Every Single Ball

The Brian Corcoran Story

Brian Corcoran, Kieran Shannon

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Mainstream Publishing
15 November 2006

Biography: sport; Hurling

"Quite simply, EVERY SINGLE BALL is the story of one of Ireland's greatest sporting comebacks, sportsmen and sports teams.

'You might never have seen a hurling game in your life, but within ten minutes of seeing Brian Corcoran play, you'd know and say, ""That man with that helmet is special."" He just has an authority, a grace, a presence that elevates him from everything else which surrounds him' - Ger Loughnane

The year 2006 was about more than an historic three-in-a-row bid for the Cork hurlers; it marked the last year in the inter-county career of probably the county's finest and most revered hurler of the past 20 years. In Every Single Ball, Brian Corcoran gives us a riveting insight into the workings of the most professional team the GAA has ever known as they sought hurling immortality. He also takes us through, in his refreshingly candid and sincere way, one of the most varied and lengthy careers of modern times and the personalities, highs, trials and tribulations he encountered along the way. He brings us into the training grounds and dressing-rooms of Billy Morgan, Larry Tompkins, Canon O'Brien and Jimmy Barry-Murphy, recalls the torment and frustration that caused him to walk away from hurling at only 28 and reveals how, just like his hero, Michael Jordan, he came back and fell in love again with his sport and with winning.

Quite simply, Every Single Ball is the story of one of Ireland's greatest sporting comebacks, sportsmen and sports teams."

By: Brian Corcoran, Kieran Shannon
Imprint: Mainstream Publishing
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 153mm, Spine: 23mm
Weight: 415g
ISBN: 9781845962005
ISBN 10: 1845962001
Pages: 304
Publication Date: 15 November 2006
Recommended Age: From 0 years
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Brian Corcoran is one of the most respected hurlers and dual players of his generation. He was named Hurler of the Year in 1992 and again in 1999, when he was also awarded the first All Ireland senior medal. At the start of 2002, he quit both club and inter-county hurling but came out of retirement two years later to win an All Ireland and an All Star, and, in 2005, another All Ireland. Kieran Shannon is chief Gaelic Games correspondent of the Sunday Tribune. The winner of the 2003 GAA McNamee Award, he has co-written two other highly-acclaimed books- Hooked with Justin McCarthy and Kicking Down Heaven's Door with Mickey Harte. He has previously worked with the Irish Examiner and the Sunday Independent.

Reviews for Every Single Ball: The Brian Corcoran Story

An interesting and thought-provoking read Irish News Kieran Shannon has an excellent record in coaxing his subjects into telling their story honestly and this book enhances that fine reputation Irish Times