Name:
CJ Fitzpatrick
Club:
Broadford HC
Occupation:
Farrier
Other sports played and to what level?
Used to play Hurling, Football and Soccer but gave them up to play Handball.
If you could attend any sporting event in the world what would it be?
A Rugby World Cup that would be held in Ireland. That would be some craic!
If you were throwing a party and could invite anyone in the world, dead or alive, who would you ask?
The Rock
Favourite song?
Ring of Fire
First concert you went to?
Pink
If you weren’t playing Handball, what would you be at?
Probably playing Rugby or Football.
If you could be any animal what would it be and why?
A gazelle. They are fast animals.
Name three things you would put on your “bucket” list?
Even though I hate heights I’d probably do a bungee jump off the Grand Canyon, go on the biggest roller coaster in the world, and finally win the lotto!
Are you a morning or night person?
More of an afternoon kind of guy if the truth was known.
What annoys you most?
Laziness and bad attitude.
What is the strangest thing you have ever eaten?
The queen cake bun mixture before its put in the oven to cook.
What would be the first thing you would buy if you won the Euromillions, aside from the typical answers house/car/holiday etc?
I’d buy the Coca-Cola factory
One word to describe you?
Friendly
What’s the best court you ever played on?
Aside from my own training courts I love the new Moycullen 60x30
Any odd items in your kit bag?
A small lucky green charm from Lynda
Any pre-match superstitions?
Have to buy 2 packet of Red chewing gums and Jaffa Cakes
What’s your preferred footwear and gloves?
Mizuno and Owen
Who’s the biggest joker you've met in handball?
David Maloney
Of all the players you know, who spends the most time in front of the mirror?
Tadgh carroll
Who is the best dressed Handballer you know?
Caolan Daly
Best memory in the game?
Winning the Intermediate 60x30 Singles
What Handballers would you want (and not want) on your team in a table quiz?
Want- Buggy, McCann, Kennedy
Toughest opponent you’ve faced?
Tony Healy
Favourite shot?
Fly kill with the left
Best game you've ever seen?
Mulkerrins v Lenning in the 2016 Gaffney tournament. That ball must have been on fire by the end of that game.
Best ever performance?
Singles 60x30 intermediate final a few years ago
One to forget?
I’ve already let them go….don’t be reminding me
What is your immediate goal?
To win Hardball doubles and singles
How can Handball improve?
Like all sports, start kids off young and in groups. It will keep them interested and also build the competitive edge between each other. Get them used to the techniques. Get them entering tournaments. Keep promoting it but try to do it through the television. Also courts and clubs need to be developed around the country. A lot of people around the country still don’t know what handball is.