Munster Hurling Legends by Eamonn Sweeney
Hurling is a game like no other. It is the fastest field game in the world and one of the oldest: a game that demands superb skill, lightning speed and split second reactions. In Munster, hurling is a religion! For the players and fans there is nothing to compare to the clash of the ash and the sweet moment of victory. Eamonn Sweeney introduces the stars of Munster hurling, the games that have brought the crowds to tears and the colourful stories and legends that have become part of hurling lore. From around the province, Munster has bred some of the finest hurlers ever seen: Christy Ring, Mick Mackey, Tom Cheasty, John Doyle and Sean McMahon, to name but a few. Munster Hurling Legends is a celebration of the sport, the players, the wins and the losses, and of course, of Munster itself -- the home of hurling!
'A real treasure for lovers of the ancient game' -- Gaelic World Annual 2003
'A superb book full of colour, incidents and stories to tellBuy it, it will make a superb gift for an enthusiast' -- The Clare County Express
'In Munster, hurling is not a sport, it's a way of life, which makes this book a must' -- The Carlow People
'The passion of Munster hurling action is encapsulated in wonderful photographs' -- Killarney Advertiser
'A zestfully written, hugely entertaining account by a top-class ink-slinger' -- The Irish Independent * Irish Independent *
'Sweeney has a wonderful ability to merge the art of story telling into the provision of a history lesson ... this effort is a joy as he weaves the reader through the ages.' -- The Irish Examiner * The Irish Examiner *
'Hurling fans from near and far should enjoy this entertaining and informative look back at the highlights from the game's hotbed.' -- The Irish News
'Entertaining study that spans seven decades of the sport in that province.' -- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *
'Entertaining study that spans seven decades of the sport in that province.' -- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *
'Hurling fans from near and far should enjoy this entertaining and informative look back at the highlights from the game's hotbed.' -- The Irish News
'Sweeney has a wonderful ability to merge the art of story telling into the provision of a history lesson ... this effort is a joy as he weaves the reader through the ages.' -- The Irish Examiner * The Irish Examiner *
'A zestfully written, hugely entertaining account by a top-class ink-slinger' -- The Irish Independent * Irish Independent *
'The passion of Munster hurling action is encapsulated in wonderful photographs' -- Kilkenny Advertiser
'In Munster, hurling is not a sport, it's a way of life, which makes this book a must' -- The Carlow People
'A superb book full of colour, incidents and stories to tell. Buy it, it will make a superb gift for an enthusiast' -- Clare County Express
'A real treasure for lovers of the ancient game' -- Gaelic World Annual 2003
'A superb book full of colour, incidents and stories to tellBuy it, it will make a superb gift for an enthusiast' -- The Clare County Express
'In Munster, hurling is not a sport, it's a way of life, which makes this book a must' -- The Carlow People
'The passion of Munster hurling action is encapsulated in wonderful photographs' -- Killarney Advertiser
'A zestfully written, hugely entertaining account by a top-class ink-slinger' -- The Irish Independent * Irish Independent *
'Sweeney has a wonderful ability to merge the art of story telling into the provision of a history lesson ... this effort is a joy as he weaves the reader through the ages.' -- The Irish Examiner * The Irish Examiner *
'Hurling fans from near and far should enjoy this entertaining and informative look back at the highlights from the game's hotbed.' -- The Irish News
'Entertaining study that spans seven decades of the sport in that province.' -- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *
'Entertaining study that spans seven decades of the sport in that province.' -- The Irish Times * The Irish Times *
'Hurling fans from near and far should enjoy this entertaining and informative look back at the highlights from the game's hotbed.' -- The Irish News
'Sweeney has a wonderful ability to merge the art of story telling into the provision of a history lesson ... this effort is a joy as he weaves the reader through the ages.' -- The Irish Examiner * The Irish Examiner *
'A zestfully written, hugely entertaining account by a top-class ink-slinger' -- The Irish Independent * Irish Independent *
'The passion of Munster hurling action is encapsulated in wonderful photographs' -- Kilkenny Advertiser
'In Munster, hurling is not a sport, it's a way of life, which makes this book a must' -- The Carlow People
'A superb book full of colour, incidents and stories to tell. Buy it, it will make a superb gift for an enthusiast' -- Clare County Express
'A real treasure for lovers of the ancient game' -- Gaelic World Annual 2003
Eamonn Sweeney was born in 1968 in the nearly hurling-free county of Sligo, a deficiency remedied by his hurling-mad father from Kilkenny. He has written on sports for the Irish Examiner for a number of years, and is the author of two novels, The Photograph and Waiting for the Healer, a book on soccer, There's Only One Red Army, and a play, Bruen's Twis. Eamonn now lives in County Cork and regularly broadcasts on RTÉ radio and television on a wide variety of topics. Sport, however, remains his first love.
| SKU | Unavailable |
| ISBN 13 | 9780862788469 |
| ISBN 10 | 0862788463 |
| Title | Munster Hurling Legends |
| Author | Eamonn Sweeney |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | O'Brien Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2003-11-18 |
| Number of pages | 176 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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