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Player interviews
- Interview with Alfie Hale, September 27, 2013.
- Interview with Barry Prenderville, July 12, 2013.
- Interview with Brian Mooney, September 30, 2013.
- Interview with Damien Richardson, August 13, 2013.
- Interview with Dean Kelly, January 13, 2014.
- Interview with Denis Behan, December 6, 2013.
- Interview with Martin Russell, July 11, 2013.
- Interview with Michael McHugh, October 29, 2013.
- Interview with Mick Meagan, November 11, 2013.
- Interview with Paddy Mulligan, November 13, 2013.
- Interview with Richard Sadlier, July 23, 2013.
- Interview with Seamus Kelly, August 22, 2013.
- Interview with Shane Supple, July 8, 2013.