Friday 22 October, 2021
In the first chapter of his new book, Larry Donnelly describes how politics ran in the veins of his family.
A new book explores Magdalene laundries and the State’s response to institutional abuse.
Simon Kuper on documenting Barcelona’s successes and struggles.
Read an extract from ‘The War: Hagler-Hearns and Three Rounds for the Ages.’
Read this passage from ‘Shot at a Brothel’.
Read an extract from ‘(Low)life: A Memoir of Jazz, Fight-fixing, and the Mob’ by Charles Farrell.
Journalist and author Tris Dixon on his reasons for writing ‘Damage’.
Author and journalist Michael Calvin discusses his new book: ‘Whose Game is it Anyway?’
The book, by Rónán Hession, is the One Dublin One Book choice this April.
The Chelsea owner has filed a defamation suit against both publishers HarperCollins and author Catherine Belton.
Reformed hoarder and clutter expert Emma Gleeson looks at what her work has taught her about how we run our homes – and our lives.
Maurice Hamilton recalls the near-death crash suffered by Formula One legend Niki Lauda.
Ruqsana Begum recalls her early days competing.
An extract from David Walsh’s book ‘The Russian Affair’.
Andy Robertson recalls the surreal backdrop for Liverpool’s clash with Atletico Madrid.
Martina Cox on her husband’s struggle and the kindness it inspired in others.
Paul Kilgannon chats about his new book on creating the ideal environment for young Irish athletes.
Robert Blair Mayne played for Ireland and the Lions before going on to a remarkable wartime career.
We talk to the British author and columnist about her new book.
Jacqui Hurley’s book ‘Girls Play Too: Inspiring Stories of Irish Sportswomen’ has been a huge hit.
We chat to its author, bestselling writer Curtis Sittenfeld.
Robert Trump had objected to Mary Trump publicly discussing family members.
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.
Ralph Riegel on why he wrote about the murder of Sophie Toscan du Plantier in a new book.
In an extract from ‘No Win Race,’ Derek A. Bardowell analyses the rise of Lewis Hamilton.
Michael Bambeger chats to The42 about his new book on the US golf star.
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.
As part of Genius Week, we chat to Paolo Hewitt about his biography of Robin Friday, one of the great footballing cult heroes.
In this extract from his autobiography, former Ireland captain Rory Best looks back on a humbling defeat to England.
Sean O’Brien’s ‘Fuel’ will be published on 29 October.
Robbie Fowler on the beginning of the end of his first stint at Liverpool.
An extract from the award-winning book, ‘The Lost Soul of Eamonn Magee’.
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.
‘Champagne Football’ by Mark Tighe and Paul Rowan will be published in September.
