To Hell or to Connacht: Stories of Irish Resilience, Part 2: Rugby and the Political Landscape

Episode Topic: Rugby and the Political Landscape

This week will delve into the political context surrounding rugby in Ireland, including the growth of the sport despite the ban on foreign games, the link between Connacht and the diaspora, and the sport as an All-Ireland one–fielding a united team of players from north and south, catholic and protestant through the height of the troubles, peace process, and beyond. Special guests will include former player Willie Anderson, and musician and writer of “Ireland’s Call”, Phil Coulter.

Featured Speakers: 

• Willie Anderson, Former Irish International Rugby Player
• Phil Coulter, Musician and Composer of “Ireland’s Call”
• Eamonn Molloy, Education and Learning, Connacht Rugby and the Irish Rugby Football Union
• Justin Hickey, Program Director, Notre Dame Rugby
• Lisa Caulfield, Director of the Global Centre at Kylemore

Read this episode's recap over on the University of Notre Dame's open online learning community platform, ThinkND: go.nd.edu/2adc6d. 

This podcast is a part of the Kylemore Book Club ThinkND Series titled: “To Hell or to Connacht: Stories of Irish Resilience”

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