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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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.

1 h 4 min
HACE 3 DÍAS

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.

1 h 10 min
31 MAR

Matty Forde. A life in football & five weeks after losing dad

Everyone in Gaelic football knows Matty Forde. For Leinster, Ireland, his club and Wexford he was different class. Winning an All-star in a team that didn't have much success, cemented his status as one of the best in the sport. In many ways, Wexford are the story of 2026 with two consecutive promotions. Next year they will travel to Tyrone, Derry, Dublin and Monaghan. What's happened? Matty reveals who he feels will win Leinster, Sam Maguire and his toughest opponent. He's sound too! There's also the meetings with Francie Bellew. Colourful! He'd love to be playing now and was rared on two players being the best, Peter Canavan and Maurice Fitz. Where does David Clifford fit in? When Matty sat down with Thomas and Oisin, he revealed his father died, just five weeks ago. Paddy Forde, a great man. Grief is different for us all, but talking helps. We also send our congratulations to St Joseph's Donaghmore who won the Dalton Cup. When you listen, you'll know why!

58 min
29 MAR

Donegal whip Kerry, Meath beat Cork, Down & Carlow win. League learnings

We dig into the four league finals at Croke Park, hope the hooter is sacked and review the standout talking points in a brilliant league. We're now officially in Championship season

42 min
24 MAR

Anthony Daly on life, winning, anxiety & reinventing himself. His love of Clare

This was a lovely hour with one of the most recognisable faces and voices in Irish sport. Anthony Daly is a former Clare captain, manager, leader of Dublin and has also managed in Limerick. He's a familiar face to us all as a pundit, columnist and now podcaster! He guides the ship and reinvented himself into something different. Behind the smiles and the craic is a touch of anxiety and how he's managing it. Regular health check-ups after losing his father (48) and brother (40) at a young age. Real life hits us all. But this podcast is just a brilliant hurling man- a footballer too believe it or not- enjoying life, hurling and proud of his place, county Clare. Plenty of laughs, 'the wand' and the race for Liam MacCarthy is a "Two horse race and i'm leaving out the All-Ireland champions." Early days. The great Anthony Daly on the GAA Social with Thomas & Oisin

1 h
22 MAR

The final day of the league. Frantic

All the football covered. Are Wexford the story of the year so far? Conor McManus joins the podcast. Recorded at the Armagh- Kerry game. We're struggling to think of a better game of football- it really was that good

32 min
17 MAR

Anthony Cunningham. Hurling, football and why he thinks the GAA will turn professional

This podcast meandered into a subject we didn't expect to explore- professionalism! Anthony Cunningham is a top class coach, winning provincial titles in football and hurling. He's also a double All-Ireland winner with Galway. Growing up in strict hurling country, but developed into a fine football manager. It started by working with John O'Mahoney and a career that navigated through inter-county and club. Anthony addresses the rumours around his health, questions the split season and this conversation explores professionalism in the GAA. Cunningham believes it will happen...

1 h
15 MAR

26 teams left in the mix. Huge weekend in the league

All the games and leagues reviewed and we begin our look ahead to the final weekend. There's quite a bit of Louth chat. What's the glass ceiling?

36 min

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Thomas Niblock

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Oisín McConville

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Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh

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Conor McManus

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Ciaran Gourley

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Kevin McKernan

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Conor Laverty

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Aodhan Quinn

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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.