This week I am joined by Marquette University Ph.D. candidate Abigail Bernhardt to discuss her forthcoming dissertation, "On Sides: Reading Irish National Identities through Soccer, 1920-1998." Abby uses soccer as a lens for understanding the political and social evolution of Ireland in the twentieth century and goes into detail about a series of riots that occurred at soccer matches in Derry & Belfast. We also discuss St. Patrick's Day, academic conferences, and her experience in the Three Minute Thesis competition.  Join us for a rollicking conversation. You can find Abby @playingwfiber on Twitter and Instagram.  You can follow the podcast @EvokingH on Twitter.