Jermyn ready for battle

He’s not on Twitter or Facebook, but John Jermyn can’t resist swiping his girlfriend Louise’s smartphone from time to time to see what his Irish international hockey team-mates are up to.

Jermyn ready for battle

The answer, more often than not, is a whole load of very little. At a time when the majority of the Irish squad are dotted around Europe, playing professionally and tweeting sweet nothings in their ample time off, you imagine Jermyn comes in after a long day of work as a solicitor with Ronan Daly Jermyn in Cork City, loosens the tie a little and tries to contain his envy.

“You see with their tweets what they’re up to — they’re doing nothing, and loving it!” says Jermyn, who at 29, and with 132 caps, is one of the squad’s elder statesmen.

Already a subscriber? Sign in

You have reached your article limit.

Unlimited access. Half the price.

Annual €120 €60

Best value

Monthly €10€5 / month

More in this section

Cookie Policy Privacy Policy Brand Safety FAQ Help Contact Us Terms and Conditions

© Examiner Echo Group Limited