Dermot Reilly & Colm Keys
GAA Books
The GAA & Revolution in Ireland edited by Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh
This book tells the rich and multifaceted story of how the GAA. It is a major sporting and national body. The GAA both influenced and was influenced by the upheaval of Irish society in the decade … [Read more...] about The GAA & Revolution in Ireland edited by Gearóid Ó Tuathaigh
Donor Organ Transplant or Blind for the Football by Billy Ryle
In 2018, Billy Ryle, who was enjoying a full and active life, was diagnosed with Fuchs Dystrophy, a disease of the eyes. In Fuchs Dystrophy, fluid builds up in the clear layer on the front of the … [Read more...] about Donor Organ Transplant or Blind for the Football by Billy Ryle
All Star Gazing by Moira & Eileen Dunne
All-Star Gazing marks the 50th anniversary of the All-Stars in 2021. It tells the story of the scheme from its start in 1971 right through to the present day. With contributions from 145 All-Stars, … [Read more...] about All Star Gazing by Moira & Eileen Dunne
One Hundred Years of Faughs Hurling by Marcus De Búrca
The noted GAA historian Marcus De Búrca wrote this history of the Faughs GAA Club in 1984. The book was released in 1985 and was printed in Tralee by The Kerryman. Faughs were formed in 1885. This … [Read more...] about One Hundred Years of Faughs Hurling by Marcus De Búrca
A Kerry Footballer by Mick O’Connell
Mick O'Connell was one of the finest Kerry mid-fielders that ever graced a football pitch. Shortly after he retired from the Kerry team he published his autobiography. We have a hardback edition of … [Read more...] about A Kerry Footballer by Mick O’Connell
South Tipperary GAA 1907 – 2007 compiled by Micheál O’Meara
This book tells the history of South Tipperary Board of GAA from its foundation on 8th June 1907 up to 2007. A century of excellence in promoting Gaelic Games. There are over 750 pages of Tipperary … [Read more...] about South Tipperary GAA 1907 – 2007 compiled by Micheál O’Meara
Millstreet’s Green and Gold by Jim Cronin
Millstreet's Green and Gold charts the history of Milstreet GAA from inception in 1887 or 188 up to 1983. This book was published in 1983. The book is a great record of the life and lore of this … [Read more...] about Millstreet’s Green and Gold by Jim Cronin
The History of the GAA in New York by Fergus Hanna
Although Gaelic Sports have been played in New York since the late 1700s, the New York Gaelic Athletic Association emerged in late 1914 at a time when the games were thriving in the city. After the … [Read more...] about The History of the GAA in New York by Fergus Hanna
The Boy Wonder of Hurling with Diarmuid O’Flynn
This is the story of Jimmy Doyle as told in his own words. In a remarkable career, Jimmy won every honour and accolade. Four years a county minor, with three All-Ireland Minor medals and six … [Read more...] about The Boy Wonder of Hurling with Diarmuid O’Flynn