Today I battled traffic jams of eager value seekers on the M1 and headed North to Warrenpoint in County Down to the home of Down footballing legend Liam Austin. Liam was off playing in the USA but it was his wife Briege I was there to see.
On one of her first dates with Liam, the couple were told to go home while out for dinner. Loyal fans were concerned that late nights out would hamper Liam's performance on the field. Briege has certainly experienced the highs and lows of being a footballer's wife! From near starvation while on the charity functions circuit to arguing her way onto the team coach when Down won the All- Ireland.
She loved every moment of Liam's involvement in the GAA though and the couple have made friends for life out of fellow players and their partners. Now that Liam's retired from play, (he still trains nonetheless) Briege really enjoys her summer holidays - definitely a luxury after years of holidaying in November!
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