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Mesmeric Munster hurling&Tyrone's limp exit from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.997204

Derek McGrath reflects on a brilliant Munster SHC decider, while Pat Spillane pores over Tyrone's disappointing defence of Sam Maguire.

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Ciaran Whelan&Oisin McConville preview the weekend's football qualifier action from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.993977

Rory O'Neill is joined by Ciaran Whelan, Oisin McConville and Sunday Times GAA correspondent Michael Foley to preview the weekend's All-Ireland SFC qualifiers.

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Limerick have two weeks to prep for improving Cats | Tyrrell&O'Connor on hurling | RTÉGAA Podcast from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.979012

Defending champions Limerick will face Kilkenny in the All-Ireland final in under a fortnight after they prevailed in contrasting semi-finals this weekend. Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are join...

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Trying to call intriguing final 4 | Whelo and Fitzmaurice on football semi-finals| RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.975685

Eamonn Fitzmauriceand Ciaran Whelan join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill for the unenviable task of calling the All-Ireland football semi-finals - Galway v Derry and Kerry v Dublin. We also look at...

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The Championship: All-Ireland semis, Tailteann Cup final and Seamus McEnaney from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.971946

Keith Higgins and Niall McNamee join Damian Lawlor to preview the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals and Tailteann Cup final respectively. And recently resigned Monaghan manager Seamus McEnaney discusses...

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Ursula Jacob on Cork-Kilkenny camogie final | Shane Walsh and urban-rural divide | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.954592

Old foes Kilkenny and Cork meet in Sunday's Glen Dimplex Senior All-Ireland Championship final and Mikey Stafford is joined by Ursula Jacob and Marie Crowe to preview the Croke Park showdown. Ther...

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The Championship: Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Camogie final preview from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.947522

Ann Downey and Gemma O'Connor look ahead to Sunday's senior camogie decider, with Downey commenting that Kilkenny have been rebuilding 'on the hoof', while O'Connor is looking for greater fluidity ...

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'I felt numb' after Roscommon incident | Two referees tell us their experiences | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.943077

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by two club referees - Barry Kelly and Marty Coyle -to discuss their own experiences in the wake of the alleged assault on Kevin Naughton in Roscommon.

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Performance coaches at centre of GAA thinking | Brendan Maher on new Offaly role from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.898145

This week, Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Brendan Maher and Denis Walsh. A three-time All-Ireland winner with Tipperary, Brendan has joined Johnny Kelly's Offaly backroom team as pe...

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Hurling needs a middle class and football S&C puzzle | Tyrrell and Tubridy preview league weekend from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.890382

Jackie Tyrrell, David Tubridy and Michael Foley of the Sunday Times join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the weekend's action. The status of the hurling league, Kilkenny's future,...

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Canavan backs O'Rourke's Sigerson stance | McGrath on a competitive first weekend from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.887781

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Peter Canavan and Shane McGrath to look back on the first double weekend of the Allianz League. Peter backs Colm O'Rourke on Sigerson Cup, while Shane ...

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Davy's eternal fire and place for smaller hurler in modern game | Tyrrell and Keys on hurling from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.884680

Jackie Tyrrell and Colm Keys of the Irish Independent join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the weekend's Allianz League action. There is also some discussion on Davy Fitzgerald's ...

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Whelan and McGinley preview Derry v Dublin and an 'intriguing' Division 1 weekend from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.873448

Enda McGinley and Ciaran Whelan are up early in the morning to preview Dublin v Derry with Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill. The lads also look ahead to Mayo-Roscommon and Tyrone-Kerry, in what pro...

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Mayo no dummies, Tyrone fight back, Dublin issues and the only way to stop diving from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.870456

Eamonn Fitzmaurice and Niall McCoy join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to reflect on the weekend's Allianz Football League action. The lads also tackle the apparent rise of diving in the game.

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Shane Dowling on Wexford's potential resurrection plus the clampdown on info and water from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.867225

Shane Dowling joins Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the weekend's Allianz League action. They also discuss Kilkenny siege mentality, the GAA's information blackout during games and...

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Is a win as good as a rest? Mayo to find out | Future of provincial championships from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.852189

Ciaran Whelan and Mick Foley of the Sunday Times join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look back on the Allianz Football League finals. Mayo are champions, but Galway get a week in Portugal. Dub...

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McGinley&Fitzmaurice on new football landscape | Tyrrell on hurling league final from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.847971

With the football championship upon us, Enda McGinley and Eamonn Fitzmaurice join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the all new format, while Jackie Tyrrell previews the hurling leag...

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The Championship: Brennan on the Dubs, hurling final preview from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.844664

Damian Lawlor talks to former Dublin footballer Ger Brennan on Stephen Cuxton's return, while also looking ahead to the clash of Roscommon v Mayo. Former Laois boss Séamas 'Cheddar' Plunkett previe...

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Limerick mortal after all | Leinster needs Dublin out of Croker from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.791042

Rory O'Neill is joined by Shane McGrath, Lee Keegan, Michael Foley, Niall McCoy and Eoin Ryan to review a dramatic weekend of hurling and football championship action, which saw Limerick beaten for...

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D-day for Dublin and Wexford | Sligo and Clare's free shot from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.788261

In this week's RTÉ GAA podcast, Jackie Tyrrell looks ahead to the clash of old Munster rivals Cork and Tipperary and a potentially decisive Leinster showdown for Dublin and Wexford. Ciarán Whelan a...

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The Championship: Paddy Stapleton and Billy Lee from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.785275

Ahead of a weekend which will see the first provincial silverware of the season handed out with both the Connacht and Munster football finals up for decision in addition to some big games in hurlin...

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Munster Hurling's Disadvantage? | Galway footballers building nicely from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.780565

Are Munster hurling counties at a disadvantage to their Leinster counterparts? Shane McGrath joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to discuss it, while Peter Canavan looks back on a weekend of dud p...

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Armagh to bring best out of Tyrone | Dublin's holiday bounce from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.749023

Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Enda McGinley join Rory O'Neill to look ahead to a bumper weekend of football action. Will Armagh bring the best out of Tyrone, can Cork shock Kerry to leave the champions on...

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The Championship: Basketball-style football and passive Dublin from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.744154

Damien Lawlor is joined by Aaron Kernan and Barry Cullinane to look ahead to a busy weekend of football, while Brian Carroll previews the Under-20 All-Ireland hurling final

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Derry find form | Do Kerry care yet? from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.740188

Mikey Stafford is joined by Tomás Ó Sé and Niall McCoy to discuss another busy weekend of Gaelic football. Derry reminded everyone of their potential, Monaghan appear to be building a head of steam...

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Cummins previews pivotal provincial hurling finals from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.736030

Brendan Cummins joins Jacqui Hurley to preview a pivotal Sunday in the Hurling Championship as Limerick and Clare meet in the Munster final and Galway and Kilkenny do battle in the Leinster decider...

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The Championship: Provincial showdowns, Power on Tipp departure from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.697061

Eoin Larkin and Tom Condon look ahead to the Munster and Leinster hurling finals, while the now former Tipperary football manager David Power discusses why teams teams are holding back in the champ...

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Kerry and Dublin hit their stride | Plenty to ponder for Mayo and Tyrone from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.669798

In this week's RTÉ GAA Podcast, Eamonn Fitzmaurice and Enda McGinley join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to review the All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals and look ahead to the last four. Can Derry or ...

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Hurling semi-finals preview: Two matches that will comfortably live up to the hype from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.663658

Ahead of the All-Ireland hurling semi-finals, Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill are joined by Ursula Jacob and Brendan Cummins to preview the weekend's action. They look ahead to the camogie quarter-...

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The Championship - Hurling final spots up for grabs from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.656991

Damian Lawlor is joined by Eoin Larkin and Tom Condon to look ahead to this weekend’s All-Ireland hurling semi-finals where Galway, Limerick, Clare and Kilkenny are looking to advance to the showpi...

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Whelo&ÓSéreflect on Dublin'beating Kerry, plus perils of drinking&tweeting from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.595128

Over 48 hours have past since Dublin beat Kerry in the All-Ireland final, so it's safe to chat to Tomás Ó Sé and Ciaran Whelan, with Michael Foley of the Sunday Times also joining Rory O'Neill and ...

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The Championship: Camogie finals preview from 2023-12-12T16:11:21.589591

Aoife Sheehan and Denis Kelly look ahead to Sunday's camogie finals, and referee John Keenan reflects on his final game in charge as Limerick defeated Kilkenny in the All-Ireland SHC final.

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The Championship: TG4 All-Ireland Senior final preview from 2023-08-11T13:49

Ahead of the TG4 All-Ireland Ladies SFC finals at Croke Park, former Mayo star Yvonne Byrne casts an eye over the three deciders, while former Sligo and Fermanagh football manager Dom Corrigan look...

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The Championship: Ger Brennan, Darran O'Sullivan and Keith Higgins preview Dublin v Kerry from 2023-07-28T12:25

Damian Lawlor is joined by former Kerry forward Darran O'Sullivan and retired Dublin defender Ger Brennan to look ahead to Sunday's final. With Keith Higgins offering his impartial analysis.

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Gooch and Mossy on Dublin versus Kerry from 2023-07-27T15:53

Colm Cooper and Tomás Quinn join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the big one - Dublin versus Kerry. Are Kerry really the underdogs? Can the Dubs contain Clifford? Is the band back t...

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Limerick join the pantheon of great teams and a message to Croke Park mothership from 2023-07-24T13:18

Tipperary All-Ireland winners Shane McGrath and Brendan Cummins join Corkonians Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to say glowing things about Limerick's four-in-a-row heroes.

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The Championship: Larkin and Condon on final | Egan on Wexford exit from 2023-07-21T13:09

To preview hurling final Damian Lawlor is joined by Kilkenny 8-time All-Ireland winner Eoin Larkin and Tom Condon, two-time champion with Limerick. Darragh Egan discusses his departure as Wexford ...

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Kilkenny puck-out and stifling Gillane or Cody | How to win the hurling final from 2023-07-20T15:53

Shane Dowling and Jackie Tyrrell join Rory O'Neill and Jacqui Hurley to preview Sunday's hurling final between their respective counties of Limerick and Kilkenny. What is different since last year...

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Dublin and Kerry all over again after testing semi-finals from 2023-07-17T11:04

Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Lee Keegan join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on the All-Ireland semi-finals Dublin and Kerry are into the final once more, but they were both given a scare by ...

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The Championship - Football reaching fever pitch from 2023-07-14T12:35

Dessie Mone, Paul Caffrey and Marty Clarke join Damian Lawlor to preview a huge weekend of football as the final four face off for a place in the All-Ireland final and Down and Meath meet in the fi...

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Kerry and Dublin big favourites | Derry and Monaghan have hope from 2023-07-13T10:33

Enda McGinley and Ciarán Whelan join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill ahead of the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals. On paper, Kerry and Dublin will have too much for Derry and Monaghan, but is that how i...

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Limerick&Kilkenny to do it all over again | McGrath&Kelly on contrasting semis from 2023-07-10T11:38

Retired inter-county referee Barry Kelly and Shane McGrath join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill. They try to make sense of Limerick's utter brilliance following their second half demolition of Galw...

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The Championship - Football quarter-finals and future of the game from 2023-06-30T12:50

Aaron Kernan joins Damian Lawlor to preview the weekend's All-Ireland football quarter-finals, while Keith Higgins and Conleith Gilligan discuss issues around the prevailing playing styles and the ...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Davy Burke and Dessie Dolan have their say | Football quarter-finals from 2023-06-29T11:30

Davy Burke, Dessie Dolan and The Sunday Times' Michael Foley join Rory O'Neill to look at this weekend's All-Ireland SFC quarter-finals. Eight will become four by Sunday evening, but which counties...

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No more hiding in the football championship | Hurling semis deja vu from 2023-06-26T13:13

Enda McGinley and The Irish Times' Malachy Clerkin join Rory O'Neill to look back on the weekend's football action as the quarter-final line-up was complete. They also have their say on who will ma...

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The Championship - Hurling quarter-finals take centre stage from 2023-06-23T12:57

In the latest edition of The Championship, former Tipperary hurler Paddy Stapleton looks ahead to his county's clash with Galway along with Clare's encounter with Dublin. In football, Dessie Mone a...

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Colm Collins joins the pod | Football and Hurling knockouts from 2023-06-22T12:23

Colm Collins joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to discuss his decision to end his long Clare tenure. He and Eamonn Fitzmaurice also preview the weekend's football while Brendan Cummins and Jack...

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Shot in the arm for Cork | Mayo questions re-emerge from 2023-06-19T11:11

Tomás Ó Sé and Ciarán Whelan join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on the weekend where the All-Ireland SFC finally came alive. Are Cork back? Can Mayo regroup? Have Dublin and Kerry hav...

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The Championship: Football comes into focus from 2023-06-16T15:14

Ken Hogan, Paul Rouse and Brian Tracey are all on hand to look ahead to the weekend's action and they take a look at just how well the new All-Ireland championship structure is working out.

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Does anyone want to win Sam Maguire | Tailteann Cup getting serious from 2023-06-15T11:23

Cora Staunton, Enda McGinley and the Sunday Times' Michael Foley join Jacqui Hurley to figure out who is heading for the quarter-finals in the All-Ireland SFC, and who will face a preliminary quart...

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Provincial finals deliver | What next for Clare and Galway? from 2023-06-12T10:55

Jackie Tyrrell and Shane McGrath join Jacqui Hurley to look back on a bumper Sunday of provincial hurling finals, as Limerick and Kilkenny both defended their titles after mammoth battles. The pane...

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Leinster hurling matches Munster | Roscommon stake their claim from 2023-05-29T13:08

Shane McGrath joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on an incredible Sunday in both the Munster and Leinster SHCs. Lee Keegan and Eamonn Fitzmaurice discuss the big winners and losers w...

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The Championship: The Championship: McDonagh final preview, Go Games debate from 2023-05-26T13:34

Brian Carroll looks ahead to the clash of Offaly and Carlow in the Joe McDonagh Cup final, while former Cork hurler Stephen McDonnell assesses the Rebels' chances of surviving in Munster - also dis...

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Limerick getting tired | Football fights back from 2023-05-25T11:51

Brendan Cummins and Michael Foley join Jacqui Hurley to wonder whether Limerick are coming back down the mountain. Enda McGinley argues that the football championship gets a bad rap and looks at ho...

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Munster magic, Wexford decline | Mayo and Galway the real deal? from 2023-05-22T11:36

Shane McGrath joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to discuss another captivating weekend in the Munster SHC. The panel also discuss the rapid decline of the current Wexford team. Ciarán Whelan joi...

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The Championship: David Clarke, Niall Moran and Emma Duggan from 2023-05-19T14:32

Former Mayo goalkeeper David Clarke, ex-Limerick hurler Niall Moran and Meath footballer Emma Duggan join Damian Lawlor to preview the weekend's action.

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Munster Hotting up | Battle Royale at Killarney from 2023-05-18T11:58

Shane Dowling joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to discuss a potential decisive weekend in Limerick's season. The panel also discuss Leinster, and the decline in Dublin and Wexford of late. Éamo...

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Too many football games | Waterford in crisis from 2023-05-15T11:21

Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill are joined by Tomás Ó Sé to discuss another one-sided Leinster SFC final, while Ulster continues to lead the way for excitement. Shane McGrath joins to discuss the cr...

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The Davy Derby, Ulster and Leinster football finals previews from 2023-05-11T13:42

Brendan Cummins and RTÉ Sport online's Conor Neville join Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the hurling weekend including Waterford v Clare, while Enda McGinley and RTÉ Sport online's Niall McCoy join ...

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The Championship: Cheddar Plunkett, Conor Glass and Niall McNamee from 2023-04-28T17:51

In the latest episode of The Championship, Cheddar Plunkett, Conor Glass and Niall McNamee join Damian Lawlor to preview all of the weekend's championship football and hurling action.

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Big calls for Brian Lohan and Henry v Derek | Ulster and Leinster SFC semi-finals from 2023-04-27T10:58

Shane McGrath joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to another big weekend of provincial hurling championship action while Enda McGinley and Niall McCoy preview the football action wi...

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Waterford rattle Limerick | Offaly down the Royals from 2023-04-24T13:14

We've seen the defending All-Ireland hurling and football champions, but Limerick and Kerry had very different challenges as both start their campaigns with a win. Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill ar...

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The Championship: Anthony Cunningham, Tom Parsons and Gearoid Hegarty from 2023-04-21T13:04

Damian Lawlor previews a weekend which sees the reigning All-Ireland football and hurling champions, Kerry and Limerick, make their first appearances of the year. Former Galway hurling and Roscomm...

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'Maddest game of hurling ever'on the cards? | Kerry&Dublin the only sure things this football weekend from 2023-04-20T10:50

Ahead of a massive weekend of football and hurling, Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Eamonn Fitzmaurice and Shane Dowling to look ahead to the action. The hurling gets underway in Mun...

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Safety nets equal cracking football | Lee Keegan on an Ulster SFC classic from 2023-04-17T10:39

Lee Keegan joins Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look back on a classic clash between Monaghan and Tyrone on Sunday. Defensive, robotic and lateral... football has had its fair share of critici...

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The Championship: Down's progress, New York target, camogie preview from 2023-04-14T13:13

Recently retired Down football Kevin McKernan talks to Damian Lawlor about his career and influence of his father Brendan who was corner back on the '91 All-Ireland winning team. Also New York foot...

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Football feast or football famine as we say farewell to Costello and Horgan from 2023-04-13T11:03

Enda McGinley and Niall McCoy join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the two Ulster SFC matches taking place this weekend. The lads also reflect on the careers of John Costello, the...

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Football Championship starts with a bang | Limerick's latest display of strength from 2023-04-10T14:31

David Tubridy and Shane McGrath join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to review the first weekend of the football championship and the Allianz Hurling League final. David is in fine fettle after Cla...

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Peter Canavan on league finals | When rivalry and momentum trump caution from 2023-03-30T14:58

Peter Canavan and Niall McCoy join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to preview the four Allianz League finals. But first we get to root of Peter's alleged nickname 'Peter Petrol' (according to Wiki...

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Is Cluxton on road to management? | Who takes Kilkenny's frees come Championship? | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2023-03-27T10:31

Eamonn Fitzmaurice and Shane McGrath join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look back on the weekend's Allianz League action. Eamonn looks at Galway's development and reflects on Stephen Cluxton's...

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Ciaran Whelan on the rise of player power | Jackie Tyrrell on the league semi-finals from 2023-03-23T12:48

Ciaran Whelan and Jackie Tyrrell join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the weekend's action. Whelo reflects on a tumultuous week in Donegal as Paddy Carr stepped down as manager, wh...

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We're all living in Louth and Mayo's world | Kilkenny developing but where are Waterford's goals from 2023-03-20T10:11

Enda McGinley and Shane McGrath join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to reflect on the weekend's football and hurling respectively. The form of Louth and Mayo standout in football, while Shane is i...

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Tubridy missing the Division 2 battle | Jacobs on new boss bounce and skorts from 2023-03-16T11:39

David Tubridy and Ursula Jacob join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to preview the weekend's Allianz League action. All the intrigue is at the foot of Division 2 of the football (what's new?). U...

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Goal hungry Tipperary, Cork humility, Kelly wizardry, plus Liam Kearns tribute from 2023-03-13T11:13

Jackie Tyrrell joins MIkey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look back on the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action, as the race to be Leinster's third team cools down. We also have Michael Duignan's ...

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Fitzmaurice praises deadly Derry | McGrath on a Model shambles in Wexford Park from 2023-02-27T10:10

Eamonn Fitzmaurice and Shane McGrath join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look back on the weekend's football and hurling action. Derry v Dublin is shaping up to be a big game in Division 2 but...

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Canavan on Donaghy's return to Tralee | Tyrrell on inter-provincial hurling scrap from 2023-02-23T11:07

Peter Canavan, Jackie Tyrrell and Conor Neville of RTÉ.ie join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the weekend's Allianz Football and Hurling League action. We ask Peter about coachin...

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Second half collapses, match-winning finishers and referee woes from 2023-02-20T11:49

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill stage a counselling session for Armagh fan Niall McCoy and Clare stalwart David Tubridy after their counties' second half collapses against Roscommon and Kildare res...

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Previews, Presidents and a Pandora's box from 2023-02-16T14:26

Ciarán Whelan, Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Darragh Maloney join Rory O'Neill to preview the weekend's Allianz Football League action including Mayo v Kerry and Cork v Dublin. And they debate what the re...

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Limerick's scary panel depth and the scourge of the bad handpass in hurling from 2023-02-13T11:27

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by referee Barry Kelly and Shane McGrath to review a surprisingly one-sided weekend of hurling. There is also some talk about the problem of the handpass ...

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Whelan and Fitzmaurice review the league without reading too much into it from 2023-01-30T13:53

Ciaran Whelan and Eamonn Fitzmaurice join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look back on the opening round of the Allianz Football League. Big wins for Donegal, Roscommon, Meath and Clare - but n...

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Lee Keegan and Peter Canavan on club final fallout and start of league from 2023-01-26T10:32

Lee Keegan and Peter Canavan join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to preview the start of the Allianz Football League and reflect on the fallout from the All-Ireland club final.

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The future of GAA broadcasting as new deal heralds a new era from 2022-10-27T11:38

As Sky Sports exits the GAA market and streaming takes a more significant role in broadcasting inter-county games, the future of the GAA's media rights look like a very interesting place. Paul Rou...

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Whelan&Fitzmaurice on GAA's escalating discipline issues&Dublin club conundrum from 2022-10-20T15:14

Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Ciaran Whelan join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the latest in a string of serious discipline breaches in the GAA. Is this a new phenomenon or is phone footage ...

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'I've great confidence she'll do it | Liam O'Neill on Mary McAleese and GAA integration from 2022-09-29T14:22

With the news that Mary McAleese has been appointed independent chairperson of the integration process between the Camogie Association, the GAA and the LGFA, Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill chat to...

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Dessie Dolan's first interview as Westmeath football manager from 2022-09-22T16:17

New Westmeath senior football manager Dessie Dolan joins Mikey Stafford, Rory O'Neill and Niall McCoy to talk about his first management gig (not involving a team in his school). The former All-S...

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'It's a disease! A madness!' | Kevin McStay on return to management with Mayo | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-09-13T15:41

Ahead of his official unveiling as the new Mayo football manager, Kevin McStay joined Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill on the podcast one last time. The former pundit gave some insight into the tes...

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Champs Meath wary of free-scoring Kerry | Masterson previews All-Ireland final | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-07-28T17:47

In a novel final pairing, defending champions Meath take on Kerry in the TG4 All-Ireland Senior Championship final, on this week's podcast Mikey Stafford is joined by Denise Masterson and Emma Duff...

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Final for piano movers&virtuosos | McStay&Foley on Kerry's win over Galway | RTÉGAA Podcast from 2022-07-25T13:32

Kerry claimed their 38th All-Ireland title with an entertaining victory over Galway on Sunday. Kevin McStay and Michael Foley join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look back on what may become kn...

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The Championship: All-Ireland football final from 2022-07-22T13:34

Killian Burns, Barry Cullinane and Keith Higgins joins Damian Lawlor to look ahead to the All-Ireland football final between Kerry and Galway.

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Kick-passing through the caginess | Fitzmaurice and McStay preview Kerry v Galway | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-07-21T12:46

It's a battle of the Blue Bloods as Kerry face Galway in an All-Ireland final for the first time in 22 years. Eamonn Fitzmaurice was centre-back for Kerry that day (and the replay) and he joins Mi...

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Team ethos&heroic half-forward line | Maher&Duignan on Limerick three-in-a-row | RTÉGAA Podcast from 2022-07-18T15:53

Limerick entered the history books by becoming only the fourth county to achieve a three-in-a-row of All-Ireland hurling titles - Brendan Maher and Michael Duignan join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Ne...

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Dowling&Tyrrell preview Limerick-Kilkenny hurling final&what now for Tipperary | RTÉGAA Podcast from 2022-07-14T11:30

It's All-Ireland Hurling Final Thursday so Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Limerick All-Ireland winner Shane Dowling and Kilkenny Celtic Cross collector Jackie Tyrrell to look ahead t...

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Weight lifted off Kerry as Galway find their way | Fitzmaurice reviews semi-finals | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-07-11T11:15

It is a retro-sounding final as Kerry and Galway will face off in a fortnight's time - Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Michael Foley join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look back on a fascinating pair o...

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Clare and Limerick cohesiveness key in semis | Cummins and McGrath on hurling | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-06-30T10:32

We're down to the final four in the hurling as we reach the All-Ireland semi-finals, with Clare facing Leinster champions Kilkenny and reigning All-Ireland and Munster kingpins Limerick taking on G...

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Individual responsibility must take precedence | O'Rourke on Galway-Armagh&3 Qfs | RTÉGAA Podcast from 2022-06-27T12:12

Quiet weekend of Gaelic football, not much to discuss, but we got Colm O'Rourke on to look back on it anyway with Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill. We jest, obviously. We focus on the epic Galway-...

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Battling recency bias on road to Croker | Whelo and Fitzmaurice on quarter-finals | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-06-23T10:31

With up to 140,000 expected through the gates of Croke Park, it's the biggest weekend of the football season thus far, and Ciaran Whelan and Eamonn Fitzmaurice join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill ...

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Cummins on Clare and Galway | McStay on Tailteann triumph and possible third tier | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-06-20T18:26

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Brendan Cummins and Eoin Ryan to reflect on the All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals, while Kevin McStay and Paul Fitzpatrick of the Anglo-Celt look back...

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The Championship: Hurling and football previews and qualifiers' demise from 2022-06-17T13:08

Shane Dowling and Keith Higgins preview the weekend's action, four-time All-Ireland Hurling final referee Barry Kelly discusses the flaws and complexities of the GAA's disciplinary procedures and e...

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Tyrrell on quarters and 'Trial by TV' | Spillane and Roche on Tailteann semis | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-06-15T16:09

Jackie Tyrrell and Conor Neville join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill on Wednesday to look ahead to the All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals, while Wexford manager Shane Roche and Pat Spillane previe...

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Opportunity knocks for Armagh after draw | Kildare get Mayo'd | McStay on Football | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-06-13T12:18

The All-Ireland SFC quarter-final draw has thrown up some interesting ties after a weekend of intriguing qualifiers. Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Kevin McStay and Niall McCoy to l...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: The public health and financial case against the 2020 All-Ireland Championships from 2022-04-20T06:23:10.173499

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Colm Keys of the Irish Independent and Ger Killeen, AXA Research Chair in Applied Pathogen Ecology at UCC, to discuss the financial and public health r...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Michael Foley and Mark Duncan on GAA plans to commemorate Bloody Sunday from 2022-04-20T06:23:10.163659

Historian Mark Duncan and author Michael Foley join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss events of Bloody Sunday, their impact on the GAA and why the association are planning such significant...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Where we all belong... the future of women's Gaelic games from 2022-04-20T06:23:10.155727

On this week's podcast host Clare MacNamara is joined by Rena Buckley, Camogie Association CEO Sinead McNulty and Foxrock-Cabinteely chairman Glyn Davies to examine the state of ladies football and...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Pat Spillane and Oisín McConville on the case not to make league a sacrificial lamb from 2022-04-20T06:23:10.145358

Pat Spillane and Oisín McConville join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss what the GAA must do to stage the All-Ireland Championships, admit fans to stadiums and generally save Christmas. P...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Tomas Ó Sé elaborates on Sligo situation and Brendan Cummins on hurling qualifiers from 2022-04-20T06:23:10.135177

As Sligo become the first team to forfeit a Championship game due to Covid-19, Tomas Ó Sé joins Mikey Stafford, Rory O'Neill and Kieran Shannon to discuss the situation and his own response to it, ...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: 'Dublin are the truth'... Pat Spillane and Kieran Shannon preview the semi-finals from 2022-04-20T06:23:10.079787

Journalist Kieran Shannon and Kerry legend Pat Spillane join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to preview Dublin v Cavan and Mayo v Tipperary. Can Cavan at least give Dublin something new to think ab...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast - My Icons: Podge Collins from 2022-04-20T06:23:10.071789

Padraic Collins reveals who his inspirations were in both football and hurling and discusses the Clare footballers' ambitions for the season ahead.

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Harps hero Foley reflects on derby joy from 2022-04-20T06:23:10.050228

Adrian Eames and James O'Toole discuss the weekend's Premier Division action with Pat Fenlon. Joining them is the league's top goalscorer Adam Foley of Finn Harps who scored the winner against Der...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Jackie Tyrrell and Ursula Jacob preview the Allianz Hurling League from 2022-04-20T06:23:10.047433

After a fallow spring, the GAA season kicks into gear this weekend with the Allianz Hurling League. Mikey Stafford is joined by Jackie Tyrrell, Ursula Jacob and Denis Walsh of The Sunday Times to p...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: The GAA press conference from both sides, plus the wonder of TJ Reid from 2022-04-20T06:23:10.033795

Eamonn Fitzmaurice, Derek McGrath and Damian Lawlor join Mikey and Rory on this week's show. After Naomi Osaka's stance on press conferences at the French Open, Eamonn discusses his own dealings w...

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RTÉGAA Podcast: Shefflin on need to address hurling equipment&Dolan previews huge league weekend from 2022-04-20T06:23:09.896564

Mikey Stafford is joined by Henry Shefflin, Dessie Dolan and Malachy Clerkin. Henry weighs in on the recent criticism of hurling - saying the lack of regulation of sliotars and hurls is an issue. ...

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The Championship: More fans return as hurling reaches semi -final stage from 2022-04-20T06:23:09.880111

Damian Lawlor hears from Longford County Board chairman Albert Cooney on the boost gained by the phased return of fans to games.

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Time to tweak the sin bin and the real reason for Cluxton confusion from 2022-04-20T06:23:09.877801

On a bumper episode, Mikey Stafford and Rory O’Neill are joined by Oisín McConville, Cora Staunton, Derek McGrath and former inter-county referee Barry Kelly. In football, Oisín and Cora weigh-in ...

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The Championship: Poacher on defensive football&weekend previews from 2022-04-20T06:23:09.874901

Damian Lawlor looks ahead to the weekend's action with Shane Dowling and Keith Higgins. Stephen Poacher defends Roscommon's style and Enda McGinley on fate of smaller counties.

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Shefflin and Dowling preview the hurling semi-finals from 2022-04-20T06:23:09.858773

Henry Shefflin and Shane Dowling join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to preview the All-Ireland hurling semi-finals, Limerick v Waterford and Kilkenny v Cork.

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Cora Staunton previews Dublin-Meath All-Ireland final from 2022-04-20T06:23:09.840573

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Mayo legend Cora Staunton and Damian Lawlor, presenter of The Championship on RTÉ Radio 1, to look ahead to Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Previewing the novel Mayo-Tyrone final, plus camogie decider from 2022-04-20T06:23:09.834648

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Dessie Dolan and Ciaran Whelan to look ahead to Saturday's showdown between Mayo and Tyrone, where a high energy, 80 minutes of chaos is expected. Lat...

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Tyrrell tribute to Maher, O'Rourke on Meath issues | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-04-20T06:23:09.781865

Jackie Tyrrell and Conor Neville join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to pay tribute to the retiring Padraic Maher and assess challenges facing Tipperary and all Limerick's other challengers this y...

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Sampling the fruits of the Orchard with McConville, Daly on hurling weekend | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-04-20T06:23:09.779015

Lots to discuss after a bumper double weekend of league action, so Anthony Daly and John Fogarty join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss hurling, while it's a Armagh double header as Oisin ...

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Donal Óg Cusack tackles the handpass | Weekend previews | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-04-20T06:23:09.766539

Donal Óg Cusack joins Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to preview the weekend's Allianz Hurling League fixtures, with a focus on Limerick's trip to Cusack Park to take on rivals Clare, Dublin versus...

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Waterford building the best matchday 20 | Anthony Daly on hurling | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-04-20T06:23:09.758082

Anthony Daly joins Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to relive his aborted trip to Cusack Park, reflect on another huge performance by Waterford and assess another Limerick red card.

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'Step 1 complete' as Waterford send message | Kerry and Clifford hammer Mayo | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-04-20T06:23:09.596061

Derek McGrath, Ciaran Whelan and Conor McKeon join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to reflect on Allianz League finals weekend, which saw Waterford hurlers beat Cork and Kerry footballers savage Mayo.

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Football&camogie league finals with Valerie Mulcahy | Ailish Considine interview | RTÉGAA Podcast from 2022-04-20T06:23:09.593289

Valerie Mulcahy joins Mikey Stafford and Rory O’Neill to look ahead to the novel Lidl National League final pairing of Meath and Donegal. As well as the Littlewoods Ireland Camogie League final bet...

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Cork devoured once more by the Green Monster | Jackie Tyrrell on hurling weekend | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-04-19T12:00

Jackie Tyrrell joins Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to reflect on the opening round of the All-Ireland hurling championship. Limerick proved the league counts for nowt as they shrugged off their ...

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Limerick's gamble and Leinster lags behind | Hurling championship preview | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-04-14T12:00

The Leinster and Munster hurling championships start this weekend, so Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Liam Sheedy and Philip Lanigan to look ahead to the action. The round robin is b...

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The pre-Easter championship preview with Eamonn Fitzmaurice&Malachy Clerkin | RTÉGAA Podcast from 2022-04-13T12:00

We haven't even eaten our Easter eggs yet and we're looking ahead to the first weekend of the All-Ireland football championship. Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Malachy Clerkin and Ea...

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RTE GAA Podcast: The GAA Media In A Post-Covid World, Plus Sarah Rowe Interview from 2022-04-12T18:44:40.779872

The GAA's relationship with the media is only likely to get stranger as we cope with social distancing, limited press boxes and new broadcasting norms. Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Oisín McConville and Donal Óg Cusack on club v county strife, plus New York vision from 2022-04-06T14:05:52.204978

Donal Óg Cusack and Oisín McConville join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to debate the club v county divisions dominating GAA's return to play, and the GPA's role in modern Gaelic games. Plus New ...

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Anthony Daly on a coming Cork team | Pat Spillane on Kerry's 'issues' | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-03-30T12:00

It's Allianz League final weekend and Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Anthony Daly and Pat Spillane to preview the weekend action. Anthony was hugely impressed by Cork and says they ...

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Dubs drop down and the future of GAA in Belfast | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-03-28T12:00

Rory O’Neill is joined by Michael Foley, Eamon Fitzmaurice and Dónal Óg Cusack to talk about the week’s GAA action, including Dublin’s relegation from the top flight of the NFL and what needs to be...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: McKaigue and McManus discuss Team Ulster, plus a new coaching slot from 2022-03-24T09:44:57.936260

The possibility of creating a combined Ulster hurling team to compete in the Liam MacCarthy is in the news once more. Derry's Chrissy McKaigue and Neil McManus of Antrim join Mikey Stafford and Ror...

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Whelan on football league climax | Jacob on hurling semi-finals | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-03-23T12:00

It's a pivotal weekend in the Allianz Football League. Ciaran Whelan joins Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the tightness of Division 1 and the farcical scheduling in Division 4. Ursula ...

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Tribesmen on a quest and life on the Tailteann bubble | McStay and Clerkin on football | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-03-21T12:00

It was another compelling weekend of football in the Allianz League, with Kevin McStay and Malachy Clerkin joining Mikey Stafford and Rory O’Neill. We discuss life on the bubble of the Tailteann Cu...

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Whelan on Tailteann snakes and ladders | McGrath on search for meaningful hurling | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-03-17T12:00

Ahead of a bumper weekend of Allianz League action, Mikey Stafford and Rory O’Neill are joined by Colm Keys of the Irish Independent, Ciaran Whelan and Derek McGrath.

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Dublin find their mojo, Cork shambles and GPA's next step | Spillane on football | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-03-14T12:00

Pat Spillane and Niall McCoy join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to review the weekend's Allianz League action and discuss the row brewing between the GPA and GAA over expenses. Plus Pat relives ...

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Relegation battle of Healy Park&Derry's rise | Fitzmaurice&O'Kane on football | RTÉGAA podcast from 2022-03-10T12:00

Eamonn Fitzmaurice and Cahair O'Kane of the Irish News join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to a pivotal weekend in Allianz Football League. Dublin travel to Omagh for a relegation s...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Spillane and Cavanagh on half-forwards, Michael Jordan and Pat's NFL career from 2022-03-09T18:01:33.147822

Runaway vote leader Pat Spillane and five-time All-Star Sean Cavanagh join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the best half-forwards of The Sunday Game era. Pat fills us in on International...

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RTÉGAA Podcast: Michael Duignan and Anthony Daly on the wonder of Shefflin, English&Canning from 2022-03-07T12:11:40.440444

We've reached the half-forward line on the All-Star hurling team of The Sunday Game era, so Michael Duignan and Anthony Daly join Rory O'Neill and Mikey Stafford to discuss some of the finest hurli...

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Sheedy on Limerick and Egan's managerial qualities | Spillane on Dublin slump | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-02-28T12:00

Mikey Stafford and Rory O’Neill are joined by Conor McKeon, Liam Sheedy and Pat Spillane. Liam believes John Kiely will be hoping Limerick get their lapses of concentration out of the system befor...

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Marty Morrissey on congress| Dalo on improving Wexford | Whelan on Dubs v Kildare | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-02-24T12:00

Ahead of Congress, Mikey Stafford and Rory O’Neill are joined by RTÉ GAA Correspondent Marty Morrissey to look at some of the more significant motions on the agenda, while Ciaran Whelan looks ahead...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Ó Sé and Whelan pick favourite midfielders of The Sunday Game era from 2022-02-22T05:52:26.455770

With the defence already selected by RTÉ.ie readers, we are on to the midfield. Tomas Ó Sé and live contender Ciaran Whelan join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the best centre-fielders....

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Sunday Sport - Davy Fitzgerald reacts to possible return to action from 2022-02-22T05:52:26.454678

Wexford Senior Hurling Manager Davy Fitzgerald was a guest on "Sunday Sport" on RTÉ Radio One with Presenter Jacqui Hurley. The Clare native reacted to the latest Government announcement on the Roa...

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Sunday Sport - Great GAA Speeches - Anthony Molloy - Donegal 1992 from 2022-02-22T05:52:26.453837

This week in our series of 'Great GAA Speeches', Anthony Molloy joined Jacqui Hurley on RTÉ Radio One "Sunday Sport" to recall Donegal's breakthrough All-Ireland SFC success of 1992. Molloy became ...

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February madness and Dubs lose faith | Fitzmaurice and O'Rourke on football | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-02-21T12:00

As the weather struck this weekend Colm O'Rourke and Eamonn Fitzmaurice join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to ask if the GAA's new split season is damaging inter-county game already. Eamonn spo...

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Tyrone take medicine and Miracle of London | McStay and Clerkin on football | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-02-17T12:00

Kevin McStay and Malachy Clerkin join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the weekend's Allianz Football League action, with a healthy focus on Divisions 4, 3 and 2. London and Limeri...

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Limerick 'edge' and poor Tipp v Kilkenny game | Hurling with Shane Dowling | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-02-14T12:00

Former Limerick hurler Shane Dowling joins Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill. Shane reflects on Gearóid Hegarty's red card in Limerick's loss to Galway, Rory discusses the Mark Keane experiment in Co...

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The joys of winter hurling with Daly, the Galway rebuild and club final preview | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-02-10T12:00

Anthony Daly and Conor Neville join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the pros and cons of a hurling season played predominantly in winter and spring. They look ahead to the big clash of L...

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McStay and Foley on stagnating Dubs in an urgent league | RTÉ GAA podcast from 2022-01-31T12:00

Kevin McStay and Michael Foley of the Sunday Times join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to review an eventful, sodden opening weekend of Allianz League action. What do managers need from these two ...

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Spillane and Whelan league preview, green proposal critique | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2022-01-27T12:00

Pat Spillane and Ciaran Whelan join Rory O'Neill and Mikey Stafford to look ahead to the Allianz Football League season. The lads also give their thoughts on the new football championship structur...

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Jacqui's Christmas Sporting Selection Box from 2021-12-22T12:00

Join Jacqui Hurley as she welcomes six of Ireland's most successful sportswomen to compete in a light-hearted quiz, all about a superb 2021 for women's sport. Featuring Rachael Blackmore, Eve McCry...

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Pat Spillane versus Anthony Daly in the great 2021 GAA quiz | RTÉ GAA Podcast from 2021-12-20T12:00

Football pundit Pat Spillane and hurling analyst Anthony Daly go head to head, against Sunday Game producer Rory O'Neill, in a battle of wits to find out who is the greatest dual code GAA brain of...

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All-Star hurling goalkeeper of The Sunday Game era with Daly and Cummins from 2021-12-18T05:26:04.306668

With sport on hiatus, we have some hurling sport by selecting the best hurling All-Star goalkeeper of The Sunday Game era. Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Anthony Daly and bonafide go...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Proposal B or not Proposal B, that is the question from 2021-10-20T12:00

Ahead of Saturday's special congress Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Kieran Shannon and Tomas Ó Sé to discuss the pros and cons of the league-based senior football championship struct...

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'We need a shortened inter-county season from 2021-10-06T11:51:15.636330

UCD professor and former Offaly manager on just one of things needed to fix the fixture chaos.

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Anthony Daly and Barry Kelly on 5 new rules to potentially improve hurling from 2021-09-23T12:00

Limerick prevailed in the All-Ireland final with an eye-catching, record scoreline of 3-32 against Cork. Mikey Stafford is joined by Anthony Daly and former inter-county referee Barry Kelly to loo...

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New man reflects worldwide growth in Gaelic games from 2021-09-22T00:45:36.394600

On a busy show, Rory O'Neill is joined by Marty Morrissey, Paul Rouse, Colm Keyes and Oisin McConville to reflect on the election of new GAA president Larry McCarthy and what he will bring to the r...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Raking over the All-Ireland ashes and surveying the 2022 runners and riders from 2021-09-16T12:00

Rory O'Neill and Mikey Stafford welcome back Ciaran Whelan and Dessie Dolan to reflect on Tyrone's All-Ireland triumph. The Red Hand are a young and dedicated team that could inspire the next wave...

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The Championship: All-Ireland football and camogie finals preview from 2021-09-10T12:00

Keith Higgins, Enda McGinley and Aoife Sheehan join Damian Lawlor to preview the All-Ireland senior football and camogie finals.

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Tipp seeks spring lift, Kerry too open from 2021-08-28T04:11:39.949664

Brendan Cummins and Pat Spillane join us to review the second weekend of league After losing both of their opening games in hurling's top flight, Brendan assesses where Tipperary are at early on Af...

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The Championship: Football semi-final preview from 2021-08-27T12:00

Steven Poacher dissects Niall Morgan’s role and the Tyrone kickout ahead of their All-Ireland semi-final against Kerry. Neil Ewing recalls Sligo’s Covid distractions. Shane Dowling summarises Limer...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Fitzmaurice and McStay preview Kerry v Tyrone from 2021-08-26T12:00

After a 13-day delay, Kerry will face Tyrone in the All-Ireland SFC semi-final. Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Kevin McStay and Eamonn Fitzmaurice to discuss the impact Tyrone's Covi...

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Can Cork topple Limerick in All-Ireland SHC final? from 2021-08-18T12:00

This week, Sunday Game producer Rory O'Neill is joined by Jackie Tyrrell, Brendan Cummins and Marty Morrissey to preview this year's very first All-Ireland SHC between Cork and Limerick.

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The Championship from 2021-08-13T12:00

On this week's show presented by Damian Lawlor, Sean Boylan, Roscommon chairman Brian Carroll, Keith Higgins and Shane Dowling ?reflect on the latest hurling and football news while also looking ah...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Covid chaos but there's always Mayo v Dublin from 2021-08-10T12:00

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Ciaran Whelan and Kevin McStay to look ahead to the All-Ireland SFC semi-final between Dublin and Mayo, and discuss the postponement of the Kerry-Tyron...

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The Championship: Liam Dunne on Davy exit&weekend previews from 2021-07-30T12:00

On this week's Championship programme with Damian Lawlor Liam Dunne joins Damian discusses Davy Fitzgerald stepping down as Wexford hurling manager. The tactics board with Shane Dowling and Keith ...

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'One of the greatest'- Joe Canning retires&provincial football previews from 2021-07-28T12:00

As we were recording this week's show, news broke of Joe Canning's retirement. Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill get the immediate reaction of Brendan Cummins and Anthony Daly to the end of the inter...

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The Championship: Meehan and Kerrigan on provincial finals from 2021-07-23T12:00

On this week's Championship programme with Damian Lawlor, Shane Dowling looks ahead to the weekend’s hurling qualifiers, plus Cork All-Ireland winner Paul Kerrigan and Galway’s Michael Meehan on pr...

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Jim Gavin's legacy and Dublin's future from 2021-07-23T03:19:52.493178

Following the surprise departure of Jim Gavin, we look back on the era of dominance that the former manager led with Dublin and the legacy he leaves behind. Mikey Stafford is joined by Pat Spillan...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Spillane on Cork's impossible task and Cummins on Cork's desperate need from 2021-07-22T12:00

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Michael Foley of The Sunday Times, Pat Spillane and Brendan Cummins to preview the weekend's matches. In football Spillane can't see how Cork can beat ...

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The Championship: Eoin Larkin and Niall McNamee interviews from 2021-07-16T12:00

Ahead of the championship weekend, Damian Lawlor is joined by former Hurler Of The Year, the eight-time All-Ireland winner Eoin Larkin. Offaly footballer Niall McNamee reflects on his longevity and...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Shaping football's future and huge weekend of hurling from 2021-07-13T12:00

Mikey Stafford and Rory O’Neill are joined by Dessie Dolan and Conor Neville of RTÉ Online to look at the GAA’s three proposals to restructure the championship. In hurling, Brendan Cummins joins t...

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St Mullins' dramatic day, Kerry final preview from 2021-07-05T06:57:28.163892

Martin Kavanagh joins us on the RTÉ GAA Podcast this week after their win over Cuala and positive news on selector Michael Ryan after his health scare. Colm Cooper is also with us to preview the Ke...

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Managing King Con's Cuala and remembering The Double from 2021-07-03T06:53:29.788022

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by the editor of the42.ie Adrian Russell, to chat about his new book 'The Double: How Cork Made GAA History'. Cuala senior hurling manager Willie Maher jo...

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RTÉGAA Podcast: Wonder hurling scores&the Donaghy project from 2021-06-30T12:00

Jackie Tyrrell, Eamonn Fitzmaurice and Damian Lawlor join Mikey Stafford and Rory O’Neill. Jackie and the lads try to describe James Duggan’s wonder score for the Laois Under 20s, while Eamonn pay...

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Cork's future is now and what players want from 2021-06-29T05:16:44.653887

Mikey Stafford is joined by Sunday Game series producer Rory O'Neill, Pat Nolan of the Irish Daily Mirror and Denis Walsh of the Sunday Times to discuss Cork's big week of hurling appointments. The...

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The Championship: Sheehan reflects on Cork retirement from 2021-06-25T12:00

Damian Lawlor is joined by Keith Higgins and Shane Dowling to reflect on the week's big stories while also looking ahead to the weekend's action. Dan Shanahan reflects on one his his great days wit...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Football preview pod - Thy Kingdom comes for the almighty Dubs from 2021-06-23T12:00

Kevin McStay and Michael Foley join Mikey Stafford and Rory O’Neill to preview the All-Ireland football championship – a tournament where 29 games are played and Kerry and Dublin meet in the final,...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Previewing the hurling championship - can Limerick's green machine be stopped? from 2021-06-23T12:00

The Munster and Leinster Hurling Championships begin this weekend, and Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Brendan Cummins and Conor McKeon for a preview pod.

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Has Stephen Cluxton played his last game for Dublin? from 2021-06-17T12:00

Ciaran Whelan and Anthony Daly join Mikey Stafford and Rory O’Neill to reflect on the unique Allianz Football and Hurling leagues. As speculation grows that Stephen Cluxton has played his last game...

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Camogie finals preview and psychology of replays from 2021-06-17T05:45:13.621019

Des Cahill is joined by four-time All-Ireland winner Kate Kelly, Kerry legend Colm Cooper, journalist Cliona Foley and Mikey Stafford of RTÉ Online to look ahead to Sunday's camogie finals and disc...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Tomas Ó Sé and Oisín McConville on the lost art of defending and Covid confusion from 2021-05-26T12:00

Tomas Ó Sé and Oisín McConville join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the Covid mess between Wexford and Clare, the return of fans in the North and the weekend's games. The two lads also...

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RTÉGAA Podcast: Spillane on potential golden age of football&Dowling on Limerick criticism from 2021-05-19T12:00

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Colm Keys, Shane Dowling and Pat Spillane to discuss, among other things, John Kiely's retracted diving comments, Wexford's Covid outbreak, David Cliff...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: All-Ireland football semi-final special from 2021-05-15T08:03:03.743693

This week Des Cahill and Peter Sweeney are joined by Kerry legend Colm Cooper and former Westmeath All Star Dessie Dolan to talk about the All-Ireland football semi-final clashes between Dublin and...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Shane Roche and Kevin McStay preview football league and Katie Power on camogie from 2021-05-12T12:00

Mikey Stafford is joined by Kevin McStay, Wexford manager Shane Roche and RTÉ GAA reporter Damian Lawlor to look ahead to the Allianz Football League.. Also, Mikey chats to Kilkenny camogie star K...

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Donal Og on his punditry and Gooch previews Super 8s from 2021-05-06T13:34:11.498709

Des Cahill and Peter Sweeney are joined by Donal Óg Cusack, Colm Cooper and journalist Eamon Donoghue on this week's podcast. Donal Óg talks about the analysis on last week's The Sunday Game and hi...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Dowling and Whelan on club return and mourning your GAA retirement from 2021-04-29T12:00

Shane Dowling and Ciaran Whelan join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill this week as the GAA world awaits word on when club training can return. The lads discuss how the hurling and football leagues c...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Ó Sé and Daly relive painful laps in pre-season and discuss over-training from 2021-04-22T12:00

As inter-county teams return to training this week, Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Anthony Daly and Tomas Ó Sé to recall some pre-season war stories and discuss the level of commitme...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Spillane and Cummins on sacrifice of risk in face of sports science from 2021-04-15T12:00

Back after the winter hiatus, Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Pat Spillane and Brendan Cummins, with the lads in philosophical mood. They ponder the elimination of risk from game plan...

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Two tiers, backpasses and relationships with the media from 2021-04-06T04:30:08.457691

On this week's podcast Des and Peter are joined by Kerry football legend Colm Cooper, former Cork goalkeeper Donal Óg Cusack and The Sunday Game Live producer Rory O'Neill. Up for discussion are pr...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast - My Icons: Paul Broderick from 2021-03-25T12:00

Carlow footballer Paul Broderick tells us about failed attempts to dye his hair like Mayo legend Ciarán McDonald's, his admiration for the steely Meath team of the 90s and shares his thoughts on th...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast - My Icons: Neil McManus from 2021-03-25T12:00

The Antrim star tells us about being inspired by the Saffrons heroes of '89, Sambo McNaughton's unusual method of dropping players, and his favourite Munster forwards.

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RTÉ GAA Podcast - My Icons: Conor Sweeney from 2021-03-12T12:00

Tipperary captain and All-Star Conor Sweeney reveals his Gaelic football idols and looks back on a momentous season for the Munster champions.

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Larry McCarthy interviewed by Marty Morrissey as he assumes GAA Presidency from 2021-02-27T12:00

SATURDAY SPORT| Marty Morrissey chats to Larry McCarthy about his hopes for his term as GAA president and what his priorities will be

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Hurling full-back line of The Sunday Game era from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Jackie Tyrrell and Michael Duignan join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the difference between a full-back and a corner-back, the glory of Eddie O'Connor's temper and the greatest defend...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Ó Sé & Cake Curran on goalies from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

It's Monday of another week in social distancing land, so Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill meet up with Shane 'Cake' Curran and Tomas Ó Sé on Skype to discuss the top goalkeepers of the last 41 years.

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Moran’s magic, the marauding Brendan Maher and a ‘Team Ulster’ in hurling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mikey Stafford is joined by Adrian McGuckin to reflect on the managerial career of Mickey Moran. Brendan Cummins salutes Borris-Illeigh’s renaissance man Brendan Maher. Rory O’Neill and James McMah...

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History for Padraig Pearses and rule changes at Congress from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Pat Flanagan join us after leading Padraig Pearses to a historic Roscommon football title , while Marie Crowe chats to Niall Gilligan and Davy Fitzgerald of Sixmilebridge This week's podcast is ho...

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Managers & their mental health, plus semi-final preview from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the latest edition of the RTÉ GAA Podcast, hosts Des Cahill and Peter Sweeney are joined by Cork legend Dónal Óg Cusack and Emma Duffy of The42.ie, and topics covered include the increasing dema...

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Records fall, smart sliotars & smart fouling from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's RTÉ GAA Podcast Colm Cooper talks about the prospects of Cillian O'Connor taking his all-time championship scoring record in his own Killarney back yard and Dónal Óg Cusack discusses...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast - Episode 1 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hosts Des Cahill and Peter Sweeney are joined by Donal Og Cusack and Colm Cooper for the first episode of the 2019 RTÉ GAA Podcast

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RTÉ GAA PODCAST - Dublin to meet Tyrone in Final from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's RTE GAA Podcast, Damian Lawlor is joined by former Dublin football captain Paddy Christie and Leitrim forward Emlyn Mulligan as they reflect on the All-Ireland semi-final victories f...

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RTE GAA PODCAST - 'We thought it was over' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Damian Lawlor is joined by Kilkenny's Eoin Larkin, Tipperary's Jason Forde and a very pleased Joe Quaid of Limerick to reflect on an epic weekend in the All-Ireland SHC semi-finals.

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RTE GAA PODCAST - 'Officials also have to respect Managers' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Damian Lawlor is joined by John O'Leary, Martin McHugh and Shane Curran to discuss the excitement and talking points following the second round of the Super 8s.

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RTE GAA PODCAST - "Galway will not want to meet Limerick" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's RTÉ GAA podcast - Damian Lawlor is joined by former Dublin manager Paul Caffrey and former Galway midfielder Sean O'Domhnaill on the first weekend of the football Super 8's with bi...

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RTÉ GAA PODCAST - 'Dublin are going to lose a game in the Super 8s' from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Longford Footballer Mickey Quinn favours a two-tier Football Championship and believes that Dublin will lose a game in the Super 8s. In hurling, Anthony Daly and Tom Dempsey reflect on the Tribesme...

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RTE GAA PODCAST - Newbridge seals victory for Kildare from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On this week's RTE GAA Podcast - Damian Lawlor is joined by former Kildare Player and successful U-21 Manager Peter McConnon as well as Kildare Journalist - Ger McNally to reflect on a famous night...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Dublin v Mayo preview from 2020-12-17T12:00

The panel look ahead to the latest renewal in Mayo's modern day quest to beat the Dubs

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Brendan Cummins and Aoife Sheehan preview hurling, camogie and Joe McDonagh finals from 2020-12-10T12:00

Brendan Cummins and former Limerick camogie star Aoife Sheehan look ahead to a massive weekend of action. Brendan looks at the puckout strategies of Limerick and Waterford and how they could influ...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: McStay and Connellan tackle issue of funding and Dublin domination from 2020-11-25T12:00

Retired Westmeath footballer John Connellan penned an open letter on the threat posed to the GAA by the funding model that has sparked the resurgence in the capital. Connellan, Kevin McStay, Conor ...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: AnthonyDaly and Aoife Sheehan look ahead to semi-finals in hurling and camogie from 2020-11-25T12:00

Ahead of a huge weekend of hurling and camogie action, Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by former Limerick camogie star Aoife Sheehan and Anthony Daly to preview the Waterford-Kilkenny an...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: McStay on provincial finals and Daly previews hurling quarter-finals from 2020-11-19T12:00

After this weekend there will be just eight teams left in the All-Ireland championships. Kevin McStay and Anthony Daly join Mikey Stafford, Rory O'Neill and Colm Keys of the Irish Independent to lo...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Fitzmaurice on Harte and Kerry fallout, Duignan looks at huge weekend of hurling from 2020-11-12T12:00

As doubt surrounds Mickey Harte's future as Tyrone manager, Eamonn Fitzmaurice and Malachy Clerkin join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss his legacy, the fallout in Kerry and the weekend's...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Ulster football and hurling philosophy with Oisin McConville and Derek McGrath from 2020-10-29T12:00

It's a huge weekend of Championship action and to discuss it all Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Colm Keys of the Irish Independent, Oisin McConville and Derek McGrath.

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Jackie Tyrrell and Dessie Dolan on league legitimacy and pointless challenge games from 2020-10-22T12:00

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Jackie Tyrrell, Dessie Dolan and John Fogarty of the Irish Examiner to wade through the latest Covid chaos, look ahead to the weekend matches and weigh...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Cummins and Jacob look ahead to a throwback hurling championship from 2020-10-15T12:00

With little over a week to throw-in, there is already plenty of intrigue around this year's hurling championship. Starting in October, with the second wave of Coronavirus upon us and that other pl...

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TomasÓSé&Ciaran Whelan preview the return of inter-county football from 2020-10-15T12:00

The Allianz Leagues return this weekend with two rounds to play and the anticipation is on another level after the shutdown of inter-county action in March. Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are join...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Inter-county coronavirus concerns increase as Championship looms from 2020-09-25T12:00

The postponement of the Donegal SFC final and increased restrictions on both sides of the border mean that the smooth and scheduled running of the Ulster and All-Ireland championships are, once mor...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Spillane and Daly on dual challengers, county return and Galvin's departure from 2020-09-17T12:00

Pat Spillane and Anthony Daly join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill on this week's podcast, where they chat about the dual clubs still excelling on two fronts, the GAA's plans to cap inter-county sp...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: When one David Clifford red card is much more red than another from 2020-09-10T12:00

Marty Morrissey and Colm Keys join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the GAA's proposal to shift its calendar, as well as looking at the latest plans to run off the championship amid the C...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Brendan Cummins and Simon Donohoe on the Wexford Model and future for dual players from 2020-08-27T12:00

Shelmaliers victorious captain and Wexford corner-back Simon Donohoe joins Brendan Cummins, Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the derided and then lauded Wexford county championships struc...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Clerkin and Whelan on spectator ban and prospect of 2020 Championship from 2020-08-20T12:00

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Sunday Game analyst Ciaran Whelan and Dick Clerkin, a member of the GAA's Covid Advisory Committee, to discuss another eventful week for sport amid Cov...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Paraic Fanning and Derek McGrath chat GPA calendar and famous Waterford rivalries from 2020-08-13T12:00

Ahead of this weekend's Waterford SHC showdown between city rivals Mount Sion and De La Salle, Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by former Waterford managers Derek McGrath and Paraic Fanni...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Colm O'Rourke and John Fogarty on GPA and parlous state of GAA finances from 2020-07-30T12:00

As the GPA this week held their AGM, Colm O'Rourke and Irish Examiner GAA correspondent John Fogarty join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the role the players' body have within the GAA a...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Jackie Tyrrell the full-forward, Covid latest and Dean Rock's worth from 2020-07-23T12:00

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill welcome RTÉ GAA Correspondent Marty Morrissey, GAA reporter Damian Lawlor and Kilkenny legend Jackie Tyrrell to discuss Jackie's surprising junior hurling plans, the...

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RTÉGAA Podcast: Pat Spillane and Anthony Daly on Horan's plea, marked county men&referees'plight from 2020-07-17T12:00

Pat Spillane and Anthony Daly join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the GAA's plea for an increase in capacity from 200, the worrying trend in GAA clubs suspending activity, the challenge...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Penalty shootouts for Christmas and sports psychology for beginners from 2020-06-26T12:00

We convene a special podcast following Leinster and Munster hurling draws, with Brendan Cummins and Tomas Ó Sé giving Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill their thoughts after a significant day in the r...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: McStay and Dolan on the return of knockout football, plus female coaching special from 2020-06-19T12:00

With the GAA moving towards a return to action, Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Dessie Dolan and Kevin McStay to discuss the prospect of a straight knockout championship. Plus Cliodh...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Eamon O'Shea and Martin Fogarty on hurling essentials and the return to play from 2020-06-12T12:00

Mikey Stafford is joined by legendary hurling coaches Martin Fogarty and Eamon O'Shea to discuss their hurling philosophies, why the basics are the still the key, and the joy of striking.

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Strange bedfellows? The history of Gaelic football and basketball from 2020-05-29T12:00

Following huge interest in The Last Dance, Mikey Stafford chats to DCU Mercy head coach Mark Ingle and Irish Examiner columnist Kieran Shannon about the legacy of Michael Jordan, the history of bas...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Donal Óg Cusack and Derek McGrath on effects of lockdown and best full-forwards from 2020-05-21T12:00

This week Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Donal Óg Cusack and Derek McGrath to assess the impact of the coronavirus shutdown on the mental health of GAA players. The pair also discuss...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: The Gooch and McStay celebrate Gaelic football's greatest entertainers from 2020-05-14T12:00

We have reached the final decision on our All-Star football team of The Sunday Game era, and who better to argue the toss on the full-forward line than Colm Cooper and Kevin McStay. The Gooch gives...

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RTÉ GAA podcast: Cummins and McGrath discuss best hurling midfielders of The Sunday Game era from 2020-04-30T12:00

After some controversial selections from the public in the defence, we move onto discussing the midfield on the All-Star team of The Sunday Game era. Ken McGrath and Brendan Cummins join Mikey Staf...

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Sunday Sport - Great GAA Speeches - Ray Silke 1998 from 2020-04-26T12:00

In our series of 'Great GAA Speeches', Ray Silke joined John Murray on RTÉ Radio One "Sunday Sport" to recall Galway's 1998 All-Ireland SFC success - as the Tribesmen overcame the pre match favouri...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Henry Shefflin and Neil McManus on evolution of hurling half-backs from 2020-04-23T12:00

We are currently selecting the half-backs for All-Star hurling team of the Sunday Game era, and Henry Shefflin and Neil McManus join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the heroes of the pas...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: McStay and Cooper pick best half-backs of The Sunday Game era from 2020-04-21T12:00

With our full-back line and goalkeeper selected we move on to the best Gaelic football half-backs of The Sunday Game Era. Colm Cooper and Kevin McStay join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discus...

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Sunday Sport - Great GAA Speeches - Peter Canavan 2003 from 2020-04-21T12:00

In our series of 'Great GAA Speeches', Peter Canavan joined Jacqui Hurley on RTÉ Radio One "Sunday Sport" to recall Tyrone's 2003 All-Ireland SFC success - a day raw with emotion, pride and joy. Ca...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Michael Murphy and Pat Spillane chat full-back lines from 2020-04-16T12:00

We continue with the thankless task of picking the best Gaelic football team of The Sunday Game era. Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Pat Spillane and Michael Murphy to discuss the rea...

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Tomas Ó Sé on Buckley exit and Killian Doyle interview from 2020-03-10T12:00

Rory O'Neill is joined by James McMahon of RTÉ Online to discuss the potential implications of COVID-19 on GAA season. Tomas Ó Sé gives his take on exit of Donie Buckley from Kerry backroom, while ...

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Colm O'Rourke on Dublin's invincibility and Bubbles embraces cynicism from 2020-02-25T12:00

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Colm O'Rourke and James McMahon. O'Rourke runs the rule over Galway, Mayo and Dublin, before casting an eye forward to Congress. Tipperary's John 'Bubb...

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Jackie Tyrrell on conditioned Wexford and Colm Collins' big idea from 2020-02-18T12:00

This week Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Conor McKeon of The Herald as they discuss the weather (events), the GPA's hardline stance and commemorating the War of Independence. Also, ...

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GAA finances and Kevin McStay tackles cynicism from 2020-02-11T12:00

On this week's RTÉ GAA podcast Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Kevin McStay to examine the scourge of cynicism in football. Retired inter-county referee Barry Kelly speaks in favour o...

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Opening league weekend leaves a mark from 2020-01-28T12:00

Eddie Brennan and Aidan O'Rourke join us after the opening weekend of the Allianz Football and Hurling leagues. Aidan talks us through how the mark can be used for good by teams, while Eddie reflec...

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Smart sliotars, rule changes and Galway ambitions from 2020-01-21T12:00

The focus this week is on new rules, new formats and new sliotars. Mikey Stafford is joined in studio by The Examiner’s GAA correspondent John Fogarty, RTÉ Sport’s Declan Whooley and Sunday Game p...

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Club final special with Colm Cooper and Anthony Daly from 2020-01-14T12:00

Colm Cooper and Anthony Daly join Mikey Stafford to look ahead to the AIB All-Ireland club finals. While Cooper fancies Corofin to make it three in a row against Kilcoo, Daly gives Borris-Ileagh a ...

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RTÉ GAA podcast: Daly and Ó Sé's 2020 predictions from 2019-12-17T12:00

Anthony Daly and Tomás Ó Sé look into their respective hurling and football crystal balls for 2020, while Mikey Stafford is joined in studio by Declan Whooley to talk about the latest GAA news stor...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: McDonald for Mayo, Galvin's Wexford rising? from 2019-12-10T12:00

Mikey Stafford is joined by former Mayo player and team-mate of McDonal Austin O'Malley to reflect on the news that Ciarán McDonald has joined the Mayo senior football backroom team. Rory O'Neill a...

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'Dead duck' championships preventing fixture solution - O'Rourke from 2019-11-26T12:00

Colm O’Rourke joins the panel to discuss the latest goings-on with the CPA’s withdrawal from the Fixtures Calendar Review Task Force. Kilcoo corner-forward Conor Laverty is on the line to chat abou...

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RTÉ GAA podcast: Munster final and hiding for Stacks from 2019-11-19T12:00

Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill chat to Brendan Maher ahead of Borris Ileagh's Munster Club hurling final against Ballygunner, while Tomás Ó Sé shares his thoughts on Nemo Rangers' walloping of Ker...

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How important is Club Championship? from 2019-11-12T12:00

Des Cahill welcomes Malachy Clerkin of the Irish Times to discuss his views on the importance of the Club Championship, while Gary Dolan joins us to chat about his busy weekend in becoming a parent...

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Henry Shefflin interview and big weekend for Ratoath from 2019-10-29T12:00

On this week's RTÉ GAA Podcast Mikey Stafford chats to Ballyhale Shamrocks manager Henry Shefflin about an emotional weekend for the Kilkenny club, while Eoin Ryan of RTÉ Sport Online and Philip La...

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Ends in tiers for football's gigantic middle class from 2019-10-22T12:00

On this week's RTÉ GAA podcast, Mikey Stafford is joined by Michael Foley of The Sunday Times, Sunday Game producer Rory O'Neill and RTÉ Online's Declan Whooley to look back at Special Congress and...

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Tier 2 haste and Declan Bonner on playing into his 50s from 2019-09-24T12:00

Mikey Stafford is joined by Sunday Game series producer Rory O'Neill and Conan Doherty of Sports Joe to discuss the biggest stories of the week, plus Donegal manager Declan Bonner joins us on the p...

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Dublin the greatest team in history and the future of GAA? from 2019-09-17T12:00

Peter Sweeney is joined by Colm Keys of the Irish Independent, former Offaly manager Paul Rouse and Mikey Stafford of RTÉ Sport to look back on the All-Ireland final and what Dublin's win means for...

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Replay and Ladies final preview from 2019-09-12T12:00

Des Cahill and Peter Sweeney are joined by Denise Masterson, Aidan O'Rourke, James McMahon to preview the All-Ireland Football final replay and the Ladies final

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All-Ireland Football final preview special from 2019-08-29T12:00

This week Des Cahill and Peter Sweeney are joined by Kerry legend Colm Cooper, former Dublin star Ger Brennan and Pat Nolan of the Irish Mirror to look forward to the All-Ireland football final. Th...

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All-Ireland Hurling final preview special from 2019-08-15T12:00

Des Cahill and Peter Sweeney are joined by Donal Og Cusack, Jackie Tyrrell and Vincent Hogan of the Irish Independent to preview this week's titanic tussle of Kilkenny and Tipperary in the All-Irel...

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Goalkeeping greatness and Cody's mind-blowing last four record from 2019-07-25T14:00

Des Cahill and Peter Sweeney are joined by Dónal Óg Cusack, Ursula Jacob and Karl O'Kane to talk about the current Golden Age of Goalkeepers, Brian Cody's mind-blowing All-Ireland semi-final record...

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Cork's calamity and the Connolly conundrum from 2019-07-18T14:00

Des Cahill and Peter Sweeney are joined by Dónal Óg Cusack, Colm Cooper and Wes Liddy to talk about Cork hurlers, Diarmuid Connolly's comeback, returning the All-Ireland finals to September and wha...

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RTÉ GAA Podcast: Davy Fitz's magic and Dublin funding from 2019-06-27T14:00

Des Cahill and Peter Sweeney are joined by Donal Óg Cusack, Colm Cooper and Philip Lanigan of the Irish Daily Mail

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Parnell Park Passion and Qualifier Quests from 2019-06-21T14:00

Hosts Des Cahill and Peter Sweeney are joined by former Westmeath footballer Dessie Dolan, retired Offaly hurler and one-time selector Brian Carroll, plus The Herald's Conor McKeon. On the agenda i...

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Cynical hurling and the rise of Ulster football from 2019-06-13T14:00

Hosts Des Cahill and Peter Sweeney are joined by Colm Cooper and John Fogarty of the Irish Examiner to discuss cynical play in hurling and the rise of the Ulster Football Championship

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