Sign up to The Irish Times Archive (1859 - 2008)My Account »

Thu 05 May 2004Champion in Cavan's causeGavin Cummiskey finds dual star Paul Brady in serious football mode and in no hurry to resume his heroics on the US handball circuitDifferent types of pressures come with different sports. In individual sports, the competitor carries all the burden alone, while in team sports the load is shared. Only a minority of elite competitors will get the chance to experience both types of pressure but that is the destiny of Cavan footballer and handball world champion Paul Brady.