Erling Haaland has gifted a rare 16th-century book of Viking sagas to the library in Bryne, the Norwegian town where he grew up.The Manchester City striker and his father bought the volume last December and have now placed it on public display.The book is a 1594 printed edition of writings by medieval historian Snorri Sturluson and is believed to be the only surviving copy.
Haaland and his...
Michael Lyster, one of the most recognisable voices in Irish sports broadcasting, has died at the age of 71.He was best known as the presenter of The Sunday Game, a role he held for more than three decades.Lyster began his journalism career at The Tuam Herald in County Galway before moving to RTÉ around 1979–1980.
In his first year with the broadcaster he was part of the team covering the...
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