CATHAL MOORE REMEMBERS how his life flashed before his eyes as he waited for surgery on a life-threatening brain haemorrhage.
An All-Ireland finalist with Galway in 2001, Moore was rushed to hospital in June 2010 where doctors discovered that a severe headache was being caused by a bleed on his brain.
In an interview to be broadcast on TG4′s Ar Fud na Tíre tonight (7.30pm), Moore recalls the fear he felt as he waited for the craniotomy which saved his life.
That is when your life flashes before your eyes. You think about your life, your family and say a prayer or two.
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The operation was a success and Moore was given the all-clear by doctors. He went back to work as a teacher and as an analyst on TG4′s GAA Beo programme and was even strong enough to return to the game he loved, coming on for Turloughmore in the final minutes of the 2012 county semi-final where they were beaten by Loughrea.
“To be honest, I couldn’t walk,” Moore remembers of his months in rehab. “I had to start from the beginning again.
“I received physio and OT, all those types of therapy. I had to start from the beginning, how to read and write again. Everything was jumbled up in my head.
“I worked with the hospital’s physio therapists. My first practical task was to make a cup of tea in a kitchen. I failed that exam! I was furious with the OT — but I failed because I didn’t fill the kettle with water.”
Moore challenges John Carroll of Tipperary in the 2001 All-Ireland Hurling final (INPHO/Lorraine O’Sullivan)
The illness and his battle back to fitness has given Moore a new outlook on life.
“Sometimes at school when I’m worried or under stress I put my hand up to my head and feel my scar. I leave my hand there for a little while. I think about life and that it could be a lot worse. That is my outlook on life.
“You have to enjoy life. Nothing lasts forever. I didn’t understand what that saying meant until I became ill. But now I understand.”
For the good Suarez can be I think we will be remembering for his antics more than for his football achievements. I wouldn’t use him as positive I’d rather have ibrahimavic than him.
I’ll never forgive that sc*mbag for what he did to Ghana. One of the biggest injustices ever at the World Cup. He’s a fine player, but has the moral compass of a gouger.
If he had your attitude he would now be a postman. That game wasn’t a kick about in the park, Suarez was playing for his country and wanted to win at all costs, what he did was understandable.
He’s a brilliant player and I honestly think that he’s just taking the piss with the funny comments he comes out with. For example in one sentence he says the world cup won’t be good without him and then in another sentence he says the better team by far won the game. He’s just a very funny character I think and loves playing up to the camera!
Absolute hero…….we should all take a leaf out of his book.Speaks his mind and gives zero f**cks…..i will concede that earning the gazillions he does helps his devil may care attitude…..still a Legend
is he really an arrogant pr*ck or does the media just lead him into the kind of statements? if he is so great then why not play in one of the elite leagues in Europe?
His record in Spain and Italy, goals scored and trophies collected is phenomenal. Top player, be a shame not to see him in the World Cup but as the big man said himself, Sweden were beaten by the better team.
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A World Cup with Ronaldo, Messi, Suarez etc. is always worth watching.
For the good Suarez can be I think we will be remembering for his antics more than for his football achievements. I wouldn’t use him as positive I’d rather have ibrahimavic than him.
I’ll never forgive that sc*mbag for what he did to Ghana. One of the biggest injustices ever at the World Cup. He’s a fine player, but has the moral compass of a gouger.
What he did to Ghana? Lol
If he had your attitude he would now be a postman. That game wasn’t a kick about in the park, Suarez was playing for his country and wanted to win at all costs, what he did was understandable.
While Portugal are the better team, I will miss Zlat next year. He’s a phenomenal player and always entertaining to watch.
He’s a brilliant player and I honestly think that he’s just taking the piss with the funny comments he comes out with. For example in one sentence he says the world cup won’t be good without him and then in another sentence he says the better team by far won the game. He’s just a very funny character I think and loves playing up to the camera!
Absolute hero…….we should all take a leaf out of his book.Speaks his mind and gives zero f**cks…..i will concede that earning the gazillions he does helps his devil may care attitude…..still a Legend
One thing is for certain, the World Cup would have been a better place with Ibrahimovic in it.
The World Cup is not a place it’s a tournament.
A humble chap all the same!!
is he really an arrogant pr*ck or does the media just lead him into the kind of statements? if he is so great then why not play in one of the elite leagues in Europe?
His record in Spain and Italy, goals scored and trophies collected is phenomenal. Top player, be a shame not to see him in the World Cup but as the big man said himself, Sweden were beaten by the better team.
A World Cup without Ibra is not worth watching?? I remember watching the World Cup in 2010 and it was definitely worth watching!
He should have thought of that last Friday before kick off in Lisbon.
Wont be worth watching without Ireland in it you mean :) We would have took over brazil with our green colours.Time to support mexico now