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Colm Keys and Philly McMahon join Joe and Conan in studio, where all eyes turn to the All-Ireland football quarter-finals in Croke Park next weekend. The panel discuss the potential depth of improvement in both Dublin and Tyrone, Galway’s goalkeeper turbulence, the blockbuster affair that will be Armagh v Kerry and the impact of fans at games. They also weigh in on which of the pairings have the p...

Joe is joined by Dan McDonnell to discuss Damien Duff's shock departure as Shelbourne manager. Less than one year after winning the league title, Duff stepped down on Sunday with Shelbourne's Champions League qualification campaign right around the corner. Duff's final morning as manager, his tumultuous last season and what the future holds for the Dubliner is all on the menu. Football on the Indo...

Joe is joined by Eddie Brennan and Colm Keys to review Dublin's famous quarter-final win over Limerick and assess where Galway hurling is after their chastening defeat to Tipperary. Dublin's grit, Limerick's attitude and Galway's no show are all up for discussion. Whether it is now Cork's All-Ireland to lose is also on the menu. GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB. See...

Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to reflect on the Lions' shock loss to Argentina at the Aviva Stadium. Despite a packed crowd and a cracking atmosphere, a 'clunky' Lions performance was punished ruthlessly by Felipe Contepomi's men. The guys discuss the areas where the Lions fell short, Andy Farrell's ruthless assessment and the players who will be most worried after t...

Joe is joined by Will and Sunday Independent Sports editor John Greene for a Friday Bits & Bobs that touches on the Gaelic football revival, the onslaught of Lions coverage and whether one county in Ireland is the most hated. We also had some great email(s) in about Jim Gavin's rules triumph and a few angry Cork and Meath people after some comments from Joe earlier in the week. Send us your emails...

Joe is joined by Rob Kearney to relive his Lions experiences on the 2009 & 2013 tours. Rob travelled to South Africa as a 23-year-old 16 years ago and looks back on the famous second test where he gave one of his best-ever performances. It was a different story four years later as injuries and form meant he was on the outside looking in - but had a front row view of Brian O'Driscoll's controversia...

Football is on the menu today as Joe is joined by Dan McDonnell to get the latest on Damien Duff and Stephen Bradley's rivalry while Jonathan Wilson stops by to discuss the Club World Cup's early problems. Dan covers Duff's recent anger towards the Shamrock Rovers boss as well as Drogheda missing out on Europe due to a UEFA ruling. Jonathan then explains why Gianni Infantino's club competition isn...

Joe is joined by golf writer Alan Shipnuck to reflect on the decline of Phil Mickelson and Rory McIlroy's post-Masters comedown. Alan literally wrote the book on Mickelson and charts how fans have fallen out of love with the six-time Major champion since his move to LIV Golf. Alan then discusses his upcoming book about McIlroy, as he and Joe debate why the Masters winner has struggled for motivati...

Joe is joined by Ireland star Beibhinn Parsons to discuss his long road back from injury ahead of the Women's Rugby World Cup in August. Beibhinn recounts how she broke her leg twice in quick succession late last year and the grueling road to recovery. Before that, Will pops into the studio to discuss the Lions team announcement for Friday's game against Argentina, with Tadhg Furlong back from inj...

Conor McKeon joins Joe and Will for this Tuesday edition of Bits & Bobs led off with talk of Shamrock Rovers’ celebrations in Tolka Park last week as Shelbourne learn of their European fate. Meanwhile, an emailer reignites talk of Jim McGuinness and his position as a community leader in Donegal. The team also reply to an email about Oakmont and whether it made for a good US Open, and there’s anoth...

Colm Keys and Philly McMahon join Conan and Joe in studio to review the major talking points from the Gaelic football weekend, starting with Jim McGuinness’ comments after Donegal’s win over Mayo regarding the game’s venue. The panel also reflect on Dublin’s tactical evolution, Meath beating Kerry by nine points and what Shane Walsh brings to Galway Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB S...

Joe is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to break down Leinster's URC final win over the Bulls and assess their season overall. How Leinster developed a siege mentality in recent weeks, some of the recent issues behind the scenes and the disappointing showing from the Bulls in Croke Park are all up for discussion. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by Energia. See omn...

Leinster’s emphatic win over the Bulls in Croke Park has put an end to their trophyless spell. Rúaidhrí O’Connor and Cian Tracey give their live reaction from Croke Park on a day where the Irish province’s fast start set the tone. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waterford hurler Stephen Bennett joins Joe for a wide-ranging interview, where Bennett took us inside his mindset as he battles injury to stay on the field for the Déise. Bennett also breaks down why Waterford weren't good enough to get out of Munster, and what the team must do to improve. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A jacketless Dan McDonnell joins Joe and Will for this Friday Bits & Bobs. We answer some questions from your barrage of emails (keep em coming!) including an interesting question - could you score a goal on a Premier League team? Meanwhile, Trent Alexander-Arnold hablas Español, Drogheda’s owners bring in the suits and Michael Cheika takes a step closer to bouldering his impressive CV. Plus - Ror...

Joe is joined in studio by Ian Madigan to preview Leinster's URC final showdown with the Bulls.  Leinster's rediscovered 'buzz', the flaws in Jacques Nienaber's defence and the threat posed by Willie le Roux and his South African team-mates are all up for discussion. Ian breaks down Sam Prendergast's recent kicking woes, while Cian Tracey also joins Joe for an update from the Lions training camp i...

Jeopardy is the name of this weekend’s football action as the final stage of the All-Ireland round-robin takes place. Dublin/Derry inconsistencies, Armagh’s mindset, Galway’s unfulfilled talent and Donegal’s need to gain momentum are all on the chopping block with Tomás Ó Sé Plus - where is the sweet spot with All-Ireland final dates and free-to-air games? Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks t...

Joe is joined by Gary Breen to pick through Ireland's underwhelming draw with Luxembourg and ask whether real progress has actually been made under Heimir Hallgrimsson. Gary points out some tactical issues that have him concerned ahead of September's World Cup qualifiers while it is set to be a vital summer for Evan Ferguson after another ineffective display. Before all that, Aidan Fitzmaurice che...

Joe is joined by Conor McKeon and Brian Keogh to preview this week's US Open as Scottie Scheffler looks to continue his dominant run of form. Whether anyone can beat the world number one, Rory McIlroy's post-Masters struggles and Shane Lowry's previous Oakmont experiences are all on the menu. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Will and Ruaidhri O'Connor for a Monday Bits & Bobs that reflects on Leinster's URC semi-final win, a French Open epic and the GAA's pitch invasion culture. Whether Irish rugby needs more 'dogs', Cristiano Ronaldo's Nations League triumph and Ireland's latest outing under Heimir Hallgrimsson are all on the menu too. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indospor...

John Mullane and Michael Verney join Joe for a review of a hurling weekend that saw Cork bring the intensity to their Munster final win over Limerick - but there’s fear that their celebrations can bite back should the two sides meet again this season. Elsewhere, Galway disappointed and Kilkenny aren’t road tested - is Leinster the right preparation for the Cats to take on the All-Ireland? Plus - F...

John Greene joins Joe and Will for this Friday Bits & Bobs, where US Open fever has already begun as ‘content machine’ Rory McIlroy deals with the fall-out from his radio silence at Quail Hollow. The team also reply to an email (from February) about how deep our connection to rugby stars is, react to news that David Beckham may be in line for a knighthood, and John has some Champions League trivia...

Joe is joined by John Mullane and Jamesie O'Connor to relive their experiences across 15 combined Munster finals. Both John and Jamesie experienced the joy of ending their county's long wait for provincial glory and they explain the emotion and celebrations behind those wins. John's red card in the 2004 Munster final - and his post-match interview - as well as the controversy of the 1998 decider b...

Former Ireland international Meabh De Burca joins Joe to react to an international window where Carla Ward stuck to her guns and style of play - but how much is it working so far? First, Daniel McDonnell is in studio to break down the major talking points from the football world as the men’s team gear up to face Senegal and Luxembourg. Stephen Bradley’s comments, the futures of Evan Ferguson and A...

Joe is joined by Conor and Will for a Tuesday Bits & Bobs that covers PSG's Champions League final coronation, the weakness of the PGA Tour and Conor McGregor's foray into football. The panel debate where PSG's achievement stands in football history given the sportswashing controversy that has surrounded their Qatari ownership while the GAA's frustrating TV schedule is also on the menu. Email us a...