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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
TC Tyres World of Gaelic Games on CRKC with Ciaran Neary - Mon. 16.06.2025
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.You will hear from Jimmy McGuinness, Stephen Rochford, Malachy O'Rourke, Mattie Donnelly, Rory Beggan, Sam Mulroy, Brian Howard, Paddy Tally, Padraic Joyce, Shane Walsh, Kieran McGeeney, Oisin McConville and a whole pile more!Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe
Kilkenny will play the winner of Dublin and Limerick in the All-Ireland Semi-Final while Tipperary will face Galway with the winner meeting Cork.On the KCLR Hurling podcast we chat to Michael Walsh, Adrian Ronan and Brian Flannery about the championship so far and what lies ahead. As well as all of that we hear from Kilkenny minor manager Niall Bergin on their defeat to Waterford on a dramatic night in Wexford
William Hill's The Square Ball is back again and this week Donegal's Eamon McGee is the guest in studio.Eamon was renowned as one of the best defenders in the country during his stint with Donegal from 2004 until 2016, winning an All-Ireland, three Ulster Titles and a League Title along the way.While there's a small chat about the games this weekend at the beginning of the episode, it's not long before talk turns to Eamon's remarkable career as well as his analytical and articulate takes on life.18+ | Gamblingcare.ie
TC Tyres World of Gaelic Games with Ciaran Neary - Mon. 09.06.2025
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.Kilkenny insist they have been tested as they cruise to yet another Leinster title.Galway manager Micheal Donoghue still has the faith.Kildare's special day as Brian Dowling, David Qualter and Rian Boran all contribute to the greatest day in Lilywhite hurling.And there is all the reaction from the Munster Hurling final as Cork put the stop on Limerick's drive for 7-in-a-row.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe
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.
It's safe to say we were in the presence of hurling and football royalty this week as Jimmy Barry-Murphy joined William Hill's The Square Ball in studio.Across both codes, Jimmy has seven All-Irelands, 12 Munster titles, three League titles and seven All-Stars, making him one of the most illustrious players to ever take the field in hurling and football.Like, subscribe and leave us a comment.18+ | Gamblingcare.ie
A big preview of the Leinster, Munster and Joe McDonagh Cup Final's with Adrian Mullen, Cathal Mannion, David Dooley and Paddy McKenna. Plus, Aidan "Taggy" Fogarty, Micky Walsh, Eddie Scally and Tony Murphy.
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.Armagh topple the Dubs in HQ thanks to Rory Grugan.Dessie Farrell targets a Derry ambush whilst Paddy Tally is happy with how his side is building.Gabriel Bannigan's Monaghan continue their winning streak whilst Clare's Peter Keane sees improvement.Jim McGuiness knows it will all come down to the decider against Mayo, whilst Tyrone aim to bounce back against Cavan.Ger Brennan says the demands of inter-county players are too much.And Jack O'Connor says it is a bruising experience every time you go to Cork.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe
There's very little left to say about Chrissy McKaigue that hasn't already been said. After his retirement from inter-county football last year at the age of 35, he left with two Ulster titles, an All-Star and league medals from all four divisions, a feat that nobody else in Gaelic football has achieved. If you were a forward playing Derry and say McKaigue coming your way, you knew you were in for a tough afternoon. Enjoy The Chrissy McKaigue episode of William Hill's The Square Ball.18+ | Gamblingcare.ie
In this bonus episode we speak to Kilkenny under 20 Manager Mark Dowling ahead of Saturday's All-Ireland Final at UPMC Nowlan Park #packtheparkThe match is live on KCLR thanks to Gerry Comerford Drilling Ltd while we have pre,halftime and post match reaction with Country Style Foods.
Reaction from Tom Mullally, Derek Lyng, Eoin Murphy, Cathal Dunbar and Pat Ryan as well as the analysis of James Hickey, Joe Nolan, Michael Walsh, Aidan Fogarty and Eddie Scally. Plus, Kilkenny minor manager Niall Bergin on the Cats winning Leinster.
TC Tyres World of Gaelic Games on CRKC with Ciaran Neary - Mon. 26.05.2025
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.Pat Ryan eyes a Limerick ambush on the Munster final.Peter Queally wants the Deise to kick on next year.Micheal Donoghue praises his side's ability to get it done as Galway book a Leinster date with Kilkenny.Jim McGuiness can't explain why his Donegal team weren't up to the pitch of things against Tyrone.Malachy O'Rourke continues to be a fly in the McGuinness ointment.Ger Brennan holds his hands up.And Dessie Ward on nearly calling it a day.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe
John Duggan is joined by Shane Hannon for a comprehensive runthrough of the weekends back pages, as the Premier League season comes to an end. The lads discuss Katie McCabe becoming Ireland's latest Champions League winner, as well as a jam-packed weekend of Gaelic Games.
The great Peter Canavan was in The Square Ball studios this week and what a treat it was to look back over the amazing career of one of the greatest of all time. From underage all the way to the steps of the Hogan Stand, Canavan was always a leading figure for his teams on the way to their success.00:00 - Introduction02:30 - Underage23:00 - The 90s39:00 - Mickey Harte and 200353:30 - 2005 Season1:02:00 - Kerry/Tyrone Rivalry
Michael Walsh, Aidan "Taggy" Fogarty and Joe Fortune react to Kilkenny's 2-21 to 17 points win over Dublin in the O'Neills.com Leinster Under 20 Final setting up an All-Ireland Final against Tipperary on May 31st. The lads also discuss a huge weekend to come in the Leinster, Munster and the Joe McDonagh Cup. As well as all that we hear from Kilkenny under 20 manager Mark Dowling and players Aaron McEvoy, Rory Garrett, Cathal Hickey, Mícheál Aherne and Jeff Neary.
TC Tyres World of Gaelic Games with Ciaran Neary - Mon. 19.05.2025
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.Barry Nash and John Kiely on a huge Limerick win over Cork.Rebels boss Pat Ryan rues where it went wrong.Liam Cahill praises his Tipperary side and his old Waterford players too, whilst Deise boss Peter Queally says it was a tough result to take.Kilkenny's Derek Lyng eyes a Leinster crown.Dessie Farrell's Dubs are back?And Padraic Joyce and Galway are brought back down to earth.Become a member at offtheball.com/subscribe
Taggy and Micky on Kilkenny reaching the Leinster Final, Tom Mullally on Carlow bouncing back and Kiely, Ryan, Queally and Cahill reactions to Munster dramatics.
Waterford hurler Paul Flynn is the guest this week on William Hill's The Square Ball and there was a lot to talk about from an illustrious career of highs and lows, including Munster success, All-Ireland heartbreak and some iconic moments along the way.Like, comment and subscribe to The Square Ball.
This special bonus episode of William Hill's The Square Ball is coming to a little earlier than usual this week. Co-host of The Square Ball Ashling Thompson was in studio this week and with the postponement of Saturday's Munster Senior Camogie Final on Saturday, in which Ashling's Cork team were due to compete, she shared her thoughts on the decision and what comes next.Normal service will resume on Thursday with another episode dropping!
TC Tyres World of Gaelic Games on CRKC with Ciaran Neary - Mon. 12.05.2025
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
Taggy and Mickey talk Kilkenny after their win at home to Offaly while James Hickey and Joe Nolan look at Carlow's defeat to Kildare. The very good news is that Eddie Scally is back on the podcast as he hosted all of our hurling analysis over the weekend on KCLR!Both games were live and in full on KCLR.
In this episode of William Hill's The Square Ball, Meath legend Anthony Moyles joins us in studio to discuss a career of ups and downs, as well as reflecting on that controversial Leinster Final ahead of the rematch between Meath and Louth, and the Battle of Croke Park during the 2006 International Rules series.00:00 - Introduction03:00 - Meath v Dublin23:00 - Meath Senior Panel31:20 - His Debut34:10 - 200143:00 - Frustrations50:00 - 2007 season58:00 - That Wexford Game1:07:00 - Louth Leinster Final1:20:15 - International Rules
Taggy Fogarty and Joe Nolan look ahead to next weekend's big games while former Limerick player Leo O'Connor examines where Limerick are at and whats to like about Waterford. Plus we hear from Kilkenny Celtic Challenge team manager Gordon Byrne.
Five All-Ireland medals, three National Leagues, ten Munster titles, three All-Stars and one Footballer of the Year award... Marc Ó Sé is a true legend of the game and we're delighted that he joined us on William Hill's The Square Ball this week.There was a lot to touch on in this interview ranging back to his early days with An Ghaeltacht and growing up in a football obsessed household, to breaking onto the panel under Páidí Ó Sé and going on to win five All-Ireland titles. Sit back, relax and enjoy, this is The Marc Ó Sé episode of William Hill's The Square Ball.00:00 - Introduction09:30 - Marc Ó Sé Interview17:15 - Brother Battles26:00 - Páidí Ó Sé31:30 - Pressure of the Ó Sé Name39:50 - Kerry Panel52:20 - Tyrone1:02:30 - Dealing with Defeat1:11:20 - Donegal1:20:20 - Some Great Stories!
On episode 169 I am delighted to be joined by Kilmacud Crokes chairperson Joan Kehoe. Joan is a successful business woman with experience across many roles from founding two companies, to a global leadership role at JP Morgan, to CEO, and more.Originally from Wexford she moved to Stillorgan and joined Kilmacud Crokes and filled a number of roles within the club before becoming chairperson. She is also a member of the Coiste Bainistí, The Management Committee of the GAA and former executive member of the club players association.We discuss integration, gender in gaelic games, leadership, Kilmacud Crokes, implementing a one club model, the promotion of gaelic games, and so much more. Joan is a proven high achiever with great knowledge of Strategy and Structures from her professional career. She offers an honest account and insight into leadership, integration and one of the biggest GAA clubs in Ireland.Thanks to Joan not only for her time but for welcoming me to the Kilmacud Crokes clubhouse to record the episode in person. 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
Reaction Kilkenny's win over Antrim and Carlow's victory in Kerry. Plus, Waterford win big in Munster. In good news Eddie Scally is back and chats to Michael Walsh while we also hear from Derek Lyng, Tom Mullally and more.
TC Tyres World of Gaelic Games on CRKC with Ciaran Neary - Mon. 28.04.2025
Pirouetting on to Weekend Breakfast its Dancing With The Stars judge and owner of television's greatest hair ---- Arthur Gourounlian! Arthur told Alison Curtis about a very special event recently called 'Cúl and Curious.' He also told her about his brand new podcast with Donal Skehan called 'Let's Do This!'Over 100 children, including those from the International Protection Accommodation Service centre and those from local communities, took part in the event at St Breckan's GAA grounds and tried their hand at football, hurling and camogie.The 2025 Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps promise to inspire a new generation of GAA stars and fostering a love for Gaelic Games that will last a lifetime.The Cúl and Curious camp's aim was to support diversity and inclusion, giving those who have arrived in Ireland a chance to fall in love with the game. The GAA is for everyone and the organisation recently hosted the event to try and introduce children from migrant families to the sport.
In the latest episode of William Hill's The Square Ball, Dave McIntyre and Darran O'Sullivan discuss the the Footbal Championship, dark horses, storming favourites, rules changes and everything in between.Darran also discusses the epic game in Páirc Uí Chaoimh over the weekend and how he made a poor decision with his choice of seats.
Our guest for Season 4 Episode 2 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Waterford Camogie player and Sports Psychologist Dr Patricia Jackman.Throughout the episode Patricia speaks on the trajectory of Waterford Camogie and her sports psychology research at the University of Lincoln.Patricia shines a light on her fascination with sports science and the psychology of sport, emphasising the importance of sport in all aspects of our lives. Patricia highlights themes of relationships, transferable skills and how we can benefit from a holistic approach to both sport and life.Dr Patricia Jackman study on Principles and Practical Strategies for Psychologically-Informed Coaching of Young Players in Gaelic Games: https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/21520704.2024.2441849#d1e466 Every Tuesday well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch.For more information on the Electric Ireland Camogie Minor Championships got to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships.Produced and hosted by Fergal O'Keefe at https://lume.ie#ThisIsMajor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this updated version of the podcast, we're joined by Clare based Journalist Eoin Brennan to look back on a dramatic weekend in Munster and a look ahead to what's coming.Kilkenny and Carlow both enjoyed big wins on the opening day of the Leinster Championship and Joe Mc Donagh Cup. Both games were live on KCLR.In Carlow Terence Kelly and Joe Nolan joined Brendan Hennessy in the aftermath of the win against Down while in UPMC Nowlan Park Eddie Scally hosted the discussion with Taggy and Mickey Walsh. Also included are chats with Derek Lyng and Paddy Deegan.
We spent hours looking ahead to Championship over the weekend on KCLR Sport. Here we cut out the ads and updates and bring you the uninterrupted versions of our chats with Michael Walsh and Aidan Taggy Fogarty, Naoise Waldron and James Hickey. Plus, we talk to Brian Dowling about Kildare. Remember every Kilkenny game in the Leinster Championship and Carlow game in the Joe Mc Donagh Cup is live on KCLR.
John Donnelly on Captaining his county, getting over injury and the Championship campaign. Plus, Kilkenny under 20 manager Mark Dowling and Wexford's Lee Chin. There's also Paddy Deegan on moving around the field, Matt Ruth on the under 19's development league, Micky Walsh on the under 20's and the seniors, Offaly's Ciaran Burke on their league final defeat and upcoming Championship0 as well as Cork manager Pat Ryan and Tipp boss Liam Cahill.
AIB, proud sponsors of the club and county, has been joined by Paul Geaney (Kerry), Robert Finnerty (Galway), Ethan Rafferty (Armagh) and Sam Mulroy (Louth) for the launch of the 2025 AIB GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championships. This year marks a significant milestone as AIB celebrates its 10th year as sponsor of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship, a decade of unwavering support for Gaelic Games. This year promises to be a game-changer, as the new rules of Gaelic Football redefine the championship. AIB's commitment to the players remains steadfast, celebrating the skill, dedication, and unwavering commitment that embody #TheToughest. The 2025 AIB All-Ireland Senior Football Championship season promises to be one of the most intriguing yet, with significant rule changes adding a layer of strategic complexity and the unknown. This year, the Championship takes on the atmosphere of a high-stakes chess match, where every move and adaptation will be crucial. The new rules demand a fresh approach, mirroring the unpredictable nature of the game and the season ahead. As AIB marks its 10th year sponsoring the AIB GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championships, we celebrate the players, fans, and volunteers who embody the spirit of Gaelic Games. Throughout this decade, AIB has shone a spotlight on the dedication and resilience of inter-county footballers, crafting innovative content that highlights why they are some of #TheToughest. AIB remains committed to supporting Gaelic Games across the country at all levels, having renewed its sponsorship of both the AIB GAA All-Ireland Senior Football Championships and AIB Club Championships until 2028. AIB is joined by a host of inter-county giants to launch the Championships today, including Robert Finnerty, who will be hoping to go one step further with the Tribesman this year having been beaten by Armagh in last year's All-Ireland final. Galway begin the 2025 championship away to New York on the 6th of April. Before heading to the United States, Galway's Robert Finnerty caught up with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins.
The death has been announced of Mick O'Dwyer, the Kerry footballer and manager, who for decades was one of the most significant and influential figures in the GAA. President Michael D Higgins said he would be remembered as one of the greatest people ever to be associated with Gaelic Games. Jarlath Burns, President of the GAA, pays tribute...
Treaty Talk | 323 | Mol an óige agus tiocfaidh sí - chat with Joe Lyons about all things Primary Schools gaelic games; Football silverware (x2) and more. #SportLK by Sporting LK
Derek Lyng, Richie Reid and Paddy Deegan were all present at the Kilkenny GAA & Tírlan 2025 Sponsorship Launch. We hear from Lyng and Reid with Deegan to come next week. We also assess where the Cats and all the top teams are at with Aidan Taggy Fogarty.The Carlow and Kilkenny under 20's got their campaigns under way at the weekend and have more to come this weekend, we chat to Mark Dowling and analyze where Carlow are at under 20 and senior level with James Hickey.
Eddie Brennan on the Kilkenny GAA Golf Classic the Cats season so fa and why he thinks Cork could be the ones to watch. We've also got Carlow Manager Tom Mullally and Shamrocks Ballyhale's Joey Holden with Dicksboro's Joe Sheahan.
Aside from Oisin's grovelling apology for being late we've got Derek Lyng on Kilkenny's win over Limerick and Carlow's Ciaran Whelan on their status defining victory over Laois. Zac Bay Hammond, Shane Walsh and Liam Blanchfield joined as at the draw for the St Canices Credit Union Kilkenny Senior League. Plus Manager Matthew Ruth on the Kilkenny under 19 squad and Trevor Fletcher on working with Down and winning with leaving Lisdowney.
Aidan Fogarty and Michael Walsh chat to Eddie Scally about Kilkenny's defeat to Tipperary and what the Cats will want out of the Limerick game. Derek Lyng and Liam Cahill talk to Brendan Hennessy on the red card confetti at UPMC Nowlan Park while Cork boss Pat Ryan gives us his thoughts the Ref's interpretations.Plus we've got Tom Mullally and Joe Nolan on Carlow's defeat to the Dubs, Cyrill Farrell on Galway's loss to Limerick and we look ahead to a big day for Grennan College Thomastown.
Mossy Keoghan and Ronan Maher on Kilkenny versus Tipperary at UPMC Nowlan Park this Sunday. Plus, Derek Lyng, Michael Walsh and Richie Power on Kilkenny's defeat to Cork. Tom Mullally, Davy Fitz and Joe Nolan on Carlow's draw plus John Kiely, Brian Lohan and Johnny Kelly.
Carlow and Kilkenny's games were postponed yesterday due to waterlogged pitches. Aidan Taggy Fogarty joined us on KCLR to discuss the hurling weekend and said while it's no-one's fault it can be frustrating for players when games are called off that late.
Micky Walsh talks about how the league has gone so far for Kilkenny and Carlow while also casting an eye on Limerick, Waterford, Tipp, Galway, Cork and Clare. Killian Doyle and Ivan Bolger were on either side of the Fitzgibbon Cup Final and we spoke to both. Kilkenny Chairman PJ Kenny tells us about the proposed development of a new facility at Dunmore. Plus, there's Kelly Ann Doyle ahead of Kilkenny's Very League opener next weekend. The Kilkenny Youth Coaching conference took place last week and we spoke to Brían Ryan.
Treaty Talk | 313 | Oh Captain, My Captain. All the latest Limerick Gaelic games discussion #SportLK