The Liam MacCarthy Cup
The Liam MacCarthy Cup by Seán Óg Ó Ceallacháin, published by Gill & Macmillan in 2009, is a detailed exploration of the history of the All-Ireland hurling finals since the trophy’s inception in 1923. This first edition, comprising 254 pages, presents a chronological survey of significant matches, highlighting key moments and legendary teams that have shaped the sport over the decades.
Readers will find a rich tapestry of hurling history, including memorable finals such as the dramatic 1939 match played amid a monsoon and the notable Cork and Wexford encounters of the 1950s. The book also delves into the achievements of teams like Tipperary in the 1960s and the resurgence of Galway in the 1980s, along with the dominance of Cork, Tipperary, and Kilkenny in more recent years. With its focus on sports and recreation, this work captures both the nostalgia and excitement that hurling fans cherish.
Official synopsis Publisher
First awarded in 1923, Sean Og O Ceallachain and Owen McCann survey every decade since then, recalling many of the most famous All-Ireland hurling finals:
– The thunder and lightning final of 1939, played in a monsoon on the day World War II broke out – The great Cork and Wexford finals of the 1950s – The achievements of the Tipperary team in the 1960s – Cork’s three in a row in the late 1970s – The Galway revival in the 1980s. – The memorable smash-and-grab raid by Offaly in 1994 when Limerick had all but won the championship – Clare and Loughnane in the late 1990s – The big three: Cork, Tipperary and Kilkenny after 2000 – Kilkenny’s three in a row in 2008.
There is nostalgia and excitement in these pages for every lover of the national game.
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