The Sideline Live Podcast

On episode 108 I am delighted to be joined by Sligo Senior Inter county footballer Pat Spillane Jr. Hailing from Kerry, the son of a Kerry legend, Pat moved to Dublin for work and began playing with Templeogue Club St. Judes exploding onto the scene during the 2021 Club Championship. He later committed to the Sligo football panel qualifying through his Mother originally from Sligo and played the 2...

On episode 107 I am delighted to be joined by Donegal LGFA captain and 2022 player of the year Niamh McLoughlin. This episode was recorded back in September and we discuss her career, Donegal, rule changes, looking to the 2023 season and so much more. Congratulations to Niamh on her POTY award which was presented to Niamh after recording this episode. Follow Niamh here  https://www.instagram....

On episode 106 I am delighted to be joined by Leitrim Senior Football manager and Mayo GAA legend Andy Moran. We discuss a wide variety of topics across his playing and coaching careers from movement, to kicking practice, player mentality, communication and so much more! We also discuss stories from his book including the time he met Henry Sheflin at a gym in New York plus Keelan Crowe. I thorough...

On episode 105 I am delighted to be joined by Kerry senior football selector and former laois senior managaer Mike Quirke. On this episode we discuss player development, David Clifford, how his time at laois shaped his approach with Kerry , playing multiple sports and more! I thoroughly enjoyed recording with Mike so I hope you get something from the episode Find Mike here https://linktr.ee/mike_q...

On episode 104 I am delighted to be joined by Ireland Senior men’s assistant coach, former Division 1 Davidson Wildcat and professional basketball player Puff Summers. We discuss his basketball journey from growing up in the US, to college basketball, and pursuing professional basketball contracts overseas. Puff arrived in Ireland in the 2000s and describes the ups and downs of his journey from be...

On episode 103 I am delighted to be joined by performance nutritionist and founder of Davey nutrition Daniel Davey. We discuss all things performance, his time with Leinster and the dublin footballers, the impact of relationships, sustaining success, Jim Gavin and so much more. We also touch on drinking bans, the ups and downs of his own sporting career, attributes of elite athletes and how Daniel...

On episode 102 I am delighted to be joined by 2020 Tokyo Olympic boxer and 2x National Champion Emmett Brennan. Emmet details his career, the ups and downs, leaving boxing, self belief, sports psychology and so much more! I really enjoyed chatting with Emmett so I hope you enjoy.  Find Emmet here  https://www.instagram.com/emmetbrennan/  Check out the website thesidelinelive.com Mak...

On Episode 101 I am delighted to be joined by Olympic Bronze medalist Aifric Keogh. This episode was recorded a number of weeks before her claiming silver medal at the 2022 European Championships. We discuss her career, from starting off to dropping out at age 18 to winning an olympic bronze medal. Aifric had to overcome major setbacks throughout her career as discuss her mentality as an athlete,...

On episode 100 I am delighted to be joined by 18 time all Ireland winner Reena Buckley. We discuss the secret to sustaining success, the evolution of inter county commitments, being a dual player, team culture, women in sport and so much more. Her achievements include: 18 All Ireland Medals (11 Ladies Football, 7 Camogie)  11x All Star (5x LGFA, 6x Camogie) 2x 5 in a row streaks with Cork Lad...

On episode 99 I am delighted to be joined by former Irish 7s rugby and olympian Foster Horan. We had a great laugh recording this episode, on a small time constraint (thanks to training and yapping for 30 minutes before we hit record). Foster discusses the ups and downs of his journey, with plenty of good stories, battling multiple injuries, the lifestyle of a 7s player, the olympics and so much m...

The power of resilience with Chloe Mustaki, Bristol City and Irish senior international footballer. As a teenager Chloe led and captained her Irish U19 team which included players such as Katie McCabe, Sarah Rowe, Amy O’Connor and more, to the semi finals of the European championships however felt unwell during the tournament. Within 12 months she was diagnosed with Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Chloe...

On episode 97 I am delighted to be joined by former professional soccer goalkeeper and 2013 All Ireland winner Shane supple. On this episode Shane discusses leaving professional sport at 22, the importance of having a second career, GAA vs Soccer, training behind Stephen Cluxton and more. Find Shane here: https://twitter.com/supersups1  Check out the website thesidelinelive.com Make sure to s...

On episode 96 I am delighted to be joined by Westmeath senior hurling manager Joe Fortune. Joe has also had success managing dublin club Ballyboden and underage dublin hurling panels. This is a raw and honest interview where we learn about Joe’s approach to coaching, creating set ups, how he treats the players in his teams and more.  Episode Notes: When times are tough who’s going to back you...

On episode 95 I am delighted to be joined by Irish underage international and recent NCAA graduate Matt Treacy. Matt grew up playing for Tolka Rovers before moving to a prep school in America where he earned a scholarship to Division 2 Urbana University. Following his freshman year Matt transferred to a junior college before spending his junior and senior years at NCAA D2 levels.  Matt offers...

On this episode we check in with Carlow Ladies star and 2021 LGFA Golden boot winner Cliodhna Ni Shé. This episode was recorded a number of months ago and at the time Cliodhna was just 7 weeks post ACL injury.  This episode is the first edition of our brand new check in series of short form interviews and discussions. Be sure to send on your feedback and guest suggestions.  Find Cliodhna...

On episode 92 I am delighted to be joined by Armagh senior ladies footballer and 2020 All star Blaithin Mackin. We discus her career, playing multiple positions, structured football and more. Blaithin's siblings Aimee (2020 LGFA Player of the Year), Ciaran and Connaire all play intercounty senior football with the orchard county cementing themselves as one of Ireland's most talented families in th...

On Episode 91 I am delighted to be joined by the U16 Irish soccer women’s head and senior women’s assistant coach Tom Elmes. Tom has also take charge of Wexford Youths after retiring from his own playing career. Tom has an MSc Sport Development & Coaching from Ulster University and during his first year in charge at Wexford won a league title, FAI Women’s Cup and Shield treble. It was a pleasu...

On episode 90 I am delighted to be joined by Cork senior footballer, Lecturer in sport education and six time all ireland winner Orlagh Farmer. We discuss her PHD investigating Gaelic for girls, learning from team mates and losses, sustaining success, advice to younger players and so much more.  Find Orlagh here  https://www.instagram.com/orlaghfarmer/  https://twitter.com/OrlaghFar...

On episode 89 I am delighted to be joined by 2012 London Olympian and Sports Accredited psychologist Jessie Barr. Jessie is based in the Sport Institute and works with current and upcoming stars in Irish sport. We discuss all things sports psychology including music, acceptance, outcome praising and some of the lessons she accumulated during her career. This is one of my favourite discussions to d...

On episode 88 I am delighted to be joined by Down Senior Ladies Footballer and Glentoran Captain Jessica Foy. Jessica made history earlier this year becoming the first professional female soccer player in Northern Ireland. This interview was recorded in March and since our chat Jessica was named on the Lidl National League Division 3 team of the league. If that wasn't enough, Jessica won an All Ir...

On episode 87 I am delighted to be joined by St. Judes Camogie Manager, Chartered Physiotherapist and Dublin Camogie Coach Donie Fox. Donie also played inter county hurling for Galway and Dublin before moving into coaching. He also works with elite level athletes previously with Olympian Nadia Power and International soccer players. Donie is a wealth of knowledge and somebody I have been following...

On Episode 86 I am delighted to be joined by former professional rugby player and now CFL Kicker Tadhg Leader. Tadhg’s family is rooted in ruby and he represented Connacht and Ireland at underage levels before spending time in Italy in the US. His tine in the states qualified him to play for the USA Men’s rugby team however he turned his talents to American Football in 2020 and his journey has now...

On Episode 85 I am delighted to be joined by 2010 All Ireland Winning captain and Dublin legend Denise Masterson. We discuss the benefits of playing multiple sports, rising through the ranks and becoming captain, leadership, the evolution of ladies football, moving into management, biscuits and more! A big thanks to Field Queens for sponsoring the episode A big thanks to our sponsor Field Queens h...

On episode 84 we learn about what it takes to become world class with Irish senior hockey goalkeeper and 2018 World Cup Goalkeeper of the tournament Ayeisha McFerran Ayeisha is currently playing professionally in Holland int he best league in the world and is sponsored by brands including Red Bull. The 25 year old has accumulated over 100 caps for Ireland and was named Goalkeeper of the Tournament...

On Episode 83 I am delighted to be joined by one of the leading female athletic development coaches in Gaelic Games Cliodhna O'Connor. Cliodhna has worked with All Ireland Club Champions Cuala, Dublin Senior Hurlers, Dublin Senior Ladies Footballers and the Irish Hockey team. Cliodhna had a successful playing career of her own donning the number 1 jersey for Dublin and is currently completing...