The GAA Immortals: 100 Gaelic Games Legends

By (author) John Scally

The lore and legend of Gaelic Games has been shaped by great players. Since Adam was a boy special players have had a unique power to make the heart skip a beat.This book celebrates 100 of them: footballers, hurlers, managers, ladies’ footballers and camogie players from the start of the twentieth century to the present day. The book is based around exclusive interviews with a who’s who of Gaelic games. And it covers all the GAA codes.Icons of the games featured include: Dick Fitzgerald, Mick Mackey, Christy Ring, Jack Lynch, Nicky Rackard, Mick O’Connell, Sean O’Neill, Eddie Keher, Jimmy Barry-Murphy, Angela Downey, Sue Ramsbottom, Nicky English, DJ Carey, Peter Canavan, Henry Shefflin, Gooch Cooper and Joe Canning. And there’s plenty to read for GAA fans of any age.Every county has their own stars and each county is represented here. All 32 counties are featured.

Reviews of The GAA Immortals: 100 Gaelic Games Legends

"Nothing adorns the rich history of the GAA like a great player. This book is a true celebration of the greats of the GAA." SEAN BOYLAN; "John Scally's latest book celebrates the fantastic players, the unforgettable games, the great rivalries and the wonderful pride in parish and county that is part and parcel of the GAA." EILEEN DUNNE