John Coughlan reviews ‘The Greatest Show on Earth: The Inside Story of the Legendary 1970 World Cup’ by Andrew Downie. The cover of ‘The Greatest Show on Earth’ by Andrew Downie shows Pelé with a raised fist, held in the arms of his teammate Jairzinho. It is one of the […]
Sport & Fitness
John Coughlan finds the autobiography of the world’s greatest footballer a boring read. In our two years of reading football books on the Dynamo Football Bookclub, we have observed a consistent pattern – the world’s most eminent players often seem to be among its most captivating characters. Maradona and Cruyff […]
Captain, secretary, teacher, and sea swimmer: Aisling O’Connell wears many hats, writes Niamh Coughlan, all leading back to her community. As a cornerstone of the Skibbereen RFC women’s team, she has turned a passion for rugby into a lifestyle that spans leadership on the field and dedicated service off it. […]
Local physio and marathon runner, Darren Kelly Dunmanway native Darren Kelly is rapidly making his mark on the marathon circuit, clocking a remarkable personal best of 2:50:03 at this year’s Dublin City Marathon. Niamh Coughlan shares how since taking up running seriously in 2023, Darren has already delivered impressive performances […]