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Waterford’s two-point defeat to Cork was a case of the third quarter blues for Davy Fitz’s team, while the Rebels finally got their first League win under the belt, and on the latest Throw-In Hurling show, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to discuss all the weekend action. The Limerick machine still is purring as strong as ever and John gives his view on the rights and wrongs of...

With Derry the only team to have a 100% record in Division 1 after their thirteen point victory over Monaghan at the weekend, the question is increasingly being asked if Mickey Harte’s team can maintain this standard come the summer? Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show to discuss how far they think Derry can go. Plus, they also explain why Dublin nee...

Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney to look back on round two of the National Hurling League games and with Tipperary getting another win under their belt, are they starting to flourish under Liam Cahill? Galway’s struggles though has shown their Jekyll and Hyde qualities and Eddie and John say that Henry Shefflin needs to deliver a Leinster this year. Meanwhile, Waterford lost by o...

With the hurling leagues starting over the weekend, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan joined Michael Verney to look back on all the major talking points on the latest Throw-In Hurling show, including Clare’s three point win over Cork, Tipperary’s thrashing of Dublin in Parnell Park, and Kilkenny’s draw with Wexford. The lads discuss why Brian Lohan’s Clare will be looking to add some much needed silv...

After just two games in the league, Derry have already laid down a marker with victories over Kerry in Tralee and the most recent six point win over Tyrone. So, just what can we expect from Mickey Harte’s team this year? Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery on the latest Throw-In Football show as they discuss all the football league action from the weekend. And what about Dublin’s stut...

We’re back for another year of brilliant hurling debate and discussion, and what a year 2024 promises to be. Is this to be the year of the 5-in-a-row? With so many counties busting a gut to topple Limerick, from Galway, Waterford, Cork, Clare or Tipp, there’s going to be so many talking points and twists and turns in the road, so who better to tell us what’s what and delve into it all than John Mu...

The Football Leagues have returned and so has The Throw-In with Will Slattery joined by Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys for the first show of the year. With Kerry and Dublin losing at home to Derry and Monaghan respectively, there was plenty for them to look back on, not least for Dick anyway, Monaghan’s appetite and work rate in winning against the Dubs in Croke Park. Meanwhile, Mickey Harte came back...

On the GAA pitch Philly McMahon was an All-Ireland winner. But off the pitch his personal life was turbulent. His father Phil McMahon was interned in Long Kesh, escaped in 1975 and was now battling cancer. Philly speaks about his father’s membership of the provisional IRA and some of the difficult truths that come with that. First broadcast on The Indo Daily 18th September 2023 Host: Fionnán Sheah...

The story of how Philly McMahon became an All-Ireland Champion eight times, is more than just a story of hard work and determination. Philly's story began with his father Phil, who at the age of 16 was shot by British soldiers in his home of West Belfast and who spent more than 30 years on the run. First broadcast on The Indo Daily 17th September 2023. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Philly McMahon S...

Philly McMahon and Dick Clerkin join Will Slattery on the final Throw-In Football show of the season to look back on Dublin’s two point All-Ireland final victory over Kerry with Philly wondering whether Cluxton, McCarthy and Fitzsimons can stay on for another year. He reckons, football-wise, they can still contribute in a big way and they shouldn’t be hanging up their boots just yet. Plus, what do...

The Dublin era of dominance began with Stephen Cluxton’s injury-time winner against Kerry in the 2011 final and twelve years later it’s set to come full circle as the heavyweights clash again. Will this be the last hurrah for the Dublin stalwarts who have dominated the game since then or will David Clifford’s magic once more drag Kerry to greatness? Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery...

Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon features two of the losing All-Ireland semi-finalists with Derry hero and one of the stars of the championship Gareth McKinless on to discuss how they approached David Clifford and the Kerry team. McKinless reveals why he'd fear Dublin more and discusses Derry emerging as a football force. Monaghan legend Kieran Hughes also joins to talk about their end of season...

They timed their run to perfection again and now history beckons for this Limerick hurling team. Can they achieve the mythical 5-in-a-row and just how many All-Ireland titles could they win by the end of the decade? John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to look back on another incredible Limerick display in the final and ask what did Kilkenny get wrong? Are Limerick better than ever?...

From wedding planning to key match-ups and All-Ireland final pressure, John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Tom Condon give their insights and advice ahead of Limerick v Kilkenny this Sunday. And don’t forget to join the lads on Monday’s show with all the post-match reaction to what promises to be a titanic hurling final battle. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Philly McMahon is joined by Kevin Doyle and Willie White on the latest episode of Breaking Ball. Doyle talks about the turning point in his life that led him to become an international football player instead of a GAA star with Wexford. Actor and comedian, Willie White, discusses his upbringing in Ballymun and how he was able to break a cycle in his own life that led him to playing against Ciaran...

We may have got the final we were all expecting, but Monaghan and Derry both ran Dublin and Kerry close and will be kicking themselves for not making the most of their chances when they had them. On the latest Throw-In Football show, Conor McKeon and Dick Clerkin join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the two semi-finals, the once-in-a-generation talent that is David Clifford, and what we can expect from...

A Dublin v Kerry All-Ireland final might be most people’s expectation, but Derry and Monaghan have convincing cases to be able to beat their illustrious opponents in this weekend’s semi-finals, says Dick Clerkin on the latest Throw-In Football show. He joins Will Slattery and Frank Roche to lay out the case for how Monaghan can cause an upset and why Kerry and Jack O’Connor should be worried ahead...

Tyrone All-Star goalkeeper, Niall Morgan, joins Philly McMahon and Conán Doherty on the latest episode of Breaking Ball to discuss Kerry, David Clifford, club GAA culture and they welcome former referee Maurice Deegan on to give him their complaints! You can watch new episodes of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon every Saturday during the Championship on https://www.youtube.com/@independent_ie or...

Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In Hurling show to look back on Kilkenny’s magnificent semi-final win over Clare and Limerick’s victory over Galway. Can the Cats stop Limerick’s 4-in-a-row now? If you want to get in touch, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @nedzerb13 and @mlverney. And don’t forget to join Will Slattery on Thursday for the Throw-...

Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In Hurling podcast to look ahead to the weekend’s All-Ireland hurling semi-finals between Limerick v Galway and Kilkenny v Clare. Are Limerick barely hanging on or will the 4-week break have re-energised them? Plus, are Clare primed for redemption against Cats? And what can Tony Kelly do to make sure he isn’t nullified like las...

Roddy Collins joins Philly McMahon and Conán Doherty in studio for the latest episode of Breaking Ball to discuss his love of GAA, his short-lived GAA management career and why he wishes he was 21 again and had the chance to score into the Hill. You can watch new episodes of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon every Saturday during the Championship on https://www.youtube.com/@independent_ie or on In...

Was the defeat of Mayo Dublin’s best performance under Dessie Farrell and is it set to be a Dublin-Kerry final after all the talk of it being the most open Championship in years? Donnchadh Boyle and Frank Roche join Will Slattery on the latest Throw-In Football show to discuss the weekend quarter-finals and the semi-final draw. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and a...

In the first episode of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon, Kevin Kilbane joins Philly and Conán Doherty to discuss his love of Mayo football, family trips back home and why the Dubs have caused such heartbreak for him. You can watch new episodes of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon every Saturday during the Championship on https://www.youtube.com/@independent_ie or on Independent.ie And don’t forg...

Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys give their reactions to the football quarter-final draw on the latest Throw-In Football podcast. With classic Mayo drama in overturning a five point deficit against Galway in Salthill, how will they fare against Dublin? And what about Kerry’s clash against Tyrone? Smother David Clifford and the Red Hand county just might have a chance, says Dick Clerkin. Plus, Derry shou...

Galway finally brought the thunder and lightning to see off Tipperary and set up a semi-final clash against Limerick and on this week’s Throw-In hurling show, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to look back on the wins for Galway and Clare. John also explains why he’s a big of Glastonbury and was just glad he could watch Elton John in peace on Sunday night instead of dealing with t...