Ronan O’Gara: If you have a happy person, you will have a happy player

Nov 01, 14 Ronan O’Gara: If you have a happy person, you will have a happy player

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Ronan O’Gara joined Ray Darcy in the Today FM studios recently. The former Irish International and Munster player discussed rugby, life in France and the importance of feeding your family a healthy dinner. From a coaching point of view he also discussed the importance of player welfare and how you have to look at players...

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Reach out to depression sufferers, urges rugby star Corkery

Feb 26, 14 Reach out to depression sufferers, urges rugby star Corkery

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Ex-Ireland and Munster rugby star David Corkery has urged the public to reach out to anyone suffering from depression — after revealing a “chance encounter” effectively saved his own life. By  Fiachra Ó Cionnaith Irish Examiner Reporter The 28-times capped Cork- born international made the call for greater mental health awareness...

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Alan Quinlan – How I Tackled My Depression

Oct 22, 13 Alan Quinlan – How I Tackled My Depression

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“Life was good for rugby star Alan Quinlan as he prepared to set out on a Lions tour, but then he was guilty of a headline-grabbing eye-gouging incident, after which he went into a downward spiral and his marriage ended. Here he tells Donal Lynch how he has been battling back” THE semi-final of the Heineken Cup in 2009...

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