Charlestown Sarsfields GAA Podcast

Ahead of the big senior championship match this weekend, Stephen is joined in the virtual studio by two legends from Charlestown and Knockmore. Former Charlestown Sarsfields County and Connacht winning captain, Ginger Tiernan and Former Mayo All star and Knockmore legend Kevin O Neill. The lads take us through the build up to the big  game and give their thoughts on the key battles and match ups.

One year on from the tragic death of our good friend Colm Horkan  Stephen chats to 4 lads who shared many great experiences and times in his company which they were only to happy to impart and relay. Colms brother Padraig, his cousin and Chairman of the Sarasfields G.A.A club Liam Breheny, close friends and Garda Colleagues Declan Casey and Tommy Sullivan all of whom relayed some wonderful stories and anecdotes of their connections with Colm which we're sure many will enjoy listening to #neverforgotten

This weeks podcast features an interview with the Kearney brothers John and Denis who donned the green and white jersey with distinction during the 70's, 80's and 90's. Together with the third member of the trio, Tom, the Kearney lads played hard but fair and never took a backward step on the field of play and could always be counted on to deliver in the big games. They shared some great memories of the many games they played and managed in over the course of their careers with Denis also touching on his career with Mayo which saw him win two Connacht championship medals .The lads were good company for an hour and more and reminisced about games and incidents that still linger prominently in their memories.

This weeks podcast features an interview with Eamon Walsh one of the club’s oldest surviving members who took us on a spin through his life and career which touched some great heights as he enjoyed multiple successes with the Sarsfields, winning county minor and  junior championships in 1951, 53 and 63. He also lined out at the highest level playing in 4 Connacht Finals for Sligo and Mayo and represented Connacht with distinction playing with and against some of the greatest names of his era. He also captained Mayo minors to Connacht and All Ireland success in 1953 so a lot of ground was covered with his ability to recall names dates and years making for some fascinating conversation.

This weeks episode features an interview with the three musketeers messrs Divilly, Healy and O’Connell the trio who bring commentary to a new art with their own brand of delivery live into your living rooms when they come together to cover the Sarsfields matches at senior championship level. They tell some good stories about their time in the green and white as they recall with fondness some great times and moments down through the years.

Episode 5 features an Interview with Pat walsh and Eugene Morrisroe who were part of a groundbreaking Charlestown Sarsfields tour to America in 1980. A party of 63 people boarded a plane in Shannon and spent three and a half weeks touring New York, Boston Philadelphia and Chicago and the lads shared their memories, funny stories and anecdotes as we went back to the future for an enjoyable hour’s discussion ...title ...Sarsfileds 1980 American adventure

Episode 4 features an interview with Paddy Colleran on the Colleran family’s long and historic connection with the Charlestown Sarsfields club. The Colleran name is synonymous with the GAA in Charlestown which Paddy touches on as he shares his experiences of growing up in a football mad house.

Episode 3 of this seasons podcast sees Stephen joined in the virtual studio by brothers Fintan and Eamon Brett who chat about their life and times representing the Sarsfields in the 1970s, which involved lots of successes at under 21 and minor level with Eamon representing Mayo at minor, under 21 and senior level . They revisit the many happy times they had in the green of the Sarsfields and touched on Eamon having the distinction of representing Mayo and London in the Connacht championship in the 1970s. Lots of nostalgia in this episode and one that will strike a chord with many in the club and community.

Stephen its joined in the virtual studio this week by two men who gave sterling service to the Charlestown Sarsfields club stretching back a number of years. John and Pearse O' Donohue remain firm and committed supporters of the green and white and they were delighted to share their memories of some great days down the years both playing and supporting the Sarsfields.

Our podcast is back for another season and Joined in the virtual studio this week for the first episode are former greats Mick Maloney and Podsie Horkan as they reflect back on their illustrious careers in the green and white. An enjoyable listen looking back on a golden period for the Sarsfields club.

A very special episode of the Charlestown Sarsfields Podcast which was recorded last May with the Byrnes family from Charlestown - a family synonymous with the Sarsfields club over 40 years. Stephen sat down with Michael and Maureen and also with lifelong family friend and GAA stalwart Val Lenehan to discuss all things GAA.

This weeks podcast sees Stephen and Ronan joined in the virtual studio by Charlestown legend James Kilroy who is also involved with the Charlestown U-16 lads team. The lads take a look back at Sundays county final, reminisce about some previous underage successes that James was involved with and look ahead to the big under-16 county semi final on Friday against Cill Chomáin.

Stephen is joined in the virtual studio this week by Bord Na Nòg chairman, Ryan O, Connor and Sarsfields vice-chairman and current Under-8 coach Michael Doherty. The lads discuss the current underage structure, the recent successes at underage level and the satisfaction of seeing the next generation develop and come up through the ranks

Stephen is joined in the virtual studio by co-host Ronan after he went AWOL for the past few weeks :) and also by Mayo News Sports Editor and broadcaster, Mike Finnerty. The lads review this years championship, their thoughts on the championship format this year and they preview the county final.

Stephen Healy is joined in the virtual studio by the current joint Charlestown Sarsfields senior team captains, Gareth O'Donnell and Gerry McLoughlin. The lads look back on the weekend match against Claremorris and give their thoughts on the 2020 championship as well as their thoughts on the future for the Sarsfields including Gerry's drive to knocking the current king of Lurga, Ginger Tiernan, off his perch and overtaking his championship appearances record amongst other things :).

Stephen Healy is joined in the virtual studio by Charlestown legend, the ageless Aidan Higgins, to look back on last weekends Round 3 Senior football championship match against Breaffy and to look ahead to the relegation play-off match this weekend against Claremorris.

Stephen Healy is joined in the virtual studio by Mayo News journalist and Breaffy native, Edwin Mcgreal and Charlestown stalwart Kieran McBrien as they look ahead to the crucial 3rd round senior championship match between Charlestown and Breaffy.

Stephen is joined in the virtual studio by John Casey to look back on last weekends thrilling Senior football championship match against Westport.

And so another episode of our club podcast hits the airwaves, and its the aptly named "Ladies Night" as the LGFA club take center stage!Ronan is joined by founding member of the LGFA club, the one and only Tom McLoughlin, as he recounts the establishment of the club, and the trials and tribulations that went with it.A chat with former senior team manager Fergal O'Gara also features, a man who helped bring great success to the club in the form of back to back county titles a few years ago, as does a conversation with current board members Richella O'Connor (chairperson) and Nora McGovern (secretary) who are helping to ensure the club goes from strength to strength, year on year.This episode was recorded in early June, and club football is now of course back in full swing, so we hope you enjoy listening to some of the people who have contributed, and continue to contribute, to all things Charlestown LGFA.

Back to the future we go again this week on the podcast, as Ronan & Stephen chat with 3 men who represented us with great distinction over the years! Since this episode was recorded, our community of course has been left shook to its very core by the tragic passing of our club mate and friend Colm Horkan. His tragic and senseless death on June 18th of this year has left a huge void in all our lives. This podcast is in honour of his memory, which will live on in our club forever more.Our late friend Colm, Sean Higgins & Robert O' Connell soldiered together through the good times, and the bad times, and they recount those memories with us this hour. County title wins, and losses, the epic Garrymore 5 game saga, and much much more, it’s all dissected and discussed!PS: A Garrymore man also drops into the virtual studio too!Great hours listening, if not somewhat heartbreaking too. #RIPColm

Business over pleasure this week on the Charlestown GAA Podcast, as we step inside the Boardroom!Chairman Liam Breheny, secretary Kevin Deignan and former club, now county treasurer Valerie Murphy join us, as we delve into the inner workings of our club, and the day to day unseen's that many take for granted.Fundraising, sponsorship, struggles and triumphs, all is discussed and laid bare, as we also delve into what is a stronger than ever relationship with our current county board.....and much much more too!Our main sponsor of over 20 years Mr Alan Crean of Aston Crean Flooring, Tiling & Carpet also joins us on the line, to discuss his ever strengthening bond with the club!Enjoy! :)

We travel back to modern day Charlestown GAA this weekend as current senior manager Martin Mulvaney joins the conversation!Ronan, our preceeding senior manager also gives some insight from his time at the helm, as Stephen takes over as host!A very engaging hours listening!

We talk with 2 men who have represented both our club and county with real distinction over the years, and we throw David Brady into the mix too!All things club football are covered, powering on through the lock-down, inter-county highs and lows, living in the public eye and much much more!We also give a special mention to neighbour's Curry GAA & their wonderful initiative in memory of the great man that was, JP Duffy.

David "Ginger" Tiernan & Aidan Higgins drop into the virtual studio as we look back over what was a Golden Era for the club, which saw both men captain our club to Moclair Cups!We squeeze plenty more in too....Enjoy, its a belter this one!

A sit down (unfortunately not quite face to face!) with "Mr Charlestown GAA" himself Ciaran McBrien and podcast regular (we hope) Stephen Healy.Both have enjoyed much success with the Sarsfield's, 2001 and 2009 comes to mind! We'll talk all things the noughties....but much much more too!