Ronan Clarke. Winning an All-Ireland at 18

Ronan Clarke. Winning an All-Ireland at 18

Author: BBC Radio Ulster July 24, 2024 Duration: 56:33

Ronan Clarke- a former teammate of Oisin and a previous housemate with Thomas at University. Three great friends, sitting down for a chat on the week of the All-Ireland final. Memories flooding back. Ronan was 18 when he got the better of Kerry great Seamus Moynihan and collected an All-Ireland. He also won 'Young Player of he year' at the GAA All-stars. Ronan Clarke was some footballer- an even better person

Injury, then a collision that had serious consequences. It's a packed life, family, coaching and now back at college because he wants to help people.

Ronan Clarke, in a very very very rare interview. Very!


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