IT is a truth universally acknowledged that no one puts in more graft behind the scenes for their son than an Irish mammy.
From washing dirty kits to driving the length and breadth of the country to support their children’s GAA dreams, mammies are vital to the community support system that keeps GAA at the heart of Irish life.
In tribute to the irreplaceable GAA mammies, Electric Ireland sat a few players down with their mothers to test just how much they know about each other.
The pairs were asked questions in the same format as the popular 'Mrs and Mrs' gameshow and some of the answers were truly golden.
From fake-tan mishaps to pitch-invading parents, it’s clear that while the mammies have embarrassed their boys at times (and during the Q&A), they were essential in helping them achieve everything they have in their careers so far.
Former Cork hurler Dónal Óg Cusack certainly enjoyed the experience. “It was great fun although I fully stand by all my fashion choices!” he said.
“It was nice to remind her how much I appreciate all she’s done. Look at the Minors for example, there are mammies all over the country driving these lads to training, doing their washing and generally encouraging them.”
Former Armagh footballer Oisín McConville said his mammy was the “16th player” in his teams growing up.
He added: “There could be 82 and a half thousand people in Croke Park and I’d still be able to pick out her voice!”
