Irish sports autobiography

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Sean Farrell

Touching the Void: Joe Simpson’s incredible tale is only surpassed by the incredibly excruciating feats of survival he describes after dragging himself down the Andes.

Friday Night Lights: An obvious shout perhaps, but a gem from Buzz Bissinger, who managed to burn more than his fair share of bridges with a superb depiction of how sport can grab hold of a town.

Engage: An extremely tough read from Paul Kimmage, because it faces up to the danger, a subject matter that no rugby fan ever wants to consider.

Back from the Brink: Every Irish sports fan has a place in their heart for Paul McGrath, and Vincent Hogan’s autobiography with him only solidifies his place there as it recounts every trial and tribulation with addiction.

Cliffs of Insanity: Keith Duggan’s time embedded with the Irish surf community is probably the best pick to help soothe over these increasingly anxious times.

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