The former Munster player opened up about some of his more difficult moments in the game, and outside it.
Alan Quinlan’s interview on The Late Late Show on Friday night, during which he spoke candidly about his problems with his mental health, has been widely praised for its honesty about life as a top level sportsperson.
Quinlan spoke a lot about worrying about how other people judge him, particularly after his suspension during the Lions tour in 2009 when he was suspended for an alleged eye gouge.
“It was tough, one I regret, but you’ve got to live and keep going.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JorEfEZpL9Y&feature=youtu.be
He was universally praised after the interview.
#AlanQuinlan was fantastic on the pitch and is inspiring off it. An absolute legend
— @Aoifs123 (@Aoifs123) May 20, 2016
ANY chance #alanquinlan Can take over the #raydarcyshow #LateLateShow #latelate
— Urlofcork (@urlofcork) May 20, 2016
#alanquinlan is as wise off the pitch as he was Crafty on it #latelate #LateLateShow
— Urlofcork (@urlofcork) May 20, 2016
Very important to speak out. Well done to Alan Quinlan. https://t.co/Pg5DFaPs0R
— Sporting LK (@SportingLK) May 21, 2016
