Book description
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.
John Scally works as a teacher in Dublin and was formerly a
journalist and broadcaster. He is the author of over 20 books, including
The GAA: An Oral History
,
Odd-Shaped Balls
and
Legends of Irish Rugby
.
