The People's Games - A GAA Compendium

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.

Info autore

A native of Roscommon John Scally is the author of over 50 books. These include the bestselling Great GAA Rivalries; 101 Great GAA Teams and 101 Great GAA Controversies. He is a two time winner of the McNamee Award for best programme on national radio on a GAA theme.

Riassunto

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.

Prefazione

With all 32 counties of the GAA represented, this is a special book to treasure, telling the very special story of The People's Games and including all the major events such as Bloody Sunday, the coming of television and the Troubles.

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Autori: John Scally
• Editore: Bonnier Zaffre
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Tascabile
• Pubblicazione: 31.05.2021
• EAN: 9781785303340
• ISBN: 978-1-78530-334-0
• Pagine: 336
• Dimensioni: 129 mm x 198 mm x 23 mm
• Peso: 317 g
• Categorie: Guide e manuali > Sport > Sport di palla; SPORTS & RECREATION / Track & Field, Ireland, Gaelic football, Track and field sports, athletics