GAA Minor Moments

Our final guest for Season 5, Episode 10 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is Galway Hurling icon and manager, Cyril Farrell. In this episode, Cyril offers a compelling journey through his groundbreaking career, from his formative coaching years with Minor teams to leading Galway to multiple All-Ireland Senior Hurling titles. He reflects on Galway's unique position as the West...

Our guest for Season 5, Episode 9 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is Kerry legend Tadhg Kennelly. In this episode, Tadhg recounts his remarkable entry into the 1997 Kerry Minor setup, seizing a second chance after initial rejection, and vividly detailing the legendary All-Ireland Minor semi-final against Tyrone. This pivotal clash sparked a nine-month physical transformation...

Our guest for Season 5, Episode 8 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Limerick captain Declan Hannon, one of the defining figures of the county's most successful era. In this episode, Declan Hannon shares unparalleled insights into a career defined by unprecedented success, from his formative Minor years to leading Limerick to multiple All-Ireland Senior Hurling titles...

Our guest for Season 5, Episode 7 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Tipperary sharpshooter, Michael Quinlivan. In this episode, Michael explores the rise of Tipperary’s "Golden Generation" and the profound impact of playing multiple sports during his youth. He reflects on his formative years playing soccer for Clonmel Town and the fascinating story of how that team c...

Our guest for Season 5, Episode 6 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is legendary Clare goalkeeper Christy O'Connor. In this episode, Christy O'Connor delves into the demanding world of a GAA goalkeeper. Fresh from witnessing Mark Sheedy's recent heroics, O'Connor offers profound insights into the unique mental fortitude and bravery required between the posts, discussing how th...

Our guest for Season 5, Episode 5 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Armagh footballer and renowned sports performance psychologist, Enda McNulty. In this episode, Enda McNulty explores his fascinating journey through the GAA, from his formative Minor years to competing at Senior level. He reflects on his early struggles with self-belief as a teenager, sharing a defin...

Our guest for Season 5, Episode 4 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Cork dual player, respected coach, and GAA pundit, Jamie Wall. In this episode, Jamie Wall explores his journey through the GAA, from his formative Minor years as a Cork dual player. He reflects on the profound influence of Cork's GAA culture and the high expectations that shaped his early career, in...

Our guest for the third episode of Season 5 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is current Antrim Camogie manager, Elaine Dowds, who offers a first-hand look into her remarkable journey through the sport. In this episode, Elaine reflects on her illustrious career, from her early Minor years fuelled by a childhood obsession with Camogie, to representing Antrim for over two decade...

Our guest for this week's episode of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is Waterford Camogie stalwart and All-Star, Niamh Rockett. In this episode, Niamh delves into her impressive 18-season career to date reflecting on her formative underage years playing multiple sports in a busy household, to her pivotal decision to focus solely on camogie in 2009. Niamh Reflects on the profoun...

Our guest for the opening episode of Season 5 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is four-time All-Star and six-time All-Ireland winning former Cork Camogie player Laura Treacy.  In this episode, Laura reflects on her remarkable career, from her formative Minor years shaped by family and community in Killeagh, to her illustrious inter-county journey and recent transiti...

In the episode, Walsh reflects on his memories of playing minor football for Kerry, his transition to the senior team, and his experiences playing Australian Rules Football. Offering advice for young players, Tommy emphasises the importance of enjoying the experience and maintaining perspective. He touches on the significance of family and community support, and shares his insights on playing in A...

Our guest for Season 4, Episode 9 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is three-time All-Star and Limerick hurling icon Ciaran Carey.  Throughout the episode, Ciaran reflects on his own playing experiences, the valuable lessons he has learned along the way and his current thoughts on the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.   Carey delves into his extensive you...

Our guest for Season 4 Episode 8 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is two-time All-Ireland winning manager with Tipperary Liam Sheedy. Throughout the episode, Sheedy reflects on his own minor experiences, his remarkable managerial career, and the invaluable lessons he’s learned both on and off the pitch. The former Tipperary manager draws parallels between his own minor years...

Title: Our guest this week is Mayo Football star, Conor Mortimer. Throughout the episode, Conor speaks about his passion for the game that runs strongly through his family. Mortimer takes us through his years in the underage Mayo set-up, from Minor to u-21s. He shines a light on some of the set-backs he encountered throughout his career, offering advice to the next generation of Minor players. Con...

Our guest for Season 4, Episode 6 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Cork Hurling and Football star, John Allen. Throughout the episode, Allen reflects on his early sporting days juggling both codes, revealing his preferred code and personal successes. He shares vivid memories of his minor years, and the lessons he learned about pressure, balance, and the importance o...

T Our guest for Season 4 Episode 5 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is author and Second Captains' co-founder, Ciarán Murphy. In this episode, Ciarán shares his GAA story, from childhood memories in Galway to his experiences striving for the Minor team. He discusses the impact of the sport on his life and the lessons learned along the way, sharing stories and insights that ar...

Our guest for Season 4 Episode 4 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Offaly Hurler Michael Duignan. In this episode Michael reminisces about his wonderful sporting journey which included an All-Ireland Minor Hurling triumph with Offaly in 1986. Michael reflects on his time winning two senior Hurling All-Ireland titles to transitioning from the pitch to leadership roles...

Our guest for Season 4 Episode 3 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is Dublin Camogie player Emma O'Byrne. Throughout the episode, Emma shares her unique journey into camogie, from its unlikely beginnings to the lessons learned during her minor years and beyond. Emma explores the importance of team spirit, the influence of diverse sporting experiences, and the pride of represen...

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 spor...

Our first guest for Season 4 Episode 1 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Cork and Dublin Camogie player Sarah O’Donovan. Throughout the episode O'Donovan discusses her transition to punditry, highlighting how her playing experience informs her insightful commentary.   Sarah recalls her selection for the 1999 Minor Cork squad as a major moment in her career...

Our guest for Season 3 Episode 10 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Armagh footballer and current GAA president Jarlath Burns.   For our final episode this season, Jarlath reflects on his journey through life, growing up and playing for his club Silverbridge and the influence that the GAA had on his upbringing. Looking back on his days at Minor and on to Senior,...

Our guest for Season 3 Episode 9 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Meath Minor and former Leinster and Ireland Rugby player Shane Horgan. Horgan takes a look back at growing up in Bellewstown and the influence GAA had on his life from playing in Cumann na mBunscol, to representing Meath as a minor, to representing his country on the Irish Rugby team. Horgan speaks on...

Our guest for Season 3 Episode 8 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Waterford player and manager, Derek McGrath. The Waterford native speaks on mindset and the emphasis on mental preparation nowadays, touching on some recent championship games and moments that have stood out for him particularly from a tactical viewpoint and he talks about the evolution of hurling thi...

Our guest for Season 3 Episode 7 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is Former Clare hurling All-Star Tony Griffin. Griffin reminisces fondly on his minor days sharing memories and advice to those coming up the ranks now, emphasising that minor is the start point in many players careers – and to keep persevering if selection doesn’t go your way. Throughout the episode, Griffin r...

Our guest for Season 3 Episode 6 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is Kilkenny hurling legend Richie Hogan who was Hurler of the Year in 2014, winner of seven All-Ireland titles, 11 Leinster championships, five Allianz Hurling League medals, and four All-Stars.    Richie proudly reflects back to his Minor hurling days which he shows huge pride for throughout the epis...