Name: Dean O’Donnell
Age: 20
Occupation: Work in Dunnes Stores
Team: Cappry Rovers
If you were throwing a party and you could invite anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would you ask around? Kevin Hart – funniest man in the world.
Where do you like to go out to celebrate after a big victory? Roadhouse Bar or a bit of karaoke in McKelvey’s on a Sunday
What’s the worst pitch you’ve ever played on? Swilly Park is terrible on a bad day.
Which character in any film are you most like? Jonah Hill
Any odd items in your kit bag? Probably odd socks or something haha
Who’s the biggest joker in the team you play for? Darren McGowan or Ronan McNamee
Which team mate has the best looking other half? Have to say myself for this one
Who is the worst/best trainer? Best is probably ‘Wizzy’. Worst is Paddy McNulty
Who spends most time in front of the mirror in the dressing room? Jack Burke
Who’s the best/worst person to sit beside on the team bus? Best is probably David Carr – always good for a sing song. Worst probably is Petie Laverty because he just falls asleep
Who has the best and who has the worst diet on the team, and what does it include? Worst probably Benny McLaughlin always eating sweets and best Darren O’Leary – looks well fed.
Toughest opponent you have faced? Evergreen FC in the FAI Junior Cup
Best or worst quote you’ve heard, either from a manager, player, opponent? ‘Take it into the corner.’
Best manager you’ve ever played under? Probably Joe Boyle with Harps Under 19’s
Best ever performance? FAI Cup game against QPS.
One to forget? Had a shocker against Milford
Sporting ambition? Hopefully keep playing and move up in the ranks.
When you were playing in the back garden, who did you pretend to be? Definitely Cristiano Ronaldo
If you were in charge of transfers, who’d be in and who’d be out of the team? I’d bring Paddy Long in and give ‘Chucky’ the boot because he’s never there anyway.
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