The Celtic Underground Podcast No.207 - Paradise Road

The Celtic Underground Podcast No.207 - Paradise Road

Author: The Celtic Underground February 11, 2014 Duration: 51:06

Once again this week Harry makes way for the professionals as St ANthony talks with author of Paradise road, Mr Stephen O'Donnell.


Paradise Road tells the story of Kevin ‘Garra’ McGarry and his assortment of Celtic fan mates from Kirkintilloch as they struggle to get by in their mundane lives which are only brightened by the existence of their favourite football team.


Both authors can be found on twitter;


@StephenODauthor
and
@Stephen62572390



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