{"product_id":"the-book-of-irish-sporting-heroes-hardcover","title":"The Book of Irish Sporting Heroes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAdrian Russell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGraham Corcoran\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrom All-Ireland champions to Olympic gold medallists, Grand Slam greats to golfing Major champions, join us on a tour of Irish sporting history told as never before.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich Irish soccer player has scored the most goals? Who is the most decorated Irish boxer of their generation? And who were the youngest Irish sports stars to achieve their dreams? Meet the people who put Ireland on the sporting map, brought together for the first time in charming and beautiful illustrations by Graham Corcoran.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor one small island, Ireland has produced a history of sporting achievement to rival even the biggest nations. The Big Book of Irish Sporting Heroes introduces readers young and old to the men and women who achieved spectacular feats across football, GAA, horse racing, gymnastics, rugby, the Olympic games and many many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom All-Ireland champions to Olympic gold medallists, Grand Slam greats to golfing major champions, join us on a tour of Irish sporting history as never told before. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhich Irish soccer player has scored the most goals? Who is the most decorated Irish boxer of their own generation? And who were the youngest Irish sports stars to achieve their dreams? Meet the people who put Ireland on the sporting map, brought together for the first time in charming and beautiful illustrations by Graham Corcoran. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor one small island, Ireland has produced a history of sporting achievement to rival even the biggest nations. The Big Book of Irish Sporting Heroes introduces readers young and old to the men and women who achieved spectacular feats across football, gaelic games, horse racing, gymnastics, rugby, the Olympic games, and many many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAdrian Russell is the Digital Sports Editor for the \u003cem\u003eIrish Examiner\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGraham Corcoran is an award-winning illustrator based in Dublin. Specialising in children's books art, as well as pop-culture poster art which he has exhibited internationally at Hero Complex Gallery, Gallery Nucleus, Gallery 1988 and Bottleneck Gallery. With over twenty years experience, he has developed his signature style from a love of retro mid-century illustration combined with modern themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 96\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 x 15.2 x 11.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 14, 2024\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51764179927328,"sku":"9780008646943","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/ebba224cf2c84551fd4ffaa31c70ad18.webp?v=1780244971","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-book-of-irish-sporting-heroes-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}