The42 Podcasts

A member of one of the great Kerry football families is our latest guest, as he remembers the 2006 All-Ireland quarter-final showdown with Armagh.

In Episode 5, former Kildare captain Eamonn Callaghan opens up about a vital meeting with Kieran McGeeney in 2010 that changed his whole approach to Gaelic football.

Cork ladies football legend Brid Stack, who won a remarkable 11 All-Ireland medals, looks back at 2007 final against Mayo - when she marked the great Cora Staunton and was named Player of the Match.

We hear from Wexford football hero Matty Forde about a day he caught the eye - thanks to his hair, his boots and his scoring - in Episode 3 of our Life Changing Moments podcast series with UPMC.

In Episode 2 of our new series with UPMC, we hear from one of Kilkenny's most gifted former hurlers about a turning point in his career - in the 2010 All-Ireland semi-final win over Cork at Croke Park.

In the first episode of this new series with UPMC, Waterford hurling legend Dan Shanahan relives a day that is etched in his memory and explains how that experience gave him the confidence to reach the very top of the game.

This week’s Behind The Lines is a special episode as part of The42’s Genius Week, in which we celebrate the genius of the late Hugh McIlvanney. We’re delighted to be joined by Gary Lineker to do so, who became a friend of McIlvanney’s, and delivered a eulogy at his funeral. Gary also shares his memories of McIlvanney, and his opinions on what made him the best sportswriter of them all. (We also le...

Behind The Lines is the sportswriting podcast from the42. Every fortnight, host Gavin Cooney chats to some well-known journalists about their careers, the industry and most importantly, their favourite pieces. BTL is exclusive to The42 members. You can join or just learn more at members.the42.ie. In the meantime, we hope you enjoy this taster.

A selection of the best bits from the dozen episodes of The Football Family podcast that aired in 2019, featuring Roy O'Donovan, Louise Quinn, Karl Moore, Graham Barrett, Derek Coughlan, Brian Barry-Murphy, Mark Yeates, Rianna Jarrett, Dean Delany, Dominic Foley, Zack Elbouzedi and Keith Fahey. To become a member and hear more of The Football Family, visit http://members.the42.ie

With Dessie Farrell having assumed the hot seat in the biggest job in the GAA, Fintan O'Toole was joined by The Irish Sun's Gordon Manning to look ahead to the post-Jim Gavin era whilst also asking the question, 'Can Dessie Farrell be our Greta Thunberg?' Including: 01:05 - The best/worst job in Gaelic Football? 05:27 - A licence to experiment 07:33 - What new faces can we expect to see? 09:30 - D...

Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Keith Fahey speaks candidly to Paul Dollery about mental health and the personal challenges he has endured. Access to The Football Family is normally exclusive to The42.ie members. However, due to the potential for Keith Fahey's message to aid others who may be experiencing similarly tough times, we've decided to make this episode freely available to all. If y...

In the final episode of 'Sonia' we find her at her lowest hour, Atlanta 1996. It's her second Olympics and again, Ireland expects and demands. We then go back a year to see just why the Irish public were just so expectant as Sonia becomes World Champion in Gothenburg. Sonia finally climbed on to the Olympic podium in Sydney eight years on from coming so close in Barcelona - it had been a long, but...

In Episode Two we meet Sonia on the start lines of the 1993 World Championships in Stuttgart. It's two years on from the Barcelona Olympics and Sonia is a household name. In Stuttgart the nation sits back ready to bear witness to her cementing her place as an Irish Sporting Icon with Gold at the World Championships. But Ma Junren and his squad of Chinese runners have different plans. Stuttgart tur...

Thanks to the heroics of Wayne McCullough and Michael Carruth in the boxing ring, the 1992 Barcelona Olympics will forever live in the Irish sporting lexicon as one of the great summers -- and in the 1990s, there were a few. But while the boxers were bagging gold and silver, a new star that would shine throughout the decade was taking her first steps at the Olympics: Sonia O'Sullivan. In Episode O...

Irish cricket player Kevin O'Brien joins Ryan Bailey to chat about a historic year for Irish cricket and his upcoming travels to Nepal.

With Ireland hoping to beat the All Blacks at home for the first time this Saturday, Murray and Gavan are joined by Irish Examiner columnist Ronan O'Gara to look ahead to the match, recount past tests and chat about the coaching life.

Leinster rugby star James Lowe joins to chat about his Movember Foundation Ireland campaign, as well as his form at Leinster, showing his parents around Ireland and Ireland's upcoming test against his native New Zealand.

Dubliner Mick Clohisey speaks to Ryan Bailey after winning the national marathon championship on Sunday in his hometown of Dublin.

Ryan Bailey chats to the man who's been at the helm of the Dublin marathon since 1997 about last minute prep, what to expect on race day and the best recovery techniques.

Gavan Casey joins Ryan Bailey with all the latest news and reaction from Khabib v McGregor.

Fresh off their victory at the World Rowing Championships, Skibbereen's Gary and Paul O'Donovan join Ryan Bailey to chat about their gold medal race, life after rowing and the upcoming Olympic cycle.

Leinster and Ireland player Devin Toner joined Ryan Bailey to chat about setting up for life after rugby and the apprehensions that come with it; how he's managed to be one of the most consistently fit players over the years and more.

All-Ireland winner and Dublin full-back Sinead Finnegan joined us on the Ladies Football Show to talk about how competitive the Dublin panel was this year and sharing an All-Ireland win with her sister. The42's Kevin O'Brien also joined us to recap on the timeline of events with the Mayo and Carnacon's ladies teams.

Three time All-Ireland winner with Tyrone Sean Cavanagh joins Kevin O'Brien to talk about his career and his new autobiography, "The Obsession".

We're joined by Cork captain Ciara O'Sullivan, Tyrone captain Neamh Woods and Louth captain Kate Flood to preview this Sunday's All-Ireland junior, intermediate and senior football finals.