Mick Fitzgibbon still staying a step ahead of the advance of professionalism

Like the hero in a disaster movie, trying to elude their nemesis, Mick Fitzgibbon has always tried to stay a step ahead from the advance of sporting professionalism.
Mick Fitzgibbon still staying a step ahead of the advance of professionalism
Fri, 08 May, 2020 - 01:00
Simon Lewis

Mick Fitzgibbon pictured at home near Kildimo, Limerick . Pic. Brian Arthur
Mick Fitzgibbon pictured at home near Kildimo, Limerick . Pic. Brian Arthur

Like the hero in a disaster movie, trying to elude their nemesis, Mick Fitzgibbon has always tried to stay a step ahead from the advance of sporting professionalism.

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