The GAA’s Quiet(est) Man

Kerry’s Mike McCarthy survived a decade at the highest level in the GAA without once sharing his thoughts with the public. Until now. He sat down with Tony Leen for his first – and last – interview.

EVERY interview has cause and context. And there are only two reasons this one is taking place.

Mike McCarthy wants to seal a few whisper-draughts. And his bursting pride in his one-year-old son. He’s fighting with himself on the latter.