All-Ireland player focus 3: Peter O'Neill

Post date: Mar 30, 2012 9:15:7 AM

1. What did it mean to win St Mary's 2nd only Leinster 'A' colleges title?

I was lucky enough to be part of the first one, but the second one meant an awful lot more. To win it with your best friends and lads ive been training with since first year is unreal.

2. At the start of the year, did you honestly feel that the team could go this far?

At the start of the year we always had the belief we would win the Leinster, and anything after that would be a bonus, but to get to an All Ireland final was something we never thought about.

3. In your opinion, who has been your star performing this year?

The whole team 1-30 have been unbelievable all year but the two boys I would pick out would be Daniel Grehan and Sean Mor. The two boys have been class all year.

4. Who was your toughest opponent so far in your career?

The toughest player Ive played against i'd say would be Darragh Corbett from Ferbane... He's a tough man to mark!!

5. Who is the best player you have played with?

The best player I have played with would be Peter Cunningham from Bracknagh. I have played for Offaly with him since under 14's and he's always been top class.

6. Who is your laziest team-mate?

That's a tough one but I'd have to give it to Lyes Djennadi. If there was work in the bed he'd lie on the floor.

7. What position do you prefer to play?

I'd play wherever I'm put but if I had to choose I'd say midfield or wing forward.

8. What has been the highlight of your career so far?

There has been so many highlight's and it's hard to choose but the day we bet St.Vincents in O connor park last year when nobody gave us a chance was some day!!

9. What does it mean to you to play in Croke Park?

It means an awful lot and especially with so many of the lads I've grown up with. It's a dream come true for us all to run out together.

10. What would you like to achieve at club level in your career?

I'd love to win another few county medals. The feeling after the whistle blew against Clara would make ya want to play forever.