| The Best of the West: Gaa Greats of Connacht Contributor(s): Scally, John (Author) |
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ISBN: 1905172826 ISBN-13: 9781905172825 Publisher: Collins Press OUR PRICE: $39.56 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 2009 Annotation: Paying homage to great games and great heroes, John Scally celebrates top GAA players from Connacht since the 1930s. While footballers form the majority, great Galway hurlers also feature. Stars interviewed range from Jimmy Murray, who captained Roscommon in the 1940s, through to legends like Mayo's Paddy Prendergast, Leitrim's Packy McGarty, Galway's John Connolly, Sligo's Eamon O'Hara, and TV pundits Martin Carney and Kevin McStay. All have a compelling story to tell. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Sports & Recreation | History |
| Dewey: 796.094 |
| LCCN: 2009358978 |
| Physical Information: 0.9" H x 6.2" W x 9.3" (1.65 lbs) 244 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Based on exclusive interviews, these essays feature 40 top GAA players from Connacht since the 1930s. As is to be expected footballers for the majority but great Galway hurlers also feature. All were proud wearers of their county colours, men of passion and dedication, some winning All-Ireland medals, others not so lucky. |