Bernard Brogan: The Hill

by Bernard Brogan

An inside look into the seven-time All Ireland senior winner Bernard Brogan. With seven All-Ireland senior triumphs, four All-Star awards and 2010 Footballer of the Year, this autobiography provides a heartfelt and honest insight into the his life in Blue, passions off the pitch and the challenges he faced along the way.

320 pages, Hardcover

Published September 10, 2020

Reviews

[Sir Mullo · Rating 3 out of 5]

Older than Brogan but grew up in the same area. It’s a mental spot for GAA for the last number of years and with Kilkenny the main man now and also from the area it will continue to be. He comes across as a gentleman and a real role model for all up and coming sports stars. Amazing dedication and determination. A great insight into one of the best teams the GAA has ever seen but the nerd in me wanted more of the process and tactics they employed and less of his fading star journey. That might be harsh. Top man and an amazing family, the Brogans

[Joe · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good read enjoyed it one thing and its minor is why don't they have action shots on the cover, scoring a goal by the hill that sort of thing. Better than headshots I think but its a decent read alright.

[John English · Rating 5 out of 5]

An insightful look into the record setting Dublin football team as one of it stalwarts heads into the final chapter of his career

[Ciaran Mulhair · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy reading

[Shane Mulcahy · Rating 3 out of 5]

I have to admit I'm not a big fan of autobiographies, but this one was a disappointment. I was hoping for a more interesting, insightful read about the Dublin setup. Unfortunately, it feels like Bernard Brogan was holding back and afraid to upset Jim Gavin or his former teammates. Dublin GAA fans will undoubtedly enjoy this book, but I wonder if it would have been a better read if Brogan had waited for a few more years to pass by before writing it.