The Kieran Shannon Interview: Calling it as he sees it

For 20 years Michael Corcoran has been working in RTÉ, covering and commentating on the Irish provinces’ exploits in Europe, writes Kieran Shannon. But long before capturing O’Gara’s heroics and Claw’s sneaky smokes, he also interviewed Tiger, presented love songs as a Leaving Cert student on pirate radio, and befriended the late great Pat McAuliffe‘

O’Gara, calling for the ball. Denis Leamy tries to get it. Back towards O’Gara. The attempt at drop goal, outside the 22! Towards the posts. O’Gara with the drop at goal! It’s gone between the posts!! RONAN O’GARA, BETWEEN THE POSTS, AFTER ABOUT A HUNDRED AND FORTY-FIVE PHASES!! THE REFEREE HAS BLOWN THE FULL-TIME WHISTLE!! NORTHAMPTION HAVE BEEN ABSOLUTELY KICKED WHERE IT HURTS MOST! MUNSTER, AT THE DEATH!!’