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Some of the biggest names in GAA in Ireland discuss the major talking points of the week – on and off the pitch. Michael Verney and Will Slattery among others delve into the best stories with former players like John Mullane, Dick Clerkin, Eddie Brennan and Philly McMahon analysing the games and other All-Stars like Pat Spillane and Joe Brolly dropping in along the way.

20 OCT

Indo Sport Special: The Joe Canning Interview

Over at Indo Sport, we’ve just wrapped up week three of our brand new podcast, which you can find in all the usual podcast places. Each day, Joe Molloy and the wider Irish Independent team will be bringing you the main news and views across the world of sport, but also plenty of in-depth items as well. This past week, we welcomed hurling legend Joe Canning to studio for a feature interview. Beyond his prodigious rise with Portumna and stellar on-field career with Galway, we delved into lots more outside the sporting arena - from the pain of grief to the joy of parenthood, and plenty else besides.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 12m
9 AUG

Match-ups will be key in Galway's mission to dethrone Cork

All-Ireland winners Aoife Lynskey from Galway and Gemma O'Connor from Cork joined Shane Brennan to give their views on what could be the difference in this weekend's Camogie finalSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

25 min
2 AUG

Galway bring belief into All-Ireland final showdown with Kerry

Former Galway captain Tracey Leonard and Kerry-based journalist Dan Kearney joined Shane Brennan to look ahead to this weekend's All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship Final between Galway and Kerry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

30 min
29 JUL

Football: Armagh fairytale is Kieran McGeeney’s crowning moment

Armagh are All-Ireland champions, a victory our panel regard as one of the greatest managerial feats in football history. On this week’s Sam Magure decider review, Will Slattery was joined by Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon to break down what Armagh did right in a season where they had a unique opportunity to win silverware and took it, why Shane Walsh does not deserve the harsh reaction, and on what the key difference was in the final - Galway had the ball, but Armagh had control. We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who has listened, followed and engaged with us over the course of the season. Be sure to keep an eye on the Irish Independent app, social channels and podcast feeds for more Gaelic football content later throughout the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

49 min
23 JUL

Football: Blocking out noise key for Galway and Armagh - w/ Philly McMahon

For the All-Ireland football final preview, eight-time All-Ireland winner and Irish Independent columnist Philly McMahon joined Colm Keys and Donnchadh Boyle to lend his insight into the mindset needed to win a Celtic Cross. In the Sam Maguire decider preview: How Kieran McGeeney has respect of his players, even if he’s divisive in his own county; Shane Walsh and Damien Comer’s contrasting styles; memories of marking the men who will star on Sunday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

54 min
22 JUL

Hurling: Tony Kelly and ‘our God’ Brian Lohan seal status as Clare greats

Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Michael Verney united for one final time to break down the fine margins that saw Clare become 2024 All-Ireland champions, the county’s fifth title in their history. The crew analyse what Brian Lohan has done for the county and how that translated on Sunday, why Tony Kelly defied expectations to ‘drag Clare to the Hogan Stand,’ and we discuss the referee’s performance on a day where some Cork fans may feel hard done by. We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who has listened, followed and engaged with us over the course of the season. Be sure to keep an eye on the Irish Independent app, social channels and podcast feeds for more hurling content later throughout the year. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

59 min
17 JUL

Hurling: Jamesie O’Connor joins the bumper All-Ireland final preview

Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Michael Verney were joined by Clare legend and Sunday Independent columnist Jamesie O'Connor in this in-depth breakdown of Cork v Clare in this Sunday’s Liam McCarthy decider. The team recall their preparations for All-Ireland finals in their own careers, including the importance of getting the game out of your head and not buying into the hype. Plus, Jamesie’s memories of Brian Lohan in their youth; whether the favourites tag suits Cork; the key match-ups on Sunday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

1h 16m
15 JUL

Football: Donegal feel Michael Murphy’s absence; Armagh’s statement victory

Galway and Armagh have made it to the All-Ireland final, each showing resilience late on to power past Donegal and Kerry respectfully. Colm Keys and Dick Clerkin joined Will Slattery to discuss the key differences between the finalists and those who fell this weekend, including how David Clifford didn’t look his usual self, how Armagh have bonded under Kieran McGeeney, and we ask - could Michael Murphy ever be enticed into making a return to Donegal? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

53 min

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Some of the biggest names in GAA in Ireland discuss the major talking points of the week – on and off the pitch. Michael Verney and Will Slattery among others delve into the best stories with former players like John Mullane, Dick Clerkin, Eddie Brennan and Philly McMahon analysing the games and other All-Stars like Pat Spillane and Joe Brolly dropping in along the way.