O Brien Pocket History Of Gaelic Sport
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O Brien Pocket History Of Gaelic Sport
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Author : Eamonn Sweeney
language : en
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
Release Date : 2012-10-04
O Brien Pocket History Of Gaelic Sport written by Eamonn Sweeney and has been published by The O'Brien Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-04 with History categories.
A clear, concise and fascinating introduction to Gaelic sport, covering Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and handball. The two greatest finals, the All Ireland Hurling and Football finals, are the largest amateur events in the world, drawing huge crowds and bringing many parts of the country to a standstill. This book deals with the origins of these games and their revival, the history of the championships and the GAA, the main rules and scoring systems, famous teams and players, great GAA grounds, All-Star awards and tours, the women's games, famous commentators, the gear and the trophies, compromise games with Aussie rules. A compendium of information on the fastest field sports in the world.
O Brien Pocket History Of Gaelic Sports
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Author : Eamonn Sweeney
language : en
Publisher: O'Brien Press
Release Date : 2004
O Brien Pocket History Of Gaelic Sports written by Eamonn Sweeney and has been published by O'Brien Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with History categories.
A clear, concise and fascinating introduction to Gaelic sport, covering Gaelic football, hurling, camogie and handball. The two greatest finals, the All Ireland Hurling and Football finals, are the largest amateur events in the world, drawing huge crowds and bringing many parts of the country to a standstill. This book deals with the origins of these games and their revival, the history of the championships and the GAA, the main rules and scoring systems, famous teams and players, great GAA grounds, All-Star awards and tours, the women's games, famous commentators, the gear and the trophies, and compromise games with Aussie rules. A compendium of information on the fastest field sports in the world.
A Pocket History Of Gaelic Culture
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Author : Alan Titley
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
A Pocket History Of Gaelic Culture written by Alan Titley and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Art categories.
A lively journey through ancient and modern Irish culture, this book explores the elements that have shaped the music, language, and arts of the Emerald Isle. From the rich native tradition in pre-Christian times to the changes wrought by the arrival of Christianity in the fifth century, from the Golden Age of art and literature to the 19th-century Celtic revival, the rich history of Ireland is abundant in its cultural heritage. Also discussed is the place of Irish writing in the English language and a look at the international popularity of modernized traditional dances, as expressed by the Riverdance craze.
Ireland S Professional Amateurs
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Author : Andy Mendlowitz
language : en
Publisher: iUniverse
Release Date : 2007-11
Ireland S Professional Amateurs written by Andy Mendlowitz and has been published by iUniverse this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-11 with Sports & Recreation categories.
When American sportswriter Andy Mendlowitz took a summer vacation to Ireland, his itinerary included visiting medieval castles and drinking dark beer. He soon discovered a world where big-time sports aren't yet a business, but still a game. Ireland's rough-and-tumble pastimes of hurling and Gaelic football attract crowds of up to 80,000 fans a contest. The high-profile players, though, are amateurs. They train as professionals but must work fulltime jobs to pay the bills. The Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) also lacks free agency or trades-you simply play for your hometown team, even if you move away. Amazed by this concept, and burned out at work, Mendlowitz quit his job and moved to Ireland for eight months His aim was to get excited again by understanding what drives these athletes. Along the way, he met interesting characters and learned how the sports intersect with the ancient Irish language, burgeoning economy and the Troubles in Northern Ireland. From big cities like Belfast, Dublin and Cork to tiny rural parishes, Mendlowitz paints a vivid picture of Ireland and the joy of competing.
O Brien Pocket History Of Irish Traditional Music
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Author : Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin
language : en
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
Release Date : 2012-10-04
O Brien Pocket History Of Irish Traditional Music written by Gearóid Ó hAllmhuráin and has been published by The O'Brien Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-04 with Music categories.
The history of Irish traditional music, song and dance from the mythological harp of the Dagda right up to Riverdance. Exploring an abundant spectrum of historical sources, music and folklore, this guide uncovers the contribution of the Normans to Irish dancing, the role of the music maker in Penal Ireland, as well as the popularity of dance tunes and set dancing from the end of the 18th century. It also follows the music of the Irish diaspora from as far apart as Newfoundland and the music halls of vaudeville to the musical tapestry of Irish America today.
Last Man Standing
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Author : Christy O'Connor
language : en
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
Release Date : 2012-10-04
Last Man Standing written by Christy O'Connor and has been published by The O'Brien Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-10-04 with Sports & Recreation categories.
'Goalkeepers walk a tightrope between triumph and disaster...' The hurling goalkeeper must surely occupy the most precarious position on the pitch -- glorified as a saviour if their team succeeds and damned if they fail. For this book Christy O'Connor has had unique and continuous access to twelve goalkeepers over one season and tracked their experiences through the highs and lows, the celebrations and rejections, the saves and the misses, resulting in an inside story never told before. The players talk frankly about the pressures, the passion, the trauma, the disappointments and glories, the utter despair at being dropped from the team and the long road back to re-selection. The brotherhood of goalies forms a kind of inner club within the hurling community -- here we are taken into its heart and spirit as never before. Includes: Donal Óg Cusack (Cork); James McGarry (Kilkenny); Liam O'Donoghue (Galway); Brendan Cummins (Tipperary); Stevie Brenner (Waterford); Brian Mullins (Offaly); Timmy Houlihan (Limerick); Brendan McLoughlin (Dublin); Davy Fitzgerald (Clare); Graham Clarke (Down); DD Quinn (Antrim); Damien Fitzhenry (Wexford), as well as a wealth of stories and anecdotes about famous past teams and players.
Irish Ness Is All Around Us
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Author : Olaf Zenker
language : en
Publisher: Berghahn Books
Release Date : 2013-04-30
Irish Ness Is All Around Us written by Olaf Zenker and has been published by Berghahn Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-04-30 with Social Science categories.
Focusing on Irish speakers in Catholic West Belfast, this ethnography on Irish language and identity explores the complexities of changing, and contradictory, senses of Irishness and shifting practices of 'Irish culture' in the domains of language, music, dance and sports. The author's theoretical approach to ethnicity and ethnic revivals presents an expanded explanatory framework for the social (re)production of ethnicity, theorizing the mutual interrelations between representations and cultural practices regarding their combined capacity to engender ethnic revivals. Relevant not only to readers with an interest in the intricacies of the Northern Irish situation, this book also appeals to a broader readership in anthropology, sociology, cultural studies, history and political science concerned with the mechanisms behind ethnonational conflict and the politics of culture and identity in general.
O Brien Pocket History Of The Ira
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Author : Brendan O'Brien
language : en
Publisher: The O'Brien Press
Release Date : 2014-09-01
O Brien Pocket History Of The Ira written by Brendan O'Brien and has been published by The O'Brien Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-09-01 with History categories.
An accessible, clearly-written account of the IRA from its beginnings to today. It covers the origins and history of the organisation, its aims, the political and military thinking which has driven its activities, and the major personalities who have shaped the direction of the movement down through the years. The relationship with the Irish and British governments is examined, as well as the effects of the major bombing campaigns and the 1981 hunger strikes. It also explains the radical shift in thinking which led to the IRA seeking a political way towards the goal of Irish unity rather than pursuing the entrenched 'Brits Out' policy at the point of a gun. The background to the IRA ceasefire, and the many factors which contributed to its ending are looked at, as well as the prospects for a lasting peace in one of the world's most troubled arenas. This is intended as an easy-to-read overview of the IRA and the Northern situation, accessible to both the tourist and the interested general reader.
The Rise Of Gaelic Sports In Europe
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Author : Denis O'Brien
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-05-05
The Rise Of Gaelic Sports In Europe written by Denis O'Brien and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-05-05 with categories.
The story of almost 300 years of Gaelic Sports in Europe - from the games fascinating yet invisible 18th, 19th and 20th century European history, to Irish immigrant influence, to Spanish, French, German, Italians and others, embracing Gaelic Football and Hurling as new treasure in their lives. The author examines how five clubs 20 years ago, became 90 today and why new clubs are springing up in countries that had never heard of Gaelic Sports despite cultural, geographic and economic challenges. The book revisits a long forgotten Irish Hurling Tour of Belgium, recounts the birth of a new Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) county board and finds out just why locals in Galicia and Brittany love Gaelic football, and also, why young Germans are passionate about hurling. The book also considers Gaelic Sports future in Europe and what this might mean for the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) in Ireland.
The History Of The Gaelic Athletic Association In Canada
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Author : John O'Flynn
language : en
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
Release Date : 2008-04
The History Of The Gaelic Athletic Association In Canada written by John O'Flynn and has been published by Trafford Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-04 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
Canada's embrace of Gaelic games has provided wonderful memories for those of the Irish-Canadian community and has created an opportunity for all to discover an exciting facet of Ireland's culture.