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O'FLYNN, JOHN &  AINSLEY BALDWIN - The History of the Gaelic Athletic Association in Canada

Title: The History of the Gaelic Athletic Association in Canada
Description: Victoria, BC: Trafford Publishing, 2008. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 1425163777. Signed by Author; Only light edge wear and curling of card covers. ; Inscribed by the author to the wife of one of the athletes mentioned in the book as follows; - July 2008/ To my dear Mary/ Thanking you ad yor family for all that you have done for the Vanvouver ISSC & the GAA in Canada/ John O'Flynn. A bright, solid book.; 9.80 X 6.90 X 0.80 inches; 216 pages; "John's (Irish) parents introduced him and his brothers and sister to Ireland's national games of Gaelic Football and Hurling with the members of the Vancouver Irish Sporting and Social Club" He was at the founding meeting of the Gaelic Athletic Association in Toronto in 1987. The ancient Irish sport of hurling resembles an early form of hockey. It is a fast paced field game using a stick and a small ball which must be hit through opponents goalposts guarded by a goalkeeper.. Very Good .

Keywords: 1425163777 Hockey gaelic hurling hurley Ireland Sports & Games

Price: US$ 20.00 Seller: Ainsworth Books
- Book number: 16157

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