We Become Heroes

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We Become Heroes - Charlie Swan's life in the saddle

2022-04-2634:55

Legendary jockey Charlie Swan discusses the highs and lows of his career, his relationship with Istabraq and life after racing.

We Become Heroes - Paul Flynn

2022-04-2038:36

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.

Cora Staunton on Mayo, Greater Western Sydney Giants and coping with expectations | We Become Heroes

2022-04-1251:56

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Mayo legend and Greater Western Sydney Giants AFLW player Cora Staunton discusses playing senior inter-county football at 13, dealing with pressure and expectation and how she developed the best skills in the game.

We Become Heroes - Wexford camogie legend Ursula Jacob

2022-04-0551:05

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Wexford's four-time All-Ireland winner Ursula Jacob details how she dedicated over two decades of her life to camogie, after making her senior inter-county debut in goal at 14, and her plans for life after sport.

We Become Heroes: Brian Mullins on making it to the top

2022-03-2947:21

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Dublin legend Brian Mullins gives his verdict on the Dubs, discusses resilience and shares what made him the player he was.

We Become Heroes | Kevin O'Brien vows to regain Ireland place

2022-03-2237:03

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.

Rory Best on career turning points | We Become Heroes

2022-03-1546:13

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes former Ireland rugby captain Rory Best talks to Marie Crowe about career turning points, his greatest honour and life after rugby.

We Become Heroes: Annalise Murphy on overcoming biggest setack and life after sailing

2022-03-0801:04:08

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.

We Become Heroes: How Olivia O'Toole inspired a generation

2021-11-3034:43

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, former Republic of Ireland international Olivia O'Toole details how football put her on the right path in life, what it feels like to inspire a generation and how she loves playing for her country above all else.

We Become Heroes: Davy Russell on his drive to succeed and weighing room culture

2021-11-2337:53

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Davy Russell discusses the pressure he put on himself and how he has changed as a person over the years. He also delves into the weighing room culture in Ireland and racing's recent controversies.

We Become Heroes: Nicci Daly on coping with Olympic comedown and not being defined by hockey

2021-11-1634:31

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes 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.

Eamon Dunphy on life lessons and the great days of his career

2021-11-0928:37

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.

We Become Heroes: Derval O'Rourke - The secret of my success and life after the track

2021-11-0251:46

On the latest episode of We Be Heroes, Derval O'Rourke discusses her transition from athlete to businesswoman, how the secret to her success was hard work and her coaching hopes for the future.

We Become Heroes: Tony Ward on being an Ireland No 10 and Shamrock Rovers

2021-10-2653:01

Tony Ward speaks about his rivalry with Ollie Campbell, his love for Shamrock Rovers and Ireland's number tens.

We Become Heroes: Oisín McConville on road to Armagh glory

2021-10-2043:14

This week Oisín McConville reflects on his journey to the top of Gaelic football with Crossmaglen and Armagh.

We Become Heroes: John O'Shea on Stephen Kenny, Alex Ferguson and coaching

2021-10-1236:19

In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, John O’Shea discusses his journey from Waterford to the Premier League, the impact Alex Ferguson had on his career and his own coaching aspirations.

We Become Heroes: Lindsay Peat on multi-sport exploits and joy of playing in front of her son

2021-08-1701:02:38

In this week’s episode of We Become Heroes, Ireland rugby star Lindsay Peat details how she learned from past mistakes, outlines her worries about retirement and shares her joy of playing in front of her young son

We Become Heroes: Colm Cooper on pressure of playing for Kerry and fulfilling potential

2021-08-1046:37

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?

We Become Heroes: Former Lion Sean O'Brien on Gaelic football passion and living with pain

2021-08-0349:48

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

We Become Heroes: When the Olympics does not go like a dream, with David Gillick

2021-07-2742:58

Olympian and two-time European indoor champion David Gillick speaks to Marie Crowe about dealing with Olympic disappointment, the importance of sports psychology and life after sport.

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