The charming pugilist who became Ireland's first sport celebrity

The legendary Gaelic footballer who was imprisoned in 1916

He was the 1916 and War of Independence veteran who organised Gaelic football matches behind bars. In this extract from the Dictionary of Irish Biography's …

The female Irish golfer who wasn't afraid to take a stand

She was a brilliant golfer who kept her day job and stood by her principles. In this extract from the Dictionary of Irish Biography's new …

The Irishwoman who became an American tennis star in the 1890s

She was Victorian Ireland's most celebrated female tennis player who became a star in America. In this extract from the Dictionary of Irish Biography's new …

The Irish female motor racer who became a Nazi sympathiser

She was the Offaly-born daredevil who became an unashamed Nazi. In this extract from the Dictionary of Irish Biography's new book Irish Sporting Lives, Niav …

Gentleman Johnny: the Irish soccer star who became a legend

He was the Dublin soccer player who became an international football star, captaining Manchester United and Ireland. In this extract from the Dictionary of Irish …

How one woman changed the Irish equestrian world forever

She was a lifelong horsewoman and champion showjumper who had a huge influence on the Irish equestrian world. In this extract from the Dictionary of …

The Irish Wimbledon finalist who was convicted of murder

He was the privileged tennis player who went all the way to the Wimbledon finals and ended his days in a French penal colony. In …