Hurling: The Warrior Game - Couverture rigide

O'Flynn, Diarmuid

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1905172796 ISBN 13 : 9781905172795

Editeur : The Collins Press, 2008

Synopsis

Unusual book

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur :

Hurling is Ireland s greatest national game, but great hurlers are not born naturals. All agree Ring and Mackey had it. Most agree DJ Carey had it. What is it? What are the key elements? 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 from each position, managers and coaches. The result is an analysis of player positions and the qualities needed in each. People who played the game at every level, Dónal Óg Cusack, Pat Hartigan, Seán McMahon, Martin Storey, Ray Cummins, Nicky English, Liam Griffin, Henry Shefflin and others, discuss the finer points and skills that make the perfect player. They also recall great performances, great protagonists, tricks, tactics and humorous anecdotes, and openly offer advice. The result is a must-read for every hurling fan, a handbook for coaches, and insights for those who want to understand this ancient game renowned for its sportsmanship and the kinship of those who play it.

Biographie de l'auteur :

From Ballyhea, County Cork, Diarmuid O Flynn is a full-time sports journalist with the Irish Examiner. His hurling career highlights were junior and intermediate county championship medals with his native Ballyhea. He followed the fortunes of nearby Newtownshandrum with some envy and traced them in his book, Club, Sweat & Tears The Newtown Story.

À propos de cette édition

• Éditeur: The Collins Press
• Date d'édition: 2008
• ISBN 10: 1905172796
• ISBN 13: 9781905172795
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 220