Barden, Paul
May 31, 2000
Taken from Hogan Stand magazine May 2000
Longford's Paul Barden
Name: Paul Barden
Date of Birth: 1-7-80
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 13st
Boot Size: 9
Club: Clonguish
County: Longford
GAA Honours: O'Byrne Cup, U16 Fr. Manning Cup, minor championship
Other sporting achievements: U14, U16 and minor hurling championship in Longford
Toughest Opponent: Peadar Andrews
Favourite Food: Mammy's cooking
Hobbies: Cycling, basketball
Nominate world's laziest person: Martin Shiel
Most embarrassing moment: Having to go back to college in Athlone after being beaten by Westmeath
Favourite Players: Ciaran Whelan, Trevor Giles
Sports legend you most admire: Dessie Barry
Influences on your career: Brother Enda
Chosen specialist subject on 'Mastermind': Sport
Biggest Disappointment: Being hammered by Westmeath in the championship of '99
Favourite Olympic Sport: 100m sprint
Favourite Cartoon Character: Bart Simpson
Ideal Drinking Company: Longford team mates
GAA Gripes: Inconsistent refereeing
Relatives involved in gaelic games: Brothers Enda and David
Favourite Actor: Liam Neeson
What film would you most like to star in: Braveheart
Favourite Book: The Van
Favourite Music: U2
What would you do if you won the lotto: Take a permanent holiday
If you happened to chance upon a time machine, where would you travel and when: To the future and get next weeks lotto numbers
Dream bath-tub companion: Jennifer Lopez
How would you like to be remembered: As a member of the Longford panel that won All-Irelands back to back
How do you think you'll be remembered: As one of the lads, hardworking, friendly and who enjoyed the craic
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