Social and Cultural History of Sport in Ireland

Name: Social and Cultural History of Sport in Ireland
Brand: Taylor & Francis

Taylor & Francis

Sport has played a central role in modern Ireland\u2019s history. Perhaps nowhere else has sport so infused the political, social and cultural development and identity of a nation. During this so-called \u2018Decade of Centenaries\u2019 in Ireland (2014 to 2024) recently there has been an exponential growth in interest and academic research on Ireland\u2019s sporting heritage. This collection of chapters, contributed by some of Ireland\u2019s most preeminent sport and social historians, showcases the richness and complexity of Ireland\u2019s sporting legacy. Articles on topics as diverse as the role of native Gaelic games in emphasising the emerging cultural nationalism of pre-Revolutionary Ireland, the contribution of Irish rugby to the broader British war effort in World War 1, the emergence of Irish soccer on the international stage, and the long running battle to gain official recognition within international athletics for an independent Irish state, are presented. This work\u201.