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Zusammenfassung

From 1933 to 1940 Limerick hurlers dominated hurling. Mick Mackey was key in that era. This is an in-depth account of the life and hurling career of Mick Mackey and his beloved Limerick as recollected by close associates, former teammates, opponents and relations. It is also a compelling tale of Limerick hurling from the 1930s to the 1970s.

Mick Mackey Zusammenfassung

Mick Mackey: Hurling Legend in a Troubled County Martin Henry

From the author of the best-selling and controversial UNLIMITED HEARTBREAK From 1933 to 1940 Limerick hurlers dominated the game. Mick Mackey was key in that era, driving his team to three All-Ireland titles, five Munster championships and five national leagues. Mackey also achieved success as a Railway Cup player with Munster, and with Ahane, who were masters of Limerick hurling for many years. The greatest hurler of the era, Mackey would have expected to achieve more but success was replaced by defeat, curious team selections, bickering and politics. He failed to win another major medal and Christy Ring emerged as his rival on the hurling field. Ahane's winning streak ended in 1949 following a near-fatal row in a club game in which teammate Mick Herbert almost lost his life. Mackey was a key witness in the subsequent court trial. This is a fascinating insight into the life and hurling career of Mick Mackey and his beloved Limerick. First-hand accounts from close associates, former teammates, opponents and relations offer a different dimension to the original Mackey story. It lays bare the politics and the infighting that have dogged hurling in the troubled county and is a compelling tale of Limerick hurling from the 1930s to the 1970s.

Über Martin Henry

Henry Martin, author of the widely acclaimed Unlimited Heartbreak, played underage with Galbally in Limerick and still plays club football. He played hurling for Garryspillane when hurling in Galbally disbanded and has been a GAA referee since 2002. A graduate of the University of Limerick and qualified teacher, he wrote a weekly GAA column in the Limerick Leader and now writes for Hurling World and the website An Fear Rua.

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Acknowledgements; List of Interviewees; Playing Achievements; Prologue. Chapter 1: Pre-1932: Humble Beginnings. Chapter 2: 1932-5: Golden Years. Chapter 3: 1936-9: Steady Descent. Chapter 4: 1940: Indian Summer. Chapter 5: 1941-4: Emergency Years. Chapter 6: 1945-9: Self-Destruction. Chapter 7: 1950: Damning Evidence. Chapter 8: 1951-4: Terminal Decline. Chapter 9: 1955-6: Mackey's Greyhounds. Chapter 10: 1957 Onwards: Wilderness Years. Chapter 11: Life After Hurling. Chapter 12: Modern Heroes. Epilogue. Bibliography.

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GOR013667412
9781848891012
B0092I4F70
Mick Mackey: Hurling Legend in a Troubled County Martin Henry
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20110810
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