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John Mullane joins Michael Verney after a quieter hurling championship weekend, but one that saw Waterford tamed by a Limerick team who look like they are finding their fear factor again. Mullane also gives his idea for a championship re-shake, and the team break down the controversy around skorts in camogie. In football, Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin are on hand with plenty to talk about, from Ga...

Joe is joined in studio by Philly McMahon to break down Dublin's shock loss to Meath and assess the football championship ahead of the provincial finals. Philly pinpoints the defensive problems that contributed to Dublin's downfall, assesses Donegal's All-Ireland credentials and then debates with Joe about whether the new kickout rules are good for the game. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podc...

Joe is joined in studio by Sunday Independent sports columnist Eamonn Sweeney to discuss his new book, The Last Ditch, and how it helped him overcome a crippling travel phobia. Eamonn explains how a terrible panic attack in the summer of 2000 grew into a condition that left him increasingly unable to venture far from his home in Skibbereen. The opportunity to write a book chronicling the champions...

Joe is joined by Conor McKeon, Donnchadh Boyle and Michael Verney to cover a busy championship weekend that saw Dublin finally lose in Leinster and the Cork hurlers restate their All-Ireland credentials. Joe, Conor and Donnchadh react to Meath's famous win in Portlaoise, the crackdown on dissent in football and Armagh's impressive win over Tyrone. Michael then swaps in for Donnchadh for the hurlin...

Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Conan Doherty after a weekend where Ulster threw up the game of the weekend between Armagh and Tyrone - which leaves us asking if Armagh are getting the respect they deserve? As for the result of the weekend, Dublin’s loss outside the M50 leaves questions over whether they can challenge for the All-Ireland. Meanwhile, Eddie Brennan is on hand to break down the fl...

Eight-time All-Ireland winner Eddie Brennan & Indo Sport's GAA Correspondent Colm Keys are on hand to recap the weekend's hurling, as the Munster Championship again showcased it's propensity to somehow both overpromise and overdeliver. The lads also delve into what ails Galway, as Kilkenny continue to cement their status as top cats in Leinster. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email u...

John Mullane joins Michael Verney after a weekend that saw Munster deliver just about everything … apart from any winners. The lads break down Cork’s second-half collapse, Clare’s physicality … and why it’s always good to see a ‘bitta needle’. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael Verney to review a weekend of football where Cork almost defeated Kerry … until Joe O’Connor came to the rescue. Meanwhile, what Monaghan’s second half against Donegal teaches us, Roscommon leaves a lot to be desired … and memories of haymakers on the field. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...

In part 2 of our bumper hurling championship preview, Joe is joined in Langton's Hotel in Kilkenny by Michael Verney, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan to discuss Clare's All-Ireland credentials, the standard in Leinster and their favourite hurlers. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe made the journey to Langton's Hotel in Kilkenny to record our bumper hurling championship preview with Michael Verney, John Mullane & Eddie Brennan. In part one the lads discussed the Cork/Limerick rivalry, the state of modern hurling and the best post-training meals. Look out for part two will be in your feeds tomorrow. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB. See...

Michael Verney is joined by Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin for a preview of one of football's most exciting weekends, where Monaghan will bring their underdog status into their match-up with Donegal as Kerry prepare to face Cork. But the real high risk is on the high rocks ... and all the other sporting fads. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf...

As exclusively revealed by the Irish Independent, Rory Gallagher has commenced legal proceedings against the GAA and its president Jarlath Burns. This follows Burns' intervention in the former Derry football manager's appointment as a coach to the Naas senior football team earlier this year. Gallagher is suing the Association for malicious falsehood and breach of contract, and proceedings have bee...

Michael Verney is joined by John Mullane after a hurling league final weekend that saw joy on the banks of the Lee, where Cork continue to build momentum. Meanwhile Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin react to the first weekend of the football championship, where Donegal’s goal shyness raises some early concern, as Pat defends the talents of Aidan O’Shea. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB S...

Kerry legend Pat Spillane shares his poignant memories of Mick O'Dwyer, the totemic Gaelic football manager and player, who passed away at the age of 88. Martin Breheny, who penned Micko's autobiography 'Blessed & Obsessed', also joins Joe in studio to delve into the life & times of an Irish sporting titan. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie. Y...

With a shared 16 Celtic Crosses between them, serial All-Ireland winners Pat Spillane and Philly McMahon join Joe to preview the 2025 Senior Football Championship. The lads delve into which team is likely to best acclimate to the new rules, and why they don't necessarily agree on whether all of the FRC 'enhancements' will be a force for good. Also on the agenda are the elements which Donegal need...

The football championship kicks off this weekend, and Dick Clerkin is on hand to deliver his predictions to Michael Verney. The balance of power between the Cliffords, whether Derry can unseat Donegal and who can stick out as All-Ireland favourites are all on the menu. Meanwhile, John Mullane is on hand to preview this weekend’s hurling finals, where Offaly have a chance at glory against Waterford...

Conor McKeon is joined by fellow Irish Independent GAA scribes Colm Keys and Donnchadh Boyle to run the rule over the league campaign, where we learned a lot about the seven teams who are still firmly in the All-Ireland race as the competition at the top is tightening. Also on the menu is Mickey Harte’s impact in Offaly, and the gap between the quality seen across the divisions. You can subscribe...

Michael Verney, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan have the band back together for this week’s Indo GAA hurling review. First, Fermanagh manager Joe Baldwin joins the show to update us on the situation facing his side, who as of Tuesday morning still had not received details of their league final which is set to take place this weekend. The three amigos then break down Cork’s appetite for silverware,...

Eight-time All-Ireland champion Philly McMahon joins Will to assess the state of play in the National Football League, as the FRC's new rules continue to take effect, and the top sides jostle for position to make [and avoid] the Division 1 final If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page her...

Michael Verney is back from Cheltenham (as is Dick Clerkin) to break down the final football weekend of the league season, with jeopardy for table-toppers and in Divisions 2 and 3. Meanwhile, John Mullane joins to analyse Kilkenny's resilience, and remind us how lucky we are to have TG4. (00:00) Football (44:00) Hurling See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Brennan and Colm Keys join Conán Doherty for the Kilkenny post-mortem and a look at EIGHT red cards from three games this weekend. Cork steamroll Clare in their backyard, but 1998 should be a warning. And Down barge their way back into Division 1 hurling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Colm Keys, Donnchadh Boyle and Conor McKeon to discuss all the latest talking points in the football and hurling leagues. The lads start with hurling, where a consensus has emerged that Cork and Limerick are the two All-Ireland favourites ahead of the 2025 championship. The chat then turns to football, where a number of cranky Gaelic football managers have voiced concerns about th...

Michael Verney has his pancakes on the desk as John Mullane and Dick Clerkin join for a review of another weekend of league action. Mullane breaks down Clare’s successful mission to upset Limerick in the Gaelic Ground before he explains why his belief is growing in Cork. Meanwhile Dick has his ear to the ground on what Jim Gavin’s FRC could end up tweaking as the rules stay under the microscope. P...

Joe is joined by Colm Keys to discuss all the talking points after GAA Congress last weekend. A new football championship structure is coming in 2026, GAAGO has been replaced by GAA+ while a potentially 'catastrophic' demographic problem is brewing for the association. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Verney is joined by former Kilkenny hurler Eddie Brennan after a weekend that saw Lee Chin star and Donegal surprise, while Davy Fitzgerald's comments also caught the eye. Then, Pat Spillane joins Michael to break down David Clifford's return to form after a break, and give his view on the football championship's latest structure change. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.