It's There! An Irish Sports Podcast

What a podcast! Two of Ireland's greatest voices coming together - George Hamilton and BBC commentary legend Conor McNamara! The other Connor (Phillips) got to ask two of the greatest to ever do it - what it is like to be behind the mic at some of the worlds biggest football matches? Did you know Conor McNamara is from broadcasting royalty? His dad is legendary DJ Micky Mac aka Michael McNamara. C...

After George's beloved Arsenal did not complete an historic League and Champions League Double - Connor helped console him with a look back at some of Ireland's Champions League (European Cup) winners from through the years. The most recent being Katie McCabe who has recently crossed London town for the blue of Chelsea! The lads talk about the first UK winners in Celtic, the Busby Babes at Man Utd...

With a VERY exciting summer planned for the 'Its There!' Podcast - George and Connor wanted you to hear their conversation with Mick McCarthy. Keep your eyes on our social media platforms... we will be announcing something VERY special with Mick McCarthy in the next few weeks! Meanwhile: The man who has played for Ireland, captained Ireland and managed Ireland - Twice. The lads talk through a very...

So... after a big few days for Arsenal fans (including George Hamilton) they are Premier League Champions. Connor thought it was only fitting that George got his moment in the sun. In the first part of this podcast the lads go through the greatest Irish players ever to wear the Arsenal shirt (Connor a little more hesitantly than George!). From Liam Brady, David O'Leary and Niall Quinn to name but...

George Hamilton and Connor Phillips sit down and talk to Irish football legend Terry Phelan - live from India! Find out how the man whose family hails from Tubbercurry was always destined to play for the Boys in Green - his mother made sure of that! We hear about an amazing club career that took him from Leeds, Swansea, Man City, Everton (to name but a few of his clubs) - not to forget an historic...

As the calm descends on (some peoples) footballing season - George and Connor are back talking about International Football! They look back on the friendly with Grenada where some players got their chance to shine. Jack Moylan got his 3 goals and Tom Cannon almost did the same! There were also some excellent Irish performances from Will Ferry and a selection of other debutants. George and Connor a...

What an episode! George and Connor are joined by one of Liverpool and Ireland's most colourful characters - John 'Aldo' Aldridge. The lads dig into Johns club career. How it all began when he was 'on the tools' right through to leading the line for his boyhood club Liverpool FC. John talks about his relationship with Kenny Dalglish, how he ended up leaving the club but how he remains a massive fan...

With the news that Jaden Umah has had to withdraw from the Republic of Ireland squad this weekend as Benfica need him to stay with his club as they aim to qualify for the Uefa Youth League, George Hamilton and Connor Phillips discuss the other players who have had to leave squads for big international games. Whether its Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne, Benzema, Romario, Ronaldinho - you are never 'too good...

The final part in The Jack Charlton Story - as told through the eyes of George Hamilton who was there through the entire journey. George and Connor take up the story now from Italia 90. How the nation took to Jack Charlton and how the performances on the pitch were improving. 'The Nation Holds its Breath' and big Jack just took it in his stride. From an audience with The Pope to sitting down in th...

The Republic of Ireland have announced their squad for a friendly with Grenada on the 16th of May. George Hamilton and Connor Phillips look through the squad and give their opinions on the squad. Who will start in goals? Keely? O'Leary? Or another new face Cahill? Eiran Cashin is in out of the international darkness after a very impressive u21 career - can he stake a claim for the Nations League?...

Part 2 in the story of one of Ireland's greatest managers. George Hamilton brings his memories and experiences to help us relive the first bit of success Ireland had on the international tournament front. George and Connor discuss how the Irish fans began to take Jack Charlton to their heart and how the term 'Union Jack' was becoming a distant memory. Find out how Euro '88 was the benchmark to whi...

With most of the big leagues across Europe including England's League One, The Championship and The Premier League all coming to a conclusion in the next few weeks - George and Connor look at the Irish influence who may have an impact. From Jack Moyland at Lincoln City, John Egan at Hull, a group of Irish players at Southampton right through to Millwall and Ipswich Town who have Irish players who...

Almost every episode of the 'Its There!' Podcast has had a mention of the great Jack Charlton in some shape or form! So Connor Phillips has asked George Hamilton to to play the role of historian - mainly as he lived through it and 'rode that wave for almost a decade' (George's own words!) - into the life and times of the great man. In Part 1 we talk about Jacks early life, the type of player he wa...

With the news that Troy Parrott is now a cup winner having scored and assisted for AZ Alkmaar in their win over NEC Nijmegen - George Hamilton & Connor Phillips discuss the Irish players who have won domestic trophies outside of Ireland. They talk about Troy's next move, George spends most of the podcast trying to remember meeting a famous rugby player in 1999 and Connor takes umbrage at a former...

A big conversation with the man they call Zinedine Kilbane - Kevin Kilbane! George and Connor caught up with the 110 cap man to talk about his extensive career both club and international. Kevin talks about the moment when he got called up for England and he had to tell his then manager Sam Allardyce that he had no interest in playing for England and big Sam's very stern response! We hear about Ke...

With Rory McIlroy once again reaffirming himself as one of the greatest Irish sports stars in history, with his back to back Masters win - George Hamilton and Connor Phillips discuss who else should be at the top table of our best sports stars EVER! We find out that George is too noisy to commentate on golf, we ask whether MMA is a top-tier sport and whether any football player to come out of the...

Its George Hamilton Vs Clive Tyldesley! Two of the greatest commentators to ever do it! George and Connor sit down with Clive to look at his amazing career that included having a tie bought for him from a disgruntled Brian Clough, forming an unofficial 'wine-drinkers' club with other English speaking commentators, and he explains (in detail) if commentary is better than sex! Listen out as Clive re...

George Hamilton and Connor Phillips are joined by Captain Fantastic - Mick McCarthy. The man who has played for Ireland, captained Ireland and managed Ireland - Twice. The lads talk through a very successful club career which took Mick on an amazing journey. They talk about how he became a natural leader for Jack Charlton, how he was involved with historic campaigns like Euro '88 and World Cup Ita...

After a few days... George and Connor have had time to reflect on Ireland's loss to Czechia in the World Cup Play-off semi-final (takes a deep breath!). The lads look back on what could have been but start to look to the future. George and Connor take the time to talk about the good things that are possibly on the horizon for Irish football. And - ahead of the Mick McCarthy Episode (coming this Th...

Its the day of the big match. Ireland travel to the Czech Republic. George and Connor give their thoughts on who will start in a green jersey - or will it actually be a green jersey? George talks Connor through the process of how Ireland's most recognisable commentator got ready for big matches like this. He has an insight into what the team will be experiencing too. Contact: itsthere@fiocar.com L...

George and Connor get ready for Ireland's play-off with Czechia this Thursday. Connor's nerves get the better of him and he needs uncle George to calm him down! Always the bridesmaid and only the bride a few times - Connor gets a bit wound up about Ireland always being the 'nearly' team. George pays homage to broadcasting legend Michael Lyster who passed away over the weekend and Connor talks abou...

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Ahead of the announcement of the Ireland Squad at 11.30(ish) on the 19th of March - George & Connor try to predict the squad they think Heimir Hallgrimsson will chose! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Ireland Rugby team winning the triple crown at the weekend, George and Connor ask - is Andy Farrell the new Jack Charlton? The lads discuss the players who will definitely miss out in the Czechia play-off match and those who may make a surprise return to the squad including 38 year old David McGoldrick. With Festy Ebosele set to miss out on the play-off, the lads turned their attention to...

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 Nation holds its breath'? Packie Bonner talks George and Connor through every step and make sure you still until the end where George does it all over again. From starting in Donegal where a handshake agreement to tear up his amateur contr...