The GAA star is a father to three kids as he balances home life, training, matches and his day job: 'We love it and we are blessed to play, but family life can be challenging'
Mayo footballer Padraig O'Hora has said if you want to be an intercounty player having a family life is really difficult.Being part of the community is very important for the Ballina man.
"There is such a requirement for time, attention and focus, it is like another full time job. We love it and we are blessed to play, but family life can be challenging. The Mayo man explained: "You can make an argument for both sides, depending on what way you want to look at it. "I support young people who are on slippy path and I help them navigate through it. I was there myself and it was tough.Padraig doesn't see his role with Mayo and his day job as "giving back".
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