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In part 2 of our bumper hurling championship preview, Joe is joined in Langton's Hotel in Kilkenny by Michael Verney, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan to discuss Clare's All-Ireland credentials, the standard in Leinster and their favourite hurlers. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe made the journey to Langton's Hotel in Kilkenny to record our bumper hurling championship preview with Michael Verney, John Mullane & Eddie Brennan. In part one the lads discussed the Cork/Limerick rivalry, the state of modern hurling and the best post-training meals. Look out for part two will be in your feeds tomorrow. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Verney is joined by Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin for a preview of one of football's most exciting weekends, where Monaghan will bring their underdog status into their match-up with Donegal as Kerry prepare to face Cork. But the real high risk is on the high rocks ... and all the other sporting fads. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As exclusively revealed by the Irish Independent, Rory Gallagher has commenced legal proceedings against the GAA and its president Jarlath Burns. This follows Burns' intervention in the former Derry football manager's appointment as a coach to the Naas senior football team earlier this year. Gallagher is suing the Association for malicious falsehood and breach of contract, and proceedings have been served on the GAA's solicitors by Gallagher's own legal representatives. Our GAA correspondent Colm Keys, who covered this story alongside Irish Independent colleague Shane Phelan, joins Joe to talk us through the developments. GAA podcast coverage on Indo Sport is in association with AIB 🏐 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Verney is joined by John Mullane after a hurling league final weekend that saw joy on the banks of the Lee, where Cork continue to build momentum. Meanwhile Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin react to the first weekend of the football championship, where Donegal’s goal shyness raises some early concern, as Pat defends the talents of Aidan O’Shea. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerry legend Pat Spillane shares his poignant memories of Mick O'Dwyer, the totemic Gaelic football manager and player, who passed away at the age of 88. Martin Breheny, who penned Micko's autobiography 'Blessed & Obsessed', also joins Joe in studio to delve into the life & times of an Irish sporting titan. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected]. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With a shared 16 Celtic Crosses between them, serial All-Ireland winners Pat Spillane and Philly McMahon join Joe to preview the 2025 Senior Football Championship. The lads delve into which team is likely to best acclimate to the new rules, and why they don't necessarily agree on whether all of the FRC 'enhancements' will be a force for good. Also on the agenda are the elements which Donegal need to add to their arsenal, how Paudie Clifford makes Kerry tick, why Dublin are not in transition just yet, is there a dark horse for Sam Maguire, and plenty more besides. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is with thanks to AIB 🏐 If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The football championship kicks off this weekend, and Dick Clerkin is on hand to deliver his predictions to Michael Verney. The balance of power between the Cliffords, whether Derry can unseat Donegal and who can stick out as All-Ireland favourites are all on the menu. Meanwhile, John Mullane is on hand to preview this weekend’s hurling finals, where Offaly have a chance at glory against Waterford (in an Indo GAA derby) and Tipperary start their hard road. Our GAA podcast coverage is thanks to AIB. Subscribe to our YouTube channel @IndoSportPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor McKeon is joined by fellow Irish Independent GAA scribes Colm Keys and Donnchadh Boyle to run the rule over the league campaign, where we learned a lot about the seven teams who are still firmly in the All-Ireland race as the competition at the top is tightening. Also on the menu is Mickey Harte’s impact in Offaly, and the gap between the quality seen across the divisions. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Verney, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan have the band back together for this week’s Indo GAA hurling review. First, Fermanagh manager Joe Baldwin joins the show to update us on the situation facing his side, who as of Tuesday morning still had not received details of their league final which is set to take place this weekend. The three amigos then break down Cork’s appetite for silverware, reminisce on memories of warm weather camps, and ask if a version of VAR can help hurling?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight-time All-Ireland champion Philly McMahon joins Will to assess the state of play in the National Football League, as the FRC's new rules continue to take effect, and the top sides jostle for position to make [and avoid] the Division 1 final If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Verney is back from Cheltenham (as is Dick Clerkin) to break down the final football weekend of the league season, with jeopardy for table-toppers and in Divisions 2 and 3. Meanwhile, John Mullane joins to analyse Kilkenny's resilience, and remind us how lucky we are to have TG4. (00:00) Football (44:00) HurlingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Brennan and Colm Keys join Conán Doherty for the Kilkenny post-mortem and a look at EIGHT red cards from three games this weekend. Cork steamroll Clare in their backyard, but 1998 should be a warning. And Down barge their way back into Division 1 hurling.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Colm Keys, Donnchadh Boyle and Conor McKeon to discuss all the latest talking points in the football and hurling leagues. The lads start with hurling, where a consensus has emerged that Cork and Limerick are the two All-Ireland favourites ahead of the 2025 championship. The chat then turns to football, where a number of cranky Gaelic football managers have voiced concerns about the new rules, while the panel also discusses how big a bearing the wind is having on matches and who is looking good at this time of yearSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Verney has his pancakes on the desk as John Mullane and Dick Clerkin join for a review of another weekend of league action. Mullane breaks down Clare’s successful mission to upset Limerick in the Gaelic Ground before he explains why his belief is growing in Cork. Meanwhile Dick has his ear to the ground on what Jim Gavin’s FRC could end up tweaking as the rules stay under the microscope. Plus: Verney and Clerkin’s Division 1 predictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Colm Keys to discuss all the talking points after GAA Congress last weekend. A new football championship structure is coming in 2026, GAAGO has been replaced by GAA+ while a potentially 'catastrophic' demographic problem is brewing for the association.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Verney is joined by former Kilkenny hurler Eddie Brennan after a weekend that saw Lee Chin star and Donegal surprise, while Davy Fitzgerald's comments also caught the eye. Then, Pat Spillane joins Michael to break down David Clifford's return to form after a break, and give his view on the football championship's latest structure change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by eight-time All-Ireland champion Philly McMahon to take stock after the opening three rounds of the National Football League. Philly weighs in on the new rules before reacting to Michael Murphy's eye-catching return for Donegal in the win over Armagh. How Dublin are shaping up after losing so many key players and Kerry's second-half collapse in Tralee are up for discussion too.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nine-time All-Star and Sunday World contributor Pat Spillane joins Irish Independent columnist Dick Clerkin and Michael Verney after a football week that saw mother nature play its part as Dublin defeated Kerry in the league. But the rules are to the fore as the lads break down their problem with the 12v11 situations created by the new role of the goalkeeper. Plus - Michael Murphy looks lean as he makes his Donegal return.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waterford legend John Mullane joins Michael Verney to recap the weekend that was in the National Hurling League.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Brennan & Dick Clerkin join Michael Verney to recap the weekend that was in the National Leagues, as football's facelift showed some signs of taking shape with a Derry-Kerry thriller, while Carlow's hurlers stole the headlines with a famous win over Waterford.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Mullane and Dick Clerkin join Michael Verney for the first Indo GAA of the inter-county season. Mullane breaks down Tipperary’s victory over Galway, touching on why he believes the county board should back Liam Cahill, despite his unusual comments following the game. Meanwhile, Dick explains his issue with the role of goalkeepers in the new football rules as on the field the team ask if Dublin has come back to the pack, or if Roscommon could be in the mix come the summer time.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The All-Ireland semi-finals are coming into view, and Dick Clerkin, Donnchadh Boyle and Will Slattery teamed up to preview Kerry’s duel with Armagh and Galway’s date with Donegal. But first, the team gave their response to the news that just months after winning a National League title, Mickey Harte has left the Derry job - and the turnaround from challengers to a series of defeats is what stands out about his reign. As for the semi-finals, Armagh need to go for the jugular; Kerry’s star forward could come alive; Galway have momentum after dethroning the Dubs; will Jimmy win more matches? Also - who will win the Tailteann Cup between Down and Laois? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It will be a Cork v Clare All-Ireland final, and the Throw-In’s regular trio of John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney teamed up to break down how each team made it over the line. Limerick’s drive for five stalled after a thriller with the Rebels - John asks if they were too slow to make the changes needed to keep pace with a Cork team who have the right pieces coming together at the right time. Meanwhile, Clare’s 16th man made their presence known as Kilkenny were toppled on Saturday, Eddie remarks that free-taking made the difference here. Elsewhere, the quality of hurling is such that we need more of it - will the GAA give it to us?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Limerick legend Ciarán Carey joined the Throw-In’s regular trio of John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney to preview this weekend’s All-Ireland semi-finals. The team break down whether Limerick can come back at Cork following the Rebels' thrilling victory over the Treaty men in the provincial series. There’s a belief that Limerick would have gone over that clash with a fine comb - after all, they ‘have a score to settle’ according to Ciarán. Meanwhile, John Mullane gives his reaction to the news that Davy Fitzgerald has stepped down as Waterford boss. Elsewhere, the pressure is on Clare to realise their potential and knock off a Kilkenny side who yearn for All-Ireland success. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colm Keys and Conor McKeon joined Will Slattery after a weekend where Dublin went crashing out to a spirited Galway, who came of age to defeat the All-Ireland Champions. Dessie Farrell’s selection choices naturally came under the microscope, and the team discuss whether the Dubs front-loaded their squad too much in a game where the Tribe surged late on. Meanwhile: Post-mortem starts for Derry; Cillian Burke is Kerry’s find of the year; we rank the four remaining sides in the race for Sam.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

News broke this week that legendary GAA broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh died aged 93. His legacy is one filled with kindness, grá for Gaelic games and a unique commentary style that is woven into the stories of many iconic Irish sporting moments. For this special edition of the Throw-In, Martin Breheny and Colm Keys joined Shane Brennan to recall how Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh built his respect, and why so many GAA fans loved his commentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Frank Roche and Dick Clerkin joined Will Slattery in the wake of an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final round that saw Mayo crash out, Roscommon surprise and Louth make history. Dick breaks down what he sees as Mayo’s true undoing - not scoring enough before half-time, and he believes that the county can’t have too many complaints after a disappointing end to their season on penalties. Frank witnessed Roscommon shock Tyrone at the weekend, and he recounts why their first half was one of the finest displays in county history as Tyrone joined Mayo in the exit pile. Meanwhile, Derry could be Kerry’s undoing, the lads aren’t betting much on Armagh, and is Louth boss Ger Brennan worthy of winning Manager of the Year?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney teamed up again after a pair of quarter-finals that failed to get the juices flowing - but memories of food poisoning from years gone by came back in the meantime. On the pitch, Eddie wonders why Cork and Dublin seemed to play with their ‘heads still on the pillow,’ while John explains his belief that Cork are best when they have been written off. The lads also break down the impact of Clare's time off after their Munster final defeat. Plus - we rank the four semi-finalists. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colm Keys and Dick Clerkin joined Shane Brennan on this week’s Throw-In football show after a slate of round-robin clashes that saw Mayo, Dublin, Galway and Armagh all go through intensive tests. Shane feels that Mayo had a missed opportunity, but Colm is quick to remind that Dublin are the masters of timing - as shown by their game-changers and their exquisite final point. Meanwhile, Dick believes that Armagh are finally earning their credit, while there is confidence in Kerry despite the quality of opposition they have defeated - and to their credit, defeated well.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney engage in a wide-ranging chat around on-pitch form and off-field issues hitting some fans. On the field, Cork were a little sloppy against an Offaly team that have a bright future, as John believes the Faithful men have showed enough to challenge Leinster counties next season. Meanwhile, confusion reigns around the scheduling of All-Ireland quarter-finals as Wexford’s game could be in an inconvenient spot - Eddie asks if broadcasters are prioritising events with no Irish interest over our own national games. Plus - memory time, as Michael recalls when John played so well against him it took Verney years to get over it! The Throw-In hurling show is brought to you by eir. For the chance to play at Croke Park and win €5,000 for your club, search for details of the eir for all Poc Tapa challenge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Frank Roche joined Shane Brennan to break down the key match-ups that will decide the fate of the 16 teams left in the race for Sam Maguire. Dublin face Mayo, where the Connacht men may not have the defensive power to halt the Blues - we assess what weaknesses the Dubs may have. Elsewhere, Derry need to take ownership of torrid championship form; Galway’s ceiling is high if they keep stars fit; Kerry look to top group of death with duel against fiery Louth. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney review a weekend of finals as Limerick did what may ever be done again, sealing their sixth Munster title in a row. John is quick to express his belief that Nickie Quaid could be hurler of the year, with Eddie adding that his ‘quarterback’ style has been a strong point of Limerick’s. The set-up around the Treaty men has also been a talking point, so naturally we broke down what having a 53-person backroom does to a team, and whether the mention of that just builds aura. Plus: How warm-ups matter in a power cut; Dublin gave Kilkenny too much time; stories of broken bones. The Throw-In hurling show is brought to you by eir. For the chance to play at Croke Park and win €5,000 for your club, search for details of the eir for all Poc Tapa challenge. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney team up to preview a weekend of finals - Kilkenny v Dublin in Leinster, Clare v Limerick in Munster, and Offaly v Laois in the Joe McDonagh Cup. Proud Offaly man Verney was delighted to touch on the county’s under-20 All-Ireland triumph, which Mullane and Eddie highlighted as a fantastic occasion for hurling. But the sense of occasion for this weekend’s finals has been held back in the team’s view, and Mullane is also keen to highlight his views on the rising costs of being a fan as the price of attending an All-Ireland final rises. For this weekend, we chat how Clare are under pressure, the match-ups that could topple Limerick - and how Dublin have a golden opportunity to be provincial champions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery to pick apart Derry’s collapse from league winners at Easter time to another poor defensive performance at home. Colm remarks that poor management is to blame as Derry have not learned their lessons from their Ulster championship defeat to Donegal, while Dick asks if Mickey Harte has lost the dressing room? Elsewhere, Donegal are also leaking goals; Meath show no physicality and the team ask if the Tailteann Cup is fit for purpose. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery as the second round of the All-Ireland series threw up a historic victory for Louth and a worrying lack of fans in Croke Park. Donegal, meanwhile, continue their resurgence, as Conor believes Jim McGuinness’s men have leapfrogged the chasing pack in the race for Sam Maguire. Elsewhere, Dick states his belief that some are giving Armagh more credit than they have earned. The team also look ahead to the Bank Holiday action this weekend, with Mayo v Roscommon catching the eye. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The end of the Leinster and Munster round-robin series brought no shortage of on-field drama, sideline questions and top level action in championship hurling. Michael Verney was joined by John Mullane and Eddie Brennan to break down a weekend that saw Limerick top the Munster table, Galway get dumped out and Dublin show true strength. Questions over management have begun to crop up, as John states his support for Davy Fitzgerald staying on. Meanwhile, the crew debate whether Liam Cahill gets enough credit for taking the Tipperary job, and ask whether family commitments may contribute to Henry Shefflin’s time in Galway drawing to a close.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Donnchadh Boyle join Will Slattery to break down Galway’s bounce back into form over a Derry team still reeling from a bruising Ulster campaign. Donnchadh explains why he believes that despite their loss, the body of work put in by Mickey Harte’s men does not rule them out of the running. Elsewhere, Kerry - despite having what Dick said was a ‘quiet’ David Clifford ‘ made light work of Monaghan in the first of their All-Ireland round-robin clashes. Meanwhile, we look ahead to some of next weekend’s All-Ireland clashes, where the team give their thoughts on where Donegal and Tyrone sit among the challengers for Sam Maguire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Controversy reigned in Clare’s one-point win over Waterford, but it sets up a thrilling final weekend. John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to break down the weekend’s action. John states his case for more referees being involved in senior games as ‘players deserve the best’, while Eddie believes that with Hawk-Eye, it should be ‘everywhere or nowhere’. In terms of the runners and riders, Cork have hit the type of form that could get Leesiders dreaming again, while Waterford are poised to threaten Limerick’s drive for five. And in Leinster, Kilkenny and Wexford prepare for a game set for both sides to throw the kitchen sink - the only difference is that Wexford are coming in off the back of a ruthless victory, where Kilkenny could barely defeat the Dubs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this week’s Throw-In football show, Colm Keys and Frank Roche join Will Slattery to break down Donegal’s triumph in the Ulster final after what was a supremely difficult route to the decider. Armagh were the latest victim to Jim McGuinness’s tactical nous, but Colm suspects that Kieran McGeeney’s side got too comfortable when they got four points ahead despite a high-quality showing in the first half. Meanwhile, Dublin won another Leinster title, but they were not without challenge as Louth pushed them all the way. The team outline why Con O’Callaghan is now the front-runner to be player of the year.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The magic of the Munster championship served up one of the greatest hurling clashes in history as Cork pipped Limerick - John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to break down the weekend’s action. The excitement is evident after the entertainment in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, where Cork got their tactics right but now face the risk of being drained for the next game against Tipperary on Sunday. But the GAAGO controversy was a negative around the ‘epic’, and John makes his passionate case for more free-to-air games. Meanwhile, Kilkenny are in jeopardy after a surprising draw at Carlow, one the Barrowsiders fully deserved. So ahead of their trip to Dublin this weekend, Eddie warns that the men from the capital will be a huge challenge for Derek Lyng’s men.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galway’s dramatic win over Mayo for their third Connacht title in a row was a huge win for Padraic Joyce’s team but does it show their true potential and are they really potential All-Ireland contenders? Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show to discuss the big talking points from the weekend action. Plus, where does this leave Mayo? Dick and Colm believe that Kevin McStay’s side haven’t progressed since last year, though they do have an arguably easier round-robin path than Galway. And just why was the round-robin draw made in advance of the provincial finals? In Munster, Kerry won another title overcoming Clare but there’s still question marks around their form.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.