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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 new book Irish Sporting Lives, Marie Coleman

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 book Irish Sporting Lives, Linde Lunney tells the story of Philomena Garvey

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 book Irish Sporting Lives, Paul Rouse tells the story of Mabel Cahill

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 Gallagher tells the story of Fay Taylour

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 this extract from the Dictionary of Irish Biography's Irish Sporting Lives, Tom Higgins tells the story of Vere Goold

Forgotten Widows of the Revolution: Grace Gifford

She was a talented artist and activist, and now she's one of the subjects of a new documentary. In this entry from the Royal Irish Academy's Dictionary of Irish Biography, Frances Clarke tells the story of Grace Gifford.

Forgotten Widows of the Revolution: Maud Gonne MacBride

She was the radical who was hailed as one of the most beautiful women in the world. In this entry from the Royal Irish Academy's Dictionary of Irish Biography, Margaret O'Callaghan & Caoimhe Nic Dháibhéid tell the story of Maud Gonne Mac Bride.

Forgotten Widows of the Revolution: Kathleen Clarke

She was a 1916 widow who became a formidable politician in her own right, including a stint as Dublin's first female Lord Mayor. In this entry from the Royal Irish Academy's Dictionary of Irish Biography, Frances Clarke tells the story of Kathleen Clarke.

Peadar O'Donnell: socialist writer who was a rebel until the end

He was the radical socialist and republical rebel who co-founded one of Ireland's most influential literary magazines. In this entry from the Royal Irish Academy's Dictionary of Irish Biography, Fearghal McGarry tells the story of Peadar O'Donnell