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Sport and the Irish | RTÉ Radio 1 Extra

Sport and the Irish Image Name: Sport and the Irish

Kieran Sheedy documents the Irish sporting landscape of 1973.

From football, gaelic to swimming, this documentary looks at the Irish passion for sport and the sports that they follow and how it has changed.

With contributions from Michael O’ Heithir, Bill Twomey, Phil Greene, Cyril White, Pat Fanning and Jack Rooney.

Produced by Kieran Sheedy

First broadcast 7th May, 1973.

RTÉ Radio 1 Extra, Wednesday 16 October at 5pm