The GAA Social

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The GAA Social

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. Niall Grimley. Winning an All-Ireland. As powerful as it gets

    7月30日

    Niall Grimley. Winning an All-Ireland. As powerful as it gets

    Sometimes podcasts just stop us in our tracks. This is one of them. Niall Grimley from Madden county Armagh. He didn't play a minute in Ulster championship and League- yet is now in the running for an All-star. It's a remarkable sporting journey that reached its climax on Sunday winning his first All-Ireland- and he's been crucial. Niall also broke his neck and tore his MCL. Unfortunately, there’s more. In November last year, Niall lost his brother Patrick and his wife Ceira in a road traffic accident enroute home from Patrick's 40th birthday party. Children left without mummy and daddy. Kiera McElvanna also lost her life in that accident, the wife of former Armagh All-Ireland winner Kevin McElvanna who made such an impact of us all when he appeared on this podcast earlier this year. It's an immeasurable loss to a community, even one as strong as Madden. Sunday was a mixed day, but a very special one. Niall Grimley is a very special person as we reflect on the summer that was. The championship that ten teams could have won, but it was Armagh who took Sam Maguire home.

    1 小时 4 分钟

  2. 7月28日

    How Armagh won the All-Ireland

    We also pick our player of the Year! Not easy

    32 分钟
  3. Ronan Clarke. Winning an All-Ireland at 18

    7月23日

    Ronan Clarke. Winning an All-Ireland at 18

    Ronan Clarke- a former teammate of Oisin and a previous housemate with Thomas at University. Three great friends, sitting down for a chat on the week of the All-Ireland final. Memories flooding back. Ronan was 18 when he got the better of Kerry great Seamus Moynihan and collected an All-Ireland. He also won 'Young Player of he year' at the GAA All-stars. Ronan Clarke was some footballer- an even better person Injury, then a collision that had serious consequences. It's a packed life, family, coaching and now back at college because he wants to help people. Ronan Clarke, in a very very very rare interview. Very!

    57 分钟
  4. The All-Ireland Hurling final. What a day

    7月21日

    The All-Ireland Hurling final. What a day

    The best game we've ever seen. Ever! The reaction

    25 分钟
  5. Davy Fitzgerald. Everything on record. A brilliant Podcast

    7月16日

    Davy Fitzgerald. Everything on record. A brilliant Podcast

    We look ahead to the All-Ireland hurling final this weekend with an icon of the sport. Davy Fitzgerald will be in Croke Park as a supporter, in an All-Ireland final this weekend- for the first time! There is so much great stuff in this podcast and Davy answers the questions around his future- it is interesting! He's on of the greats, enjoying life, valuing health and driven to be the best. Liked or not. Davy Fitzgerald on the GAA Social Podcast with Thomas & Oisin

    1 小时 5 分钟
  6. Galway & Armagh into final. What a weekend.

    7月14日

    Galway & Armagh into final. What a weekend.

    The boom is back

    34 分钟
  7. Aidan O'Shea. 90 minutes Special. Uncut. Mayo

    7月9日

    Aidan O'Shea. 90 minutes Special. Uncut. Mayo

    Where do you actually begin with Aidan O'Shea? He’s one of the biggest names in Gaelic games- but many, don’t seem to like him? He’s one of the greatest footballers in Mayo history, maybe even this generation, but he’s never won an All-Ireland. Mayo have failed in their quest for Sam Maguire for more than half a century, but the embodiment of that failure, for some, is Aidan O’Shea. Why? In a revealing episode of the GAA Social, Thomas & Oisin dive into who is Aidan O’Shea. 8 Connacht senior championships, Minor and U21. Two Allianz League titles and he’s played for Ireland in 2013 and 2015. He’s also three All-stars. That’s more than Willie Joe Padden, Dermot Flanagan, Kenneth Mortimer, Alan Dillon, James Nallen, James Horan, David Clarke & Andy Moran. But is he valued as highly? There was the controversy in 2015/16 which led to a change of Mayo management with Noel Connelly & Pat Holmes in charge for one season. It remains a sore point. He’s lived most of his life, to some degree in the public eye. An Irish Times column when at School studying the leaving Cert, cost him a place at DCU. There’s been harsh learnings along the way What comes out in the podcast is the progressive modern voice Aidan O’Shea presents. He is hugely interesting, comfortable in his skin and doesn’t really care if he’s liked. There’s been low points. Doubts, struggles and hand written letters to his parents home. His house too. Those closest have learned to intercept these ‘notes’ before they land. Dealing with social media and saying no, more than many would realise. His devotion to Mayo is clear. What is the Mayo problem and do we as a Gaelic Games public come down too heavy on an amateur sportsman, doing his best for his county. He's getting married next month, he's a daughter and life is good but will be be back in red and green- definitively? We examine success and scrutinise failures and above all, get to know one of the great footballing talents of our time. We also remember 'Three phone' John O'Mahoney. A man, exceptional at being decent. He also was the man who brought Aidan O'Shea into the senior squad- when he as still at school. O'Shea provides a fine tribute. It’s a 90 minute special with Aidan O’Shea. We think you’ll enjoy

    1 小时 33 分钟
  8. Mickey Harte steps down as Derry manager

    7月8日

    Mickey Harte steps down as Derry manager

    Less than a year into the role, Mickey Harte has stepped down as Derry manager. It was a controversial appointment in September 2023 and after a successful league- Derry in championship fell apart. Thomas & Oisin are joined by Aidan O’Shea on The GAA Social Podcast- Wednesday edition, but the boys took some time to discuss the news of Mickey Harte’s departure and who will replace him

    13 分钟
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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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  • 创作者
    BBC Radio Ulster
  • 活跃年份
    2021年 - 2024年
  • 单集
    157
  • 分级
    儿童不宜
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    © (C) BBC 2024
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    The GAA Social

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