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He discovers part of the answer lies in tradition but just as important is the role of fate, the confluence of other separate but ultimately binding events. Bernie O'Connor, an outstanding hurler with Meelin, also in North Cork, and Cork, marries Kathleen O'Mahony from Newtown and they set up home in Kathleen's native village.  Twins are born, Ben and Gerry, other sons follow, all outstanding hurlers (a daughter, Paula, excels at camogie, winning All-Ireland medals with Cork). The twins start school on the same day in 1985 as seven other boys, all nine become top-class club hurlers. Waiting on the wings are slightly older players, such as John McCarthy and Pat Mulcahy, just enough to supplement the miracle class of 1985. Bernie turns out to be an outstanding and revolutionary hurling coach. 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Today, the tradition continues, the tribal passions remain and hurling is Ireland's greatest spectator sport. It requires skill, dedication, tenacity and that indefinable 'something special' that marks the great players apart from the mediocre ones. But are great hurlers born naturals? All agree Ring and Mackey had it. Many agree D. J. Carey had it. But what is 'it'? What are the key elements of hurling greatness? In these pages hurling is defined by its modern heroes, current and former players, managers and coaches. Donal A\"g Cusack, Pat Hartigan, Sean McMahon, Martin Storey, Ray Cummins, Nicky English, Liam Griffin, Henry Shefflin and many more: we can all agree that these men are warriors for their counties. Each season, they commit themselves to giving their all in the name of sport. Here, they and many others discuss the finer points and skills that make the perfect player. They recall epic performances, heroic protagonists, tricks, tactics and anecdotes, and offer advice on the art and craft of this ancient game. This is the first time hurling has been examined in such detail and the result is a must-read for every hurling fan, a handbook for coaches, and an insight for those who want to understand this warrior game renowned for its sportsmanship and the kinship of those who play it.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49654858219793,"sku":"GOR002746393","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"GB \/ WELL_READ \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":49663120998673,"sku":"GOR013709089","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":50234172670225,"sku":"GOR003466804","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1905172796.jpg?v=1750996311"},{"product_id":"hurling-book-diarmuid-o-flynn-9781848893214","title":"Hurling","description":"Since the time of Na Fianna, Ireland's ancient sport of hurling was used to practise and refine the art of war. 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