National Hunt and Point-To-Point Racing in Ireland: A History - Hardcover
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Language:EnglishPublisher:Open AirISBN-13:9781801511889ISBN-10:1801511888UPC:9781801511889Book Category:History, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Europe, HistoryBook Topic:IrelandSize:9.54 x 6.86 x 1.19 inchesWeight:2.553Product ID:SC0HYG9YA6
National Hunt and Point-To-Point Racing in Ireland: A History
The Irish people have a deep affinity for horses and an enduring passion for the sport they make possible. Jump racing - often regarded as the ' poor relation' of flat racing - has captured the hearts of generations across the island. Before the establishment of the GAA in the 19th century, steeplechasing was regarded by many as Ireland's national sport. At the same time, equestrian sport was...
Language:EnglishPublisher:Open AirISBN-13:9781801511889ISBN-10:1801511888UPC:9781801511889Book Category:History, Sports & RecreationBook Subcategory:Europe, HistoryBook Topic:IrelandSize:9.54 x 6.86 x 1.19 inchesWeight:2.553Product ID:SC0HYG9YA6
Frances Nolan is based at UCD School of History, where she leads a four-year project on women's property ownership in early modern Ireland. The author of books on political, social & gender history, she has worked for several years as a historical consultant and researcher. Dr Nolan's family has a long association with horse racing. Her grandfather was foreman at Fairyhouse racecourse for...
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