| Title:
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KINGS OF SEPTEMBER
THE DAY OFFALY DENIED KERRY FIVE IN A ROW |
| By: |
Michael Foley |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£11.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
1847170137 |
| ISBN 13: |
9781847170132 |
| Publisher: |
O'BRIEN PRESS LTD |
| Pub. date: |
7 September, 2007 |
| Pages: |
296 |
| Description: |
On 19th September 1982, Mick O''Dwyer''s Kerry ran out in Croke Park chasing immortality. Victory over Offaly in the All-Ireland football final would secure them 5 titles in a row, a record certain never to be matched again. This book tells the story of triumph and loss, joy and tragedy, and of two teams that illuminated a grim period in Irish life. |
| Synopsis: |
On the 19th September 1982 Kerry ran out in Croke Park chasing immortality. Victory over Offaly in the All-Ireland football final would secure them five titles in a row, a record certain never to be matched again.It had taken Offaly six heartbreaking years under manager Eugene McGee to drag themselves up from their lowest ebb, but now they stood on the cusp of a glorious reward.The result was a classic final that changed lives and dramatically altered the course of gaelic football history.The Kings of September is an epic story of triumph and loss, joy and tragedy, a story of two teams who illuminated a grim period in Irish life and enthralled a nation. |
| Illustrations: |
16 black & white halftones |
| Prizes: |
Winner of BoyleSports Sports Book of Year 2007 2007 (Ireland) |
| Returns: |
Returnable |