As much as I admire Joe Canning as a hurler, I'm not sure how much he can have to tell at such a young age.

Dammon, it has been a while since I've read that book, I just remember enjoying it. I'll have to dig it out again and have another read.

OMG (Meath) - Posts: 21 - 24/08/2009 21:57:29    402837

Sorry, the sarcasm in relation to Joe Canning was lost on me the first time... I'm having a slow day!!!

OMG (Meath) - Posts: 21 - 24/08/2009 22:02:09    402847

Micky Harte-Gone in 60 Seconds-great read

kingdomfan (Kerry) - Posts: 393 - 24/08/2009 22:02:20    402849

OMG

It's well worth digging it out again. It must have been a long time ago that you read i as it is not very easy to forget. You seem to be a person who reads a lot of GAA books. Wha others have you read and would recommend

dammon (Meath) - Posts: 1291 - 24/08/2009 22:03:27    402853

To be honest, it depends on what you are looking for. There are autobiographies, funny quote books, history of G.A.A., memoirs, there is quite a selection and most are worth reading and have something of value in them. One thing I would say is that Michael O'Muircheartaigh has a wonderful way of telling stories and his books are most certainly worth reading, even if they are not all totally G.A.A. related.

OMG (Meath) - Posts: 21 - 24/08/2009 22:32:21    402899

Sam's for the Hills is the best GAA book. Mickey Harte's is a good read. Hurling the Revolution Years is one you could read again and again. Nicky Englishs' Beyond the Tunnel is also very good. And speaking as a goalkeeper - Last Man Standing certainly struck a nerve

The Face (Monaghan) - Posts: 890 - 25/08/2009 08:58:59    403126

Dammon, Liam Dunne's book "I crossed the line" is a great read. Also Ger Loughnane "Raising the Banner" is a great read, boy did those players go through hell! Also I would say "Last man standing" by Christy O'Connor is a good read, its about hurling goalkeepers. I think somewhere I read Davy Fitz's book but cant really remember to be honest, it doesnt stick out as much to me as the other 3. I had the privilege of meeting John Scally a few years ago and he is a great guy and his books are very good, I am almost certain he wrote Loughnane's book.

Pinkie (Wexford) - Posts: 4100 - 25/08/2009 13:15:05    403408

Anyone ever read "Every Single Ball"

dammon (Meath) - Posts: 1291 - 25/08/2009 15:34:27    403636

There is a couple of very good autobiographys out:
Brian Corcoran's,
Jack O'Connor's,
Oisin McConnville
Liam Dunne
Babs Keating

Last Man Standing and a book that follows a season with dublin is good.

Wexico1 (Galway) - Posts: 34 - 25/08/2009 15:48:21    403649

There's no way I'd buy Liam Dunne's book, but did any of the other Wexford team of 96, or maybe Liam Griffin write a book? Always admired that team and their manager, just not Dunne.

slayer (Limerick) - Posts: 6483 - 25/08/2009 15:52:09    403655

House of Pain!!!....Its all to do with basically the heartache that Mayo football has been through since 1953!....Excellent book. Its tough reading it from a mayo perspective. But people from other counties would find it very iteresting reading. A guy from the Irish Times wrote it i think.

clubstar09 (Mayo) - Posts: 463 - 25/08/2009 16:12:44    403680

Princes of Pigskin, A Century of Kerry Footballers by Joe O Muircheartaigh and TJ Flynn. Great book, brilliantly written. You'll know after reading this book what football means to Kerry people and why they are so good. The two GAA Quiz Books by Christy O Connor are enjoyable as well.

Greengrass (Louth) - Posts: 6181 - 25/08/2009 20:25:30    403957

keys to the kingdom - jack o connor is an interesting book but written badly. it feels that hes very whiny and trying to get everyone to feel sorry for him.

beaufortboyo (Kerry) - Posts: 63 - 25/08/2009 20:49:16    403982

Anyone know where to buy a copy of mickey harte Kicking down heaven's door I am have no luck with all the big shops
thanks

redbomb (Tyrone) - Posts: 167 - 25/08/2009 21:29:55    404045

mickey harte-Kicking down heaven's door
super book

Augher (Tyrone) - Posts: 125 - 25/08/2009 21:38:59    404062

Yea last man standing is definately the best gaa/hurling book i've read. really enjoyable. Also think charlie's and fitzy's books were excellent. anyone know where i can get a copy of justin mac's hooked on hurling? searched high and low. not to be got.

Bon (Kildare) - Posts: 2411 - 25/08/2009 21:39:51    404065

Liam Dunnes book was enjoyable and gives a great insight into the player and Wexfod while O'Connor's Last Man Standing is a great read with a particular focus on the goal keepers starting with Cusack. Charlie Carter's book was just ok while Loughnanes book was really excellent and again gives a great insight into his way of thinking. Paddy Russel's book on his refereeing was ok too and gives a different slant over the usual GAA book. Some funny things happen in Tipp if Russel is to be believed.
Lookng forward to Cody's one if he is bringing one out! Enjoyed Brian Corcoran's book and shows the level of professionalism that is now going into the preparation of inter county teams. Really admire Corcoran after reading the book! Very honest book.

carlowman (Carlow) - Posts: 1881 - 25/08/2009 22:02:22    404100

I have a gift card to Barnes and Noble. It's a book chain here in the States. They have two books entitled "The Best of the West: GAA Greats of Connacht "
and "Over the Bar: A Personal Relationship With the GAA"
Has anyone read either of these two?

mikeyjoe (USA) - Posts: 415 - 29/08/2009 04:06:50    408387

Red Bomb-I have a copy somewhere, I'll have root for it

The Face (Monaghan) - Posts: 890 - 29/08/2009 23:12:49    408806