From the clamour of Croke Park to the excitement of an Olympic stadium ‘My Great Sporting Memories’ brings us to some of sport’s most iconic arenas, and into the hearts and minds of the sports persons whose memories populate the chapters of the book. Fond personal memories are priceless. They can be from the top or bottom of the world... at the World Cup, the Olympic Games, the Heineken Cup or any sporting venue, or from playing in the garden with family. They are priceless because they are personal, part of you, and you only. And this book contains priceless memories of some of Ireland’s greatest sports people. Sporting greats including Henry Shefflin, Katie Taylor and Jamie Heaslip pay tribute to the clubs and communities where their talents were nurtured. This community spirit forms the bedrock of Chernobyl Children International which has seen communities throughout Ireland reach across Europe to the children of Chernobyl who will benefit from the proceeds of this book. Jimmy Magee, RTÉ Sports Presenter John Knox, Sports Editor, Kilkenny People.