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Jul 2021
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The Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.9 | Ann Dow...

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Kilkenny camogie legend Ann Downey joins Mike for episode nine. She talks through her journey from player to coach and manager, how her philosophies like complete honesty and 'happy person, happy player' guided her coaching journey and her desire to see more former female players taking up management roles. Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE! 
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