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Book recalls NW sporting greats
03.01.12
A new book recalling
some of the sporting greats from the Donegal, Derry
and Tyrone areas was launched recently in Derry.
Written by BBC sports journalist Richie Kelly, the
book entitled, “Sporting Greats of the North West”
was published by the Guildhall Press.
The book looks at some of the great names in the
North West’s sporting history including Donegal’s
and Derry’s All-Ireland Gaelic football triumphs.
Also included are individual stars such as boxer
Charlie Nash who won the European lightweight title
and soccer’s boy wonder John Crossan who captained
Manchester City and represented Northern Ireland.
Now for the first time, the sports journalist has
captured many of these memorable stories in a single
volume celebrating the proud sporting heritage of
Derry, Donegal and West Tyrone. |
The Killea-based author
said: "Many fine books have been written about North
West of Ireland sport. Most of them, however, tend
to concentrate on one particular subject, whereas I
was interested in bringing together in one
publication the stories of teams and individuals
across a varied range of sports.
“This is a very personal account of my own selected
stories and countless other great sporting feats
that deserve celebrating are only excluded for lack
of space.”
Sports commentator and friend of Kelly, Eamon Dunphy,
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Richie Kelly |
“As a writer, columnist
and broadcaster, Richie Kelly has been the voice of
sport in the North West for a generation.
“His passion, flair and huge knowledge of sport are
evident everywhere in this book. 'Sporting Greats of
the North West' is a fascinating collection with
many captivating characters and many wonderful
never-to-be-forgotten events.”
The book is available in bookshops or online at
www.ghpress.com, priced £11.95 |
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