The Nation Holds Its Breath

My Lyrical Life

The Nation Holds Its Breath
George Hamilton
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Hardback
h234 x 156mm - 272pg
1 Oct 2021 IRE
International import eta 10-19 days
9781785373732
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' . . . David O' Leary is entrusted with the responsibility of taking the penalty that could send Ireland to the quarter finals of the World Cup. This kick can decide it all. The nation holds its breath . . . It' s there!' While the nation held its breath, George Hamilton delivered a line that will forever be etched in Irish sporting lore!A fixture in the commentary box since the late 1970s, Hamilton has enthralled and captivated his RTE audience for decades. Particularly through the many highs of the Charlton years, from Stuttgart in ' 88 to Italia ' 90 and the USA in ' 94, he has engagingly articulated the joy and despair felt by the fans who listen with anticipation for his sporting gems. Written in his inimitable style, The Nation Holds Its Breath is a lyrical journey through the key moments of his life and career. The voice that is so familiar to millions is present on every page of this book, from his formative days in Belfast and early career in London to his eventual arrival in Dublin and RTE, where, alongside his sporting work, he has carved out an entirely separate career with his hugely popular Lyric FM show, The Hamilton Scores.
Born in Belfast, George Hamilton has worked in broadcasting for four decades and is best known for sports commentating. He is the chief soccer commentator for RTE, and also commentates on other sports, including the Olympic games. Since 2002, he has presented The Hamilton Scores, a weekly classical music programme on RTE Lyric FM.
Status: No local stock, title imported to order
ISBN-13: 9781785373732
Published: 1 Oct 2021
Published In: Ireland
Imprint: Merrion Press
Publisher: Merrion Press
Format: Hardback
Height: 234mm
Width: 156mm
Pages: 272

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