Sport has played a central role in modern Ireland s history. Perhaps nowhere else has sport so infused the political, social and cultural development and identity of a nation. During this so-called Decade of Centenaries in Ireland (2014 to 2024) recently there has been an exponential growth in interest and academic research on Ireland s sporting heritage. This collection of chapters, contributed by some of Ireland s most preeminent sport and social historians, showcases the richness and complexity of Ireland s sporting legacy. Articles on topics as diverse as the role of native Gaelic...