100 GAA Greats

100 GAA Greats Synopsis

In 100 GAA Greats, John Scally celebrates the most significant players Gaelic games have brought us in their 125-year history. He selects those footballers, hurlers, managers and camogie players who have lit up Irish sport, becoming national treasures in the process, and highlights their remarkable skills. Amongst those included in this unique whos who of the sport are Christy Ring, Mick OConnell, Nicky Rackard, Mick Mackey, John Joe OReilly, Nicky English, Mickey Harte, Kevin Moran, Enda Colleran, D.J. Carey, Angela Downey, Ger Loughnane, John OMahony, Justin McCarthy, Colm ORourke, Matt Connor and Liam Griffin. Many of the profiles featured in the book are based on exclusive interviews with the stars themselves, as well as with some of their competitors. The entries offer candid insights into the many pivotal events, major controversies, epic matches and thrilling contests to have occurred during the GAAs existence. Laced with humour and packed with entertaining anecdotes, 100 GAA Greats pulsates with insiders knowledge. It will inform, entertain, enlighten, amuse and spark debate, and is a must for all GAA fans.