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At the official launch of the book Stories and Memories of St Michael’s AFC, Elaine Fitzpatrick of Fitzpatrick Printers Tipperary who published the book and author of the book, Gay Lowry.
The book, Stories and Memories of St Michael’s AFC, recently launched in the Porter House, Tipperary Town has received very positive reviews.
Not alone a sports book about the famed Tipperary Town soccer club, it covers a period of almost 80 years, highlighting life and sport in the Tipp Town area from 1945 to 2025.
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Written by local man, Gay Lowry, the 250 pages reveals stories and over 100 photographs featuring the ups and downs of decades supporting St Michael’s and observing the changing face of his native Tipperary Town.
Well written, each chapter bears an abundance of knowledge and nostalgia. It is a book for all sections of the Tipperary community, a book of many memories which are recorded for present and future generations.
Containing 250 pages and over 100 photographs, it is highly recommended. Beautifully presented, it is for sale at Fitzpatrick Printers, Davis Street, Tipperary Town, price €30.
It is also available from committee members.
The author of Stories and Memories of St Michael’s AFC, Gay Lowry, is well-known in soccer circles.
He has occupied administration positions within association football for many years, including The Nationalist’s soccer correspondent for over twenty seasons.
He also has an avid interest in local history and genealogy and has written several articles about Tipperary Town.
This is his third book, which is far removed from his previous two productions.
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In 2017 he wrote Be Proud of who you Are, a detailed account of his family line, Lowry/Godfrey, going back generations.
In 2023 he wrote the book, The Story of Tipperary Workhouse, a 300-page account of the harrowing times of poverty and hardship in Tipperary Town and surrounding areas.
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