Fintan O’Toole, in his most recent book We Don’t Know Ourselves: A Personal History of Ireland since 1958, proposes a drastic, new way of approaching Irish history. Part historical account and part personal memoir, O’Toole subverts the structured rigidity of …
Unbalanced media coverage has masked Fine Gael’s fundamental policy failures
A failure to properly critique the party has led to a distorted public image and a misinformed electorate
Going into the 2020 election, Fine Gael were in crisis mode. 12 percent down on Fianna Fáil and only one point ahead of Sinn Féin, there was a genuine chance of key ministers losing their seats and real concern for …
The power of the Olympics
With rising uncertainty regarding the viability of the Olympics taking place in 2021, James Mahon looks back at era defining moments that have happened thanks to its existence
The Olympics has consistently been a source of unencumbered joy, inspiration, and athletic skill. Watching athletes from an eclectic range of sports has transfixed generations spanning centuries. The postponement of the Olympics in 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic and …
Beautiful play is not the key to an unstoppable team
Tottenham Hotspur Football Club under Jose Mourinho have sparked an intense debate on the right or wrong way to play football
Throughout footballing history there has been a varied and diverse range of styles utilised by teams in virtually every competitive domestic league. Conservative, cautious, and counter-attacking, to free flowing, ballistic, and possession orientated are all tactics that can be identified …
Sports to get superfans through this Covid-19 Winter
From Formula 1 to tennis, there are still some things taking place this winter to satisfy your sports craving
Sport has always been a source of entertainment and joy, irrespective of what is going on in the world. Despite being a cliché, the idea that you can forget whatever ills or stresses that afflict you by being immersed in …
Nine transfers that could change the landscape of the Premier League
A look at some of the most exciting moves that could potentially happen this season
The transfer window is one of the most adrenaline inducing periods of the football calendar. Emotions can fluctuate between those of euphoria when your club is signing a potential superstar that could change the fortunes of the entire team, or …
The truth of John Delaney’s regime fully revealed
Paul Rowan and Mark Tighe highlight the layers of corruption within the FAI during Delaney’s tenure as chief executive in their new book Champagne Football
John Delaney ruled the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) with an iron fist during his tenure as chief executive. He was seen by many as a dubious character with an inclination towards exuberant spending practices. Journalists Mark Tighe and Paul …