Here's 9 ways to live your life like Roscommon hero Shane Curran

The St Brigid’s goalkeeper announced his retirement yesterday.

By Fintan O'Toole Sunday 16 Nov 2014, 12:18 PM

Nov 16th 2014, 12:18 PM 13,093 Views 2 Comments

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SHANE CURRAN ANNOUNCED his retirement from Gaelic football yesterday after a colourful career that saw him command the stage at club and county level.

Tip of the hat to Cake’s career here with nine ways to live your life like the Roscommon netminder.

9. Celebrate passionately after winning a match.

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8. Be sporting towards opponents when you lose

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7. Shoot the breeze with Marty

6. Star in goal for Athlone Town on the last day of the League of Ireland season

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5. Take on the Gooch in a dash outfield

4. Have banter with match officials

3. Be an idol of Hollywood actor Chris O’Dowd

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2. Win an All-Ireland medal at the age of 41

1. And show the emotion after you’ve played your last game

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* This article was first published on April 4th, 2013

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Here's 9 ways to live your life like Roscommon hero Shane Curran

The St Brigid’s goalkeeper announced his retirement yesterday.

9. Celebrate passionately after winning a match.