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Me and my car - Tony Buckley E-mail
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Thursday, 15 May 2008
Munster and Ireland Rugby Star, Tony Buckley was educated first in Boher Bui Comprehensive and then Newbridge College, where he played lock on the senior side for two cup campaigns reaching the Leinster Senior Cup semi final in 1999.

He represented Leinster Schools and has won AIB League medals with Shannon. Tony joined Munster in 2005, and made his international debut on Ireland’s summer 2007 tour to Argentina. He currently has 11 Munster Caps and 7 Ireland Caps.


How long have you been driving?
I’ve been driving since I was 20, so seven years now.

What was your first car?
I started off in a 92 Opel Astra. I’ve gone up in the world since!

What do you drive today?
I’m currently driving a Volkswagen Tiguan from Newmarket Motors, who are my local Volkswagen dealers.

How often do you change your car?
I’m lucky enough to be able to change it every 12 months these days.

Your favourite place to drive?
I love driving around Connemara and West Galway for the scenery… obviously not for the roads!

The best car you ever drove?
I’m very happy with my current Tiguan.

What’s your dream car?
I’d love an Audi Q7.

What’s on your CD player?
Arcade Fire and The Pogues… I have a wide variety of tastes as you can see.

Worst thing about driving in Cork?
People who can’t figure out which lane to be in on the South Link drive me mad.

Best thing about driving in Cork?
It’s so easy to get around it now, especially with the Jack Lynch Tunnel.


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