Ultimate Hell Week: Eoin Cadogan faces his post-GAA fears head-on

"The key is to focus in on each step individually rather than getting caught up in loads of different moments – to focus on the direct challenge that’s right in front of you"

Eoin Cadogan on the set of Ultimate Hell Week Picture: Miki Barlok

After Cork won the All Ireland football championship in 2010, Eoin Cadogan, along with other members of the squad, visited an old people’s home in Blackrock. He’ll never forget the reception.

“I was only 23. One of the standout moments for me was going to that nursing home. I’d been at loads of events where there had been big parties, great celebrations. I went into that nursing home and I came out in shock as to the lift that sport can bring to the elderly. That might seem a bit cliche. I couldn’t believe that people who had been unwell and bed-bound, got such a lift. Sports has the ability to raise people’s spirits.”