GAA books for the stocking

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Caid

#60
December 02, 2009, 04:33:58 PM Last Edit: December 02, 2009, 04:43:33 PM by Caid
This book is a biography of Sam Maguire and Liam MacCarthy - who despite their fame are largely the forgotton men of the GAA

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Name-Cup-story-MacCarthy-Maguire/dp/0955968909/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1259771528&sr=8-1
When my country takes her place among the nations of the earth...then may my epitaph be written

Qwerty28

#61
December 03, 2009, 11:02:33 PM
New Season of Sundays book also deserves a mention...new layout and design compared to last few years and some unbelieveable photos as always, a great review of the year.

Now I'm looking for some help! I have every edition apart from the 2002 version and have searched high up and low down, publishers, book shops, online and nothing! If anybody has a copy they might be willing to sell or knows where I could get it could they please let me know. Have extra copies of 2003, 2005, 2007 that I can swap if necessary.

ONeill

#62
December 04, 2009, 12:09:10 AM
I think they didn't publish one in 2002. Nothing really happened in Year Zero.
I wanna have my kicks before the whole shithouse goes up in flames.

ardmhachaabu

#63
December 20, 2009, 04:50:51 PM
Brian Corcoran's Every Single Ball, Dick Fitzgerald's King in a Kingdom of Kings and Sean kelly's Rule 42 and all that are all in Pound Land in Ann Street in Belfast for £1... if anyone's interested  ;)
Wise men talk because they have something to say; fools, because they have to say something

The Forfeit Point

#64
December 20, 2009, 06:27:39 PM
what are peoples opinions onthe peoples history book? the sound of it is really interesting and appealing. thinking of getting it for the father who would be mad into history, local and nationwide with regards the gaa

T Fearon

#65
December 20, 2009, 08:10:31 PM
Bought the People's Histort, great book but not one realy conducive to bed time reading. I must have close on 100 gaa books and haven't had time to read 1/3 of them yet! Another super book just out is the Evolution of the GAA in Ulster, one of whose authors is Donal Mc Anallen. Lists every result in the Ulster Championship, and has a photo of the late Cardinal O Fiaich performing a blessing at the official opening of my club, Portadown Tir Na Nog's, new complex way back in 1986 (has it reallly been 23 years!!!) However I pre ordered this on Amazon for £15 (£20 in Easons today) so wont actually get one until after Christmas. It does look like a great book all the same

NaomhBridAbú

#66
December 20, 2009, 08:31:15 PM
Quote from: catchandkick on November 20, 2009, 05:10:39 PM
Quote from: T O Hare on November 20, 2009, 01:51:32 PM
Kennellys book was a disappointment... It seemd that is was threw together in a few days... He has a great story but the book was poorly written!!!!!

That seems to be the general verdict.

Even 'The Kerryman' newspaper gave it a bad review, and when 'The Kerryman' gives anything Kerry related a bad review , you know you're in trouble!

I would have thought the Kerryman gave the book a bad review as Kenelly is not Kerry's favourite son at the minute - the local papers nailed him after the Murphy incident, despite him help the county to their 356,093 all-ireland title...
in the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is king. but he still only has one eye

put-it-up

#67
December 21, 2009, 01:03:05 AM
I couldn't leave Harte's book down. Read it in about two days. College attendance was badly effected. At the start it is very much about his religous beliefs but that is only to show how he got through all the tradegies that happened. In fairness to him, he really opens up his mind and gives a deep insight into his life philosophy. The man is very motivating and passionate..Wish we had him in Cavan :)

I hate half arsed biography and Breheny is such a dull writer. Micko's story is interesting but Breheny just didn't write interestingly.

Last man Standing is brilliant. If any of you are goalkeepers expecially I can't recommend reading it enough.

Working a Dream will be in my stocking this year, heard a lot of good things about it. Be nice to hear what goes on in other unsuccesful counties....
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ballinaman

#68
December 23, 2009, 03:19:37 PM
Bought Working on a dream by Damian Lawlor this morning about the waterford senior footballers. 50 pages in so far and it's a good read. Unbelievable dedication by some players with no rewards.

T Fearon

#69
December 23, 2009, 09:34:35 PM
Bought Harte's book, few chapters in and flciked on through topics of interest. What comes across is a supreme eogist and meglomaniac, eg blaming the referee for the defeat to Cork, disparaging towards Armagh (had the team and greats been in their prime in the 2003 to 2008 period Tyrone still wouldn't have won an All Ireland etc).

Trevor Hill

#70
December 23, 2009, 09:43:57 PM
The Down yearbook is a must for all Down fans. It gets better every year and is a great stocking filler. A credit to all concerned.
I`ll drop one off tomorrow in Rices in Poyntzpass for a certain Mr Fearon.  ;)

longrunsthefox

#71
December 23, 2009, 09:48:31 PM Last Edit: December 23, 2009, 11:34:40 PM by longrunsthefox
Quote from: put-it-up on December 21, 2009, 01:03:05 AM
I couldn't leave Harte's book down. Read it in about two days. College attendance was badly effected. At the start it is very much about his religous beliefs but that is only to show how he got through all the tradegies that happened. In fairness to him, he really opens up his mind and gives a deep insight into his life philosophy. The man is very motivating and passionate..Wish we had him in Cavan :)

I hate half arsed biography and Breheny is such a dull writer. Micko's story is interesting but Breheny just didn't write interestingly.

Last man Standing is brilliant. If any of you are goalkeepers expecially I can't recommend reading it enough.

Working a Dream will be in my stocking this year, heard a lot of good things about it. Be nice to hear what goes on in other unsuccesful counties....

I threw it in the corner after the first chapter and a half. The religious sermons are too much... he's a GAA manager ffs, not the Bishop of Tyrone  :-\  like he has some monopoly on spiritual living.   

Orior

#72
December 24, 2009, 12:46:12 PM
Someone bought me Donal Og's book.

Wasnt sure whether to thank them or thump them. Anyhow, its a good insight into someone who must be a torture to work with or play with.
Cover me in chocolate and feed me to the lesbians

Minder

#73
December 24, 2009, 12:51:57 PM
Got "Unlimited Heartbreak" today from Amazon, looking forward to reading a good chunk of it before Daddy Christmas comes.
"When it's too tough for them, it's just right for us"

Shazam

#74
December 24, 2009, 04:57:33 PM Last Edit: December 24, 2009, 05:20:21 PM by Shazam
Just been given that Evolution of GAA by Donal McAnallen amongst others, only flicked through but it seems to be well written and researched, the appendixes in particular are brilliant, every Ulster final team since donkeys and every Ulster championship result as well. Contributions as well from Mary McAleese, Joe Lennon, Maurice Hayes, Cardinal Brady, Mickey Harte amongst others.

Speaking of St. Michael of Harte, I have also been informed that one of my presents under the tree is his latest offering, will let ya know what I think of it.

edit: In expectation of the inevitable book vouchers tomorrow, what good GAA history books would you recommend? Mianly the formation and early days, but one that goes the whole way would be good?
Shazam Bang
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