The GAA Social

BBC Radio Ulster

4.9 (11)
Sports
Updated Semiweekly

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.

31m ago

Limerick are Hurling champions-

Gearoid Hegarty, Cathal O'Neill, Barry Nash, Kyle Hayes & Nickie Quaid join Paul Murphy, Jamesie O'Connor, Neil McManus, Seamus Flanagan and Thomas Niblock- a special GAA Social, reflecting a stunning Limerick All-Ireland. 2026 champions
5d ago

Eddie Keher. Beautiful. One of the greatest ever hurlers. Life at 84

Eddie Keher, one of the greatest hurlers of all-time. Six All-Irelands with Kilkenny, ten leinsters, All-Ireland winning captain, All-stars, Railway cups, met Muhamaad Ali and introduced him to hurling, growing up in old Ireland and what he makes of this years All-Ireland final. Inistioge is home, and what a place it is. Beyond beautiful. The future of the game is discussed, Eddie hopes there will be more hurling in the summer months. July All-Ireland finals are worth a rethink. His granddaughter Caoimhe Keher-Murtagh is playing Camogie with Kilkenny, proud grandfather and Eddie names his all-time greats. St Kieran's College, Team of the century, team of the Millennium, a volt of memories but most striking is this kind, considerate man. He's coming 85 soon, you certainly wouldn't think it. His memory is incredible. This podcast was an absolute delight and once of the nicest days we've worked on the GAA Social. The great Eddie Keher
6d ago

Kerry v Mayo All-Ireland final. Wicklow glory

The All-Ireland semi-finals & Tailteann cup final reviewed, analysed and a bit of craic along the way with Oisin, Thomas Conor McManus and Killian Young
Jul 7

Paudie O'Mahony. Winning five All-Irelands- surviving alcoholism. Owning it.

This podcast takes a turn around the 30 minute mark. The Kerry Golden years, the evolution of goalkeeping, dropped because of injury and never really making it back. It's all interesting reflections. Scratch a little, then the brutal impact of sitting on the sub bench becomes clear. It's not an exaggeration to say being a sub, contributed heavily to Paudie O'Mahony becoming an alcoholic. It cost him dearly, something he accepts. He's now 12 years clear from drinking, a fabulous accomplishment. Life is really good now and it leads to some really honest reflections. He loves Kerry, his club Spa, hates goalkeepers hitting frees, it's all Cluxton's fault, explains why Jack O'Shea wasn't good at the start....but then he was. His love of the Dublin team of the 70's & 80's also shines through. Paudie O'Mahony- what a voice!
Jul 5

We have a Galway v Limerick All-Ireland final

Cork gone, Clare out but it doesn't even come close to telling the story....
Jun 30

Jason Forde & Seamus Flanagan. Hurling, the future & who will be in the final

Three time All-Ireland winner and last years champion Jason Forde from Tipperary, sits down with Thomas, Oisin and five-time winner Seamus Flanagan to discuss everything from the semi-finals this weekend, the future of the game and whether we'll see both in their county colours again. a great hour- all ahead of this weekend semi-finals. Both games live on BBC television
Jun 28

Epic Louth, Dublin comeback, Kerry just about beat Tyrone, officials & Mayo are back. Glorious stuff

Where do you even start? Louth beat Monaghan, Kerry creep past Tyrone challenge, Dublin come back to stun Galway & Mayo overcome Cork. We have the draw for the All-Ireland semi-finals, officiating drama, loads! A stunning weekend of football
Jun 23

Natalie McNally remembered- by her brothers Declan & Niall

In December 2022, Armagh GAA supporter Natalie McNally and her unborn child Dean were murdered by her ex-partner. The details of the killing, shocked everyone and continue to reverberated in all communities. The level of deception was mind-blowing. The perpetrator was convicted and sentenced to a minimum of 31 years in prison. Who was Natalie? What was she like? This podcast, free from any restrictions sits down with Niall & Declan McNally. Their family have shown such grace throughout and it shines through in this podcast. What is hatred and how do we deal with it? The cross community support for the McNally family was clear and continues to this day. Noel and Bernie McNally have brought their children up, so incredibly well. Innocent, normal, kind people thrown into a media spotlight, a murder trial and all while grieving their only daughter, their only sister. With previous untold detail, the McNally brothers, long-time fans of the GAA Social, sit down with Thomas and Oisin for a truly absorbing hour. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, standing with Everton captain Seamus Coleman, but always remembering the great Natalie McNally. The GAA Social with Niall and Declan McNally. This podcast is also available on YouTube

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Thomas Niblock

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Oisín McConville

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Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh

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4.9

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11 Ratings

Riveting

Jul 6

Mikey Hannah

Lads, probably the most interesting podcast I have listened to about hurling, yet learned more about life, real life and a GAA family that cares. Well done
New York.

05/31/2023

NYDub

Listening over in New York. Excellent shows with great guests. Good insight into the game tactics and analysis/ reviews also behind the scenes with interviews.

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.