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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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Philly McMahon on Kerry's collapse | Dublin's new generation | Michael Murphy's return 🏐 19.02.2025

Joe is joined by eight-time All-Ireland champion Philly McMahon to take stock after the opening three rounds of the National Football League. Philly weighs in on the new rules before reacting to Michael Murphy's eye-catching return for Donegal in the win over Armagh. How Dublin are shaping up after losing so many key players and Kerry's second-half collapse in Tralee are up for discussion too. See...

‘The dark arts have re-emerged’ | Stop this goalkeeper madness now | Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin 18.02.2025

Nine-time All-Star and Sunday World contributor Pat Spillane joins Irish Independent columnist Dick Clerkin and Michael Verney after a football week that saw mother nature play its part as Dublin defeated Kerry in the league. But the rules are to the fore as the lads break down their problem with the 12v11 situations created by the new role of the goalkeeper. Plus - Michael Murphy looks lean as he...

Limerick leave Tipp reeling | Kilkenny lack killer instinct | Would you make any rule changes to hurling? | John Mullane 11.02.2025

Waterford legend John Mullane joins Michael Verney to recap the weekend that was in the National Hurling League. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carlow rise to down Déise | The new rules utopia of Derry vs Kerry? | Eddie Brennan & Dick Clerkin | Indo GAA 04.02.2025

Eddie Brennan & Dick Clerkin join Michael Verney to recap the weekend that was in the National Leagues, as football's facelift showed some signs of taking shape with a Derry-Kerry thriller, while Carlow's hurlers stole the headlines with a famous win over Waterford. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Liam Cahill’s rallying cry | Limerick v Cork not on TV | Football's good, bad and ugly 28.01.2025

John Mullane and Dick Clerkin join Michael Verney for the first Indo GAA of the inter-county season. Mullane breaks down Tipperary’s victory over Galway, touching on why he believes the county board should back Liam Cahill, despite his unusual comments following the game. Meanwhile, Dick explains his issue with the role of goalkeepers in the new football rules as on the field the team ask if Dubli...

Indo Sport Special: The Joe Canning Interview 20.10.2024

Over at Indo Sport, we’ve just wrapped up week three of our brand new podcast, which you can find in all the usual podcast places. Each day, Joe Molloy and the wider Irish Independent team will be bringing you the main news and views across the world of sport, but also plenty of in-depth items as well. This past week, we welcomed hurling legend Joe Canning to studio for a feature interview. Beyond...

Match-ups will be key in Galway's mission to dethrone Cork 09.08.2024

All-Ireland winners Aoife Lynskey from Galway and Gemma O'Connor from Cork joined Shane Brennan to give their views on what could be the difference in this weekend's Camogie final See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Galway bring belief into All-Ireland final showdown with Kerry 02.08.2024

Former Galway captain Tracey Leonard and Kerry-based journalist Dan Kearney joined Shane Brennan to look ahead to this weekend's All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Championship Final between Galway and Kerry. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football: Armagh fairytale is Kieran McGeeney’s crowning moment 29.07.2024

Armagh are All-Ireland champions, a victory our panel regard as one of the greatest managerial feats in football history. On this week’s Sam Magure decider review, Will Slattery was joined by Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon to break down what Armagh did right in a season where they had a unique opportunity to win silverware and took it, why Shane Walsh does not deserve the harsh reaction, and on wha...

Football: Blocking out noise key for Galway and Armagh - w/ Philly McMahon 23.07.2024

For the All-Ireland football final preview, eight-time All-Ireland winner and Irish Independent columnist Philly McMahon joined Colm Keys and Donnchadh Boyle to lend his insight into the mindset needed to win a Celtic Cross. In the Sam Maguire decider preview: How Kieran McGeeney has respect of his players, even if he’s divisive in his own county; Shane Walsh and Damien Comer’s contrasting styles;...

Hurling: Tony Kelly and ‘our God’ Brian Lohan seal status as Clare greats 22.07.2024

Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Michael Verney united for one final time to break down the fine margins that saw Clare become 2024 All-Ireland champions, the county’s fifth title in their history. The crew analyse what Brian Lohan has done for the county and how that translated on Sunday, why Tony Kelly defied expectations to ‘drag Clare to the Hogan Stand,’ and we discuss the referee’s performanc...

Hurling: Jamesie O’Connor joins the bumper All-Ireland final preview 17.07.2024

Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Michael Verney were joined by Clare legend and Sunday Independent columnist Jamesie O'Connor in this in-depth breakdown of Cork v Clare in this Sunday’s Liam McCarthy decider. The team recall their preparations for All-Ireland finals in their own careers, including the importance of getting the game out of your head and not buying into the hype. Plus, Jamesie’s memo...

Football: Donegal feel Michael Murphy’s absence; Armagh’s statement victory 15.07.2024

Galway and Armagh have made it to the All-Ireland final, each showing resilience late on to power past Donegal and Kerry respectfully. Colm Keys and Dick Clerkin joined Will Slattery to discuss the key differences between the finalists and those who fell this weekend, including how David Clifford didn’t look his usual self, how Armagh have bonded under Kieran McGeeney, and we ask - could Michael M...

Football: Reaction to Mickey Harte’s exit; David Clifford is Kerry’s sleeping giant 10.07.2024

The All-Ireland semi-finals are coming into view, and Dick Clerkin, Donnchadh Boyle and Will Slattery teamed up to preview Kerry’s duel with Armagh and Galway’s date with Donegal. But first, the team gave their response to the news that just months after winning a National League title, Mickey Harte has left the Derry job - and the turnaround from challengers to a series of defeats is what stands...

Hurling: Barry Nash’s absence felt as Cork stall Limerick’s drive for five 08.07.2024

It will be a Cork v Clare All-Ireland final, and the Throw-In’s regular trio of John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney teamed up to break down how each team made it over the line. Limerick’s drive for five stalled after a thriller with the Rebels - John asks if they were too slow to make the changes needed to keep pace with a Cork team who have the right pieces coming together at the right...

Hurling: Limerick v Cork will have a ‘spicy edge’ - w/ Ciarán Carey 03.07.2024

Limerick legend Ciarán Carey joined the Throw-In’s regular trio of John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney to preview this weekend’s All-Ireland semi-finals. The team break down whether Limerick can come back at Cork following the Rebels' thrilling victory over the Treaty men in the provincial series. There’s a belief that Limerick would have gone over that clash with a fine comb - after al...

Football: Were Dublin wrong to start Paul Mannion and Jack McCaffrey? 01.07.2024

Colm Keys and Conor McKeon joined Will Slattery after a weekend where Dublin went crashing out to a spirited Galway, who came of age to defeat the All-Ireland Champions. Dessie Farrell’s selection choices naturally came under the microscope, and the team discuss whether the Dubs front-loaded their squad too much in a game where the Tribe surged late on. Meanwhile: Post-mortem starts for Derry; Cil...

Remembering Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh 26.06.2024

News broke this week that legendary GAA broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh died aged 93. His legacy is one filled with kindness, grá for Gaelic games and a unique commentary style that is woven into the stories of many iconic Irish sporting moments. For this special edition of the Throw-In, Martin Breheny and Colm Keys joined Shane Brennan to recall how Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh built his respect...

Football: Mayo find a new way to lose; Ger Brennan Manager of the Year? 25.06.2024

Frank Roche and Dick Clerkin joined Will Slattery in the wake of an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final round that saw Mayo crash out, Roscommon surprise and Louth make history. Dick breaks down what he sees as Mayo’s true undoing - not scoring enough before half-time, and he believes that the county can’t have too many complaints after a disappointing end to their season on penalties. Frank wit...

Hurling: ‘O hAilpín was like a brick wall’; Brian Lohan’s time-off masterclass 24.06.2024

John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney teamed up again after a pair of quarter-finals that failed to get the juices flowing - but memories of food poisoning from years gone by came back in the meantime. On the pitch, Eddie wonders why Cork and Dublin seemed to play with their ‘heads still on the pillow,’ while John explains his belief that Cork are best when they have been written off. The...

Football: Dublin the masters of timing; Galway fail to turn the screw 18.06.2024

Colm Keys and Dick Clerkin joined Shane Brennan on this week’s Throw-In football show after a slate of round-robin clashes that saw Mayo, Dublin, Galway and Armagh all go through intensive tests. Shane feels that Mayo had a missed opportunity, but Colm is quick to remind that Dublin are the masters of timing - as shown by their game-changers and their exquisite final point. Meanwhile, Dick believe...

Hurling: Therapy time - your ‘Rory McIlroy’ moments; Are broadcasters pushing Gaelic games aside? 17.06.2024

John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney engage in a wide-ranging chat around on-pitch form and off-field issues hitting some fans. On the field, Cork were a little sloppy against an Offaly team that have a bright future, as John believes the Faithful men have showed enough to challenge Leinster counties next season. Meanwhile, confusion reigns around the scheduling of All-Ireland quarter-fi...

Football: Jeopardy enters Sam Maguire groups of death; Derry players need to own slump 11.06.2024

On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Frank Roche joined Shane Brennan to break down the key match-ups that will decide the fate of the 16 teams left in the race for Sam Maguire. Dublin face Mayo, where the Connacht men may not have the defensive power to halt the Blues - we assess what weaknesses the Dubs may have. Elsewhere, Derry need to take ownership of torrid championship f...

Hurling: Nickie Quaid hurler of the year? And what we think of 53 in the backroom 10.06.2024

John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney review a weekend of finals as Limerick did what may ever be done again, sealing their sixth Munster title in a row. John is quick to express his belief that Nickie Quaid could be hurler of the year, with Eddie adding that his ‘quarterback’ style has been a strong point of Limerick’s. The set-up around the Treaty men has also been a talking point, so n...

Hurling: Bumper Leinster and Munster finals preview; Offaly’s future is as bright as their chant 06.06.2024

John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney team up to preview a weekend of finals - Kilkenny v Dublin in Leinster, Clare v Limerick in Munster, and Offaly v Laois in the Joe McDonagh Cup. Proud Offaly man Verney was delighted to touch on the county’s under-20 All-Ireland triumph, which Mullane and Eddie highlighted as a fantastic occasion for hurling. But the sense of occasion for this weekend...

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