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Most of the team behind ‘A Centenary History 1917-2017’ of Austin Stacks GAA Club at its launch in the clubhouse at Connolly Park on Friday night. From left; Tadhg McMahon, Martin Collins, Eddie Barrett, Seamus Smith, Billy Ryle, Adrienne McLoughlin and Tim Slattery (missing are Tony O’Keeffe and Kerry O’Shea). Photo by Dermot Crean
THE Austin Stacks faithful gathered in the clubhouse in Connolly Park for the launch of a book nearly two years in the making.
Austin Stacks ‘A Centenary History 1917-2017’ is now available and it’s a superb book full of photographs, profiles of past players, club officers and the club history which will no doubt find its way into thousands of homes this Christmas.
Speaking at the launch, Billy Ryle, one of the committee that put the book together, paid tribute to all who made a contribution to the project.
He said they held their first meeting on March 11, 2016, and had worked tirelessly since to do justice to the history of the famous Rock club.
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“Tonight we are proud to present a beautiful book of aesthetic appeal, superb photography and a captivating narrative from beginning to end,” said Billy.
He paid tribute to Tadhg McMahon and Martin Collins’ leadership, energy, determination and passion to get the project over the line. He praised Seamus Smith for his information technology expertise, Adrienne McLoughlin for her photographic input and Kerry O’Shea for bringing the heroes to life with his words.
Billy thanked Tony O’Keeffe for his well-researched preface, Tim Slattery for his incredible collection of stats and facts and Eddie Barrett for his profile of Austin Stack and array of photos from down the years.
Other contributors include Mairead Fernane, the late Paddy Drummond, Michael Hayes, Colm Mangan, Ann O’Callaghan Eager, Noreen Power, Matt Leen, John Barry, Ger Collard, Brian Neenan, Joe Joe Barrett, Brian Caball and Liam Lynch.
The committee dedicated the first copy off the printing press to all the deceased members of the club. The book ensures they will never be forgotten.
The price is €25 and is available from Austin Stacks GAA Club and from usual outlets including Paudie Commane’s Book Shop on Rock Street. Price €25. Scroll down for photos…
Colm Mangan, Dan Dwyer, Fergus Dillon, Michael Lynch and Ger McNamara at the launch of ‘A Centenary History’ of Austin Stacks GAA Club in the clubhouse at Connolly Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Lorraine Healy, John Tobin, Richard Healy and Ena Healy at the launch of ‘A Centenary History’ of Austin Stacks GAA Club in the clubhouse at Connolly Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
Joan Naughton, Breda O’Brien and Agnes Breen at the launch of ‘A Centenary History’ of Austin Stacks GAA Club in the clubhouse at Connolly Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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Morgan O’Connell, Eamonn O’Reilly, Eamonn Linnane and Mike Casey at the launch of ‘A Centenary History’ of Austin Stacks GAA Club in the clubhouse at Connolly Park on Friday night. Photo by Dermot Crean
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