The GAA Social - Surviving cancer, back at football & captaining your county to an All-Ireland. The remarkable story of Mags McAlinden
The world of Mags McAlinden was rocked when she was diagnosed with breast cancer. An All-Ireland winning captain in 2012, it was the darkest time of her life. With the help of her family, Clann Eireann & Armagh teammates Mags recalls in detail her remarkable fightback against the disease. Mags is now back playing football for one final year & is hopes to collect an incredible 11th county championship title. This is her story
Mags and Oisin McConville also discuss how ladies football has changed, where it's come from and Mag's father Brian, who was Armagh senior mens manager when Oisin McConville broke through in the 90's. From losing her hair to catching Armagh senior players sneaking out of a Monastery to the pub- this is an episode not be be missed. This is Mags first time talking about her story.
Published on Tuesday, 1st March 2022.
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