Five minutes with: Tyrone’s Richie Donnelly

Name: | Richard Donnelly |
Age: | 23
Occupation: | Part time Business Development Manager and Student

Teams played for:

Tri Leac, Tyrone, UUJ and St Michaels Enniskillen

If you were throwing a party and you could invite anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would you ask around?

Daire “The Guvna”” Gallagher aka Berrrrrno…need someone to laugh at (dancing, attempts to chat up women and his state after four drinks).
Johnny “The Wrecker” Smith…although I’d usually be thrown out of my own party along with the Wrecker so I’d immediately regret that decision.
And lastly I’d have to bring Jessica Lowndes to comfort me when I get threw out.

Where do you like to go out to celebrate after a big victory?

The Spirit Store in Tri Leac then usually on to Sally’s, although feel bad leaving Fergy Donnelly in Trillick as he’s barred for life.

If you weren’t playing GAA what would you be at?

In California or LA looking for Jessica Lowndes.

What’s the worst pitch you’ve ever played on?

The Derg Sir, had to run round cow shite and nettles.

Which character in any film are you most like?

Stiffler in American Pie

Any odd items in your kit bag?

Gum shield, we’re not allowed to fight in football anymore

What’s your preferred brand of gear?

Boots, left Adidas for Nike and have never forgiven myself (Petey Harte and Conor Meyler’s fault)

Who’s the biggest joker in the teams you play for?

Joe and Justy Mac, whenever they speak it’s funny, also when Joe plays Derek Ryan it’s also funny. Tri Leac would have to be Niall “Jib” Donnelly, he needs watched 24/7

Which team mate has the best looking other half?

Conor Meyler….oh wait, he can’t find a woman

Who is the worst trainer?

Paddy “Slack Horse” Quinn… anymore laid back he’d be horizontal

Who spends most time in front of the mirror in the dressing room?

Sparky Bradley…are there mirrors in sun beds?

Who’s the best/worst person to share a room with on away trips?

Dazzler “Motor mouth” McCurry. He’s the only one I’ve stayed with. He requested to stay with me so I could tell him how lethal his woman is. Although I wouldn’t fancy staying with Petey Harte, need a gas mask after the bed time feed.

Who’s the best/worst person to sit beside on the team bus?

Sit beside one of my own, Razza B (Rory Brennan). No chat, just singing with Leeroy (Lee) chipping in from the seat behind.
Worst: Although I don’t sit beside Skeet (Connor McAliskey), I hear every word he says…motor mouth!

Who has the best and who has the worst diet on the team, and what does it include?

Best diet would be Jim Curran, exemplary! Worst would be Conor Clarke, carbs in the head.

Toughest opponent you have faced?

The bro Matty when I was younger. Used to grill me if I looked the wrong way on a pitch, before I even made a mistake.

Best or worst quote you’ve heard, either from a manager, player, opponent?

Nigel Seaney: “The proof is in the pudding bruthas”

Best manager you’ve ever played under?

One area where I have been blessed..where do I start! The Oul Fella Liam and Uncle Shep from the early days, Mark Henry, Brendan Rasdale, Dom Corrigan, Raymond Monroe, Nigel Seaney and of course Mickey.
They’ve all had a huge bearing on my development.

Best ever performance?

Given the circumstances, Minor All-Ireland semi 2010. We were gone and buried!

One to forget?

Carrickmore in Senior Champo 2012

When you were playing in the back garden, who did you pretend to be?

Eamon O’Hara and Dara O’Se

If there was a transfer market who’d be in and who’d be out of the team?

Wouldn’t trade anyone. Great men!