
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, his hurling life has included its share of bitter disappointments, agonizing injuries and intense rivalries.
An essential and insightful read.
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...more...