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The four-time All-Ireland winner Ciara Trant and OTB's Rachel Sheehan were back in studio with Ger and Colm on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. With the quarter-final draw with the All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship confirmed, Ciara and Rachel assessed which teams are looking best set for a charge through the knockout rounds. Beyond that, Ciara and Rachel considered whether Ladies Gaelic Football needs to take a look at adopting some of the rules that have reinvigorated men's Gaelic football, and what the split-season has done to damage the sport in terms of attendance and media interest. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

The world seems to be intent on tapping into humanity's worst instincts.Tech companies ensure the algorithms keep us enraged and fearful, but is there a resistance movement? On Free State today Dion tries to persuade Joe that Test match cricket is part of a broader cultural phenomenon but will Joe buy it?Joe looks at how Kilkenny was transformed from a cricket county to the cradle of hurling.They also consider the All Ireland quarter finals and Dion's credentials as a Kerry supporter are challenged by Joe, who definitely isn't buying it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tomorrow afternoon, thousands of Kerry fans will flock to the nearby Fitzgerald Stadium to watch the Kingdom's final home Championship match of the year, as they take on Cavan in a preliminary All Ireland quarter final. But where has the county's longstanding affection for Gaelic football come from? Joining us to chat was Darran O'Sullivan Former Kerry footballer and Mickey Ned O'Sullivan former Kerry player and manager.

On William Hill's The Square Ball this week, Dave and Ashling were joined by none other than Galway's much-beloved, Cyril Farrell.  Farrell discusses how he first made his mark as a coach and manager, most famously leading the Galway senior hurling team to three All-Ireland titles in the 1980s (1980, 1987, and 1988), a golden era for the county. As well as growing up in a sports mad area in Galway.There's a yarn or two thrown in as well!18+ | Gamblingcare.ie00:00 - Introduction04:00 - Early life and Great School Story11:00 - Galway Manager21:30 - 198031:00 - "Good Hurlers"36:00 - Stepping Away41:00 - Tough Decisions46:00 - Winning51:00 - Tony Keady59:20 - Galway Hurlers This year1:05:00 - The Modern Game

Tommy, James and Paddy are back for The Football Pod after another riveting weekend of Gaelic Football - and for perhaps the very first time in five seasons, there's a bit of friction between the lads - it may have a little bit of something to do with Meath.(00:30) - Weekend Winners & the losers: Derry, Mayo, Clare, Rossies.(11:00) - Wicklow beat Westmeath and shock everybody but Paddy.(16:00) - Meath beat Kerry - softness, respect, injuries - an edge on the pod.(32:00) - Galway survive, what can they do? (38:00) - Dublin's power players shine through.(48:00) - Conor Meyler's return, Stars of the weekend, Best two-pointers.(58:00) - All-Ireland preliminary quarter-finals: McGuinness' Donegal crusade.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we'll look ahead to another quality weekend of action. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Tommy, James and Paddy are back for The Football Pod after another riveting weekend of Gaelic Football - and for perhaps the very first time in five seasons, there's a bit of friction between the lads - it may have a little bit of something to do with Meath.(00:30) - Weekend Winners & the losers: Derry, Mayo, Clare, Rossies.(11:00) - Wicklow beat Westmeath and shock everybody but Paddy.(16:00) - Meath beat Kerry - softness, respect, injuries - an edge on the pod.(32:00) - Galway survive, what can they do? (38:00) - Dublin's power players shine through.(48:00) - Conor Meyler's return, Stars of the weekend, Best two-pointers.(58:00) - All-Ireland preliminary quarter-finals: McGuinness' Donegal crusade.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we'll look ahead to another quality weekend of action. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Wexford has produced plenty of GAA legends. So, what do the Gaelic Games mean for them?Joining Kieran to discuss is four-time All-Ireland winner and All-Star, Ursula Jacob, 1996 All-Ireland winning manager, Liam Griffin and former Wexford Captain, Diarmuid Lyng.

The Cork footballers saved their season with a gritty performance in Portlaoise to beat Roscommon over the weekend but their reward is a very tough preliminary quarter-final against Dublin.While Meath and Armagh have beaten the Boys in Blue already this summer, John Cleary's charges will need to produce a season-best to progress to the last eight.We reflect on the victory over the Rossies which was spearheaded by Colm O'Callaghan, Ian Maguire, Mark Cronin and Seán McDonnell, who kicked 0-4 in a tight game. Keeper Micheál Aodh Martin came up with some big plays as well, saving a goal chance at a critical stage and pushing out a dangerous dropping ball for a 45 in the dying minutes.It was heart-stopping stuff, with Roscommon hunting a two-pointer to knock Cork out as time elapsed as Brian O'Driscoll, Seán Brady and Daniel O'Mahony defended brilliantly.What can they improve on for their Croke Park trip though?Plus we reflect on a disappointing All-Ireland minor hurling semi-final exit for Cork against Clare.Fergal McCormack's side had beaten the Banner en route to a Munster title but a four-week break since that provincial success might have been an issue with Clare far sharper throughout. More tellingly, the underdogs showed greater hunger and work-rate around the middle third.Cork were expected to reach what would only have been the county's third All-Ireland final appearance at the grade in the modern era, with the Rebels winning the title in 2021 and losing the 2017 decider to Galway.Still, there were some excellent performers in red over the course of their six matches and we pick out the young players to watch out for in the coming seasons.Plus there's a look at the local action as the club hurling leagues head towards their conclusion.Now in its third season, every week Éamonn Murphy will be joined by The Echo team including Barry O'Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field.You can listen to the Echo Sport Podcast every week wherever you get your podcasts or on www.echolive.ie/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

 Presented by Leo Doyle. - Minor hurling manager Ger O'Connell looks forward to the  All Ireland semi final, Alphie Rodgers of Scariff Ogonnelloe talks camogie, Jim Madden gives his views on soccer topics while regular analyst, Sean O'Halloran throws an eye on the gaelic games scene.  -02.02 Ger O'Connell -18.20 Alphie Rodgers -29.38 Jim Madden -46.50 Sean O'Halloran. Originally  broadcast 14th June 2025 

Hear from Robbie Brennan, Eoghan Frayne, Conor Duke & Jordan Morris on full-time at Glenisk O'Connor Park in Tullamore after Meath beat Kerry on a scoreline of 1-22 to 0-16.After leading by 6 at the break, it was a disatrous start to the second half for Meath as Cathal Hickey picked up a black card just 15 seconds into the 2nd half for a cynical pull back following the throw-in. Dylan Geaney knocked over two in quick succession, but by the time Hickey returned, The Royals still held 5 point lead, at 16 points to 11. A pair of fine two pointers from Ruairi Kinsella & Conor Duke extended Meath's lead to 7 with just 15 to play. Not to long after Meath stalwart Bryan Menton goaled for the Royals to open up a 10 point lead, which proved to be unassailable. Meath will now have significant break before the All-Ireland quarter finals at Croke Park.Kerry on the other hand will have to settle for a home preliminary-quarter final next weekend.

The manager of the Clare minor hurlers has commended his sides strength in depth as they prepare for their last four tie in the All Ireland Championship. Clare and Cork will be hoping to secure their place in the decider when they do battle in the semi final in FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles. Both sides are looking to reach the final for the first time since their previous All Ireland success, with Clare's coming in 2023 while Cork claimed the title in 2021. Banner boss Ger O'Connell says the quality throughout the entire panel enabled them to overcome some early season stumbling blocks. Throw in in Thurles on Sunday is at 1pm with commentary on Clare FM with Keatings Bar and Restaurant, Kilbaha, Loop Head.

What started as a weekly morning run between two friends in Sydney has become an international movement, offering young men their own version of a men's shed. The organisation “When No One's Watching” is now taking roots in Ireland, and I am joined by Tadhg Kennelly co-founder and former All-Ireland winner for Kerry.

Listen back to Friday June 13th 2025's edition of Across The Line as Paul Carroll looks ahead to the weekend's sporting action in Tipperary. On this week's show: - Jake Morris talks about Tipp's season so far, his development and wanting more from the year - Ken Hogan previews Tipperary's clash with Laois in the All-Ireland senior hurling preliminary quarter-final - Barry Drake previews our weekly greyhound racing action

What started as a weekly morning run between two friends in Sydney has become an international movement, offering young men their own version of a men's shed. The organisation “When No One's Watching” is now taking roots in Ireland, and I am joined by Tadhg Kennelly co-founder and former All-Ireland winner for Kerry.

Four-time All-Ireland winner Ciara Trant joined Colm, Meghann and Rachel in studio on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. With the All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship group stages underway, Ciara assessed the opening weekend's round of games - including Dublin's lucky escape in Waterford, and why Leitrim could be in for a tough time this Saturday. On a wider scale, the guys considered whether or not there is anything the LGFA can do about Irish players joining up with AFLW clubs in Australia, and how much it is actually impacting Ladies Gaelic football in Ireland. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Tom Comack has decades of experience working as a broadcaster/commentator on radio. From Highland Radio since the early 90's, through the noughties etc to now occasionally being heard on Ocean FM. Tom has a great passion for GAA in particular, and down through the years has helped cover radio coverage on big matches across various levels and codes. He also had a long running weekly GAA programme on Highand Radio. During this interview I talk to Tom about some of his early radio experiences and we look ahead to the big matches this coming weekend in the All Ireland series as the group stage matches reach their conclusion. In particular we talk in depth about the huge clash in Dr Hyde Park this Sunday evening between Donegal and Mayo. Support the show

It's claimed Clare need to prepared to withstand constant pressure and be wary of retribution in their do or die clash with Louth this weekend. The Banner round off their Sam Maguire group stage campaign on Sunday with a trip to Laois Hire O'Moore Park in Portlaoise to face the Leinster Champions, with the winners progressing to an All Ireland preliminary quarter final. Peter Keane's side delivered a strong performance in their Round 2 defeat to Monaghan in Clones, kicking 14 first half points including four two-pointers, while Cillian Brennan and Cillian Rouine are hoped to return to bolster the backline. Clare FM analyst Paudie Carmody says if the defence can hold firm, the firepower is there to punish Louth. Throw in on Sunday is at 2pm, with commentary on Clare FM with Ennis Home Furniture Quinn road Business Park, Ennis and Jones's Supervalu Milltown

Joe Kernan and Seán Ó Domhnaill preview Galway's clash with Armagh in round three of the All-Ireland series This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieSubscribe for more content!

On episode 173 Off the Ball journalist Eoin Sheahan joins the podcast to unpack his captivating podcast series, Diverted, chronicling his travels across Latin America through the lens of sport, culture, and personal discovery. We dive into the creative process behind crafting a documentary-style podcast on the move, exploring stories from Palestine football in South America, basketball in Guatemala - where their average height is 5 feet, Alexis McCallister and his family football academy, Juventus in Belize where they all speak German, Mayo hurling (yes Mayo hurling), interviewing the Belize senior men's football manager in his house and more. Eoin shares the challenges of capturing authentic audio in unpredictable environments, immersive storytelling, sport as a method of connection and understanding culture. We also discuss tailgating at GAA games and bringing an American style to the All-Ireland final weekends. Halftime show? Tailgating? Saturday evening games like the 2019 football replay under sunset/night sky? Tune in for a rich conversation about South American sport through an irish lens, obscure sports, an international influence on local teams, culture,  creativity, hitchhiking, and the art of narrative in a world of constant change.Listen to diverted on Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/6rjuEV2OLCMSahhGJYD8n2?si=8bcb8b27f6e44f10 Find Eoin here https://x.com/EoinSheahan https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/ eoinsheahan1@gmail.com Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠  

In the summer of 2024, sports columnist Eamonn Sweeney set out to follow the All-Ireland championships around the country, retracing footsteps he'd first laid down in his 2004 bestseller The Road to Croker. But there was one big problem. For many years, he had struggled with a crippling travel phobia that left him largely confined to his hometown in West Cork. To fulfil his publishing contract, he had to face his deepest fears. The Last Ditch is a story about mental health, hidden shame and a life-changing moment in a remote train station.

A member of the Clare minor hurling backroom team says the squad are out to remedy what went wrong during their first encounter with Cork this season. The Banner travel to FBD Semple Stadium on Sunday to face Cork in the All Ireland semi final, with The Rebels having gotten the better of the round robin game in Tulla by 3-24 to 3-17 when the sides met in April. Barry O'Connell, who's brothers with manager Ger, is Head of Performance Analysis for the squad, with the pair having previously worked together when involved in the Clare camogie setup. He says when reviewing the video analysis of the previous defeat, the shortcomings of that performance became immediately apparent.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James 'Liam' Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan on this weekend's edition of The Hurling Pod to break down a drama-filled Munster final, a far less dramatic Leinster decider, and Kildare securing back-to-back promotions by winning the McDonagh Cup.

On this weeks DL Debate, Brendan Devenney looks forward to the final group game of the All Ireland series and to all the possible outcomes as Donegal face off against Mayo. This weeks guests include Irish Times columnist Gordan Manning and former county star John Gildea. Plus, a special feature on the men in the […] The post The DL Debate – The Championship 09/06/25 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.

Derek Lyng, Taggy Fogarty and Michael Walsh on the Cats 6 in a row, a dramatic Munster Final and the All-Ireland series. Plus, Brian Dowling on winning the Joe Mc.

Coming up on the show, we will look ahead to a massive weekend for Clare Camogie as they look to put a foot and a half in the All Ireland quarter finals. We will also be checking in with the Ennis Kilrush rugby squad as they eye up pre season prep ahead of their AIL campaign, and we will hear about proposed plans to ascertain if a League of Ireland team might be a possibility in Clare.

Salthill-Knocknacarra coach James Mannion and Leitir Móir manager Alan Murphy dissect Galway's draw with Derry in round two of the All-Ireland series This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieSubscribe for more content!

In this week's episode we talk to Ben and Jerry from Castleknock Community College about their upcoming trip to Gothenburg to play in the world's largest youth handball tournament, the Partille Cup. The All-Ireland champions know that competition will be stiff, but they aim to represent the country with pride on the west coast, and they're hoping that our community can help them with their fund-raising efforts. If you can help, please donate here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-us-play-olympic-handball-at-the-partille-cup-in-swedenHandball is a hugely popular sport in Sweden, and this is a great opportunity for the Swedish-Irish community to take an interest in it - who knows, maybe in a generation our children or grandchildren will meet the Swedes at a major tournament!

Following successes in Division 2 of the league and the Connacht championship, the Galway senior ladies footballers commence their quest for All-Ireland honours this season when they host Tipperary on Saturday (7th June 2025). The Tribeswomen also travel to Donegal the following week with two teams to qualify for the quarter-finals.  The group winners will have a home fixture in the last eight. Leading up to the game, Galway manager Daniel Moynihan has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Tuam Stadium on Saturday is 2pm.

This week on 'The Full-Time Whistle' with Darren Kelly: Galway senior footballers salvage a draw in Derry to stay in the All-Ireland Championship; Naomh Anna Leitir Móir win the Comortás Peile na Gaeltachta intermediate women's title; Galway minor hurlers crash out at the All-Ireland quarter-final stage; Plenty of Galway hurling involvement in Croke Park successes for Roscommon, New York and London; Galway senior camogie team make it 2 wins from 2; And a draw for Galway United away to Shamrock Rovers; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by #Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

The manager of the Clare minor hurlers is hailing the composure his side showed to mount a second half comeback in their All Ireland quarter final. The Banner will face Cork in the semi final after defeating Galway 2-21 to 2-13 in Thurles on Sunday. Following an early second half penalty for the Tribesmen, Clare fought back from a four point deficit, hitting 1-10 with Galway only managing a further point in response. Boss Ger O'Connell says a key factor in their victory was the players trusting their ability and hurling on instinct.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan for this week's edition of The Hurling Pod, featuring more chatter on. strange meat matter, a preview of this weekend's provincial finals and Tipperary's latest All-Ireland success at Nowlan Park. Timestamps:0:00 - 12:30 - Your questions about unusual meat 12:30 - 29:40 - Davy's ban, would Skehill go on Fittest Family?, CCCC hand out retrospective bans. 29:40 - 43:40 - Eating grizzly bears, why Ireland has no tanks, other listener questions 43:40 - 54:24 - 'No question that Tipperary are the best under-20 team in the country'. Forward talent ready to flourish at senior level. 54:24 - 1:17:00 - Look ahead to Limerick this Saturday, New-look Limerick, Cork's injuries. 1:17:00 - 1:23:00 - Can Kildare make it back to back promotions? Cha Dwyer leaves Laois panel. 1:23:00 - end: 'Galway need to a Leinster!', Kilkenny's 6-in-a-row bid but bigger ambitions, who tracks Cathal Mannion? New York now an issue? Can more players extend their career by going in. goal?

Two Ardrahan hurlers led their respective inter-county teams to All-Ireland championship silverware in Croke Park on Saturday (31st May 2025). With plenty of Galway involvement across the three games taking place, Conor Cosgrove got the distinction of lifting the Nicky Rackard Cup for Roscommon following their thrilling 3-16 to 1-21 win over Mayo. And not long after leading his team to national silverware, Conor Cosgrove joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on the QFinancial.ie Saturday Sports Show. == Then 2017 Galway All-Ireland winner Jonathan Glynn made it a historic day for his club, and his adopted county, as New York won the Lory Meagher Cup with a 4-17 to 2-17 victory over Cavan. And Ardrahan also had a third winner as Stephen Whelan was part of the London team that beat Derry 1-27 to 1-24 in the Christy Ring Cup Final.

Galway made it two wins from two in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship on Saturday (31st May 2025) after a resounding 4-26 to 0-5 victory over Derry in Owenbeg. First half goals from Mairead Dillon, Aoife Donohue, Sabina Rabbitte and another green flag after the break for Caoimhe Kelly allowed the Tribeswomen pull off a comfortable result. Afterwards, Galway manager Cathal Murray joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on the QFinancial.ie Saturday Sports Show. == Galway now have two wins from two and top Group 2 with six points.  Waterford beat Kilkenny 0-17 to 0-10 to leave both of them on three points; with Derry and Dublin yet to score. In Group 1, All-Ireland champions beat Tipperary 3-21 to 1-9; while Limerick overcame Wexford 1-10 to 0-10.

It could be a case of winner takes all on Sunday (1st June 2205) when Galway travel to Derry in Round 2 of the group stages of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. After opening day defeats for both counties, defeat could result in elimination from the All-Ireland championship.  In Galway's case, they would need Dublin to beat Armagh if they lose to the Oak Leaf County.  The Tribemen's record though is superb with five wins from as many championship meetings. Leading up to the game, former Galway player Barry Cullinane joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the contest.

Tyrone have added another All Ireland to their belt as they beat Louth last night in The Dalata Hotel Group U20 Football Championship final! Former Sligo star Neil Ewing was on with Cathal Mullaney to review the final. The Dalata Hotel Group GAA U20 Football Championship on Off The Ball is brought to you by The Datala Hotel Group.

Malachy Clerkin of The Irish Times joined Paul Shaughnessy to preview Galway's clash against Derry in the All-Ireland series This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieSubscribe for more content!

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review the last round of group games in the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championships. Cork bounced back from their Limerick loss to defeat Waterford and reach a first Munster final since 2018, while the Deise's miserable round-robin record continued. Galway's first away Championship victory at Dublin saw them set up. a Leinster decider with Kilkenny, but how confident is Skehill about them beating the Cats?Antrim dropped to the McDonagh Cup, they'll be replaced by either Laois or Kildare in next year's Leinster Championship.

Rachel Sheehan was in Páirc Uí Rinn as defending All Ireland camogie champions Cork blew Limerick away in the opening round of the All Ireland Camogie Championship.She spoke with Cork manager Ger Manley following the dominant victory.

Archbishop Eamon Martin, Primate of All-Ireland, explains his hopes that the Catholic Church will help advocate for peace in Gaza and Ukraine

Following two group victories, Galway prepare to defend their TG4 Connacht senior ladies football title on Sunday (25th May 2025) when they meet Mayo. It's a repeat of last year's decider which saw Andrea Trill get a late winner for the Tribeswomen.  But Mayo were champions in 2023 when they ran out seven point winners. The winners will seed an All-Ireland championship group containing Donegal and Tipperary, two sides Galway beat in the league.  The runners-up must negotiate Cork and the Munster champions (Kerry or Waterford) to try and reach the quarter-finals. Leading up to the game, Galway manager Daniel Moynihan has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Sarah Ní Loingsigh, Chellene Trill, Louise Ward, Olivia Divilly, Róisín Leonard and Lynsey Noone all come back into the Galway team for their Connacht Senior Final against Mayo. The team in full: Dearbhla Gower in goal; A full back line of Bronagh Quinn, Sarah Ní Loingsigh and captain Kate Geraghty; Hannah Noone, Nicola Ward and Chellene Trill are the half backs; Louise Ward partners Siobhán Divilly in midfield; Olivia Divilly, Kate Thompson and Ailbhe Davoren are on the '40; And an inside line of Lynsey Noone, Róisín Leonard and Kate Slevin. == Mayo have made two changes to the team that started last time out, with Ella Brennan and Saoirse Lally replacing Annie Gough and Suzanne Tuohy.  Mayo: J Gawalkiewicz; L Wallace, N O'Malley, C Durkan; S El Massry, D Caldwell (capt.), E Brennan; H Reape, C Whyte; A McDonnell, S Lally, C Doherty; E Murray, K Sullivan, S Walsh.  Throw-in at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar on Sunday is 1pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Galway have made two changes from their league final defeat for Saturday's Glen Dimplex All-Ireland championship opener against Dublin (24th May 2025). Portumna's Alannah Kelly comes into the defence, while Shamrocks' Ally Hesnan is named in midfield. Leading up to the game, and before the monumental Special Congress that saw 98% of delegates vote to allow shorts or skorts to be worn in competitive action, Galway manager Cathal Murray spoke to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. ==   This is an intriguing affair as Dublin have consistently pushed Galway to the wire in recent seasons. There was six points between them in Kilbeacanty last March but after starting with a draw against Tipperary, the Dubs failed to secure another positive result and were relegated from Division 1A of the League. Galway beat Cork in the final group game to book their place in the decider but never showed up, with the Rebels exacting swift and severe retribution with the silverware on the line. The lack of provincial games for the westerners has often led to a slow championship start for the Tribeswomen so Dublin will look to rattle them early but last year's All-Ireland finalists will be favoured to prevail. Throw-in at Kenny Park, Athenry on Saturday is 4pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Coming up on the show, we will look ahead to the start of Clare's All Ireland camogie championship campaign, preview Clare's senior and minor hurling championship outings, hear from Tulla United and Newmarket Celtic ahead of the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup final, Clare ladies footballers on their Munster Senior B final and Greyhound Focus too.

The lads are re-united this week with All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joining the returning Will O'Callaghan to break down the penultimate round of group games in the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championshps. Limerick put in an awesome display to hammer Cork, while Tipperary won a Munster Championship home game for the first time since 2019 to secure qualification. Kilkenny are back into another Leinster final, Galway and Dublin are preparing for a de facto semi-final, and the lads give their take on Davy Fitzgerald's comments about referees ahead of their must-win. encounter with Offaly.

Topics covered : Hurling career, All Ireland Finals (2017 & 2018), growing up, learning from failure, resilience, criticism, coping with fame, love, loss, proposal story, becoming a Dad.This week, I'm joined by All-Ireland winning hurler and businessman Joe Canning.He's a proud Galway man who now lives in Limerick with his wife Meg and their baby daughter Josie.In the first part of our conversation, we dive into his hurling career — focusing on the highs and lows of All-Ireland finals, especially those unforgettable matches in 2017 and 2018. Later, we move into more personal territory.Joe opens up about family — the loss of his much-loved Mam, proposing to Meg, and what fatherhood means to him.Naturally more introverted as a person, he's honest about how he sees the world — from having no time for people-pleasing to how he turns criticism into motivation. Joe's book : ‘Joe Canning: My Story' is available online and in all good bookshops.And keep an eye out for his upcoming episode of ‘Unchartered' with Ray Goggins — airing in the coming weeks time — where he and Olympic athlete Thomas Barr will embark on a gruelling adventure through Colombia. If you enjoyed this episode, please share it with friends, family, or on social media.And if you'd like to support what I do, you can follow the podcast, leave a rating, or drop a comment — it all makes a big difference.And thanks, as always, for your support of Ready to be Real. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Gillick, former athlete and broadcaster // Doireann O'Sullivan, All Star and former Cork football captain // Conor Ryan, All Ireland winner and former Clare hurler

Welcome to the Final Whistle on Off The Ball.Here is your one-stop shop for all the weekend's biggest GAA voices in one podcast.David Wilson brings you through the weekend's major Gaelic Games talking points.Sam Mulroy, Ger Brennan and Conor Grimes on a momentous day for Louth.Carla Rowe wins 12th consecutive Leinster crown for the Dubs.Tyrone book another under-20 All-Ireland final date.Jim McGuinness and Patrick McBrearty savour an Ulster triumph.Liam Cahill pays tribute to his players as Brian Lohan's Clare look all but out.And Davy Fitzgerald is impressed by Dublin.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back together to pick apart the weekend's action in the Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championships. Tipp's first provincial championship win in 748 days has left All-Ireland champions Clare facing an early exit, while Dublin and Kilkenny maintained their 100 per cent starts in Leinster.

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan joined us in studio to give his view on Andy Farrell's Lions squad, and he looked ahead to this weekend's massive URC interpro.We previewed tonight's League of Ireland action with Owen Heary & Barry Murphy, with OTB's live game the Dublin derby clash of Shelbourne and St. Pat's at Tolka Park. All Ireland winner with Clare - Darach Honan - set the table for this weekend's Munster Hurling Championship action. And following Ger McDermott's discussion regarding the alignment of an Irish football pyramid on last night's Off The Ball, we spoke to the Waterford & District League's Ger Murphy.But this morning's Bite first checks in on our chat with Owen & Barry which begins with discussion of last night's Europa League semi-finals, and then we speak to Alan Quinlan on the Lions. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Alan Quinlan joined us in studio to give his view on Andy Farrell's Lions squad, and he looked ahead to this weekend's massive URC interpro.We previewed tonight's League of Ireland action with Owen Heary & Barry Murphy, with OTB's live game the Dublin derby clash of Shelbourne and St. Pat's at Tolka Park. All Ireland winner with Clare - Darach Honan - set the table for this weekend's Munster Hurling Championship action. And following Ger McDermott's discussion regarding the alignment of an Irish football pyramid on last night's Off The Ball, we spoke to the Waterford & District League's Ger Murphy.But this morning's Bite first checks in on our chat with Owen & Barry which begins with discussion of last night's Europa League semi-finals, and then we speak to Alan Quinlan on the Lions. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney undertook an hour's stroll with Armagh's Sam Maguire-winning manager Kieran McGeeney as the Orchard County launched their WinWithArmaghGAA fundraising initiative. Some of the topics raised included building an All Ireland-winning side, adapting to Gaelic football's new rules, McGeeney's own relationship with the media and so much more. WinWithArmaghGAA has a 3-bedroom semi-detached house in Newry or £200,000 cash up for grabs, and you can visit www.winwitharmaghgaa.com for further details. Time stamps:00.15 - Intro01.45 - Life the week of an Ulster Final - beating Tyrone, the flag.05.00 - WinwithArmagh - what is it for? Callanbridge - the foundations of Sam Maguire.09.45 - Armagh training in the 90s, Murderball, the Brian's, Joe Kernan, Grimley.12.30 - McGeeney's Armagh debut, Ulster in the 90s, Tohill influence, marking Mardsen.20.00 - Creating an All-Ireland winning team. Modern Football, new rules. All-Star debate. 24.00 - Are the GAA afraid of ‘making stars?' of their players? 27.00 - Beauty of Sport. Winning Sam as a player. Team talks. Maurice Fitzgerald.31.20 - Building the Future of Armagh Football in St. Malachy's, Portadown35.00 - McGeeney and Brazilian jiu-jitsu.36.45 - Sliding Doors moments as manager with Kildare and Armagh41.00 - Shepherd and Sheep - finding the right sort of players.44.00 - The Hunted - defending an All-Ireland, or chasing an Ulster title?47.00 - Building the right Armagh backroom team.49.00 - Most important thing learned as a manager?52.00 - Ulster Final v Donegal, Clones, Penalty Shootouts, Jeopardy.56.00 - Opinions and the new rules.58.00 - Importance of this fundraiser. 01:00:00 - Emotion on the sideline. Flags. Referees. Dissent. Armagh-Donegal history.