Eimear Ryan
The Grass Ceiling: On Being a Woman in Sport
The Grass Ceiling: On Being a Woman in Sport
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The Grass Ceiling is a book that explores the intersection of gender and sport, and the challenges and questions it raises about identity, status, competition, and self-expression. It is a sharp, nuanced, and heartfelt exploration of issues that affect everyone who loves sport, particularly at a time when women's sport is on the rise but still far from equality.
Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 208 pages
Publication date: 04 April 2024
Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
A book that is quickly gaining recognition as a masterpiece of Irish sports writing is "The Grass Ceiling" by Ciarán Murphy.
The book delves into the experiences of women in male-dominated sports, exploring the challenges and complexities they face.
Playing with boys attracts more attention, but often leads to tokenism and unequal treatment. On the other hand, playing with other women or women means facing smaller audiences, lower status, and lower pay, especially in professional sports.
In the case of camogie player Eimear Ryan, her sport has a different name when played by women, further adding to the complexities of her identity within the sport.
The book also explores the discomfort some women feel in all-female sporting environments, as they may feel shy, bookish, or not fully embraced by the traditional gender norms.
"The Grass Ceiling" by acclaimed novelist Eimear Ryan is a profound and nuanced exploration of gender and sport, raising important questions about identity, status, competition, and self-expression.
At a time when women's sport is gaining prominence but still far from achieving equality, this book offers a valuable perspective and insight into the experiences of women in sports.
The book has received widespread praise from critics and readers alike.
"A gorgeous memoir about a life lived in sport, specifically a female, Irish rural life," wrote Malachy Clerkin in the Irish Times.
"A love letter to the GAA and a diatribe against the idea that sport is not for women," praised Kathleen McNamee in the Irish Times.
"Brilliant ... Ryan's bold and deep search into so many of those internalized questions provides a fascinating collage of emotional detail," said Christy O Connor in the Irish Examiner.
"Lyrical, urgent, wise, and bracing," described the Irish Times.
Weight: 149g
Dimension: 198 x 129 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781844885336
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