RTÉ GAA Podcast

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Cathal Mullaney and the RTÉ Sport team take a look at all the biggest issues in football and hurling, plus preview and review the weekend's action with RTÉ's top GAA analysts.

20 HR AGO

Kilkenny and Tipp trauma, 'Jesus, bubbles is class'

Cathal Mullaney previews the last weekend of the Leinster and Munster Championship round robin on the hurling RTÉ GAA Podcast with Shane McGrath and Rory O'Neill, where this are big birthday celebrations and plenty of stories from the former Tipp hurler including one involving Cian Lynch and John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer. Our panel run the rule over the trials and tribulations of six-in-a-row Leinster champions, Kilkenny. Can Dublin score just their second ever championship victory over the Black and Amber at Parnell Park this weekend? On that note, is Leinster hurling now where it's at? Or, is Masters hurling the new crowd (or hamstring) puller?! The thorny issue of player welfare and the duty of care to each other on the field raises its head once again after a couple of late hits prompted concerns last week. Former Tipp star McGrath waxed lyrical about the skill and verve of Offaly's Eoin Cahill, made an old-school Simpsons reference and then signed off with a wonderful Cian Lynch story. A bumper edition of your RTÉ Hurling podcast for the week that's in it. Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@rtesport?sub_confirmation=1 Web http://www.rte.ie/sport X: https://x.com/RTEsport Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/rtesport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1hr 6min
22 HR AGO

Westmeath plan works | Orange orchard blooms in Ulster | All-Ireland to begin | RTÉ GAA Podcast

Nigel Dunne and Éamonn Fitzmaurice join Cathal Mullaney after Westmeath's ambush on Dublin worked. The panel discuss how the Lake County got past the Dubs. In Ulster, an Armagh panel with plenty of Celtic Crosses finally brought their provincial drought to an end. The All-Ireland series begins this weekend. Is it open, or will Kerry defend their crown? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

52 min
13 MAY

Offaly’s new favourite tag, Tipp’s season on the line and the 90s rivalry revival

Cathal Mullaney is joined by Shane McGrath and Rory O'Neill to preview a crucial weekend in hurling, with Leinster taking centre stage.Shane makes the case for Offaly breaking out of Leinster, admitting he may have underestimated a side now playing to its strengths. With their fate in their own hands, the focus turns to how they’ll handle a new favourites tag ahead of their clash with Wexford (3:30).There are growing concerns for both Wexford and Kilkenny, with both counties needing results. While Shane believes Wexford are in the more precarious position, he also notes Kilkenny’s dip in standards is becoming more noticeable as the season unfolds (11:30).The panel also debate the championship format, with Shane suggesting counties like Kildare risk being caught in a yo-yo cycle between the Liam MacCarthy and Joe McDonagh cups, and argues for greater flexibility (21:50).Attention then shifts to Munster (30:00), where despite failing to register a win, Waterford have remained competitive. Shane questions whether issues lie in squad depth or a lack of trust from management (32:00).Old rivalries are stirring too, as Shane and Rory reflect on the intensity of the Tipp-Clare clashes of the 90s. Shane even notes a telling silence from the Tipp camp, something he sees as a positive sign.The episode wraps up with predictions for all of the weekend’s action (59:00). Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@rtesport?sub_confirmation=1 Web http://www.rte.ie/sport X: https://x.com/RTEsport Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/rtesport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1hr 2min
13 MAY

Rossies run riot | Kerry too smart for Cork | Westmeath plot great shock | RTÉ GAA Podcast

Brian Fenton and Enda McGinley join Cathal Mullaney to reflect on Roscommon's epic Connacht final triumph. Kerry looked professional in dispatching old foes Cork, but the Rebels lacked a real game plan, according to the panel. This weekend, Westmeath will try to stop the Dubs at Croke Park, while Armagh might finally land an Ulster title, two years after much of their squad collected their Celtic Crosses. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

56 min
6 MAY

Brilliance of Barry Nash | Cork testing tweaks | Dublin-Wexford niggle

Shane McGrath dials in to chat with Cathal Mullaney and Rory O'Neill ahead of another weekend of provincial hurling action. Rory is quick to remind Shane of all the Cork teams in action this week, with Barry Walsh set to line out for the Cork Under-20s and seniors this week - is there fear of burnout (3:00)? There is a mea culpa from Shane (5:00) for his Clare prediction. He accepts Limerick very good without two hurlers of the year - the fact two spots were up for grabs spurred on the fringe players. But Clare weren’t ready to hurl that match at 2 o’clock Sunday. The brilliance of Barry Nash is well discussed (11:00). His involvement in so many crucial moments drew comparisons to Ollie Canning. Shane was reminded of the coaching of Eamon O’Shea watching Limerick's comfort playing in tight spaces, the Tipp coach used to have the panel play a possession game between the 14 and 21-yard lines, which left no space to breathe. This gave you an appreciation of how big the pitch is. Limerick have that approach. This weekend Cork's depth to be tested against Waterford (24:00) with Ciaran Joyce and Rob Downey absences. Rory calls for subtle changes, not an overhaul. Shane is tipping Waterford, much to the anguish of their fans. He is encouraged by how they hurled in the second half against Tipp. To Leinster and Wexford v Dublin (33:00). Time for Wexford to stand up and if the Dubs lose they could be haunted by that draw with Offaly. Tie down Lee Chin and Shane predicts a Dublin win, that could be a job for Eoghan O’Donnell. It's time for Offaly to stop being so deferential to Kilkenny (43:00). Shane says they were more direct against Wexford, which suits them. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54 min
6 MAY

Westmeath boom is back, early noughties reminiscing and the higgledy piggledy All-Ireland structure

Dessie Dolan and Ciaran Whelan join Cathal Mullaney to discuss the latest Gaelic football news and look ahead to the provincial finals. First up (2:00) the lads give their thoughts on the All-Ireland SFC draw being held before the finals. Whelo reckons it changes the direction of the conversation and raises the question of whether the "higgledy piggledy" structures should be flipped? Provincials a little bit lost between league and All-Ireland series. Dessie says the draw is causing confusion, with Westmeath bandwagon fans wondering why they're playing Cavan in the Leinster final. On Westmeath, Dessie and Whelo recall the 2004 quarter-final ambush. The former Midlanders manager reckons Westmeath will be fully focussed on getting players fit for Leinster final v Dublin (8:00), with all eggs in the provincial final basket. Dessie reckons Dublin are not in their pomp and it's an opportunity for Westmeath. They look back on Monaghan's "incredible comback" against Derry, in the moment of the year so far for Whelo (17:00), as he lauds the swagger of Jack McCarron to kick that sideline after referee Noel Mooney saw the error of his ways. Whelo is convinced it would have been a replay if Mooney had not changed his mind (20:30). Dessie says the confusion added to the drama in an 'incredible' game, with Derry left scratching their heads. Whelo reckons you "have to feel for Down" (24:00) after the emotional high of the Donegal win, coming down with such a bang against a driven Armagh. Dessie says Armagh's fitness, strength and depth told against a Down side who couldn't reach the heights of a week earlier. How will they get up for Tailteann Cup game against a Leitrim side buoyed by their provincial campaign? Whelo's memories of Cork-Kerry Munster finals in Killarney (31:00) are mostly positive, and he thinks the Rebels will have belief this weekend. A settled team in good form, who have been given a gameplan by Donegal in the league final. The danger is Cork being built up too much and Kerry playing the poor mouth with their injuries. Preview of the Connacht final (42:00) as Roscommon look to build on a solid league and "top drawer" second half against Mayo - can their midfield dominate against five-in-a-row chasing Galway? Whelo asks if Padraig Joyce knows his best 15, but he knows the Tribesmen will have plenty of spirit and fight. Dessie doesn't think Galway will let Enda Smith have as much freedom as he did the last day, similarly Joyce will have a plan for Diarmuid Murtagh. Subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@rtesport?sub_confirmation=1 Web http://www.rte.ie/sport X: https://x.com/RTEsport Follow us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/rtesport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

51 min
29 APR

Stephen Bennett's tiny hurl, Cork hype train and woeful Wexford

Shane McGrath joins Cathal Mullaney and Rory O'Neill on the hurling edition of the RTÉ GAA Podcast to discuss the weekend's action in Munster and Leinster, look ahead to Clare v Limerick, and delving into the Antrim situation. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

58 min
29 APR

Death, taxes and Clifford on the loop | Down screengrab motivation

Brian Fenton is back in studio with Cathal Mullaney to reflect on the weekend and look ahead to the upcoming fixtures, with Dessie Dolan dialling in from Costa del Westmeath. The lads rake over the coals of Mayo's heavy defeat to Roscommon (4:00) and the influence of a good (or bad) kickout under these rules. Can Roscommon back it up against Galway (14:00), who were less than impressive against Leitrim. Down provided the shock of the weekend with their defeat of Donegal (18:00), with Brian saying Jim McGuinness is prowling the RTÉ carpark looking for the person responsible for that graphic. There is no rest for Conor Laverty and his team as they face Armagh this weekend, with Monaghan and Derry in the other Ulster semi-final (25:00). In the wake of Munster semi-finals, the lads analyse David Clifford's effectiveness on the loop and the legality of the screen (30:00). Finally they preview the Leinster semi-finals (35:00). Ahead of Dublin's trip to Portlaoise for Louth showdown, Dessie details all of Brian's travels from Croke Park during his storied Championship career and gives us the mood in Westmeath ahead of Kildare clash. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54 min

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Mikey Stafford

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Rory O'Neill

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Stop interrupting

07/02/2025

Galway2025

If Rory could reduce interrupting people to maybe 5 times in a half hour pod will be much improved
Turn it up to 11

5 Mar

Ronan_1

Sound is so low guys. Could barely hear Marty..
Sniffing

23/05/2025

CMP1q

Oh my god the sniffing throughout is desperate - for an RTE podcast it is very amateur
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27/08/2021

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Cathal Mullaney and the RTÉ Sport team take a look at all the biggest issues in football and hurling, plus preview and review the weekend's action with RTÉ's top GAA analysts.