Sports books of 2018: The best, the rest and all in between

Malachy Clerkin looks at some of the volumes taking up the sports sections this year

Shortlists announced for the Bord Gáis Energy Irish Book Awards 2017

Among the nominees are Ryan Tubridy, Cecelia Ahern, John Banville, Molly McCloskey, Emer McLysaght and Sarah Breen

Rubbing for the Green – An Irishman’s Diary about David Hume’s big toe

Ian O’Riordan: Let’s not give up on the Olympic dream

Dark shadows are being cast over Rio, but there’s still something magical about the Olympic Games

Christmas reads: From manager madness to goalkeeper on brink

GAA, soccer and rugby followers certainly have lots to choose from this Christmas

Massive heart attack almost kills RTÉ’s Michael Lyster

Sports broadcaster to have pacemaker fitted after wife used CPR to save his life

Master McGrath recalls being taught a lesson

No more harping on about 1961 as St Pat’s end their drought