Virgin Media Sport Stories
In-depth detailed discussions with some of the greatest names in Irish sport on their careers and life away from the sport.
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- Update frequency
- every 33 days
- Average duration
- 40 minutes
- Episodes
- 28
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
Keith Treacy
Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his remarkable life on and off the pitch that saw highs of playing Premier League and International football…
00:46:57 |
Wed 08 Jan 2025
Ellen Keane
Five-time Paralympian Ellen Keane sits down with Will Dalton to look back on her incredible career in the water including that Gold medal at Tokyo 2020 as well as growing up as a girl with a physical…
00:42:45 |
Tue 07 Jan 2025
Michael Carruth
Michael Carruth sits down with Tommy Martin to talk about his life inside and outside of the boxing ring. From growing up as a triplet to that faithful night in 1992 when he became the first Irishman…
00:46:08 |
Mon 06 Jan 2025
Sheamus
WWE superstar Sheamus sits down with Will Dalton to share his incredible story and rise from amateur wrestling in town halls around Ireland to the very top of the WWE.
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00:22:08 |
Thu 04 Jan 2024
John Aldridge | Part 2
Republic of Ireland and Liverpool legend John Aldridge sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his brilliant career. In Part 2, Aldo looks back on his brilliant international career. From his fir…
00:43:18 |
Thu 06 Jul 2023
John Aldridge | Part 1
Republic of Ireland and Liverpool legend John Aldridge sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his brilliant career. In Part 1, Aldo talks about his humble beginnings in football, from non-league…
00:46:14 |
Tue 27 Jun 2023
Philly McMahon
Former Dublin footballer Philly McMahon discusses his journey of self-sacrifice, his sense of identity and the impact of personal tragedy on his career.
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00:46:39 |
Wed 11 Jan 2023
Eamon Dunphy
Tommy Martin chats with the indomitable Eamon Dunphy about his childhood, his life as a footballer and his successful career as a journalist, radio host and TV pundit.
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00:45:55 |
Tue 10 Jan 2023
Dermot Gallagher
Tommy Martin meets former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher, who discusses growing up in Ringsend before becoming one of the most recognisable officials in English football.
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00:46:07 |
Fri 06 Jan 2023
Roddy Collins
Roddy 'The Rodfather' Collins sits down with Tommy Martin to discuss love, family and his tumultuous career dedicated to the beautiful game.
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00:47:25 |
Thu 05 Jan 2023
Nina Carberry
The first female jockey to ride a Cheltenham winner in 18 years, Nina Carberry reflects on a pioneering career, a life in racing and her role as an influence on other women.
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00:25:44 |
Wed 02 Feb 2022
Joe Brolly | Part 2
Outspoken. Controversial. Opinionated. Joe Brolly in three words? An activist, a barrister and a renowned pundit, Joe sits down with Tommy Martin for a rare and emotional interview about his life, hi…
00:42:11 |
Tue 01 Feb 2022
Joe Brolly | Part 1
Outspoken. Controversial. Opinionated. Joe Brolly in three words? An activist, a barrister and a renowned pundit, Joe sits down with Tommy Martin for a rare and emotional interview about his life, hi…
00:45:44 |
Tue 01 Feb 2022
Paul McGrath | Part 2
Paul McGrath played at three major tournaments throughout Ireland’s golden era. In this compelling piece, he relives a club and international career that reached “god” status, and his battles on and …
00:45:47 |
Thu 09 Sep 2021
Paul McGrath | Part 1
Irish football legend Paul McGrath sits down with Tommy Martin for an in-dept interview on his journey through football, from Sallynoggin to Manchester United to the World Cup. He opens up about his …
00:46:03 |
Tue 31 Aug 2021
Sport Stories: Gary Messett
Irish footballer Gary Messett discusses the various personal and professional obstacles that he faced as a dedicated athlete who suffers from cerebral palsy. Messett also reveals the influence his fa…
00:24:10 |
Tue 31 Aug 2021
Sport Stories: Kenneth Egan
Kenneth Egan became an Irish sporting hero after winning a silver medal in boxing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. However, what was the highlight of his boxing career soon resulted in some real lows as…
00:45:29 |
Tue 31 Aug 2021
Matt Williams | A Life in Rugby
Matt Williams sits down with Joe Molloy for an in-depth chat about his life in rugby. From early beginnings as a player turned young coach in Australia, to being head coach of Leinster, Scotland & Ul…
00:46:00 |
Tue 17 Aug 2021
Sport Stories | Alan Quinlan | Part Two
Alan Quinlan speaks to Joe Molloy about dealing with anxiety and other mental health strains during his career. The highs of Munster's great days in Europe are covered along with the lows of missing …
00:45:29 |
Mon 16 Aug 2021
Sport Stories | Alan Quinlan | Part One
Alan Quinlan sits down with Joe Molloy to chat in detail about his rugby union career from a fledgling schoolboy all the way up to winning Heineken Cups with Munster and appearing at three World Cups…
00:45:53 |
Mon 16 Aug 2021
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