Podcasts about GAA

The GAA's argument for maintaining its links to Allianz is flawed – tainted money is not worth having. So writes Sunday Independent Columnist and former Meath footballer Colm O'Rourke, who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.

It's the final KCLR Hurling Podcast post-match edition of the year in which we hear about Danesfort's defeat, Ballygunner and Loughrea winning their All-Ireland Semi- Final and and a great day for Graignamanagh.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

The GAA's argument for maintaining its links to Allianz is flawed – tainted money is not worth having. So writes Sunday Independent Columnist and former Meath footballer Colm O'Rourke, who joined us on Newstalk Breakfast to discuss.

Damian Lawlor, Presenter of The Saturday Game and Saturday GAA Live, reviews the GAA club Championship, with provincial champions now crowned as we head into the All-Ireland semi-finals.

2025 was the year Ireland elected its third female President, but only three women were appointed Ministers in the new Cabinet. Down one on the previous government. It was the year the hit Netflix show Adolescence had everyone talking about the dangers of the 'manosphere' and toxic masculinity and Australia introduced the world's first social media ban for children. The year also saw the engagement of pop queen Taylor Swift to her boyfriend Travis Kelce and the relocation of American comedian Rosie O'Donnell and her family to Ireland. Dublin City Council took steps to protect the Molly Malone statue from being groped by tourists and a row over ‘skorts' caused ructions within the GAA. To look back on this pivotal year and how it impacted the lives of women in Ireland and around the world, Roisin Ingle is joined by Irish Times features writer Nadine O'Regan, opinion editor Jennifer O'Connell and social affairs correspondent Kitty Holland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week Eddie, Michael and Oisin gives their highs and lows from the club and county seen in 2025. They also talk about their hopes for 2026 which actually turns into a Leinster v Munster hurling debate. Danesfort are in AIB All-Ireland semi final action on Sunday we look ahead to that as well as the senior semi-finals. The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

No post-match podcast this week but we do have a sit-down interview with new Carlow Manager Pat Bennett while we continue the countdown to Danesfort's AIB All-Ireland Semi Final.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Tonight we have a look back at the North and Mind under 21 hurling finals as well as hearing from Niall Fitzgerald and Liam Cahill after the Champions Under Lights Challenge Games in Fethard on Saturday evening. We talk to Yearbook Chairman John O'Shea and also the author of a new history of the Harty Cup, Liam O'Donoghue. The Tipp v Kilkenny game in Templetuohy is previewed and we also have a discussion with JJ and Tom on depopulation and demographics in the GAA. We hope you like....

Most likely one of the only TDs in the country who is part of the manager team of his local GAA club Joe also spoke about his work in the Dail and in committees, most especially his work on portable sewerage / septic tank systems that could help increase small scale planning permissions for estates around the country. Originally broadcast as part of Saturday Chronicle 8th November 2025 hosted by Jim Collins and David Fleming Saturday Chronicle is Sponsored by JAMES M NASH AND DERG KITCHEN DESIGN http://dergkitchendesign.ie Message or what's app the studio on 089 2582647 or email sbcrstudio@gmail.com

PJ hears abuse may mean the GAA is short referees for matches, learns more about the soaring cost of drug ship MV Matthew, chats with SHARE collectors Rebecca and Ryan. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

GAA County boards across Ireland are warning matches could be cancelled as the referee shortage and abuse crisis worsens. Joining Ciara to discuss more is Rory Hickey, Former Intercounty GAA Referee and GAA referees Administrator for Clare.

Ciara is joined in Kilkenny by father and son All-Ireland winning duo, Richie Power Sr and Richie Power Jr to discuss their own successes, and the state of the GAA in rural communities.

Stephanie Punch of St Finbarr's GAA joins Eoin Sheahan ahead this weekends All Ireland Senior Camogie Club Final. The Final sees the Barrs take on Athenry in Croke Park.

Conas taoi? How are ye? Welcome back to the Candlelit Tales podcast, where we tell Irish myths set to original music. This episode continues our Fianna Saga with a story of change. Fionn Mac Cumhaill was the fair-haired leader of the Fianna until the day that he suddenly wasn't. Please note the content of these stories may be triggering for some listeners, please take care of yourself as you listen. This story contains mentions of ageing, forced physical transformation, and loss of identity. . This podcast is proudly sponsored by the people who donate to us each month via https://www.patreon.com/candlelittales and anyone who sends us a once-off donation through the Paypal button on our website http://candlelittales.ie/ Find details of our upcoming shows here: https://candlelittales.ie/performances/ You can pre-order our book Celtic Mythology now! Ireland: https://www.easons.com/celtic-mythology-sorcha-hegarty-9781507223888 US: https://bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales UK: https://uk.bookshop.org/lists/our-books-candlelit-tales #candlelittales #candlelittalespodcast #keepherlit #keephercandlelit #thefiannaseries #storytelling #livemusic #mythology #irishmythology #subscribe #youtube #mythologypodcast #fionn #boyhood #hurling #GAA #hurler #caoimhín #caoimhínceol #music #collaborations https://www.youtube.com/c/CandlelitTales https://open.spotify.com/show/2102WuUUe9Jl6cGXNwQEKf https://soundcloud.com/candlelittales https://twitter.com/candlelit_tales?lang=en https://www.facebook.com/candlelittales https://www.instagram.com/candlelittales https://vimeo.com/user52850249 https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/00d5c29b-ee1a-4078-aacf-62e1a94522dc/candlelit-tales-irish-mythology-podcast

In our final instalment of our GAA "Where we all belong" series, Stephen Gleeson took us to his daughters club Cashel King Cormacs in Co. Tipperary. We get to hear from members, coaches, teachers and Stephen himself about what makes this club so special for all of it's members. This is with thanks to the GAA, #GAABelong.

In our final instalment of our GAA "Where we all belong" series, Stephen Gleeson took us to his daughters club Cashel King Cormacs in Co. Tipperary. We get to hear from members, coaches, teachers and Stephen himself about what makes this club so special for all of it's members. This is with thanks to the GAA, #GAABelong.

On Hurling Chat this week... Niall and Sean focus on the role of the referee. Top referee Shane Hynes joins the lads to give an insight into being the man in the middle and how enjoyable it can be. Shane hurled with Liam Mellows for 17 years before moving to Oranmore, where he also hurled before getting involved in management for a period. The refereeing bug began in 2014, and since then Shane has handled All-Ireland Minor and U20 Finals as well as a host of County Finals. In relation to being a referee, Shane talks about: · Does the constant shouting & criticism coming from the sidelines during a game and has it an impact? · making the right calls and trusting your fellow match officials · Should referees be allowed to address the Media (on occasion) · Maintaining the fitness levels required · The rules – knowing them & implementing them · Would like to see the use of a simplified version of VAR to ensure that the big decisions in games are right · Really enjoys being a ref - in charge on some of the biggest days · How can the GAA attract new referees? No ref, no game. Shane speaks about some of the things that could be done to make becoming a referee a viable option for players retiring from playing

A new report on GAA demographics has found that 66% of Clare's population growth in recent years has been attributed to migration, both foreign and domestic, while the county is judged to have a low birth rate. Another significant finding from the demographics report is that Clare, along with Kerry, Cavan, Waterford, Tyrone, Donegal and Laois, has an outlying single large club, which was found to be affecting the competitive landscape. The GAA's National Demographic Committee have unveiled recommendations to tackle the issues outlined in the report, including targeted growth of new and existing clubs and support for clubs that struggle to field 15 players. To find out more, Alan Morrissey spoke with Clare GAA's Demographics Officer, Neil O'Brien.

Eddie and Mickey discuss and emotional win for Danesfort and a narrow defeat for Ballyhale Shamrocks against a driven St Martins team.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Unfortunately, Shamrocks Ballyhale lost out by a point to St Martins in a pulsating AIB GAA Leinster Senior Club Final on Saturday night in Croke Park but it was a better day for Danesfort in Navan as one of the greats made his comeback.We hear from Henry Shefflin, Daithi Hayes, Adrian Burke, Paul Murphy, Cathal O'Neill and Anthony Ireland Wall. The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon, and Arthur O'Dea go through the big sports stories this Friday morning, looking particularly at Manchester United's draw with West Ham yesterday evening, the new GAA report concerning rural decline, and a preview of the end of the F1 Championship at Abu Dhabi this Sunday.

The GAA's National Demographics Committee is warning that Rural depopulation may lead to the death of many GAA clubs around the country if reforms are not introduced and issues addressed. Speaking to Shane on this was Benny Hurl is the chairperson of the GAA National Demographic Committee.

Shifting demographics and mass migration to the eastern seaboard of the island represents an “existential threat” to the GAA.That's the warning from National Demographics Committee chairman Benny Hurl who painted a concerning picture at the launch of the GAA's report on the issue.With 78% of GAA clubs located in areas with “declining populations” this complex issue may spell trouble for the future of our national sports.Joining Jonathan Healy to discuss this is Jamesie O'Connor, former All Ireland winner with Clare and former GAA President, Nickey Brennan.

The President of the GAA has warned that we could start to lose communities if something is not done to stop people leaving rural communities.As young people leave their towns for cities, falling numbers have placed their clubs at risk of extinction.While in cities there are not enough clubs and facilities to cater for a burgeoning population…So, is the GAA becoming another victim of Dublin-centric Ireland?Joining Andrea to discuss this is President of the GAA, Jarlath Burns, Gareth Coil, Demographics Officer with Monaghan GAA, Conor O'Donoghue, National GAA Development CCC Chairperson & Meath GAA Football Development Committee Chairperson and more.

Marty Morrissey, Gaelic Games Correspondent, looking ahead to the official launch of the GAA's new Demographic Report.

Marty Morissey, Gaelic Games Correspondent, reports on the difficulties facing GAA clubs in Offaly and Dublin.

Welcome to Daily Faceoff Live with Tyler Yaremchuk and Carter Hutton!We start the show with the Wall of St. Paul, Jesper Wallstedt, who after last night's 1–0 victory over the Oilers has recorded four shutouts in his last six starts. The 23-year-old Swede has yet to lose in regulation, posting an 8-0-2 record and a sub-2.00 GAA.Owen Sound and Team Canada goaltender Carter George joins the show to talk World Juniors, his season with Owen Sound, and his NHL team, the Los Angeles Kings.Jeff Marek from The Sheet joins us to discuss top prospect Gavin McKenna, the World Juniors, and whether there's a significant gap between the Eastern and Western Conference.SHOUTOUT TO OUR SPONSORS!!

Daniel Lambert is many things, football man, band manager and activist.Kneecap's manager was the driving force behind the motion approved by the FAI last month to ban Israel from international football.On Free State today he talks to Dion and Joe about how the motion was about breaking the rules not the genocide in Gaza. He speaks too about Kneecap and the extraordinary resilience they showed when so many in the establishment were out to bring them down.While Dion thinks he has a fellow soccer man to outnumber Joe, Daniel explains what it is he admires about the GAA.Who do you want to be a guest on the show? Email at info@freestatepodcast.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Micky and Eddie on why Graiguie Ballycallan's U 21 A isn't just good for Graigie Ballycallan and how defeat might not have been the worst thing for Dicksboro.The lads also deep five into this weekend's AIB GAA Leinster Finals for Shamrocks Ballyhale and Danesfort and Ballygunner's Munster success. As well as all of that UL manager Brian Ryan on the importance of the Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup and the Kilkenny influence, including the man pictured on our thumbnail, on his team in recent years.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Welcome back to The Football Pod - plenty to get stuck into, as always - it's Tommy, James and Paddy looking back on an interesting weekend of action on the club scene, with plenty of stories worth looking at in the county game too. Enjoy!Chapters(01:00) - Tommy at the Plaza, GAA image rights, pre-season camps and the Provincial draw.(20:00) - Revealing our special guest for the Football Pod Club - out this week! (27:00) - Scotstown just about beat Newbridge - Ulster credentials, Derry pedigree.(34:00) - Tubberclair-Hunterstown madness and St. Brigids find a way past Maigh Cuillin.(38:00) - Glen's letter - split-season, club-county divide, development squads too powerful?The Football Pod Club series is back - and the second episode of our four-part series, lands this Wednesday, December 3rd, right here in your podcast feed. The first episode is already out with two of Kerry's brilliant All-Ireland winning team, Gavin White and Shane Ryan. If you missed it, go watch it back.The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.

RTÉ Gaelic Games Correspondent, Marty Morrissey examines rural depopulation and migration in the GAA, kicking off a three-part series with the South Kerry region.

Inter-county players will soon own their name, image, likeness and personality rights (NILP) after a new recognition protocol was agreed between the GAA and the GPA (Gaelic Players’ Association). It’s a long way from the furore that the Kerry senior football team caused in 1985 when they appeared in a newspaper ad for Bendix washing machines. Jerry spoke to Colm Keys who’s GAA correspondent for the Irish Independent.

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Tommy Guilfoyle were back to give us their thoughts and reactions from a busy weekend of GAA fixtures. Games Reviewed: Munster Senior Club HC Final: Éire Óg 1-9 Ballygunner 0-21 (Sunday, FBD Semple Stadium) Munster Intermediate Club HC Final: O'Callaghan's Mills 0-15 Upperchurch Drombane 3-20 (Saturday, TUS Gaelic Grounds) As broadcast on Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey

Adrian Ronan and Aidan "Taggy" Fogarty look back on a dramatic JJ Kavanagh U 21 A Final that saw Graigue Ballycallan win 1-20 to 2-16 after extra time. Both men also look ahead to Shamrocks Ballyhale and Danesfort's Leinster deciders next weekend which will both be live on KCLR.As well as all that Ballygunner uses TG4 for respond to a "certain Clare man" as the Gunners win Munster and set up a clash with Ballyhale or St Martin's in the All -Ireland semi final.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Donal Carey has been honoured as a 'great father, husband, politician and GAA stalwart at his funeral mass this morning The former Clare TD and Minister of State is being laid to rest today following a ceremony in Clarecastle Church. Objects were brought forward, including an election poster, Clarecastle jersey and dog collar to symbolise his love of politics, family, Gaelic games, greyhound racing and coursing. Donal's son Joe, says he'll be remembered in particular, for the confidence he could instil in people.

AIB is proud to continue its support for the GOAL Mile for the fifth year and as part of the campaign, AIB is offering participants the chance to win €7,000, €2,000 or €1,000 for their Gaelic Games club by registering for their GOAL Mile and entering the AIB GAA GOAL Mile competition AIB, proud supporter of the GOAL Mile, has today teamed up with former Cork hurler Patrick Horgan, Galway LGFA player Ailbhe Davoren, Fermanagh footballer Darragh McGurn, and Kilkenny Camogie player Katie Power to encourage communities in Ireland to ‘Step Up Together' and take part in the GOAL Mile this Christmas. At the press day, Ailbhe Davoren caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to chat about the GOAL Mile, this Sunday's (30th November) All-Ireland senior ladies football semi-final for Kilmacud Crokes against Antrim's Moneyglass, and Galway's inter county year. == As part of this year's campaign AIB is also announcing the return of the GOAL Mile GAA competition. Members of the public who register for the GOAL Mile will have the chance to win €7,000, €2,000 or €1,000 for their Gaelic Games club. To win one of these three prizes, participants need to register for their GOAL Mile and then enter their details in the AIB GAA GOAL Mile competition at https://goalmile.org/aibgaacompetition. Having supported the GAA for decades, this year marks AIB's second year as proud sponsor uniting the four codes of Gaelic Games, as part of the AIB Club Championships. AIB is now calling on club members from all codes to register for their GOAL Mile and continue to play a part in this long-established Christmas tradition, demonstrating the incredible community spirit thriving within clubs nationwide. AIB is encouraging Gaelic Games clubs to sign up to host the GOAL Mile at their clubs, providing a local hub for their communities to participate. AIB will help clubs on their GOAL Mile journey by providing GAA Registration Packs to several newly enrolled clubs across Ireland this December. This year, through AIB's sponsorship of the GOAL Mile, AIB is underscoring both its unique support for the four codes of Gaelic Games and its commitment to GOAL's impactful humanitarian and development. A beloved tradition spanning over four decades, the GOAL Mile originated in 1982 and annually unites tens of thousands who run or walk a mile (roughly 2,000 steps) to support GOAL during the festive season. These vital funds directly contribute to GOAL's impactful humanitarian and development programmes, assisting vulnerable communities in 13 countries across Africa, the Middle East, Latin America, and Europe. It's an inclusive event where everyone, from individuals to families, friends, and entire communities, can ‘step up together' to walk, stroll, jog, or run. To get involved individuals can join one of the more than 150 organised events across Ireland, or they can choose to register and complete their own mile at www.goalmile.org.  AIB is also proud that the public can donate to GOAL directly through the AIB app, providing flexible options for everyone to contribute to this great cause.

Yesterday St Kierans overcame Good Counsel College 2-20 to 1-11 in the Leinster Senior A Championship, that victory means they are through to the semi finals. Afterwards we spoke to Manager Brian Dowling about that but also the comments made about his Kildare team by Babs Keating. As well as all that Ronnie chats to Danesfort manager Adrian Burke on a great year so far and their upcoming AIB Leinster Intermediate Final against Rathoath of Meath in Navan on Sunday December 7th! The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Clare GAA has published a tender valued at €2 million for an all-weather pitch at its Centre of Excellence. The board is seeking a contractor to construct a synthetic GAA pitch with floodlighting, fencing, a perimeter walkway and associated site services at the facility in Caherlohan outside Tulla. December 6th is the deadline for tender submissions for the project which is supported by a €487,000 Sports Capital Grant. Clare GAA Head of Operations Deirdre Murphy says it's an exciting time and is confident the pitch will be up-and-running next year.

Welcome back to The Football Pod - Paddy, James and Tommy are talking shop; from GAA boot deals, retiring stars tortured by injuries, to the new trends emerging amongst the first club campaign under the new rules...hope you enjoy, we'll be back over the next two Mondays, breaking down the AIB All-Ireland provincial club finals.Chapters(01:00) - Pod check-in, Nike boot deals, ALFW all-stars dominated by Irish. (19:00) - Ulster delayed: Kilcoo dominate Erne Gaels, Scotstown-Newbridge - suspensions and postponements.(27:00) - Clash of Styles? Dingle and the Barrs to meet in a box-office Final. Eire Og and Mungret dismantled.(34:00) - Preview: Leinster semi-finals and Connacht Final - intermediate and junior ties catching the eye.(40:00) - County news: Conor Meyler forced to retire, Sean Powter takes a year out - the torture of injuries in sport.The Football Pod Club series is back - and the first episode is live with two of Kerry's brilliant All-Ireland winning team. If you missed it, go watch it back - Ep. 2 lands next Wednesday, December 3rd, right here in your podcast feed. With our third episode arriving two weeks later!The Football Pod is brought to you every week with thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.

Gerry, who hails from Ogonnelloe, is known to us as the former landlord of The Churchill Arms in Notting Hill, London. During his 32-year tenure as landlord there, Gerry served a host of famous faces from the world of politics, sport, and further afield, including Bertie Ahern, Prince Edward, and a host of professional rugby players. Gerry recounted all of this in his book, ‘Raising A Glass to the Churchill Arms.' Gerry has a new book which he is launching this weekend, called ‘Gerard (Gerry) O'Brien: My Story.' Saturday's launch will take place at the Parish Hall in Ogonnelloe (29th November, 7pm), with all proceeds from the sale of the book going to support the new community centre at the local GAA grounds. Gerry joined Alan Morrissey live in-studio to tell us more.

Hiya everyone! It was a very busy weekend of sports, so we have a bumper extended Newsround for you this evening! From 7 - 8pm we'll bring you through the reaction to Ireland's defeat to South Africa, the Premier League action, club GAA updates, and much, much more!

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch and Kieran Madigan our football analyst gave us their thoughts on a busy weekend of GAA sporting fixture on Monday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. Games Reviewed: Munster SFC Club Championship Semi Final: St. Finbarr's 3-20 Éire Óg 0-14 (Sunday, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh) Munster IFC Club Championship Semi Final: Corofin 0-11 An Ghaeltacht 1-13 (Sunday, Corofin) Munster Junior Club Camogie Final: Clooney-Quin 1-5 Patrickswell 2-15 (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg)

It's claimed communities in East Clare are in desperate need of housing if they're going to be sustained into the future. This week's meeting of Killaloe Municipal District welcomed Sinéad O'Donoghue who's just taken up the role of Head of Housing Activation with the local authority. She told the meeting the housing-related issues she'll be working on in East Clare will include provision of serviced sites, provision of private housing in serviced rural settlements, bringing derelict properties back into use in rural areas and identifying relevant funding opportunities. Maghera Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat Hayes insists GAA clubs, schools and local businesses can't survive if they isn't housing in small towns and villages.

To look ahead to a busy weekend of GAA fixtures - Clare FM's Derrick Lynch was live in-studio on Friday's Morning Focus with Alan Morrissey. Games Previewed: Munster SFC Club Championship Semi Final: St. Finbarr's v Éire Óg (Sunday, SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh, 3:30pm) Munster IFC Club Championship Semi Final: Corofin v An Ghaeltacht (Sunday, Corofin, 1pm) Munster Junior Club Camogie Final: Clooney-Quin v Patrickswell (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chíosóg, 1pm) Oscar Traynor Cup: Clare v Limerick (Saturday, Frank Healy Park, 5:30pm)

We're back with a new run of The Football Pod Club with AIB, and where better to start this four-episode series than a deep-dive with two of Kerry's All-Ireland Champions. Kerry Captain, Gavin White and their All-Star goalkeeper Shane Ryan joined Paddy, James and Tommy in Killarney for a chat about their lives in Gaelic Football, and their incredible 2025 season with the Kingdom. Enjoy!Chapters...(00:00) - Intro (01:30) - Club hopes and dreams, and a break in the off-season?(06:00) - Shane Ryan's soccer escapades and captain Gavin White.(12:00) - 2019 reflections, nearly stopping Dublin's five in-a-row. (15:00) - ‘The Reluctant Goalie' - Shane Ryan's year out from the Kerry camp.(20:00) - Growing as a Kerry footballer, Minors vs. Seniors debate.(27:00) - Kerry's 2025 journey and road to Sam(33:00) - New rules - space, kickouts, momentum.(38:00) - Inside Kerry's dressing room, recovering from defeat and the doubts.(45:00) - GAA fan culture and how the Kerry support rallied in Croke Park.(50:00) - Gavin White on ‘The Mon' and Killarney.(55:00) - Shane Ryan on Rathmore's All-Ireland run(01:00:00) - Quickfire GAA: Jack O'Connor, Sporting Heroes, Greatest thingThere's all of that and so much more across our hour with Shane and Gavin, recorded in Jimmy Briens bar in Killarney at the end of October.The Football Pod Club on Off the Ball…in partnership with AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.Stay tuned for Episode 2 of the series, which will be released on Wednesday, December 3rd.Ep. 3 will be released on Wednesday, December 14th - as always, available to watch right here on Off the Ball's YouTube for free and to listen to on The Football Pod podcast feeds.

PJ and the Chairman of Sliabh Rua, Paul Hannan, discuss how a new GAA rule may have unintended consequences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, I'm joined by Conor Power — travel writer, historian, and the author of Hurling 1810, a remarkable deep dive into the origins and cultural significance of our national game. Conor's work uncovers stories, characters, and passions that shaped hurling decades before the foundation of the GAA and long before the modern rules we know today.Conor's book traces how the game evolved and its surprising early similarities to rugby and why its spirit has endured for generations. In this fiction book set in 19th century Ireland, Conor brings to life the communities, traditions, conflicts, and passions that shaped the sport long before it took its modern form. He tells us about a time when the big Anglo Irish landlords ruled with an iron fist and owned professional hurling teams to help flex their power.If you haven't already, I'd ask you to give me a follow on whichever platform you listen to your podcasts and you will be the first to get a new episode.Fergal O'Keeffe is the host of Ireland's No.1 Travel Podcast Travel Tales with Fergal which is now listened to in 130 countries worldwide.Hurling 1810 published and available from menmabooks.eu. Please follow me onInstagram @traveltaleswithfergalFacebook @traveltaleswithfergalTwitter @FergalTravelYouTube @traveltaleswithfergal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Entrepreneur Experiment, Gary Fox sits down with Ryan Casey, the founder of C11 Recovery — one of Ireland's fastest-growing performance and recovery brands. From spending his days as an electrician to working with Rory McIlroy, Manchester City, Munster Rugby, and the DP World Tour, Ryan's journey is a masterclass in turning grit into global growth. In just three years, he's built a company that began with three plastic tubs and a few compression boots into a multimillion-euro recovery business operating in Ireland, the UK, and the Middle East. Ryan shares how he went from driving a van across Ireland doing free sessions to closing deals in Dubai, the mindset that helped him thrive under pressure, and why he believes confidence and consistency are the ultimate unfair advantages. If you're building from scratch, navigating uncertainty, or trying to turn momentum into mastery — this episode is a must-listen. Show Notes In this episode, we cover:

Harry McGee and Cormac McQuinn join Hugh Linehan to look back on the week in politics:· With renewed criticism from left-wing Opposition leaders of Tánaiste Simon Harris, over remarks he made about migration numbers in Ireland being too high, has it become almost impossible to have an honest discussion around immigration? · Taoiseach Micheál Martin is currently away at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil, but the fallout from Fianna Fáil's disastrous presidential campaign shows little sign of ebbing away. Could a potential heave against the party leader be gathering momentum? · Could the controversy surrounding Ivan Yates and his admission that he advised Fianna Fáil's presidential candidate Jim Gavin, and the subsequent conflict of interest that created, all have been avoided if he highlighted it early on in the presidential campaign? · And Mayor-elect of New York City, Zohran Mamdani, has been branded a ‘commie', among other things, by US President Donald Trump and various members of the Republican Party, but has Mamdani shown the way forward for politicians mounting an election campaign?Plus, the panel picks their favourite Irish Times pieces of the week:· The annual British search for Irish poppy refuseniks, the $20,000 AI home robot butler, and Westmeath footballer Luke Loughlin on the issue of recreational drug use and the GAA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.