It's There! An Irish Sports Podcast

The scorer of one of Ireland's great goals, the six time first division winner, a three time FA Cup winner, a four time League Cup winner, a super cup winner and a two time European Cup champion - Ronnie Whelan is on the podcast! Ronnie talks to George Hamilton and Connor Phillips about his extraordinary career. From beginnings at Home Farm, Ronnie talks about his love for Man Utd and how he almos...

Isreal 0-3 Ireland. George Hamilton and Connor Phillips go through a very turbulent time in Irish sporting history. George Hamilton talks about where this sits in the history of Irish sporting historical moments. The match went ahead and the lads talk extensively about the lead up to the game. They talk about the FAI's management of the situation, the frustrations that were felt by fans and how th...

Its the Q&A Pod! Your questions answered by the voice of Irish Sport - George Hamilton with a bit of help from Connor Phillips! (*forgive us for the slight audio issue with Connor's Mic) With the word 'boycott' being used by many ahead of the proposed Ireland Vs Israel matches - you ask George about his experience of teams boycotting matches through the years. Has George lost his train of thought...

With FOUR... yes FOUR International matches on the horizon - Ireland commentary legend George Hamilton and broadcaster Connor Phillips look ahead to a very interesting time in Irish sport - nevermind Irish Football. The lads look at the squad announced for the fixture and they talk about the new caps called into the squad. Will it get Ireland the results that are required for Nations League succes...

Its the Q&A Pod! Your questions are answered by the voice of irish Sport - George Hamilton with a bit of help from Connor Phillips! This week: What's the earliest George has had to get up or stay up for a commentary? How many languages does George Hamilton actually speak? (It is A LOT!) Who is the most underrated Irish Sport Star of all time? What controversial sporting moments should NEVER have s...

George Hamilton and Connor Phillips are back with a new episode! This episodes covers John Egan and his new contract at Hull City - will he start the next Republic of Ireland match in that kind of form? They touch on the next group of matches ahead for Ireland and whether it feels a bit different with all the controversy that surrounds the Israel clash. It looks like Ceadach O'Neill from Arsenal h...

George Hamilton and Connor Phillips return for Series 2 of 'Its There' The Podcast! The lads take a whistle stop tour of a summer of Irish sport! They look back on everything from The World Cup Final and the future of Gianni Infantino within FIFA, the Irish success at The European Athletic Championships and perhaps more importantly one of the best pieces of sport commentary in recent years - Greg...

With George and Connor off on their summer hols the lads have done a little bonus surprise podcast! George answers some of the questions you have been sending in! Which players in professional sport are in the best physical condition? Series 2 coming soon. If you'd like to sponsor the podcast or send us a question: itsthere@fiocar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...

With George and Connor off on their summer hols the lads have done a little bonus surprise podcast! George answers some of the questions you have been sending in! Who is the best 'non-footballer' Irish Sport Star? Series 2 coming soon. If you'd like to sponsor the podcast or send us a question: itsthere@fiocar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With George and Connor off on their summer hols the lads have done a little bonus surprise podcast! How would George Best and Maradona fair in todays game? George gives us his take. George answers some of the questions you have been sending in! Series 2 coming soon. If you'd like to sponsor the podcast or send us a question: itsthere@fiocar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoice...

With George and Connor off on their summer hols the lads have done a little bonus surprise podcast! George answers some of the questions you have been sending in! Series 2 coming soon. If you'd like to sponsor the podcast or send us a question: itsthere@fiocar.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So with the World Cup finishing - it is time to focus on the next tournament - and how Ireland can be at their BEST! Its time to look to the future... George Hamilton and Connor Phillips look at the 11 players (and the subs) who started Ireland's World Cup Play-Off with Czechia - and they look at where they should be playing next season in order for Ireland to be at their very best! From Caoimhín...

And so the greatest sporting event on earth has come to a close! The 2026 FIFA World Cup is over. Spain are the World Champions... but are they the deserved winners? George Hamilton and Connor Phillips gather once more to talk about the last week in football and more importantly about the last 6 weeks of round the clock international football! Connor and George talk about the World Cup Final and h...

As we approach the World Cup Final between Spain and Argentina we thought it would be a perfect opportunity to hear our conversation with the man who brough Ireland iys greatest World Cup moment. The big man from Donegal - Packie Bonner: The maker of Irish history - Packie Bonner joins George and Connor for an amazing look back at the biggest moments in Irish sport. How did it come to be that 'A N...

And then there were 4! Its Argentina vs England & France vs Spain in the last 4 of the World Cup! Connor backed England to 'do well' almost a month ago. Just how well are they going to do?! George put his lot behind France at the start of the tournament. Listen to George Hamilton dive into some very interesting England vs Argentina coincidences this week and have a bit of a recap on how its all go...

George Hamilton and Connor Phillips are celebrating 40 episodes of the podcasts -The 'Ruby' episode if you like! So to celebrate - a very special question and answers session from our listeners. We took questions from email, Instagram and X and the listeners didnt let us down! Questions on the most dangerous place George ever worked, the best non-World Cup memories he has, the best rule changes th...

Well well well! The fallout of an extraordinary week in world football! With the USA 'soccer' team having their talisman Folarin Balogun originally set to miss his side's last-16 tie against Belgium after being shown a straight red card for a foul on Bosnia-Herzegovina defender Tarik Muharemovic - Donald Trump declared to the world that he spoke to FIFA's top brass and asked to get it overturned....

As we are deep within the World Cup of 2026 - we thought it was a perfect opportunity for you to hear from a man who has played in two of them! Ray Houghton from Italia 1990 and USA 1994! Ray was our first ever guest on the podcast and no one knows what it like to play in and score at The World Cup quite like Ray! Ray Houghton ReRelease: 'And then Ray Houghton got the ball and stuck it in the net!...

As the World Cup goes on George Hamilton and Connor Phillips start to get into the weeds of how its all going. 25% Scottish (when it suits him) George, addresses how tough its been on the Scottish. Thoughts on a 64 World Cup in years to come! George lets us know about what he thinks of World Cups being shared across the World and how he feels the 'hotbeds' of football are now being ignored. The 'P...

At number 1 is Gary Breen, at number 2 is Gary Breen, at number 3 is Gary Breen at number 4 is Gary Breen! We do all truly dream of a team of Gary Breens and he is the star of this episode of 'Its There!'. George Hamilton and Connor Phillips speak to the man who dreamed of playing for Ireland for as long as he can remember. Listen out for the story of Gary rushing to his school in London, dressed...

So its all well underway! George and Connor are still missing any Irish impact at World Cup 2026. They are still waxing lyrical about Pico Lopez and the smaller nations and a special mention for the Scotland supporters who are doing the celtic nations reputations wonders! George finds out what 'TOP BINS' are and he has agreed to (maybe) throw it into some future commentary! The lads talk about who...

*LIVE FROM THE WORLD CUP* Matt Holland joins George and Connor LIVE! from Seattle at World Cup 2026. The 49 capped former Irish captain joined George and Connor as he prepares for co-commentary duties from the USA and Canada. The lads talked about a very impressive club career that saw Matt made club captain and win Player of The year at almost every club he played for. The Ipswich Town and Charlt...

So the greatest show on earth is here... or is it? Keep an eye out for a George Hamilton RANT like no other! George is still not happy with the way in which the game has gone and how it isnt what we were all promised! Water breaks? Over reliance on ads? Gianni Infantino? George lets lose on his views on them all! But... there is a LOT of love for Pico Lopez of Cape Verde and Shamrock Rovers who he...

George Hamilton and Connor Phillips are joined by Irish football great Amber Barrett! Starting out in Donegal - 'Soccer' only played third fiddle to GAA and Athletics. We look at how Amber made the breakthrough and has taken on the world ever since. We talk about her club career, how it has taken her around the world, her favourite type of goal and dont forget about the now infamous Bobby the cat!...

In this episode - George Hamilton and Connor Phillips try to be strong. Listen as they do their very best to try and get through the fact Ireland aren't at the World Cup which starts in a matter of days. The lads look at the bright side and the Irish interest appearing at this World Cup - Pico Lopez from Shamrock Rovers will play for Cape Verde and Dublin's Richie Partridge will be on the medical...