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Monday 30 November 2020
Taken from an extract from his book, 32 Words For Field, which has been nominated in the An Post Irish Book Awards.
Read three people’s personal stories taken from A Page From My Life, which is nominated in the An Post Irish Book Awards.
Richard Nairns details some of what he discovered when he moved to Ned’s Wood in Co Wicklow.
In an extract from his moving, searing memoir, Paddy Doyle writes about his early days at St Michael’s Industrial School after his parents both died.
Author Gillian O’Brien looks at the workhouse and prisons and what they tells us about the Famine.
Robert Blair Mayne played for Ireland and the Lions before going on to a remarkable wartime career.
Catch up with what Ann Devine is up to in the latest novel from Colm O’Regan.
Read an extract from Tai Woffinden’s ‘Raw Speed’.
Jenson Button on his early days partying in Formula One.
Read an extract from Alan Conway’s book on Coolmore Stud.
A profile of Didier Deschamps, who made the defensive midfield role more recognised.
In an extract from ‘The Names Heard Long Ago,’ Jonathan Wilson profiles legendary Benfica coach Béla Guttmann.
In an extract from ‘No Win Race,’ Derek A. Bardowell analyses the rise of Lewis Hamilton.
We have three extracts from the latest Stinging Fly for you to enjoy.
Michael Carrick recalls Manchester United’s turbulent spell under David Moyes.
Former Newcastle physio Paul Ferris on suffering through Ruud Gullit’s troubled spell at the club.
In this extract from his autobiography, former Ireland captain Rory Best looks back on a humbling defeat to England.
Barry J Whyte has been looking at the intriguing story of Steorn for a new book.
Robbie Fowler on the beginning of the end of his first stint at Liverpool.
How murder and mayhem were linked to the legendary boxer.
In an extract from his book ‘Boy Wonder,’ Dave Hannigan recalls some of his sport-related childhood memories.
Read this extract from Michael Gillard’s book on the Olympics.
In an extract from his book, Daniel Geey looks at how football has changed dramatically over the years.
In an extract from his book, Formula One legend Nigel Mansell recalls winning the World Championship.
In an extract from his award-winning book ‘Recovering,’ Richie Sadlier looks at the lifestyle of young footballers in his era.
The end of Bob Paisley’s tenure at Liverpool is recalled.
Read an extract from ‘The Billionaires Club’ by James Montague.
Read this extract from ‘The Unknown Kimi Raikkonen.’
An extract from Jonathan Eig’s book reveals the extent of the legend’s suffering following his retirement.
A look back to when Ireland played hosts to the Ryder Cup for the first time in 2006.
Read this extract from an acclaimed book on the US golf star by Jeff Benedict and Armen Keteyian.
Members of the 1994 Irish team recall the the horrific trip to Mount Isa.
In this extract from ‘Behind the Lions,’ the gut-wrenching 2009 loss is recalled.
Pep’s City: The Making of a Superteam gives an inside account of the early part of manager’s reign with the Etihad outfit.
Former Tottenham star Clive Allen reflects on adapting to life after football.
Fr Bryan Shortall remembers his childhood in the 1970s – from what he ate to what was on the radio.
The following passage is an extract from Simon Hughes’ There She Goes.
In an extract from his book, David Goldblatt looks at the continent’s remarkable devotion to the English top flight.
Paulie Malignaggi discusses his relationship with Conor McGregor in this extract from Ewan MacKenna’s new book.
Former Tottenham star Clive Allen reflects on adapting to life after football.
IT’S THE LAST day of November, so it’s safe to say the Christmas countdown has well and truly begun.
With everything that has happened in 2020 so far, many people have chosen to bring a bit Christmas cheer into their lives earlier than usual this year, and decorations have been going up in households around the country for a number of weeks now.
But others are still sticking to their usual traditions and waiting until December to put the tree up.
So, today we want to know: When are you putting up your Christmas tree?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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