The Heart and Soul of Kerry Football

The Heart and Soul of Kerry Football by Weeshie Fogarty

Why has Kerry, in the rugged south-west, won more All-Ireland Gaelic football championships than any other county? It’s a fascinating question, and The Heart & Soul of Kerry Football provides plenty of answers. Weeshie Fogarty tells stories about the great players he played with and against, Kerry’s intense rivalries and its outstanding captains. He extols the handing down of a unique tradition, and explains why the increasing profile of girls and women bodes well for the future of the sport. Weeshie also selects his all-time most skilful/classy/stylish team, which is sure to spark debate in the homes and pubs of Kerry. Gaelic football is the very heartbeat of Irish life and culture, both in the Kingdom and beyond, and players and coaches from the most successful county have grown the sport in Ireland and internationally. This unique book reveals the living heart and soul of Kerry football.

there has never been much about Kerry football that Weeshie doesn’t know, and it shows

-- Kerry’s Eye

plenty to recommend … well-written

-- Gaelic Life Magazine

a concise exploration of Kerry footballing culture past and present by one of the county’s top commentators and personalities

-- Irish Independent

a nugget-filled dance through Kerry’s history by the legendary broadcaster

-- Irish Times

recommended reading for anyone interested in the Kerry football story

-- Killarney Advertiser

getting stuck into a copy of Weeshie Fogarty’s new book – The Heart & Soul of Kerry Football – less than 48 hrs after another heart-breaking defeat to Dublin, proved just the sort of tonic I needed

-- The Kerryman

Many great books have been written over the years that skim the surface of what exactly makes Kerry Football tickBut Weeshie’s narrative proves that he, perhaps, has come closer than most to finding out ... this book is a great opportunity to sit back and remind yourself again of why exactly Kerry is still, and always will be, the greatest footballing county in Ireland. All is not lost, far from it in fact.

-- The Kerryman

promises to be one of the finest insights into a GAA culture to ever grace the bookshelves and is most certainly worthy of every sporting book list this coming Autumn

-- the42.ie

a very aptly named book, packed with references and observations from someone who very accurately reflects the reality in the title … I have no hesitation in strongly recommending it

-- Kerry’s Eye

One of Ireland's best-known sports broadcasters, Weeshie Fogarty was a true sports fan. An All Ireland winning player for Kerry, and referee at the highest level, he also represented Ireland at all levels in basketball. His Terrace Talk programme on Radio Kerry had a fanatical following. Weeshie died in 2018.

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ISBN 13	9781847178275
ISBN 10	1847178278
Title	The Heart and Soul of Kerry Football
Author	Weeshie Fogarty
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	O'Brien Press Ltd
Year published	2016-09-05
Number of pages	256
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.