Hanging out in Miami’s South Beach didn’t look all that tough for Jackie Tyrrell, mind.
The worlds of GAA and professional sport combined last night in ‘The Toughest Trade’, a fascinating documentary made to coincide with AIB’s #TheToughest campaign which sought to find out how those used to life in professional sport would cope in the GAA and vice versa.
Aaron Kernan headed off to Sunderland while former England international David Bentley took his place at Crossmaglen Rangers.
Kilkenny hurler Jackie Tyrrell, meanwhile, got to sample the world of professional baseball at the Miami Marlins, while All-Star baseball player Brian Schneider changed his bat for a hurley with some help from Tipperary legend Brendan Cummins.
It really was a riveting, entertaining and amusing watch and if you haven’t seen it yet, we suggest you have a look on the TV3 player here.
Those who did watch it, including a large number of current high-profile GAA players, certainly seemed to enjoy it.
Being part of the @AIB_GAA #TheToughestTrade was a once in a lifetime opportunity. Thanks to all who helped put it together. Quality outcome
— Aaron Kernan (@AaronKernan) March 12, 2015
Thanks to Motive TV, @WilsonHartnell @Rothco & @AIB_GAA for been involved in a great documentary & a brilliant experience #TheToughestTrade
— Jackie Tyrrell (@MrJackieTee) March 13, 2015
By the looks of this you had the handy gig!!! @MrJackieTee Poor @AaronKernan flat out doing fitness test! Fair play lads!
— Paul Flynn (@Flinto23) March 12, 2015
Bentley getting ousted from his seat on the first session! Some welcome that is😆
— James O'Donoghue (@Jamesod7) March 12, 2015
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Makes you wonder how many of our GAA stars could actually make it as superstars in other sports a high % I'd say #TheToughestTrade
— Kevin Cassidy (@KCASS7) March 12, 2015
I think @MrJackieTee got the best draw #TheToughestTrade ☀️☀️☀️☀️
— Colm O Neill (@crossbar13) March 12, 2015
@MrJackieTee is ready to go playing baseball, some animal! What are they feeding him in Kilkenny? #machine #gaa pic.twitter.com/rhiAVlBUkw
— Pundit Arena (@PunditArena) March 12, 2015
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