Through the Chair charts the extraordinary story of Abu Dhabi Na Fianna, a thriving GAA club located in the middle of the Arabian Desert. Told from the perspective of ten former Na Fianna chairpersons, Through the Chair is full of warm and funny stories of how the club came to be and is packed with lessons in leadership and resilience. It is also a fascinating insight into how the Irish live in the Middle East.

Author Tadhg Flahive draws on his experience as a leadership development expert to shed light on the people who shaped and moulded this extraordinary club.

What are the secrets to successful sports leadership and organisation? How did a GAA club in the middle of the Arabian Desert host the inaugural World GAA Games, and a GAA All-Stars hurling tour? How does this unique GAA club continue to set participation records for tournaments outside of Ireland every year? Dip into this enthralling book for answers to these questions and more.