The GAA Social

Everyone in Gaelic football knows Matty Forde. For Leinster, Ireland, his club and Wexford he was different class. Winning an All-star in a team that didn't have much success, cemented his status as one of the best in the sport. In many ways, Wexford are the story of 2026 with two consecutive promotions. Next year they will travel to Tyrone, Derry, Dublin and Monaghan. What's happened? Matty reveals who he feels will win Leinster, Sam Maguire and his toughest opponent. He's sound too! There's also the meetings with Francie Bellew. Colourful! He'd love to be playing now and was rared on two players being the best, Peter Canavan and Maurice Fitz. Where does David Clifford fit in? When Matty sat down with Thomas and Oisin, he revealed his father died, just five weeks ago. Paddy Forde, a great man. Grief is different for us all, but talking helps. We also send our congratulations to St Joseph's Donaghmore who won the Dalton Cup. When you listen, you'll know why!

We dig into the four league finals at Croke Park, hope the hooter is sacked and review the standout talking points in a brilliant league. We're now officially in Championship season

This was a lovely hour with one of the most recognisable faces and voices in Irish sport. Anthony Daly is a former Clare captain, manager, leader of Dublin and has also managed in Limerick. He's a familiar face to us all as a pundit, columnist and now podcaster! He guides the ship and reinvented himself into something different. Behind the smiles and the craic is a touch of anxiety and how he's managing it. Regular health check-ups after losing his father (48) and brother (40) at a young age. Real life hits us all. But this podcast is just a brilliant hurling man- a footballer too believe it or not- enjoying life, hurling and proud of his place, county Clare. Plenty of laughs, 'the wand' and the race for Liam MacCarthy is a "Two horse race and i'm leaving out the All-Ireland champions." Early days. The great Anthony Daly on the GAA Social with Thomas & Oisin

All the football covered. Are Wexford the story of the year so far? Conor McManus joins the podcast. Recorded at the Armagh- Kerry game. We're struggling to think of a better game of football- it really was that good

This podcast meandered into a subject we didn't expect to explore- professionalism! Anthony Cunningham is a top class coach, winning provincial titles in football and hurling. He's also a double All-Ireland winner with Galway. Growing up in strict hurling country, but developed into a fine football manager. It started by working with John O'Mahoney and a career that navigated through inter-county and club. Anthony addresses the rumours around his health, questions the split season and this conversation explores professionalism in the GAA. Cunningham believes it will happen...

All the games and leagues reviewed and we begin our look ahead to the final weekend. There's quite a bit of Louth chat. What's the glass ceiling?

Liam Sheedy managed Tipperary to two All-Ireland titles. He famously stopped Kilkenny winning five-in-a-row. Driven, passionate but in touch with his place. A stunning bond with his mother who raised four boys alone. She sung at the Tipperary homecoming in 2010, a very special moment. Concerns for today's young people, getting the best out of people and the possibility of managing again. We discuss full-time managers, his belief that Antrim should have their own Director of Hurling and how hurling can develop. We also chat through his attempt to become Director General of the GAA. This is a beautiful conversation, centered on family, faith, the GAA and Portroe. The brilliant Liam Sheedy

Hurling games reviewed and a look ahead to the penultimate weekend in league football. Will Armagh stay up? Also, should we have Friday night games?