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For over 130 years the GAA has been at the heart of Irish life. Now, in The People’s Games, John Scally tells the compelling stories of the men and women behind the rich history of Gaelic Games. Since the introduction of television Gaelic Games have become a huge entertainment industry, yet at their core remain deeply embedded in the local community. They shape the national conversation and lift the mood of the country. Hurling, ladies’ football, camogie and Gaelic football are Ireland’s greatest national treasures. Gaelic Games are part of the DNA of the Irish Race, and the people are the beating heart of the Games. This comprehensive collection captures the GAA’s evolving history, the fabled heroes, the controversies, the scandals, the pulsating games, the fans, the centrality of the clubs, and the unending and heart-stopping drama. Full of fascinating insights, amusing anecdotes, thrilling tales and new revelations about famous incidents and epic encounters, this volume brings the people’s games alive in all their vibrancy. Based on exclusive interviews, this captivating compendium explores the rich history of the men and women of the GAA who made it all happen.

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A book which captures the heart and soul of the GAA. * KIERAN DONAGHY *

'A book which captures the heart and soul of the GAA.' - KIERAN DONAGHY; 'A treasure trove of the lore and legend of the GAA.' - EDDIE KEHER; 'The GAA has a lot of great people with a strong social conscience and I am delighted to see them celebrated in these pages.' - MICHAEL DARRAGH MACAULEY

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John Scally is a lecturer in Trinity College, but in his spare time is a writer and broadcaster. Since 1992 he has written forty books with cumulative sales of over 250,000 copies. He is the author of the biggest selling GAA book in Ireland, Raising the Banner: The Biography of Ger Loughnane, and for a few years his biography of Tony Ward was the biggest selling rugby book in Ireland.

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