Pat Spillane

No, it was better.

I'll tell you better.

I did it years ago.

There was a Friday evening weekend sports programme, right?

And it was done by an independent TV company.

I can't remember what they even named it.

But the thing about independent TV programme, they're obviously trying to cut costs, you know.

So it was previewing the championship matches for the weekend.

I remember one particular day, per se, a Connacht final, Galway against the winners of Mayo and Roscommon.

But unfortunately, Mayo and Roscommon drew, but they hadn't time to do it.

So I had to do two previews, Galway playing Mayo.

Oh, Jesus.

It was a funny start to the game because

Mayo started off brilliantly and after a few minutes there were 4-0 open.

And dominating the game, you know, and really looking impressive.

And really, they dominated most of that first half.

They were the better team by a mile in the first half.

Yet, when you looked at the scoreline at half-time, it was 1-11 to 1-8.

There was only... Roscommon had only played in dribs and drabs and they were only three pints behind.

What was keeping Roscommon in the game in that first half was...