Just finished 'GAA: A people's history'. Enjoyable read, some good photos and gives great insight into the GAA in the very early years. One photo I was particularly suprised by was of Wembly stadium filled with people watching an hurling exhibition game between Tipp and Kilkenny I think during the 1960's or 70's. Just showed how may exiles there were and I suppose still are abroad.

Also read a very funny book a couple of years ago which I picked up in the airport. It was a collection of GAA quotes and statistics, cant recall the name. Tom Humphries was the author perhaps? Not sure but it was worth the read.

Goodfella, Tir (None) - Posts: 1652 - 14/01/2010 18:34:40    533216

just finished reading Around the world in GAA days - good read and a real eye opener to the GAA beyond these shores - good piece in it about two young lads knocking a hurling ball back and forward to each other one wearing a celtic jersey the other a rangers top!!!!

tyroneredhand (Tyrone) - Posts: 34 - 14/01/2010 18:38:09    533221

Finished Kenelly's book last week A good read. I didnt think too much of him prior to reading it but he comes across pretty well. Besides the highly publicised part about his asault on Cork's Murphy , there is plenty of interesting things in it like his thoughts on professionalism in the GAA, & the Compromise rules game in 06.

Like I said he comes across pretty well unlike Donal Og Cusack's effort. It just showed how self-centered he is & confirmed the arrogance & self-importance that he & his Cork team mates feel. Its worth reading if only to see how much a load of rubbish it is!

blu (Down) - Posts: 1240 - 31/01/2010 14:55:32    547383

The book about the Waterford footballers is by far the best

jimmy90 (Kildare) - Posts: 160 - 31/01/2010 15:53:22    547416

The Waterford one is v good.

theblindassasin (Meath) - Posts: 915 - 31/01/2010 20:04:35    547684

"Also read a very funny book a couple of years ago which I picked up in the airport. It was a collection of GAA quotes and statistics, cant recall the name. Tom Humphries was the author perhaps? Not sure but it was worth the read."

God and the Referee, by Eoghan Corry?

I read Donal Og's book and really enjoyed it. Wouldn't be his biggest fan and to be honest the book didn't really change that all that much, but I understand better where he is coming from now. His drive to be the absolute best comes across as does his love of hurling and how important it is to him. He also justifies a lot of the GPAs actions well.

roundball (Tipperary) - Posts: 2514 - 31/01/2010 20:33:44    547726

Was given the Cork goalie's book a present. I haven't spoke to the person who gave it to me since. Worst. Christmas. Present. Ever.

nocky (Wexford) - Posts: 2059 - 31/01/2010 20:34:06    547727

I find it while hard to read GAA books with pictures in them, Even if there is only a couple I get carried away and look at the pictures and then I just abandon the book

Orlaith (Derry) - Posts: 4282 - 31/01/2010 21:30:07    547800

nocky
County: Wexford
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why do you feel the same as him....donal og gained so much respect from me because of that book!!

lowerormond (Tipperary) - Posts: 1267 - 02/02/2010 21:40:03    549947

donal og book is good. his version of strike is interesting and you get a good insight into what goes on at county board level which we all know happens but we never know how bad things are.......

AnSpidealfan (Galway) - Posts: 132 - 03/02/2010 21:08:17    551023

You get a one sided opinion of what goes on at county board level from Cusack's book.

He omits certain facts from his version of events!

blu (Down) - Posts: 1240 - 03/02/2010 21:16:28    551035

You get a one sided opinion of what goes on at county board level from Cusack's book.

He omits certain facts from his version of events!

blu (Down) - Posts: 1240 - 03/02/2010 21:22:28    551042

tyroneredhand
County: Tyrone
Posts: 12

533221 just finished reading Around the world in GAA days - good read and a real eye opener to the GAA beyond these shores - good piece in it about two young lads knocking a hurling ball back and forward to each other one wearing a celtic jersey the other a rangers top!!!!

Yeah, just finished that one myself tyroneredhand. I really enjoyed the Asian stories as many of us have now experienced the USA and Austrailian adventures. Its just a pity Aaron hadn't more money to further explore more of the Windy city, Boston and NewYork. I don't know how his stomach or head stuck it out for the whole year!! Treasure island in San Francisco looks very impressive.

I think Aaron is actually from Snuf's club in Dublin as Lucan was mentioned quite alot

mugsys_barber (Tyrone) - Posts: 2160 - 03/02/2010 21:23:44    551044

iknow it could be one sided in the book but i know here in galway a lot of stuff is happening in county board and it has nothing to do with the love of the game but more to do with their egos and id say its happening everywhere

AnSpidealfan (Galway) - Posts: 132 - 03/02/2010 21:31:40    551057