# Episode 42: Packie Bonner RE-RELEASE

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Podcast: [It's There! An Irish Sports Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/it-s-there-an-irish-sports-podcast-7705730)
Published: 2026-07-16T11:39:00+00:00
Episode link: https://pscrb.fm/rss/p/traffic.megaphone.fm/COMG5584416713.mp3
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## Resource

As we approach the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to hear our conversation with the man who brough Ireland iys greatest World Cup moment. The big man from Donegal - Packie Bonner: The maker of Irish history - Packie Bonner joins George and Connor for an amazing look back at the biggest moments in Irish sport. How did it come to be that 'A Nation holds its breath'? Packie Bonner talks George and Connor through every step and make sure you still until the end where George does it all over again. From starting in Donegal where a handshake agreement to tear up his amateur contract if one of the big boys came calling to togging out for Celtic and he couldn't even tell his mummy he was playing! We find out how Packie made his way into Jack Charlton's plans having played very little under Eoin Hand and how Ireland won its ONLY international tournament in Iceland of all places. Keep an ear out for a Jack Charlton impression that you won't forget! Sponsorship enquiries: itsthere@fiocar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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