In his honest and frank voice, Mick McCarthy gives us his version of Ireland's World Cup 2002: the huge excitement of Ireland's qualification; the dramatic fall

World Cup 2002 was a dramatic tournament for the Republic of Ireland football team. Just a week before their first game, Ireland's captain, Roy Keane, was sent

This book provides a broad range of international case studies to examine how sport has helped to shape national identities, and how national cultures have shap

Sport is an essential part of community structure, membership and identity. Whether on the field of play, in stadia, or on the streets, sport has consistently b

Explores the geography, history, government, economy, and culture of Ireland.