John O'Brien from Nobber, County Meath recently caught up with former Louth football star and current AFL Footballer with Carlton Ciaran Byrne.

Name: Ciaran Byrne

Date of birth: 06/12/94

Appearances for County: four championship appearances

Position: Half/full forward

County debut: Against Galway in the Division 2 league in Drogheda

Sporting hero: Ronaldo

Favourite musician: Ed Sheeran

Favourite food: Poached eggs

Proudest moment: AFL debut

Biggest achievement: Representing Ireland in the International Rules Series

Toughest opponent/opponents: Jack McCaffrey

Favourite song: Fast car

Pre-match ritual: Don't have one just stay relaxed

Best player played with: Paddy Keenan

Favourite movie: Prisoners

Favourite actor: Matt Damon

Favourite actress: Jennifer Lawrence

If you were stranded on a desert island and were only allowed bring three things with you. What three things would you bring?: Water, football and eggs

Favourite TV programme: Breaking Bad

Biggest influence on your career: My Dad

Ambition for 2016: Play 10 plus AFL games with Carlton, make it my breakthrough year.

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