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Indo GAA

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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

Ask Mullane anything ✉️ | Why you can’t play sick | A super camogie final | Cork must win is now 16.12.2025

John Mullane joins Michael Verney for the last hurling hit of 2025 as club action tests the drive of Loughrea, Slaughtneil, Ballygunner and St Martin's who all play this weekend. Meanwhile, the lads talk about Cork’s need to win now, not rebuild, a look ahead to the narratives of 2026, an excellent camogie final that will go to a replay and there is a Q&A from our listeners which sparks memories o...

One night in Slaughtneil | Spirit, silverware & speedboats 10.12.2025

Late last month, we travelled to south Derry to spend an evening embedded with CLG Sleacht Néill to learn about the ties that bind the community and the GAA. From longstanding club members, to All Star footballers, to the next generation, Joe chatted to people of all different ages to get an insight into why Slaughtneil is driven by not only maintaining and excelling in all four codes, but also a...

New rules, media blackout & the male/female coaching imbalance | Nadine Doherty 05.12.2025

Joe is joined in studio by Nadine Doherty to discuss the new rules coming to ladies football and the LGFA's media blackout around them. Nadine discusses the changes that might be coming to the sport, the lack of female coaches in inter-county ladies football and the product as a whole. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati...

Pat Spillane at 70 | ‘I remember the phone call where you dropped me’ | The TV me and the real me 03.12.2025

Mickey Ned O’Sulluvan joins Michael Verney for a special tribute episode for Pat Spillane, who this week turned the big 7-0. Spillane recalls memories of his start in Kerry, the hit that made him the man who picked up Sam Maguire in place of Mickey Ned, and the phone call O’Sullivan made to drop Spillane from the Kerry squad - and the fire that ignited inside him. There are also memories of recove...

Andrew O'Shaughnessy interview | Confidence in Limerick, living with MS and tours with the defence forces 26.11.2025

Former Limerick hurler Andrew O’Shaugnessy is Michael’s guest for this week as he recalls memories of his playing career, as he gives his reasons why the Limerick team have been able to make the breakthroughs that did not happen in his time. Andrew also talks about living with multiple sclerosis and using his positive mindset, and how he has balanced hurling with a life in the defence forces. Our...

Knowing when to step away | Operating in hurling’s shadows | Tommy Doyle & Enda Rowland 19.11.2025

Westmeath’s Tommy Doyle and Laois’s Enda Rowland join Michael for this week’s Indo GAA, discussing their recent intercounty retirements. How do you know when it’s time to step away? How much of your life do you have to put on hold for your intercounty career? How do you deal with criticism and pressure? The lads chat through all of those questions and more on the pod. They also dive into their bat...

Ciaran Whelan in studio | Summers in Dublin, channelling Hill 16, the stark reality of missing out on Sam Maguire 12.11.2025

Dublin football legend Ciaran Whelan joins Joe in studio to chat about his memorable life and times. A self-acknowledged 'Dublin Inbetweener' who missed out on All-Ireland glory during his time in blue, he relives the emotions of watching his former teammates end a 16-year wait for Sam Maguire, the indelible marks of near misses which predated 2011, and some of the iconic games he partook in durin...

The All Stars panel | How the voting works, the debate in the room & biggest snubs 05.11.2025

Joe is joined by Martin Breheny and Michael Verney as they pull back the curtain on what it is like to be on the GAA All Stars committee. Martin explains why he resigned from the voting panel and didn't return for 14 years while Michael goes through what the debates will be like in the room this week and how the voting process works. Joe also asks Martin about his experience working with DJ Carey...

Mullane's Monday club memories | The All-Star Late Late party | Loughrea All-Ireland favourites? 04.11.2025

On this week’s edition of Indo GAA John Mullane joins Michael to chat through the movers and shakers from the hurling club championship, recall memories from ‘Monday Clubs’ and All Star trips and discuss potential favourites for the All Ireland. The lads also dive into their picks for Young Hurler of The Year, Player of The Year and Team of the Year, as well as reflecting on the recent retirements...

Spillane’s Messi & Clifford comparisons, O’Connor’s Donaghy appointment a masterstroke? 29.10.2025

Pat Spillane joins Michael for this week’s Indo GAA, discussing all the latest from the club championship - from Dingle’s big win, to the Grimley brothers’ double success and everything in between. They also chat through Kieran Donaghy’s appointment to the Kerry backroom team, and why that might be a master stroke from Jack O'Connor - as well as the influence of the AFL on the GAA. First though, P...

A flight, a fry and an unforgettable celebration | 30 years on from Clare’s 95’ All-Ireland victory | Tony Considine 21.10.2025

On this week’s Indo GAA, Michael was joined by Tony Considine - a key member of the management team during Clare’s 1995 All Ireland hurling final victory. 30 years on, Tony recalls his memories of that magic season alongside Ger Loughnane and Mike McNamara, diving into how the group built up to the big day in Croke Park versus Offaly. They also discuss how the match itself played out, and the last...

What it’s really like to be a GAA coach | Behind the scenes insights from 20 years on the line | Cian O'Neill 14.10.2025

Head of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies at MTU Cork, Cian O'Neill, joins Michael on this week's edition of the Indo GAA podcast - exploring the “all consuming” nature of elite level coaching and management in gaelic games, and discussing an ongoing study in relation to the topic. He also dives into what it's like to work alongside Jack O'Connor in the Kerry backroom team, how you coach a top pl...

John Meyler | Hurling For Tim fundraiser | Cork hurling's big reset | Patrick Horgan's legacy 07.10.2025

Former Cork manager John Meyler joins Michael for this week's edition of the Indo GAA podcast, ahead of a fundraiser for his former Kilmoyley starlet Tim O’Brien. Tim's life changed forever after a road accident in 2010 left him paralysed from the neck down at just 18. A talented underage hurler, Tim has faced unimaginable challenges with courage and determination. After years living at home with...

Marc Ó Sé in studio | Life with Kerry, Páidí memories, playing with Darragh & Tomás 04.10.2025

Joe is joined in studio by Kerry legend Marc Ó Sé to discuss his new book reflecting on his family's 40 years of service to Kerry football. Marc chats to Joe about growing up with Darragh and Tomás and playing for his uncle Páidi. His tense relationship with Jack O'Connor and where David Clifford ranks among Kerry greats is on the menu too. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in associat...

Why do Donegal get more All-Star nominations than Kerry? | The amazing club players who fly home | Pat Spillane 30.09.2025

Pat Spillane joins Niall McIntyre after a weekend where Croke Park was alive in September - but for another code. Spillane also remembers his first All-Ireland win in 1975, talks about his admiration for Offaly and its sportstars and asks why Donegal has more players on the All-Star nominations than Kerry. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy infor...

Kilkenny sends message with Henry Shefflin hire | The GPA need to push Croke Park harder | John Mullane 23.09.2025

Niall McIntyre is in the presenter’s seat this week as John Mullane joins to break down some major talking points from the hurling world as Henry Shefflin returns to Kilkenny as under-20s boss. The lads also break down the GPA’s request for better player support, and ask if integration will be as expensive as they say. First, producer Shane Brennan joins to talk about Johnny Doyle’s incredible ser...

There's a problem with Dublin’s coaching team | Dying clubs a canary in the coal mine for rural Ireland | Pat Spillane 16.09.2025

Pat Spillane is back and ready to rock with his views on Ger Brennan’s backroom team, the Kerry club structure and the need for more focus on the West of Ireland, and why central plans have yet to bear fruit. First, Niall McIntyre joins Conan to reflect on the controversies erupting across the club scene. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inform...

The Club Pod: Will Stephen Cluxton silently retire? | Drama at Páirc Uí Chinnéide 10.09.2025

Michael Verney and Niall McIntyre recap all the latest news from the club championship, in both hurling and football terms. The duo chat through how the respective competitions are heating up across the country and how intercounty stars like Conor McManus and Tony Kelly continue to shine on the club scene. They also dive into the drama that unfolded at the Páirc Uí Chinnéide, the beauty of long ra...

Ballygunner v Ballygunner final a possibility soon? | Farewell to Eddie Brennan | A clean out at Cork? | John Mullane 09.09.2025

John Mullane joins Michael Verney to shed light on the lay of the land in the hurling world as things stand, from the club championship to movement in the intercounty management scene. The pair discuss Ballygunner’s dominance in Waterford and how The Déise’s county team have their ‘Duck’s in a row with the appointment of Donal O’ Rourke to their backroom team. They also chat through Eddie Brennan’...

Colm Parkinson in studio | Never shirking conflict, the issue with GAA coverage, making his mark in media 🏐 07.09.2025

Colm Parkinson joins Conan in studio for a wide-ranging chat about the unique journey he undertook to become one of the GAA's most high-profile & outspoken voices. From precocious early days as an underage starlet with Laois, through a tumultuous senior career, as well as the flight risks & fallouts which followed. We also delve into his rollercoaster relationships with legendary figures like Mick...

The Club Pod: The 'Paudenka' stuns in Kerry | Electric Picnic team bonding 03.09.2025

Michael Verney and Niall McIntyre team up for another club game update, eith Niall coming fresh from EP and the lads still in awe at Paudie Clifford's magic goal. GAA podcast coverage is brought to you by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Spillane | 'Jim Gavin would make a great Taoiseach' | Jack O'Connor's shot at history | The Cliffords' latest divine intervention 02.09.2025

Pat Spillane joins Michael Verney to give his appraisal of Jack O'Connor's extended stay in the Kerry hotseat, as the Kingdom's bid for a 40th Sam Maguire title begins in earnest. He also reflects on some eye-catching club action, not least the latest raft of wizardry from the Clifford brothers, and suggests that Jim Gavin's Áras pursuit should be the least of his political ambitions. Our GAA podc...

Shaun Patton | Donegal's All-Ireland Final heartache, his unique GAA journey, the art of goalkeeping 🏐 29.08.2025

Shaun Patton joins Conan to reflect on Donegal's run to the All-Ireland Final, and the in-camp reaction to their Final defeat to Kerry. Shaun also delves into his unique trajectory to the top of the intercounty game, the significance of his soccer background, and the interwoven art of goalkeeping across both sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Ryan steps down – did he deserve better? | Cork's next steps | John Mullane’s verdict 27.08.2025

John Mullane joins Michael Verney to run the rule over the news that Pat Ryan will not be returning as Cork hurling manager next season, with the overhang of the All-Ireland final defeat still looming large over the county. The lads break down the public noise, whether the need for change was too much for Pat Ryan to stay, and what next for the Rebels. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AI...

The Club Pod: Nothing beats being written off | Andy Moran back on the pitch 26.08.2025

Michael Verney and Niall McIntyre bring you the first of our club action podcasts, with great Clubber commentary, Tipp hurling and Andy Moran being back on the field all in the mix. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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