Adrian Russell: Spotlighting sportswomen in The Book of Sporting Heroes

With two young daughters, Adrian Russell was keen to examine how women have fought for an equal playing field in his latest book about Irish sporting heroes

Author Adrian Russell with his daughters Robin and Ruby in Cork. Pic: Denis Minihane.

Having a new kids’ book out, I’m now on the school-visit circuit, along with fire-safety officers and the Lord Mayor.

I was delighted, and slightly nervous, when asked recently to go and speak to a group of bright sixth-class students about my life, career in sports journalism, and The Book of Irish Sporting Heroes.