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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!

    Stephen Sautner: Fish On, Fish Off [2018] paperback

    €16.25

    Fish On, Fish Off is the angling version of Bill Bryson's A Walk in the Woods. Through a series of nearly 50 personal essays, the author explores what happens when...

    David Shaftel: Racquet: Tpb W9 [2020] trade paper back

    €5.99

    Racquet was founded in 2016 to be the voice of a new tennis boom. When the popularity of tennis peaked in the late '70s and early '80s, the sport was...

    Dominic Stevenson: Get Your Head In The Game: Tpb W9 [2020] trade paper back

    €5.99

    Football is more than just a sport. The pitch reveals emotion in the extreme: from the glory of goals, the rollercoaster of club loyalty, through to the immense pressure of...

    Cyril Collot: Griezmann: W9 [2020] paperback

    €4.99

    UPDATED TO INCLUDE HIS CONTROVERSIAL TRANSFER TO BARCELONA Quick, incisive and versatile, Antoine Griezmann is the ultimate modern forward. But did you know that he had to leave France in...

    Anne Holland: The Grand National [2021] paperback

    €12.99

    Every year the Grand National produces very different stories from jockeys and horses alike; uplifting scenes from a victor and heartbreak when a mere inch divides the loser from the...

    Ben Ryan: Sevens Heaven [2018] paperback

    €18.75

    The incredible story of how one man inspired a nation of underdogs to achieve sporting greatness.It is late summer 2013. Ben Ryan, a red-haired, 40-something, spectacle-wearing Englishman, is given 20...

    Luca Caioli: Neymar: W9 [2020] paperback

    €4.99

    FROM THE BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF MESSI AND RONALDO.Tipped for greatness from an early age, it's easy to think that every moment of Neymar's life has been played out under the...

    John Scally: 101 Great Irish Rugby Moments W9 [2020] paperback

    €2.99 – €5.99

    Here are Irish Rugby's most legendary, celebratory and brilliant moments fromthe 1940s to today.101 Great Irish Rugby Moments is a unique celebration of the sport's most significant moments. Featuring:* Munster's...

    Chris Ryan: Safe: How to stay safe in a dangerous world [2017] paperback

    €18.00

    In today's increasingly hostile climate people are anxious about how to keep themselves safe. Chris Ryan is an expert in dangerous situations and here he tells you how to keep...

    R C Shaw: Teach Yourself Cycling [2017] hardback

    €4.99

    'At one end of the scale, cycling is a real he-man's sport; at the other it is the ideal recreation for the elderly philosopher who loves to potter around the...

    Rob Andrew: Rugby: The Game of My Life [2018] paperback

    €9.99

    'An excellent read' - Rugby WorldRob Andrew is one of the key figures in modern rugby history: an outstanding international who won three Grand Slams with England and toured twice...

    Duncan Hamilton: Going to the Match: The Passion for Football [2018] hardback

    €9.99

    'Simply magnificent.' Mail on SundayA massive audience in sitting-rooms, parks and pubs watched England in the 2018 World Cup. Yet as Duncan Hamilton demonstrates with style, insight and wit in...

    Alan Ball: Alan Ball: The Man in White Boots [2018] paperback

    €5.99

    It is a special footballer who wins the World Cup as a 21-year-old and ends a two-decade career as one of the most revered players in the history of four...

    Mesut Ozil: Gunning for Greatness: My Life [2018] paperback

    €4.99 – €13.75

    Mesut Ozil is a midfield magician, casting an elegant spell over opponents and conjuring passes through gaps lesser mortals can't even see. After an eventful sojourn among the Galacticos of...

    Yourself Teach: Sport Psychology: A Complete Introduction [2016] paperback

    €19.50

    Sport Psychology: A Complete Introduction is designed to give you everything you need to succeed, all in one place. It covers the key areas that students are expected to be...

    Bloomsbury: The Complete Guide to Indoor Rowing [2019] paperback

    €14.99

    Indoor rowing machines (or ergometers) were once used only by outdoor rowers during their winter training. Over the last twenty years however the benefits of indoor rowing have attracted more...

    Bloomsbury: Freestyle Skateboarding Tricks [2019] paperback

    €4.99 – €12.50

    Skateboarding is incredibly popular, and the streets are filled with children and teenagers trying to impress their friends with their skateboarding skills.Freestyle Skateboarding Tricks is illustrated with hundreds of colour...

    Bloomsbury: 101 Youth Rugby Drills [2019] paperback

    €18.75

    Designed specifically for younger players, 101 Youth Rugby Drills is the practice bible for youth rugby coaches. It contains a range of progressive practice drills to help young players develop....

    Bloomsbury: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Rugby But Were too Afraid to Ask [2019] paperback

    €16.25

    Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Rugby But Were too Afraid to Ask explains the often-baffling laws of modern sport in a light-hearted and easy-to-understand way to the new...

    Daniel Geey: Done Deal [2020] paperback

    €8.99

    'If you want to know and understand how football really works, this is the book for you.' Guillem Balague'A myth-busting and hugely entertaining look at the ever more complex machinations...

    Nick Ward: Left For Dead [2018] paperback

    €13.75

    The second edition of the Sunday Times Sports Book of the Year is updated with a new chapter describing Nick's eventual completion of the Fastnet Race thirty years after his...

    Frank Singleton: Reeds Weather Handbook 2nd edition [2019] paperback

    €12.50

    Weather determines when we sail, where we sail to - and whether we arrive safely. This essential pocket-sized guide, now revised for its second edition, equips the reader with all...

    Matt Roberts: Matt Roberts' Younger, Fitter, Stronger [2019] paperback

    €12.99

    The revolutionary fitness plan for men. Are you ready to feel younger, fitter and stronger?Matt Roberts' Younger, Fitter, Stronger is a ground-breaking fitness manual designed for mid-life men. Follow this...

    Louise Minchn: Dare to Tri [2019] paperback

    €12.50

    SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS HEALTH & FITNESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARD 2019RUNNING AWARDS 2019 - TOP BOOKDare to Tri is the amazing story of TV presenter Louise Minchin's...

    Coles Adlard: Escape Under Sail [2019] paperback

    €25.00

    Foreword by Laurel Cooper, author of Sell Up and Sail Selling up and escaping to sea on their own boat is a dream that many think they can never make...

    Carlton Kirby: Magic Spanner [2019] paperback

    €16.25

    ***SHORTLISTED FOR THE TELEGRAPH SPORTS BOOK AWARDS 2020 - CYCLING BOOK OF THE YEAR***Prepare to be entertained as legendary Eurosport cycling commentator Carlton Kirby shares his tales from the road,...

    Bloomsbury: Reeds Channel Almanac 2019 [2018] paperback

    €24.99

    The Reeds Channel Almanac covers the south coast of England from the Scilly Isles to Dover, the Channel Islands and northern France from Calais to L'Aberildut, offering cruising and racing...

    Mel Bartlett: Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines [2018] paperback

    €15.99

    The Adlard Coles Book of Diesel Engines is aimed at boatowners rather than experienced mechanics. In clear, jargon-free English it explains how a diesel engine works, how to look after...

    Coles Adlard: Ocean Sailing [2019] hardback

    €43.75

    This is the reassuring voice of the ocean sailing community. Your big adventure starts here. For many sailors, an ocean passage is the big dream. But many will worry that...

    Tim Rich: The Quality of Madness [2021] paperback

    €2.99 – €14.30

    Marcelo Bielsa is one of football's greatest eccentrics and greatest enigmas. This will be the first English biography of one of football's most contradictory characters.He has coached some of the...

    Mick Devenish: The Little Book of Fishing Tips [2018] hardback

    €6.00

    The Little Book of Fishing Tips is an essential for your tackle box - a wonderful collection of fishing know-how. It's packed with advice that will enhance your piscatorial pleasure...

    Bloomsbury: World Voyage Planner [2018] paperback

    €56.25

    Jimmy Cornell is the undisputed authority on long distance voyaging. In the new edition of this book, he and his son Ivan help the would-be voyager plan their trip step...

    Coles Adlard: First Aid at Sea [2018] paperback

    €9.99

    This fully updated new edition of First Aid at Sea provides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers:- Colour coded thumb index of emergencies for quick...

    Casper Craven: Where the Magic Happens [2018] hardback

    €9.99

    In June 2009, Caspar and Nichola created a plan to sail around the world with their young children. Most people thought they were crazy. But over the past seven years...

    Reeds: Reeds Looseleaf Update Pack 2018 [2017] paperback

    €48.00

    The Reeds Looseleaf Update Pack provides all the information required to navigate Atlantic coastal waters around the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, and the entire European coastline from the tip of...

    Bloomsbury: Tom Simpson [2017] hardback

    €43.20

    WINNER OF THE WILLIAM HILL SPORTS BOOK OF THE YEAR 2017Tom Simpson is British cycling's greatest icon. Fifty years after he conquered the continental sporting scene, he still captivates people...

    Ruth Anderson: The Cycling Mind [2019] paperback

    €18.75

    'A must-read book to make you faster on the bike' - Cycling WeeklyThe Cycling Mind gives you the essential tools to ride - and live life - at your personal...

    Paul Maunder: The Wind At My Back [2018] hardback

    €9.99

    In this deeply personal and lyrical exploration of what it means to ride a bicycle, Paul Maunder explores how our memories have a dialogue with landscape and how cycling and...

    Bloomsbury: World Cruising Routes [2018] paperback

    €29.99

    Long established as the bible for long-distance cruisers and a bestseller for more than 25 years, World Cruising Routes is the indispensable planning guide to nearly 1,000 sailing routes covering...

    James Witts: Training Secrets of the World's Greatest Footballers [2019] paperback

    €21.25

    'Incredibly well-researched and loaded with modern-day, high-tech football insights' - Tony Strudwick, Head of Performance, Wales national football teamProfessional football is more demanding than ever. Top internationals reach speeds of...

    Paul Maunder: The Wind At My Back [2019] paperback

    €12.50

    In this deeply personal and lyrical exploration of what it means to ride a bicycle, Paul Maunder explores how our memories have a dialogue with landscape and how cycling and...

    Nigel Calder: Shakedown Cruise [2018] hardback

    €9.99

    Long before he was one of America's leading yachting writers, Nigel Calder was a novice cruiser with ambitions grander than his experience. Nigel and his partner Terrie were young and...

    Gavin Newsham: You Can't Win Anything With Kids [2017] hardback

    €12.00

    An entertaining and effervescent history of the English Premier League told through the words and quotations of its players, managers, their contemporaries and the media.Relive the highs and lows, the...

    Reeds: Reeds Eastern Almanac 2018 [2017] paperback

    €42.00

    The Reeds Eastern Almanac covers the UK east coast from Ramsgate to Cape Wrath including the Shetland and Orkney Islands, and from Niewport to Delfzjil and Helgoland. It is the...

    Reeds: Reeds Channel Almanac 2018 [2017] paperback

    €42.00

    The Reeds Channel Almanac covers the south coast of England from the Scilly Isles to Dover, the Channel Islands and northern France from Calais to L'Aberildut, offering cruising and racing...

    Reeds: Reeds Western Almanac 2018 [2017] paperback

    €42.00

    The Reeds Western Almanac covers the coastline from Cape Wrath to Padstow as well as the whole of Ireland, and is ideal for any boater lucky enough to cruise and...

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