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John McGrath on battling leukemia

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Life has a habit of throwing arrows at us, but shot a cannonball at John McGrath.

In the third episode of the Real Talks Podcast, John's perspective, determination and borderline beligerence shine through as he talks about his battle with leukemia.

As John says, the word cancer itself isn't a nice one. It's one constantly associated with death and negative stories. Like all those who battle the disease, John's story is a personal one. This one, like so many others is an inspiration to anyone who has faced adversity.

John's story is one that offers hope to anyone who knows the struggles of battling any illness. His inspirational positivity and determination are evident throughout this revealing and intimate conversation.

Diagnosed in 2011, Wicklow's John McGrath is now playing his 11th season at inter-county level. Hear the story from the man himself. An incredibly inspiring character. Listen to the piece in full here: http://realtalks.ie/posts/episode-3-john-mcgrath/

RealTalks (Cavan) - Posts: 19 - 05/04/2017 19:41:49    1976145

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Replying To RealTalks:  "Life has a habit of throwing arrows at us, but shot a cannonball at John McGrath.

In the third episode of the Real Talks Podcast, John's perspective, determination and borderline beligerence shine through as he talks about his battle with leukemia.

As John says, the word cancer itself isn't a nice one. It's one constantly associated with death and negative stories. Like all those who battle the disease, John's story is a personal one. This one, like so many others is an inspiration to anyone who has faced adversity.

John's story is one that offers hope to anyone who knows the struggles of battling any illness. His inspirational positivity and determination are evident throughout this revealing and intimate conversation.

Diagnosed in 2011, Wicklow's John McGrath is now playing his 11th season at inter-county level. Hear the story from the man himself. An incredibly inspiring character. Listen to the piece in full here: top" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">http://realtalks.ie/posts/episode-3-john-mcgrath/"
top stuff again Alan.. love these podcasts. how many are you doing ?? are you doing them in series form or what's the craic ??

waynoI (Dublin) - Posts: 13650 - 06/04/2017 10:41:47    1976395

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Replying To waynoI:  "top stuff again Alan.. love these podcasts. how many are you doing ?? are you doing them in series form or what's the craic ??"
Glad you are enjoying them pal, just trying to do something different with GAA players and shine a different light on the people underneath the jerseys.

Will be doing this one in season form alright, and have 10 players lined up. Plans in place then to evolve it as we go, so will keep you posted as that happens.

RealTalks (Cavan) - Posts: 19 - 06/04/2017 16:25:51    1976576

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Great work Alan. Delighted for you and your success, the difference your'e making in some peoples lives can't be measured. best of luck , its a great concept and its proving to be very popular.

theweanling (Cavan) - Posts: 414 - 06/04/2017 17:25:24    1976596

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