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  • Published: 24 October 2012
  • ISBN: 9780241961704
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 288
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The Autobiography




The autobiography of Ireland's greatest hurler

In an era when Kilkenny established itself as the dominant force in hurling, one man stood out from a remarkable group of players: Henry Shefflin. Now widely regarded as the greatest player of all time, Shefflin has more All-Stars, Hurler of the Year awards and All-Ireland medals than any other hurler. But beneath the surface image of calm efficiency and effortless genius, his hurling life has included its share of bitter disappointments, agonizing injuries and intense rivalries. Now, in what will be an essential read, Shefflin tells his own story.

  • Published: 24 October 2012
  • ISBN: 9780241961704
  • Imprint: Penguin eBooks
  • Format: EBook
  • Pages: 288
Categories:

Praise for The Autobiography

There is a compelling story in a young man's rise from the rural middle class of south Kilkenny to being one of our finest sportsmen. He became much more than a hurler ... This memoir is cast in its author's likeness, honest but tactful, direct without being brusque

Irish Examiner