Desperately Seeking Brendan ...
- Dec 12,2013
Desperately Seeking Brendan
The eventful year of Kerry senior ladies footballers has appeared in “Desperately Seeking Brendan†is a year in the life look at the Kerry senior ladies football team on the trail of All Ireland glory in the 2013 championship.
Covering all their games from the All-Ireland Final in 2012, all through a league campaign that ended in success, capturing their memorable Munster title win over holders Cork and ending with their heart breaking defeat to Cork in the All Ireland semi-finals.
It gives the reader a unique insight into the struggles of the ladies game that languishes in the shadow of the men’s game.
The team also find themselves under the shadow of the great Kerry team of the eighties that claimed nine in a row all Ireland titles, the book deals with the rock bottom lows and some exciting highs as the team look to bridge a gap of 20 years since they last won a title.
It is told from the prospective of players, managers, spectators and officials as each month brings its own difficulties on and off the field. Each challenge has to be faced and solutions have to be found.
The book has received great praise to date from the local media and we want to let you know in advance of the some National PR in case your members may inquire.
What People have said so Far!
“A superbly crafted effort that tells a story you are never going to see in your newspapers†– Radio Kerry
“This is a little gem of a book hidden amongst the bright lights of the powerful sports autobiographies much like the sport itself†– The Kerryman
“An exceptional story about an exceptional bunch of players playing an exceptional Sport†– Sean Kelly
“This is a story about the underdog playing in an underdog sport†– The Kerry’s Eye
“It amazing to see it in print, It looks like we had a tougher year than I thought†– Bernie Breen Kerry Captain
Books costs €15.00 with an additional €2.10 per postage throughout Ireland with €4.50 to UK (Not NI)
Payment can be by:
· Cheque
· Bank draft
Making payment out to Kerry LGFA
Post Request and Payment to below address:
DSB – The Book
Mountain View
Kilcummin
Co. Kerry
Further Information from: desperatelyseekingbrendan@