Paddy Mac Flynn Book

T Fearon · September 17, 2013, 11:33:54 AM

New book published, dealing with Paddy MacFlynn's Presidency of the GAA during the Hunger Strike, and the preview in to-day's Irish News describes how this traumatic time nearly split the GAA. Should be a fascinating read.

tyroneman · September 17, 2013, 01:25:12 PM

Didn't see IN yet today. What's book called?

T Fearon · September 17, 2013, 02:50:21 PM

Ah, you were looking for my tweet of the day?

Pages 6 and 7, major photographs etc. Book is called Leading through the Troubles. A life in the GAA - Paddy Mc Flynn with Alan Rodgers.(Lumen Publishing).

NP 76 · September 17, 2013, 09:39:57 PM

Paddy not doing to well at the minute around 94 I think great stories from him when you stop for a chat. True Gentleman

T Fearon · September 17, 2013, 10:59:10 PM

95 according to Irish News article.This should be a top class read.I was in Clones at the 1981 Ulster Final when the Hunger Strike protest took place on the field at half time.It will be fascinating to read how the GAA leadership kept the organisation together during this difficult period.

NP 76 · September 25, 2013, 08:14:33 AM

Just read on Down twitter account that Paddy passed away late last night. A great Gael and massive loss to the Gaa. RIP

T Fearon · September 25, 2013, 09:22:15 AM

Read the news myself on twitter this morning, from his former club in his native Co Derry.Ironically the book was to be launched tonight at 7.30pm at the Canal Court Hotel, Newry. I assume this event will be cancelled. RIP.

All of a Sludden · September 25, 2013, 11:19:45 AM

The book launch has indeed been cancelled. May he rest in peace.

downjim · September 25, 2013, 05:40:02 PM

RIP

balladmaker · September 25, 2013, 08:22:57 PM

A true gent who I was fortunate to meet a couple of years back at the Tullylish club, RIP.

T Fearon · October 12, 2013, 12:34:25 AM

Book available in Easons (Newry) and a copy purchased.Flicked through it,looks a promising read,and great photo of him shaking hands at Croker with Her Royal Highness Queen Elizabeth II

T O Hare · October 12, 2013, 01:28:10 PM

I've finished it and it's very interesting especially his struggles with the H block committee!!

tyroneman · October 18, 2013, 12:54:42 PM

Can't seem to find a copy anywhere

Is it sold out?

T Fearon · October 18, 2013, 06:46:49 PM

Loads last night in Easons Newry,if you're up that direction

tyroneman · October 19, 2013, 03:04:04 PM

Found it in Eason's Rushmere in the end up.

Looking forward to reading it.