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3 unusual facts about Johnny Giles


Bill O'Herlihy

He hosted RTE highlights of the Ryder Cup in 2006 when it was at the K Club in Ireland and He continues to present coverage of Ireland's soccer internationals for RTÉ, along with regular panellists Eamon Dunphy, Johnny Giles and Liam Brady.

Cranford, Donegal

Cranford United play their home games in Cranford park which was originally opened by the famous Irish and Leeds united player Johnny Giles.

John Giles

Johnny Giles (born 1940), Irish footballer, manager and television pundit


Frank Stapleton

Stapleton made his international debut under then player-manager Johnny Giles in a friendly against Turkey in Ankara in 1976 at 20 years of age.

The Right Hook

As well as featuring news and current affairs interviews and analysis, a number of regular segments feature including technology with Jessica Kelly and Jonathan McCrae, travel with Fionn Davenport, movies with Philip Molloy and sport, which features regular contributions from well-known Irish sport pundits such as Johnny Giles, Liam Griffin and Jim Glennon.


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