Voices from Croke Park

Jul 4, 2024 6:20 PM

Author:Sean Potts,Sean Potts

Voices from Croke Park charts the journeys of 12 true greats of the Gaelic games, each of whom has helped shape the rich history of football and hurling. These are men who pursued glory in Ireland's greatest sporting arena, players whose passion and vision were embodied in their performances in their county's jersey.

The footballers featured are Bernard Flynn (Meath), Mikey Sheehy (Kerry), Ciarán Whelan (Dublin), Anthony Molloy (Donegal), Peter Canavan (Tyrone), Liam McHale (Mayo) and Cork footballer and hurler Jimmy Barry-Murphy. From hurling, Eamonn O'Donoghue (Cork), Tony Keady (Galway), DJ Carey (Kilkenny), Gerard McGrattan (Down) and Michael Duignan (Offaly) are interviewed.

This collection is a celebration of their achievements in the GAA, with their stories brought vividly to life by Ireland's leading sportswriters.

Reviews

Impressive and well-produced . . . the key to this book's success is the choice of interviewees and the quality of the writing

—— Irish Times

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—— Associated Press

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—— Outdoor Science

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—— Christopher Hudson , Daily Mail

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—— Mail on Sunday

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—— Brian Schofield , Sunday Times

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—— Cycle Sport

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