Indo Sport

Michael Verney, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan have the band back together for a crossover episode of the Indo Sport and Indo GAA podcasts. 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...

Sinead Kissane is joined by Ireland rugby star Aoife Wafer, who popped into studio yesterday to discuss the start of the Six Nations and her breakout 12 months. Although Ireland came up short against France on Saturday in their opening game, Wafer's brace once again marked her out as the team's star performer. She tells Sinead about her ambitions for the World Cup later this year, and the first-ev...

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...

Former Ireland international Gary Breen joins Dan McDonnell for a breakdown of an international window where Ireland ran out victorious over Bulgaria - not once, but twice. However, early concessions and a question over strength of play still remain ahead of a tough qualifying campaign. First, Dan joins the ‘buzz brothers’ Conan and Will to get a sense of how we’re all feeling. Football on Indo Sp...

Acclaimed author & journalist Don McRae joins Conor McKeon to discuss 'The Last Bell', his final boxing book of a 50-year career covering the sport. Don delves into his incomparable experiences with fighters from Mike Tyson to Katie Taylor and countless in between. He also frames his 'dysfunctional' relationship with a sport which has shown him the highest highs, but also the 'worst kind of darkne...

Ireland come from behind to beat Bulgaria in Plovdiv, but not everyone is impressed... Dion Fanning joins Conán to thrash out just how happy we're really allowed to be. Ronan and Will fill out the panel first to get into the Matt Doherty discussion, and look at where that Troy Parrott touch ranks in the best "I Wasn't Expecting That..." moments of post-World Cup Ireland. Football on Indo Sport is...

Former Ireland internationals Jackie Shiels and Hannah Tyrrell join Sinead Kissane to preview this year’s Women’s Six Nations, where the squad ask if Ireland can carry confidence into their match-up with France this weekend. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will is joined by Vincent Hogan, former chief sports writer of the Irish Independent, to remember Eddie Jordan, the F1 legend who died today at the age of 76. Vincent looks back on the Dubliner's rise through the motorsport ranks, from the skeptical reaction in Ireland, to his F1 dream, all the way up to winning a first Grand Prix with Jordan Racing in 1998. If you'd like to get in touch with the...

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...

Indo Sport’s Dan McDonnell & Aidan Fitzmaurice join Conan Doherty from snowy Plovdiv to preview Ireland’s upcoming double header, discuss team selection headaches surrounding Evan Ferguson, Matt Doherty et al, and chat through the fractious nature of football in Bulgaria at present. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ruaidhri O'Connor is joined by Cian Tracey and Chris Jones of the BBC to review Six Nations 2025. Ruaidhri asks the panel why the vibes are so different around France, England and Ireland considering all three teams won four games out of five. Ireland's need to find new players, the prospect of Simon Easterby joining Andy Farrell on the Lions tour and whether Caelan Doris or Maro Itoje should capt...

Conán has assembled a stellar team of coaching minds for this St Patrick’s Day special. All-Ireland winner & camogie coach Sarah O’Donovan joins him in studio, as does long-time soccer & GAA coach Shane Keegan, and Leitrim Senior Football manager Steven Poacher, all of whom give their insights into the evolving world of coaching. Contact time, ways to increase female participation, and the importa...

Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey deliver their verdict from the Stadio Olimpico as Ireland end the Six Nations with a hard-fought victory. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Bits & Bobs day on the Indo Sport podcast, as the lads reflect on the latest sporting headlines, including an Old Trafford penalty bonanza, Heimer's olive branch, Thomas Tuchel's eye-catching England squad, and Unai Emery's quest for vindication. Also on the agenda is what exactly constitutes 'fan culture', are GAA goalkeepers being cut adrift by new law changes, and some other mailbag topics...

Ronan, Will & Shane reflect on last night’s drama in Madrid, as Atleti once again came undone at the hands of their Real overlords. Irish golf star Leona Maguire also joins the show to chat about her season, as the Irish Open in Carton House approaches. The lads also delve into whether sports coverage on TV is all that it seems [it isn't], Warren Gatland’s ‘woke’ comments, Ireland’s squad announce...

Will is joined by Cian Tracey and Eddie O'Sullivan to look ahead to Ireland's final Six Nations game against Italy. Simon Easterby's response to Fabien Galthie's post-match press conference last Saturday is up for discussion as is the team selection for Italy, with Jack Crowley getting the nod to start and a number of big names returning. Eddie shares his concerns over Ireland's age profile while...

Will is joined by Cathal Dennehy to reflect on Ireland's dramatic Sunday at the European Indoor Athletics Championship that saw Sarah Healy win a gold medal and Kate O'Connor and Mark English take home bronze. Cathal breaks down the challenges each athlete had to face to claim glory and discusses the prospect of more Irish medals at major competitions in the near future. See omnystudio.com/listene...

Will is joined in studio by Niall Quinn to talk about the upcoming Italia 90 reunion, how Evan Ferguson can get on track and the funding shortfall in Irish football. Before that, Ronan Mullen pops into the studio to reflect on PSG's Champions League win over Liverpool and Man United's ambitious design for a 'new Trafford'. Our football coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Sky Sports. If you...

Will & Ronan are joined in studio by some sporting royalty, as Rod Woodson – one of the NFL's greatest ever players, legend of the Pittsburgh Steelers, and Super Bowl winner with the Baltimore Ravens, stopped by ahead of the Steelers' visit to Dublin. The lads discuss Rod's legendary career path, from a unique upbringing in Indiana, to being an aspiring track athlete in Ireland, and eventually a 1...

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. 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 Yo...

Dion Fanning is in studio to talk about Darwin Nunez the hero, and Liverpool's worthiness as Premier League champions. Arsenal draw at Old Trafford amidst plenty of 'wall talk', measurement angst, over-celebration contention, and Mikel Arteta v Patrick Davison. Heimir Hallgrímsson's Late Late Show interview also sparks some renewed discussion about Irish football, while Conán Doherty & Ronan Mulle...

Will Slattery is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Ian Madigan to reflect on France's emphatic Six Nations win over Ireland. Ireland's third-quarter collapse, the lack of speed in the team and some majestic French play is all on the menu. Fabien Galthie's reaction to Antoine Dupont's injury and how Ireland have managed the out-half situation are up for discussion too. Our rugby coverage on Indo Spor...

Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey convene at The Aviva Stadium after France emphatically ended Ireland's Grand Slam aspirations with a dominant display in Dublin. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Conan & Conor gather for this Friday's edition of Bits & Bobs, as we sift through the day's sports agenda, and dip back into the listener mailbag. 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.com/listener for privacy informat...

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Cian Tracey to give their final verdict on Ireland's Six Nations showdown with France. The lads kick off by discussing the team news, including Jamie Osborne's surprise inclusion and Fabien Galthie's decision to pick a 7/1 split on the bench. Ian then delves into France's 'secret weapon' in the kicking game before Ian and Cian explore how Ireland can deal with Anto...