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ISBN: 9781914596537

Fighting The Good Fight is the remarkable and often hilarious life story of Billy Heffron – farmer, businessman, GAA stalwart, community activist, auctioneer, political campaigner and proud Mayo man.
Raised in rural north Mayo in the 1950s, Billy’s story captures a changing Ireland through the eyes of someone who was never content to sit on the sidelines. From his early days helping in the family shop and working on the farm, to leadership roles in Macra na Feirme, NCF, business organisations, sporting and community groups and local campaigns, he has spent a lifetime fighting for rural Ireland and the people who call it home.
Along the way there are colourful characters, unforgettable adventures, brushes with controversy, stories from the football field and meeting rooms, reflections on politics, faith and community, and plenty of laughter. Whether recounting near misses with shotguns while refereeing, campaigning for balanced regional development, or helping to build facilities and organisations that transformed local life, Billy tells his story with honesty, warmth and wit.
At its heart, this is a book about family, friendship, resilience and belonging. It is a celebration of rural Ireland, its people and its communities, and a must-read for anyone who enjoys Irish life, local history, GAA culture and a good story well bootold.