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Unlimited Heartbreak: The Inside Story of Limerick Hurling
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By: Henry Martin
Publisher: The Collins Press
Published: September 2009
Pages: 408
Categories: Lifestyle
Language: English
Available as: Paperback
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ISBN-13: 9781848890145
ASIN: 1848890141

In 1940 Limerick were All-Ireland Champions for the third time in six years. Since then, the McCarthy Cup has returned to Limerick just once, in 1973. This 'warts and all' story of Limerick hurling is an absorbing chronicle, based on interviews with over 100 passionate players, dedicated mentors and officials who witnessed everything firsthand. In September 1940 Limerick emerged from Croke Park as All-Ireland Champions for the third time in six years, beating Kilkenny to secure a sixth title. The Limerick minor team also won that day. The future appeared bright, laden with silverware. Almost seventy years later and the McCarthy Cup has returned to Limerick just once, in 1973. This 'warts and all' story of Limerick hurling is an absorbing chronicle, based on 'no-holds-barred' interviews with over 100 passionate players, dedicated mentors and officials who witnessed everything firsthand and have a story to tell. Many give their account for the first time, providing a unique perspective on victories, defeats, controversies, rows, and hard luck stories of what went wrong and where. Interviewees include Richie Bennis, Eamon Cregan, Tom Ryan, Gary Kirby and Ciaran Carey. Players from other counties also contribute, such as Eddie Keher, Jimmy Barry Murphy, Padjoe Whelehan and Babs Keating. A must for any hurling fan, it answers questions pertaining to almost every Limerick hurling issue of the past seventy years, including the drinking culture, politics and propaganda.

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