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Great GAA Rivalries

Author : John Scally
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1785302949
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Great GAA Rivalries written by John Scally and published by Black & White Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2019-10-24 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fans always answer in the affirmative when their team asks: Will you still love me tomorrow? However, for many GAA fans it is their rivalries that guide them and define them. This unique book celebrates the age-old rivalries that have energised and enlivened the GAA. Based on exclusive interviews with a veritable Who's Who of the great and the good of Gaelic Games, here are remarkable insights into the controversies, epic matches and the thrilling events on and off the field which great GAA rivalries have generated. Full of arresting anecdotes that represent each county, these pages capture the extraordinary pride and passion of Ireland's greatest national treasures: Gaelic football, hurling, ladies football and camogie. John Scally is a lecturer in Trinity College, but in his spare time is a writer and broadcaster. Since 1992 he has written 40 books with cumulative sales of over 150,000 copies. He is the author of the biggest selling GAA book in Ireland, Raising the Banner:The Biography of Ger Loughnane, and for a few years his biography of Tony Ward was the biggest selling rugby book in Ireland. 'Will bring back a treasure trove of great memories for GAA fans.' Cyril Farrell 'There have been many rivalries through the decades and John Scally will navigate you through them as only he can, with great insight and knowledge and an unrivalled love for our native games.' Donal Ryan 'Pulsates with the thrills and spills of epic contests, clashes and controversies. A must read book for GAA fans. It reminds us of who we are.' John O'Mahony

101 Great GAA Controversies

Author : John Scally
Publisher : Black & White Publishing
ISBN 13 : 178530416X
Total Pages : 349 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book 101 Great GAA Controversies written by John Scally and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2022-10-13 with total page 349 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 101 Great GAA Controversies is a collection of fascinating accounts from the field with appearances from some famous and infamous personalities, like Joe Brolly, Ger Loughnane, Pat Spillane and Babs Keating. With stories from the last 130 years, it is the major controversies that turn national games into our nationwide issues, often infuriating but never boring! Revealing insights into the Cork hurling strikes; Bloody Sunday; The Battle of Omagh; the Tony Keady affair; Louth's lost Leinster final; Kerry's undressing; the Sky Sports deal and of course the gripping events of the never to be forgotten hurling summer of 1998, this collection is bound to enthral all fans of Gaelic Games and might even settle a score or two. Including epic tales from Gaelic football, women's football, camogie and hurling, this book is sure to entertain fans of every GAA sport and continue the lore of the Gaelic Games.

Big Games

Author : Michael Bradley
Publisher : Potomac Books, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1597974617
Total Pages : 631 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (979 download)

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Download or read book Big Games written by Michael Bradley and published by Potomac Books, Inc.. This book was released on 2006 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Big Games provides readers with an in-depth look at ten of college football's biggest rivalries and what puts them in such rare company"--Page 2 of cover

Blood, Sweat, and Cheers

Author : Todd Mishler
Publisher : Big Earth Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781931599955
Total Pages : 212 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (999 download)

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Download or read book Blood, Sweat, and Cheers written by Todd Mishler and published by Big Earth Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For pure spectacle, passion and tradition, nothing in sports beats a college football rivalry--and the Big Ten has some of the best. Whether it's Wisconsin and Minnesota renewing thier ancient battle for Paul Bunyan's Axe, or Ohio State and Michigan scrapping for conference dominance, you'll discover the history, ritual, and color of some of football's oldest and greatest blood feuds.

The People's Games

Author : John Scally
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1785303279
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book The People's Games written by John Scally and published by Black & White Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2020-10-01 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For over 130 years the GAA has been at the heart of Irish life. Now, in The People’s Games, John Scally tells the compelling stories of the men and women behind the rich history of Gaelic Games. Since the introduction of television Gaelic Games have become a huge entertainment industry, yet at their core remain deeply embedded in the local community. They shape the national conversation and lift the mood of the country. Hurling, ladies’ football, camogie and Gaelic football are Ireland’s greatest national treasures. Gaelic Games are part of the DNA of the Irish Race, and the people are the beating heart of the Games. This comprehensive collection captures the GAA’s evolving history, the fabled heroes, the controversies, the scandals, the pulsating games, the fans, the centrality of the clubs, and the unending and heart-stopping drama. Full of fascinating insights, amusing anecdotes, thrilling tales and new revelations about famous incidents and epic encounters, this volume brings the people’s games alive in all their vibrancy. Based on exclusive interviews, this captivating compendium explores the rich history of the men and women of the GAA who made it all happen.

100 Great GAA Moments

Author : John Scally
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1785302329
Total Pages : 320 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book 100 Great GAA Moments written by John Scally and published by Black & White Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In its long and rich history the GAA has provided many great moments. This book is a celebration of one hundred of the best of them: the Thunder and Lightning Final; the Polo Grounds Final; Seamus Darby's goal in 1982; the epic clashes between Dublin and Meath in 1991; Leitrim's Connacht title in 1994; Clare ending 81 years in the wilderness; Wexford becoming home to `the Riverdance of Sport' and the GAA opening up Croke Park to other sports. These moments and many more are featured in these pages. Based on exclusive interviews as seen through the eyes of the key personalities who shaped them, it goes behind the scenes and offers unique eyewitness accounts of the dramas on and off the pitch that captivated, enthralled and occasionally infuriated the nation. New light is shed on old controversies, fresh insights into the players and personalities that linger long in the memory are provided, and the epic contests that turned the national games into the national soap opera are recounted by the men and women who were there in the heat of the battles. With all 32 counties included, 100 GREAT GAA MOMENTS is a treasure trove of the incredible people and events that have made the games what they are today.

Simply Red

Author : John Scally
Publisher : Black & White Publishing Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1785303317
Total Pages : 309 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Simply Red written by John Scally and published by Black & White Publishing Ltd. This book was released on 2021-11-18 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'It's a funny old game.' - JIMMY GREAVES From golden balls to golden balls-ups, this kit bag of double entendres, outrageous quips and quotes is guaranteed to tickle your funny bone. A must for all Man Utd fans. 'SIMPLY RED captures many of the laughs associated with Manchester United.' - KEN DOHERTY 'A must-read not just for United fans, but for every football fan out there!' - SIMON DELANEY

Kings for a Day

Author : Niall McCoy
Publisher : The O'Brien Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1788494040
Total Pages : 264 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (884 download)

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Download or read book Kings for a Day written by Niall McCoy and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2022-09-26 with total page 264 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 22 September, 2002 is a date engrained in the mind of every Armagh fan. At Croke Park for the first time ever, the Sam Maguire was lifted in front of a sea of orange and white and the celebrations continued for months. Twenty years on, the story of that famous day is revisited and examined and the reasons for their ascent are detailed by those at the heart of the journey. Orchard stars, fans and opponents all contribute to paint a vivid picture of the day that Armagh were Kings for a Day. Kings for a Day is a book to celebrate that success but also to give readers a new and exciting insight on what exactly happened inside the tight-knit dressing room that took Armagh from also-rans to All-Ireland champions.

The Greatest College Football Rivalries of All Time

Author : Martin Gitlin
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1442229845
Total Pages : 355 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (422 download)

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Download or read book The Greatest College Football Rivalries of All Time written by Martin Gitlin and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2014-08-14 with total page 355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: College football is one of the most popular sports in the United States. Fans follow their favorite team with unfailing loyalty, and nowhere do the colors come out more fervently than when rivals face off. These games bring out the passion, the rituals, and even the rage of football fans across the country. Whether based on history and tradition, or proximity and local pride, college rivalry games have an intensity unmatched by any other sporting event. The Greatest College Football Rivalries of All Time: The Civil War, the Iron Bowl, and Other Memorable Matchups showcases the best of these competitions. Martin Gitlin details game highlights, the history behind the rivalries, and how the fans, players, and coaches have impacted the matchups. The fourteen top rivalries are covered, including the always-intense battles between the Ohio State Buckeyes and the Michigan Wolverines, the great in-state rivalry between the Auburn Tigers and the Alabama Crimson Tide, and the historic contests between the Army Black Knights and the Navy Midshipmen. In addition to capturing the action of the games, this book also covers the personal stories that heighten the passion and intensity of the rivalries—including pranks pulled over the years by opposing fans. With stats and series highlights detailed in each entry, and featuring historical and contemporary photographs throughout its pages, The Greatest College Football Rivalries of All Time is a must-read for every fan of college football.

Great College Football Rivalries

Author : Ken Rappoport
Publisher : Ace Books
ISBN 13 : 9780448146249
Total Pages : 356 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (462 download)

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Download or read book Great College Football Rivalries written by Ken Rappoport and published by Ace Books. This book was released on 1978 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Will Galway Beat Mayo?

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Will Galway Beat Mayo? written by and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Extraordinary GAA People

Author : John Scally
Publisher : Black & White Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1785306316
Total Pages : 276 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (853 download)

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Download or read book Extraordinary GAA People written by John Scally and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2024-09-12 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Gaelic Games has been shaped by great players. Since its inception, special players have made hearts soar with daring moves, acheived sporting glory and created everlasting memories. Now Extraordinary GAA People celebrates the achievements of the very best footballers, hurlers, managers, ladies footballers and camogie players from the start of the twentieth century to the present day. Based around exclusive interviews , Extraordinary GAA People is a roster of legendary Gaelic Games icons, with stars from all 32 counties represented, giving a unique and fascinating account of the greatest heroes and legends of the games.

The GAA

Author : John Scally
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 1845969472
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (459 download)

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Download or read book The GAA written by John Scally and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

100 GAA Greats

Author : John Scally
Publisher : Random House
ISBN 13 : 184596943X
Total Pages : 308 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (459 download)

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Download or read book 100 GAA Greats written by John Scally and published by Random House. This book was released on 2011-04-01 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 100 GAA Greats, John Scally celebrates the most significant players Gaelic games have brought us in their 125-year history. He selects those footballers, hurlers, managers and camogie players who have lit up Irish sport, becoming national treasures in the process, and highlights their remarkable skills. Amongst those included in this unique who's who of the sport are Christy Ring, Mick O'Connell, Nicky Rackard, Mick Mackey, John Joe O'Reilly, Nicky English, Mickey Harte, Kevin Moran, Enda Colleran, D.J. Carey, Angela Downey, Ger Loughnane, John O'Mahony, Justin McCarthy, Colm O'Rourke, Matt Connor and Liam Griffin. Many of the profiles featured in the book are based on exclusive interviews with the stars themselves, as well as with some of their competitors. The entries offer candid insights into the many pivotal events, major controversies, epic matches and thrilling contests to have occurred during the GAA's existence. Laced with humour and packed with entertaining anecdotes, 100 GAA Greats pulsates with insider's knowledge. It will inform, entertain, enlighten, amuse and spark debate, and is a must for all GAA fans.

100 Extraordinary GAA Occasions

Author : John Scally
Publisher : Black & White Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781785304859
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (48 download)

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Download or read book 100 Extraordinary GAA Occasions written by John Scally and published by Black & White Publishing. This book was released on 2023-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A morale-boosting collection of the most unforgettable occasions in the history of GAA, across all counties and Gaelic Games.

The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Gaelic Football & Hurling

Author : Martin Breheny
Publisher : Carlton Publishing Group
ISBN 13 : 9781842223369
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (233 download)

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Download or read book The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Gaelic Football & Hurling written by Martin Breheny and published by Carlton Publishing Group. This book was released on 2001 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Gaelic Football & Hurling is a comprehensive, single-volume work on two of Ireland's most popular sports. They combine skill, athleticism and courage in a wonderfully exciting mix, arousing passions throughout the country and great rivalries between not just county teams, but the teams of each parish too. The GAA is the governing body and is based at Croke Park which hosts the finals of the All-Ireland Championships in both games each September. This book gives one of the best overviews of the two sports, explaining the rules, the development of each and looking at the players and managers who have made the sports the successes they are today. With thrilling descriptions of the great matches and accounts of all the key moments, The Ultimate Encyclopedia of Gaelic Football & Hurling contains everything of importance on Ireland's two greatest national sports.

Jason Sherlock

Author : Donny Mahoney
Publisher : The O'Brien Press Ltd
ISBN 13 : 1788493036
Total Pages : 146 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (884 download)

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Download or read book Jason Sherlock written by Donny Mahoney and published by The O'Brien Press Ltd. This book was released on 2021-09-06 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Before Jason Sherlock was an icon of Hill 16, he was a prodigy in basketball, soccer and even hurling. Follow Jason's journey from an estate in Finglas to the top of the Irish sporting world and how he became an Dublin GAA icon as the Boys in Blue won the All-Ireland football final in 1995. It wasn't always easy, as Jason had to cope with racist abuse from an early age. After his inspiring playing career, Jason would go on to become a trusted assistant for Jim Gavin during Dublin's five-in-a-row run. Discover how a boy from the Dublin northside found strength in his difference to become a gaelic football great.