Roisin Higgins Bücher

Exploring the history of Ireland's sporting sites, this book highlights the significance of various venues, from national stadiums to local fields and abandoned grounds. It delves into how these spaces have shaped community identities and brought people together, urging readers to reflect on the cultural and historical importance of these sporting locations.

The fiftieth anniversary of the Easter Rising has been held responsible for everything from the outbreak of conflict in Northern Ireland to the alienation of an entire generation in the Republic of Ireland. This book examines the myths behind the most elaborate commemoration of the Rising to date.