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I'm sitting having a wonderful mid-afternoon coffee and cake in a beautifully restored hotel dining room. Overhead, the loudspeaker shares news of a storm in Ireland, power outages, and musical requests for Bridie in Bohola. Then, a blast of ads for shops and businesses in the commercial heartbeat of my native county. The familiar tones of MidWest Radio whisper out to me.

For most people, retirement brings thoughts of putting one’s feet up and forgetting the stresses and strains of work. Not so retired rugby player Damian Browne. Since hanging up his boots four years ago the Galwayman has taken on a series of extreme endurance challenges that make the bruising world of professional rugby seem like a walk in the park.