Sam Maguire

Sam Maguire was an influential member of the GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association), and of the Irish Republican Brotherhood (IRB) in London during the Irish War of Independence, where he was the main agent of Michael Collins. After his tragic early death from TB, his friends recognized his significant contribution and decided to give a cup to the GAA to perpetuate his memory: the Sam Maguire Cup. The book recounts the origin story of the cup, and the men who have won it through heroics on the field and pitch.

Sam Maguire a fost un membru influent al GAA (Gaelic Athletic Association) si al Fratiei Republicane Irlandeze (IRB) din Londra in timpul razboiului de independenta irlandez, unde a fost agentul principal al lui Michael Collins. Dupa moartea sa tragica timpurie din cauza TB, prietenii sai au recunoscut contributia sa semnificativa si au decis sa dea o ceasca GAA pentru a-si perpetua memoria: Cupa Sam Maguire.