It's Marty!

by Marty Morrissey

Marty Morrissey - GAA broadcaster extraordinaire and one of the hardest-working people in show business - has been to every corner of Ireland (and a few interesting ones further afield) in his illustrious career. Everywhere he goes, he makes friends and hears terrific stories - and sometimes he becomes a character in them. Now he's sharing them with us, in a book full of his trademark warmth, wit and energy.Starting with his childhood in the Bronx and west Clare, Marty introduces us to the people and places that have mattered most to him. He takes us through his adventures as a Gaelic footballer and hurler, schoolteacher, and coach of schools teams and underage sides for his beloved club, Kilmurry Ibrickane. And he tells the story of his remarkable rise as a broadcaster, from the back of tractors and trailers flatbed trucks to Croke Park on All Ireland finals days - despite having being told by RTÉ Sport that his voice on an early audition tape was 'too thin, too high-pitched'.Now, having established himself as a beloved figure across the full spectrum of the Irish airwaves, Marty is ready to show us who he really is. It's Marty! is an invitation to join the Marty Party, a rollicking ride through contemporary Irish life and sport, from a true national treasure._______________________'There's a lot of craic and a lot of warmth in it' Newstalk'Fantastic!' 2FM Breakfast'A really good read . . . honest and really funny' Miriam O'Callaghan

520 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 21, 2021

Reviews

[Charlene Keenan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Thoroughly Enjoyed this book. A lovely insight into his life in New York, Cork and West Clare and how he ended up working for RTÉ. Having met Marty many times I’ve always found him to be an absolute gentleman who doesn’t take himself too seriously and is a genuinely likeable person and this image of him is reflected in the book. Not just for GAA fans, I think there is something in this book for all.

[Edel Mullane · Rating 5 out of 5]

Absolutely loved it. I’ve met Marty a few times in real life and he’s an absolute gentleman. Some fabulous tales from his life in the US and here in Ireland. I recommend this book to everyone, even if you are not interested in GAA you will enjoy it.