Compiled by journalist Colin White 'Dalymount Park, The Home of Irish Football' is a stunning new pictorial book documenting the history of the famous Dublin landmark and includes a heartfelt foreword by John Giles, a love letter to the place where he began his international career.
Dalymount Park, The Home of Irish Football is a lovingly crafted pictorial history of one of Dublin’s most treasured landmarks, put together by journalist and lifelong League of Ireland supporter Colin White.
Spanning twelve decades, the book contains fantastic photographs and magic memories from the stadium’s 125-year existence.
Irish legend John Giles, a man who stood in the terraces as a boy watching his heroes gracing the turf at ‘Dalyer’, has penned a heartfelt foreword – a love letter to the place where he began his international career.
“Dalymount Park is and forever will be the true historic home of Irish football. As a football man, it means a lot to me, and I know it means a huge amount to Irish football fans throughout the country.” – John Giles
Bob Marley played a storming set at Dalymount just ten months before his deathShamrock Rovers v Waterford, F.A.I. Cup Semi – Final at Dalymount Park, Dublin. A part of the enthusiastic crowd that attended the game.Ireland v England at Dalymount Park, Dublin. England won the game 3-1. Irish captain, Noel Cantwell (left) and English captain Bobby Moore shake hands and exchange plaques prior to the match with referee Robert Holley Davidson (Scotland) looking on.Ireland v Yugoslavia at Dalymount Park, Dublin.FAI Cup final replay. Shelbourne vs St Patrick’s Athletic. Goalkeeper Alan Gough poses for the obligatory ‘trophy on keeper’s head’ shot.
