Paul Galvin: In My Own Words: My Autobiography

by Paul Galvin

The autobiography of one of the most exciting Gaelic soccer players of modern times Paul Galvin’s meteoric and often controversial career with the senior Kerry Gaelic football team has seen him win four All-Ireland medals, as well as six Munster championships. His inter-county career began in the late 1990s, winning medal in the Munster minor championship in 1997, and at under-21 level in 1999. But it was in the senior team throughout the 2000s that he came into his own, during a period defined by the great rivalry between Kerry and Tyrone. Galvin’s intense, focused approach to the game has at times led to controversy, such as when he was red-carded in the 2006 quarter-final against Armagh, and most notoriously when he knocked a notebook from the hands of referee Paddy Russell in the opening match of the 2008 championship, resulting in a twelve-week suspension. He was also suspended for eight weeks in 2010 after an altercation with Eoin Cadogan in the Munster semi-final replay against Cork. Galvin’s raw, unflinching autobiography charts the highs and lows of a career that has fascinated fans for more than a decade.

320 pages, Paperback

First published October 30, 2014

Reviews

[Keith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Warrior amongst men.
Great tenacious, vibrant , talented guy amongst a group who backed each other in the depts of high end Sport.
Great read, follow him closely , very successful Businessman who isnt your typical GAA player.
Great memories in Croker HQ watching him beat Dublin and Cork and several other teams.
An interesting biography where no stone is unturned and very easy to become engrossed in!

[Shane Mulcahy · Rating 3 out of 5]

A decent read about a fascinating character. As a Corkman it pains me to say that Galvin was a fantastic player. He's an enigma on and off the field. I was a little disappointed with aspects of the book; it is disjointed at times and the editing isn't as good as one might expect.

[Christopher · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was the first book I read and it is my all time favourite! I thoroughly enjoyed reading it as it is written with complete honesty about his life in his teenage days, his playing days with UCC & Kerry underage & senior teams, his time in teaching and his love of fashion.

[Donal Collins · Rating 4 out of 5]

Probably a bit biased been a kerry supporter. Galvin is a witty character and comes across a lot different from his public persona