Peter Canavan and Declan Bogue join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to preview this weekend's Allianz Football League action. Is Roscommon and Galway the game with the most hanging on it? Jackie Tyrrell joins to look ahead to the the hurling league, and wonders if Cork would gain the most from silverware this spring.
2/1/2024 • 1 hour, 2 minutes, 26 seconds
Monaghan repeat the trick | Donegal start with a bang | RTÉ GAA Podcast
Enda McGinley and Éamonn Fitzmaurice join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on the opening weekend of the Allianz Football League. Monaghan beat the Dubs (again), while Derry had a statement win in Tralee. In Division 2 Jimmy McGuinness marked his return to the competition with a massive win over Cork.
1/29/2024 • 46 minutes, 14 seconds
Monaghan and Tyrone in trouble? | Allianz Football League Preview | RTÉ GAA Podcast
Ciarán Whelan. and Lee Keegan join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the new season, which properly gets underway this weekend with the start of the Allianz Football League
1/25/2024 • 50 minutes, 33 seconds
The Championship: TG4 All-Ireland Senior final preview
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 looks at the current state of Gaelic football.
8/11/2023 • 27 minutes, 22 seconds
The Championship: Camogie finals preview
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.
8/4/2023 • 27 minutes, 1 second
Whelo & Ó Sé reflect on Dublin' beating Kerry, plus perils of drinking & tweeting
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 Mikey Stafford. We couldn't let Paul Flynn's late night tweet go unmentioned, which leads into a debate on footballer of the year.
8/1/2023 • 52 minutes, 38 seconds
The Championship: Ger Brennan, Darran O'Sullivan and Keith Higgins preview Dublin v Kerry
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.
7/28/2023 • 27 minutes, 27 seconds
Gooch and Mossy on Dublin versus Kerry
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 together for one more Celtic Cross?
7/27/2023 • 34 minutes, 59 seconds
Limerick join the pantheon of great teams and a message to Croke Park mothership
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.
7/24/2023 • 35 minutes, 38 seconds
The Championship: Larkin and Condon on final | Egan on Wexford exit
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 manager this week.
7/21/2023 • 27 minutes, 35 seconds
Kilkenny puck-out and stifling Gillane or Cody | How to win the hurling final
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's win for Limerick in the decider? Should we read anything into the league final? And just how important will referee John Keenan be to the outcome?
7/20/2023 • 35 minutes, 9 seconds
Dublin and Kerry all over again after testing semi-finals
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 Monaghan and Derry respectively Meath defeated Down to claim the Tailteann Cup and the panel have their say the Royals.
7/17/2023 • 42 minutes, 31 seconds
The Championship - Football reaching fever pitch
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 final of the Tailteann Cup.
7/14/2023 • 27 minutes, 19 seconds
Kerry and Dublin big favourites | Derry and Monaghan have hope
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 it will play out? The panel also look at the Tailteann Cup final between Down and Meath
7/13/2023 • 48 minutes, 18 seconds
Limerick & Kilkenny to do it all over again | McGrath & Kelly on contrasting semis
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 Galway. Clare will be disappointed, but there is no denying the incredible skill levels and attitude of Kilkenny - whoever the manager.
7/10/2023 • 53 minutes, 21 seconds
The Championship - Hurling final spots up for grabs
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 showpiece.
7/7/2023 • 25 minutes, 28 seconds
Hurling semi-finals preview: Two matches that will comfortably live up to the hype
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-finals, with Kilkenny and Cork meeting off earlier than most expected and Antrim reaching the last six to take on Tipperary.
7/6/2023 • 42 minutes, 43 seconds
Kerry and Dublin hit their stride | Plenty to ponder for Mayo and Tyrone
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 Monaghan prevent a Kerry-Dublin final? And where do Mayo, Tyrone, Cork and Armagh go from here?
7/3/2023 • 56 minutes, 47 seconds
The Championship - Football quarter-finals and future of the game
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 future of the game.
6/30/2023 • 26 minutes, 46 seconds
RTÉ GAA Podcast: Davy Burke and Dessie Dolan have their say | Football quarter-finals
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 will begin preparations for the semi-finals on Monday morning?
6/29/2023 • 56 minutes, 49 seconds
No more hiding in the football championship | Hurling semis deja vu
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 make the last four. Jackie Tyrrell and Shane McGrath join to take a look at two very different hurling quarter-finals.
6/26/2023 • 1 hour, 22 minutes, 51 seconds
The Championship - Hurling quarter-finals take centre stage
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 and Mickey Quinn preview the weekend's Tailteann Cup action.
6/23/2023 • 27 minutes, 30 seconds
Colm Collins joins the pod | Football and Hurling knockouts
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 Jackie Tyrrell look ahead to the hurling quarter-finals.
6/22/2023 • 57 minutes, 44 seconds
Shot in the arm for Cork | Mayo questions re-emerge
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 have found their groove?
6/19/2023 • 40 minutes, 28 seconds
The Championship: Football comes into focus
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.
6/16/2023 • 26 minutes, 54 seconds
Does anyone want to win Sam Maguire | Tailteann Cup getting serious
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 quarter-final first. The panel also take a look at the last eight games in the Tailteann Cup
6/15/2023 • 48 minutes, 21 seconds
Provincial finals deliver | What next for Clare and Galway?
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 panel also discuss what might happen next for the beaten teams, Clare and Galway.
6/12/2023 • 22 minutes, 31 seconds
The Championship: Provincial showdowns, Power on Tipp departure
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 championship and whether he'll wear the bainisteoir bib again.
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. He also pays tribute to late Cork dual legend Teddy McCarthy.
6/8/2023 • 22 minutes, 58 seconds
Derry find form | Do Kerry care yet?
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, while a controversial penalty was awarded at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
6/5/2023 • 52 minutes, 54 seconds
The Championship: Basketball-style football and passive Dublin
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
6/2/2023 • 25 minutes, 47 seconds
Armagh to bring best out of Tyrone | Dublin's holiday bounce
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 the brink, Dublin leaving Croker a plus?
6/1/2023 • 54 minutes, 11 seconds
Leinster hurling matches Munster | Roscommon stake their claim
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 with every county having played a game in the new All-Ireland group series
5/29/2023 • 59 minutes, 7 seconds
The Championship: The Championship: McDonagh final preview, Go Games debate
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 discussion on the GAA's position on Go Games.
5/26/2023 • 27 minutes, 35 seconds
Limerick getting tired | Football fights back
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 how Derry will get on starting out a new competition after their Ulster title.
5/25/2023 • 1 hour, 17 seconds
Munster magic, Wexford decline | Mayo and Galway the real deal?
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 joins and suggests that Mayo and Galway are beginning to really find form, while Kildare flatter to deceive once more
5/22/2023 • 59 minutes, 48 seconds
The Championship: David Clarke, Niall Moran and Emma Duggan
Former Mayo goalkeeper David Clarke, ex-Limerick hurler Niall Moran and Meath footballer Emma Duggan join Damian Lawlor to preview the weekend's action.
5/19/2023 • 26 minutes, 39 seconds
Munster Hotting up | Battle Royale at Killarney
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. Éamonn Fitzmaurice talks Kerry and Mayo in Killarney, but fears for some of the lower ranked counties in the race for Sam Maguire
5/18/2023 • 59 minutes, 59 seconds
Too many football games | Waterford in crisis
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 crisis in Waterford hurling, and the greatest team of the modern era - Limerick - with their backs against the wall this weekend
5/15/2023 • 53 minutes, 18 seconds
The Davy Derby, Ulster and Leinster football finals previews
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 the podcast to preview the Ulster and Leinster football deciders.
5/11/2023 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 22 seconds
Munster Hurling's Disadvantage? | Galway footballers building nicely
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 provincial football finals but ponders a potential bright future for Sligo.
5/8/2023 • 51 minutes, 24 seconds
The Championship: Paddy Stapleton and Billy Lee
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 hurling in Leinster and Munster, Damian Lawlor and guests look ahead to the GAA weekend in The Championship
5/5/2023 • 27 minutes, 28 seconds
D-day for Dublin and Wexford | Sligo and Clare's free shot
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 and David Tubridy preview the Connacht and Munster football finals.
5/5/2023 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 46 seconds
Limerick mortal after all | Leinster needs Dublin out of Croker
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 the first time in almost four years and Dublin pushed all the way by Kildare in Leinster.
5/1/2023 • 1 hour, 15 minutes, 35 seconds
The Championship: Cheddar Plunkett, Conor Glass and Niall McNamee
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.
4/28/2023 • 26 minutes, 47 seconds
Big calls for Brian Lohan and Henry v Derek | Ulster and Leinster SFC semi-finals
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 with semi-finals in both Leinster and Ulster.
4/27/2023 • 59 minutes, 49 seconds
Waterford rattle Limerick | Offaly down the Royals
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 are joined by Jackie Tyrrell and Ciarán Whelan to discuss the weekend's action
4/24/2023 • 57 minutes, 37 seconds
The Championship: Anthony Cunningham, Tom Parsons and Gearoid Hegarty
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 Roscommon football manager Anthony Cunningham, Limerick hurler Gearoid Hegarty and GPA CEO Tom Parsons are Damian's guests.
4/21/2023 • 27 minutes, 33 seconds
'Maddest game of hurling ever' on the cards? | Kerry & Dublin the only sure things this football weekend
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 Munster and Leinster, while there are a host of interesting provincial football matches across the four provinces.
4/20/2023 • 1 hour, 36 minutes, 4 seconds
Safety nets equal cracking football | Lee Keegan on an Ulster SFC classic
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 criticism of late but all those complaints went out the window in Omagh as Monaghan fought back to beat Tyrone.
4/17/2023 • 33 minutes, 13 seconds
The Championship: Down's progress, New York target, camogie preview
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 footballer Jamie Boyle looks ahead to the Sligo game and Aoife Sheehan on the camogie league finals.
4/14/2023 • 27 minutes, 16 seconds
Football feast or football famine as we say farewell to Costello and Horgan
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 retiring Dublin CEO, and Fergal Horgan, the resigning hurling referee.
4/13/2023 • 48 minutes, 18 seconds
Football Championship starts with a bang | Limerick's latest display of strength
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 Clare's superb win over Cork in the Munster Championship, while Shane is left wondering what can be done to stop the Limerick winning machine.
4/10/2023 • 1 hour
The Championship: Brennan on the Dubs, hurling final preview
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 previews the Division 1 hurling final clash of Limerick and Kilkenny.
4/7/2023 • 27 minutes, 13 seconds
McGinley & Fitzmaurice on new football landscape | Tyrrell on hurling league final
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 league final. Are the provincials on life support? Can Armagh flick a switch? Are Roscommon perfectly placed? And who will win the whole thing?
4/6/2023 • 1 hour, 21 minutes, 56 seconds
Is a win as good as a rest? Mayo to find out | Future of provincial championships
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. Dublin are out of the second tier, but what did they learn? The lads try to avoid All-Ireland predictions, but Mick took it further than others.
4/3/2023 • 58 minutes, 6 seconds
Peter Canavan on league finals | When rivalry and momentum trump caution
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 Wikipedia).
3/30/2023 • 57 minutes, 25 seconds
Is Cluxton on road to management? | Who takes Kilkenny's frees come Championship? | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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 shock return, while Shane considers the strengths of an ever-improving Limerick side.
3/27/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 32 seconds
Ciaran Whelan on the rise of player power | Jackie Tyrrell on the league semi-finals
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, while Jackie looks at two good hurling semi-finals.
3/23/2023 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 1 second
We're all living in Louth and Mayo's world | Kilkenny developing but where are Waterford's goals
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 impressed by Kilkenny's progress adapting to a new system.
3/20/2023 • 1 hour, 18 minutes, 32 seconds
Tubridy missing the Division 2 battle | Jacobs on new boss bounce and skorts
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?). Ursula takes a look at how the Division 1 tables are shaping up and suggests it is the new managers who have taken the most from the league.
3/16/2023 • 56 minutes, 46 seconds
Goal hungry Tipperary, Cork humility, Kelly wizardry, plus Liam Kearns tribute
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 tribute to Liam Kearns, who died suddenly on Sunday.
3/13/2023 • 43 minutes, 30 seconds
Shane Dowling on Wexford's potential resurrection plus the clampdown on info and water
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 the encouraging rise of Kildare hurling.
3/9/2023 • 55 minutes, 55 seconds
Mayo no dummies, Tyrone fight back, Dublin issues and the only way to stop diving
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.
3/6/2023 • 44 minutes, 45 seconds
Whelan and McGinley preview Derry v Dublin and an 'intriguing' Division 1 weekend
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 promises to be an intriguing weekend in the league nobody (bar Roscommon maybe) really wants to win.
3/2/2023 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 21 seconds
Fitzmaurice praises deadly Derry | McGrath on a Model shambles in Wexford Park
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 right now Derry look the Division 1 team stuck in the second tier, while Dublin are struggling for a spark. Shane relives the agony of Wexford Park.
2/27/2023 • 1 hour, 16 minutes, 16 seconds
Canavan on Donaghy's return to Tralee | Tyrrell on inter-provincial hurling scrap
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 coaching potential of Kieran McGeeney, while Jackie weighs in on Leinster v Munster debate.
2/23/2023 • 51 minutes, 33 seconds
Second half collapses, match-winning finishers and referee woes
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 respectively. Plus the winning efforts of subs across divisions highlighted the importance of panel depth in the congested season.
2/20/2023 • 1 hour, 13 minutes, 8 seconds
Previews, Presidents and a Pandora's box
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 remits of a GAA President's role should be ahead of the 2023 Congress.
2/16/2023 • 53 minutes, 50 seconds
Limerick's scary panel depth and the scourge of the bad handpass in hurling
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 in hurling, with Barry saying inter-county referees are expected in Dublin on Wednesday to discuss the issue.
2/13/2023 • 1 hour, 1 minute, 4 seconds
Davy's eternal fire and place for smaller hurler in modern game | Tyrrell and Keys on hurling
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 need for drama, which Jackie confirms Brian Cody could also use to his advantage on occasion.
2/9/2023 • 49 minutes, 37 seconds
Canavan backs O'Rourke's Sigerson stance | McGrath on a competitive first weekend
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 enjoyed a competitive opening weekend in the hurling.
2/6/2023 • 1 hour, 14 minutes, 49 seconds
Hurling needs a middle class and football S&C puzzle | Tyrrell and Tubridy preview league weekend
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, football S&C plans and the latest on Glen-Crokes.
2/2/2023 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 52 seconds
Whelan and Fitzmaurice review the league without reading too much into it
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 no one is getting carried away in the last week of January.
1/30/2023 • 49 minutes, 13 seconds
Lee Keegan and Peter Canavan on club final fallout and start of league
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.
1/26/2023 • 48 minutes, 50 seconds
The future of GAA broadcasting as new deal heralds a new era
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 Rouse joins Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look at the implications for viewers and broadcasters alike.
10/27/2022 • 31 minutes, 15 seconds
Whelan & Fitzmaurice on GAA's escalating discipline issues & Dublin club conundrum
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 now just capturing more of the incidents that occur? How will the GAA cope with these breaches?
10/20/2022 • 46 minutes, 46 seconds
Performance coaches at centre of GAA thinking | Brendan Maher on new Offaly role
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 performance coach. He discusses the role, the prospect of working with his brother and how he went from primary school teacher to performance consultant.
10/5/2022 • 33 minutes, 21 seconds
'I've great confidence she'll do it | Liam O'Neill on Mary McAleese and GAA integration
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 former GAA president Liam O'Neill about his own efforts to merge the associations.
9/29/2022 • 43 minutes, 3 seconds
Dessie Dolan's first interview as Westmeath football manager
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-Star forward says it was impossible to say no to his own county and is relishing building on the Tailteann Cup success of this summer.
9/22/2022 • 47 minutes, 5 seconds
'It's a disease! A madness!' | Kevin McStay on return to management with Mayo | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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 testing appointment process, the selection of his star-studded backroom team and what he has been doing since landing his dream job.
9/13/2022 • 45 minutes, 13 seconds
'I felt numb' after Roscommon incident | Two referees tell us their experiences | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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.
9/8/2022 • 46 minutes, 23 seconds
The Championship: Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Camogie final preview
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 in the Cork attack.
8/5/2022 • 27 minutes, 13 seconds
Ursula Jacob on Cork-Kilkenny camogie final | Shane Walsh and urban-rural divide | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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. There is also discussion of Shane Walsh's potential transfer to Dublin and the divide between urban and rural GAA club structures.
8/4/2022 • 38 minutes, 59 seconds
Champs Meath wary of free-scoring Kerry | Masterson previews All-Ireland final | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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 Duffy of the42.ie to look ahead to Sunday's decider.
7/28/2022 • 39 minutes, 39 seconds
Final for piano movers & virtuosos | McStay & Foley on Kerry's win over Galway | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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 known as the Clifford-Walsh final.
7/25/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 13 seconds
The Championship: All-Ireland football final
Killian Burns, Barry Cullinane and Keith Higgins joins Damian Lawlor to look ahead to the All-Ireland football final between Kerry and Galway.
7/22/2022 • 27 minutes, 23 seconds
Kick-passing through the caginess | Fitzmaurice and McStay preview Kerry v Galway | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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 Mikey Stafford, Rory O'Neill and Kevin McStay to preview this year's final.
7/21/2022 • 1 hour, 9 minutes, 43 seconds
Team ethos & heroic half-forward line | Maher & Duignan on Limerick three-in-a-row | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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'Neill to look back on their fabulous win over Kilkenny.
7/18/2022 • 58 minutes, 25 seconds
Dowling & Tyrrell preview Limerick-Kilkenny hurling final & what now for Tipperary | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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 to Limerick v Kilkenny. Plus what next for Tipperary after departure of Colm Bonnar.
7/14/2022 • 1 hour, 3 minutes, 3 seconds
Weight lifted off Kerry as Galway find their way | Fitzmaurice reviews semi-finals | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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 of semi-finals.
7/11/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 22 seconds
The Championship: All-Ireland semis, Tailteann Cup final and Seamus McEnaney
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 the changes to the role across his two spells and the increased toxicity of abuse suffered by managers.
7/8/2022 • 26 minutes, 29 seconds
Trying to call intriguing final 4 | Whelo and Fitzmaurice on football semi-finals| RTÉ GAA Podcast
Eamonn Fitzmaurice and 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 Tailteann Cup final between Westmeath and Cavan.
7/7/2022 • 1 hour, 11 minutes, 45 seconds
Limerick have two weeks to prep for improving Cats | Tyrrell & O'Connor on hurling | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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 joined by Jackie Tyrrell and Christy O'Connor to look back on Limerick's battle with Galway and Kilkenny's domination of Clare.
7/4/2022 • 59 minutes, 25 seconds
Clare and Limerick cohesiveness key in semis | Cummins and McGrath on hurling | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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 Galway. Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Derek McGrath and Brendan Cummins to look ahead to two intriguing ties.
6/30/2022 • 44 minutes, 21 seconds
Individual responsibility must take precedence | O'Rourke on Galway-Armagh & 3 Qfs | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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-Armagh quarter-final, which was marred by a brawl at the end of normal time.
6/27/2022 • 1 hour, 4 minutes, 22 seconds
Battling recency bias on road to Croker | Whelo and Fitzmaurice on quarter-finals | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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 to look ahead to it.
6/23/2022 • 1 hour, 8 minutes, 15 seconds
Cummins on Clare and Galway | McStay on Tailteann triumph and possible third tier | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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 on the Tailteann Cup semi-finals.
6/20/2022 • 1 hour, 6 minutes, 49 seconds
The Championship: Hurling and football previews and qualifiers' demise
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 ex- Laois, Limerick and Tipperary manager Liam Kearns talks about the demise of the football qualifiers.
6/17/2022 • 26 minutes, 54 seconds
Tyrrell on quarters and 'Trial by TV' | Spillane and Roche on Tailteann semis | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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 preview the Tailteann Cup semi-finals.
6/15/2022 • 1 hour, 25 minutes, 32 seconds
Opportunity knocks for Armagh after draw | Kildare get Mayo'd | McStay on Football | RTÉ GAA Podcast
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 look back on the weekend and look ahead to the last-eight.
6/13/2022 • 1 hour, 5 minutes, 29 seconds
Ciaran Whelan & Oisin McConville preview the weekend's football qualifier action
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.
6/9/2022 • 1 hour, 43 seconds
Mesmeric Munster hurling & Tyrone's limp exit
Derek McGrath reflects on a brilliant Munster SHC decider, while Pat Spillane pores over Tyrone's disappointing defence of Sam Maguire.