MICHAEL MOYNIHAN: O’Shea success no fairytale

It started as a chat about Dr Crokes’ chances in the All-Ireland club semi-final against Ballymun Kickhams, but that only turned the key in the ignition. Pat O’Shea took us on a tour of coaching ideas.

MICHAEL MOYNIHAN: O’Shea success no fairytale
Sat, 16 Feb, 2013 - 00:00
Michael Moynihan
Michael Moynihan
Michael Moynihan is an associate editor and columnist with the Irish Examiner. He is also a best-selling author and documentary maker.

O’Shea has been a driving force in the Killarney GAA club for years, but he’s also the coaching & games manager with the Munster Council who has an eye-catching entry on the CV — managing Kerry to the 2007 All-Ireland football title.

That was an obvious cue to discuss the influence of Donegal and their manager Jim McGuinness on modern football tactics.

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