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Vincent Hogan in studio | 43 years in sports journalism - the good, the bad and the access

Joe is joined by former Irish Independent chief sports writer Vincent Hogan to reflect on his 43 years in sports journalism.Vincent's new book, The Lost Sportswriter, charts the amazing access given to sports journalists in Ireland for the first 25 years of his career and laments the anti-septic nature of interactions

Vincent Hogan in studio | 43 years in sports journalism - the good, the bad and the access

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Joe is joined by former Irish Independent chief sports writer Vincent Hogan to reflect on his 43 years in sports journalism.Vincent's new book, The Lost Sportswriter, charts the amazing access given to sports journalists in Ireland for the first 25 years of his career and laments the anti-septic nature of interactions

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