The life story of Maurice Davin, a famous son of Tipperary, is a master chronicle of stirring days in Ireland. Seamus O'Riain brings us to the banks of the Suir at Carrick and allows us to observe the young Davin at work and play. He takes us to the athletic arenas of Ireland and England where the Davins become champions.He provides a fascinating narrative of the role of Maurice Davin in shaping the fledgling GAA and concludes that Davin was the rock on which the association survived turbulent waves. Davin's life was one of devoted and idealistic service.

This book places him firmly in context and is carefully crafted reconstruction of the life and times of a remarkable man.