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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.

The National Football League returned with a bang at the weekend and the Throw-In podcast is also back with its weekly breakdown of the big games and major talking points. On this week’s show, Dick Clerkin joined Will Slattery and Michael Verney to discuss Mayo and Galway’s scintillating draw, Donegal edging out Kerry, Roscommon toppling Tyrone and Armagh’s victory over Monaghan. Plus, in Division 2, Meath under new manager Colm O’Rourke, beat Cork down on Leeside, while Dublin saw off Kildare as they seek an immediate return to Division 1. The hurling leagues start next weekend and Vincent Hogan joined Will and Michael to give his thoughts on how the counties will fare especially those with five new managers at the helm. Can Davy Fitz fix Waterford and bring them back? How long before Liam Cahill’s Tipperary can show some promise again? And can anyone stop Limerick’s four-in-a-row? 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.

Sinéad Kissane is joined by Pat Spillane and Martin Breheny on this special Throw-In podcast to remember Brian Mullins, the Dublin GAA midfield legend who died at the age of 68. Pat recalls their on-field battles and the key role Mullins played in that historic Kerry-Dubs rivalry, while Martin remembers watching a 19 year old make his mark on the 1974 All-Ireland final that would go on to change GAA history. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Spillane and John Mullane joined Will Slattery and Michael Verney for a special live edition of the Throw-In at the Ploughing Championships to look back on the 2022 hurling and football seasons. In front of a packed crowd at the Irish Independent tent, Spillane said he was worried about the threat of the Dubs next year with the return of Paul Mannion and Jack McCaffrey and he also railed against the influence of statisticians on Gaelic games. ‘If you put your right foot into a bucket of boiling water,’ he said. ‘And you put your left foot into a bucket of freezing water, statistically, you’re comfortable!’ Meanwhile, John Mullane reflected on Limerick’s continued dominance of hurling and welcomed what Davy Fitzgerald could bring to the Waterford panel for the coming season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad Kissane looks ahead to this weekend’s start of the new Australian Football League Women’s season with Meath’s AFLW rookie, Vikki Wall, who’s signed up with the North Melbourne Kangaroos and Mayo’s seasoned Aussie rules player, Sarah Rowe, who’s going into her fifth campaign with Collingwood. 22 Irish players have signed up to play with Australian clubs for this, the 7th edition of the AFLW, which runs until the end of November. For the duration of the AFLW season you can read the thoughts of Vikki and Sarah as well as Cora Staunton and Orla O’Dwyer in their player diaries exclusively in the Irish Independent and on Independent.ie. For more from the Throw-In, visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Meath retaining their All-Ireland title, Cora Staunton joins Sinéad Kissane and the Irish Independent’s Donnchadh Boyle to look back on the Royal’s ten-point victory over Kerry and how the champions will be affected by the departures of Vikki Wall and Orlagh Lally to the AFLW. Plus, it’s Cork v Kilkenny in the All-Ireland camogie final, a match-up last seen in 2018 and Ursula Jacob previews how she thinks this game will go. With Cork having beaten Kilkenny in their previous four final meetings, Ursula thinks Cork will see it through again. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With Kerry football on a high, can the ladies team cap off a memorable 2022 for the Kingdom by capturing their first All-Ireland title since 1993? They face Meath who are seeking to retain their own All-Ireland and cement their place at the top table of ladies football. Cork’s 18-time All-Ireland winner, Rena Buckley and Dublin’s 5-time All-Ireland champion, Noelle Healy, join Sinéad Kissane to preview the game. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this special episode of the Throw-In podcast with Sinéad Kissane, Eddie Brennan, the eight-time All-Ireland winner under Brian Cody, Martin Breheny who wrote Cody’s autobiography, and Vincent Hogan, the Irish Independent’s Chief Sports Writer, look back on the extraordinary career of Brian Cody, Kilkenny’s legendary hurling manager, who has stepped down after twenty-four years in charge. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philly McMahon joins Joe Brolly and Pat Spillane who are re-united once again for a special Throw-In podcast looking back on the All-Ireland Football Final that saw Kerry regain the Sam Maguire after eight years. But, the truth is, Kerry weren’t really tested and Philly says he’d be hungry to get fit again to take on the All-Ireland champions. Also on the show, Joe Brolly says Galway will be sick to the stomach with the opportunity they let slip, while Pat Spillane lauds David Clifford’s performance and Jack O’Connor’s influence. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kerry have answered the doubters and those who questioned if they had the mettle to come through the pressure. They’re All-Ireland champions once again, thanks in no small part to David Clifford’s striking performance, beating Galway 0-20 to 0-16. Dick Clerkin and Michael Verney joined Will Slattery for a special Throw-In podcast after the final whistle from Croke Park with all the post-match analysis and reaction. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Brolly joins Philly McMahon on the latest episode of the Throw-In to preview the All-Ireland Football Final between Kerry and Galway. Joe questions Kerry’s ability to handle the mantle of favourites while Philly has some advice on how to manage the Kerry forward line. Ultimately though, will Clifford and co have too much firepower for Galway in the end? For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Despite making history with three All-Irelands in a row, Limerick’s hurlers are not finished yet and on this week’s Throw-In, Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Vincent Hogan join Will Slattery to look back on the hurling final victory and what could still come from John Kiely’s team. How can the other counties catch them in 2023 and beyond? Plus, is TJ Reid Kilkenny’s greatest ever and who will take over in Waterford and Tipperary? For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The three-in-a-row has been done and Kilkenny pushed them all the way, but Limerick are the All-Ireland champions for the third year running and for the fourth time in five years. How much more can be said about John Kiely’s team, their mindset, attitude and accomplishments? John Mullane and Michael Verney from the Irish Independent join Sinéad Kissane for a bonus episode of the Throw-In straight after the final whistle from Croke Park with their post-match reaction and analysis to a classic hurling final. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After losing to Kerry by way of an incredible injury time free kick, what does the future look like for Dessie Farrell and the once all-conquering Dubs? On this week’s show, Philly McMahon joins the Irish Independent’s Sinéad Kissane and Conor McKeon and he highlights some of the tactical and personnel errors that contributed to Dublin’s defeat. But, if there are some changes made, he says, the character shown in the second half points to a better season in 2023. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can Limerick make their own hurling history by winning three-in-a-row or will Brian Cody and Kilkenny prove they’re the timeless masters? The Irish Independent’s Frank Roche and Colm Keys join Will Slattery and Michael Verney as they preview the 2022 All-Ireland Hurling Final and weigh up just where the game will be won and lost. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was two heavyweights going toe-to-toe and it turned out to be a classic decided in the 76th minute by Seanie O’Shea’s mammoth free-kick so what now for Dublin in the coming years and can Kerry finally fulfil their promise by beating Galway? Ciarán Whelan and Dick Clerkin join Will Slattery and Michael Verney for this week’s Throw-In as they look back on the All-Ireland football semi-finals as well as Westmeath’s inaugural Tailteann Cup win. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s not the All Ireland final, but it’s certainly the next best thing - Dublin v Kerry, the historic and most successful rivals go head-to-head in Sunday’s semi-final and Philly McMahon says more than just this season is at stake. Philly joins Sinéad Kissane and the Irish Independent’s Conor McKeon to preview the weekend semis and he explains how the Dubs can get at the Kerry defence and also how he would approach marking David Clifford. It’s two heavyweights going head-to-head and whoever wins will be odds-on to win the All-Ireland and continue to dominate for the next few years. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a familiar storyline – not just Limerick’s fourth final in five years, but Brian Cody going for twelve All-Irelands as manager. It was another world when Cody first took over Kilkenny in 1998 but after nearly a quarter of a century his teams are still winning titles and reaching finals. However, can his Kilkenny team stop Limerick who are looking for three-in-a-row? Vincent Hogan and John Mullane join Will and Michael on this week’s Throw-In to discuss the hurling semi finals and to look ahead to Limerick v Kilkenny. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It may have been a classic but days later the GAA world is still talking about the Galway-Armagh quarter-final for the wrong reasons and on this week’s show, Philly McMahon addresses the eye-gouging incident, Joe Brolly’s comments and the Twitter trolls who have been calling Philly out. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

History was made in Croke Park with the first ever penalty shoot-out in the All Ireland but despite it being a classic, it’s the off-pitch actions from Armagh that has people talking about the game afterwards. Dick Clerkin and Ciarán Whelan join Sinéad Kissane and Michael Verney on the Throw-In to look back on all the drama and controversy from the football quarter-finals. Plus, Wexford manager, Darragh Egan, is on the show to preview next weekend’s hurling semi-finals and has some insights into stopping Tony Kelly and Clare. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We’re down to the last eight in the Football Championship with a few surprises thrown into the mix, so who can we expect to reach the semi-finals? Can Armagh continue their great form? Are Galway flying under the radar? How strong will Dublin be and how tight can Clare make it against Derry? Plus, what about Kerry v Mayo? Have Kerry the mental strength to overcome whatever Mayo throws at them? Philly McMahon joins Sinéad Kissane and Conor McKeon with his predictions on the latest Throw-In podcast. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Will and Michael on the latest Throw-In podcast to look back on the hurling quarter-finals that saw Clare defeat Wexford and Galway overcome Cork. The panel look ahead to the semi-final pairings of Kilkenny v Clare and Limerick v Galway with Eddie giving his insights into how Henry Shefflin will approach the game, and in the wake of Cork hurlers letting another one slip by them, is it time for an outsider like Liam Sheedy to come in a shake things up? Plus there’s a round-up of the Tailteann Cup action and a discussion as to what playing in Croke Park means for players from the smaller football counties. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Philly McMahon discusses Gaelic football tactics and set-plays and asks why pundits continue to see the game in negative terms? It’s time to end the propaganda of talking down the modern game says Philly and start understanding what’s actually happening on the pitch. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the football quarter-finals draw made, Dick Clerkin joins Will and Michael on this week’s Throw-In assessing each team’s chances and once issue sticks in his throat – could Derry or Armagh really be in this year’s All-Ireland final? Armagh face Galway while Derry play Clare, and Mayo will have to do it the hard way once again if they want to have a chance, having to beat Kerry and Dublin, while the Dubs wait ominously for Cork in their clash. With the hurling also down to the last eight, Wexford legend, Tom Dempsey, previews his county’s mouth-watering tie against the Clare juggernaut while Cork v Galway is too close to call and Limerick and Kilkenny await in the semis. Every Monday the Throw-In brings you the Irish Independent’s best insights and analysis from all the weekend GAA action. And don’t forget to listen to Philly McMahon’s show every Friday when he gives his take on the issues affecting the Football Championship. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The abuse of Andy McEntee, in the wake of his resignation as Meath manager has shown up once again what inter-county managers go through and on this week’s show, Philly McMahon joins Sinéad Kissane and Conor McKeon to discuss the abuse that he has received and how it affects one’s family. Plus, post-McEntee, how can Meath football hope to resurrect themselves and Philly outlines the weaknesses in Mayo’s defence that Kildare can exploit. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This year’s Munster final was a game for the ages and Eddie Brennan and Vincent Hogan join Will & Michael to look back on Limerick’s win over Clare that will be talked about for years to come. While Kilkenny won another Leinster title beating Galway, the focus is still on the fall-out between Brian Cody and Henry Shefflin – Eddie Brennan has his say. In the football, Colm Keys joins the lads to discuss Tyrone’s shambolic All-Ireland title defence which came to an end at the hands of Armagh who must now fancy themselves with another crack against Donegal in the football qualifiers. And where does Meath football go from here after their defeat to Clare? Every Monday the Throw-In brings you the best insights and analysis from all the weekend GAA action. And don’t forget to listen to Philly McMahon’s show every Friday when he gives his take on the issues affecting the Football Championship. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philly McMahon joins Sinéad Kissane and Conor McKeon for his take on the Football Championship. He discusses Eoghan O’Donnell’s move from the hurlers to the footballers and why it might not work out, previews the weekend qualifiers and has plenty of criticism for the pundits talking down Derry’s style of play. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a case of back to the future as Derry won their first Ulster title in 24 years but it was reminiscent of Donegal under Jim McGuinness says Ciarán Whelan on this week’s Throw-In podcast. Whelan and Dick Clerkin joined Will Slattery and Michael Verney to look back on all four provincial football finals from the weekend where Kerry had little by way of challenge in Munster against Limerick, while Dublin’s hammering of Kildare has proven their All-Ireland credentials once again. Meanwhile, Galway’s Connacht title win over Roscommon has them leading the outside pack with attention focusing on the football qualifiers over the next few weeks to see who can emerge on a run of form. Every Monday the Throw-In brings you the best insights and analysis from all the weekend GAA action. And don’t forget to listen to Philly McMahon’s show every Friday when he gives his take on the issues affecting the Football Championship. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It feels like the Football Championship is finally kicking into gear with all four provincial finals being held over the weekend and on this week’s Throw-In with Philly McMahon, he joins presenter Sinéad Kissane and the Irish Independent’s Conor McKeon with a preview of where each game will be won and lost. Philly discusses Michael Murphy’s octopus arms, Rory Gallagher’s influence on Derry and why he reckons injuries to key players could be what really derails the Dublin campaign. Plus, are Roscommon coming in under the radar for their Connacht final against Galway and what will Kerry learn about themselves after their Munster final clash with Limerick. Join Philly McMahon on the Throw-In every Thursday where he gives his take on the Football Championship while every Monday the Irish Independent’s team of sports writers and former players, including John Mullane, Eddie Brennan, Ciarán Whelan and Dick Clerkin bring you the best insights and analysis from all the weekend GAA action. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After being tipped to take on Limerick, Waterford’s season imploded in Munster this year and John Mullane joins Will Slattery and Michael Verney on this week’s Throw-In podcast to try and make sense of it all. Meanwhile, Eddie Brennan reflects on Kilkenny’s surprise defeat to Wexford calling their play predictable and the panel also look ahead to the Munster and Leinster finals. Plus Will and Michael cover the opening draw for the All Ireland football qualifiers. Every Monday the Throw-In brings you the best insights and analysis from all the weekend GAA action. And don’t forget to listen to Philly McMahon’s show every Friday when he gives his take on the issues affecting the Football Championship. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ger Brennan joins Philly McMahon on the latest Throw-In to talk about his eight year career with the Dubs, the pranks played on team mates and managers to ease the pressure, plus why religion and faith are so important to him and why he has since changed his opposition to the same sex marriage referendum. Join Philly McMahon on the Throw-In every Thursday where he gives his take on the Football Championship while every Monday the Irish Independent’s team of sports writers and former players, including John Mullane, Eddie Brennan, Ciarán Whelan and Dick Clerkin bring you the best insights and analysis from all the weekend GAA action. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clare – and not Waterford - have proven themselves to be the most likely challengers to Limerick in Munster this year and what a Munster final we will have in store between those two teams. But what about Waterford? Defeat to Cork has left their season hanging by a thread – where has it all gone wrong? John Mullane and the Irish Independent’s, Michael Verney, join Sinéad Kissane on this week’s Throw-In to look back on all the hurling action, including ‘selfie-gate’ where Mullane has been highly critical of the Dublin hurlers laughing and joking and having selfies taken after their 17-point defeat to Kilkenny in Parnell Park. Ciarán Whelan is also on the show to discuss the Dubs’ dismantling of Meath and why he misses the old rivalry, plus Derry’s Ulster run and Limerick beat Tipperary even in the football to reach their own Munster final. Every Monday the Throw-In brings you the best insights and analysis from all the weekend GAA action. And don’t forget to listen to Philly McMahon’s show every Friday where he gives his take on the Football Championship. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.