Dublin v Kerry by Tom Humphries an author who has since fallen from grace. A great book documenting one our greatest sporting rivalries, much of will be requoted in the next 3 weeks.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7651 - 10/08/2013 14:16:15    1458105

Fishermantom, The Wild Geese book is good. Mind you whoever thought giving them north county savages sticks needs to have a good hard look at themselves!.

Surprised no-one has mentioned Hurling: The Revolution Years. Brilliant book. May need a new edition.

Smith's books were excellent. Used love reading them when I was a kid. He was excellent hurling writer and great books with superb photos. Just wonder where they are now :-(

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 10/08/2013 14:25:41    1458110

A super read is "The Road to Croker" by Eamonn Sweeeney. Concentrates on the 2003 season so a touch old but brilliant, he travels to games all over the country and tells the story of that season with passion. I think it would stand the test of time and worth a pop.

delboy1 (Antrim) - Posts: 7 - 10/08/2013 17:20:10    1458247

Good choice delboy. Good book and a good writer.

hurlingdub (Dublin) - Posts: 6978 - 10/08/2013 17:49:55    1458279

How to play Gaelic football by Dr Eamon O'Sullivan .

KingdomBoy1 (Kerry) - Posts: 14092 - 10/08/2013 17:58:15    1458289

I have Michael Duignans, Mickey Hartes and Donal Ogs autobiographies under the bed waiting to be read. In the middle of Ireland's professional amateurs which is only alright, struggling to get into it. The Club and Keys to the Kingdom are both fantastic. Eddie O'Sullivans autobiography is also brilliant from a non-gaa point of view.

square_ball_69 (Westmeath) - Posts: 826 - 10/08/2013 19:29:37    1458326

I'm sure the be one about cavanagh been a exemplary player out for Christmas. You'll find it in the fictional section :-)

royaldunne (Meath) - Posts: 19449 - 10/08/2013 20:20:34    1458348

How about "Coping with Loss"...BY JMcG....in psychology section

beal (Mayo) - Posts: 1388 - 10/08/2013 21:31:18    1458406

I reckon the rule book is a pretty popular read among many GAA players and managers.

"Hey, I think I see a loophole here".

joncarter (Galway) - Posts: 2692 - 10/08/2013 21:46:22    1458421

Seanie j has one out location, location, location.

Think its about giving people advice on moving properties,

AthCliath (Dublin) - Posts: 4347 - 10/08/2013 21:47:39    1458423

Lads iv TAKEN a few into consideration. Had a great oul time readin some of the posts. Ye are gas men when ye want to be. Id hate to be from kildare reading this stuff though. A sure were all one big happy family

Say the next book im onto is Last man standing from Christy O Conner again as they mention my own club so I'll get that on the In O mahonys.

Fishermantom (Limerick) - Posts: 569 - 11/08/2013 21:18:04    1459205

What are the best GAA books to buy in the last 5 years (or beyond)? Tomas O'Se is next on the list.

Here's some of my favourites
- The King Of Down Football (James McCartan)
- The Gambler (Oisin McConville)
- This Is Our Year (Declan Bogue)
- Come What May (Donal Og Cusack)
- The GAA: An Oral History

ajdoyle78 (Down) - Posts: 520 - 24/10/2015 08:36:58    1801679

Hungry Hill by Pat Critchley

crikey (Australia) - Posts: 355 - 24/10/2015 09:48:27    1801682

Superglue mentioned Kings of September earlier a fantastic book.
http://issuu.com/obrienpress/docs/kosprologue?e=1346572/8629215

Dublin v Kerry also a great book.
Both in a different era to the tactical, gym-conditioned, professional inter county setups we have now where socialising for players is almost non-existent during the championship.

GreenandRed (Mayo) - Posts: 7651 - 24/10/2015 12:47:38    1801705

Downfall. ( chronicling the fall from grace of the Meath football team!!!!

moros (Roscommon) - Posts: 1108 - 24/10/2015 13:28:21    1801711

Thomás Ó Sé autobiography "The White Heat" should be a good read. Launch at the Brehan Hotel in Killarney on Sunday.

fainleog (Limerick) - Posts: 602 - 24/10/2015 14:35:33    1801717

Kildare yearbook 2015

St.Conleth (Kildare) - Posts: 1701 - 24/10/2015 15:49:07    1801721

Fields of Fire Damien Lawlor.... Great hurling book though 2013 season is the focus

delboy1 (Antrim) - Posts: 7 - 27/10/2015 08:25:00    1802108

Just got '' This is our year '' in the library today , worth a read ?

MonaghanGlory (Monaghan) - Posts: 738 - 27/10/2015 13:35:13    1802253

The best Sports book I ever read was "Raising the Banner" , Ger Loughnanes Autobiography. Couldent leave it down!!
Also if you are a Cavan or Kerry fan or even interested in history,"The fairy tale in New York" by Paul Fitzpatrick is a great read.
One of our finest days if you are a Breffni fan and longing for a return to the Glory days.
I thought Oisin McConvilles book on addiction was very good as well. And a warning to all young sports people.

BreffniDub (None) - Posts: 377 - 27/10/2015 13:39:58    1802256