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The hero of ‘Na Bróga Peile agus scéalta eile’ by Seosamh Céitinn dreams of emulating Republic of Ireland’s Troy Parrott, above, celebrating after scoring the winning goal in the 2026 Fifa World Cup Qualifier against Hungary in November. File picture: Ryan Byrne/ Inpho

The hero of ‘Na Bróga Peile agus scéalta eile’ by Seosamh Céitinn dreams of emulating Republic of Ireland’s Troy Parrott, above, celebrating after scoring the winning goal in the 2026 Fifa World Cup Qualifier against Hungary in November. File picture: Ryan Byrne/ Inpho

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Na Bróga Peile agus scéalta eile by Seosamh Céitinn (Cló Iar-Chonnacht, €10)

The World Cup is on the telly. You’re 11 and your summer is spent glued to the screen, transfixed by your new favourite player’s every move.

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