FRIDAY should see a huge crowd of Rockies converge on their Connolly Park headquarters at 8pm for another event to mark the centenary of the club.

This time it’s for the launch of a book which is sure to be in many a Christmas stocking on December 25.

The Austin Stacks Centenary 1917-2017 Book is a fantastic 400 pages packed with photographs, profiles of past players (hurling, ladies, juveniles & seniors), club officers, club history and stats all telling the remarkable story of one of Ireland’s most famous clubs from humble beginnings in Joanie’s field, finding a home in Connolly Park before chronicling the recent development of the Nuns Field.

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“This centenary book was written as a tribute to each and every person who has contributed to the Austin Stack Club,” said club secretary Elma Nix. “Every member and supporter of the club over the period of one hundred years is valued. Many people played very significant roles in our great club as players and officials. Many others worked quietly and diligently in the background.”

“Many were unwavering supporters of our teams in barren and golden times. Every person was in the thoughts of the editorial team when this book was being compiled. It was not possible to mention everybody by name or to record every contribution. But, let there be no doubt about it, every person to whom the Rock Club is special – past or present, living or deceased – is included in the one hundred year story of the Austin Stack Club,” said Elma.

The price is  €25 and you can get your hands on it on Friday. You can pre-order the book by texting Elma Nix on 086 1053300.