A delightful reminder of the extraordinary characters who transformed hurling

With all the attention the various awards and big-name autobiographies command at this time of year, that little gem of a read for that special GAA person in your life can remain hidden, lost in the heap, writes Kieran Shannon.

In 2017 The Art of Hurling is such a book worth worming out.

After previously studying some of the most important managers in the history of Gaelic football, Daire Whelan has turned his focus to the small ball.