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Brian Mullins on the We Become Heroes podcast

The late Dublin great Brian Mullins spoke to Marie Crowe on 'We Become Heroes' last May on his life and career

We Become Heroes - Paul Flynn on Déise quest for glory

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Waterford hurling legend Paul Flynn discusses how he would fit into the modern game, his toughest opponents and Waterford's quest for an All-Ireland title.

GAA • 20 Apr 22

We Become Heroes - Jacob's two decades in camogie

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Wexford camogie legend Ursula Jacob talks about making her inter-county debut at 14, subsequent two decades plus in the game and her plans for life after sport.

GAA • 05 Apr 22

We Become Heroes: O'Brien vows to 'prove people wrong'

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Ireland cricketer Kevin O'Brien discusses his desire to continue his career with Ireland, the expectation that comes with holding records and how the cricket landscape has changed.

Cricket • 22 Mar 22

Best: I might not have made it as a player today

Rory Best tells RTÉ's We Become Heroes that he's not certain he would have made it as a professional rugby player if he was starting today.

Rugby • 15 Mar 22

We Become Heroes: Annalise Murphy on tackling setbacks

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Olympic silver medalist Annalise Murphy shares her journey through sailing, she details the challenges of dealing with the highs and lows of an Olympic Games and the reality of life after sport.

Sailing • 08 Mar 22

We Become Heroes: Nicci Daly on coping with comedown

Irish hockey star Nicci Daly details the difficulties of dealing with the Olympic comedown, how she worked on the mental side of her game from a young age, and what the future holds.

Hockey • 16 Nov 21

We Become Heroes - Eamon Dunphy

Marie Crowe is joined by former Republic of Ireland international and broadcaster Eamon Dunphy as he looks back on the great days of his sporting life and the lessons he learned along the way.

other sport • 09 Nov 21

The secret of Derval's success and life after track

Former world champion Derval O'Rourke has turned her attention to coaching the next generation of athletes after forging a successful business in fitness and nutrition.

Athletics • 02 Nov 21

Tyrone defeated Monaghan in this year's Ulster SFC final

McConville: Ulster Championship may be sacrificial lamb

Oisín McConville would accept the Ulster Championship being a "sacrificial lamb" if it meant Proposal B gets the green light at Saturday's special congress.

GAA • 20 Oct 21

We Become Heroes: Lindsay Peat on World Cup pressure

For Lindsay Peat, dealing with cancellations and postponements was difficult.

Lindsay Peat • 17 Aug 21

We Become Heroes - Colm Cooper on value of 'me time'

On the latest episode of We Become Heroes, former Kerry footballer Colm Cooper tells Marie Crowe about the pressure that comes with playing for Kerry, how his greatest success was fulfilling his potential and he answers the question does hard work trump talent?

GAA • 10 Aug 21

We Become Heroes: Sean O'Brien on battling the pain

On this week's episode of We Become Heroes, former Leinster, Ireland, and British and Irish Lions rugby player Seán O'Brien tells Marie Crowe about living with chronic pain, his plans to be a coach and his love of Gaelic football.

GAA • 03 Aug 21

Rebel hero Corcoran a firm believer in aiming high

This week's guest on We Become Heroes is former Cork dual star and three-time All-Ireland hurling winner Brian Corcoran, who speaks about his determination to succeed from a young age and the commitment required to be a dual player.

GAA • 20 Jul 21

McCarthy: Narrative around the England team has changed

This week's guest on We Become Heroes is former Republic of Ireland captain and manager Mick McCarthy, who reflects on a lifetime in the game, the eternal questions around Saipan, and England's chances of winning the Euros.

Euro 2020 • 09 Jul 21

We Become Heroes: Ann Downey's life immersed in camogie

When it comes to leaving an imprint on the sport of camogie it's hard to compare to the achievements of Kilkenny's Ann Downey. The 13-time All-Ireland winner spoke to Marie Crowe on this week's We Become Heroes.

GAA • 06 Jul 21

Harrington plans to limit rousing speeches at Ryder Cup

Pádraig Harrington is a believer in the power of motivational speaking but the Dubliner thinks his biggest job on the eve of the Ryder Cup will be keeping players relaxed.

Ryder Cup • 29 Jun 21

Peter Canavan won two All-Ireland titles

Canavan on taking motivation from early failures

Peter Canavan tells RTÉ's We Become Heroes Podcast that a failure to make school teams when he was a teenager provided him with motivation in his hugely successful inter-county football career.

GAA • 25 May 21

We Become Heroes - Stephanie Roche

In 2014, Stephanie Roche and her wonder goal for Peamount United caught the attention of the global sports world. The Ireland international speaks to Marie Crowe on the latest episode of the We Become Heroes podcast.

Soccer • 18 May 21

Ruby Walsh knew that being successful would not necessarily make him popular

We Become Heroes - Ruby Walsh on fulfilling his dream

Ruby Walsh chats to Marie Crowe about his record-breaking career in the latest episode of RTÉ's We Become Heroes podcast.

Racing • 11 May 21

Paul Flynn: 'That was probably the one moment where it could have gone either way'

Paul Flynn: Childhood accident almost ruined Dubs dream

Paul Flynn won six All-Irelands and four All-Stars with Dublin, but a dream football career was almost ruined before it started by a freak childhood accident.

GAA • 05 May 21

(Left to right): Diarmuid Connolly, Paul Flynn and Bryan Cullen

We Become Heroes - Paul Flynn

Former Dublin footballer Paul Flynn speaks to the We Become Heroes to discuss his long and glorious career in sky blue.

GAA • 04 May 21

Lynne Cantwell earned 87 caps for Ireland between 2001 and 2014

We Become Heroes - Lynne Cantwell

Former Ireland captain, and most-capped women's international, Lynne Cantwell tells We Become Heroes about her rugby journey and how she hopes things will be different for the next generation.

Rugby • 27 Apr 21

Sonia O'Sullivan in action in Gothenburg in 1995

We Become Heroes - Sonia O'Sullivan

Former World and European champion runner Sonia O'Sullivan joins the We Become Heroes podcast.

Athletics • 06 Apr 21

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