Put the GAA in your pocket this Christmas
Pocket book
No idea what to get the GAA fan in your life this Christmas?
'The Pocket Book of the GAA' takes the panic out of present buying and is the perfect stocking filler for sports enthusiasts.
Written by a team from the GAA Museum and published by Gill Books, 'The Pocket Book of the GAA' tells the official story of the Association, details the evolution of Gaelic Games and profiles iconic players and managers.
The book also compiles memorable moments from GAA history and outlines the development of famous GAA grounds including Croke Park and Semple Stadium.
Absorbing images from Sportsfile photographers accompany each chapter and help make 'The Pocket Book of the GAA' a gift to treasure for anyone with a love of Irish sport.
The concluding ‘Did You Know?’ section will test the mind of even the most knowledgeable of GAA fans and there’s also a chance to relive famous matches including the Dublin/Meath saga of 1991 and the ‘Thunder and Lightning Final’ of 1939.
The Pocket Book of the GAA was released in March 2016 and has consistently appeared in Irish Bestseller lists since then.
It’s available to buy in the GAA Museum and in bookshops nationwide for just €4.99, making it a solution for many Christmas gift dilemmas!
Where else would you find a history of the hurling helmet, a profile of Micheál O’Muircheartaigh, a record of Muhammed Ali’s Croke Park fight, and the story of the Sam Maguire cup all in one pocket-sized publication?