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    From the history of Irish sports to biographies of international athletics superstars, these books in our sports collection make for excellent reading. Whether you’re passionate about football, rugby, or any other sport, these books bring the drama, dedication, and triumphs of the sports world to life. Find your next great sports read at Chapters Bookstore!

    Tobias Jones: Ultra [2020] paperback

    €7.99 – €13.00

    Winner of the Daily Telegraph Football Book of the Year Ultras are often compared to punks, Hell's Angels, hooligans or the South American Barras Bravas. But in truth, they are...

    Robbie Fowler: Fowler [2005] hardback

    €2.99 – €27.13

    Pronounced as the greatest goalscoring talent since Jimmy Greaves, seventeen-year old Robbie Fowler was immediately catapulted to fame and fortune. The thin, baby-faced Toxteth lad, who had trampled the same...

    Simon Waterson: The 10-Week Intelligent Fitness Challenge (with a foreword by Tom Hiddleston) [2023] paperback

    €4.99 – €10.99

    'This ten-week programme is a fantastic example of Simon's thoughtful and effective approach to fitness.' Tom Hiddleston 'With Simon, I understood that the work and preparation you have to do...

    Scally John: 101 Extraordinary GAA Occasions [2024] paperback

    €11.99

    This delightful book will be enjoyed and cherished by GAA fans old and young. - Dermot EarleyGaelic Games have a unique capacity to lift the spirits but they also have...

    Alan Conway: Coolmore Stud [2016] hardback

    €12.99 – €29.99

    Nestled in a quiet part of County Tipperary, Coolmore Stud casts as long a shadow as any sporting entity over the history of Irish sport. Founded by the legendary horse...

    Donal Og Cusack: Come What May [2009] paperback

    €3.99 – €21.41

    Donal Og Cusack has been one of Ireland's leading hurlers for the past decade, winning five Munster titles and three All-Ireland medals with Cork, and establishing himself as one of...

    Murphy Ciarán: This is the Life [2024] paperback

    €12.99

    A provocative look at how grassroots GAA interacts with life in Ireland, from the wittiest Gaelic games pundit at work today The GAA is Ireland's largest civil society organisation, woven...

    Andy Lee: Fighter [2018] hardback

    €9.99 – €21.99

    In 2005, at the age of 20, Andy Lee decided he was going to try to make it in the harsh and unforgiving world of professional boxing. Leaving home for...

    Michael Bamberger: Ball in the Air [2024] paperback

    €9.99

    After a lifetime of writing about the professional sport, Michael Bamberger, "the poet laureate of golf" (GOLF magazine), delivers an exhilarating love letter to the amateur game as it's played-and...

    Carter Iain: Golf Wars [2024] hardback

    €7.99

    'Enthralling ... unmissable' - Golf News'A superbly detailed account of an uprising in professional golf' - Andrew Cotter'A complete and compelling commentary as the sport greedily ripped itself apart' -...

    Paul O'Connell: The Battle [2016] hardback

    €3.99 – €26.00

    There has never been a rugby player quite like Paul O'Connell. His name is synonymous with passion, heart and determination. But he is also the thinking man's rugby player, a...

    Ryan Eimear: The Grass Ceiling [2024] paperback

    €7.99 – €12.99

    'A book which will very soon be acknowledged as a classic of Irish sportswriting' Ciaran MurphyWhat is it like to be female in a male-dominated sporting world? If you play...

    Footballer Secret: How to Win [2017] paperback

    €3.99 – €8.99

    What separates the good from the truly great players? How do football managers get the best out of their team?How do you come back from a crushing defeat to win?...

    World Football Museum FIFA: The Official History of the FIFA World Cup [2024] hardback

    €19.99 – €24.99

    Fully updated - includes the full story of the 2022 FIFA World Cup Qatar.The Official History of the FIFA World Cup is the definitive inside story of the 22 FIFA...

    Dr. Bob Rotella: Golf is Not a Game of Perfect [2004] paperback

    €3.99 – €13.00

    Filled with insightful stories about golf, Dr. Bob Rotella's delightful book will improve the game of even the most casual weekend player. Dr. Bob Rotella is one of the hottest...

    Finbarr Flood: In Full Flood [2014] paperback

    €2.99 – €5.99

    In Full Flood is a warm, honest and reflective book which chronicles the four main phases of Finbarr Flood's life: his initial infatuation and fledgling career in football, his rise...

    Daniel Coyle: The Secret Race [2012] paperback

    €2.99 – €19.99

    WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2012On a fateful night in 2009, Tyler Hamilton and Daniel Coyle met for dinner in Boulder, Colorado. The two had...

    John McEnroe: Serious [2003] paperback

    €5.99 – €15.70

    John McEnroe enjoyed tremendous success at all levels of tennis, and he owns 77 career singles titles, including 7 Grand Slams. He joined the circuit in 1978 and it took...

    Michael Calvin: The Nowhere Men [2014] paperback

    €3.99 – €14.30

    Winner of The Times British Sports Book Award 2014. A fascinating insight into the enclosed world of football scouts in the UKA teenaged boy plays football in a suburban park....

    Alex Ferguson: ALEX FERGUSON My Autobiography [2013] hardback

    €2.99 – €32.50

    Sir Alex announced his retirement as manager of Manchester United after 27 years in the role. He has gone out in a blaze of glory, with United winning the Premier...

    Eoin Hand: FIRST HAND TPB [2017] paperback

    €5.99 – €9.99

    Eoin Hand's term as manager of the Republic of Ireland soccer team is often overshadowed by the glory days of Jack Charlton. If Charlton had good luck, Hand was all...

    Inverting the Pyramid: The History of Football Tactics [2018] paperback

    €4.99 – €14.30

    'One of the most revelatory sports books of the year' SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY'Masterful ... it could be the best thing to have happened to English football in years' TIME OUT'Gloriously...

    Nicklas Bendtner: Bendtner: Both Sides [2020] paperback

    €9.99 – €16.90

    *****Shortlisted for International Autobiography of the Year in the Telegraph Sports Book Awards 2021WINNER OF 2019 DANISH SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR'Brutally candid.' - The Guardian'An extraordinary, granular depiction of...

    David Kingsbury: Fitter Faster [2018] paperback

    €4.99

    .Drop up to 4 pounds a week, safely and sustainably, with the revolutionary 8 week fat-loss plan from acclaimed celebrity personal trainer, David Kingsbury.Most diets don't work because they aren't...

    Richie Sadlier: Recovering [2019] hardback

    €5.99 – €14.99

    When a career-ending injury saw former Ireland and Millwall striker Richie Sadlier retire from football at age 24, his life spiraled out of control. Without structure or a sense of...

    Secret Wag The: I Am The Secret WAG [2014] paperback

    €1.00 – €7.99

    Money, cars, homes, holidays, parties and all the shoes you've ever dreamed of. The life of a footballer's wife or girlfriend must be as glamorous and exciting as her other...

    Sean Cavanagh: Sean Cavanagh: The Obsession [2018] hardback

    €2.99 – €10.99

    SEAN CAVANAGH is one of the greatest Gaelic footballers of all time. A threetime All-Ireland winner and five-time All Star, Cavanagh was crowned Footballer of the Year in 2008 and...

    Leap of Faith: The new autobiography from one of the greatest living jockeys [2021] paperback

    €5.99 – €19.50

    'After all this time Frankie Dettori still ranks amongst the all-time greats of the sport' LESTER PIGGOTT 'An autobiography as gripping as any Dick Francis thriller' YORKSHIRE POST 'Endearingly honest......

    Diego Armando Maradona: El Diego [2005] paperback

    €2.99 – €19.50

    'Operatically emotional...exceptionally vivid' Martin Amis, GuardianCelebrate the life of one of the world's greatest footballers. Diego Maradona. One thing is certain: he was the greatest footballer of his generation -...

    Paula Radcliffe: Paula [2004]

    €8.99

    Paula Radcliffe has managed to be both very successful in her field and incredibly popular with the Great British Public. She was the underdog for so long -- narrowly missing...

    John Feinstein: Feherty [2023] hardback

    €9.99 – €14.99

    The definitive biography of enigmatic golfer, commentator, and performer David Feherty-one of the most universally beloved figures in the game.John Feinstein, who has spent four decades finding intriguing sports characters...

    Frank O'Mara: Bend, Don't Break [2024] paperback

    €7.99 – €17.99

    'Victory is a life well lived or a day enjoyed.'Limerick man Frank O'Mara had the athletics career most only dream of, competing for Ireland in three Olympic Games and breaking...

    Lar Corbett: All In My Head [2013] paperback

    €5.99 – €14.27

    For Tipperary hurling, defeat in the 2012 All-Ireland semi-final was heartbreaking.For Lar Corbett, it was devastating.Then again it has never been a straight road for the three-time All-star and 2010...

    Ronan O'Gara: Ronan O'Gara [2009] paperback

    €4.99 – €14.27

    Ronan O'Gara is one of the greatest sportsmen Ireland has ever produced. A brilliant kicker both from the hand and at penalty goals, a sublime orchestrator of play from the...

    Christopher McDougall: Natural Born Heroes [2016] paperback

    €5.99 – €13.00

    AS HEARD ON THE CHRIS EVANS BREAKFAST SHOW - "It's not just for runners. It's for life! It's a great story."When Chris McDougall stumbled across the story of Churchill's 'dirty...

    Michael Cox: The Mixer: The Story of Premier League Tactics, from Route One to False Nines [2018] paperback

    €5.99 – €18.56

    An absolutely essential book for every modern football fan, about the development of Premier League tactics, published to coincide with 25 years of the competition. Back in 1992, English football...

    Master John Ding: 15-Minute Tai Chi [2003] paperback

    €6.99 – €11.70

    The third title in our successful '15-Minute' series, this practical and easy-to-use book reveals how to fit the popular stress-relieving art of Tai Chi into a busy Western lifestyle. Tai...

    Aidan O'Mahony: Unbroken: A journey of adversity, mental strength and physical fitness [2022] paperback

    €7.99

    'Compelling' Irish TimesAidan O'Mahony was at peak physical fitness and making his mark on the Kerry Senior Football team when he made the devastating choice to walk away from it...

    Jam Carragher: Carra [2008] paperback

    €3.99 – €18.56

    Jamie Carragher is one of the most charismatic footballers of his generation. Adored by the fans, he was recently voted the most popular player in the entire Liverpool squad. Yet...

    Ken Hodge: The Complete Guide to Sport Motivation [2005] paperback

    €6.99

    This practical handbook tells you everything you need to achieve excellence in sport, treating the mind as an essential part of training. It covers psychological skills training; anxiety and peak...

    Bills Peter: Le Coq [2024] paperback

    €14.30

    'An impassioned tour around France which is best enjoyed with a bottle of red ... or two.' The Sunday Times'I've known Peter for some years and I'm sure you will...

    Gara Ronan O: Ronan OGara [2013] hardback

    €5.99 – €6.99

    Ronan O'Gara has been at the heart of Munster and Irish rugby for the past fifteen years. Now, as he comes to the end of a glittering playing career, it...

    Laura Hillenbrand: Seabiscuit: Three Men and a Racehorse [2002] paperback

    €2.99 – €4.99

    From the author of Unbroken - a major motion picture releasing in 2015 - this is the bestselling true story of three men and their dreams for a racehorse, Seabiscuit....

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