Interview
# interview - Tuesday 21 May, 2013
6 pre-championship views of Laois manager Justin McNulty
We talked to the former Armagh player about his progress as a manager, last year’s loss to Longford and putting sport into perspective.
# interview - Tuesday 14 May, 2013
# interview - Saturday 11 May, 2013
Georgie Thompson talks A League of Their Own, BOD and returning to the telly
One of our favourite sports presenters took time out for a chat during her visit to Dublin this week.
# interview - Tuesday 7 May, 2013
Children’s Minister ‘constantly amazed’ at lack of basic services
In a recent broad-ranging interview, Frances Fitzgerald talks about schools being ‘too ashamed’ to stand up to bullying, ‘unacceptable’ waiting lists and ‘bad news’ in service inspections.
# interview - Monday 6 May, 2013
Column: It’s challenging to get Irish people to go and see Irish movies
Director Kieron J Walsh says it can be difficult to get Irish people to watch Irish movies, but this is changing. Here, he discusses shining a light on suicide, how Northern Ireland is not all about the the Troubles, and why Irish cinema is on the up.
Minister: ‘It is a disgrace there are so few women in politics’
Frances Fitzgerald told TheJournal.ie that we live in an “unfinished democracy”. She also has concerns about the Dáil’s reform agenda if the Seanad is abolished.
# interview - Saturday 4 May, 2013
Tipp captain Shane McGrath draws inspiration from Martin Johnson
The player spoke to us about his admiration for the former England rugby international.
# interview - Thursday 2 May, 2013
Medical Terminations: ‘Ours is a very specific, heartbreaking and clear-cut case’
Sarah Moylan shares her story of the devastating loss of a much-wanted baby girl.
Gardaà seize tape of RTÉ interview with Waterford sexual abuse suspect
The tape was handed over by the State broadcaster following a court order.
# interview - Wednesday 1 May, 2013
Jamie Heaslip: ‘I wasn’t even watching the Lions announcement’
The player also revealed the words of wisdom that Shane Horgan imparted to him on the last Lions Tour.
# interview - Sunday 28 April, 2013
Interview: ‘I just want to be seen as an actor, not a Traveller actor’
Starring in the new movie, King of the Travellers, Michael Collins says he wanted the film to be realistic of the Travelling community. Here he tells us about being refused from Dublin pubs, not getting roles in movies, and coming up against everyday prejudices.
# interview - Saturday 27 April, 2013
10 things we learned from Paul Kimmage’s interview on Marian
The former cyclist and acclaimed journalist was on the RTE Radio 1 show earlier today.
# interview - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
Keith Wood ‘impressed’ with interviewees for Ireland job
The former Ireland star described how he was called by the IRFU “out of the blue”.
# interview - Monday 22 April, 2013
Ferguson not seeking to rebuild Manchester United
The veteran boss questioned where any potential signings would figure within his squad.
# interview - Sunday 21 April, 2013
Getting paid to daydream and doodle
What’s it like being paid to doodle every day? TheJournal.ie finds out…
# interview - Saturday 20 April, 2013
Interview: Galway native on top of the world after North Pole victory
Gary Thornton was more relieved than anything else to finish the icy course last week.
Meet the Texan marathon runner who had two near misses this week
Joe Berti, who completed Monday’s Boston Marathon before witnessing the massive explosion at a fertiliser plant in Texas two days later, has said that he feels blessed that both he and his family are sill alive.
# interview - Tuesday 16 April, 2013
‘This happens, we go to work’ – trauma surgeon at Boston hospital
Eight patients are currently in a critical condition at Massachusetts General Hospital.
# interview - Sunday 14 April, 2013
How community living is bringing the homeless in from the cold
A former homeless addict explains how his experience with the charity Stepping Stone worked for him.
# interview - Saturday 13 April, 2013
WATCH: 14-year-old Guan gives classy interview after controversial one-stroke penalty
The golfing prodigy said he respected the decision.
# interview - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
STOP THE PRESSES! Lindsay Lohan in charming and coherent interview shocker!
Watch the video here.
# interview - Tuesday 9 April, 2013
‘I felt like I was playing a video game’ – Conor McGregor recalls ‘surreal’ UFC debut
The mixed martial artist also claimed he was “bringing in a new era of Irish sport”.
# interview - Friday 5 April, 2013
Interview: For children to eat healthily we must teach them about food
From an early age it’s important for children to learn the basics about the food they eat; helping them to ‘grow their own’ can do this, says chef Donal Skehan.
Tom Cruise: From action hero to… famine hero
Plus: Could Tom Cruise be having Christmas dinner at Ryan Tubridy’s next year?
# interview - Monday 1 April, 2013
1972, the year ‘The Troubles’ wrecked Ireland’s Grand Slam hopes
Ireland and Lions flanker Fergus Slattery reflects on politics and sports mixing to ill-effect.
# interview - Tuesday 26 March, 2013
Trapattoni vows to fight on as Ireland boss, despite Austria setback
The Italian dismissed suggestions he should consider his future in the wake of tonight’s disappointing result.
Meet the couple ‘riding a marriage rollercoaster’ for the past 10 years
The Supreme Court will today begin hearing Kris Perry and Sandy Stier’s fight to have California’s ban on same-sex marriage struck down.
# interview - Sunday 24 March, 2013
Ian Madigan growing as a player all the time – Schmidt
The Leinster coach also stressed that the star is not under any pressure to emulate the achievements of Jonny Sexton.
# interview - Saturday 23 March, 2013
‘Michael Neary told me he saved my life. I was forever grateful’
One woman tells her story about the struggle for recognition and compensation after the disgraced surgeon performed an unnecessary and negligent surgery.
# interview - Friday 22 March, 2013
Here’s what we learned from Chris O’Dowd’s Jay Leno interview
Jay has a Limerick connection!
Balancing act: Anscombe happy to win ugly as season reaches tipping point
The Ulster coach admits the fortnight off from Pro12 action came at the perfect time. Now he’s targeting a win in Edinburgh to push his team back to their limit.
# interview - Wednesday 20 March, 2013
‘I just want to be a better player’ – Trimble honing in on pivotal 3-week period
A talismanic figure for his province, but the winger continues to search for ways to improve his game.
# interview - Monday 18 March, 2013
Autism Act will ‘take away the stress and worry’
TheJournal.ie talks to the mother of a young man living with autism.
# interview - Thursday 14 March, 2013
The 9 at 9: Thursday
Good morning. Here are the nine stories you need to know as you start your day.
I don’t feel under pressure to make retirement decision – O’Driscoll
The Ireland centre also spoke about the impact of his new role as a father.
# interview - Wednesday 13 March, 2013
Sean O’Brien on wooden spoons, concussions and short man syndrome
“Obviously, with our genetics, we’re not a big race.” Has O’Brien looked in a mirror lately?
# interview - Tuesday 12 March, 2013
WATCH: Cathal Pendred discusses his welterweight title fight win
The Irish MMA fighter defeated Frenchman Gael Grimaud over the weekend.
# interview - Thursday 7 March, 2013
Ireland’s Lowry ready to make his mark on USPGA Tour
The Irishman is among the top-rated players competing for a $630,000 top prize.
VIDEO: John Terry is a fan of ‘Soccernomics’
Is the Chelsea player planning for a future in management?






















































