The Stripy Men by Joe Cody sets out to tell the story of Kilkenny hurling from its rather chaotic beginning right up to its glorious All Ireland success of 2008.
This book relives all the glory days as well as taking a peek at some of the less successful moments in the county’s history.
The Stripy Men will be launched in Langton’s Hotel at 8pm on May 25 by Nickey Brennan with all proceeds going to the MS Society of Ireland.
This book takes a fresh look at all the games through the eyes of some of the county’s great players and augments this with the views of opponents from various counties.
Discover Martin Whites’ memories of the All Ireland finals in the thirties. Read about the 1931 trilogy and find out the reasons Lory Meaghar thought Kilkenny failed to win the final.
Find out why Diarmuid Healy believes Mon Tommy Maher changed Kilkenny hurling for the better.
Try to comprehend Brian Murphy’s euphoria of 1978 and his dejection in 1982.
Feel the passion of Tony Doran as he articulates his reasons why Wexford could have been the team of the seventies.
Journey with Joe Hennessy from his boyhood days in the Waterbarracks, to his glory days in Croke Park.
Share the thoughts of the legendary Jimmy Doyle.
Read what his contemporaries thought of Eddie Keher’s ability.
Discover why Shem Downey believes that a scoring spree by Christy Ring kept him on the Kilkenny team.
Discover the identity of the Kilkenny man who played in four All Ireland finals, winning two, yet never played a league game for the county.
The Stripy Men attempts to cogently describe Kilkenny’s great games and its great players.
There is something in this book for all GAA fans, from the casual supporter to the most demanding anorak.
