This was a real compliment to me because I am a great admirer of Christy's. I know what he's done for Gaelic Football in Edmonton and the pride and passion that he brings to the game, because I also share that same fire and passion for Gaelic Football. The game appeals to people who are into the physical side of sport and also the fitness side, because Gaelic combines both. I don't think this is a far-fetched idea because I've talked to some of the Irish guys who started the Rugby Association here in Alberta. When they immigrated here there was no Gaelic and very few Irish, so they went into rugby to keep in shape.
Every school has a rugby team now, there's a massive league in Alberta.
It took 20 years for rugby to catch on and Gaelic is a much more sensible game than rugby will ever be. This is also a great way to preserve the game because, although we don't need players now, this will ensure that in 20 years the game will be going strong. In Toronto, I was with a band called Mad Paddy, who are still playing around the Toronto area. I also did an album called Freedom's Walk, which was a lot of traditional music. At the present time, I'm with a band called Fairhaven.