James Loughrey on 800km round trip: 'I'll look back and think I'm absolutely crazy'

Former Cork footballer Loughrey is making the 800km round trip from Mallow to Belfast to play for his home club St Brigid’s in the Antrim SFC
James Loughrey on 800km round trip: 'I'll look back and think I'm absolutely crazy'

James Loughrey, St Brigid's GAC.

Tue, 17 Aug, 2021 - 11:03

Is this the longest road trip for a club player anywhere in Ireland?

Former Cork and Antrim footballer James Loughrey is making the 800km round trip from Mallow to Belfast to play for St Brigid’s in the Northern Switchgear Antrim SFC. 

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