THE BIG INTERVIEW: Johnny Moriarty - the third Tipp man to hurl for Kilkenny

Johnny Moriarty was the third Tipperary man to hurl senior for Kilkenny. His bid for an All-Ireland medal in 1971, with his home county in opposition, wasn’t to be, and left his family torn. But he has no regrets and was a central figure in the rise of the Fenians from Johnstown.
THE BIG INTERVIEW: Johnny Moriarty - the third Tipp man to hurl for Kilkenny
Sat, 11 Mar, 2017 - 00:00
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Johnny Moriarty is talking about Elvis Presley.

Tupelo Honey and Johnstown buzz.

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