'I would have been dead long ago only for you': Gearóid Hegarty humbled by feedback from Limerick legend
Limerick GAA star Gearóid Hegarty reflects on the influence of his father, Ger Hegarty, on his sporting career and work ethic. He credits his father's dedication and support for his success in the sport.
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HALO EFFECT: Gearóid Hegarty at the Limerick press event. Pic: INPHO/James Crombie
It would be trite to say Ger Hegarty is living vicariously through his son Gearóid.
Ger lived, breathed, shed blood and broke bone for Limerick. He mightn’t have won an All-Ireland but in an era of knock-out he played in one final and was injured for another.
“He always told me that he'd train on New Year's Day every single year because in his eyes there was no All-Ireland champions on January 1 because it was the start of a new year,” says Gearóid.
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