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Stories from the lives of some of Ireland’s greatest sports stars. From the highs of lifting trophies and overcoming the impossible, to the lows of battling injury and facing defeat, these are inspiring stories written in plain English for emerging readers.

Drawn from bestselling autobiographies and other first-hand accounts, the book features stories from: AP McCoy, Barry McGuigan, Bonnar Ó Loingsigh, Cora Staunton, Gavin Bazunu, Henry Shefflin, Katie Taylor, Keith Earls, Niall Quinn, Paul O’Connell, Philly McMahon, Ronnie Delany, Rosemary Smith, Sonia O’Sullivan and Valerie Mulcahy.

An Open Door initiative, published in association with the National Adult Literacy Agency.

Legends: Stories from Ireland's Sporting Greats

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A Paperback / softback by Patricia Scanlan, Henry Shefflin, Katie Taylor

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    Publisher: New Island Books
    Publication Date: 08/09/2022
    ISBN13: 9781848408753, 978-1848408753
    ISBN10: 1848408757
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    Biography: sport Adult literacy guides and handbooks

    Description

    Book Synopsis

    Stories from the lives of some of Ireland’s greatest sports stars. From the highs of lifting trophies and overcoming the impossible, to the lows of battling injury and facing defeat, these are inspiring stories written in plain English for emerging readers.

    Drawn from bestselling autobiographies and other first-hand accounts, the book features stories from: AP McCoy, Barry McGuigan, Bonnar Ó Loingsigh, Cora Staunton, Gavin Bazunu, Henry Shefflin, Katie Taylor, Keith Earls, Niall Quinn, Paul O’Connell, Philly McMahon, Ronnie Delany, Rosemary Smith, Sonia O’Sullivan and Valerie Mulcahy.

    An Open Door initiative, published in association with the National Adult Literacy Agency.

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