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 27. The ban was in place from inception of the Association until it was removed in 1971.
The Steadfast Rule was published in 1967. The book charts the application of ban and how it impacted of players and officials.
This is an important book as it opens a window on how the main sporting organisation has evolved from its inception, to these more liberal times.