Glories of the Curragh book being reprinted following success of first release

Based on a poem, Glories of The Curragh, and encapsulates much of the historical and sporting events and personalities associated with the renowned area: Triumphs, Tragedies, Glories, Despair, Nostalgia.

Written by author Don Kelly, this book is full of weird and wonderful tales. The "legless" Grand National winner, the Newbridge grocer who trained a Royal Ascot winner, the "Bird" that laid an egg on a dance floor.

Stories such a the Priest who won an All-Ireland with Kildare under an assumed name, an All Ireland final played in Athy, the night when the screen action dramatically came alive and the Prince and the Curragh Wren. Along with the many spectacular scenic shots, the various themes are complimented and illustrated with many Photographic imaged of great historical and sporting interests as highlighted in the introductory page "Glory Pictures."

The book is available in store and online at farrellandnephew.ie/product/glories-of-the-curragh for €25.00.