The Irish at Cheltenham
The Irish at Cheltenham by Eoghan Corry, published by Gill & Macmillan in 2009, explores the unique connection between Ireland and the Cheltenham horse racing festival. This edition spans 255 pages and is presented in English. The book delves into how, despite comprising only a small fraction of the attendees, the Irish influence significantly shapes the atmosphere and perception of this annual event.
Readers will discover the rich narrative surrounding Ireland’s relationship with the Cheltenham festival, highlighting its cultural and social dimensions. The book addresses themes related to sports and recreation, particularly focusing on horse racing and its significance within Irish society. Through this exploration, Eoghan Corry presents a comprehensive account of the festival’s Irish dimension, offering insights into the broader implications of this cultural phenomenon.
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Although numerically only a tenth of the racegoers come from Ireland, in terms of the atmosphere and the perception of the occasion, the Cheltenham horse racing festival every March has acquired an unmistakeable Irish dimension. Now for the first time the amazing story of Irelands relationship with the event is told in its own context.
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