The GAA Social

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The GAA Social brings to life stories from Gaelic Games. It features pundit discussions and wide-ranging interviews with the sport’s players, managers and officials.

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Noel McGinn. Playing for Tyrone. Regrets in life. Living with Parkinson's disease. Being happy

Three Ulster championships as a player for Tyrone and starring on the biggest day. The 1986 All-Ireland final in Croke Park, didn't work out after the break against Kerry, but Noel McGinn was pure authority in a defence filled with hard men. He was a successful player, school principal and someone respected in gaelic games and in life. He managed Dromore to their first ever county championship- but he refuses to say he "led them." An infamous incident against Clonoe almost cost Noel his job and it's his one big regret. But he's owned it, hasn't hidden and in this honest account of a life in football, Noel McGinn reveals so much about who he is as a person- and there's plenty to admire and love. He's now living with Parkinson's disease, but he looks upon himself as "lucky." This is the story of positivity, life and being a good man. A man interviewing the young and old in Tyrone for TeamTalk. What's that? The great Noel McGinn from Killyclogher

1h
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Down stun Donegal. Mayo are out after Roscommon win. Glorious football

It was earned and it was deserved- but it’s the shock of the championship season (outside the Down camp) and it was beautiful. 10 consecutive days in each other’s company and Down knock Donegal out of the Ulster championship. It’s only the second time Jim McGuinness has lost an Ulster championship match. Where do they go from here? Armagh v Down in Clones- could the Mournemen make an Ulster final? It was a day for those on the road as Roscommon knock Mayo out of Connacht and setup a Galway showpiece. Is it their year? Louth make the Leinster final- you kinda just expect it from Louth at this stage. Leitrim were super and it not OTT to suggest, they really could have beaten Galway- or is it? Meanwhile in Munster, Cork and Kerry make it through their semi-finals. Tyrone U20’s will take on Monaghan in the Ulster final. Tyrone managed by the brilliant Paul Devlin, who previously beat the head of Oisin (fair play to him) As for Armagh and Fermanagh- a game of two halves, and the brilliance of Darragh McGurn (previous guest on the GAA Social) The glory of Cork and Limerick in the small ball, perhaps matched by the men from Down. Lovely stuff

41 min
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Emma O'Byrne- Being a woman in Gaelic Games. Dublin camogie

This one is very different, and hugely important. Talking periods, fertility and challenges for female athletes is tricky, especially with two men in the room but Emma O'Byrne displays a maturity way beyond her 26 years to engage in this powerful conversation. Emma has Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS), most managers in womens Gaelic games are men. So, are we in tune to have these conversations? Honest, fair and insightful, this podcast will illuminate the challenges our female athletes must overcome and hopefully, we can bring a little learning along the way. There's much more, Emma transferred to St Vincent's and explains why and there's also love. Conor Burke, Dublin hurler and by the sounds of it, a pretty decent bloke too. A lovely podcast.

1h 7min
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Monaghan & Derry through. Meath crash out. Wicklow should have beaten Dublin

Westmeath land the biggest shock of the weekend, and that means Down may miss out on Sam Maguire football. We'll see what Kildare have to say. Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan and defender Cameron Dowd join Thomas, Philly & Darren Hughes on the GAA Social. Recorded live on BBC iplayer after the Cavan game and you can watch it on YouTube. We thought Wicklow did well, only losing by two. Turns out they should have won. Some effort!

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Conor Whelan. Changing direction in life, no glass ceiling in Galway.

Conor Whelan will take the field this weekend as Galway begin another championship campaign. It seems, a two horse race for the big prize, and that doesn't include the current All-Ireland champions. Where does that leave Galway? Conor Whelan is different. A talented hurler and if Galway are to beat Kilkenny this weekend he'll be needed. He's different because he looks upon things, differently. Before playing a key match before Cork in an All-Ireland quarter-final, he arrived with no boots and no hurl. Youthful easy-going. He was a teacher, but decided to go back to college to study a PHD in mental health and wellbeing. Maybe the death of his cousin Niall Donohue was a reason. The talented Galway hurlerr died by suicide in 2013. Whelan spent time working in Cuan Mhuire treatment centre, learning his craft and that's paved a different route. Thoughtful, interesting and just a little bit different. Conor Whelan on the GAA Social

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Tyrone got something- but Armagh win. Leitrim shock, Westmeath & Wicklow wins

What a weekend of championship football in New York, London and Ireland. Cork get their win in Munster as do Tipperary. Big win for Laois and Justin McNulty. 5-25 for Westmeath is ruthless shooting in Leinster and Oisin McConville and his Wicklow team pick-up a huge win over Carlow. Next for Wicklow is Dublin! Conor McManus called the Leitrim footballers win over Sligo "The result of the weekend" Barry McNulty continuing to do his thing. 1-6 on Sunday. Then we have the mop-up from Armagh. What a finish. Masters golf and even the BBC's Sarah Mulkerrins joined the fun. Championship is back, still feels early, but sure isn't it just great

23 min
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Jack O'Shea- one of our favourite ever podcasts. The importance of family

In the eyes of many- Jack O'Shea is the greatest player of all time. It's a huge claim, his roll of honour is staggering. Seven senior All-Ireland titles, three U21 All-Ireland championships, a minor All-Ireland, six All-stars, three Leagues and 4 time Footballer of the Year. He's ten Munster championships. But there's so much more to Jack. His father had an accident in his early 30's. Growing up was tough- but he'd a home full of love and joy. The way Jack talks about his mother and his siblings is stunningly beautiful. Living in Leixlip, Co Kildare he drove the car every weekend to play for Cahersiveen. Bryan Sheehan lived across the road, Maurice Fitzgerald the next street over. Home is always home. Management in Mayo followed his playing days, John Egan is a man reading the paper 10 mins before playing an All-Ireland but 'Jacko' insisted on playing pitch & putt before every All-Ireland final. Hunting with the dogs rared him in fitness and Micháel Ó Muircheartaigh fine tuned things in the absence on Micko. In truth, the former RTE commentator was so much more. It's such a shame he's gone. Jack is a fan of the new rules, well most of them and regularay attends games of all counties in Croke Park. Golf is his thing now, the best courses reside in Kerry (apparently) The Great Jack O'Shea. A living legend, and a sound man. The plumber from South Kerry who dreamed about marching behind the Artane band on the big day. And he did.

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The GAA Social- Championship Special

Philly McMahon, Conor McManus and a 'kinda’ special guest, join Thomas Niblock and Oisin McConville for this special recording of the GAA Social. The BBC Live championship games in 2026 is announced, with some of the punditry team. The lads pick their talking points, provincial winners, Tailteann Cup champions and who will win Sam Maguire. This episode is also on YouTube, where there's previously unseen shots of Ulster final and our filming venue. It's worth a watch. Craic, laughs, serious analysis, Philly McMahon in lambing season and everyone looking ahead to championship 2026. We can’t wait.

1h 10min

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Thomas Niblock

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Oisín McConville

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Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh

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Emma O'Byrne

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Gabriel Bannigan

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Cameron Dowd

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Conor Whelan

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Philly McMahon

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Conor McManus

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The GAA Social brings to life stories from Gaelic Games. It features pundit discussions and wide-ranging interviews with the sport’s players, managers and officials.