Irish Examiner Sport

New Zealand has won global attention — and praise — for its handling of the COVID-19 crisis. Last month government officials enforced one of the earliest and toughest self-isolation measures in the world but now appear to be reaping the rewards of such a policy. Denise Durkin is President of the Wellington GAA club and she told Colm O’Connor that huge credit must be given to the leadership of Prim...

Goalscorer in Wexford's last All-Ireland final win in 1996, Tom Dempsey revisits those emotional glory days with Anthony Daly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Munster outhalf JJ Hanrahan joins Duncan Casey and Duncan Williams. What are Munster players doing at the moment? The tough transition to schools rugby at Rockwell. How Dylan Hartley looked after him at Northampton. Readjusting to life when he returned to Munster. Rassie unlike anyone he'd ever encountered. How he hit rock bottom last season after a nightmare against Zebre. Learning to cope with t...

Darragh Lynch is a physiotherapist based in Los Angeles and has first-hand experience of treating patients with COVID-19.The Clonakilty native, who is a member of the LA Cougars Gaelic Football club, spoke to Colm O’Connor about how US medics are dealing with the disease and also revealed how physiotherapy is important in the recovery process for many patients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...

Only time will tell if Sweden's approach to battling the coronavirus was the right strategy. Officials there have taken a more lenient than lockdown approach to the disease. Though large gatherings are banned and people are asked to work from home, primary and secondary schools remain open as do gyms, bars and restaurants — once social distancing is observed. Colm O'Connor spoke to the chairman of...

Mark Landers and TJ Ryan join Anthony Daly to pick their ultimate Munster selection. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Karl Breen is chairman of the Moscow Shamrocks GAA club. The Blarney native spoke with Colm O'Connor on Thursday about the impact the coronavirus is having on day to day life in the Russian capital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Westmeath stalwart turned selector Brendan Murtagh joins Anthony Daly to discuss how counties outside hurling's elite can join the top tier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Irish Examiner soccer writers Liam Mackey and Brendan O'Brien join Larry Ryan to discuss the early end to Mick McCarthy's reign as Ireland manager. How have the FAI handled the succession stakes? What now for Robbie Keane? Was Mick fairly treated? Will Stephen Kenny bring radical change? And much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In normal times this would be the start of the busiest week of the year in Augusta with the world's best golfers preparing to showcase their talents at the Masters. But these are far from ordinary times and the gates of Augusta National are locked while much of the surrounding city is on lockdown. To get a sense of what life is like in Georgia, Colm O'Connor reached out to Nathan Montgomery who is...

Cork native Ronan Wall is the President of LA Cougars, a Gaelic football club which is based in Los Angeles, California. As state officials bid to contain the spread of the coronavirus, he spoke to Colm O'Connor about the challenges of day to day life in the city, what Californians really think of Donald Trump, and how the Irish community are coming together in a time of uncertainty. Hosted on Aca...

Kieran Shannon and John Fogarty join Anthony Daly to discuss what will become of the GAA season. Plus Dalo tackles some listeners' questions, including finally revealing who started the row in the 1990 Clare County U21 final. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A Cork City legend at 40: "Never a dull moment so far".From dealing with Diouf in Borneo to getting Robbie Williams' underpants in a nightclub in the Potteries, George O'Callaghan has lived a life less ordinary.- The one "big massive massive mistake" he made in his career- When Arsenal 'only offered a million' for him- Pat Dolan sitting in his driveway until 5 in the morning- "Pat was very good to...

“These guys are self-motivated, self-driven. If you’re having to mind a fella or push a fella to do what’s required, you’d certainly be wondering what’s he doing in here in the first place.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr Ed Coughlan (@DrSkillAcq) has vast experience on GAA touchlines as well as working as a practice coach with top golfers all over the world. He lectures in sports science at CIT and UCD. On this podcast, he discusses how athletes and coaches can use the unprecedented shutdown on collective training to reset and reeducate and actually come back a better player. But he warns against the temptation...

Former Munster out-half Johnny Holland joins Duncan Williams and Duncan Casey.- The club v schools route to pro game- Should you play all sports for as long as possible?- Is weight classification rugby the way forward?- Is two playmakers now a minimum requirement?- Marler's grab- Plus Duncan C's big news and string quartet Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After the recent criticism GAA referees have endured, top officials Conor Lane and Fergal Horgan join Anthony Daly and Mark Landers to give the perspective of the man in the middle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Legendary racing photographer Pat Healy, Examiner racing correspondent Tommy Lyons, and the 'King of Cheltenham' Ruby Walsh join regular Cheltenham visitor Anthony Daly for a special festival preview podcast.- Memorable punting operations and coups- Pitch & toss and jumping tables- National anthems before pool finals- "Rhythm is a dancer" - The difference in reception for a winner that's been back...

Former Ireland international rugby player and women's sport lead at Sport Ireland Nora Stapleton, Irish basketball international Gráinne Dwyer, three- time camogie All-Ireland winner and Irish Examiner journalist Therese O'Callaghan, and 10-time All-Ireland winning ladies football manager Eamon Ryan discuss:- The need for women to support women.- The lack of female sportswriters.- The different to...

What makes a perfect RTE pundit? Declan McBennett fills in Tony Leen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In a special GAA podcast, Kerry great Seamus Moynihan chats highs, lows and the players he'd happily walk down Mean St beside.- Modern Kerry and a different attitude to defending- How good Dublin are- The moment in a schools game he knew David Clifford was special- Kerry's famine years- '97 still the sweetest- How the Royal disaster happened- Tyrone turning Croke Park into Times Square- Reinventin...

From Champions League semi-finals to his battle with cancer and his Rovers return, Stephen McPhail has always kept it real. Here he chats with Graham Cummins about his life in football.- Drilled by George Graham- One of Dave O'Leary's babies- The incredible rise and swift demise of Leeds- The heartbreak of relegation and letting down Eddie Gray- Regaining love for the game at Barnsley- Secret meet...

Duncan Casey and Duncan Williams take on the rugby week, joined by player turned agent John Andress.- Duncan W 'doubles up' with Cork Con and the 'legends'- Duncan C sits at the president's table and tucks into the apple tart- Will the move to a global league kill rugby? - The rugby agent who won't represent two players in the same position at the same club- Are England Ireland's kryptonite?- Fren...

TJ Ryan and Mark Landers review the Allianz Hurling League weekend with Anthony Daly. New jerseys but same CorkLimerick suffer Richie English blowWexford digging themselves out of holesWhen is a blood sub not a blood sub? Liam Cahill the story of the yearRef rage: Frees, frees and more frees. Is it time for a hurling association? And much more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inform...

Now head of youth development at Shelbourne, Stephen Henderson talks to Graham Cummins about his career as a goalkeeper and manager. He describes what angered him most about the Cobh experience, the disrespect and blame of players who gave everything for little reward. He wants a minimum wage for League of Ireland players, recalls a drinking culture that is almost gone from the league, argues with...