The Irish running rivalry fuelled by hate: 'I needed that f****** resentment and bitterness. I love it. I get off on it'

Cathal Dennehy has been named the broadsheet sports writer of the year at the NewsBrands Ireland Journalism Awards. Here we republish one of his winning pieces, from December 31, 2018.

The Irish running rivalry fuelled by hate: 'I needed that f****** resentment and bitterness. I love it. I get off on it'
Thu, 14 Nov, 2019 - 15:45
Cathal Dennehy

Cathal Dennehy has been named the broadsheet sports writer of the year at the NewsBrands Ireland Journalism Awards. Here we republish one of his winning pieces, from December 31, 2018.

You can read another of his winning entries here.

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