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Published 11:46 19 Dec 2015 GMT
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The former Donegal manager recounts an upbringing that contained far too much tragedy and adversity. A great insight into how McGuinness transformed Donegal from nearly-men to outsiders and into the mind of a truly driven individual.
Irish rugby's wrecking-ball flanker and a player who was the best blindside in world rugby in his prime. Ferris' career contained many highs but just as many lows, usually brought on by injuries. Great yarns about life on and off the rugby pitch in a searingly honest, open autobiography.
Rouse goes back over a thousand years to deliver a definitive political, social, and cultural history of sport in our island. A serious amount of research and passion went into this book, which charts the foundation of the GAA, cricket's golden period, the growing influence of soccer and forgotten past-times such as fighting and baiting involving cocks, bulls and even bears.
Winner of the Setanta Sports Book of the Year, Leonards' tale of battling drugs and drink while being part of a driven, successful Dublin football panel is a real eye-opener. Comes highly recommended by many GAA writers in the media industry.
Irish professional rugby turned 20 this year. The journey from amateur antics and drinking cultures to the modern-day science, video analysis and gym beasts has been remarkable. Players such as Brian O'Driscoll, Paul O'Connell, Rob Kearney and Ronan O'Gara offer excellent insights into Irish rugby's transformation from has-beens to heroes.
A superb pictorial history of a footballing landmark that has witnessed some amazing moments. White is a lifelong League of Ireland supporter and it shows throughout as he lets the people and pictures tell a story of a ground that is now 125 years old.
Leinster now play a game or two each season in front of 40-45,000 fans at the Aviva Stadium. Reggie Corrigan was there in the early years and recalls tales of playing to hundreds and training in Portakabins. A must-read for the Leinster fan in your life.
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