Underdog wins Sports Book of the Year

The story of a small hurling club's ups and downs has been named as Sports Book of the Year, beating the autobiography of one of Ireland's greatest footballers.

The story of a small hurling club's ups and downs has been named as Sports Book of the Year, beating the autobiography of one of Ireland's greatest footballers.

Christy O'Connor's "The Club" relates a year in the life of grassroots GAA at St Joseph's Doora-Barefield in Co Clare, including tragic deaths and the harsh truths facing rural teams.

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