This is a photographic history of one of the most famous GAA clubs in Tipperary. Founded in 1885, Loughmore-Castleiney GAA Club’s grounds are located between the two villages. Traditionally a … [Read more...] about Loughmore-Castleiney – A Photographic History
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The Godfather of Modern Hurling by Enda McEvoy
This books tells the story of Father Tommy Maher and the great Leinster Hurling final in 1957. Fr Maher took his unconsidered Kilkenny team to victory over the great Wexford team of the 1950s. This … [Read more...] about The Godfather of Modern Hurling by Enda McEvoy
Rebels At The Double by Eamonn Young
This is an account of Cork's historic Hurling and Football triumph of 1990. The book was published just before Christmas in 1990 to ensure maximum sales. For the record Cork beat Galway in the … [Read more...] about Rebels At The Double by Eamonn Young
The Bloodied Field by Michael Foley
On the morning of 21 November 1920, Jane Boyle walked to Sunday Mass in the church where she would be married five days later. That afternoon she went with her fiancé to watch Tipperary and Dublin … [Read more...] about The Bloodied Field by Michael Foley
When the World Stops Watching by Damian Lawlor
As every sportsperson knows, the dream can’t go on forever. After years of dedication, sacrifice and single-minded obsession to get to the top, one day it all has to end. When the World Stops … [Read more...] about When the World Stops Watching by Damian Lawlor
Croke of Cashel by Mark Tierney
Thomas William Croke was the second Catholic Bishop of Auckland, New Zealand . He became Archbishop of Cashel and Emly in Ireland at a later date. He was important in the Irish nationalist … [Read more...] about Croke of Cashel by Mark Tierney
The Steadfast Rule by Brendan Mac Lua
This is the definite history of the infamous GAA ban. The ban meant that members of the British Army, Navy and RUC were prohibited from being members or playing GAA games. The ban was known as Rule … [Read more...] about The Steadfast Rule by Brendan Mac Lua
Over the Bar by Breandán O hEithir
Though he played football growing up, it was O hEithir's career in journalism and broadcasting that brought him into close contact with the GAA. He developed a passion for sports and a deep … [Read more...] about Over the Bar by Breandán O hEithir
A Centenary History of Austin Stacks GAA Club
There are only a few copies of this great history of the best GAA Club, not only in Kerry but in Ireland. Austin Stacks GAA club was founded in 1917. In 2017 the club published the history of the … [Read more...] about A Centenary History of Austin Stacks GAA Club
In My Own Words by Paul Galvin
Paul Galvin's meteoric and often controversial career with the senior Kerry football team has seen him win four All-Ireland medals, as well as six Munster championships. His inter-county career … [Read more...] about In My Own Words by Paul Galvin