In this bonus episode of The TY Mic we interview Liam Clancy Head boy of the College. We talk about his time in the College and the highlights of his six years here. Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 25. Interview with Dermot Murphy Director of Services with DEPAUL Ireland.
Summary
In this episode we interview Dermot Murphy, Director of Services from DEPAUL Ireland. We talk about his early life growing up in Ringsend and his school life. We discuss how he got involved with DEPAUL Ireland and his role in the charity. We also talk about his views on social justice and the problems we face in Irish society.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 24. Interview with Darren Hudson, former Leinster and Bristol rugby player and currently teaching in St. Vincent’s Castleknock College.
Summary
In this episode of The TY Mic we interview Darren Hudson. A former professional rugby player and now a teacher here in the College who has played rugby for Leinster and Bristol. In this episode we discuss how he got into rugby, what it was like playing for Leinster and what inspired him to become a teacher and many other things.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 23. Interview with Luke McNally recent pastman from the College and currently playing for Coventry City.
Summary
In this episode of the TY Mic, we interview Championship footballer, Castleknock pastman, and rising star Luke McNally. We delve into his past, analysing the path a footballer takes from being an amaeteur in Enfield, to playing in one of the most prestigious leagues in the world. He also gives us an insight into his aspirations for his career, plus the human side of being a professional footballer.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 22. Interview with Jack Raftery, recent past man from the College and now an Irish U23 runner.
Summary
In this episode we interview Jack Raftery, past man of the college and now an U23 Irish runner. We talk about his time in the college and how Castleknock helped him get into athletics. He talks to about what sports he played growing up and how athletics eventually took priority. We discuss his major achievements to date and his hopes for his career in the future.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 21. Interview with Dan O’Neill
In this episode of The TY Mic Erwan interviews Dan O’Neil a past man of the College. Now he is an up-and-coming actor who is in a recent film by Jordan Lennon “The Northside Shtory” and was very successful in the world championships of performing arts.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 20. Interview with Emma Tilly current Barnhall and Old Belvedere rugby player.
Summary
In this episode we interview Emma Tilly, current Barnhall and old Belvedere player. We talk about her rugby career to date and what it was like getting called up to the Ireland squad. She talks about other sports which she had success in such as GAA. We discuss her hopes for future and she gives us advice for young people looking to pursue a career in sports.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 19. Interview with Cathal O’Grady, former Irish heavy weight boxer.
Summary
In this episode of The TY Mic we interview Cathal O’Grady. He is a former Irish boxer who competed in the men’s heavyweight event at the 1996 Summer Olympics. In this episode we discuss how he got into boxing, what it was like representing Ireland in the Olympics and much more about his career.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 18. Interview with Roddy Collins “The Rodfather”
Summary
In this episode we interview Roddy Collins, former soccer player and ex-manager. We talk about how he got into football being from a boxing family and how his career as a footballer went. We discuss his management career and his achievements whilst in his roles as manager. He tells us what he looks for in a player and advice that he’d give to a young footballer. We also discuss what it was like being from a very successful sporting family.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
Episode 17. Interview with An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar
Summary
In this episode we interview An Taoiseach Leo Varadkar. We talk about his life growing up and what got him interested in politics. He discusses his change from law to medicine and how he got into politics. We also talk about his diplomatic trips abroad and does he get nervous meeting the most powerful men and women in the world.
Production Team: Aodán Jordan, Harry Murphy, Adam Keogh and Erwan Louis. Cover photo by Oliver Moore.
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