Winner of the 2014 GAA McNamee Award for Best GAA Publication ‘The book of the year in terms of sports books … So well-written … I can’t imagine too many better non-fiction books have been released this year in any genre.’ Tommy Martin on TV3’s Ireland AM ‘Truly brilliant.’ Balls.ie ‘A must-read for both GAA and Irish history buffs … Foley’s book is one that will be read for years to come, by both sports fans and history scholars.’ Mayo Advertiser ‘Brilliant read.’ Jacqui Hurley, RTÉ Radio 1’s Sunday Sport ‘A thought-provoking, superbly-constructed reflection on a dark day in the nation’s history.’ Wexford People
‘A testament to the brilliance of Michael Foley, one of our best sportswriters.’ Paul Kimmage on RTÉ Radio 1’s Today with Sean O’Rourke (Sports Books of the Year) ‘A rich book. It has soul and a beating heart and it stands alone as an astonishing, affecting piece of work.’ Belfast Telegraph ‘A page-turner from the very start … The most important Irish sports book ever written.’ Limerick Leader