The sort of sporting pride that sustains us when life is a challenge
Johnny Sexton and his Ireland team-mates celebrate with the Six Nations trophy after beating England at Aviva Stadium on Saturday to land the Grand Slam. Photo: Harry Murphy/Sportsfile
Frank Coughlan
My uncle had a great passion for football and we shared many weekends on a greasy, grassy terrace as he tutored and I learned.
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