4 episodes
Untouchable: How Katie Taylor Changed The World Kieran Cunningham & Ciaran Bradley
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Katie Taylor is coming home.
On May 20th, Taylor fights Chantelle Cameron in a bout that will make, and echo, history.
Chief sports writer of the Irish Daily Star Kieran Cunningham looks at Katie Taylor's stellar career and where she fits in the pantheon of great Irish women.
Andy Lee and Eric Donovan tell us about working with her and seeing her development, as a friend and a fighter.
Former fighters Barry McGuigan, Deirdre Nelson and Deirdre Gogarty give us their insights, while boxing writers Donald McRae and Thomas Hauser tell of reporting on one of the most remarkable fighters boxing has ever seen.
Launching on May 16th, this is Untouchable - a four-part series on how Katie Taylor changed the world.
Untouchable is presented by Kieran Cunningham, and produced by Ciaran Bradley for Reach Ireland.
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Episode 1: A cold house
In the first episode of Untouchable, Kieran Cunningham speaks to those women who helped to lay the groundwork for Katie Taylor's meteoric rise to stardom.
Rosita Sweetman speaks about the challenges faced by women in Ireland, Deirdre Gogarty and Deirdre Nelson about their own battles to be recognised as legitimate fighters.
Andy Lee and Donald McRae speak about Katie's ineffable greatness, her humility and how she got to where she is.
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Episode 2: The Universal Boxer
Katie Taylor fights Chantelle Cameron on Saturday 20th May, and is one of the most recognisable sportspeople on the planet.
Kieran Cunningham speaks to those in the sport - like Barry McGuigan, Andy Lee and Eric Donovan - about her appeal.
We speak to Deirdre Nelson and Eimear Ryan about the challenges faced by women, and where Katie stands in the pantheon of female sportspeople, and those of Ireland.
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Episode 3: True Faith
Katie Taylor is likely the most high-profile sportsperson of faith in Ireland in 2023.
Kieran Cunningham speaks to those closest to her about what her faith means to her, how it inspires her performances - and whether it protects her.
We also look at the changing landscapes of Irish culture over the years, and what Katie's move to the USA has done for her personally and professionally.
We look at the two Petes in her life, her father and brother, and the importance of family.
Untouchable is produced by Ciaran Bradley.
Our thanks to Rosita Sweetman, Eimear Ryan, Don McRae, Andy Lee, Eric Donovan and Barry McGuigan for their time.
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Episode 4: The Long Shadow
In the final episode of Untouchable, Kieran Cunningham talks about the malignant legacy of Daniel Kinahan in boxing, and the challenges still facing the sport as Katie Taylor prepares for her homecoming fight against Chantelle Cameron.
Boxing writer Donald McRae talks about the light and shade of boxing as a sport, as we look at the challenges to a sport that has often turned a blind eye to criminal elements.
On an ultimate positive, we look at the great achievements of Katie Taylor in a boxing career where her legacy of greatness has been secured before she fights in the 3Arena.
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Untouchable was produced by Ciaran Bradley.