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The Irish Obsession with Sporting Homecomings

On July 1st 1990 thousands lined the streets to celebrate the Irish football team who were greeted as champions despite bowing out in the quarter finals. An article today by Johnny Watterson in the Irish Times examines our unique obsession with homecomings, often for teams that haven’t actually won. Do we celebrate mediocracy in Ireland? Andrea was joined by Eoghan Corry and other listeners to discuss...

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12.35 11 Aug 2023


The Irish Obsession with Sporting Homecomings


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On July 1st 1990 thousands lined the streets to celebrate the Irish football team who were greeted as champions despite bowing out in the quarter finals.

An article today by Johnny Watterson in the Irish Times examines our unique obsession with homecomings, often for teams that haven’t actually won. Do we celebrate mediocracy in Ireland?

Andrea was joined by Eoghan Corry and other listeners to discuss...


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