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Beano McDonald: I struggled with hype of Laois glory days

Former Laois forward Brian 'Beano' McDonald has admitted that the 'hype and furore' of their golden era under Mick O'Dwyer wasn't always easy to deal with, leaving him anxious at times.

Beano McDonald: I struggled with hype of Laois glory days

Wed, 20 May, 2020 - 01:00

Paul Keane

Brian McDonald (Laois) is tackled by Niall Dunne (Mayo) in the 1997 All-Ireland Minor Semi Final. Picture: INPHO/Lorraine O'Sullivan

Former Laois forward Brian 'Beano' McDonald has admitted that the 'hype and furore' of their golden era under Mick O'Dwyer wasn't always easy to deal with, leaving him anxious at times.

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