The Autobiography - Ó hAilpín, Seán Óg
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Sean Og O hAilpin the iconic hurler of his generation tells his own story. Sean Og O hAilpin became synonymous with Cork hurling during a period when the Rebel County reached the highest of highs and was regularly gripped by controversy. Making his trademark barnstorming solo runs from left wing-back Sean Og emerged as the lynchpin of the great group of Cork hurlers that won five Munster titles and three All-Irelands; in 1999 he contested All-Ireland finals in both codes. He was also central in standing up for players' rights against the Cork county board - a source of great controversy and…mehr

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Sean Og O hAilpin the iconic hurler of his generation tells his own story. Sean Og O hAilpin became synonymous with Cork hurling during a period when the Rebel County reached the highest of highs and was regularly gripped by controversy. Making his trademark barnstorming solo runs from left wing-back Sean Og emerged as the lynchpin of the great group of Cork hurlers that won five Munster titles and three All-Irelands; in 1999 he contested All-Ireland finals in both codes. He was also central in standing up for players' rights against the Cork county board - a source of great controversy and two painful strikes. Now Sean Og tells his own story in his own words - a story every GAA fan has been waiting to read. Full of frank insights Sean Og's autobiography is not just an essential sporting story; it is an essential Irish story. 'A captivating tale of family identity and belonging' Sunday Business Post 'Hugely enjoyable' Evening Echo 'A compelling honest read that draws blood along the way ... a tale so rich that the wonder never leaves' Irish Daily Mail 'Riveting' Irish Daily Star 'Excellent ... a really enjoyable read' Christy O'Connor Evening Echo 'This is Sean Og as he really is. Essential reading' Irish Examiner 'Sean Og's autobiography is a fine read. What an extraordinary figure he is' Sonia O'Sullivan
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Seán Óg Ó hAilpín has won five Munster titles, three All-Irelands and three All-Stars as a Cork hurler, as well as one Munster title as a footballer. He captained Cork to the 2005 All-Ireland title.