Anthony daly autobiography of mission

Anthony Daly was the most successful captain in the history of Clare hurling, leading the county to two All-Irelands and three Munster titles. Regarded as an inspirational figure by his fellow players, Daly’s innate leadership and character prompted the Clare players, just three years after he had finished his playing career, to pursue him as manager at the age of just During his three years in charge, he took Clare to the cusp of two All-Ireland finals, agonisingly losing the and semi-finals to the eventual winners, Cork and Kilkenny.

It was that kind of ambition and drive to succeed which attracted Dublin hurling to Daly. Taking over the county in , he led Dublin, in , to their first National League title in 72 years and, in , their first Leinster title in 52 years, before he retired as manager in September

Dalo takes us from the early days growing up in Clarecastle through the early part of his career with Clare, the golden years and the extension into mana