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Could there be mass retirements in Limerick? Adrian Ronan doesn't think so, and he discussed the topic with Eddie Scally on Monday night's Full Time on KCLR.They also chatted about how the upcoming Ryder Cup at Adare Manor might motivate Limerick, along with a look ahead to the Kilkenny Leagues.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
A fundraising effort has been launched to support Jeffrey Kavanagh and his family as they face the challenges of a serious cancer diagnosis. Jeffrey, who has called Clare home for the past 20 years, is known as a devoted father, partner, friend and member of the community. The JK Fundraising Committee has organised a number of events, including a table quiz in Fogarty's Bar, which is already fully booked, along with an exclusive raffle featuring a major GAA prize. Catriona Hayes from the committee joined Alan Morrissey to tell us more about Jeffrey's story and how people can show their support. You can donate to their fundraiser here: Fundraiser for Jeffrey Kavanagh by Matthew Curran : Help Jeffrey Kavanagh Fight Stage 4 Cancer & Support His Fam Photo (c) Jeffery Kavanagh via Matthew Curran's GoFundMe
Now that the county hurling season has come to a close, we dig into it all with Micky Walsh and Eddie Scally on the KCLR Hurling Podcast, thanks to Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.Will the lads revise their Team of the Season after the final, and could the Kilkenny four‑in‑a‑row side really take down the Limerick team that's claimed six All‑Ireland titles since 2018?The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
The lads discuss GAA matters, urology and the benefits of a good sandwich shop.
Cork County Councillors call for inter-county GAA games to be free to watch on tv or on streaming, on the day sex for rent becomes a crime - we hear from the National Women's Council, Wednesday Wisdom: are hand tattoos acceptable in the office?, what is the law for working in extreme hot weather? and research shows a high rate of pesticides in strawberries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mick McCarthy, Tommy Rooney and Matthew Brennan are back to discuss this week's football power rankings following the Semi finals that sent both Louth and Dublin packing. The Power Rankings on Off The Ball, with Harvey Norman, Official Stats Sponsor of the GAA
France v Spain has everyone torn: are semis actually more fun than finals, and why do we remember so few of them? The lads look back on iconic World Cup moments, great goals, and classic kits, while sizing up a heavyweight clash of styles tonight.There's League of Ireland chat too, with Shamrock Rovers' European qualifier clashing with kick-off, and big news as John Russell takes over at Shelbourne.On the Premier League front, transfers, release clauses and Man United's midfield reshuffle get the treatment, plus first impressions of Liverpool's new boss Andone Iraola.And in GAA, the tech debate rages: goal-line, square ball, umpires, and what comes next after Dublin-Kerry + plus the lads reflect on the magical career of Ciaran Kilkenny.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.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.
It was a massive weekend in GAA, and on this morning's Gift Grub, some of the crew joined Ian to celebrate (and commiserate!) Hit play now to hear the episode in full.
It's been a huge summer of sport, with the World Cup, Wimbledon and the GAA championship gripping fans. But it turns out cheering from the sofa could actually be good for your health To explain all with Anton was Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, Brendan Kelly.
The news of Henry Shefflin's appointment broke just after Micky and Eddie recorded last week so we get their reaction in this episode. We've also got the All-Ireland preview and the Team of the Year for 2026 so far.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
Maurice Brosnan give his reaction to the weekend's GAA results.
It's been a huge summer of sport, with the World Cup, Wimbledon and the GAA championship gripping fans. But it turns out cheering from the sofa could actually be good for your health To explain all with Anton was Professor of Psychiatry at Trinity College Dublin, Brendan Kelly.
Órla O'Leary back in the hot seat! With all things GAA from the Cork camogie quarter final, Wicklow's victory in the Tailteann cup to the Football All Ireland semi finals! And lots more!!!
It's a busy couple of weeks ahead for the team at Zimmer Biomet in Shannon. This weekend – the 11th and 12th of July - they'll host one of the biggest underage GAA festivals in Clare, with hundreds of young players taking to the pitches at Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg. Then next weekend, a team of employees will swap the playing field for the water as they row 60 kilometres across Lough Derg to raise funds for Bumbleance, the children's ambulance service. Joining Alan Morrissey earlier were Hugh McDonnell, Business Unit Leader at Zimmer Biomet in Shannon, and Mike Carey, Supervisor at Zimmer Biomet in Shannon, who'll be taking part in the BUMBLEoar challenge. Image (c) Zimmer Biomet
Welcome to a bonus episode of The Football Pod as we continue our build-up to the All Ireland semi-finals this weekend with a chat with former AFL star and Derry footballer Anton Tohill, who is an ambassador for the World GAA Games. This chat was organised with thanks to Brittany ferries who are supporting the World GAA games from July 13-16th in Waterford. CHAPTERS(00:00) - graduating as a Doctor alongside his sister.(07:00) - the World GAA games and coaching in Spain.(10:00)- Why isn't Anton Tohill with Derry this year?(14:00) - All-Ireland semi-finals, Kobe's AFL journey, pay-for-play in GAA?(24:00) - Working with Movember and Mental Health in GAA clubs.The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click here: http://offtheball.com/join
We're not starting with the football — it's rugby first, as David Humphreys confirms Ronan O'Gara is in the mix for the Leinster job. What would it actually mean for the province, and how would a coach of his pedigree handle a crowded out-half picture with the likes of Prendergast, Byrne and Carbery?The Ireland team is named too, with plenty of rotation, debut hopes, and a first captaincy for Tadhg Beirne — plus a big start at 10 for Ciaran Frawley.And then it's World Cup quarter-final hype, newspaper back pages, and a detour into boots, runners and marginal gains in GAA.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.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
Tonight (Wednesday) we visited UPMC Nowlan Park for a demonstration of the live‑scoring feature on the Kilkenny Cats Social App.Three‑time All‑Ireland winner and Kilkenny All‑Star Walter Walsh was closely involved in the presentation and was on hand to walk us through how the system works. We also spoke with him about Henry Shefflin's appointment, the potential appointment of David Herity as Head Coach, and, of course, the new live‑scoring service on the Kilkenny Cats Social App.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
It's a sad affair on this weeks Hurling Power Rankings as Rachel and Colm grieve what could've been after Cork exited the championship at the Semi Final stage along with Clare. Our panel reflects on the semi finals and looks ahead to the final showdown due to take place between Galway and Limerick. The Power Rankings on Off the Ball, with Harvey Norman, Official Stats Sponsor of the GAA
Essex-based cyclist Aidan Spence will be travelling through County Clare as part of a 2,200-mile journey around Ireland celebrating the historic links between Ireland and Essex while raising funds for Irish community organisations in Britain. The challenge, titled Aidan Cycles for Cedd, aims to raise £2,200, equivalent to £1 for every mile cycled. Funds raised will support St Cedd's GAA, St Cedd's Céilí Band, Cúpla Focal na nGael Chelmsford and the wider work of Chelmsford Irish. He spoke to Alan Morrissey earlier about his trip. Photo (c) Aidan Spence via James Hoctor, Chair of Chelmsford Irish
This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel is joined by Jacked Jameson and Rosario Grillo for another packed episode covering the biggest stories in wrestling, sports, and beyond.The guys kick things off by discussing the Top 25 list that had everyone talking this week—and why ranking wrestlers is always guaranteed to spark debate. Are these lists actually meaningful, or are they just made to get people arguing?Then it's all about 1FW as they look back at another exciting weekend of action.
It's Galway versus Limerick in the All-Ireland Hurling Final after their respective wins over Cork and Clare. We look back on both semi‑finals, the key moments that shaped them, and the RTE TV analysis that followed.We also explore the ongoing search for a new Kilkenny senior hurling manager and hear from Niall Bergin on his work with Mount Leinster Rangers.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
Adrian Ronan has welcomed the appointment of Henry Shefflin as the new Kilkenny senior hurling manager, noting that Shefflin's experience, leadership, and deep knowledge of emerging county talent make him a strong choice to guide Kilkenny's rebuild. The news was confirmed in a county board statement this evening.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
Órla O'Leary back on the hot seat ,hear from Pico Lopes the man that gave Ireland a sense of belonging in this years World Cup! GAA, boxing and lots more on the big red bench!
Limerick and Galway will meet in the All-Ireland Final after semi‑final wins over Clare and Cork. We get the thoughts of Ronnie and Taggy on the showdown.There's also full reaction to Round 2 of the JJ Kavanagh Carlow Senior Championship.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
Good morning from Pharma Daily: the podcast that brings you the most important developments in the pharmaceutical and biotech world. Today, we're diving into a series of significant advancements and strategic shifts reshaping the industry landscape. To begin, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has taken a noteworthy step by selecting key industry players, including Eli Lilly, Regeneron, Fujifilm, and Kriya Therapeutics, for its PreCheck pilot program. This initiative is designed to enhance U.S. drug manufacturing capabilities, emphasizing the importance of robust domestic production. By reducing dependency on international supply chains, the program aims to expedite the delivery of critical therapies, highlighting a strategic move towards self-reliance in pharmaceutical manufacturing. In oncology news, Beone's Brukinsa (zanubrutinib), a small molecule BTK inhibitor, has demonstrated a remarkable 43% reduction in risk of progression for patients with first-line mantle cell lymphoma in its Phase 3 trial. This breakthrough offers a promising chemotherapy-free option for non-Hodgkin lymphoma treatment, marking significant progress in targeted cancer therapies that could improve patient outcomes in previously underserved areas. Meanwhile, Boulevard Bio and Metis TechBio have sealed a substantial licensing agreement valued at $1.6 billion for MTS-128, a trispecific T-cell engager aimed at autoimmune diseases. This collaboration reflects a broader industry trend towards leveraging advanced AI and machine learning technologies to enhance the development of precision medicine and personalized therapies. Such partnerships indicate a shift towards more innovative approaches to tackling complex disease mechanisms and illustrate burgeoning interest in multispecific biologics within immunotherapy domains—offering new avenues for targeting multiple disease pathways simultaneously. On the regulatory front, Sanofi is advancing efforts to expand the U.S. label for Nexviazyme (avalglucosidase alfa) following successful Phase 3 trials for infantile-onset Pompe disease. As an enzyme replacement therapy targeting GAA enzyme deficiency, Nexviazyme could address a critical gap in treatment options for this debilitating genetic disorder, underlining the importance of regulatory pathways in facilitating access to life-saving therapies. Financially, Beeline Medicines has garnered $126.3 million in Series A extension funding to propel its autoimmune programs originally sourced from Bristol Myers Squibb. Similarly, SmartBax has raised €6.3 million to advance its lead antibiotic program targeting multi-drug resistant infections. These investments underscore an unwavering focus on addressing unmet medical needs through innovative therapeutic solutions. Regulatory challenges persist as well; Unicycive Therapeutics faced FDA rejection due to third-party manufacturing deficiencies surrounding oxylanthanum carbonate. This setback emphasizes the critical importance of maintaining rigorous quality standards throughout drug production processes to secure regulatory approvals and ensure patient safety. Globally, China has achieved a milestone with the approval of the world's first CAR-T therapy for solid tumors—a significant leap forward given the historical challenges of applying CAR-T technology beyond hematological malignancies. This approval could transform cancer treatment paradigms globally and prompt similar regulatory advancements in other regions. In other developments, Abbvie and Genmab's combination therapy involving Epkinly has shown promise in diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) trials following prior challenges with monotherapy approaches. This success story highlights the potential of combination therapies in enhancing outcomes for patients battling complex cancers like DLBCL. From a corporate perspective, Klick Health's acquisition of Oxford Pharmagenesis marks its third purchase in 18 months, expanding its global footprint and scientific capabilities—a testament to ongoing consolidation trends aimed at augmenting expertise and strategic growth within the sector. These developments collectively paint a picture of an industry dynamically evolving amidst scientific breakthroughs and regulatory recalibrations. As companies navigate this transformative landscape, their ability to adapt and innovate remains paramount for sustaining growth and addressing global healthcare challenges effectively. Stakeholders must remain agile to seize opportunities while mitigating inherent risks in this high-stakes environment that increasingly prioritizes patient-centric innovations.Support the show
Mick McMarthy, Matthew Brennan and Tommy Rooney talk through this weeks football Power Rankings after the Quarter Finals ended Championship dreams for Monaghan, Cork, Tyrone and Galway. The Power Rankings on Off the Ball, with Harvey Norman, Official Stats Sponsor of the GAA
Eddie Scally is away this week, so Micky flew solo.We also hear from Adrian Ronan, and we analyse the opening weekend of the Carlow Senior Hurling Championship.Plus, we discuss the benefits of bringing an outsider onto the committee to help select a new Kilkenny manager — and whether a recent retiree should be involved in that process.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
Melanie Browne bringing you all the best sporting action from Cork and further afield!A real rebel focused show, as we hear from Cork LGFA U16 manager Ioannis O'Connell after his sides semi final defeat, Cork boxer Callum Walsh, and lots of GAA and LGFA action !
A Clare senator says there's "merit" in a proposal for an air ambulance base in Clare. The call has been made by the Friends of Ennis Hospital campaign group following the airlifting of a GAA player from the Loop Head Peninsula to University Hospital Limerick last week. According to HSE data, one fifth of air ambulance call-outs nationwide come from the Midwest region. Speaking in the Seanad, Ennistymon Senator Martin Conway says many parts of West Clare are simply too far away the Dooradoyle facility.
Councillors across every local authority in the country are being asked to support motions calling for all GAA championship games to be broadcast free-to-air in 2027.One of those leading the charge is Fine Gael Senator Mike Kennelly, who joins Shane to discuss.
It's the hurling power rankings and despite a negativity around the championship compared to the football, Mick, Will, and Rachel still find plenty to talk about in the double-digit defeats from the weekend. The Power Rankings are on Off The Ball with Harvey Norman Ireland, official stats sponsor of the GAA.
Dublin hurler Liam Rushe on where the All-Ireland quarter-final to Clare was lost, the rules changes he would like to see & his inter-county comeback after 1,743 days between championship starts. Liam Rushe is speaking as PwC announced the renewal of its partnership with the GAA, the GPA and the Camogie Association for a further three years.Hurling on Off The Ball with Applegreen
On episode 237 I am delighted to be joined by NCAA D1 basketball player and Irish international Clinton Efinda. Clinton recently announced his transfer from UNCG to Canisius in the MACC conference. Clinton reflect on his journey from Nass to playing NCAA Division I basketball in the United States. He opens up about the challenges and realities of his basketball journey, growing up in Naas playing GAA and deciding to focus on basketball, adapting to new cultures and environments, dealing with setbacks, transferring and learning what it takes to survive and thrive in the cut throat environment of basketball in the United States. What does it really take for an Irish athlete to break into the American college system?The 6-foot-5 forward shares his insights into the reality of the American basketball and college system, the importance of resilience and self-belief, and how his perspective has evolved throughout his journey. A thoughtful conversation about ambition, maturity, work ethic, and the courage to take a chance on yourself. This is Clinton Efinda's journey from Nass to College basketball. This episode is sponsored by Sport Expo Ireland, a brand-new event taking place at the Sport Ireland Campus on April 21st and 22nd, 2027. Designed to connect stakeholders from every corner of the Irish sporting landscape. Attendees will hear from leading voices in sport, take part in interactive workshops and masterclasses, explore the latest developments in elite performance, business and technology. Whether you're involved in elite performance, grassroots, business, or simply passionate about where Irish sport is heading, Sport Expo Ireland is set to become one of the most exciting gatherings on the sporting calendar. To learn more, register your interest, and explore opportunities, visit https://qrco.de/bgrRu3 Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded 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
Former Limerick hurler Seamus Flanagan joins us for a quick chat about just how tough Kilkenny's Daragh Joyce was to mark — and what might have been for the Cats had he not headed for the AFL.He also gives his take on this year's championship and why, in his view, we badly need two high‑quality semi‑finals.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
It's that time of the week again! Tommy Rooney's fretful nights come to an end as he goes through the #PowerRankings after another weekend of riveting football action. Mick McCarthy is in the hot seat as usual and back in studio, despite Westmeath's back-to-back defeats, is a sombre Matthew Brennan.The Power Rankings are on OTB with Harvey Norman Ireland, official stats sponsor of the GAA.
Ger Gilroy is joined by Enda Coll, Matthew Brennan and Séamus Flanagan to bring you all of Tuesday's sports news.We cover Messi's triumph and whether Mbappé will surpass him, we also cover England's World Cup game tonight, Leo Cullen's replacement, Kerry on GAA+,the concern around the Hurling Championship marking Paudie Clifford and Witchdoctors at the World Cup!Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.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
He also believes that the greater good of the people of Cork should come before the GAA when it comes to planning a route for the Luas.
A GAA player had to be airlifted to hospital from the Loop Head Peninsula last week (Thursday night, 18th June) after suffering an injury during a training session in Cross. While the player is expected to make a full recovery, the incident has once again raised questions about ambulance availability in West Clare, with reports that no local ambulance was available at the time. It has also reignited calls for improved emergency medical services in the region, including a dedicated air ambulance base for West Clare. To discuss the issue, West Clare health campaigner Deirdre Culligan, who is involved with the Friends of Ennis Hospital and Reinstate ShannonDoc campaigns, and Cillian Murphy, a Kilkee resident and former councillor, joined Alan Morrissey on the programme.
This week on the DL Debate, Brendan Devenney takes a looks at all the GAA action from the weekend with Donegal legend Kevin Cassidy and top GAA sports writer Kieran Cunningham. The DL Debate in association with Sara's Kitchen at Sister Sara's Letterkenny: The post The DL Debate 22/6/26 appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport.
The deadline for clubs to submit their nominations for the Kilkenny senior hurling management position passed yesterday. Henry Shefflin, Brian Dowling, Mark Dowling and Tom Mullally have all reportedly been put forward, while we understand Eddie Brennan has chosen not to allow his name to go forward.We discuss that, along with the struggling All-Ireland Hurling Championship — and what can be done to save it.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.
A former Clare hurling captain has called for the GAA to urgently clamp down on head-high challenges to ensure player safety. It comes in the wake of Clare's 0-29 to 0-16 win over Dublin in the All Ireland Hurling Quarter Final. The result was marred by a serious injury suffered by David Reidy late in the second half. Tommy Guilfoyle says tackling a player in the act of picking up the ball needs to be outlawed.
Former Clare TD James Breen has been honoured as 'a marvellous man with great community spirit' at his funeral mass this afternoon. The Kilnamona native who spent 32 years serving this county, passed away peacefully on Wednesday night at 81 years of age. Having first been elected to Clare County Council in 1985, he was returned at every local election he contested thereafter. During today's ceremony a hymn book, commemorative tie and James' signature black hat were brought forward to symbolise his passion for politics, GAA, farming and his faith. Parish Priest Fr Martin Shanahan says his presence would make a room come alive.
Stand-Up to RacismThe bullet holes from the August 1969 sectarian pogrom against the people of the Falls area are still visible on the front wall of St. Comgall's Primary School, Divis Street. Last Thursday lunchtime, a few yards from where, on that occasion, whole terraces of houses were burned out, scores of community activists from across Belfast came together in Ionad Eileen Howell to discuss another pogrom. This time the pogrom was rooted in violent racism.In the days before families and workers from the various ethnic groups, who now make up an important and valued part of our society, were attacked, threatened, and some were forcibly evicted from their homes. In harrowing scenes cars and some homes were destroyed as masked thugs roamed the streets of parts of Belfast, Portadown and Glengormley attacking the PSNI and the homes of our neighbours. Terrified children fled with their parents.Health workers were especially targeted. There was a clear attempt to intimidate many from their jobs. In addition, schools were closed. People were sent home from work. Public transport stopped.The Community Groups at the meeting in Ionad Eileen Howell described how they had helped relocate evicted families, worked with Belfast City Council to ensure that emergency accommodation was available, established a co-ordination and response group and had activists on the streets to defuse any attempt by right wing elements to stoke up further attacks. From the GAA and individual citizens there was widespread opposition to the racism. First Minister Michelle O'Neill met community representatives, youth workers and ethnic minority communities. She visited health staff in the Mater Hospital who had been threatened. She expressed her unambiguous solidarity and support for them.Belfast Ard Mheara Councillor Róis Máire Donnelly, who received death threats for standing up to the racists, refused to be silent. Last Friday she addressed a local anti-racism rally and the next day she spoke to the thousands who attended the massive anti-racist demonstration at the City Hall. Róis Máire told the crowd that Belfast is “stronger” because of our diversity. And she described Belfast people as “resilient, compassionate and welcoming.”She is right on both counts. Diversity is a strength, not a weakness. And notwithstanding the naysayers and begrudgers Belfast is welcoming city that embraces our ethnic minority citizens. Momentum Building Around UnityThere are those who dismiss any possibility in the next few years of holding the unity referendums provided for in the Good Friday Agreement. Foremost among them is Fianna Fáil leader Micheál Martin who obstinately refuses to countenance any preparation for unity.However, his partner in Government, Fine Gael leader Simon Harris clearly doesn't agree. At the weekend he announced that his party is planning to develop and publish a blueprint for a united Ireland by their Ard Fheis in November. That is good news. Harris's statement of intent coincides with Uachtarán Shinn Féin Mary Lou McDonald's introduction this week in the Dáil of a Private Members Bill that will compel the Taoiseach to begin the planning and preparation for constitutional change and Irish Unity. The ‘Planning for Constitutional Change Bill 2026' will require the Taoiseach to institutionalise preparation and publish a Green Paper. This will facilitate consultation and encourage a national public debate as a first step before formal government legislation is established. The Green Paper will require the government setting out its ideas, vision and proposals on the economy, education, health, justice and the legal system and future governance arrangements. Seeking the Truth: Pat FinucaneAfter 37 years the inquiry into the murder of human rights lawyer Pat Finucane has finally opened. Pat's wife Geraldine, his children John, Michael and Katherine and his dedicated family circle and legal team are to be commended for their diligence and steadfastness in pursuing the truth about Pat's murder.Successive British governments have lied, prevaricated, distracted, delayed and made every effort to prevent an inquiry from happening. Why? Because the extent of British state collusion with the UDA in his murder has the potential of laying responsibility for his death with senior political figures within the British Conservative government of Margaret Thatcher.That there was collusion in his murder and that of hundreds more, is not in doubt. But who was responsible? Who gave the orders? Who plotted and schemed to have Pat killed on 12 February 1989? Who knew what within the RUC; within RUC Special Branch; within MI5; the Force Reconnaissance Unit (FRU); British Army; and the British Cabinet?
Rachel Sheehan caught up with Armagh's Aimee Mackin who was speaking at the launch of McKvr as the official apparel partner of the GPA. Aimee talks about the season so far, adjusting to the new rules and playing back home at her club in Armagh.GAA on Off The Ball
Comment line caller Jimmy Adams says the GAA is getting unfair criticism for the fact that some matches are not available to watch for free on TV. He says there’s way more choice an way more games to watch compared to 20 years ago.
Tommy Rooney and Mick McCarthy go through this weeks football Power Rankings after a bonkers weekend of Gaelic football action including Armagh's one point loss to Louth. The Power Rankings on Off the Ball, with Harvey Norman, Official Stats Sponsor of the GAA
Kerry women and men both convincingly beat Kildare on Saturday. Kerry men will now face Armagh in round three of the All-Ireland Championship. The Kingdom will have home advantage. Jerry got reaction from Tim Moyihan, GAA match commentator for Radio Kerry. The question now is will Kerry’s game against Armagh be televised? Jerry got the view of Senator Mike Kennelly.
This week on the Tapped In Podcast, Nick McDaniel and Jacked Jameson dive into another huge week across the Georgia wrestling scene.Cartelo Grillo continues its expansion, this time making waves in Southern Honor Wrestling. Is anyone safe from the group's influence as they spread across Georgia independent wrestling?The guys also preview the upcoming SHW RumbleJack, discuss the incredible story of Kraken Pro Wrestling's Tag Team Championships being defended internationally in the United Kingdom, and break down all the action from 1FW's events in Watkinsville and Winder this past weekend.Then, it's time to look ahead to one of the biggest stretches on the 1FW calendar:
Former Dublin Inter-County Football Hannah Tyrell speaks to Tommy Rooney about life after retirement, recovering from an injury in the All-Ireland final as well as reflecting on a 3-code sporting career. At the launch of PTSB's new sponsorship of the PTSB Dublin Club Leagues and Championships were Jack McCaffrey, Hannah Tyrrell, Cian Boland and Claire Gannon. The new partnership between Dublin GAA and PTSB includes all four codes, from minor level upwards, with PTSB now the official Club League & Championship Sponsor of Dublin GAA, Dublin LGFA and Dublin Camogie. GAA on Off The Ball
Mick McCarthy, Will O'Callaghan and Rachel Sheehan are back for another episode of the Power Rankings after a weekend of action that saw Limerick beat Cork in Páirc Uí Chaoimh to take home the Munster Title and Galway got the best of Dublin to claim the Leinster Title. The Power Rankings on Off the Ball, with Harvey Norman, Official Stats Sponsor of the GAA