The Hurling Pod

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back, joining Will O'Callaghan to discuss a weekend where Tipperary avenged their recent defeats to Cork at Semple Stadium. Wexford pushed Clare closer to the relegation trap door in Division 1A, while Davy Fitzgerald questioned his Antrim players following another loss. While Dan Ravenhill scored a remarkable late free, securing a dramatic win for Offaly over Dublin at Croke Park.

On this week's edition of The Hurling Pod, Paul Murphy, James Skehill, and Will O'Callaghan were joined by former Galway defender and now performance coach Tony Óg Regan.Tony opened up on the pain of being dropped from the panel twice, his anxiety around big games as a player, and working with top teams like Limerick and Ballygunner in recent seasons.The lads also chat about Laois's vital win at Westmemath in Division One B, UL continuing their recent dominance of the Fitzgibbon Cup, and your feedback from last week...

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the third weekend of the National Hurling League, which featured another second-half blitz in a Limerick win over Tipperary and a stunning Sean Kenneally goal.Galway seem to be finding their groove after a win against the holders Clare, Wexford were left bemoaning their first-half display against Kilkenny, and Offaly impressed in a hammering of Antrim in One B.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to look back on an action-packed second weekend of the National Hurling League. Carlow made history by registering a first competitive win over Waterford, blowing the Division One B promotion race wide open. Galway bounced back from their Tipperary thrashing to beat Kilkenny on the road.Tipp sit top of the top-flight after a win against Wexford, and we had a cracker between Cork and Limerick on Leeside.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review an opening weekend of the National Hurling League where Kilkenny struck late to beat holders Clare, Tipperary handed a beating to Galway and Cork eased past Wexford.They also chat about the saga around Cork and Limerick initially not being broadcast, and whether hurling is losing out to football's brave new world.The power returns for Skehill, then goes and returns again...as he battles the fall-out from last weekend's storm.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Muphy are back alongside Will O'Callaghan for the first episode of the fourth series of The Hurling Pod.The lads bring you up to date on their off-seasons, why Will's crumbling WiFi and Skehill buying a gun in Mayo delayed the pod at the weekend.They also touch on Na Fianna's win in the All-Ireland Club final, Waterford's lengthy injury concerns, Galway's new-look panel, and look ahead to the first week of the League.

On the last regular pod of the season, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to select their team of the year and moments of the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. We also learned which events the lads reckon they'd excel in at the Olympics and Skehill's unorthodox biscuit eating techniques...The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to take questions from listeners and to discuss Clare's one-point win against Cork to seal their fifth All-Ireland title in an epic of epic finals at Croke Park.They looked at some of the controversial decisions within the match, chatted about who the leading contenders are next season and the dark arts of being a corner-back.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

In part two of Off The Ball's All-Ireland Hurling Final roadshow, Will O'Callaghan and Paul Murphy were joined by two-time All-Star goalkeeper with Cork, Anthony Nash and 2013 All-Ireland winner with Clare, Podge Collins. Limerick's Seamus Flanagan and Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh also took questions from the audience ahead of the All-Ireland final. The lads were at the Bord Gais Theatre to help raise funds for Focus Ireland.Hurling on OTB with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

In the first part of Off The Ball's All-Ireland Hurling Final roadshow, Will O'Callaghan and Paul Murphy were joined their Hurling Pod co-host James Skehill from Galway, as well as Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh and Limerick forward Seamus Flanagan. The lads were at the Bord Gais Theatre to help raise funds for Focus Ireland, and part two features Cork's Anthony Nash and Clare's Podge Collins.Hurling on OTB with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

As Cork and Clare prepare to contest this Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling final, former winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan to try and predict where the game will be won and lost. Naturally, the lads can't agree on a winner, where Clare should play Tony Kelly, or who Cork should use to make him...Tickets are still available for Friday's live roadshow at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, see offtheball.com/events for full details. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan on a live edition of the pod to take your questions after this weekend's All-Ireland semi-finals. Limerick's bid for five-in-row All-Ireland titles was brought to a halt by a brilliant Cork performance which saw the Rebels set up a repeat of the 2013 decider against Clare. Clare put their losses to Kilkenny in the last two years behind them to score the last six points unanswered to overcome the Leinster kingpins. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

After Davy Fitzgerald confirmed that he's stepping down as Waterford manager after two years in charge, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan on (a slightly delayed) Hurling Pod! The lads also looked at where this weekend's All-Ireland semi-finals will be won and lost as Limerick continue their bid for 5-in-a-row by taking on a resurgent Cork, and Clare look to beat Kilkenny in the Championship for the first time since 1997. Keep an eye out on Off The Ball's social media accounts for ticketing details for the live roadshow at The Bord Gais Theatre on Friday, July 19th. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan a review a pair of lacklustre quarter-finals on a live edition. of The Hurling Pod! They faced accusations of not rating Clare, while marvelling at Shane O'Donnell's skills in the Banner's defeat of Wexford. They discuss whether Rory O'Connor's reds were merited and if Cork have lost momentum since the Munster Championship. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

Former Clare dual star Podge Collins, All-Ireland under-20 winning manager Leo O'Connor and Cork legend Séan Óg Ó hAilpín joined Skehill, Murph and Will at the Hurling Pod's live show to look ahead to this Saturday's All-Ireland Hurling Quarter-Finals.The Hurling Pod, live in Dolan's in Limerick, with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

Cork legend Séan Óg Ó hAilpín joined All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill and host Will O'Callaghan at The Hurling Pod's live roadshow in Dolan's in Limerick, where the night supported Focus Ireland. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

After Cork manager Pat Ryan described their performance against Offaly as 'sloppy' and Lee Chin struck 11 points for Wexford in their win at Laois, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review the preliminary quarter-finals. The lads also looked ahead to the quarter-finals next weekend, where Dublin and Clare look to bounce back from provincial final defeats. The Hurling with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Kilkenny forward Eoin Cody joined Will O'Callaghan on a midweek bonus Hurling Pod to chat about their 16-point win against Dublin in the Leinster final, why he feels the team aren't getting enough credit for winning 5-in-a-row in Leinster, Adrian Mullen's performance, and why TJ Reid is chasing medals rather than records. Bord Gáis Energy has announced new customers can avail of 33% off their residential electricity plans for the next 12 months when you switch before June 30th. Fresh from Provincial Hurling Final success in Leinster, Bord Gáis Energy hurling ambassador Eoin Cody was on hand today to launch the new offer. For more information on how to save big on electricity, you can visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/campaigns-info/electricity-plans. Offer excludes Smart Free Time Sat/Sun plan. Ts&Cs apply. See www.bordgaisenergy.ie for details.

Paul Murphy made his return to join James Skehill and Will O'Callaghan for a live pod to react to the Munster and Leinster Hurling finals. Limerick overcame Clare by six-points to become the first county to win six Munster titles in-a-row, while Kilkenny. eased to victory against Dublin at Croke Park. The lads took live questions from the Hurling Pod community, Skehill revealed why he's not allowed near the best biscuits and they revealed the location of their first roadshow of the summer...They'll be back to look at the McDonagh Cup final in more detail on Tuesday morning's OTB Members Pod. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

With Paul Murphy away this week, the lads drafted in 2013 All-Ireland winner with Clare, Podge Collins, for this week's slightly delayed edition of The Hurling Pod.Having both recovered from illness, James Skehill and Will O'Callaghan chatted to Podge about this weekend's Leinster and Munster Hurling finals where Limerick are chasing six in-a-row and Kilkenny five in-a-row in their provinces.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

All-Ireland winners Paul Miurphy. and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to review the final day of games in the Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championships and tackle listeners' questions on a live edition on the Off The Ball YouTube page. Skehill discusses if Henry Shefflin should now depart after Galway's early exit from the Championship, the lads look at whether Clare can topple Limerick in the Munster decider, Liam Cahill's defiant comments about his future and if David Burke deserved to see red. The Hurling Pod with. Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the penultimate. weekend of games in the Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championships.Cork hammered their neighbours Tipperary by 18-points on a day described as a 'dark day for Tipp hurling' by their manager Liam Cahill, as the Premier crashed out of the Championship. Davy Fitzgerald fumed at the decision to award a 65m, which was pointed by Mark Rodgers, in Waterford's loss to Clare in Ennis.Four teams can still qualify in Leinster, but will Dublin feel they left a golden chance to beat Kilkenny behind them at Parnell Park?The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to review a game for the ages between Cork and Limerick in the Munster Hurling Championship with the Rebels keeping their summer alive with a victory against the reigning All-Ireland champions in a thriller on Leeside. The surprises continued in the Leinster Championship, with Carlow earning a draw against their neighbours Kilkenny with a late free from Marty Kavanagh. While Dublin continued their unbeaten start with a comprehensive defeat of Antrim at Parnell Park. The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss Wexford's first Championship win against Galway in 28 years and Tipperary's fightback in injury time to rescue a draw at Waterford. Skehill looks at why Galway are still relying on the class of 2017 and the two lads ponder whether Henry Shefflin is making progress. They also discuss the refereeing decisions which have drawn criticism after the Waterford and Tipperary game and another upcoming weekend without hurling on terrestrial TV. The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back alongside Will O'Callaghan after a dramatic second weekend in the Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championships. The lads discuss Antrim bouncing back from a heavy loss to Kilkenny to earn a win over Wexford, the draw between Galway and Kilkenny in Salthill and Dublin doing enough against Carlow in Leinster. They talk about Clare showing a response in fighting back from seven points down to win at Cork, and Tipperary's disappointing performance at reigning All-Ireland and Munster champions Limerick. The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

After the opening weekend of the Championship, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to eat some humble pie after Waterford's win against Cork following their confident predictions of a Rebel victory at Walsh Park.The lads also break down Limerick's comeback victory over League champions Clare, where the drive for five continued with a stunning display in the last 15 minutes. But what went wrong for a Clare team that had led by nine points?Dublin's unbeaten Championship run against Wexford has stretched to six years after two late goals secured a share of the spoils at Wexford Park, while Kilkenny have some ikey injury concerns ahead of their trip to Galway.The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Ahead of the first weekend of the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championships, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to Sunday's games, with a focus on the meeting of League champions Clare and All-Ireland kingpins Limerick. Skehill also gives an update on Podge Collins the calf, as Murph and Will get an education in farming while Skehill tries to play down his glee about Johnny Glynn being back for Galway. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

After Aidan McCarthy’s 2-10 helped Clare to defeat Kilkenny by a couple of points at Semple Stadium to land their first League title since 2016, the Hurling Pod team assembled for an instant reaction live show. Paul Murphy, James Skehill, and Will O’Callaghan were joined by former Banner dual-player Podge Collins from Thurles and took listeners’ questions live from OTB’s social channels. The Hurling Pod is brought to you by Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to chat about Murph's superb performance while reading the Proclamation of the Irish Republic on Easter Sunday, the upcoming meeting of Kilkenny and Clare in Saturday's National Hurling League final.They also discussed the afternoon throw-in times for the All-Ireland quarter-finals and the Joe McDonagh again playing out in the shadows.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to chat about both semi-finals, as Kilkenny and Clare booked their place in the National Hurling League final. They discuss how the Cats dethroned reigning champions Limerick, Tipperary's issues with frees and some more talking. points. around the performances of referees. Oh, and times they encountered animals on the pitch. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review the last round of the regular section of the National Hurling League. They also take listener questions, including whether league semi-finals are really necessary, if Cork now look the real deal, and why they think Tipperary won't progress from Munster. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the penultimate weekend of the National Hurling League's regular season, they also discussed why there are plenty of reasons for optimism in Wexford, and the return of Johnny Glynn.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

With another break week in the League, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan for Monday's edition of The Hurling Pod, to discuss injuries to Lee Chin and Mark Coleman, whether pundits are too harsh on Cork and the 'tough places to go'!. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy are alongside Will O'Callaghan for Monday's edition of The Hurling Pod, featuring smashed glass, delayed trains, and some chat about the third weekend of the National Hurling League! The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

On a mini bonus episode for this week, Will O'Callaghan sat down with former All-Ireland Hurling final referee Brian Gavin to discuss the failure rate in referee fitness tests, the motion to reform the handpass, and if VAR is needed.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

With a break weekend in the National Hurling League, Paul Murphy, James Skehill, and Will O'Callaghan took on the challenge of picking a best XV with only one player per county allowed.They also chat about Mary I landing their third-ever Fitzgibbon Cup, and ponder whether all three really hate Clare?The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

James Skehill has returned from his holiday to join Paul Murphy and Will O'Callaghan to review the second weekend of the National Hurling League on this week's (slightly delayed) Hurling Pod!The lads look at Tipp's fast start and whether they're now favourites to win the league, Paddy Leavy taking the 'Brick Flick' to new levels and Skehill finding out that all-inclusive is not necessarily all-inclusive...The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

With James Skehill away on holiday, hurling analyst and coach Sean Flynn joined Paul Murphy and Will O'Callaghan to review the main talking points from the first weekend of the National Hurling League.They also discussed how some teams are overcomplicating their approach early in the season, and some of the puck out approaches being adopted as going short is very much back in fashion.Oh, and the lads have received their first-ever fan art!The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Full disclosure: Will forgot to hit record on the first take at this week's podcast. But James Skehill and the returning Paul Murphy powered through on the second attempt. to look ahead to the return of the National Hurling League, answered your comments from last week and even made a bet which will see one of them tattooed at the end of the season. By becoming a member at offtheball.com/join, you'll get an exclusive bumper second podcast each week tackling listeners' questions, previewing the weekend's action, and finding out which TV shows slipped Skehill by in his youth.The Hurling Pod is with Bord Gais Energy - Proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship.

With Paul Murphy hitting the slopes for his first holiday of the year, this week's Monday pod sees James Skehill and Will O'Callaghan reflect on a drama filled All-Ireland Club Hurling final between St Thomas' and O'Loughlin Gaels.By becoming a member at offtheball.com/join, you'll get an exclusive bumper second podcast each week tackling listeners' questions, previewing the weekend's action, and finding out which TV shows slipped Skehill by in his youth.The Hurling Pod is with Bord Gais Energy - Proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship.

The Hurling Pod is back for a third season, with All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joining Will O'Callaghan each week throughout the League and Championship.James and Paul discuss where Sunday's All-Ireland Club Hurling final between St Thomas' and O'Loughlin Gaels will be won and lost, as well what impact Tony Kelly's absence will have on Clare during the League.By becoming a member at offtheball.com/join, you'll get an exclusive bumper second podcast each week tackling listeners' questions, previewing the weekend's action, and finding out which TV shows slipped Skehill by in his youth.The Hurling Pod is with Bord Gais Energy - Proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship.

James Skehill and Paul Murphy are alongside Will O'Callaghan for the last episode of season two of The Hurling Pod. Skehill attempts to pick a combined team from the four-in-a-row Kilkenny and Limerick teams, while the lads also select their best moments of the 2023 inter-county season. Oh, and there's a couple of big announcements... On this week's podcast: (0:00) - The Skehill family welcome a new arrival and the lads are off to support The Killers at Electric Picnic (kinda). Club Championship is up and running. (17:30) - Johnny Glynn is back! But can Galway keep him around? Henry is definitely staying for at least one more year. (33:29) - Should we have criticised Kilkenny more after the All-Ireland Hurling Final? Picking the best match, goal, and point of the 2023 campaign. Tweaks ahead for the Joe McDonagh Cup. (57:56) - Moment of the year (in the Championship and on the podcast). (1:15:43) - Picking a combined Limerick and Kilkenny four-in-a-row team. And taking your questions. Off The Ball has teamed up with Bord Gais Energy to bring you The Hurling Pod. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game - promoting inclusivity in hurling.

James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan for a live edition of the pod to discuss Limerick becoming the only the third county to ever win four successive All-Ireland Hurling titles in a row. On this week's podcast: (0:00) - Skehill forgets how Zoom calls work, Limerick's incredible clinical display in the second half, Kilkenny were blown away by Limerick's relentlessness. (06:14) - Casey's points caught the eye but it was Cian Lynch pulling the strings, Croke Park brings out the best in John Kiely's side, did Kilkenny roll over too easily? (21:00) - Do Kilkenny have new blood coming through for a rebuild? Limerick would have hammered anybody yesterday. Kinnereck's genius and Kiely's passion. (49:13) - The 'scourge' of throw hand passes is being discussed again...John Keenan's performance. (01:03:48) - Is it a loss to not have the minor final before the senior? Move the Jubilee Team presentation back to half-time. (01:10:01) - Picking our team of the year, hurler of the year and young hurler of the year. The Hurling Pod will return... Off The Ball has teamed up with Bord Gais Energy to bring you The Hurling Pod. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game - promoting inclusivity in hurling.

It's All-Ireland weekend so The Hurling Pod gathered some of the greatest of the game to preview this Sunday's final - Joe Canning, Tommy Walsh, Ciarán Carey, James Skehill & Paul Murphy are all alongside Will O'Callaghan live in The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre! Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives | @BGEGAA

The Hurling Pod was LIVE in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and to build up to Limerick vs. Kilkenny this weekend, Ciarán Carey & Tommy Walsh joined the lads to reminisce on their own glory days! Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives | @BGEGAA

Galway hurling legend Joe Canning joined The Hurling Pod - Will O'Callaghan, Paul Murphy & James Skehill - live in The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre ahead of this weekend's All-Ireland Hurling final! Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives | @BGEGAA

It's All-Ireland final week and James Skehill and Paul Murphy are alongside Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to the clash of Kilkenny and four-in-a-row chasing Limerick. On this week's pod: (0:00): Wexford searching for a new manager after parting ways with Darragh Egan. Memories of All-Ireland preparations, thoughts on the teams not having traditional banquets in Dublin post-game. Skehill shocks us all with a well-delivered Father Ted reference on twitter. (27:00) - Limerick just ahead of the Cats in All-Ireland finals. Can we read much into the League final this season? David Blanchfield's injury. Does Declan Hannon come back in? (42:00) - Dan Morrissey's excellence at full-back, is he a hurler of the year contender? Will Mike Casey pick up the in-form Eoin Cody? Who should Mikey Butler mark? (57:00) - Your questions...Murphy's Waterford trip, Skehill's pint-carrying qualities, can Arsenal win the Premier League? GAA stars who are Gunners. The noise of an All-Ireland final is incomparable. Michael D impressed by Skehill's size. Limerick 20s v Kilkenny 00s. Predictions. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Check out https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy (eventually) and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to take live questions and comments from The Hurling Pod community following the All-Ireland semi-finals after Limerick and Kilkenny set up a repeat of last season's decider. On this week's pod: (0:00) - Paul Murphy gets stuck in traffic, so James Skehill gets a chance to talk interrupted about how good Eoin Murphy's wonder save was. 'The best save I've ever seen'. (04:46) - Aaron Gillane is now the front-runner as hurler of the year, his incredible catch for the first goal. His positional sense is phenomenal. Galway were in such a strong position after half an hour. Retreating handed the initiative to Limerick. 'You can't try and take on Limerick at their own game'. (15:43) - Did Quaid slowing the match down make that much of a difference really? 'It wasn't the losing of the game for Galway. Galway's body language went down when Limerick started throwing the punches. Shefflin on how Limerick dominated the middle of the field. (33:46) - Fresh from his appearances on BBC, Virgin Media, and OTB across the weekend, four-time All-Star Paul Murphy joins the pod! 'I didn't even have the luxury to get changed'. Murph explains how he looked after Skehill on Saturday afternoon. Cian Lynch's involvement in the game and helping make Limerick tick. (45:07) - Clare went away from what's been effective for them by deploying a sweeper in the first half against Kilkenny. It's unfair to claim that Clare only rise their game against Limerick. 'Clare have been brilliant this year'. Should the advantage have been played to allow Rodgers to hit the net? Inconsistency in refereeing decisions. (58:00) - 'Get your pen ready Skehill, it's Mikey Butler watch time!'. Kilkenny All-Star again impresses on Tony Kelly. Who should Butler pick up in the final? Will Kilkenny use Huw Lawlor on Gillane? Eoin Cody in red-hot form. TJ Reid moves to the top of the All-Ireland scoring list. (01:12:00) - Knowing when to go long and when to go short with puck outs. The work teams do ahead of big games on restarts. The swear jar is overflowing in the Skehill house. (01:28:00) - TJ Reid could surpass Henry Shefflin as Kilkenny's greatest ever. 'He's the most talented player of my generation'. It's splitting hairs between TJ, Henry, and Shefflin. Will Lohan and Shefflin stay in their positions? Adrian Mullen's electric pink boots. Richie Hogan's cameo. Cillian Buckley's wedding on the eve of the final. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Check out https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

Ahead of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling semi-finals this weekend, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to Limerick against Galway and Clare's clash with Kilkenny. (0:00) - Some unusual feedback was addressed...does Murph look like a young Liam Neeson? Did the lads take the hatchet to Clare last week? Will's Crappy Quiz nightmare. (14:14) - Are Galway closer to Limerick this year? Who should pick Aaron Gillane? Rumours abound about who Limerick will play at 6. (32:43) - Being flexible as a defender when the opposition make switches in game in their forwards. System versus man marking. Bolters in big games like Wally Walsh and Shane O'Donnell. (54:43) - Tom Morrisey a contender for hurler of the year? 'I don't see a lot in it on Saturday'. Galway shouldn't change to counteract Limerick. (01:04:55) - Is it fair that Clare are favourites against Kilkenny? The Banner are better than last year. Kilkenny's injuries. (01:26:54) - Clare need to get Tony Kelly away from Mikey Butler. Conlan is crucial. Why forwards should bounce shots. Leading contenders for young hurler of the year. Planning a live pod for this Sunday... Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Check out https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan to discuss whether Skehill still hates Tipp after their third consecutive Championship win against the Premier, as well as Clare's goal rush in their defeat of Dublin in the other quarter-final. On this week's podcast: (0:00) - Skehill answers his critics after Galway knock out Tipperary out of the Championship on the same week he saved the hay. We're heading to the Bord Gais Theatre on July 20th for a very special live show. (15:13) - Were the quarter-finals a bit of a disappointment? Conor Whelan is in with a shout of being hurler of the year. Why Whelan is so hard to mark. (27:25) - Nervy finish for Galway after the McGrath goal, missed chances for the Tribesmen. (36:11) - Were Tipperary not up for the fight? Liam Cahill's preparation of teams, why have they not hit top gear in the summer two years in a row. (49:28) - Cathal Mannion's role and will he have a different one against Limerick? (54:24) - Clare's running game is too much for Dublin. Donal Burke's injury and Clare's goal rush before half-time. The Banners' injury concerns. (01:07:51) - Answering your questions from instagram and twitter. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Check out https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa