Legends abound about Mick Murphy - of his feats on the bike and of his eccentricities - and his amazing ride to win the grueling 1958 Ras Tailteann. One of the most charming figures you will ever meet. Weeshie is great friends with Mick and visits at his mountain stronghold outside Caherceiveen. His is the most compelling and amazing of al sports stories. In this exclusive interview conducted in the River Island Hotel Castleisland before the Ras came there in 2010 Mick opens up to Weeshie recounting his epic races, drinking hot cows blood, his attitudes to after life, his living conditions and his rigid training routine. One of the most unbelievable stories you will hear and remember it's all true.

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