Podcasts about Nowlan Park

Galway begin their Very National Camogie League campaign on Saturday (22nd February 2025) when they travel to Kilkenny in Division 1A. The game was moved from Nowlan Park on Friday after it was deemed unplayable and will now take place in Dunmore Training Centre in Kilkenny. Manager Cathal Murray has made seven changes from last year's All-Ireland Final defeat to Cork.  Shauna Healy returns to the starting team, while there are also starts for Alannah Kelly, Katie Manning, Sabina Rabbitte, Niamh McInerney, Mairéad Dillon and Niamh Niland. Clarinbridge's Carrie Dolan was named as the new captain this week, while Mullagh's Aoife Donohue and Athenry's Dervla Higgins were named as vice-captains. Leading up to the game, Galway manager Cathal Murray has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane. == Throw-in at Dunmore GAA Training Centre, Kilkenny on Saturday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Keith Treacy joins Marie to give Champions League updates; Stephen Ferris breaks down all about Ireland's Rugby Squad for the Autumn Nations Series; Damien Lawlor gives the latest on the GAA and Eoin McCall talks about Barcelona Gaels heading for Nowlan Park

Tipperary vs Kilkenny - Tipp FM commentary from Stephen Gleeson and Cian Treacy live from Nowlan Park in association with John Phelan Skip Hire Carrick on Suir. This includes preview, the match, extra time and the presentation of the cup.

KK Walkers History Group Presentation in UPMC Nowlan Park on CRKC 01.06.2024

This evening we look back on our Under 20 All Ireland Final defeat in Nowlan Park against Offaly and discuss what's ahead for this group of players. Our football season continues after a Tailteann Cup win over Wexford. Camogie with Ger and athletics with David Mansfield. We also have an exclusive interview with Aidan O'Brien after his 10th Epsom Derby success. We hope you like...

Join hosts Eddie Doyle and Eddie Scally as they dive into the exhilarating world of hurling in the latest episode of the Kilkenny Hurling Podcast! This week, it's all about the triumphs and tribulations that have kept fans on the edge of their seats.Minors Claiming Leinster Glory: We celebrate the incredible victory of Niall Bergin's Kilkenny Minor team as they clinch the Leinster crown, showcasing the future stars of hurling.Kilkenny vs. Wexford: A detailed analysis of Kilkenny's nail-biting win over Wexford at Nowlan Park, breaking down the key moments and standout performances that secured their spot in the Leinster final.Carlow's Dramatic Exit: Carlow's championship journey ends in heartbreak with a controversial red card. We'll discuss the pivotal moments and what this means for the team's future.Who Would Be a Ref?: We'll delve into the challenges and pressures of officiating in such a high-stakes sport.Leinster Round-Up: A comprehensive look at all the action in the Leinster championship, including Dublin's surprising triumph over Galway.Munster Round-Up: From Limerick's dominance to Clare's resilience, we'll cover the thrilling matches that have set the stage for the Munster final.Split Season Debate: Is the split season proving to be a disaster? Eddie and Eddie weigh in on the ongoing debate, examining the pros and cons and its impact on players and fans alike.Tune in for an episode packed with expert insights, lively discussions, and all the latest from the world of Kilkenny hurling. Whether you're a die-hard fan or just love the sport, this episode is not to be missed!Listen now on your favorite podcast platform!

Wexford performed superbly in defeating Carlow. This sets up a huge final game in the Leinster Round Robin in Nowlan Park vs Kilkenny. A win puts us into a Leinster Final. The minor team lost to Dublin and will now face Cork in a preliminary QF on Saturday. We were joined by Declan Ruth and Ed Rowsome to discuss.

Bruce Springsteen a rendu hommage au regretté Shane MacGowan en reprenant un classique des Pogues lors d'un concert en Irlande. Il ne reste que 4 jours avant le début de la première tournée d'AC/DC en 8 ans, le groupe profite d'une répétition pour dévoiler une photo réunissant ses membres actuels. Apple s'est excusé d'avoir " raté le coche " avec sa nouvelle publicité pour l'iPad Pro, dans laquelle des instruments de musique et du matériel vintage sont détruits, le tout au son de la chanson " All I Need Is You " de Sonny and Cher. Une nouvelle vidéo du classique des Beatles, "Let It Be" a été partagée, réalisée à partir de séquences restaurées et d'extraits inédits du film du même nom sorti en 1970, réalisé par Michael Lindsay-Hogg et a servi de base à ‘'Get Back'', le long-métrage de Peter Jackson. Les Foo Fighters avaient prévu une petite surprise pour le public de Welcome to Rockville samedi, en faisant semblant de jouer deux classiques de Van Halen, qui étaient en réalité interprétés depuis les coulisses par Wolfgang Van Halen, le fils d'Eddie Van Halen. Bien qu'il soit l'une des figures de proue de la New Wave of British Heavy Metal, Joe Elliott, chanteur de Def Leppard, ne pense pas que son groupe entre dans la catégorie du heavy metal. Mots-Clés : Nowlan Park, Kilkenny, Irlande, show, Bruce Springsteen, The E Street Band , A Rainy Night In Soho, malade, Dublin, songwriter, passion, intensité, parole, cliché, Instagram, Brian Johnson,chant, Angus Young,guitare, guitariste, rythmique, Stevie Young, batteur, Matt Laug, bassiste, Chris Chaney, controverse, PDG, société, Tim Cook, piano, trompette, métronome, platine, enceinte, jeux, arcade, train,original, nouvelle, version, retravaillé, soin, officiel, disponible, plaisanterie , medley, concert, Dave Grohl , solo , public, Eruption, classique , caméra, interprétation, parfait, problème, terme, impression, monde, crétin, stupide, étiquettes, Rolling Stones. --- Classic 21 vous informe des dernières actualités du rock, en Belgique et partout ailleurs. Le Journal du Rock, chaque jour à 7h30 et 18h30. Merci pour votre écoute Pour écouter Classic 21 à tout moment : www.rtbf.be/classic21 Retrouvez tous les contenus de la RTBF sur notre plateforme Auvio.be Et si vous avez apprécié ce podcast, n'hésitez pas à nous donner des étoiles ou des commentaires, cela nous aide à le faire connaître plus largement.

On Thursday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you all the team news for Ireland's Women's Six Nations game away to England. We hear from Jamison Gibson-Park as Leinster confirm they're moving out of the RDS for next year. Leinster dominate the nominations for Investec Player Of The Year.And Ulster are depleted by injury for tomorrow's visit of Cardiff.

Bruce Springsteen is on the way back to Ireland already! 'The Boss' will play at Kilkenny's Nowlan Park, Cork's Páirc Uí Caoimh and Dublin's Croke Park on May 12th, 16th and 19th next year. Anton Savage was joined by Tom McCormack who also serves Organiser of fans for Springsteen Concerts and James Coughlan aka Jimi the Barber from Clare...

Despite two Siobhan McGrath goals and Carrie Dolan scoring 0-4, it was not to be for Galway as they were beaten by Cork in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Semi-Final played in Nowlan Park on Saturday afternoon.  An inspired Cork secured a first triumph over their rivals after eight consecutive losses, three of which came this year alone.  Here is the commentary from Tommy Devane and Imelda Hobbins. Presented by Doc O'Connor

TC Tyres All-Ireland Final 23 Homecoming Special from UPMC Nowlan Park 24.07.2023

Former Dublin camogie star Aisling Maher spoke with Jonathan Higgins after Waterford and Cork set up an All Ireland final date, having dispatched Tipperary and Galway respectively in Nowlan Park in the All Ireland Camogie semi finals. Jonathan also caught up with all four camps on full time of their respective matches, as he spoke with the Deise's Beth Carton and Sean Power before commiserating with Tipperary's Denis Kelly. He also spoke with Cork's player of the match Saoirse McCarthy and manager Matthew Twomey before finally getting the thoughts of Galway's Cathal Murray.

The Wexford u20 hurlers take on Offaly in the Leinster final on Wednesday after beating Kilkenny in the semi-final in Nowlan Park last Wednesday. We're joined to preview the game by the last Wexford man to lift the u20 Leinster cup, Naomh Eanna's Eoin Conroy as well as former Offaly hurler and current co host of Our Game and GAA correspondent with the Irish Independent, Michael Verney.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the second weekend of the Hurling Championship, including Clare inflicting a first Championship defeat on Limerick in 17 games, Cork's getting off to a flyer against Waterford, and Henry Shefllin's Galway taking a point on his return to his home county, Kilkenny. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the second weekend of the Hurling Championship, including Clare inflicting a first Championship defeat on Limerick in 17 games, Cork's getting off to a flyer against Waterford, and Henry Shefllin's Galway taking a point on his return to his home county, Kilkenny. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy.

The Hurling Pod deep dives into weekend two of the National Hurling League! - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Limerick's young guns impress in their 'six-point hammering' of Clare (15:20) – Clare looked flat at the Gaelic Grounds, Cork bang in the goals in defeating Galway. (24:49) - Cork back up their performance against Limerick. Galway putting in heavy training? (34:00) - Standard of what we've seen in the League so far. (43:10) - Kilkenny gave the inch to Tipp in Nowlan Park rout. Skehill's goalkeeping masterclass. Midas touch from Liam Cahill? (01:04:00) - Davy's man behind the wire and goalkeeper instructions. (01:19:00) - Wexford's win at Westmeath, fight for Lake County to stay up, Dublin remain unbeaten. (01:30:00) - Power rankings after two rounds and underrated players. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

The Hurling Pod deep dives into weekend two of the National Hurling League! - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Limerick's young guns impress in their 'six-point hammering' of Clare (15:20) – Clare looked flat at the Gaelic Grounds, Cork bang in the goals in defeating Galway. (24:49) - Cork back up their performance against Limerick. Galway putting in heavy training? (34:00) - Standard of what we've seen in the League so far. (43:10) - Kilkenny gave the inch to Tipp in Nowlan Park rout. Skehill's goalkeeping masterclass. Midas touch from Liam Cahill? (01:04:00) - Davy's man behind the wire and goalkeeper instructions. (01:19:00) - Wexford's win at Westmeath, fight for Lake County to stay up, Dublin remain unbeaten. (01:30:00) - Power rankings after two rounds and underrated players. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Jake sits down to record an episode post-wisdom tooth extraction, and there's much to cover! Biathlon World Championship in Oberhof, Laois push Waterford but fall short, Limerick steam-roll past Clare. The Super Bowl is ahead, and Jake has his fingers crossed for an exciting game unmarred by the awful officiating that has plagued the playoffs so far. Finally it's thoughts on Tipperary v Kilkenny, as Liam Cahill's Tipp side look for their first victory in Nowlan Park since 2008... You can support the JBSE on Patreon for $5 per month! Follow the JBSE on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

This week we have reaction to Cashel CS historic first Harty Cup final win over Thurles CBS. We hear from JJ Kennedy, Ken Hogan and Stephen Gleeson as well as manager Brendan Ryan, We also look back on our hurlers win over Laois, look ahead to the challenge in Nowlan Park next weekend as well as reflecting on our footballers loss to Cavan. We have ladies football with Tony Smith, Rugby with John Long and local soccer with Barry Ryan on another busy show. We hope you like...

Former Kilkenny great Taggy Fogarty joined Aisling O'Reilly for a coffee and a chat to discuss his life since retirement, the glory days under Brian Cody and the memories of Nowlan Park. All with thanks #braeburncoffee | @GoApplegreen

Former Kilkenny great Taggy Fogarty joined Aisling O'Reilly for a coffee and a chat to discuss his life since retirement, the glory days under Brian Cody and the memories of Nowlan Park. All with thanks #braeburncoffee | @GoApplegreen

After a couple of well earned weeks off, TALK A GOOD GAME is back and once again it is packed with all you need to hear on the local sporting front. Jimmy is in the hot seat again this week and he and Fergal discuss Trim's sensational victory over Kilkenny's Danesfort in Nowlan Park, while they also look ahead to the prospects of Ratoath, Dunshaughlin and Castletown in next Saturday's provincial action. Jimmy reflects on Skryne's disappointment in the ladies final, while Fergal brings us the results from day one of the Meath Primary Schools....All that and much much more on this week's TALK A GOOD GAME

Episode 81 of the Premier 'View' Tipperary GAA Podcast sees the lads return from a well earned break in Santa Ponsa. Sars own version of the Waterboy Seán Smith & Davins Corner Forward turned 'Keeper' Stephen Cronin join St Mary's hero Kevin Ryan who is once again in the hotseat. Nowlan Park is the first stop and it's always a good day when the ballad of Slievenamon rings out over the tanoy in Kilkenny as the Tipp minors secure dramatic victory over Offaly. Club Matters are up and running in nearly all divisions also and the lads look to see who is out of the blocks fast and well set-up for the County Group stages. The lads are also keeping an eye on matters in Croke Park as Limerick & Kilkenny are victorious on Semi-Final weekend. All in an Action packed Episode 81 of the Premier 'View'

Johnny Looby kicked off friday's Tipp Today with a look back on the week that was. Arthur Fitzell in Cashel spoke ahead of a fundraiser for Cashel teen Corey Prendergast this weekend while Ned spoke to us about Ballinure graveyard. Cliona Maher spoke to us about the Junction festival. Dr Pat Harrold spoke to us about the closure of the vaccination center. James spoke to Fran about Nowlan Park as a venue for the All Ireland final ahead of this weekend's game. Andrew and Fran discussed the Carpenters for this week's entertainment slot. While Joe Leahy, Alison De Vere and John Greene picked apart the topics of the week.

Tonight we hear from James Woodlock ahead of next Sunday's All Ireland Final in Nowlan Park. We trek around the North and Mid Championships in the company of Liam Hogan, Noel and Michael Dundon and Stephen Gleeson. Martin Quinlivan on events in Croke Park yesterday and David Byrnes on good news for a Tipperary trainer in the English Derby. We hope you like...

It was disappointing draw in Westmeath, however a win this weekend can put it behind us. No better place to turn in on that in Nowlan Park, Kilkenny. Wexford Legend Tom Dempsey joined us to talk about what's gone and what is to come.

The National League action for the Laois hurlers and footballers resumed over the weekend but there wasn't a huge amount to shout about. The footballers promotion hopes suffered a blow when they were held to a draw at home to Antrim, the visitors equalising deep in injury time. We look back at that game and what means in the battle for promotion from Division 3. The Laois hurlers, meanwhile, made the short trip to Nowlan Park to take on Kilkenny and after the heavy loss to Waterford the last day out, showed some signs of improvement here before albeit going down to a 2-28 to 0-17 loss. On a more positive note, the Hewood CS senior football team booked their place in the All Ireland 'C' final while the Laois U-20 footballers had a good win away to Meath in their pre-season John Kerins Cup match. Plus we chat briefly about the Kelly Cup action, including the bizarre 1-3 to 0-1 win for Clonaslee-St Manman's over Ballylinan.

The various storms over the past week have played havoc with sporting fixtures across the country but it's still an incredibly busy period for all sports. Our Talking Sport Podcast is back to chat about this weekend's action which is once again a busy one for a number of Laois teams. The senior footballers are in O'Moore Park on Saturday night where they host Antrim as we look ahead to that game and also chat about what the Fermanagh postponement will mean. The Laois hurlers are coming off the back of a massive loss to Waterford and must now go to Nowlan Park to play Kilkenny. The Laois ladies football team have a weekend off after securing a Division 2 semi-final place with a win over Tipperary last Sunday while we also discuss a Leinster schools football success for Heywood. Club transfers, managerial appointments, the glamour of the Kelly Cup and the upcoming championship draws are also on our agenda. Plus, the Portarlington rugby team had reason to celebrate last weekend, there were two young Laois girls playing soccer for Ireland and a Mountmellick man will represent the Irish senior basketball team.

What a busy weekend that was! Three county finals from 2020 and an All Ireland intermediate ladies football semi-final.  And because there's so much to talk about, we've split our Monday Talking Sport Podcast out in to two episodes this week - one for football and one for hurling, where Alan, Steven and Damien reflect on the senior and premier intermediate finals.  For the football we're joined by Chris Conway to look back on Portarlington's dominant display that saw them beat Graiguecullen 1-15 to 0-7 to win their first senior championship since 2001.  We reflect on the early black card for Graigue and the impact that had on the game - but Port were on top across the field and really delivered in style on the big day.  Can they now go on and win the 2021 championship, which begins in under three weeks time? Away from Port's manic celebrations, Alan was in Nowlan Park in Kilkenny where the Laois ladies football team were beaten by Wexford in the All Ireland semi-final.  The defeat brings an end to an eventful season but was it an opportunity lost to make it to Croke Park for All Ireland final day? Or can Laois regroup and come back stronger in 2022?

Darren Kelly and Niamh Kindlon present the football magazine show featuring the TG4 All-Ireland championships. Schedule: Weekend Review (0:22) Grace Clifford - Kildare captain (18:55) Daniel Moynihan - Kildare manager (20:40) Hugh Donnelly - Leitrim manager (25:20) Making the under 16 & Minor Series happen (27:45) Preview - Laois vs Wexford (45:55) Preview - Dublin vs Mayo (57:50) Preview - Cork vs Meath (1:07:55) Darren and Niamh look back on the weekend's action including Carlow's win over Derry; Clare missing chances against Westmeath; Kildare finding the scores and Wexford's memorable journey. We have reaction from last Sunday's TG4 All-Ireland intermediate quarter-final as Kildare beat Leitrim 1-11 to 1-7 with Grace Clifford, Daniel Moynihan and Hugh Donnelly. A Monaghan under 16 footballer has written to the LGFA asking them to revisit their decision not to play an All-Ireland series. Darren and Niamh discuss the current situation and ask why can't this happen? Kerrie-Ann Walsh's letter - Making the under 16 & Minor All-Ireland Series happen. Click HERE And we look ahead to a bumper weekend of semi-finals as Laois face Wexford in Nowlan Park; and Croke Park hosts two senior ties including Dublin and Mayo. We also preview Cork against Meath and chat about the controversy regarding the original decision to host the game in Tuam Stadium. == SPORTSDAZ FOOTBALL broadcasts every week on sportsdaz.ie Theme Song - 'Elevation' (c) josephmcdade.com/music #SportsDaz

This Sunday, Galway face Cork in the Littlewoods National Camogie League Division One Semi-Final in Nowlan Park in Kilkenny.  Galway will be looking to retain the title they won in 2019 (The 2020 competition was not completed due to Covid) but will have to do it the hard way with Cork and either Kilkenny or Tipperary in the final in Croke Park on June 20th.  Cathal Murray's side had a good group campaign with wins over Clare and Limerick while Cork beat Tipperary and Waterford. Both teams also missed out on the dreaded Quarter Finals. Galway Manager Cathal Murray spoke to Tommy Devane as they both looked forward to Sunday's game. 

Ahead of an incredibly busy weekend, we look ahead to all four inter-county championship games for Laois teams. The Laois senior footballers play Longford in the opening round of the Leinster championship on Sunday while the county hurlers make the short trip to Nowlan Park in Kilkenny to take on Clare in Round 1 of the All Ireland Qualifiers. The Laois camogie team can reach the All Ireland intermediate semi-final with a win over Down on Saturday and the ladies footballers take on Clare on Sunday. We preview all the games and are joined on the line by Derrick Lynch from the Clare Champion to hear the view from the Banner County. 

Hosted by Leo Doyle   00.10  Introduction  01.08 Cork senior camogie coach, Paudie Murray talking about the upcoming League match v Cork ( please note this game was postponed due to the red storm warning- Interview was recorded before game was cancelled.) 17.16 Rugby with Michael Madden  who is not happy with the current state of the International team. 40.04 Camogie and hurling with Patsy Fahey, looking back at a good day at the office for the Clare senior camogie and hurling teams last weekend at Nowlan Park.  Sportsline is brought to you in association with Derg Credit Union https://dergcreditunion.ie

This week on the Bottom Line on KCLR, John spoke with Claire Phelan Head of Operations at UPMC Whitfield and to David Beirne Senior Vice President of UPMC International & Ireland Country Manager, we hear about the changes in health technology and what this can mean to the patient, about their plans for the future and the decision to partner with Kilkenny GAA on the naming rights sponsorship of Nowlan Park.This week saw the launch of www.irelandsoutheast.com a new website which was launched for investors and professionals to learn more about the South East region as a place to live, work and invest. The site offers practical information and case studies of successful businesses and professionals in the region. During the week John Purcell spoke with Alan Quirke Director of the Ireland South East Development Office which created the website. This weekend Subtitle the Film Festival will be in full swing throughout Kilkenny, and John met with Richard Cook the man behind Subtitle as well as Cat Laughs and Kilkenomics, he spoke about the business behind festivals as well as about his career throughout the years.   If you're interested in relocating or moving back to Kilkenny then check out www.careerskilkenny.ie Kilkenny's largest careers event taking place on December 28th in the Medieval Mile Museum in Kilkenny.   Produced by Deirdre Dromey.   To contact the show, email thebottomline@kclr96fm.com

Sportsline team of Leo Doyle and Pat McNamara recently travelled to Nowlan Park to interview Kilkenny Senior manager Brian Cody who spoke about his youth, growing up and playing hurling for his local team as well as his time with St Kierans college bringing hurlers to and through the Kilkenny system. Brian gives his thoughts on the modern club game and fixtures as well as his career and management at Senior level. Sportsline is brought to you in association with Derg Credit Union https://dergcreditunion.ie Outside Broadcast  brought to you by Michael Long Construction.

To say both these artists are legends of rock 'n' roll certainly wouldn't be an overstatement - the veteran musicians did a double header in London's Hyde Park Friday July 12th, and again in Kilkenny two days later. Zoe Staunton was there and spoke to us on "The Big Breakfast Blaa" this morning.

The hurling championship is up and running with the game of the year so far in Nowlan Park. Giggles' Corner is back with a statistical analysis on the qualifiers since their inception in 1997. Munster goes down to the wire next Sunday with it all to play for.

GAA Sportsdesk with The Herald! Mattie Kenny (2:20) and Brian Cody (5:33) reflect on last Saturday's victory for Kilkenny over Dublin at Nowlan Park. Michael O'Grady (7:47), Tom Dempsey (17:24), Andy Cunningham (27:44), and Rory O'Connor (34:45) look ahead to this weekend's crucial Leinster Senior Hurling Championship clash between Dublin and Wexford. Secretary of the Dublin Camogie Brendan Cooper (40:19) talks about all matters camogie, including the senior's defeat to Kilkenny in Leinster. Like us on Facebook @www.facebook.com/GaaSportsdeskOnDublinCityFm/

GAA Sportsdesk with the Herald! The Leinster hurling championship gets underway this weekend, and we hear from Mattie Kenny (1:47), Brian Cody (9:15), Conor McKeon (11:50), and Andy Cunningham (22:58) ahead of a massive game between Dublin and Kilkenny at Nowlan Park. In tribute to Eugene McGee (30:49), who passed away over the weekend, we play an interview from one of his appearances on the station where he talks about reform of the All-Ireland Football Championships. Brendan Cooper (36:28) looks ahead to big games in the Leinster camogie championships, with Dublin set to face Kilkenny at senior grade, and Kildare at Intermediate level. Nigel McCarthy (47:37) has the lowdown on all the latest action in the Dublin ladies football leagues. Like us on Facebook @www.facebook.com/GaaSportsdeskOnDublinCityFm/

John Delaney, eh? Never a dull moment. Is he gone, is he not? Is he more powerful than ever or suddenly vulnerable? And how is a football reporter supposed to cover a match when the man everyone is talking about is sitting 10 feet away as a world of rumours swirls around? Emmet Malone walks us through another surreal weekend covering the FAI and the Ireland football team. Limerick and Waterford will meet on Sunday for the first ever league final clash between the counties, both of them having taken as much from the league as they could have wished for. Sean Moran and Malachy Clerkin were in Nowlan Park for the semi-final double-header on Sunday. Throw in the comings and goings in the football league and you have your Monday Added Time, with Malachy Clerkin and Pat Nugent. 2.45 Football Leagues 7.45 John Delaney 29.45 Hurling League Semi-Finals

LimerickGAA made it three wins from three to move top of the Allianz League 1A. Limerick powered to a 2-18 to 0-15 win over Official Kilkenny GAA at Nowlan Park.

Limerick are "the top one", Is Cody's Kilkenny empire crumbling, what Davy Fitz has done for Wexford Limerick's comprehensive defeat of Kilkenny was the big talking point from the weekend’s Allianz Hurling League action with former Galway boss Cyril Farrell believing that the reigning All-Ireland champions are definitely the team to beat. Their place among hurling's top three has been questioned by some in recent weeks but Irish Independent columnist Farrell rates them as "the top one" after dismantling Brian Cody's Cats by nine points in Nowlan Park on Sunday. Martin Breheny of the Irish Independent and Franke Roche of the Herald also joined Michael Verney on this week's show with Roche lauding the extraordinary exploits of Treaty attacker Aaron Gillane. Breheny also feels that those claiming Cody's empire is crumbling are wide of the mark given the players they are without while the panel also discuss what Davy Fitzgerald has done for Wexford, and for hurling in general. Also up for discussion this week: Clare's inability to close out games, Galway building options and a new role for Cathal Mannion, Offaly going from bad to worse as well as the dream club football final pitting Corofin against Dr Crokes. For more from the Throw-In podcast go to: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/ The Throw-In podcast is in association with Allianz.ie. For more on Allianz Leagues Updates, Podcasts and Competitions please visit the official sponsor page at www.allianz.ie/allianz-leagues

(In earlier upload of this podcast, our interview with Mark Leibovich had an audio problem which is now fixed - apologies for any inconvenience caused.) It's a cold-weather podcast this morning, as we huddle up and wait for January to pass. To warm us ever so slightly, the leagues are back in the GAA and there's the prospect of this Sunday's SuperBowl on the horizon. We won't be shivering for long. Ian O'Riordan has thawed out just enough from his Sunday in Nowlan Park to come and and talk us through the opening round of the hurling leagues. Brian Cody was cracking jokes after Kilkenny's win over Cork so we obviously have to wonder is anyone going to take this seriously at all, at all. And ahead of the SuperBowl, author Mark Leibovich joins us to talk about his brilliant book Big Game, recounting the past four years of the NFL and taking us inside the mind (and house) of Tom Brady. There will, of course, be a deep dive into Monaghan's win over Dublin in the football league, including some egregious poor-mouthing from the podcast's Monaghan representative. All in your Monday morning Added Time, with Malachy Clerkin and Pat Nugent.

On this week's episode of The Throw-In, Will Slattery is joined by Irish Independent GAA correspondent Michael Verney and Waterford legend John Mullane to discuss Kilkenny's win over Tipperary in the National Hurling League final. It was Brian Cody's 20th national title and possibly his finest ever achievement, as his team of young guns mixed with veterans devoured their biggest rivals at Nowlan Park. The lads discuss whether Kilkenny can carry their league form into the championship and also whether Tipperary can bounce back ahead of their crunch Munster championship clash with Limerick. The Premier County suffered a similarly comprehensive league final defeat to Galway last year and struggled to recover - will it be different in 2018? Also, Michael and John rank their top five teams ahead of the 2018 championship and give their biggest takeaway from the National League.

Wooly is joined by JJ Delaney and Brendan Bugler to take a look back at the weekend's games.

Fitness tests on St Stephen’s Day, life under Dessie, that great All Ireland victory and more. Fresh from winning the All Ireland Under 21 title with Dublin both Chris Sallier and Cian Murphy are our guests this week. Also will it be Nowlan Park on June 3rd, memories of that great away day last year and we look ahead to a mouthwatering few days of Dublin Senior Football Championship action this week.