Colum McCann

RTÉ - Second Captains by RTÉ

Aug 10, 20240:46:39Society & Culture

He's won most literary prizes worth their salt, but will that tip the scales in Colum McCann's favour in our race to be Greatest Non-Sportsperson Sportsperson 2024? Unlikely.

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