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26 Dec 2025

Ten top books for the Donegal sports fan to read at Christmas

With time at hand during the Christmas Holidays, a look into some of the sports books specifically written about some of the greats from Donegal

Ten top books for the Donegal sports fan to read at Christmas

Anthony Molloy: A memoir on life, glory and demons

30 years on from winning their first All-Ireland, captain Anthony Molloy’s life was ghostwritten by DonegalLive Sports Editor Frank Craig.

‘A memoir on life, glory and demons’ is a candid and open story about Anthony Molloy’s successes and struggles.

The Ardara clubman played for 12 years in the green and gold, amassing a record total of 123 appearances. 

He also became a fixture in the New York GAA scene during this time, winning two NY Championships with the Donegal club in the Big Apple, in 1986 and ’92.

A holder of three Ulster titles, Molloy was not only team captain, but he dominated in the middle of the field on the team brilliantly built by Brian McEniff during the 1980s and 90s.

He has spoken publicly about the demons he had to contend with at the end of his career.

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