# extract - Saturday 28 July, 2018
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The Catholic Church campaigned against informal house dances and crossroads dances, seeing them as opportunities for immorality, writes Kevin Martin.
# extract - Sunday 15 July, 2018
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Can you get someone to stop talking without feeling and appearing rude? Yes. There are ways to do it kindly, writes Gill Hasson.
# extract - Sunday 8 July, 2018
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We can truly only ever do one thing at a time, and in any given moment we only have one task that is at the top of the list, writes Jeff Sanders.
# extract - Sunday 1 July, 2018
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It’s purpose, more than pounds in your pocket, that brings the greatest life satisfaction, writes Paul McGee.
# extract - Sunday 17 June, 2018
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“My fellow Feminazis, they are onto us. The only surprise is how long it has taken those of such Superior Intellect and Understanding to discover our takeover plans.”
# extract - Saturday 16 June, 2018
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The problem of people being rich on paper and poor on life is an epidemic, writes Philip Kernan.
# extract - Sunday 27 May, 2018
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This is an edited extract from The Little Book of Results.
# extract - Sunday 15 April, 2018
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Darach MacDonald’s book Hard Border traces the roots of a century-old, hotly contested border that, after Brexit, will be the only land frontier between the UK and the EU.
# extract - Sunday 1 April, 2018
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# Martin McGuinness
Jude Collins’ Martin McGuinness: The Man I Knew was released to commemorate the first anniversary of the passing of one of Ireland’s most iconic politicians. This is an extract of Eileen Paisley’s account of his friendship with her husband, Ian Paisley.
# extract - Monday 19 March, 2018
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John Connell, author of The Cow Book, ruminates on how the extraordinary tale of the Táin still runs through the veins of Ireland.
# extract - Saturday 17 March, 2018
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The following is an edited extract taken from The Irish Outlander, the new book by Scott De Buitléir.
# extract - Sunday 28 January, 2018
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For those wanting to take ownership of their life, Isaiah Hankel’s new book, The Science of Intelligent Achievement, explores how to overcome distractions and over-commitment.
# extract - Monday 1 January, 2018
# Superstar
# Superstar
In an extract from his book, Liverpool legend Terry McDermott recalls his brief stint in the League of Ireland.
# Champions
# Champions
In an extract from Jonathan Wilson’s new book on Man United. their great side of the 1990s is remembered.
# Tragedy
# Tragedy
This extract from a recent book on the late Cormac McAnallen recalls the harrowing circumstances in which he was discovered dead.
# extract - Sunday 31 December, 2017
# Honesty
# Honesty
In this extract from his book, retired Irish jockey Kieren Fallon describes his obsession with the sport.
# extract - Saturday 30 December, 2017
# Changes
# Changes
In this extract from ‘Centaur,’ Declan Murphy recalls the first time he came across the legendary Barney Curley.
# extract - Thursday 28 December, 2017
# Nostalgia
# Nostalgia
In an extract from his book ‘Boy Wonder,’ Dave Hannigan recalls getting his first pair of football boots aged seven.
# extract - Wednesday 27 December, 2017
# The Ascent
# The Ascent
Check out this extract from Barry Ryan’s book on the rise of Irish cycling’s golden generation.
# extract - Tuesday 26 December, 2017
# HATRED
# HATRED
In an extract from his book, Eoin Hand recalls the difficult end to his reign as Ireland manager.
# Blow
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Remembering Harry Findlay’s ill-advised bet on a New Zealand-France match.
# extract - Sunday 24 December, 2017
# Looking Back
# Looking Back
In extract from a new book on Liverpool FC, Roy Evans recalls his talented but flawed Reds side.
# Turning The Tables
# Turning The Tables
This extract from Ali: A Life focuses on the legendary boxer’s early days and his bout with Sonny Liston.
# extract - Saturday 23 December, 2017
# Passion
# Passion
In this extract from ‘On the Brink,’ Gary Neville talks about the progress made by himself and fellow ‘Class of 92′ members since their takeover of Salford City.
# Blow
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Harry Findlay remembers his ill-advised bet on a New Zealand-France match.
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Mauricio Pochettino is a big fan of the legendary former Manchester United boss.
# extract - Friday 22 December, 2017
# Rise
# Rise
In an extract from Michael Walker’s book ‘Green Shoots,’ Ireland and Arsenal star Louise Quinn remembers her stint in Sweden.
# extract - Wednesday 20 December, 2017
# Looking Back
# Looking Back
In an extract from ‘Quiet Genius,’ Bob Paisley’s final days as Liverpool manager are remembered.
# extract - Sunday 17 December, 2017
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The term ‘Jackeen’ is levelled against Dubliners, primarily in a sporting context and very much in jest. Read about it and more in Come Here To Me! Volume 2, a book celebrating an unexplored Dublin.
# extract - Sunday 26 November, 2017
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A new book chronicles the first 40 years of the charity ALONE. This is a flavour of the minutes of its meetings from 1984 to 1997.
# extract - Wednesday 22 November, 2017
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The Castle Rackrent author, who counted Jane Austen and Byron among her admirers, was also a prodigious correspondent.
# extract - Sunday 12 November, 2017
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In the first part of a major two-volume reassessment, historian and broadcaster David McCullagh considers the man behind the mask.
# extract - Sunday 5 November, 2017
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Am I A Feminist? Are You? is a new book by journalist Mary Kenny.
# extract - Sunday 29 October, 2017
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By paying attention to our dreams, we can ground ourselves in the deepest truth of our being, and make wiser choices that work towards our greater good, writes Michael Murphy.
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Those moments of drama in a family’s life that can change your perspective forever.
# extract - Sunday 22 October, 2017
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Charlie Weston and Karl Deeter’s new book, This Book Is Worth €25,000, is full of tips on how to save money and stop getting ripped off. In this extract they talk about the welfare payments that families are entitled to.
# extract - Sunday 8 October, 2017
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In her first book, Stefanie Preissner looks at growing up and the ways in which her life has changed.
# extract - Sunday 24 September, 2017
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Taken from Levitation, the latest collection by Irish writer Sean O’Reilly.
# extract - Saturday 23 September, 2017
# Get Out Your Tango
# Get Out Your Tango
In an extract from his new book Wonder Boy, Dave Hannigan recalls the joy of a new leathera.
# extract - Sunday 10 September, 2017
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In an extract from his book, Cormac’s brother Dónal McAnallen writes about coming to terms with the death of his 24-year-old brother.
