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"I did a gig there recently and it brought all the memories back to me. The whole backdrop is beautiful. It’s only less than 30 minutes away from where I live in Cork. It’s a real hidden gem." "We only came back for our breakfast, lunch and dinner. Out of nostalgia, I’m always drawn back to Redbarn because of the memories of simpler times I made there."I used to go there before competitions for a walk, just to escape and disconnect from the world."He said: "I missed having a really good steak. No other country has food like we have at home.
"I love bumping into fellas by the Atlantic Pond while out walking in Cork. Old lads in their 70s and 80s have the best stories. They always put me in good form."