Willie Walsh was a selector with me. He is a totally genuine person. There is one evening I especially recall spending with him. He came into training and said nothing. Afterwards, we went over to the Sherwood. He sat down in front of me. I noticed his head was down and he seemed very upset. I asked him what was wrong. He replied, āIāve just been appointed bishop.ā āThatās mighty.ā āBut itās such a huge responsibility.ā āYouāre exactly the right man for the job. Iāll tell you straight out, you were the best candidate they could have got, no matter who else was available.ā He appreciated that. Itās like everything else. You need the approval of those around you. Everything that has happened since confirms that we couldnāt possibly have got a better bishop.
- Ger Loughnane, Raising the Banner (2001)
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