The Roots of Football in Dublin

Football Travel by Outside Write

English - December 03, 2023 05:00 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MB - ★★★★★ - 29 ratings
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My guest is Conor Curran, author of Soccer and Society in Dublin: A History of Association Football in Ireland’s Capital. We discuss a wide range of topics, from why Dublin lagged way behind Belfast in soccer development, conflict with the Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA), the challenges faced by the women's game, and more...