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EPISODE · Jul 26, 2025 · 15 MIN

KEITH HIGGINS | Former Mayo star on his late brother Pierce's battle with Motor Neurone Disease

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Former Mayo star Keith Higgins spoke to John Duggan about his late brother Pierce, who passed away from MND in 2023On Sunday July 27th, there is a 'Shoulder to Shoulder' walk in aid of those suffering from ALS, the most common form of Motor Neurone Disease.  The walk is taking place at 9am at St Brigid's GAA Club, Croghan, County Offaly.  Former All Ireland winners with Galway, Joe Bergin and Michael Meehan are part of the organising team and it's being supported by the likes of Galway GAA, Leinster Rugby and Connacht Rugby.If you can't make the walk, you can support via iDonate, with all funds going to Research Motor Neurone.

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