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Tuesday 22 September 2020
In this extract from his book, 32 Words For Field, the author and broadaster Manchán Magan talks us through the Irish history of the word leprechaun.
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.
Strict new Covid-19 measures are now in effect in the capital – here’s what they mean for you.
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.
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.
Donald McRae looks at the early days of the acclaimed Irish boxer and the background from which he came.
In an extract from his book, Adharanand Finn describes competing in the Oman Desert Marathon.
In December 1788, Whaley was struck by a malignant fever.
IT’S A QUESTION that has been asked throughout the pandemic, but which has been raised again recently after the Oliver Bond Street party – would you call the Gardaí on your neighbours if you saw they broke Covid-19 restrictions on mass gatherings?
In the UK, junior minister for policing Kit Malthouse suggested that people should report their neighbours to the police if they’re concerned about gatherings that break the rules.
At the moment, Dublin is at Level Three which means that you can have visitors from one other household to your home or garden; while the rest of the country is at Level Two, which means you can have six visitors from up to three households to your home or garden.
So we’re asking you: Would you call the Gardaí if you saw your neighbours break Covid-19 restrictions on gatherings?
Poll Results:
Share your story: voices@thejournal.ie
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