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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!

    Adam Skolnick: One Breath [2017] paperback

    €5.99€9.99

    One Breath is a gripping and powerful exploration of the strange and fascinating sport of freediving, and of the tragic, untimely death of America's greatest freediver Competitive freediving-a sport built...

    Werner Muller Schell: Classic Cycle Routes of Europe [2012] paperback

    €14.99

    The ultimate guide to the 25 greatest cycling journeys across the continent. Whether you're a seasoned randonneur or an armchair dreamer, this is the book for you. A beautifully photographed...

    Peter Byrne: From the Press Box [2014] paperback

    €4.99

    In From the Press Box, Peter Byrne gives the reader a ringside seat to the key sporting clashes of the past seventy years, beginning with the Republic of Ireland's historic...

    Peter Byrne: From the Press Box [2014] paperback

    €5.99€9.99

    In From the Press Box, Peter Byrne gives the reader a ringside seat to the key sporting clashes of the past seventy years, beginning with the Republic of Ireland's historic...

    Niall O'Flynn: Ireland's Olympians [2008] hardback

    €7.99

    All men are not born equal. Some are faster, stronger, more gifted. The Beijing Olympics showcases some great athletes. Over 10,500 from 200 countries compete - including Team Ireland, with...

    William Fotheringham: Cycle Racing [2009] paperback

    €4.99€6.99

    Be the next Chris Hoy, Victoria Pendleton, Rebecca Romero or Bradley Wiggins and become a contender for Olympic gold, with this no-nonsense guide to all aspects of cycle racing. Competition...

    Niall O'Flynn: Ireland's Olympians [2008] hardback

    €19.99

    All men are not born equal. Some are faster, stronger, more gifted. The Beijing Olympics showcases some great athletes. Over 10,500 from 200 countries compete - including Team Ireland, with...

    Ken Mcgrath: Ken Mcgrath: My Autobiography [2016] paperback

    €4.99€5.99

    'You always knew you'd have a battle with Ken - he's a warrior. His book is a brilliant account of his hurling career and the incredible challenges he has faced...

    Jamie Heaslip: All In [2019] hardback

    €6.99€8.99

    Jamie Heaslip is one of the most decorated players in the history of Irish rugby. Over the course of a 13-year career, during which time he amassed 229 appearances for...

    Geraint Thomas: Great Rides According To G [2024] paperback

    €16.90

    Across the UK, into Europe and further afield, these are the training rides, races and journeys closest to Geraint Thomas's heart. From one-day classics in the Peak District and Snowdonia...

    Steven Gerrard: Gerrard [2007] paperback

    €4.99€15.70

    Steven Gerrard is a hero to millions, not only as the inspirational captain of Liverpool FC, but as a key member of the England team. Here, for the first time,...

    Carles Vinas: St. Pauli [2020] paperback

    €19.50

    **Longlisted for The Telegraph Sports Book Awards 2021 - Football Book of the Year**FC St. Pauli is a football club unlike any other. Encompassing music, sport and politics, its fans...

    Cathal Mccarron: Out of Control [2016] paperback

    €3.99€9.99

    Cathal McCarron is a Tyrone footballer, talented enough to be nominated for an All-Star twice in the last three years. However, he hid a dark secret for years, a gambling...

    Ned Boulting: How I Won the Yellow Jumper [2011] paperback

    €6.99€18.56

    'Paris, 4 July 2003: My first Tour de France. I had never seen a bike race. I had only vaguely heard of Lance Armstrong. I had no idea what I...

    Richard Askwith: Feet in the Clouds [2005] paperback

    €5.99€12.84

    To celebrate the 10th anniversary of Feet in the Clouds, Aurum are re-issuing this classic running book which has defined a genre. It includes an introduction from bestselling author Robert...

    Cliff Temple: Middle Distance Running [1992] paperback

    €6.99

    For athletes already in training, or those starting the sport for the first time, this book is a guide to both achievement and improvement in the world of middle distance...

    Pat Nevin: Football And How To Survive It [2024] paperback

    €14.30

    'The good news for those who loved THE ACCIDENTAL FOOTBALLER: this new book is even better. There were times as I read Pat Nevin's account of his years running -...

    John Giles: The Great and the Good [2012] hardback

    €3.99€9.99

    In The Great and the Good, Ireland's leading football pundit and legend of the game John Giles looks back on more than fifty years of football, at developments in the...

    Ben Fogle: The Crossing [2007] paperback

    €7.99€25.70

    'Read this... Two very different men fight, play games and nearly lose their lives.' The TimesWhen James Cracknell and Ben Fogle decided to compete in the Atlantic Rowing Race, they...

    Keith Duggan: Cliffs Of Insanity [2012] paperback

    €3.99€4.99

    Surfing in Ireland was once considered little more than a fringe and slightly lunatic pursuit. The treacherous coastline and ice waters of the Atlantic did not sit comfortably with the...

    John Mcenroe: But Seriously [2017] paperback

    €4.99€9.99

    He is one of the most controversial sportsmen in history and a legend of Open Era tennis. But after reaching the top of his game - what came next? A...

    Sue Barker: Wimbledon [2024] hardback

    €28.60

    'The thing about our Sue is that she just is Wimbledon.' John McEnroeSue Barker first walked through those famous wrought-iron gates aged 13 in 1969 to play in the National...

    Andy Watters: The Little Book of Gaelic Football [2013] hardback

    €2.99

    Ireland's love affair with Gaelic Games in general, and Gaelic football in particular, has never dimmed. Through the lean days of hunger and emigration, through the champagne-mojito-flavoured years of the...

    Seamus J King: The Little Book of Hurling [2014] hardback

    €6.99€9.99

    Ireland's love affair with Gaelic Games in general, and Hurling in particular, has never dimmed. Through the lean days of hunger and emigration, through the champagne-mojito-flavoured years of the Celtic...

    Amy Lane: I Can Run [2020] paperback

    €7.99€21.41

    I CAN RUN is not a running book for 'runners' - it's the must-have running book for anyone who has ever experienced a moment of defeatism and had the little...

    Brendan Cummins: Standing My Ground [2015] paperback

    €6.99

    Brendan Cummins has made more senior hurling championship appearances than any other player in the history of the game. In an era that produced such brilliant goalkeeping talents as Davy...

    Brendan Cummins: Standing My Ground [2015] paperback

    €6.99€22.10

    Brendan Cummins has made more senior hurling championship appearances than any other player in the history of the game. In an era that produced such brilliant goalkeeping talents as Davy...

    Dave Price: The Paddleboard Bible [2021] paperback

    €19.99

    'Superbly illustrated and well explained advice regarding all things paddleboarding. A hugely worthwhile read with all the tips and hints you need to get on your board to enjoy it...

    Kevin Day: Unfit And Improper Persons [2023] hardback

    €18.99

    'A very funny book that tackles some serious football issues.' Gary Lineker'Witty and wise.' Clare Balding 'Brilliant. Blows the lid off football. Hilarious, detailed and insightful.' Alan Davies--- Ever dreamed...

    Ken Bensinger: Red Card [2021] paperback

    €13.00

    WINNER OF THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS AWARD FOOTBALL BOOK OF THE YEAR 2019LONGLISTED FOR THE 'Best Sports Book of the 21st Century' SPORTS BOOK AWARD'Gripping ... Bensinger's impeccably sourced account serves...

    Max Wadsworth: Think You Know It All? Liverpool FC [2022] paperback

    €13.00

    Put your Liverpool knowledge to the test with the ultimate quiz book for Reds fans.Do you think you know it all about Liverpool? Could you name the starting line-up in...

    Paul Galvin: In My Own Words [2015] paperback

    €3.99€4.99

    One of the greatest GAA footballers of the modern era, Paul Galvin has enjoyed a brilliant and at times controversial career. Winning four senior All Ireland medals with Kerry and...

    Hayward Paul: England Football: The Biography [2024] paperback

    €16.90

    LONGLISTED FOR THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR PRIZE 'The greatest story in English sport told beautifully by one of its greatest writers' Gary Lineker 'A spellbinding piece...

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

    €5.99€22.10

    '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...

    Andrew Shields: 365 Ways To Get Fit [2008] paperback

    €4.99

    '365 Ways to Get Fit' is about building activity into your everyday life. It's fun and simple and it only takes 30 minutes a day to feel healthier and happier....

    Julian Edgar: Small-wheeled Pedal Machines - A Better Way Of Cycling [2019] hardback

    €8.99

    This book explores the many advantages of small-wheeled pedal machines - convenience, portability, comfort and speed. A small-wheeled bike is ideal for your daily commute, or for taking on holiday....

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