Arena with Maurice Brosnan: The Diarmuid O’Flynn interview – Cork, family and hurling

On this week’s episode of Arena, the weekly podcast for the Irish Examiner, Maurice Brosnan is joined by Diarmuid O’Flynn to discuss his new book, Not a Patch on the Oul’ Fella: The Life of a Club Hurler.

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: The Diarmuid O’Flynn interview – Cork, family and hurling

Diarmuid speaks openly about his love for the sport and his deep sense of pride in his home place. They discuss his inner demons, domestic violence and why he felt the need to write about his father and mother. It is an important conversation that he hopes will prompt greater discussion and understanding of these issues in Irish society.

Diarmuid’s remarkable life is explored in this episode. From still togging out at 50 in the Cork senior championship to his time living in Iran, New York and elsewhere. They also discuss his 20-year career with the Irish Examiner, some of the memorable interviews he has conducted and his frustration with the barriers created by modern-day access.

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The column referenced about his big brother Donal can be read here: Diarmuid O'Flynn: Laughing with my dying brother.