The Little Book of Hurling

Download or read book The Little Book of Hurling written by Seamus J. King and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2014-04-01 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ireland's love affair with Gaelic Games in general, and Hurling in particular, has never dimmed. Through the lean days of hunger and emigration, through the champagne-mojito-flavoured years of the Celtic Tiger and on after it slunk away with its tail between its legs, Ireland's love for ‘our games’ has endured.Fact-packed but light-hearted in style, this reliable reference book and a quirky guide reveals little-known facts, classic matches and amusing anecdotes, alongside a general history of the game. This is a book that can be dipped into time and time again to reveal something new about our ancient game.