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.

  1. John McAreavey. Moving forward after Michaela. Living life as best you can.

    4 GG FA

    John McAreavey. Moving forward after Michaela. Living life as best you can.

    We don't say this lightly, but this podcast sits with the very best on the GAA Social. "Moving forward" that's what John McAreavey calls it, not "moving on." There's a difference. In his mid-twenties the world of John McAreavey collapsed after his wife Michaela, daughter of All-Ireland winning manager Mickey Harte, was murdered on honeymoon. The search for justice continues. Hope flickers dimly at times, but it remains alive. This podcast is about moving forward with life after something unspeakable. How do you do that? Can you meet someone? Will people judge if you do? How do I tell my friend Mickey Harte that i've met someone else? John McAreavey is married to Tara now. They have two beautiful children. Happiness has smiled at them both. Their journey started at a point, most of us just couldn't possibly contemplate. “I’m lucky.” This is John's story. Life 15 years after the death of Michaela, struggling with guilt but knowing the importance of making the most of time. It’s an extraordinary story of resilience, faith, struggles and love.

    1 h 5 min
  2. Donegal Top, Armagh struggling & Darragh Canavan off to Australia? Galway fight & a big Derry win

    6 GG FA

    Donegal Top, Armagh struggling & Darragh Canavan off to Australia? Galway fight & a big Derry win

    All the games reviewed, plenty happening in the company of Thomas & Oisin. Can you win the All-Ireland from division two?

    39 min
  3. Jamsie O'Connor. Hurling, punditry, Maurice Fitzgerald

    10 FEB

    Jamsie O'Connor. Hurling, punditry, Maurice Fitzgerald

    This felt like the quickest ever hour. The great Jamsie O’Connor. Player of the Year, four Allstar's, double All-Ireland winner and a teacher. Clare to the bone. We talk phone calls to Kerry great Maurice Fitzgerald, The influence of Ger Loughnane and a surprising one from Tipperary. We talk Cork, are they just not liked? And his run-in with Ronan Curran, now with Ben O’Connor in charge. Teaching Tony Kelly and now working alongside him. Clare “won’t be far away” this year and we also talk punditry, really interesting. The Sky Sports years, how RTE has changed and now enjoying life with the BBC (we think) Colum Flynn passed away two weeks ago, a physio but so much more. Lovely tribute to a great man. Speaking of great men, Hurling, life, Jamsie.

    1 h
  4. Inside the MacRory Cup final. Pure joy. Ben O'Connor refreshing the post-match interview with Cork

    8 FEB

    Inside the MacRory Cup final. Pure joy. Ben O'Connor refreshing the post-match interview with Cork

    Three-time All-Ireland winner Ciaran Gourley along with his Centre half forward Aodhan Quinn Joined Thomas and Oisin on the Podcast. Former Down great Kevin McKernan and the Abbey full-back Conor Laverty also joined the lads after one of the great MacRory Cup finals. 8,000 people in the Athletic grounds for one of the most incredible comebacks. Everything left on the pitch and it finished a draw, the replay will take place on Friday night. It's a great insight into young people driving the sport forward. The boys also reflect on a weekend of hurling (And one league football match, Oisin had an eye on) Ben O'Connor calling it how it is for Cork Hurlers.

    30 min
  5. Aidan Forker- Armagh captain. Lowest moments, winning Sam, faith & what 2026 looks like

    3 FEB

    Aidan Forker- Armagh captain. Lowest moments, winning Sam, faith & what 2026 looks like

    This is great stuff. A dive into the life of an inter-county captain. Aidan Forker missed much of 2025 and is on the brink of returning to play for Armagh soon. They're as good as anyone. There's a deep thoughtful side to Forker. He's married with a third child just arrived, a career change and has always enjoyed leadership. He's been reared in the blue of Maghery and the orange of Armagh. It's in the blood. There's fun in there too. Forker is now able to laugh at the Michael Murphy incident last year calling it a "silly act" in Ballybofey. Kieran Donaghy has left Armagh to return home, but he will always remain a "Friend for live" and there's a debate into the allegiance of Kieran’s children. Do they support Armagh or Kerry? There remains ambition, in life and football. Faith plays a key role. Andrew Murnin continues to light up football, he's one of the best Forker has ever seen. The MacRory Cup final this weekend, his old school. Paddy Burns dedication, the best bit about winning the All-Ireland and the importance of good coaching- even at the lowest of times. There's Kieran McGeeney too. Aidan Forker on the GAA Social

    56 min
  6. Donegal Beat Kerry, Andy Moran, Armagh not happy with officials. They're not the only ones..

    1 FEB

    Donegal Beat Kerry, Andy Moran, Armagh not happy with officials. They're not the only ones..

    All the talking points covered on a busy weekend of Gaelic Games.

    32 min
  7. Danny Quinn. Winning an All-Ireland but losing my wife

    27 GEN

    Danny Quinn. Winning an All-Ireland but losing my wife

    Danny Quinn is one of those special people you come across in life. Kind, respected and loved. He's the Principal of Anahorish Primary school, where Seamus Heaney was taught how to read and write. He won an All-Ireland with Derry in 1993, captained Bellaghy to Ulster club success and Croke Park. He also won a Sigerson with St Mary's, living with the now Tyrone Manager Malachy O'Rourke for a period of time. There's quite a bit of chat around for Armagh goalkeeper Benny Tierney too. Great times. Danny's wife Catherine died in May 2011 after a double lung transplant. Hope turned to despair. She was 42. Catherine is from the well-known and respected Murray family of Ballinascreen. Rivals of Bellaghy in football, now connected always. This is the story of a man, losing his wife and raising three kids by himself. Amy, Conor and Dara are all grown up and life is good, just a different upbringing. Organ donation is important to Danny, he doesn't want pity- nor needs it. "I'm very lucky. Lucky to come from the GAA, lucky to come from Bellaghy" The glass is always half-full, but he's not a great fan of Crossmaglen. Boxing (legal and illegal) paints much of the Bellaghy/ Crossmaglen story. Two clubs with huge respect for each other off the pitch. From an intimate portrayal of getting on with life, to boxing the head of Jim McConville, this is an outstanding podcast. PS- Danny though we had stopped recording, twice. We didn't.

    1 h
  8. Kerry drama, Armagh flying, Andy for Mayo, Tyrone v Derry already a belter. Hurling is back

    25 GEN

    Kerry drama, Armagh flying, Andy for Mayo, Tyrone v Derry already a belter. Hurling is back

    We're back, and we're happy. We think?

    42 min
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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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  • Creatore
    BBC Radio Ulster
  • Anni di attività
    2021 - 2026
  • Puntate
    224
  • Classificazione
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    © (C) BBC 2026
  • Sito web del podcast
    The GAA Social
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