We Become Heroes

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We Become Heroes episodes

April 26, 2022 We Become Heroes - Charlie Swan's life in the saddle
Legendary jockey Charlie Swan discusses the highs and lows of his career, his relationship with Istabraq and life after racing.
35 min
April 20, 2022 We Become Heroes - Paul Flynn
Waterford hurling legend Paul Flynn discusses how he would fit into the modern game, his toughest opponents and Waterford’s quest for an All-Ireland title.
39 min
April 12, 2022 Cora Staunton on Mayo, Greater Western Sydney Giants and coping with expectations | We Become Heroes
In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Mayo legend and Greater Western Sydney Giants AFLW player Cora Staunton discusses playing senior inter-county football at 13, dealing with pressure and expectation and how she developed the best skills in the game.
52 min
April 05, 2022 We Become Heroes - Wexford camogie legend Ursula Jacob
In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Wexford's four-time All-Ireland winner Ursula Jacob details how she dedicated over two decades of her life to camogie, after making her senior inter-county debut in goal at 14, and her plans for life after sport.
52 min
March 29, 2022 We Become Heroes: Brian Mullins on making it to the top
In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Dublin legend Brian Mullins gives his verdict on the Dubs, discusses resilience and shares what made him the player he was.
48 min
March 22, 2022 We Become Heroes | Kevin O'Brien vows to regain Ireland place
In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Ireland cricketer Kevin O'Brien discusses his desire to continue his career with Ireland, the expectation that comes with holding records and how the cricket landscape has changed.
38 min
March 15, 2022 Rory Best on career turning points | We Become Heroes
In the latest episode of We Become Heroes former Ireland rugby captain Rory Best talks to Marie Crowe about career turning points, his greatest honour and life after rugby.
47 min
March 08, 2022 We Become Heroes: Annalise Murphy on overcoming biggest setack and life after sailing
In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Olympic silver medalist Annalise Murphy shares her journey through sailing, she details the challenges of dealing with the highs and lows of an Olympic Games and the reality of life after sport.
1 hr 5 min
November 30, 2021 We Become Heroes: How Olivia O'Toole inspired a generation
In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, former Republic of Ireland international Olivia O'Toole details how football put her on the right path in life, what it feels like to inspire a generation and how she loves playing for her country above all else.
35 min
November 23, 2021 We Become Heroes: Davy Russell on his drive to succeed and weighing room culture
In the latest episode of We Become Heroes, Davy Russell discusses the pressure he put on himself and how he has changed as a person over the years. He also delves into the weighing room culture in Ireland and racing's recent controversies.
38 min

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How do sportspeople develop into elite athletes? Each week RTÉ Sport’s Marie Crowe speaks to a sporting icon, tracing their journey from childhood in the hope of finding out how they became heroes.