1968 hurling heroes join Pat at book launch

NEW ROSS GAA legend Pat Nolan was joined by some of 1968 All Ireland winning teammates for the launch of his authoritative second book on the subject of the GAA in New Ross from 1910 to 2010, in The Three Bullet Gate pub on Friday night.

Wexford All Star hurler Tom Neville performed the launch, which drew a crowd to the venue, with some former players apologising for not being able to attend.

Pat was part of the 1968 All-Ireland winning Wexford senior hurling side. He launched his first book, ‘No Short Cuts To The Top’, in 2013 and it has been sent all around the world to Wexford fans.

Pat has worked very hard on the book in recent years, collecting photographs and researching the history of the GAA.

The book is available to buy at Nolan’s on South Street and from Pat at 68 Irishtown, (contact 086 8804267).

Pat played for the Geraldine O’Hanrahan GAA Club and with the county team bringing great glory to Wexford in the 1960s.

The book recalls the GAA heroics of players like Sean O’Kennedy, Gus Kennedy, Mick Morrissey, Tom Neville, Jimmy O’Brien, Ned Colfer and many more, who hail from a strong GAA town.

Clodagh Nolan with Sophie and Majella Mulley. Marie Cooke and Noeleen Kehoe at the launch.

Pat Nolan (second from left) at the launch of his book ‘The History of GAA in New Ross 1910-2010’ with John Kennedy, Barry Ronan and Pat Kehoe.