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THIS week sees the third series of Ennis man Fergal O’Keeffe’s podcast GAA Minor Moments come to a conclusion, with the final interviewee being GAA president Jarlath Burns. While the podcasts do have a GAA theme, they are also of broader interest with those featured including several people who would not be primarily known for hurling or football. Included are stars of other sports such as Niall Quinn, Mick Galwey and Billy Walsh, and musicians Danny O’Reilly from The Coronas and Bressie, who all played minor for their county before going in different directions. A passionate Clare supporter, Fergal’s interviewees have also included Jamesie O’Connor, Anthony Daly and most recently, Tony Griffin. He clearly does extensive research on his subjects beforehand, something that shines through, while he possesses a wonderful voice for broadcasting. Another big part of what has made the series a success is his willingness to broaden discussion, to give the listener a real sense of the person …
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