'I'm competitive and I love the arena'-  Solicitor Damien Tansey on The Friday Focus

'I'm competitive and I love the arena'- Solicitor Damien Tansey on The Friday Focus

Author: OceanFM Ireland August 21, 2026 Duration: 36:56

From his working class upbringing in Ballymote to reaching the top of the legal profession - Solicitor Damien Tansey gives a wide-ranging interview on his 46 year career, on what makes him tick, the huge influence his mother had on his life choices, and much more, while selecting some of his favourite songs

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