An Emerald Odyssey
In Search of the Gods of Golf and Ireland
Paul J. Zingg.

Paul Zingg was beckoned by the golf courses of Ireland and finds them a magnificent blend of landscape, history, mythology and mystery Near Waterville Golf Links, Staigue Fort speaks of early invaders. At Druid’s Glen, Wicklow, at the twelfth hole, among a grove of sacred oaks, are the remains of a druid altar. This journey provides a fresh perspective on golf in Ireland and on Ireland.

978-1905172566

HB
200pp
184 x 203mm
€18.99/£13.99
2008
Black & white photos, two-colour text

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Christy Ring
Hurling’s Greatest
Tim Horgan.

NEW IN PAPERBACK
Christy Ring from Cloyne, County Cork, is regarded as the greatest hurler of all time. Tim Horgan traces his playing career with its many highlights and captures his unique charisma that excited and attracted people to him It pays due respect to his opponents and the drab conditions in which all lived and played. Included is Ben Kiely’s report on Christy playing at the opening of Casement Park, Belfast, in 1953, and an unpublished interview before the 1953 All-Ireland. It is a lively, affectionate account of his lifelong commitment to hurling, embellished with memories of great players and personalities, and glorious games won and lost.

978-1905172740

PB
374pp
234 x 156mm
€17.99/£13.99
2008
Black & white photos

Cork's Hurling Story
Tim Horgan.

From the author of the acclaimed Christy Ring – Hurling’s Greatest, comes this vivid account of the thrills and excitement, the passion and endeavour, the joys and sorrows, the artistry and heroics of Cork’s hurlers over the past 125 years. Cork’s thirty All-Ireland title victories in this great spectator sport are brought to life again. Memories of the big games, the scores and misses, the victories and defeats, personalities and great players, and the controversies, are all recalled. The result is a fascinating story, with the many threads woven together to form an enthralling narrative, a must-read for every Cork hurling fan and all followers of the clash of the ash.

978-1-84889-096-1

Sport
PB
320 pp
234 x 156 mm
€19.99 / £17.99
NOT YET PUBLISHED: Due in October 2010

Croke Park
A History
Tim Carey.

Updated Edition

The GAA’s founders in 1884 cannot have imagined Croke Park, a sports icon in Ireland’s national consciousness, would host over 80,000 people at an international rugby match. The Gaelic football match in March 2007 between Dublin and Tyrone was the largest sporting event in the world that weekend. Thousands have played there, millions have watched. This world-class stadium symbolises modern Ireland and the GAA’s strength. Here is the story of ‘Croker’ from the beginning, featuring great games, personalities, dramas and non-GAA events. Reminiscences by renowned players, officials and others add colour to the history. The magnificence of the stadium and its history is reflected in the best ever collection of photographs and illustrations about this hallowed ground. This updated edition includes new material on the reconstructed historic Hill 16, the new surface and floodlighting, and the playing of rugby and soccer internationals on the hallowed ground.

978-1905172085

PB
200pp
277 x 219mm
€20.00/£14.99
2007
Full colour

Hooked
An Amateur’s Guide to the Golf Courses of Ireland
Kevin Markham.

What makes playing a golf course a great experience? Kevin Markham spent over a year travelling around Ireland by camper van to find out. He played and rated every 18-hole golf course in the country – all 349 of them. The result is the most comprehensive, best-researched guide to Irish golf courses from expensive, well-known courses to affordable little gems.
Written in his own inimitable style, Kevin cuts through the marketing hype to give an honest assessment of each course. This concise yet detailed book is for golfers everywhere: for those who want to find the excellent but unsung courses in Ireland; for the golfing societies that want to go beyond their local area; and for the many golfing tourists who want to enjoy the best that Irish golf has to offer.
Courses are ranked out of 100 across 8 criteria, including design, facilities, value for money, location and, most importantly, overall golfing experience. Find out how golf courses compare, and discover which courses you have to play.

978-1905172948

PB
378 pp
198 x 128 mm
€19.95/£18.99
2009
Colour photos

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Hurling
The Warrior Game
Diarmuid O’Flynn.

In this review of Ireland’s finest spectator sport, Diarmuid O’Flynn goes in search of the key elements of hurling greatness. He interviews current and former greats, managers and coaches. People who played the game at every level discuss the finer points and skills that make the perfect player. They also recall great performances, great protagonists and humorous anecdotes. The result is a must-read for every hurling fan, coach and those who want to understand this ancient game renowned for sportsmanship and the kinship of those who play it

978-1905172795

HB
352 pp
234 x 156 mm
€24.95/£18.99
2008
Colour and black & white photos

Ireland’s Olympians
Beijing and Beyond
Niall O’Flynn.

All men are not born equal. Some are faster, stronger, more gifted. The Beijing Olympics in 2008 showcased some great athletes. But what has Ireland done to develop these special athletes? What ingredients make up an Olympic athlete – are they born or are they made? And what is life really like for a world-class Irish athlete?
This book gives a rare insight into the lives and minds of Olympians past and present. Featuring contributions from Olympic medallists Ronnie Delany, Michael Carruth, John Treacy, Sonia O’Sullivan, Stephen Martin and Steve Redgrave, there are also in-depth interviews with leading Irish athletes and international experts across a wide range of sports – from Derval O’Rourke and David Gillick (athletics) to Kenny Egan (boxing), Gearoid Towey (rowing), Derek Burnett (shooting), Tim Goodbody (sailing) and Eoin Rheinisch (canoeing).

978-1905172702

HB
256pp
228 x 228 mm
€25.00/£20.00
2008
Full colour photos

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Lest We Forget
Gems of Gaelic Games and Those Who Made Them
Brendan Fullam.

Foreword by Nicky Brennan, former GAA president

Epic games and star players who thrilled thousands are recalled with personal contrbutions from players and recollections by those who knew them. For each decade since 1887 Brendan has chosen a hurling personality, hurling game and selected his dream hurling team, a football personality, football game and dream football team. Stars of recent decades inclue camogie and ladies Gaelic football players. This book ensures time will not dim the memory of the games or the names of the players that made the GAA.

978-1848890152

PB
360 pp
234 x 156 mm
€19.95/£17.99
2009
Black & white photos