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Overview"Semple Stadium in Thurles, Co Tipperary, is truly ""the home of hurling"". This illustrated history of the stadium begins in 1884 when GAA was first founded in Thurles and chronicles the opening of Semple Stadium in 1910 right up to the present day, featuring all its great days: from the development of the stadium, major games that were played there, significant players and managers, broadcasting from the grounds, the work of the groundsmen, other events held at the stadium over the years, personal recollections and accounts of this place where legends are made. Richly illustrated by archive photographs and ephemera." Full Product DetailsAuthor: Liam Ó DonnchúPublisher: O'Brien Press Ltd Imprint: O'Brien Press Ltd Dimensions: Width: 17.00cm , Height: 2.20cm , Length: 24.00cm Weight: 1.128kg ISBN: 9781788492287ISBN 10: 1788492285 Pages: 384 Publication Date: 20 September 2021 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsForewords by Labhrás Mac Cártaigh, Uachtarán CLG 7 Conchúir Ó hÓgáin, Cathaoirleach, Semple Stadium 9 Liam Ó Loineacháin, Cathaoirleach, Comhairle na Mumhan 11 Seosamh Ó Cinnéide, Cathaoirleach, Bord Thiobriad Árann 12 Introduction by Liam Ó Donnchú 13 Chapter 1: In the Beginning (1884–1929) 17 Chapter 2: The Making of Legends (1930–1945) 61 Chapter 3: Thurles, the Mecca of the Gael (1946–1951) 97 Chapter 4: When Ring Was King (the 1950s) 115 Chapter 5: Ash on Leather (the 1960s) 139 Chapter 6: From Thurles Sportsfield to Semple Stadium (the 1970s) 163 Chapter 7: GAA Centenary Celebrated (the 1980s) 197 Chapter 8: When Semple Rocked to Féile (the 1990s) 235 Chapter 9: A New Millennium (2000–2009) 273 Chapter 10: The Legend Lives On (2010–2020) 313 Index of Names 362Reviewsmagnificent ... Anyone who has ever attended a game in Semple Stadium will want to read this ... this is a love-affair with, not just the game of hurling with which Semple Stadium is so closely associated; but also with the place itself; its history; its colour and atmosphere; its draw of the multitudes to witness the gladiators engage in the ancient game ... It is a fantastic read * Tipperary Star * a must buy for all GAA enthusiasts * Nenagh Guardian * a phenomenal book * The Nationalist * magnificent ... Anyone who has ever attended a game in Semple Stadium will want to read this ... this is a love-affair with, not just the game of hurling with which Semple Stadium is so closely associated; but also with the place itself; its history; its colour and atmosphere; its draw of the multitudes to witness the gladiators engage in the ancient game ... It is a fantastic read * Tipperary Star * a must buy for all GAA enthusiasts * Nenagh Guardian * magnificent ... Anyone who has ever attended a game in Semple Stadium will want to read this ... this is a love-affair with, not just the game of hurling with which Semple Stadium is so closely associated; but also with the place itself; its history; its colour and atmosphere; its draw of the multitudes to witness the gladiators engage in the ancient game ... It is a fantastic read * Tipperary Star * a must buy for all GAA enthusiasts * Nenagh Guardian * a phenomenal book * The Nationalist * the ideal Christmas present for any GAA enthusiast * Tipperary Star * magnificent ... Anyone who has ever attended a game in Semple Stadium will want to read this ... this is a love-affair with, not just the game of hurling with which Semple Stadium is so closely associated; but also with the place itself; its history; its colour and atmosphere; its draw of the multitudes to witness the gladiators engage in the ancient game ... It is a fantastic read * Tipperary Star * a must buy for all GAA enthusiasts * Nenagh Guardian * a phenomenal book * The Nationalist * the ideal Christmas present for any GAA enthusiast * Tipperary Star * a handsome pictorial record of one of the GAA's holiest shrines * Sunday Times * Author InformationLiam Ó Donnchú is a native of Hollyford, County Tipperary and now resides near Thurles. After over four decades as a primary school teacher, Liam is director of Lár na Páirce, the museum of Gaelic Games in Thurles. He has been PRO of Semple Stadium for many years. He is a former player, secretary and chairman of Thurles Sarsfields GAA club and is currently vice-president. He is author of such publications as: Thurles Sarsfields GAA Story Vol 1&2, Tom Semple and The Thurles Blues, Pouldine School-Inné agus Inniu, and co-author of Tipperary’s GAA Ballads, Horse and Jockey- a pictorial record. He has written numerous articles on Gaelic games. Liam is married to Catherine and they have four adult children: Eoghan, Muireann, Neasa and Kilian. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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