Philly McMahon won eight All-Irelands with the Dublin football team before retiring at the end of 2021. Philly is also a performance coach with Bohemians, an entrepreneur and a social activist. Since losing his brother, John, in 2012, Philly has become an outspoken advocate for addiction and mental health initiatives and is passionate about intervention for young people.
Niall Kelly is a journalist and deputy editor of The42.ie. He previously worked with Philly on his award-winning and bestselling memoir for adults, The Choice.