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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...

Joe, Conan & Will convene for this Tuesday's edition of Bits & Bobs to revel in the afterglow of Rory McIlroy's monumental Masters victory [and the avalanche of emails which followed!] 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 here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio....

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to break down the Champions Cup quarter-finals. Leinster kept a clean sheet for the second weekend in a row as they marched on, Munster were blown away by Bordeaux while Connacht's troubled season got even worse against Racing 92. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us a...

Three-time Major winner Padraig Harrington joins Joe after a Masters Sunday that will live long in the memory, not just for Irish golf fans but for all followers of the game. Harrington talks us through Rory’s thought process on THAT shot on the 13th, how this result will impact the game, and why The Masters meant so much for the Holywood star. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us...

Fresh from his brilliant victory at Aintree, Grand National winner Patrick Mullins joins us to talk about his ride aboard Nick Rockett and the reaction which followed. We also delve into his career as an amateur jockey, the unique dynamic of his relationship with his father Willie, the intricacies of training within the powerhouse Mullins stable, and the elements of racing which have been drawn un...

Joe is joined by Cian Tracey and Will Slattery to preview the Champions Cup quarter-finals with Leinster and Munster both looking to progress to the final four. How Leinster handle the favourites tag, Munster's latest trip to France to face Bordeaux and Connacht's glamour Challenge Cup tie against Racing 92 are all up for discussion. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia. S...

We reflect on a stunning night in the Champions League as Declan Rice's phenomenal double salvo steered Arsenal to a 3-0 thumping of Real Madrid. Gary Breen was on commentary for the match, and he joins us to recap a historic night for the North London club. Joe, Will & Ronan also pore over the rest of last night's action, and chat about unexpected beef between Andre Onana & Nemanja Matic. Our foo...

Joe is joined by Dan McDonnell to discuss his Irish Independent article on the influence Packie Bonner still exerts in Irish football - and why some stakeholders are uneasy about it. The legendary goalkeeper is an FAI board member and Dan explains the role he currently plays in the association's decision-making process. Joe and Dan then discuss the state of play in the League of Ireland after an e...

Joe kicks off Masters week by chatting to Conor McKeon, who has arrived on course at Augusta National. The guys break down Rory's opening press conference and discuss the other main contenders for the Green Jacket. Joe is then joined by longtime golf journalist Dermot Gilleece to discuss his Masters memories and why the tournament is so special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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...

Joe, Ronan and Conan are with you to recap the weekend of sport that was on today’s edition of Bits & Bobs. The Manchester derby, the hurling league final and the first games of the GAA Championship are all on the agenda, while the lads also discuss how Andy Robertson and Thomas Müller look set to move on from their respective clubs. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indospo...

Former Ireland outhalf Ian Madigan and a fresh-from-France Ruaidhri O'Connor join Joe to review the weekend's Champions Cup action, where Munster lit up La Rochelle with a dramatic win, and Leinster pummelled Harlequins at Croke Park. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is with thanks to Energia. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ See o...

Joe, Ronan and Conan wrap up another Indo Sport week with this Friday edition of Bits & Bobs, where we answer your emails. The team also debate Ange Postecoglou’s media style, Donegal’s upcoming demolition job, and what do we all think of Marcus Rashford’s change of attitude now he has left United? If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie. You can su...

Joe is joined by Golf Channel analyst Brandel Chamblee to preview Masters 2025. The guys break down Rory McIlroy's continuing quest to finally win a Green Jacket, while Brandel gives his perspective on how to best play Augusta having once finished day one in a share of the lead. Conor McKeon also stops by before his Masters trip to make Joe jealous by describing his experience amongst the azaleas...

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...

Damien Delaney joins Joe to break down a Premier League round that saw Liverpool survive a chippy derby, Arsenal stay in the race (just) and to talk about Evan Ferguson’s future. First, Ronan and Will check in on some of the more bizarre elements of the mid-week fixtures, including David Moyes’ ‘tackle for a derby’ comments and Marcus Rashford’s ‘goal involvements’. Football on Indo Sport is spons...

Joe, Will & Ronan convene for Wednesday's edition of The Football Show, as Manchester United's malaise shows no signs of halting. The lads also discuss Evan Ferguson's enduring difficulties, Troy Parrott's renaissance, Bukayo Saka's return, and a giant-killing in Germany. Meabh De Burca then checks in to preview Ireland's upcoming matches against Greece, as they look to bounce back from their rece...

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to look ahead to a big weekend of Champions Cup knockout rugby. The panel start off by discussing Jack Crowley's contract negotiations, with Ian giving an insight into what players weigh up when considering a new deal. Munster's trip to La Rochelle, why their half-backs are a 'big advantage' against Ronan O'Gara's side and Leinster's Croke Park cl...

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...

Joe has returned for this Monday special of Bits & Bobs, where Ronan and Will get through the weekend’s biggest talking points. Ronan O’Gara’s jeopardy in France, Rory McIlroy’s hot form, refereeing of football’s top forwards and the backlash towards Trent Alexander-Arnold are all on the menu. Email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

European boxing champion, now coach, Eric Donovan joins Conan and Shane Keegan on the Coaching Panel this Friday afternoon. Building resilience and feeling valued are two of the elements thrashed out, as well as the mentality required when gearing up for competition. The lads also delve into the difference between minding individuals and looking after entire teams, and ponder where exactly is the...

Conan, Will and Conor team up for this Bits and Bobs fresh off the news that Carlow manager Shane Curran has stepped away, which asks the question about why mid-season manager changes aren’t more common in GAA? Elsewhere, the secret goalkeeper #2 messages in, Rory McIlroy’s pre-Masters form, and memories of getting dressed down by sports stars in the press room. Email us at indosportpodcast@indepe...

Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to discuss Andy Farrell's Lions announcement after he revealed his coaching staff on Wednesday. The panel debate whether so many Irish coaches going on the tour could harm the national team, if Owen Farrell will get picked by his father as well as looking ahead to all the provincial action and round two of the Women's Six Nations. Our rugby cover...

Will Slattery is joined by Shane Brennan to discuss the sporting news of the day, from Andy Farrell announcing his Lions assistant coaches to Rory McIlroy's Masters lead in to the looming possibility of Trent Alexander-Arnold leaving Liverpool for Real Madrid. Shane then chats to County Down's Charlie Smyth to discuss life in the NFL with the New Orleans Saints after his first season with the team...