Shane Carthy: At times I can be over reflective 

'In general, I’m an early riser. I love getting up early'

Shane Carthy (Shortlisted for the Eason Sports Book of the Year) pictured at the shortlist announcement for the An Post Irish Book Awards 2021. Picture: Patrick Bolger

It’s a time of change for GAA star Shane Carthy. The 27-year-old recently started a new career and after taking a step back from the Dublin inter-county squad and returning to club football, he has been enjoying the “normal day-to-day” life.

“I felt it was the right time to take a step back and enjoy what other people would consider the normal side of life,” says the Dubliner. “I had my first summer holiday for 12 years in July with my partner and it sounds like such a simple thing but it’s something that, with all the sacrifices I have made, I haven’t been able to do.”