Christy O'Brien

Christy O'Brien discusses his involvement with Borris-in-Ossory, Laois and Leinster over the years. He recalls the repeated amalgamations of Borris-in-Ossory and their neighbouring club Kilcotton and the ensuing splits. He describes the performances of both teams and his own contributions both to the Borris-in-Ossory and Leinster teams. He discusses the importance of former GAA president Bob O'Keefe to the development of local hurling. In addition, Christy talks about his brothers' involvement in hurling, how he managed both farm work and hurling, his participation in the Railway Cup, flying to America to take part in the Cardinal Cushing games, and the players he most admired.