Published work in other fields; sport, entertainment and local interest.
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Keith Raymond - It's All In The Game.
Sligo Sport Cover Feature, December 2015. For anyone who has seen the Sligo County hurling team in action, Keith Raymond is a more than familiar face. Playing for the team since he was in his teens, the twenty-eight year old has now racked up an incredible thirteen years with the championship-winning squad. Still with his eyes on the prize and as devoted to the game as ever, we caught up with Keith to talk about his career to date, the highs and lows of competing, and staying on top of his game. On the sliotar; Eamon O’Neill. More... |
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Keith Barry - It's All In The Mind.
Sligo Now magazine, December 2015. Keith Barry is one of the world’s most successful illusionists. With an act that includes hypnotism, mind control and ‘brain hacking’, the Waterford native has worked with some of the biggest names in show business, and entertained crowds all around the globe. Currently on tour throughout Ireland with his ‘Out Of Control’ show, the mindbender is making a rare stop off in Sligo for a date at the Raddisson Blu on December 29th. We sent Eamon O’Neill to catch up with Keith, to talk about the upcoming show and his remarkable career to date. More... |
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Kickboxing Clever With Des Leonard.
Sligo Sport Magazine, November 2015. Kickboxing is alive and, well - kicking in Sligo. With a decorated club based in Collooney that has produced athletes who have not only competed, but triumphed on the world’s stage, it’s an amateur sports association that is punching well within its weight. Led by coach Des Leonard, the Collooney Kickboxing Club caters to all ages and abilities; from those seeking to simply stay in shape, to the ambitious tournament fighters with their eyes set on the prize. Clutching nothing more than a set of dated action movies, we sent Eamon O’Neill investigate. More... |
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Shooting The Hoop With Pau Vila and The Sligo All Stars.
Sligo Sport Magazine, October 2015. Sligo’s All-Stars basketball club is reaching for the sky. Having already produced a number of national players, they’re striving for even greater successes. Reaching out to one of Europe’s strongest basketballing nations, they’ve just recruited their newest team member, in Spanish coach Pau Vilá. With a long history on the court, both as a competitor and behind the scenes, Pau has relocated to Ireland, bringing with him a love of the sport that is almost palpable; “basketball is my life”, he affirms as he sits down for a chat with Eamon O’Neill. We caught up with the Catalonian to hear about his plans for the club, and get the story so far. More... |