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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!

    Paddy Kenny: The Gloves Are Off [2020] hardback

    €12.99

    He is the larger-than-life figure who bounced back from rejection at 16 and graduated from parks pitches to become a Premier League goalkeeper, and later represent his country. Paddy Kenny's...

    Redknapp: Me, Family and the Making of a Footballer: The warmest, most charming memoir of the year [2021] paperback

    €9.99

    'a wonderful book ... a great read' Daily Mail'a fascinating book ... I really enjoyed it' Piers Morgan, Good Morning Britain'a heart-warming, funny and insightful read. Perfect for a rainy...

    Cormac Moore: The Irish Soccer Split [2015] hardback

    €7.99€28.50

    The Irish Football Association (IFA) was founded in Belfast in 1880. It was the governing body for soccer for the whole of the island of Ireland. Soccer in Ireland was...

    Shaun Assael: The Murder of Sonny Liston [2017] paperback

    €7.99€15.70

    Sonny Liston was a legend, described by Mike Tyson as "the baddest man boxing ever produced". From veteran sports reporter Shaun Assael, The Murder of Sonny Liston is a gripping,...

    George Best: Blessed - The Autobiography [2002] paperback

    €4.99€18.56

    George Best needs little introduction. A legend in his own lifetime, he is undoubtedly the greatest footballer the UK has ever produced. Blessed with an extraordinary gift he brought a...

    Ian Mcgeechan: The Lions: When the Going Gets Tough [2017] paperback

    €5.99€6.99

    Fully updated to contain Sir Ian McGeechan's reflections on the 2017 Lions tour to New Zealand. 2017 saw the latest contest between the British Lions and New Zealand - the...

    Jon Gibby: Well Handicapped Horses [2012] paperback

    €8.99

    When Jon Gibby wrote the third edition of his successful and popular book Betting on Flat Handicaps in 2005 he admitted that the growing influence of the betting exchanges and...

    Bills Peter: Le Coq [2024] paperback

    €12.99

    '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...

    Colin Montgomerie: Monty [2013] paperback

    €6.99

    The autobiography of Colin Montgomerie, the triumphant Ryder Cup captain and one of Britain's most successful golfers.Colin Montgomerie is a golfing legend. Ranked Europe's No. 1 for an unparalleled seven...

    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...

    Ask A Footballer [2020] paperback

    €5.99

    Ever wondered what it's REALLY like to be a Premier League footballer?My name is James Milner and I'm not a Ribena-holic.Let me share insights into what it's like being a...

    Believe Us: The Inside Story of Jürgen Klopp’s Liverpool [2021] paperback

    €8.99

    'Our incredible story under a supreme manager shared in all its glory.' Jordan Henderson The definitive account of Jurgen Klopp's astonishing revival of Liverpool Football Club FULLY UPDATED FOR THE...

    Anne Holland: The Little Book of Horse Racing [2014] hardback

    €7.99

    Do you know what the oldest horse race in Britain is, where the term `gee-gee' comes from, or who is credited with bringing racing to Ascot? Fact-packed but light-hearted in...

    Johnny Sexton: Becoming a Lion [2013] hardback

    €8.99€9.99

    Johnny Sexton - the man who pulled the strings for the Lions - gives an intimate insight into the rugby life in Becoming a Lion.As of May 2009, Johnny Sexton...

    Ronnie Whelan: Walk On: My Life in Red [2011] paperback

    €4.99€5.99

    Ronnie Whelan was a mainstay of the iconic 1980s Liverpool FC side that won six League Championships, two FA Cups, three League Cups as well an unforgettable European Cup. Under...

    Jonathan Rea: Dream. Believe. Achieve. My Autobiography [2018] hardback

    €6.99€8.99

    'If I had to lose my record to anyone, I couldn't be happier that it was Jonathan. Family connections aside, there is nobody more talented, more determined or more deserving.'...

    Didier Drogba: Commitment [2015] paperback

    €5.99€6.99

    The story of one of the most recognisable and successful players in world football. Didier Drogba is renowned for his heading ability, sharp shooting and sheer strength. He has played...

    Gabby Logan: The First Half [2022] hardback

    €5.99€7.99

    A brilliant book. Read immediately' Claudia WinklemanA fascinating, inspiring and funny memoir from much-loved broadcaster Gabby Logan When I sat down to write this book, I was really not keen...

    Dan Carter: Dan Carter: The Autobiography of an All Blacks Legend [2015] hardback

    €3.99€4.99

    Dan Carter's last game as an All Black culminated with him declared Man of the Match following the 2015 Rugby World Cup final at Twickenham - an unforgettable ending to...

    Robinson Joshua: Messi vs. Ronaldo [2023] paperback

    €14.99

    Essential World Cup Reading | Featured in The New York Times' "What to Read During the World Cup"Wall Street Journal reporters Joshua Robinson and Jonathan Clegg offer a deeply reported...

    Chris Jericho: No Is a Four-Letter Word [2017] hardback

    €6.99

    Bestselling author and six-time WWE champion Chris Jericho shares twenty of his most valuable lessons for achieving your goals and living the life you want, jam-packed with fantastic stories and...

    Gotham Chopra: Religion of Sports [2023] hardback

    €22.99

    From the acclaimed director who has gone behind the scenes with many of the greatest athletes in the world, a memoir-meets-manifesto featuring never-before-heard stories about Tom Brady, Simone Biles, Kobe...

    Jeremy Wade: How to Think Like a Fish [2019] hardback

    €6.99€7.99

    Jeremy Wade has caught an unparalleled array of outsize and outlandish fish from challenging locations all over the world - goliath tigerfish from the Congo, arapaima from the Amazon, 'giant...

    David Remnick: King of the World [2023] paperback

    €4.99€5.99

    This unforgettable account of Muhammad Ali's rise and self-creation, told by a Pullitzer Prize-winning writer, places Ali in a heritage of great American originals. David Remnick concentrates on Ali's early...

    Eloise Smith: Winner Takes Gold [2024] paperback

    €8.99

    It takes courage to follow your dreams . . . Young gymnast Pearl dreams of winning gold in Paris. It's what Mum would have wanted. However, elite training camp is...

    Patrick Barclay: Mourinho: Further Anatomy of a Winner [2011] paperback

    €4.99€5.99

    When Jose Mourinho realised as a teenager that he was never going to be a great player, he decided he was going to become the best coach in the world....

    Blueprint: Build a Bulletproof Body for Extreme Adventure in 365 Days [2021] hardback

    €6.99€9.99

    From world-renowned adventurer and bestselling author of The Art of Resilience and The World's Fittest Book, comes the ultimate blueprint to building a bulletproof body. 'He's an animal' CHRIS HEMSWORTH...

    Chris Sutton: How to Fix Modern Football [2021] paperback

    €9.99

    *****Shortlisted for Sports Entertainment Book of the Year in the Telegraph Sports Book Awards 2021 'A manifesto to cure modern football's cornucopia of ills.' - i paper 'A brilliant book.'...

    Southwater: Complete Practical Guide to Camping, Hiking & Wilderness Skills [2014] paperback

    €4.99€5.99

    This title helps you experience the great outdoors in comfort and safety, from planning a trip to map-reading and setting up camp. It is a comprehensive reference manual covering the...

    Ellie Goulding: Fitter. Calmer. Stronger. [2021] paperback

    €6.99

    Listen to your body. Calm your mind. Find your strength.Forget prescriptive 28-day plans and fad diets that are sooner or later abandoned. The truth is they don't work - and...

    Chris Bagshaw: The Ultimate Hillwalking Skills Handbook [2006] paperback

    €6.99

    The only book on getting the most out of a day in the hills that the keen walker will ever need. It has vital information on dealing with emergencies as...

    Guillem Balague: Messi [2014] paperback

    €4.99

    UPDATED TO INCLUDE THE 2018 WORLD CUPThe story of one of the greatest footballers of all time, Barcelona and Argentina's Lionel Messi.'I have seen the player who will inherit my...

    Bruce Wones: Formula One: Circuits From Above (Google Earth) [2014] hardback

    €9.99€14.99

    Experience the thrill and intensity of Formula One's greatest circuits as never before, using the breathtaking satellite photography of Google Earth. In this stunning book, 28 Formula One tracks past...

    Tim Bartlett: The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation [2008] paperback

    €6.99

    The Adlard Coles Book of Navigation is the perfect reference for anyone following an RYA navigation course, from Day Skipper through to Yachtmaster Offshore and for any seafarer requiring a...

    The Official History of The FA Cup: 150 Years of Football's Most Famous National Tournament [2022] hardback

    €5.99

    Explore the complete history of The FA Cup in this definitive illustrated book. The FA Cup is the oldest national football competition in the world, and one of the most...

    Jim Mcguinness: UNTIL VICTORY ALWAYS Z44 [2015] hardback

    €4.99€9.99

    Bord Gais Energy Sports Books of the Year 'Sports Book of the Year' The Sunday Times'McGuinness' story is remarkable.' The Irish Independent'A powerful blend of defiance and vulnerability ... memorable...

    Michael Gygax: Golden Era: Volume 1 (A Golden Era: Profiles of Ireland's Masters Athletes) [2016] paperback

    €9.99

    A Golden Era captures the history, geography, social climate, family fortunes, politics and personal stories of a largely undocumented group of Irish sports stars - Irish Masters athletes. Subjects range...

    Velominati: The Rules: The Way of the Cycling Disciple [2014] paperback

    €5.99

    Rule #6: Free your mind and your legs will follow.THE VELOMINATI embrace cycling not as a pastime, but as a way of life, as obsessed with style, heritage, authenticity and...

    A P Mccoy: Winner: My Racing Life [2016] paperback

    €6.99

    Fully updated with a new chapter on A.P.'s knighthood, the BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement award and his new role as a TV punditWhen Tony 'A.P.' McCoy...

    Chris Hoy: HOW TO RIDE A BIKE Z1 [2018] hardback

    €9.99

    'Chris is someone I've always looked up to. A true role model.' - Geraint Thomas, 2018 Tour de France winnerAn invaluable manual for cyclists of all ages, experience and ability,...

    Simon Mugford: Sports Superstars: Verstappen Rules [2024] paperback

    €8.99

    Is Formula One icon Max Verstappen your ultimate sporting hero? Regarded as F1's finest competitor in 2022, Verstappen is the current double world champion and the driver to beat. Son...

    Rick Reilly: So Help Me Golf [2023] paperback

    €5.99

    'fascinating, informative and revealing' Mail on SundayBeloved bestselling author and golf aficionado Rick Reilly channels his insatiable curiosity, trademark sense of humour, and vast knowledge of the game of golf...

    Kelly Starrett: Becoming A Supple Leopard [2015] hardback

    €29.99€62.50

    Revised and expanded edition! Improve your athletic performance, extend your athletic career, treat body stiffness and achy joints, and rehabilitate injuries - all without having to seek out a coach,...

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