Abood Al Jumaili : Baghdad to Balinteer

<p>Topics covered : Hurling, diversity, inclusion, religion.</p><br><p>In this episode I speak to Abood Al Jumaili who also goes by the name Bonnar O’Loinsigh.</p><p>He lives in Dublin and his nickname is based on two hurling greats, the Bonnar Maher from Tipperary and former player Colin Lynch from Clare.</p><p>He left his home in Baghdad when he was only 9 years old and came to Ireland with his family,&nbsp;five years after the American invasion of Iraq in 2003.</p><p>When he arrived here, he had no English but soon developed the distinctive accent he has today.</p><p>And in this conversation we talk about his passion for hurling, his deep faith, his role as a GAA ambassador promoting diversity and inclusion, the culture clashes he’s encountered over the years and his dream of becoming an Irish diplomat someday.</p><br><p>If you’re a fan of my pod, please follow, rate and review in all the usual places. And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for privacy and opt-out information.</p>