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Waterford Sporting Stories
Waterford, the Gentle County, can boast a proud sporting tradition that is as long as it is unusual. Ireland’s oldest city has witnessed many trends, from blood sports like bull-baiting in Ballybricken to roller hockey at the Olympia Ballroom. But the towns and villages of County Waterford were not to be overshadowed, producing notable sports people such as basketballers and boxers.
In ‘I Love Me County’, learn about everyone from camogie pioneers to World Champions, as this collection of stories records the lives, loves and losses of some of Waterford’s forgotten sporting heroes, demonstrating the importance of sport and leisure in the history of the county.
'This book is crammed with fascinating stories and will make an ideal present.'
The Munster Express, The Munster Express,
'This terrific book blends the immortal line of one of our favourite sporting heroes John Mullane. “I Love Me County – Waterford Sporting Stories” highlights the depth of sporting talent in Cian‘s native city and county.'
Andrew Doherty,
12th September, 2024 in Local & Family History, Sport
Cian Manning author of ‘I Love Me County’ provides a brief history of Waterford and its legacy. The Gentle County, Waterford, can boast a proud sporting tradition. It is as long as it is varied. It’s largest urban area, Waterford City, has witnessed bull-baiting at Ballybricken t…
17th September, 2020 in Local & Family History
Overlooking Waterford Harbour the Minaun rises steeply from the riverbank affording a commanding view. To the north, the rivers Barrow and Nore meet at New Ross and flow as one to meet the Suir. The Three Sister rivers drain most of the southeast of Ireland as they continue south…
9th October, 2019 in Local & Family History
Waterford, Ireland’s oldest city is believed to have been established by the Viking Ragnall (the grandson of Ivar the Boneless) in 914 AD. Situated on the River Suir, the area is the only Irish city to retain its Viking name, Veðrafj?rðr which we previously believed to mean eithe…
