Up Close and Personal with...Kieran O'Leary

Ever wondered what your favourite GAA star listens to on their iPod? Ever wondered what the country's top GAA players get up to in their spare time?

GAA.ie's latest weekly feature allows you to get 'Up Close and Personal' with the stars of Gaelic Games.

Each week, we'll talk to a top inter-county player and ask him the questions you've always wanted answered. And some you'd never have thought of asking!

This week www.gaa.ie gets 'Up Close and Personal' with Kerry footballer Kieran O'Leary.

FactfileName: Kieran O'LearyClub: Dr. CrokesAge: 23Height: 5' 9"Position: Corner forwardInter-county debut: Allianz League v Mayo (2006)Occupation: Sales Assistant, Moriarty's Photo Store

What's on your iPod?A bit of Coldplay and some Rn'B

What's your party piece?I'm a great singer.

If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?I'd like to be a bit faster. I'd love to have the speed that Darran O'Sullivan has.

What would you like to change about the game?I'd give the forwards a bit more space so it would be easier for us small fellas to get on the scoreboard.

What are your hobbies and interests outside the GAA?Golf and swimming.

What's your favourite TV programme?Two and a half men. I'm gutted it's over.

Who's your sporting idol?Roy Keane was, but in the last few years he has slipped down the rankings.

When I was younger I wanted to be...An astronaut.

Do you have any unusual pre-match routines or superstitions?I'm very superstitious. I'm mad touching wood and stuff.

What's your earliest GAA memory?Being a mascot at the 1994 County final between Dr. Crokes and Austin Stacks.

What's your favourite venue?Dr. Crokes' pitch at Lewis Road.

Who is the most difficult opponent you have ever encountered?Tom O'Sullivan in training. He's a tough guy to mark.

Who is your all-time favourite GAA player or childhood hero?Maurice Fitzgerald, and Seamus Moynihan for his leadership.

Who is the best player you have ever seen?Colm Cooper.

Who is the best player you have ever played with?Colm Cooper.

Who has been the biggest influence on your career?Parents, family and friends.

Who do you share with on away days?Kieran Donaghy. He listens to the worst music of all time - anything from Christy Moore to J. Lo. Brutal music.

Who is your most confident team-mate?Darran O'Sullivan.

Who has the worst haircut on the Kerry panel?Colm Cooper.

Who is the worst trainer on the Kerry panel?Alan O'Sullivan.

Who is the biggest joker?Marc Ó Sé.

Who fancies themselves as a ladies man in the squad?Tom O'Sullivan.

Name one Kerry player to watch out for the season?Daithí Casey.

Kieran O'Leary was speaking in an exclusive interview with www.gaa.ie. Kieran will be in Allianz Football League action for Kerry against Down on Sunday afternoon.