Blue Is The Colour

An incredible servant to Dublin GAA both as a footballer and a hurler, Conal Keaney joins me to chat about the ups and downs of his time with the Dublin Senior Footballers and the Dublin Senior Hurlers. We chat Pillar Caffrey, Anthony Daly, Pat Gilroy, club, Leinster Finals, playing with the best in both codes and what it takes to be still playing intercounty at 38 years of age. We also discuss Championship 2020 and lots more. A must listen for Dublin GAA fans.

Two time sports journalist of the year, and huge Dublin supporter, Roy Curtis joins me this week for a hugely enjoyable chat about Dublin teams in days gone by right up to the current great side and much more. Dessie Farrell, Jim Gavin, past and current Dublin greats all discussed with one of Ireland's finest wordsmiths along with a look ahead to this weekend's Leinster Final. 

 A multiple All Ireland winner for both club and county, All star winner Ger Brennan joins me for a detailed back on a career that saw him represent Dublin at every level from the age of 13 right up until his intercounty career was cut short by injury in 2015. We also discuss a weekend gone by that saw the Championship really catch fire and Dublin's opening night victory over Westmeath.  

A true Darling Of The Hill, a hero to Dublin supporters and one of the greatest forwards to ever play the game. Bernard Brogan joins me for a detailed look back on his illustrious career in blue, the many challenges and obstacles that he faced along the way plus much more on this must listen episode of Blue Is The Colour.  

A very special episode of Blue Is The Colour to mark Jim Gavin's departure as Dublin Senior Football manager. One of Jim's former teammates Vinnie Murphy and one of his close friends Johnny Courtenay join me to look back on the man, the legend and the incredible legacy he leaves behind. We also discuss just who will be his replacement.

In the second of this weeks All Ireland Final preview podcasts, Jackie Cahill from the LGFA, Patricia Monahan from the Dublin LGFA and Rob Hartnett join me to preview in detail this Sunday's big day for our three in a row chasing Ladies Senior Footballers as they take on Galway. We also chat about the continued upward curve of Ladies Gaelic Football, the fantastic work being done to promote the game, the 20 X 20 campaign and lots more. 

Our Boys In Blue have to do it all again so the podcast goes again too with another All Ireland Final preview. Senan Connell, Vinnie Murphy, Johnny Courtenay and Declan Mahon are back to join me to look forward to this Saturday's All Ireland Final replay. Join us for lots of debate, insights and laughs as we countdown to what could be a historic day in Croke Park. 

Yes it's a big All Ireland Final Preview Special episode this week as Senan Connell, Vinnie Murphy, Declan Mahon and Johnny Courtenay join me to look ahead to Sundays big day in Croker. Plenty of insight, discussion, debate and a few laughs along the way to really whet your appetite for what could be a historic day.

6 All Ireland medals, 5 National League medals, 10 Leinster Championship medals, four All Stars and a huge part of Dublin's success over the last decade. The legend that is Paul Flynn joins me to look back on his outstanding career in Blue. From humble beginnings to the best in the country, Flynn gives an insight into the huge amount of hard work that it took to become such a success both on and off the pitch.

It's Dublin v Mayo again - Who will win? We look forward to Saturday's blockbuster clash in Croker. The ticket fiasco, we discuss the shambles that supporters have faced. We also look back on another memorable day in Omagh last Sunday, our Ladies Senior Footballers win over Kerry that sees them in another All Ireland Semi Final plus lots more on Episode 73 of Blue Is The Colour.

Six Leinster Senior Football medals, two National League medals, three All Stars, a Footballer of The Year and an All Ireland Champion. This episode's very special guest is Dublin legend Paul Curran, a man who is regarded as one of the classiest footballers to ever wear the blue jersey. We chat about his glittering playing career, his moves into management, the great days that this current Dublin side has given us and lots more.

The issue of funding to Dublin GAA has been a huge topic over the last couple of years and has been used many times as a stick to undermine Dublin's success. Rob Hartnett from Sport For Business joins me to set the record straight and to dispel a lot of the myths that have been peddled in the media regarding Dublin's funding. We also set the record straight on the well worn arguments about Dublin's population and the Croke Park issue. Patricia Monahan from the Dublin LGFA also joins me to look forward to a big day in Parnell Park this Saturday for the Dublin Ladies Senior Footballers and to look back at last week's action. 

An absolute privilege to have a man who lifted the National League, Delaney Cup and Sam Maguire as captain of the Dublin Senior Football team on this episode. John O'Leary's place amongst the GAA greats is assured as is his place amongst the hearts of Dublin supporters for the many years service he gave to the jersey. He joins me to look back on his fantastic career in blue along with his thoughts on Cluxton, the current Dublin side, the return of Connolly and more. 

A tough weekend on the pitch for Dublin GAA, we look back at what could have been but look at the positives for the future. We look forward to a big weekend ahead as the Super 8's get underway for our Senior Footballers while our Ladies Footballers also begin their All Ireland journey in earnest. We also speak about the funding issue and the clear agenda of some in the media. All this and lots of laughs and more debate on Episode 69 of Blue Is The Colour 

A man who knows all about the good and bad days for Dublin Hurling and Football, former Dublin Senior Footballer and Dublin Hurling legend Dotsy O'Callaghan joins me on this weeks episode to look back on what was a momentous night for Dublin Hurling last Saturday night and to look ahead to our Footballers Leinster Final against Meath this Sunday. We also look back on Dotsy's own time in Blue in both codes including those special days under Dalo, his time with the Dublin Footballers and lots more.

I've been lucky to have some amazing guests on the 67 episodes of this podcast but this episode is my favourite yet by far. You would all know his voice from his role as stadium announcer in Croke Park but proud Kerryman Jerry Grogan has also spent 41 years overseeing the coaching of generations of future Dublin GAA stars through his role with Cumann Na mBunscol. He shares some amazing stories about his years about his life in GAA and Croke Park including some fantastic stories about Dublin stars past and present in what is an unmissable episode.

Another great away day in Portlaoise both on and off the pitch last Saturday. We look back on Dublin's bloodless win over Louth and how The Blue and Navy support enjoyed themselves. We also look back at all last weekends events including another Mayo defeat (will they ever learn?) and preview this weekends action. All this and lots more debate and craic on Episode 66 of Blue Is The Colour 

As our Boys In Blue begin the defence of their Leinster and All Ireland titles this Saturday, Dubs legend Vinnie Murphy and Johnathan Courtenay join me to look ahead to what the Summer will hold for Jim Gavin's men. Can they make history? What teams will pose the biggest threat? Who will star for Dublin? All this and lots more debate on Episode 65 of Blue Is The Colour.

With suicide, depression and mental health as huge an issue in Ireland as ever, Pieta House ambassadors and Dublin Footballers Shane Carthy and Nicole Owens join me on this episode to share their inspiring stories of their own battles. We also discuss how so much more needs to be done in this country to help people suffering with their mental health, how you can help someone close to you that needs help and lots more.

A multiple All Ireland winner, a multiple All Star and a firefighter. All round superwoman Lyndsey Davey is my special guest on this episode as we look back on what's been a long and decorated career in Blue since Lyndsey made her Dublin Senior Football team debut at the age of just 15.  We also chat about how Ladies Football has changed for the better in that time, the 20 x 20 initiatives and just how Lyndsey is able to balance being an intercounty footballer with such a demanding job.  All this and lots more on Episode 63 of Blue Is The Colour.

The Dubs and being involved in GAA can be a great escape for many of us, be it from general life or whatever personal issues that we're dealing with. For my guests this week, attending Dublin games and being involved in GAA has not only been an escape, it has been vital in not only their lives but also the lives of their children. Fiona McHugh, who's son Alan has Down Syndrome, Ali Field, who's son James has autism, and Lorraine Groves, who's daughter Evie is on the road to recovery following a brain tumour, tell me all about how important The Dubs and GAA have been in their families lives. Some very heartwarming and inspirational stories about an association and team that wouldn't always get the best of press.

Why there should be no sleepless nights in the Gavin household after Sunday's National League Final. A half term report on our Senior Footballers and Hurlers as Championship looms large. Diarmuid Connolly, the hypocrites that drove him out, rumours of his return and those about Rory O'Carroll. All this plus lots more chat, debate and craic on Episode 61 of Blue Is The Colour.

A true Darling Of The Hill, one of Dublin's favourite sons and my own personal boyhood hero. The legend that is Charlie Redmond is this week's guest as we look back on a storied and successful career in blue with some fantastic tales from the great man himself thrown in for good measure. A must listen for any Dublin GAA fan.

A bit of sense in all this doomsday talk about our footballers. We discuss how Jim Gavin is no doubt secretly delighted at where he has his troops as they head for Summer war. A monumental day for our Senior Hurlers. We look back on a victory that was a long tíme coming in Thurles on Saturday night. Croke Park's 20 × 20 hypocrisy and another win for our Girls In Blue. We also take a look ahead to another packed weekend of action this coming weekend along with all the usual chat, laughs and debate.

Dublin legend Kieran Duff is this week's very special guest as we look back on a storied and successful career in blue. That infamous '83 final, battles with Meath, his love of Swords and his club Fingallians, trials with Manchester United and his time as a Dublin selector are just some of the things we discuss in a fascinating hour of listening.

The legend that is Vinnie Murphy joins me once again this week to look back on another great weekend for The Dubs. We discuss the story so far for Jim Gavin's men as we head into the business end of the National League, Mattie Kenny's magic touch with our Hurlers and our Ladies Footballers continued success. All this and lots lots more on Episode 57 of Blue Is The Colour.

A real Darling Of The Hill, a True Blue hero and one of the greatest forwards the game has ever seen. Alan Brogan joins me for an hour long chat as we look back on his legendary career in Blue. A career of unbelievable highs and some awful lows, it was a career that eventually saw Alan win three All Ireland's, three All Stars, a Footballer Of The Year Award and lots more.

The end of the glory days. We pay a large tongue in cheek tribute to the end of the good times for Dublin Football as a country rejoices. The GAA ticket price increase and how the GAA leaves kids short changed. The 'Get The Dubs Out Of Croke Park' saga. New rules, poor officiating and a look ahead to this weekends action. All this and more on Episode 55 of Blue Is The Colour.

We are back for 2019 and what a way to kick off a New Year of Blue Is The Colour. Denis Bastick joins me to reminisce on his glittering career in Blue as we look back on all the highs and lows of his time in a Dublin jersey. We also chat about the void he felt following his retirement, how appearing on Dancing With The Stars has given him a new focus and much more.

Yes it's Christmas Special time again for Blue Is The Colour and who better to look back on another amazing year for The Dubs than Dublin legends PJ Gallagher and Vinnie Murphy. You'll laugh, you'll probably cry (with laughter) and you'll laugh some more during this hour of madness where nobody is safe from PJ and Vinnie's wrath.

It's All Ireland Final preview time as our Girls In Blue go for back to back All Ireland Senior Football titles. Patricia Monahan from the Dublin LGFA and Jackie Cahill, commercial manager of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, join me for an in depth preview of Dublin's big clash with Cork. We also chat about the special bond this Dublin team has with it's fans, the continued rise in popularity of Ladies Football and lots more.

Four In A Row Champions. We look back on an another amazing day for Dublin supporters thanks to this incredible group of players. We also chat gutter journalism, end of year awards, the amazing Jim Gavin and lots more on Episode 51 of Blue Is The Colour.

Yes it's the big one. It's All Ireland Final week and what a crew we have to get you excited and to preview in detail Dublin v Tyrone. Senan Connell and Vinnie Murphy join Johnny Courtenay, Declan Mahon and Barry for this special episode.

All Ireland winning Dublin footballer Fiona Hudson and Patricia Monahan from the Dublin LGFA are this weeks special guests as we chat about everything Ladies Football including a look ahead to Dublin's All Ireland Semi Final against Galway this Saturday, the continued rise in popularity of Ladies Football and lots more.

A classy All Star and All Ireland winning footballer who gave huge service to Dublin Football. Barry Cahill joins me for a fascinating chat about his many years in the blue jersey and his many memories of a great career.

An easy win, the perfect warm up and some welcome selection headaches for Jim Gavin as we look back at Sunday's win over Roscommon. We also preview this Saturday's All Ireland Semi Final versus Galway and take a look ahead to our Ladies Senior Footballers Quarter Final against Kerry. All this and lots more on Episode 47 of Blue Is The Colour.

With Ireland's national children's cancer charity Aoibheann's Pink Tie set to adorn the front of the Dublin jersey, the charities co founder and Aoibheann's Dad Jimmy Norman joins me to chat about his love for The Dubs, Aoibheann's passing and how this brilliant charity came to be, the amazing work they do for children and their families and his pride at seeing his late daughters name on the front of the jersey. A truly emotional and inspirational episode of Blue Is The Colour.

What a day, what a team and what supporters. We take a look back at the day The Dubs took over Omagh. We also pay tribute to our fabulous hosts, the game itself and also the weekend action but if you were there on Saturday then you need to listen to this. And even if you weren't you'll still have a good laugh listening to Episode 45 of Blue Is The Colour.

Man of the Match in Dublin's famous All Ireland Final victory over Kerry in 2011, just a day before his 23rd birthday, Kevin Nolan was set for a long distinguished career in Blue. But type 1 diabetes and injury were to curtail what could have been for such a gifted gaelic footballer. Kevin joins us for an absolutely fascinating chat about Iife playing for Dublin, his battle with diabetes and much more. Episode 44 of Blue Is The Colour is a must listen for not just Dublin GAA fans but all GAA fans

After his two hilarious episodes last year, the one and only PJ Gallagher is back for more madness just in time for the Super 8's. We chat about everything from Sweaty Chicken deodorant to Jim Gavin being a shark/vampire in this unmissable episode. You'll honestly cry with laughter. Oh and we also actually do discuss the Super 8's at some point in the episode.

Legend. Hero. Darling of The Hill. One of the greatest to ever wear the blue jersey and a man respected and appreciated by GAA fans from every county. A true privilege to have Jimmy Keaveney as my guest on Episode 42 of Blue Is The Colour.

A historic Eight In A Row. Myself and Johnny Courtenay look back on another great day in the continued legacy of this special Dublin team and look ahead to the Super 8's. Also with a big weekend ahead for Dublin Ladies Football, Dublin minor football manager Bobby McNulty and Patricia Monahan join us to preview the All Ireland Minor Semi Final and the Leinster Senior Final. All this and lots more on Episode 41 of Blue Is The Colour

Two brothers who soldiered together for club and county. Dublin fan favourites Johnny and Darren Magee are this weeks guests as we chat about their highs and lows in Blue, this current Dublin side and how success is down to commitment and sacrifice and not money or population. We also take a look back on Sunday's win over Longford and lots more on Episode 40 of Blue Is The Colour.

Before Dermo and Berno and after Charlie and Jayo, Ray Cosgrove was the Darling Of The Hill in the early noughties. Ray joins us this week to talk about a time when Dublin Football finally returned to the top table, his highs and lows in Blue and the challenges he faced. We also take a look back at Dublin's Leinster Championship opening win over Wicklow and lots lots more on Episode 39 of Blue Is The Colour.

With Sunday almost upon us it's Championship Preview time! True Blue legend Vinnie Murphy joins me to give us his thoughts on where Dublin stand as they begin the defence of their All Ireland and Leinster titles this Sunday. Who will be Dublin's biggest test? Can this team achieve Four In A Row History? Plus lots lots more.

Fresh from helping Dublin make history with a first ever National Football League Division 1 title on Sunday, Nicole Owens is this weeks special guest. Powerfully honest and frank about her battle with depression and anxiety, how being part of an amazing Dublin team has helped her and her pride at being an ambassador for Darkness Into Light and Pieta House are just some of the things we discussed. An unmissable episode.

A true icon of Dublin GAA, one of the best midfielders and indeed players to ever wear the famous Blue. And he's not a bad pundit either. The legendary Ciaran Whelan is this weeks guest on Blue Is The Colour as we chat about everything from his many triumphs and heartaches with The Dubs to what it's like to be an analyst on the Sunday Game and much much more.

A brilliant episode this week with two of the most knowledgeable and passionate supporters of Dublin Ladies Football. With our Blues Sisters in National League Semi Final action this Sunday, former Dublin Senior Football manager Greg McGonigle and Patricia Monahan from the Dublin LGFA join me to preview this weeks game. We also discuss this incredible group of Dublin players, the continued rise in popularity of Ladies Football, a lot done but more to do for the LGFA and lots more.

A veteran under Anthony Daly, Ger Cunningham and now under Pat Gilroy, Dublin Senior Hurler Joey Boland joins us on this weeks podcast as we discuss the highs and lows he's experienced with The Dubs, what he feels the future holds for Dublin Hurling and much more. A most fascinating and entertaining chat, this is an unmissable episode for Dublin Hurling fans.

Champions again! Johnny Courtenay joins us to look back on what was another amazing day for this special team. Also: The continued evolution of Dublin Football. Consistently appalling refereeing. Are the anti Dublin brigade running out of excuses? Dublin in rude health for Four In A Row tilt. All this on lots lots more on Episode 33 of Blue Is The Colour.

A jam packed hour where we look back on all the weekends action from Croker and beyond and take a look ahead to this Sunday's National League Final. Also another amazing day for Cuala, the Dermo rumours, unfair player criticism, Na Fianna's fight, inconsistent officials and lots more. All this and all the usual craic and banter on Episode 32 of Blue Is The Colour.