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Join Michael Verney every week for a breakdown of the biggest talking points in the GAA world. Join us for interviews, club action and inter-county debates, with football analysts including Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin and hurling insights from John Mullane, Pat Ryan and more from the Irish Independent family.

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Jul 11, 2026

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Episodes

Ger Brennan wants some 'soul searching', Jim McGuinness 'not bothered', player of the league? 🏐 20.03.2026

Colm Keys, Conor McKeon and Frank Roche assemble alongside Joe for the Football League Panel. From permutations, to post match comments and the value of ‘perfect piggery’ in the kickout - the panel discuss the lay of the land throughout the divisions heading into the final round of games. GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio...

Armagh come alive against leaderless Dublin - yet McGeeney distracts | Time for a 4-point goal? 16.03.2026

Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Conán Doherty as the penultimate League weekend produced drama in Croke Park as Armagh awoke from their goal-shy slumber - proving their All-Ireland credentials - as Dublin expose their lack of leaders and Kerry produce a complete performance. Kieran McGeeney’s referee comments, Monaghan’s struggles and the need for a 4-point goal are also on the menu as we look...

Kevin McManamon Interview: Psychology, Dublin desire and Jim Gavin’s ‘bullfighter’ speech 13.03.2026

Eight time All-Ireland winner with Dublin Kevin McManamon comes in to discuss his roller-coaster inter-county career, which is getting the Laochra Gael treatment on TG4. McManamon speaks about Dublin’s transformation in the early 2010s, his own lessons from a career in sports psychology and how his career is full of bench-impact moments. Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapod...

Limerick show their hunger, Kilkenny don’t | The beauty of downtime (and keep it tidy lads...) 10.03.2026

John Mullane and Pat Ryan join Niall McIntrye, replacing Cheltenham-bound Verney, to spin through a hurling weekend where Limerick’s starters got more road-testing, Cork struggled to stay alive late on and Galway gave a shellacking to a poor Kilkenny side - are they in danger of a Leinster drop? Plus, John and Pat reminisce on craic and teambuilding during down weeks and why, when the hard work is...

Congress chaos | The protest & the fallout | Colm O'Rourke & Colm Keys 03.03.2026

Joe is joined by Colm Keys and Meath legend and Sunday Independent columnist Colm O'Rourke to discuss the protest that disrupted GAA Congress over the weekend and what impact it might have on the ongoing debate around Allianz's National League sponsorship. Colm (Keys) talks Joe through the scenes that unfolded in the Hogan Stand suite on Saturday before Colm (O'Rourke) explains why he feels the GA...

Hardy Cork state their intent (maybe too much) | Déise misfire as Galway settle 03.03.2026

John Mullane (not in the van) and Pat Ryan are back with Michael after a weekend where the hurling wasn’t on the screen. As for the one game we got to see, the lads break down Cork’s intent and early confidence and Kilkenny’s attitude ahead of Leinster. Plus - memories of family parties while the team is in prep mode. Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie...

Galway the great entertainers | Goal-shy Armagh | Time for quarters, not halves? 02.03.2026

Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin are coming at you on a Monday this week as Donegal the motivated draw with Galway the entertainers. The wind has been a big factor in many games, so we ask if there is another way to restore balance. Plus - Dublin’s rotation, Kobe McDonald’s ability and a spin through storylines you may have missed from Divisions 3 and 4. Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions...

Dublin's decline | Mayo's 'Kobe-mania' | Who will replace Jarlath Burns? 27.02.2026

Joe is joined by a panel of Conan Doherty, Colm Keys and Frank Roche to dissect all of Gaelic Football's big talking points. The lads review where Dublin are after a slow start to the season, they discuss Kobe McDonald's breathtaking Mayo debut and they look ahead to GAA Congress this weekend. GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Limerick’s bomb squad returns | Ó Ceallacháin & Rossiter face off | Waterford to retain 1A status? 25.02.2026

John Mullane and Pat Ryan reunite with Michael Verney for this week’s hurling edition of the Indo GAA podcast, unpacking Limerick’s triumph against the reigning All Ireland champions, Tipperary - as well as the passion or ‘spice’ on show between Niall Ó Ceallacháin and Keith Rossiter in Dublin’s clash with Wexford at Croke Park. The lads also dissect how Clare were made work for their win over Kil...

Cute Donegal | AFL getting away with taking talent | The Tommy Tiernan experience 24.02.2026

Pat Spillane is fresh off his appearance on the Tommy Tiernan Show to run through the weekend’s action, where boring Dublin, cute Donegal, headline-maker McGeeney and struggling Tyrone are all on the menu. Plus - After Kobe McDonald’s super start, should the AFL compensate clubs for developing talent? We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@ind...

‘Piggery’ as a compliment | Bang average Dublin | Fundraisers & 'poo in the park' 17.02.2026

Fresh off the football break week, Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael on this week’s Indo GAA show. The panel chat through the curious ‘piggery’ comment from Kieran McGeeney, Donegal’s masterclass against Mayo, and the poor spectacle of Dublin v Monaghan in Croke Park. Darragh Canavan’s travels to Australia, the fundraising culture in the GAA and Galway’s point of difference v Kerry were a...

GAA Check-In | Football's contenders, Davy's Antrim woes & Ben O'Connor's impact 12.02.2026

Michael Verney & Colm Keys join Joe for an around the houses chat about all things Gaelic Games. The lads discuss how the big hitters in this year's football championship have fared so far, while Davy Fitzgerald's difficulties with Antrim and Ben O'Connor's views on hurling's loss of 'manliness' are also up for discussion. Michael and Colm also pose questions around the impact that the AFLW is hav...

Fitzgibbon Cup memories: Hurling as an education, preview of future stars, best player ever? | Pat Ryan & Cyril Farrell 11.02.2026

Pat Ryan and Cyril Farrell join Michael to reminisce on some Fitzgibbon Cup memories, ahead of this year’s final between Mary Immaculate College and the University of Limerick on Friday. Funny escapades of mind games pre-match and nights out post-match, the connection college teammates can forge and the greatest players that have ever played in the competition are all discussed. The panel also pre...

Inside O’Connor’s interviews | Gillane’s gallant goal | How to rile up a dressing room in 2026? | John Mullane & Pat Ryan 10.02.2026

It may have been a football break week, but hurling always takes centre stage for Michael, John Mullane and Pat Ryan - with the lads on hand to look back at the flashpoints from the weekend. From the melee between Tipperary and Cork, to the lessons learned from Limerick v Kilkenny and John Conlon’s comeback for Clare, there’s plenty to get through. The lads also share their own recollections of in...

What’s Kiely really like after a loss? Waterford’s most underrated player? Hurling too sanitized ? | John Mullane & Pat Ryan 04.02.2026

How will John Kiely garner a reaction from Limerick after their loss to Waterford? Is hurling becoming too sanitized ? Why might Ben O'Connor be the perfect fit for Cork? These questions and more are on the agenda on this week’s show, where Michael is joined by Pat Ryan and John Mullane in search of some answers. The lads also break down how exactly it happened that Waterford dominated Limerick, w...

McGeeney bites back, Kerry keep it coy v Donegal, Brennan’s Dublin refresh? | Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin 03.02.2026

Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael on the show after an explosive weekend of football action. The lads discuss how Ger Brennan might keep the hunger alive in the Dublin dressing room, Pat shares his theory on the real reason behind Kieran McGeeney’s ‘crash out’ after Armagh and Galway’s latest clash and Dick reveals the most difficult away venue he’s played at. They also dissect Kerry’s Da...

Spiky McGuinness, the hooter problem, the East is awake? | Dick Clerkin & Colm Keys 28.01.2026

Michael Verney is joined by Colm Keys and Dick Clerkin for this latest edition of Indo GAA to discuss all the latest fallout from round one of the national football league. Jim McGuinness’s “spiky” comments, Andy Moran’s ‘go forward’ chaos and Dublin’s two pointer ability are all on the agenda - while the panel also chat through an issue with the hooter. Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AI...

Tipp’s riches, Limerick’s expectations and Dublin’s future | John Mullane & Pat Ryan 27.01.2026

Three-time All-Ireland winner with Limerick Pat Ryan joins the team for the season as John Mullane and Michael Verney review the first week of the hurling league. Tipperary’s strong start against Galway, Clare’s early awakening and Dublin’s potentially bright future are all on the chopping block this week. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcas...

Hurling league preview: Will Cork tear up the script? | Ballygunner fire again 21.01.2026

John Mullane joins Michael Verney to preview the GAA Hurling leagues, as Tipperary look to keep their winning formula, Cork defend their title but may rip up the blueprint, and Offaly among the Leinster teams looking to find form. First, the lads look back at Ballygunner’s success in the All-Ireland club hurling final. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to...

Dingle win super final | League preview: Mayo's attack, Dublin's depth, Donegal's desire 20.01.2026

Dick Clerkin rejoins the squad as the inter-county season heats up as he, Pat Spillane and Michael take a look ahead to the biggest talking points of the football league, including whether Donegal will take it seriously, Mayo’s attacking transformation and how Dublin will use their talent. First, the lads review a superb AIB Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship final win for Dingle. We ha...

Senior football final preview | Kerry’s unfair advantage - blame the system, not the clubs | Pat Spillane 14.01.2026

Pat Spillane joins Michael on the back of success for An Ghaeltacht and Ballymacelligott in the intermediate and junior football finals - the lads ask if Kerry have an unfair advantage at this level of the game. Plus, we look ahead to this weekend’s final between Dingle and St Brigids and Pat gives an early view on how Andy Moran is fixing Mayo’s two-point problems. We have a new email address! Le...

Senior hurling final preview | Why we need video referees | John Mullane 13.01.2026

John Mullane joins Michael to look ahead to the All-Ireland club SHC final between Ballygunner of Waterford and Loughrea of Galway. The lads also have Fitzgibbon memories, there’s a review of the Intermediate and Junior action at the weekend and Mullane says why he believes referees need video help to keep calls correct. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions t...

Jamie Wall interview: All-Ireland club final excitement begins & The value of Higher Ed GAA 07.01.2026

Jamie Wall, former Cork dual player, Mary I hurling coach and Kilbrittain clubman joins Michael Verney on the eve of the Fitzgibbon Cup’s return and as his club are building up to this weekend’s All-Ireland club finals. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listene...

The Brian Fenton Interview | Calls from Ger Brennan, Croke Park battles & life in retirement 30.12.2025

Seven-time All-Ireland winner Brian Fenton joins Joe Molloy in studio to reflect on a glorious decade in Dublin blue, his ascent to cementing his status as one of the game's all-time greats, the decision to step away at just 31, and his plans for the future, on and off the pitch. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our de...

Rory Beggan’s sweet kicking motion | Football’s wonderful 2025 | Spillane mailbag ✉️ 23.12.2025

Pat Spillane joins Michael Verney with burning passion for how much better football has been in 2025, Rory Beggan’s sweet kicking motion - and he just can’t sit down as an emailer asks a question about a photograph taken in the 80s. Memories of San Diego NFL trials, marking Brian Cody and a dip into your emails and comments are also on the menu. We’d like to thank all of our listeners for your con...

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