![]() Cunningham's Guide to Modern Irish Manners Noel Cunningham Society has changed dramatically. We live in an increasingly informal world. We have in many ways become disrespectful order and taboos. Authority and the grace of age, two important pillars of etiquette, are no longer regarded. With his infectious charm and sharp wit, Noel Cunningham shares with you his tips on sailing through life's events, enabling people to be themselves, while solving the thorny issues of which fork to use, who goes through a door fi rst, how to attend an important interview. The correct way of doing those things will become clear. Are you confused about how to set a formal dining table? Is it acceptable to hold doors open? How to address the thorny question of mobile phones and gadgets. Noel's book is a fun and informative guide, to help us navigate modern-day life with class and good humour. Cunningham been General Manager of for over a decade? Marathon: Celebrating 40 years Sean McGoldrick The Dublin Marathon was founded in 1980; since then, `Marathon Weekend' at a fi xture on the Irish running calendar as thousands of runners race the 26.2 mile route through the streets of Dublin, while the city turns out to support them. Since the fi rst 2,100 runners signed up in 1980, hundreds of thousands of runners from Ireland and around celebrates the 40 unique Irish sporting and cultural event Covering the history of the race, the heart-warming and inspirational stories of Irish marathoners from the elites to the club runners, charity runners and recreational runners the various routes the marathon has taken over the years, famous Irish marathoners, anecdotes from the thirteen runners who've completed every Dublin Marathon, the organisation and the army of volunteers and of course the amazing supporters and the people of Dublin who make the marathon what it is. Marathon founded? Moments in Irish Football From Sportsfi le Soccer is a world renowned sport fi lled with excitement and exhilaration. have been there through the decades, passionately following the boys in green and capturing the essence of this physical, punishing sport and those who play it. Do you remember John Giles and Eamon Dunphy when they lit up the pitch, and not just the TV studio? Or Jack's Army beating Italy in Giants Stadium? Or Siapan? Ray McManus and his team at Sportsfi le were there, passionately following the boys in green and capturing the essence of this physical, punishing sport and those who play it. With reminiscences from photographers and players alike, this book is a look back over the decades at the legendary players, matches and moments that have contributed to the narrative of our contribution to one of the world's most exciting sports. A must for soccer and sport fans wherever they are. beat Italy in Giants Stadium? White Ghost Ridge by Carol Co ey; Girl by Edna O'Brien; and Rewind by Catherine Ryan Howard. To be in with a chance to win, answer the questions below and send them to: Competitions, |