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Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney to look back on round two of the National Hurling League games and with Tipperary getting another win under their belt, are they starting to flourish under Liam Cahill? Galway’s struggles though has shown their Jekyll and Hyde qualities and Eddie and John say that Henry Shefflin needs to deliver a Leinster this year. Meanwhile, Waterford lost by one point to Clare and Eddie Brennan breaks down Davy Fitz’s ‘system’ while John Mullane believes the players should be applauded for the efforts being given. Plus, Eddie and John give their best, worst, funniest advice they’ve got during their careers and they both give some insights into what it’s really like at Junior B level!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the hurling leagues starting over the weekend, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan joined Michael Verney to look back on all the major talking points on the latest Throw-In Hurling show, including Clare’s three point win over Cork, Tipperary’s thrashing of Dublin in Parnell Park, and Kilkenny’s draw with Wexford. The lads discuss why Brian Lohan’s Clare will be looking to add some much needed silverware after their promise of recent years, and highlight the missing piece that’s badly needed in the Cork line-up for them to finally kick on. Plus, what was the worst venue Eddie and John ever played in? Whether it was wind, rain or hail, they give their verdicts on the places you didn’t want to be stuck losing in. Listen & follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After just two games in the league, Derry have already laid down a marker with victories over Kerry in Tralee and the most recent six point win over Tyrone. So, just what can we expect from Mickey Harte’s team this year? Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery on the latest Throw-In Football show as they discuss all the football league action from the weekend. And what about Dublin’s stuttering start with two losses, the most recent of which came at the hands of Mayo, while Kerry had to bring on the Cliffords early against Monaghan in Clones to get their league season off to a winning start. All of that, plus the struggles of Meath, Kildare and Cork in Division Two are all up for discussion. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re back for another year of brilliant hurling debate and discussion, and what a year 2024 promises to be. Is this to be the year of the 5-in-a-row? With so many counties busting a gut to topple Limerick, from Galway, Waterford, Cork, Clare or Tipp, there’s going to be so many talking points and twists and turns in the road, so who better to tell us what’s what and delve into it all than John Mullane and Eddie Brennan who will be here every step of the way until the final whistle in July. On this week’s show John Mullane joins Michael Verney to look ahead to this weekend’s opening League games as well as the players to watch out for during the campaign, plus he gives his reaction to the news that Páirc Uí Chaoimh is to be renamed. Join John, Eddie and Michael this Monday as they look back on the first round of the hurling league.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Football Leagues have returned and so has The Throw-In with Will Slattery joined by Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys for the first show of the year. With Kerry and Dublin losing at home to Derry and Monaghan respectively, there was plenty for them to look back on, not least for Dick anyway, Monaghan’s appetite and work rate in winning against the Dubs in Croke Park. Meanwhile, Mickey Harte came back to haunt Kerry as his Derry side were impressive one point victors in the Kingdom. Elsewhere, Mayo’s eight point win over Galway has highlighted early season problems for Padraig Joyce’s Galway and Jim McGuinness’ return to Donegal saw them record a comfortable eleven point win over Cork.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the GAA pitch Philly McMahon was an All-Ireland winner. But off the pitch his personal life was turbulent. His father Phil McMahon was interned in Long Kesh, escaped in 1975 and was now battling cancer. Philly speaks about his father’s membership of the provisional IRA and some of the difficult truths that come with that. First broadcast on The Indo Daily 18th September 2023 Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Philly McMahon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The story of how Philly McMahon became an All-Ireland Champion eight times, is more than just a story of hard work and determination. Philly's story began with his father Phil, who at the age of 16 was shot by British soldiers in his home of West Belfast and who spent more than 30 years on the run. First broadcast on The Indo Daily 17th September 2023. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Philly McMahon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philly McMahon and Dick Clerkin join Will Slattery on the final Throw-In Football show of the season to look back on Dublin’s two point All-Ireland final victory over Kerry with Philly wondering whether Cluxton, McCarthy and Fitzsimons can stay on for another year. He reckons, football-wise, they can still contribute in a big way and they shouldn’t be hanging up their boots just yet. Plus, what does this defeat mean for the Kerry team and will we see more Dublin v Kerry finals in the years to come? Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts from.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Dublin era of dominance began with Stephen Cluxton’s injury-time winner against Kerry in the 2011 final and twelve years later it’s set to come full circle as the heavyweights clash again. Will this be the last hurrah for the Dublin stalwarts who have dominated the game since then or will David Clifford’s magic once more drag Kerry to greatness? Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery to preview Sunday’s final and pinpoint the tactical match-ups where the game will be won and lost. Philly McMahon will also be joining Dick and Will on Monday’s show as they look back on the 2023 All-Ireland football final. Send your questions or comments via Twitter to @clerkin_d or @slatterywill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon features two of the losing All-Ireland semi-finalists with Derry hero and one of the stars of the championship Gareth McKinless on to discuss how they approached David Clifford and the Kerry team. McKinless reveals why he'd fear Dublin more and discusses Derry emerging as a football force. Monaghan legend Kieran Hughes also joins to talk about their end of season sessions, social media and why he doesn't enjoy playing full forward. You can watch new episodes of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon every Saturday during the Championship on https://www.youtube.com/@independent_ie or on Independent.ie And on Thursday’s Throw-In Football show, Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon will be joining Will Slattery for a special All-Ireland football final preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They timed their run to perfection again and now history beckons for this Limerick hurling team. Can they achieve the mythical 5-in-a-row and just how many All-Ireland titles could they win by the end of the decade? John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to look back on another incredible Limerick display in the final and ask what did Kilkenny get wrong? Are Limerick better than ever? And what sets them apart? Plus, don’t forget to join The Throw-In Football team on Thursday as they look ahead to next Sunday’s All-Ireland football final between Dublin and Kerry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From wedding planning to key match-ups and All-Ireland final pressure, John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Tom Condon give their insights and advice ahead of Limerick v Kilkenny this Sunday. And don’t forget to join the lads on Monday’s show with all the post-match reaction to what promises to be a titanic hurling final battle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philly McMahon is joined by Kevin Doyle and Willie White on the latest episode of Breaking Ball. Doyle talks about the turning point in his life that led him to become an international football player instead of a GAA star with Wexford. Actor and comedian, Willie White, discusses his upbringing in Ballymun and how he was able to break a cycle in his own life that led him to playing against Ciaran Whelan at Croke Park. You can watch new episodes of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon every Saturday during the Championship on https://www.youtube.com/@independent_ie or on Independent.ie And on Thursday’s Throw-In Hurling show, John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and guests will be joining Michael Verney for a special All-Ireland final preview.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We may have got the final we were all expecting, but Monaghan and Derry both ran Dublin and Kerry close and will be kicking themselves for not making the most of their chances when they had them. On the latest Throw-In Football show, Conor McKeon and Dick Clerkin join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the two semi-finals, the once-in-a-generation talent that is David Clifford, and what we can expect from Dublin v Kerry in two weeks’ time. And don’t forget to join Michael Verney, John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and special guests for the Throw-In’s Hurling final preview this Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Dublin v Kerry All-Ireland final might be most people’s expectation, but Derry and Monaghan have convincing cases to be able to beat their illustrious opponents in this weekend’s semi-finals, says Dick Clerkin on the latest Throw-In Football show. He joins Will Slattery and Frank Roche to lay out the case for how Monaghan can cause an upset and why Kerry and Jack O’Connor should be worried ahead of their clash with Derry. Don’t forget to join Dick and Will on Monday’s show to find out if he’s proven right, and if you want to get in touch, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @clerkin_d or @slatterywill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyrone All-Star goalkeeper, Niall Morgan, joins Philly McMahon and Conán Doherty on the latest episode of Breaking Ball to discuss Kerry, David Clifford, club GAA culture and they welcome former referee Maurice Deegan on to give him their complaints! You can watch new episodes of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon every Saturday during the Championship on https://www.youtube.com/@independent_ie or on Independent.ie And on Thursday’s Throw-In Football show, you can hear Dick Clerkin’s preview of the football semi-finals and why he believes Monaghan can beat the Dubs to reach the All-Ireland final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In Hurling show to look back on Kilkenny’s magnificent semi-final win over Clare and Limerick’s victory over Galway. Can the Cats stop Limerick’s 4-in-a-row now? If you want to get in touch, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @nedzerb13 and @mlverney. And don’t forget to join Will Slattery on Thursday for the Throw-In Football show previewing the All-Ireland football semis between Dublin v Monaghan and Kerry v Derry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In Hurling podcast to look ahead to the weekend’s All-Ireland hurling semi-finals between Limerick v Galway and Kilkenny v Clare. Are Limerick barely hanging on or will the 4-week break have re-energised them? Plus, are Clare primed for redemption against Cats? And what can Tony Kelly do to make sure he isn’t nullified like last year? Don’t forget to join Eddie, John and Michael next Monday as they look back on how the semis went and if you want to get in touch, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @nedzerb13 and @mlverney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roddy Collins joins Philly McMahon and Conán Doherty in studio for the latest episode of Breaking Ball to discuss his love of GAA, his short-lived GAA management career and why he wishes he was 21 again and had the chance to score into the Hill. You can watch new episodes of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon every Saturday during the Championship on https://www.youtube.com/@independent_ie or on Independent.ie And don’t forget to join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Was the defeat of Mayo Dublin’s best performance under Dessie Farrell and is it set to be a Dublin-Kerry final after all the talk of it being the most open Championship in years? Donnchadh Boyle and Frank Roche join Will Slattery on the latest Throw-In Football show to discuss the weekend quarter-finals and the semi-final draw. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the first episode of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon, Kevin Kilbane joins Philly and Conán Doherty to discuss his love of Mayo football, family trips back home and why the Dubs have caused such heartbreak for him. You can watch new episodes of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon every Saturday during the Championship on https://www.youtube.com/@independent_ie or on Independent.ie And don’t forget to join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys give their reactions to the football quarter-final draw on the latest Throw-In Football podcast. With classic Mayo drama in overturning a five point deficit against Galway in Salthill, how will they fare against Dublin? And what about Kerry’s clash against Tyrone? Smother David Clifford and the Red Hand county just might have a chance, says Dick Clerkin. Plus, Derry should continue their impressive season and win against Cork, while, no surprise, Dick is tipping Monaghan to come through against Armagh. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill or @clerkin_d.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galway finally brought the thunder and lightning to see off Tipperary and set up a semi-final clash against Limerick and on this week’s Throw-In hurling show, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to look back on the wins for Galway and Clare. John also explains why he’s a big of Glastonbury and was just glad he could watch Elton John in peace on Sunday night instead of dealing with the torrent of texts about Tipp’s defeat on Saturday. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news. If you want to get in touch, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @nedzerb13 and @mlverney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sometimes tactics and plans have to be set aside for blood and guts says Eddie Brennan on the latest Throw-In Hurling show as he and John Mullane join Sinéad Kissane to preview this weekend’s All-Hurling hurling quarter-finals. It’s Galway v Tipperary and Clare v Dublin on Saturday and Eddie and John give their insights into what’s needed from Henry Shefflin’s team to overcome Tipp, and why Clare need to get the job done against the Dubs before thinking ahead to Croke Park. If you want to get in touch, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @nedzerb13 and @sineadkissane and Eddie and John will be back on Monday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the Connacht giants were drawn to face each other in next week’s preliminaries, who would have thought it would come down to this? On the latest Throw-In Football show, Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery to discuss a day of drama from the final games of the round robin series. We finally got the excitement we’d been waiting for with every group having a twist and the majority of games coming down to missed frees in injury time. Dublin and Kerry are through but one of Galway or Mayo will be missing out on the last eight and anything could still happen. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill or @clerkin_d. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

While Limerick and Kilkenny march on, there’s nothing but regrets from Clare and Galway after they let slip their opportunities at grabbing provincial glory and Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Sinéad Kissane on the latest Throw-In Hurling show to discuss where it went wrong for them. Plus, who can match Limerick now as they set their sights on the 4-in-a-row? Can Tipp or Kilkenny be the ones? Or what about a trilogy of Clare-Limerick clashes to see this titanic series all the way? Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news. If you want to get in touch, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @nedzerb13 and @sineadkissane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They’re the games ‘to let loose’ and that will promise ‘fire and brimstone’ says Eddie Brennan and John Mullane who preview the Munster and Leinster hurling finals on the latest Throw-In Hurling podcast with Sinéad Kissane. How will Limerick contain Tony Kelly? Will Clare regret playing the final in their rivals’ backyard? Is the pressure building on Henry Shefflin to start winning titles? And how much of a loss will Adrian Mullen be to the Cats? Plus, Eddie and John also remember the late Teddy McCarthy, a Cork and GAA sporting icon, who passed away earlier in the week at the age of just 57. Eddie and John will be back on Monday to give their reaction and analysis to the hurling finals so do join them then and if you want to get in touch, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @nedzerb13 and @sineadkissane. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a very busy football weekend but does bigger mean better with the new format of the football Championship? Martin Breheny and Frank Roche join Will Slattery on the latest Throw-In Football show to discuss. Plus, are Kerry really nothing without David Clifford and who will we expect to go through after the final round of games? If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Dublin really be justified as All-Ireland favourites after a performance like yesterday? Dick Clerkin and Donnchadh Boyle join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show to discuss Dublin’s limitations and where they need to improve. Plus, are Derry running on empty and will they be vulnerable when they travel to play Donegal next weekend? And with Galway the only provincial champion to win their first game - is that just a statistical quirk or is there something behind it? If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill or @clerkin_d. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What a weekend of hurling, with drama wherever you looked. John Mullane and Michael Verney take a deep breath and discuss as many of the big talking points as possible on this week’s Throw-In Hurling show. Limerick’s warriors, why Cork will win an All-Ireland in two years, Wexford’s resilience, Tipp fall flat, Davy Fitz hits back at the critics, Carlow and Offaly in Joe McDonagh thriller and Kilkenny and Galway for the Leinster final…..it’s all covered on this week’s episode. If you want to get in touch, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @mlverney. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayo made a statement of intent with their impressive win against Kerry on Saturday, so where does it leave Jack O’Connor’s team? Have they become too predictable since last year? Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show to discuss all the big talking points from the weekend football action. They also highlight Tyrone's fourth straight championship defeat and Galway’s championship credentials whilst looking ahead to next week’s games including Dublin v Roscommon and Derry vs Monaghan. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill or @clerkin_d. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tipperary are officially back according to John Mullane who along with Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In Hurling show. And are Limerick just hanging in there after facing so many battles from the Munster counties? Can Cork bounce back now and dump Limerick out? Plus, with Westmeath throwing a major spanner in the works after their sensational Leinster comeback, where to now for Wexford as relegation looms? If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @mlverney and @nedzerb13. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Ulster and Leinster we had the good and the bad of the provincial football system over the weekend, so do they still have a future despite Derry’s epic win over Armagh? Frank Roche and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery to discuss on the latest Throw-In Football show. Plus, they rank the top contenders for Sam Maguire, give their views on the group format, and ask is it better to have enjoyed a decent break before the groups (such as Tyrone or Mayo) or to come in battle hardened from the provinces? If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galway legend, Cyril Farrell, joins John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney on this week’s The Throw-In Hurling show and off the back of Waterford’s dismal defeat to Clare, the lads discuss where Davy Fitz and Waterford hurling can go from here. Plus, how good are Clare now and can they be realistic Munster and All-Ireland contenders? In the Joe McDonagh, did Offaly earn the right to pick whatever team they wanted or did their weakened team call the competition’s integrity into question? And if you had to change one thing about the modern game, what would it be? If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @mlverney and @nedzerb13. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tánaiste, Micheál Martin, might believe that all GAA games should be free-to-air but for Dick Clerkin and Martin Breheny who join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show, it’s clear that the GAA’s limited commercial avenues means that they are entitled to maximising their revenues where possible. Dick and Martin discuss the pros and cons to the GAAGO controversy. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill and @clerkin_d Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The controversy over GAAGO, head-high tackles and Tipp’s All-Ireland credentials are all up for discussion with Eddie Brennan and John Mullane who join Michael Verney on this week’s Throw-In Hurling podcast. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @mlverney and @nedzerb13. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kildare took Dublin to within two points in their Leinster semi-final but it was Glenn Ryan’s post-match comments on the Dubs’ unfair home advantage in Croke Park that has generated most focus, so was Ryan right or was it a case of sour grapes? Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery and Michael Verney to discuss, plus Dick reacts to Monaghan’s defeat to Derry and Armagh’s victory over Down for their first Ulster final since 2008. In the hurling, Clare beat Limerick while Cork were easy victors over Waterford and Galway and Kilkenny fought out a tense draw in Leinster. Was this just a blip for Limerick? Is Waterford’s summer over, how much of a threat will Cork be and who will be in the mix from Leinster? Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Will and Michael to give their verdicts on those games. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill and @mlverney. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meath football has seen them fall to the Tailteann Cup and out of the Championship after their defeat to Offaly at the weekend and on the latest episode of the Throw-In podcast, Frank Roche and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery and Michael Verney to discuss all the big football talking points, including Galway’s All-Ireland credentials, Kerry’s mean defence and Down’s chances in Ulster. Plus, in the hurling, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan discuss Limerick’s close-call to Waterford and ask if Davy Fitz has uncovered the blueprint to defeating John Kiely’s team and whether Tipperary’s improvement under Liam Cahill could see them challenging Limerick. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill and @mlverney. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Last week it was New York and this week it was Ryan O’Toole’s injury-time winner for Monaghan. The provincial football championships have ignited the start of the Championship and on this week’s Throw-In podcast, Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Michael Verney and Will Slattery to re-live the drama and discuss where Tyrone go from here, and Derry and Monaghan’s next steps in Ulster. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill and @mlverney. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With New York’s historic win over Leitrim and Clare's surprise defeat of Cork on the opening weekend of the Championship, on the latest episode of the Throw-In podcast. Dick Clerkin, Donnchadh Boyle and Michael Verney discuss why the provinces are still important. Plus, was Mayo’s defeat to Roscommon such a bad thing for them? Also on the show, John Mullane looks back on Limerick’s dominant win over Kilkenny to win the League title. It’s only April but you might as well hand over the Liam MacCarthy cup to Limerick, says John. But who else will emerge from Munster this summer? And how can any of the other counties hope to compete? Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill and @mlverney. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts from.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the football leagues over and Mayo and Dublin capturing the Division 1 and Division 2 titles, this week’s Throw-In ranks the contenders heading into the Championship. Conor McKeon and Dick Clerkin join Will Slattery and Michael Verney as they focus on the big five and discuss why winning your province could also be a disadvantage. But, says Dick Clerkin, if Mayo want to prove their All-Ireland credentials, they need a big performance against Roscommon in their Connacht opener next week. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill and @mlverney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dublin legend, Philly McMahon, joins Will Slattery to discuss Stephen Cluxton’s shock return to the Dublin set-up. 'It’s shaken the GAA world,' he tells Will and, he says, if Dublin want to win the All-Ireland this year, then you start with Cluxton against Derry next Sunday. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill and @mlverney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The re-appearance of Stephen Cluxton to the Dublin squad grabbed all the headlines but what does it say about Dessie Farrell’s back to the future plan for the team? Dick Clerkin and Frank Roche join Will Slattery on the latest Throw-In podcast to discuss this and all the other weekend football news including Monaghan’s great escape and Armagh’s relegation woes. Plus, in the hurling, John Mullane discusses Cork failings as they lose to Kilkenny in the League semi-final while Tipp were overpowered by the green giant that is Limerick. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill and @mlverney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mayo are the first team to book their place in the football league semi-finals but who else will join them and should they be keeping something in reserve for the Championship? Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery and Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In podcast to discuss all the weekend football action, including Mayo’s growth under Kevin McStay, Louth’s renaissance with Mickey Harte and Derry’s irresistible form. In the hurling, Eddie Brennan and John Mullane discuss Cork and Tipp’s hunger for a league title and also ask if Davy Fitzgerald is holding this Waterford team back from fulfilling their potential? Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions to Will and Michael on Twitter at @slatterywill and @mlverney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cork and Tipperary have booked their semi-final places in the League with wins that showed how far they’ve come under their new managers and on the latest Throw-In podcast, Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney and Donnchadh Boyle to discuss all the big talking points from the weekend’s hurling league action. Coming from behind to beat Wexford shows that Cork have a resilience and a dog about them says Eddie Brennan while John Mullane reckons Tipp and Liam Cahill will be eyeing League success before pushing on for the Championship. Elsewhere, Galway halted their slide to beat Clare in Ennis and Kilkenny easily beat Dublin to set up a clash against Waterford to decide on a semi-final spot. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions to Will, Michael and Donnchadh on Twitter at @slatterywill, @mlverney and @depboyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tyrone beat Kerry, Derry beat Dublin, Armagh are on the rise and Mayo sit top of the table, is this a signal that come the summer the Championship is going to be wide open? On this week’s Throw-In podcast, Martin Breheny and Dick Clerkin join Will Slattery to discuss the likely state of play later in the year. Apart from the top three or four big guns, who else will challenge? Plus, what about the lack of goals we’ve been seeing so far? It goes deeper and is an indictment of coaching says the panel while the problem of diving and simulation is another thorny issue up for discussion. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions to Will, Michael and Dick on Twitter at @slatterywill, @mlverney and @clerkin_d.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the first half of the League over, who is doing well and who is struggling when it comes to their mid-term report? On this week’s Throw-In podcast, Will Slattery and Donnchadh Boyle are joined by Dick Clerkin and John Mullane to give their overall marks. Managing the next few weeks with one eye on the Championship is an important time says Dick with Roscommon’s shortcomings coming to light in Clones following their three point defeat to Monaghan. Next week’s clash against Mayo will show how far they’ve come. Kerry beat a spirited Armagh by a point in Killarney and while Donnchadh believes Armagh could be ones to watch during the Championship, Dick says they have to go on and prove themselves in Ulster after plenty of talk the last few years. In Division 2, Derry have been blowing away teams but is it just their early fitness that’s propelling them through games and will we see others catch up with them come the Championship? For Dublin, despite only beating Clare by a point in Croke Park, Dubs fans needn’t be overly worried just yet and they’re saving themselves for the summer, says the panel. In the hurling, John Mullane thinks Cork and Tipperary should be pleased with how their opening games have gone with 100% records but there’s question marks over Wexford and Galway so far this year. Teams that have been aping Limerick for too long also come in for some strong criticism from Mullane and he says, counties should go back to doing what they know best. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions to Will, Michael and Donnchadh on Twitter at @slatterywill, @mlverney and @depboyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After three rounds of Division 1, who’d have thought Roscommon would be flying high with three wins from three? But should they be keeping one eye on the Championship or go all out for the League? On this week’s Throw-In podcast, Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery and Michael Verney to discuss all the weekend’s League football action. Mayo’s impressive seven point victory over Kerry has the county purring again under Kevin McStay’s management, while there’s question marks over Kerry’s slow start to their year and if they’re too reliant on David Clifford? In Division 2, Dublin and Derry each have 100% records but with Jack McCaffrey coming back for Dublin, is this a last hurrah from that record-breaking generation? Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions to Will and Michael on Twitter at @slatterywill and @mlverney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On the latest episode of The Throw-In podcast, Will Slattery is joined by Colm Keys, Vincent Hogan and Donnchadh Boyle to look back on the hurling weekend. The panel all agree that Tipperary are a coming team under Liam Cahill after their win away to Kilkenny, while Derek Lyng has some work to do with the Cats ahead of the championship. Cork are another team who have impressed in the league after they made it two wins from two with a four-goal victory in Galway. Colm Keys says Cork could be a team to watch later on in the year, but he added that everyone else are still a long way off four in-a-row chasing Limerick, who powered past Clare on Saturday night. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions to Will and Donnchadh on Twitter at @slatterywill and @depboyle.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Verney and Donnchadh Boyle are joined by John Mullane and Conor McKeon on this week’s Throw-In to discuss all the major talking points from the weekend hurling and football action. Mullane assesses Davy Fitz’s second coming to Waterford after their draw against Dublin, whilst he also highlights Cork’s strength and potential as they beat Limerick and thinks they’ll be one of three counties aiming for the League. In the football, Tyrone impressed as they easily beat Donegal by eight points; Dublin overcame Limerick by nine but Dessie Farrell admits the Dubs look like a Division 2 team; Kerry’s eleven point victory over Monaghan has the Kingdom up and running; and Rossie time struck with Roscommon’s injury time winner over Galway. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team. If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions to Will and Michael on Twitter at @slatterywill and @mlverney.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.