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Thu 11 Nov 2002Dempsey the model professionalJohn O'Sullivan talks to full back Girvan Dempsey on how he avoids going stir crazy in Ireland's team hotel and what he's cooking up for Argentina on SaturdayEnsconced in a hotel surrounded by the same old faces, the regimen of training and team meetings is all that alleviates the boredom for Ireland full back Girvan Dempsey for a few hours every day.