Together Standing Tall
The Official IRFU 150 Year Story of Irish Rugby
Will be published approx. on 30. August 2024
Book
Hardback
256 pages
978-1-80458-054-7 (ISBN)
Description
This official IRFU story of Irish rugby marks the union's 150-year anniversary and considers the scaffolding that upholds Irish rugby today: the provinces, the clubs, the schools and the underage structure.
Featuring interviews with a who's who of Irish rugby including Ollie Campbell, Peter Clohessy, Fiona Coghlan, Ciaran Fitzgerald, Jack Kyle, Paul O'Connell, Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara, Tony O'Reilly, Joe Schmidt, Fiona Steed and Tony Ward, it shows that perhaps the greatest service that Irish rugby has given the island over the last 150 years is to be a very rare unifying force. In our history, where a 'them' and 'us' mentality has been such a recurring feature, rugby has offered an alternative vision and showcased a different path towards creating the harmony of 'the four proud provinces of Ireland'.
Beautifully illustrated with over 150 photographs from INPHO photographic agency, it captures the richness of the story of Irish rugby.
Featuring interviews with a who's who of Irish rugby including Ollie Campbell, Peter Clohessy, Fiona Coghlan, Ciaran Fitzgerald, Jack Kyle, Paul O'Connell, Brian O'Driscoll, Ronan O'Gara, Tony O'Reilly, Joe Schmidt, Fiona Steed and Tony Ward, it shows that perhaps the greatest service that Irish rugby has given the island over the last 150 years is to be a very rare unifying force. In our history, where a 'them' and 'us' mentality has been such a recurring feature, rugby has offered an alternative vision and showcased a different path towards creating the harmony of 'the four proud provinces of Ireland'.
Beautifully illustrated with over 150 photographs from INPHO photographic agency, it captures the richness of the story of Irish rugby.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Dublin
Ireland
Publishing group
Gill
Dimensions
Height: 285 mm
Width: 228 mm
Thickness: 25 mm
Weight
1370 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-80458-054-7 (9781804580547)
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Persons
The IRFU is the governing body for the sport of Rugby Union on the island of Ireland.
John Scally is a lecturer in Trinity College, a writer, and an award-winning radio producer. He has made 30 documentaries and 16 series for RTE Radio One. John has written over 50 books to date including the recent bestseller 100 Great GAA Controversies. He is from Roscommon and lives in Dublin.
John Scally is a lecturer in Trinity College, a writer, and an award-winning radio producer. He has made 30 documentaries and 16 series for RTE Radio One. John has written over 50 books to date including the recent bestseller 100 Great GAA Controversies. He is from Roscommon and lives in Dublin.