Q&A with former Offaly hurler Brian Carroll: ‘Preparation and commitment is on another planet’

Brian Carroll announced his retirement from Offaly hurling this week. Son of two-time All-Ireland medal-winner Pat, he was a member of the last Offaly team to capture the Leinster minor crown (2000) and played in the provincial senior hurling final back in 2004.

Q&A with former Offaly hurler Brian Carroll: ‘Preparation and commitment is on another planet’
Sun, 10 Jan, 2016 - 00:00
Eoghan Cormican

Q: What is your over-riding emotion when looking back on 14-years in the green, white and gold?

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