Little Book of Gaelic Football
Nonfiction, Sports, Football (Soccer), Reference & Language, Reference, Almanacs & Trivia, Trivia
| Author: | Andy Watters, Neil Loughran | ISBN: | 9780750955812 |
| Publisher: | The History Press | Publication: | November 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | The History Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Andy Watters, Neil Loughran |
| ISBN: | 9780750955812 |
| Publisher: | The History Press |
| Publication: | November 1, 2013 |
| Imprint: | The History Press |
| Language: | English |
A compendium of historical facts and figures perfect for dipping intoIreland's love affair with Gaelic Games in general, and Gaelic soccer in particular, has never dimmed. Through the lean days of hunger and emigration, through the champagne-mojito-flavored years of the Celtic Tiger, and on after it slunk away with its tale between its legs, Ireland's love affair for "our games" has endured. Fact-packed but lighthearted in style, this reliable reference book and quirky guide reveals little-known facts and Gaelic soccer along with details of classic matches, statistical records, famous players, amusing anecdotes, and the general history of the game. It can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient game.
A compendium of historical facts and figures perfect for dipping intoIreland's love affair with Gaelic Games in general, and Gaelic soccer in particular, has never dimmed. Through the lean days of hunger and emigration, through the champagne-mojito-flavored years of the Celtic Tiger, and on after it slunk away with its tale between its legs, Ireland's love affair for "our games" has endured. Fact-packed but lighthearted in style, this reliable reference book and quirky guide reveals little-known facts and Gaelic soccer along with details of classic matches, statistical records, famous players, amusing anecdotes, and the general history of the game. It can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about this ancient game.
