“The first stone piled on really sharpish” – Rory Kavanagh’s diet under Jim McGuinness was insane
“I was eating like there was no tomorrow.” When you look at inter-county players now, it’s clear to see that they live the lifestyle that professional athletes would in terms of their nutrition and conditioning. The work that’s put into the gym, the detail that goes into their diets, and above everything else, the commitment […]
3 years ago
“Jesus they never shut up, do they?” – What it was like training under Rory Gallagher and Jim McGuinness
“They were at times, like two prized scholars bouncing ideas off one another.” There has been a lot of talk about Rory Gallagher’s surprising success with Derry, but those who have worked under him before are not surprised in the slightest. The Fermanagh native has been coaching at the very top for over a decade […]
4 years ago
Dublin’s 2011 All-Ireland winning starting XV quiz
It’s tricker than you think. It’s hard to believe that there was ever a time where Dublin weren’t one of the top forces in Gaelic football. However, before the breakthrough in 2011, there was a 16 year barren spell, as Kerry Tyrone and Cork were the powerhouses of the era. Then, in an epic final […]
4 years ago