Description

All-Star Gazing – 50 Years of the GAA All-Stars commemorates the golden jubilee of one of Ireland’s most iconic sporting honours. Written by sisters Eileen and Moira Dunne, daughters of All-Star scheme co-founder Mick Dunne, the book draws upon decades of family archives, official records, and exclusive interviews to tell the complete story of the awards from their creation in 1971 through 2020.

The authors spoke with more than one hundred All-Star recipients, managers, journalists, and key figures, capturing personal memories of unforgettable matches, awards ceremonies, overseas tours, and the lasting significance of receiving an All-Star. Alongside these stories, the book includes hundreds of photographs, historic documents, complete Football and Hurling All-Star teams, and—for the first time—a comprehensive record of every player nominated throughout the award’s fifty-year history.

Combining sporting history, personal recollections, and meticulous statistical research, All-Star Gazing is both a valuable reference work and a celebration of Gaelic games. Beautifully produced and packed with memorable moments, it is an indispensable addition to the library of every GAA fan and anyone interested in Ireland’s sporting heritage.