Book extract: ‘I am just an athlete, sitting here talking to a great man like you’

Jack Lynch was the first Western head of government to invite Muhammad Ali to make an official visit
Book extract: ‘I am just an athlete, sitting here talking to a great man like you’

Muhammed Ali with Jack Lynch. Behind Ali is the promoter of the Croke Park fight, Butty Sugrue. Picture: Courtesy IrishPhotoArchive/Lensman

Fri, 28 Mar, 2025 - 17:30

  • The Big Fight : When Ali Conquered Ireland 
  • Dave Hannigan 
  • Merrion Press, €15

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