Zak Moradi's unique journey from refugee camp to Leitrim hurler

Born in an Iraqi refugee camp, his interest in hurling helped with his integration in Leitrim and he's been a key player and coach at Thomas Davis since moving to Tallaght

LAUNCH: Ambassador Zak Moradi in attendance at the launch of European Week of Sport 2022, in partnership with Sport Ireland. European Week of Sport is a week-long celebration of sport which promotes physical activity in people of all ages, backgrounds, or fitness levels. Sport Ireland is calling on you and your family to get out and #BeActive between the 23rd - 30th of September and who knows, this may be the start of a new found love for sport. For more information and to find an event near you, go to - www.sportireland.ie/europeanweekofsport. Pic: David Fitzgerald/Sportsfile

Born in an Iraqi refugee camp and raised in 'mud houses', Zak Moradi is now coaching up the next generation of Dublin hurlers.

His unique tale is captured in a book that will be published next month, detailing just how much of a culture shock it was moving to Leitrim at 11.