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Virgin Media Sport Stories

Virgin Media Originals

28 episodes

9 months ago

In-depth detailed discussions with some of the greatest names in Irish sport on their careers and life away from the sport.

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In-depth detailed discussions with some of the greatest names in Irish sport on their careers and life away from the sport.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes (20/28)

Virgin Media Sport Stories

Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his remarkable life on and off the pitch that saw highs of playing Premier League and International football while at the same battling with the lows of serious addiction issues.

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10 months ago

46 minutes 57 seconds

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Five-time Paralympian Ellen Keane sits down with Will Dalton to look back on her incredible career in the water including that Gold medal at Tokyo 2020 as well as growing up as a girl with a physical disability in Ireland.

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10 months ago

42 minutes 45 seconds

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Michael Carruth

Michael Carruth sits down with Tommy Martin to talk about his life inside and outside of the boxing ring. From growing up as a triplet to that faithful night in 1992 when he became the first Irishman to win an Olympic Gold medal in boxing.

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10 months ago

46 minutes 8 seconds

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WWE superstar Sheamus sits down with Will Dalton to share his incredible story and rise from amateur wrestling in town halls around Ireland to the very top of the WWE.

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1 year ago

22 minutes 8 seconds

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John Aldridge | Part 2

Republic of Ireland and Liverpool legend John Aldridge sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his brilliant career. In Part 2, Aldo looks back on his brilliant international career. From his first meeting with Jack Charlton 1986 to his retirement ten years later, and Euro 88, Italia 90 and USA 94 in between, there are some wonderful stories from Ireland's halcyon days on the international stage. His spell with Real Sociedad is also discussed as well as his time as player, player-manager and then manager at Tranmere Rovers.

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2 years ago

43 minutes 18 seconds

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John Aldridge | Part 1

Republic of Ireland and Liverpool legend John Aldridge sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his brilliant career. In Part 1, Aldo talks about his humble beginnings in football, from non-league sides around Merseyside to signing for Newport County before a great spell at Oxford United and landing his dream move to his beloved Liverpool. In a club career that included so many highs, the horrors of Hillsborough are also discussed.

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2 years ago

46 minutes 14 seconds

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Former Dublin footballer Philly McMahon discusses his journey of self-sacrifice, his sense of identity and the impact of personal tragedy on his career.

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2 years ago

46 minutes 39 seconds

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Tommy Martin chats with the indomitable Eamon Dunphy about his childhood, his life as a footballer and his successful career as a journalist, radio host and TV pundit.

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2 years ago

45 minutes 55 seconds

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Dermot Gallagher

Tommy Martin meets former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher, who discusses growing up in Ringsend before becoming one of the most recognisable officials in English football.

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2 years ago

46 minutes 7 seconds

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Roddy 'The Rodfather' Collins sits down with Tommy Martin to discuss love, family and his tumultuous career dedicated to the beautiful game.

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2 years ago

47 minutes 25 seconds

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The first female jockey to ride a Cheltenham winner in 18 years, Nina Carberry reflects on a pioneering career, a life in racing and her role as an influence on other women.

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3 years ago

25 minutes 44 seconds

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Joe Brolly | Part 2

Outspoken. Controversial. Opinionated. Joe Brolly in three words? An activist, a barrister and a renowned pundit, Joe sits down with Tommy Martin for a rare and emotional interview about his life, his trauma and his football controversies. Part two here.

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3 years ago

42 minutes 11 seconds

Virgin Media Sport Stories

Joe Brolly | Part 1

Outspoken. Controversial. Opinionated. Joe Brolly in three words? An activist, a barrister and a renowned pundit, Joe sits down with Tommy Martin for a rare and emotional interview about his life, his trauma and his football controversies. Part one here.

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3 years ago

45 minutes 44 seconds

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Paul McGrath | Part 2

Paul McGrath played at three major tournaments throughout Ireland’s golden era. In this compelling piece, he relives a club and international career that reached “god” status, and his battles on and off the field.

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4 years ago

45 minutes 47 seconds

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Paul McGrath | Part 1

Irish football legend Paul McGrath sits down with Tommy Martin for an in-dept interview on his journey through football, from Sallynoggin to Manchester United to the World Cup. He opens up about his battles off the field and his relationships with Jack Charlton and Alex Ferguson.

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4 years ago

46 minutes 3 seconds

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Sport Stories: Gary Messett

Irish footballer Gary Messett discusses the various personal and professional obstacles that he faced as a dedicated athlete who suffers from cerebral palsy. Messett also reveals the influence his father, Bobby Messett, had on his life and sporting career, and talks about his tragic death in 2018 affected the family.

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4 years ago

24 minutes 10 seconds

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Sport Stories: Kenneth Egan

Kenneth Egan became an Irish sporting hero after winning a silver medal in boxing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. However, what was the highlight of his boxing career soon resulted in some real lows as Egan struggled with alcohol addiction and his new found fame following his return from the Games. He sits down with Bernard O'Toole here to discuss his life in boxing going back to his childhood in Clondalkin, the his journey to the Olympics and the difficulties he faced afterwards.

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4 years ago

45 minutes 29 seconds

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Matt Williams | A Life in Rugby

Matt Williams sits down with Joe Molloy for an in-depth chat about his life in rugby. From early beginnings as a player turned young coach in Australia, to being head coach of Leinster, Scotland & Ulster in the Northern Hemisphere, Matt recalls some brilliant stories along with some really tough moments including coaching the NSW Waratahs just hours after his brother passed away. His move from the dugout to the studio is also covered as he reveals how difficult he initially found it to be brutally honest in his early days as a pundit.

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4 years ago

46 minutes

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Sport Stories | Alan Quinlan | Part Two

Alan Quinlan speaks to Joe Molloy about dealing with anxiety and other mental health strains during his career. The highs of Munster's great days in Europe are covered along with the lows of missing out on the 2009 Lions tour of South Africa and of course the death of teammate, friend and Munster legend Anthony Foley.

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4 years ago

45 minutes 29 seconds

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Sport Stories | Alan Quinlan | Part One

Alan Quinlan sits down with Joe Molloy to chat in detail about his rugby union career from a fledgling schoolboy all the way up to winning Heineken Cups with Munster and appearing at three World Cups with Ireland. Some great stories about those triumphs at Thomond, Ronan O'Gara and Paul O'Connell feature along with tales from international duty.

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4 years ago

45 minutes 53 seconds