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Fri 07 Jul 2007Lucey points to harmony in the campThere are thousands of GAA stories to tell. Stephen Lucey is one of the more interesting ones. Hurler, footballer and doctor.The difficulty of a top player balancing his profession with the increasing professional attitude adopted by intercounty panels has been well documented. Leinster outhalf Felipe Contepomi proved it is possible to be a medical student and international rugby star but Gaelic football, hurling and the arduous life of a doctor? Surely it can't be done.