No Foreign Game. Politics and Football in Ireland ft. James Quinn

THE FOOTPOL PODCAST

How did football get to the island of Ireland? And is it a 'foreign' game? In this episode, co-hosts Guy and Francesco are joined by historian James Quinn to dive into the intriguing journey of football on the island of Ireland. Together, they explore whether football is truly a "foreign" game and how it has woven itself into the cultural and political landscape of both the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Along the way, James also touches upon Irish football's connection with Scotland, the developments that took place after the Good Friday Agreement and the emerging state of the women's game too.

James's book, No Foreign Game: Association Football and the Making of Irish Identities, is available from Merrion Press.

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