I would wish to thank Freddie and Bernie Gilroy and the Caldwell family for their assistance in writing this book, particularly Paul and Bridie Caldwell. Teddy Gilroy’s scrapbook on his brother was a true joy to behold, and I thank him for letting me access it. I would mention also John’s daughters, Patricia Burns and Berna McStravick, for their recollections of their late father. Jim McCourt and Harry Enright were most helpful with their memories of the Immaculata boxing club. To Eamon McAuley, Hugh Jordan, Brian Madden, Liam McBrinn, Jimmy Donnelly and Davy Larmour, I would record my sincere thanks. I would also like to thank my father, Anthony Flynn, for his guidance. Finally, I would pay tribute to the staff of Liberties Press for their help and advice in the writing of this book.