The Sideline Eye Podcast

Jim McCorry helped Armagh go from Division Three to Division One and joins us to preview this weekends games in the hope the Orchard County can stay in the top tier!

Aaron Kernan speaks to us about the disappointment of only getting a draw against Donegal, but of the positive aspects that led to such a terrific performance.

Former Armagh and Clan na Gael star Barry O'Hagan joins myself and Paddy Savage from his home in Donegal and he talks us through his native counties chances this weekend as Armagh hope to secure their Division One status.

Aaron Kernan is our guest once again today as we reflect on Armagh's five point defeat to Tyrone. We also have an exclusive interview with Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney who gives us his thoughts after the game.

Jim McCorry speaks to us in the build up to Armagh's second NFL game of 2021. McCorry was Kieran McGeeney's right hand man for the previous three seasons but is not involved with the side now. He joins myself and Paddy Savage to discuss the weekends game.

It's been nine years coming but Armagh are finally back competing in the top tier and got their 2021 season off to a winning start! Aaron Kernan and Paddy Savage are along with us today to analyse the game.

Football returns this weekend and we look forward to Armagh's first game in Division One since 2012 when they face Monaghan on Sunday. Paddy Savage is once again our guest while former Monaghan star Dessie Mone also chats to us about the game!

Ethan Rafferty joins us on today's show as he outlines his Dream Team, made up of the best players he has lined out with for Grange, Armagh and UUJ.

Barry Shannon played in five county finals with Dromintee, losing each of them to Crossmaglen during the noughties before winning his first championship title with Forkhill in 2020. Shannon also played for UUJ and Armagh.

Following the release of the Armagh GAA Club All-Stars, Paddy Savage and Peter Nugent join me as we discuss the selections on the All-Star team, the Players of the Year and we also hear from the Junior Footballer of the Year, Tony Canning!

Joining us on today's show to discuss his Dream Team is Clan na Gael and Armagh star forward Stefan Campbell. 'Soupy' enjoyed a great 2020, taking the captains armband while in the orange and white as well as helping Clans claim Intermediate Championship success.

Paul Courtney tell us his Dream Team. Courtney enjoyed a spell playing for Dublin side St Jude's but is now back playing for his home club Ballyhegan. A Sigerson Cup winner with QUB in 2007, Courtney also picked up an Ulster Minor medal the same year, starring at centre-field for both teams.

Niall Grimley has shared the field with some of the best players in Ireland, having played for his country during the 2017 International Rules series. The Madden man has also been a consistent starter for Armagh over the last number of years.

Conor McNally picked up a Sigerson Cup medal with DCU in 2015 and played in the 2016 Sigerson Final while he also represented Armagh at underage level and helped his county reach the 2011 Ulster Minor Final.

Killeavy's Kyle Mallon tell us his 'Dream Team' of players he has played with at club, county and university level. A Sigerson Cup winner with St Mary's in 2017, Mallon has also played for Armagh at underage level.

Jack Grugan picks his 'Dream Team', made up of players he has played with at club, county and university level with Ballymacnab, Armagh and St Mary's University.

John Morrison was a legendary figure in GAA circles and a genius in the coaching world. On today's show we remember the great man, on the second anniversary of his death. Paddy Savage, Jim McCorry and Turlough O'Brien all share their memories and stories of John Morrison.

On today’s podcast we look back at the Armagh under 21 side that were crowned All-Ireland champions in 2004. The team featured many household names and a high percentage of the team went on to represent Armagh at the highest level. Full forward that year Ronan Austin joins me and Paddy to discuss the historic year.

Will the 2020 season be finished? Or will we head straight into the 2021 league? That's the big questions surrounding club football in Armagh and joining me to discuss the topics are Paddy Savage, Paul Hagan and Ruairi Cunningham.

Who will replace Jim McCorry as Armagh assistant manager? Paddy Savage and Niall McCoy join us as we discuss the likely candidates who may be in line to join Kieran McGeeney's management team! 

Myself and Paddy Savage discuss all the off-field topics in the first podcast of the season! Over the last number of weeks, Armagh GAA have received both good and bad news, with changes coming to the management team and the playing squad. Jim McCorry has stepped away from his number two role while Armagh have added Kieran Donaghy to the coaching team. Some players have been recalled to the panel w...

This weekend Armagh Ladies look forward to their third Ulster Final appearances in as many seasons. Joining us to look forward to the encounter is Armagh forward Catherine Marley.

Ciara Donnelly was the star of the show in Armagh's All-Ireland victory scoring 0-13 by herself. On todays show we look back at the historic win with the Player of the Match from the game Ciara Donnelly!

Armagh Camogie team hope to be crowned All-Ireland Champions this weekend while it was Heartbreak for the Armagh Ladies on Saturday! We speak to Caroline O’Hanlon about the Ladies loss to Dublin while looking forward to the Camogie All-Ireland Final with Rachael Merry!

We have an all Ladies Special lined up today as we look back on the Camogs reaching the All-Ireland Final by seeing off Tyrone! Joint Captain Orlagh Murray joins us to talks us through their victory. Blaithin Mackin is also on the show today as the Armagh Ladies look forward to their semi final clash with All-Ireland Champions Dublin!