RTÉ GAA Podcast
Cathal Mullaney and the RTÉ Sport team cover the biggest issues in football and hurling, preview and review weekend action with top GAA analysts.
Episodes
Limerick and Galway advance, Clare go out with a fight, Cork collapse once more | RTÉ GAA Podcast
The two Shanes - McGrath and Dowling - join Cathal Mullaney and Rory O'Neill after the weekend's All-Ireland hurling semi-finals.Galway ambushed Cork to make the decider for the first time in eight years, where they'll meet Limerick - who they faced in 2018 - once more.Clare died with their boots on, but Cork once again faded away in the second half a big game at Croke Park.Limerick are on a missi
Kerry and Dublin to renew classic rivalry | Louth and Mayo with a massive opportunity | Tailteann Cup up for grabs
Tomás Ó Sé and Brian Fenton join Cathal Mullaney to look forward to All-Ireland football semi-final weekend.It's Kerry and Dublin, the sport's biggest rivalry, but the Dubs cause another surprise, or will the men from the Kingdom edge closer to back-to-back titles.Before that, on Saturday, Louth are looking to reach the biggest game in football for the first time since 1957, while expectation grow
Seasoned Louth | Frustrating Galway | High-risk Mayo | Vulnerable Kerry
Cathal Mullaney is joined by Ciaran Whelan and Nigel Dunne to look back on a breathtaking weekend of football action as the four semi-finalists for the All-Ireland were decided.00:30 - Best weekend of football this year? Whelo says it is definitely a forwards' game now.3:00 - Louth-Monaghan review. The story of the weekend. Monaghan like chaos and don't know what to do against 14. Missing McCaul a
Shane McGrath and Shane Dowling on semi-finals | What tweaks can improve hurling?
The Shanes, McGrath and Dowling, join Cathal Mullaney to preview the All-Ireland hurling semi-finals this weekend.How do they see Limerick getting on against neighbours Clare, and does Galway's gameplan stand up to the test of Cork?While the lads also share a few ideas on how to improve the sport.0:30 - Minor hurling final review as Limerick overcame Tipperary at the death.08:10 - Limerick-Clare p
Scary Kerry | Lee the meme goes global | Jacks are back
Cathal Mullaney is joined by Lee Keegan and Brian Fenton to look back on the Round 3 action last week, digest the draw and look forward to this weekend's quarter-final action.The lads also touch on Lee's new-found fame as a Spanish World Cup meme and Brian catches us up on his travels - watching Dublin on his phone in a Malaga Airport queue that included Ciaran Whelan. That's a lot of Dublin midfi
Hurling is hard | Quarter-final review with Shane McGrath
Shane McGrath joins Cathal Mullaney to rake over the coals of two very disappointing hurling quarter-finals and give his own input on the debate about how to improve the standard of hurling across the country and reduce the perceived gap between Leinster and Munster.TIMESTAMPS00:20- Shane McGrath holidaying in Costa del Centerparcs02:30 - The step up for Offaly in terms of fitnes and physicality.
Hurling Man is fearful and Dónal Burke as Dublin sweeper? | RTÉ GAA Podcast
This week on the RTÉ GAA Hurling podcast, Shane McGrath insists that - if Dublin want to pull one over on Clare - they need to drop Dónal Burke back as a sweeper. And Rory O'Neill explains to us why 'Hurling Man' is fearful - but he needn't be! Cathal Mullaney and the RTÉ Sport team take a look at all the biggest issues in football and hurling, plus preview and review the weekend's action wit
Peak Biffo analysis and players chickening out | RTÉ GAA Podcast
Cathal Mullaney and the RTÉ Sport team take a look at all the biggest issues in football and hurling, plus preview and review the weekend's action with RTÉ's top GAA analysts.This week, Nigel Dunne holds his hands up over his Cork prediction following their massive win and Ballybofey. And Dessie Dolan wonders if players too often take the easy way out in front of goal.See omnystudio.com/listener f
Munster final delivers | Galway with a statement of intent | Queally calls time | RTÉ GAA Podcast
Shane McGrath joins Cathal Mullaney and Rory O'Neill after Limerick and Galway claim provincial honours.Laois are also celebrating after winning the Joe McDonagh Cup, while Waterford are on the search for a new manager.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kerry and Dublin on the brink | Quarter-final spots up for grabs | RTÉ GAA Podcast
Brian Fenton and Dessie Dolan join Cathal Mullaney to preview a bumper weekend of All-Ireland SFC Round 2 action.Attention starts in Salthill as high-flying Westmeath look to return to the quarter-finals after a 20-year hiatus.Can Donegal book their place in the next round as they host Cork?There's a repeat of the 2021 All Ireland Final as Mayo and Tyrone battle it out.Brian dissects the Dublin di
Capital gains to be made | Who needs Munster more | RTÉ GAA Podcast
Brendan Cummins joins Cathal Mullaney and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to a weekend of hurling finals.Dublin beat Galway in the Leinster round robin but it's the Tribesmen who are the slight favourites ahead of their clash at Croke Park.In Munster, Limerick are heading to Leeside on a revenge mission for last year's loss to Cork on penalties.There's also the Joe McDonagh final, as Laois and Carlow l
Kerry content with Kildare | Louth unambitious | Éamonn's Love Island conundrum | RTÉ GAA Podast
Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Nigel Dunne join Cathal Mullaney to cast an eye over the All-Ireland SFC draw.Can Cavan put Dublin out of their misery and have Louth set their ambitions too low?Cork face a nightmare journey to Donegal but our panel disagree on whether that's a game to go after.Teams who are targeting Sam Maguire will need to produce their best at Croke Park, and it's a challenge to bring p
Dublin's day comes | Kilkenny in decline | Offaly keep the faith | Cork and Limerick on collision course | RTÉ GAA Podcast
Shane McGrath and Rory O'Neill join Cathal Mullaney after Kilkenny failed to make the All-Ireland Championship for the first time since 1996.Is it a blip or a sign of a more terminal decline for the Cats? And what of Dublin, who are aiming for their second Leinster title of the century.It was also a massive weekend for Offaly, who secured their passage into the race for the Liam MacCarthy.Munster
Donegal have Kerry's number | Meath and Rossies disappoint | Can Westmeath deliver again? | RTÉ GAA Podcast
Brian Fenton and Mike Quirke join Cathal Mullaney as the fallout from Kerry v Donegal Part III continues.Has justice been served for Jim McGuinness, and was David Clifford lucky to escape punishment in Killarney, and what can done to avoid similar scenes in the future?Cork and Tyrone came good last weekend, but what of Meath and Roscommon?Westmeath are back in action after their Leinster triumph,
Kilkenny and Tipp trauma, 'Jesus, bubbles is class'
Cathal Mullaney previews the last weekend of the Leinster and Munster Championship round robin on the hurling RTÉ GAA Podcast with Shane McGrath and Rory O'Neill, where this are big birthday celebrations and plenty of stories from the former Tipp hurler including one involving Cian Lynch and John 'Bubbles' O'Dwyer. Our panel run the rule over the trials and tribulations of six-in-a-row Leinst
Westmeath plan works | Orange orchard blooms in Ulster | All-Ireland to begin | RTÉ GAA Podcast
Nigel Dunne and Éamonn Fitzmaurice join Cathal Mullaney after Westmeath's ambush on Dublin worked.The panel discuss how the Lake County got past the Dubs.In Ulster, an Armagh panel with plenty of Celtic Crosses finally brought their provincial drought to an end.The All-Ireland series begins this weekend. Is it open, or will Kerry defend their crown?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati
Offaly’s new favourite tag, Tipp’s season on the line and the 90s rivalry revival
Cathal Mullaney is joined by Shane McGrath and Rory O'Neill to preview a crucial weekend in hurling, with Leinster taking centre stage.Shane makes the case for Offaly breaking out of Leinster, admitting he may have underestimated a side now playing to its strengths. With their fate in their own hands, the focus turns to how they’ll handle a new favourites tag ahead of their clash with Wexford (3:3
Rossies run riot | Kerry too smart for Cork | Westmeath plot great shock | RTÉ GAA Podcast
Brian Fenton and Enda McGinley join Cathal Mullaney to reflect on Roscommon's epic Connacht final triumph.Kerry looked professional in dispatching old foes Cork, but the Rebels lacked a real game plan, according to the panel.This weekend, Westmeath will try to stop the Dubs at Croke Park, while Armagh might finally land an Ulster title, two years after much of their squad collected their Celtic Cr
Brilliance of Barry Nash | Cork testing tweaks | Dublin-Wexford niggle
Shane McGrath dials in to chat with Cathal Mullaney and Rory O'Neill ahead of another weekend of provincial hurling action.Rory is quick to remind Shane of all the Cork teams in action this week, with Barry Walsh set to line out for the Cork Under-20s and seniors this week - is there fear of burnout (3:00)?There is a mea culpa from Shane (5:00) for his Clare prediction. He accepts Limerick very go
Westmeath boom is back, early noughties reminiscing and the higgledy piggledy All-Ireland structure
Dessie Dolan and Ciaran Whelan join Cathal Mullaney to discuss the latest Gaelic football news and look ahead to the provincial finals.First up (2:00) the lads give their thoughts on the All-Ireland SFC draw being held before the finals. Whelo reckons it changes the direction of the conversation and raises the question of whether the "higgledy piggledy" structures should be flipped? Provincials a
Stephen Bennett's tiny hurl, Cork hype train and woeful Wexford
Shane McGrath joins Cathal Mullaney and Rory O'Neill on the hurling edition of the RTÉ GAA Podcast to discuss the weekend's action in Munster and Leinster, look ahead to Clare v Limerick, and delving into the Antrim situation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Death, taxes and Clifford on the loop | Down screengrab motivation
Brian Fenton is back in studio with Cathal Mullaney to reflect on the weekend and look ahead to the upcoming fixtures, with Dessie Dolan dialling in from Costa del Westmeath.The lads rake over the coals of Mayo's heavy defeat to Roscommon (4:00) and the influence of a good (or bad) kickout under these rules. Can Roscommon back it up against Galway (14:00), who were less than impressive against Lei
Déise's growing belief and Kilkenny woes
Shane McGrath, Rory O'Neill and Cathal Mullaney reconvene to look back on the opening weekend of the hurling championship and look ahead to round 2 on the RTÉ GAA Podcast.Shane rakes over the embers of Tipp's defeat to Cork (18:00).With the Premier heading to Walsh Park, Shane fears for his native county as a fired-up Waterford will fully believe they can win after an encouraging showing in defeat
Leinster Championship football is back with a bang | Connacht rivalrys | Dublin's woes
Five-time All-Ireland winning former Kerry footballer Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Offaly football stalwart Nigel Dunne join Cathal Mullaney on the football edition of the RTÉ GAA Podcast as they reflect on the opening weekend of the Championship. There's reaction from the panel to Westmeath's hugely impressive victory over local rivals Meath along with a look back at Dublin's narrow win against Wicklow
Ryder Cup plan, media motivation and Leinster false economy
Cathal Mullaney is joined by Shane McGrath, Marty Morrissey and Rory O'Neill on the hurling edition of the RTÉ GAA Podcast as excitement builds ahead of the start of the provincial hurling championships.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Brian Fenton in the big chair as Dublin enter the provincial football fray
Seven-time All-Ireland winning former Dublin footballer Brian Fenton and Westmeath legend Dessie Dolan join Cathal Mullaney on the football edition of the RTÉ GAA Podcast to look back at the weekend's results in Gaelic football and cast an eye ahead to how the 2026 championship will play out.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tyrone under pressure | Provincials most exciting in memory
Enda McGinley and Rory O'Neill join Cathal Mullaney to look ahead to the start of the provincial championships this weekend, with Enda feeling Tyrone are under big pressure to deliver. He also explains why the competitions are the most open in years with a look to the busy start in Leinster. Watch the RTÉ GAA Podcast on the RTÉ Sport Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCH_7bF90y
League proves Limerick still the team to beat in 2026
Cathal Mullaney is joined by Shane McGrath on this week's RTÉ GAA podcast, as we recap wins for Limerick and Clare in the Allianz Hurling League Division 1A and 1B finals on Sunday.The panel discuss whether Limerick's victory has laid down a mark as the Munster championship approaches, while we also look at what Cork manager Ben O'Connor will take from the campaign.See omnystudio.com/listener for
The Limerick v Cork, league finals barometer and Duignan's rugby sidequest
Offaly great Michael Duignan and RTÉ Sport's Damian Lawlor join Cathal Mullaney to preview the weekend's league finals in hurling, namely the clash of Limerick and Cork in Division 1A and the 1B decider between Clare and Dublin.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Donegal’s tactical innovation, Clifford’s quiet day, and a frustrating Division 2 finish
Cathal Mullaney is joined by Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Rory O'Neill to sort through the weekend's Allianz Football League finals. Unsurprisingly there were two somewhat disappointed men in Éamonn and Rory, with both Kerry and Cork missing out in their respective finals, but as will be revealed, in very different ways. Éamonn explained that Kerry's 13-point loss to Donegal will not hav
Does winning the league matter? | New SFC structure explained
Ciaran Whelan and Rory O'Neill join Cathal Mullaney in studio to look ahead to this weekend's Allianz Football League finals.First Whelo recalls his one and only league final appearance, which took place in Cork... for some reason. He hasn't dwelt on it much in the 30-odd years since.The league finals mean different things to different teams (04:00), with the likes of Wexford, Longford and Carlow
Michael Lyster memories | Blockbuster Football Leagues | Hurling final Croker snub | RTÉ GAA Podcast
Cathal Mullaney is joined by Enda McGinley, Shane McGrath and Damian Lawlor to reflect on an exhilirating final round of Allianz League games over the weekend.They also pay tribute to Michael Lyster following the death of the legendary The Sunday Game presenter over the weekend (00:30).The football chat starts with divisions 3 and 4 (5:30), where Wexford pulled off the heist of the weekend to gain
Cork's shot at Division 1 | Do Munster hurling sides meet too often?
The Allianz Leagues reach their final round of round robin games with plenty still to be decided.The four football divisions are the more intriguing, and Peter Canavan joins Cathal Mullaney and Rory O'Neill to run through the permutations.Hurling (35:00) has less on the line, but the de facto semi-final between Limerick and Galway does raise a couple of talking points.See omnystudio.com/listener f
Refreshed Roscommon and Cork’s Division 1 destiny decider
Cathal Mullaney and Conor Neville from the RTÉ Sport team are joined by Éamonn Fitzmaurice to take a look at round 6 of the Allianz football league. Éamonn boldly proposes that Kerry may be entering an era similar to Jim Gavin's Dublin from 2015-2020 (4:45). Mayo's attacking game (7:50) against Kerry was broken down, with the ex-Kerry manager stating he felt any issues would be ironed out in
Kobe versus Clifford | Dessie Dolan on gap between divisions
Cathal Mullaney is joined by fellow Sligoman James McMahon and former Westmeath manager Dessie Dolan to preview the weekend's Allianz Football League action.There is much excitement around Mayo's visit to Tralee to take on Kerry (2:50) and not just because it's Kobe versus Clifford. Can Mayo keep the 'Moranball' bounce going or will Jack O'Connor look to continue his impressive league record?Also
Kilkenny stalled and keepers kept idle, Kildare closing the gap?
Cathal Mullaney is joined by Shane McGrath and Mikey Stafford to discuss the weekend’s Allianz League hurling action, which saw a historic loss for Kilkenny, Limerick’s return to their old set-up, and the benefits of 1B for developing teams.Shane details how he felt nothing went right for Kilkenny in Salthill on Saturday (1:20), where a lack of energy and an issue with their puck-out resulted in t
Marty and Dalo chat Cork-Limerick phoney war and Kilkenny's lack of youth
Cathal Mullaney is joined by the dynamic Clare duo of Marty Morrissey and Anthony Daly to preview the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action.In arguably the most tantalising round of fixtures thus far, much may be decided in the top two divisions.Dalo describes Waterford as 'abysmal' in their heavy defeats to Cork and Galway but gives them some hope against a Tipp side who were fairly abysmal the
Time for Cork pints in Portugal?; Hurling a percentage game played by athletes
Cathal Mullaney is joined by Eamonn Fitzmaurice and Damian Lawlor to discuss football, with Shane McGrath and Rory O'Neill joining after to look back at the hurling.After a strange weekend of results in the Allianz League, football’s form lines are hard to discern.Football Review Committee mastermind Eamonn reveals a few opportunities at opponent's kick-out and Cathal gets very excited.Armagh lose
Armagh, Dublin and Galway facing the drop, Offaly learning hard hurling lessons
Cathal Mullaney is joined by Peter Canavan, Michael Duignan and Conor Neville to set the scene ahead of another weekend of Allianz League action.Monaghan's race might be run in Division 1, but who of Armagh, Dublin or Galway will join them in the drop?At the other end, Roscommon continue to impress as the seek a trip to a first top flight league final since 1981.In hurling, Offaly are learning tou
Whelo’s hurling confession, Messi-like Mayo’s McDonald and Tipp’s puckout challenges
Mikey Stafford steps in for Cathal Mullaney in the presenting seat this week and is joined by Marty Morrissey and Ciarán Whelan at RTÉ HQ to mull over the weekend’s football action. Shane McGrath then joins for the hurling chat, where he laments Tipp’s loss to Limerick in Thurles, an evening that ended with his car stuck in the mud!After Ciarán gets his hurling days confession out of the way, it’s
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Ahead of this weekend Gaelic football and hurling action, Cathal Mullaney is joined by Dessie Dolan, Damian Lawlor and Liam Sheedy.Cathal, Dessie and Damian look ahead to an Allianz Football League weekend where arguably the Division 2 action outstrips the top tier, with Cork and Meath of particular interest.Dessie reckons Cork need to put together a consistent 70 minutes to compete with a Meath t
€100m for Paul Galvin | Hurling's Deep 11 v Sitting 6
Ahead of this weekend Gaelic football and hurling action, Cathal Mullaney is joined by Dessie Dolan, Damian Lawlor and Liam Sheedy.Cathal, Dessie and Damian look ahead to an Allianz Football League weekend where arguably the Division 2 action outstrips the top tier, with Cork and Meath of particular interest.Dessie reckons Cork need to put together a consistent 70 minutes to compete with a Meath t
Kickout piggery, maverick Meath and Antrim’s agony
Cathal Mullaney is joined in studio by Niall McCoy and online by Enda McGinley to break down the third round of the Allianz Football League, a weekend that brought a somewhat unexpected Armagh defeat, a halt to Mayo’s momentum, and a notably aggressive performance from Tyrone.Enda (1:30) reflects on how managers are struggling to exert control from the sidelines amid the heightened chaos created b
Mayo bandwagon rolls again | Meath's hunger more apparent than Louth's
Cathal Mullaney previews the weekend's Allianz Football League action in the company of Dessie Dolan and Conor Neville.But before we get to that Dessie relives some of his favourite Sigerson memories (1:00), including togging out with a (very) young Michael Meehan in NUIG.Kerry v Galway is arguably the pick of the games (3:30), with Galway impressing Conor despite their permanent injury crisis. Ar
O’Connor’s interview impresses, Dowling for Kilkenny? And Gillane’s goal of the year contender
GAA commentator and journalist Cathal Mullaney is joined on the sofa by Rory O’Neill with Shane McGrath dialling in to review the weekend's hurling action. Shane gives Darragh Fitzgibbon the nod for hurler of the year at this early stage (04:20) for his impressive performance against Tipperary on Saturday recounting the one time he was unfortunate enough to mark him once retired from inter-co
Cork seeking Tipp revenge, Limerick and Kilkenny to do battle | RTÉ GAA Podcast
Anthony Daly and Marty Morrissey join Cathal Mullaney to look ahead to another busy weekend in the Allianz Hurling League.We've a repeat of the All-Ireland final between Cork and Tipperary, while Kilkenny have the chance to kick Limerick when they're down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Breach business, impatient Dubs and how long can Limerick old guard keep delivering?
GAA commentator and journalist Cathal Mullaney is joined on the sofa by Rory O’Neill with Ciarán Whelan and Neil McManus to discuss the weekend’s football and hurling action. FOOTBALL (0:01)(0:30) Ciarán Whelan gives his thoughts on Dublin’s loss to Mayo adding that he feels older players need to step up, he also comments that the Dubs do seem to be the most inexperienced team so far and highlight
Fiery football managers and Limerick in need of new-look lineup
In this episode of the RTÉ GAA Podcast, Cathal Mullaney and Rory O'Neill are joined by Dessie Dolan to chat all things football, while Michael Duignan weighs in on the hurling action.With Round Two of the Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues on the horizon, and storms brewing around the island this week, it’s shaping up to be a weekend full of twists across both codes... If the pitches cut the mus
No panic for weakened Galway | Cork double down on style
Peter Canavan and Shane McGrath join Cathal Mullaney to digest the weekend's Round One Allianz League action.FOOTBALL (01:00)Peter and Cathal are joined by RTÉ Sport's Niall McCoy where the hooter controversy from the Kerry Roscommon game is debated. Peter explains his take on the changes to the rule that had an impact on the last-minute score from standout player of the weekend Tomás Kennedy.&nbs
Kerry Football's magical winter ┃ Can Cork bounceback? ┃ RTÉ GAA Podcast
A new year, a new season of the podcast, a new studio and a new presenter. Commentator and broadcaster Cathal Mullaney takes over the host seat on the RTÉ GAA podcast for 2026 to discuss the Allianz Football and Hurling Leagues.FOOTBALL (0:55) Éamonn Fitzmaurice discusses a magical winter for Kerry football and how he feels despite goals for back-to-back All Ireland titles that Jack O'Connor and h
Angry Galway prevail in best inter-county All-Ireland final of 2025
Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill are joined by Ursula Jacob and Elaine Aylward to look back on Galway's thrilling All-Ireland Senior Camogie final triumph over three-in-a-row chasing Cork.The Tribeswomen brought a physicality and ferocity to their game which Cork struggled to get to grips with during the early stages of the most gripping All-Ireland final of the season.Ursula and Elaine agree that C
"Surreal" moment for Tyrrell after another All-Ireland win
Hannah Tyrrell on Dublin adding to their All-Ireland haul, the celebrations that followed, and the lead-up to the final knowing that it was to be her Dublin swansong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Camogie Pod: Jacob and Aylward preview senior final
In this week's episode of Camogie Extra, Ursula Jacob and Elaine Aylward join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to preview another meeting of Cork and Galway in the Glen Dimplex All-Ireland senior final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Championship: Damian Lawlor and Co preview the women's football final
Croke Park plays host to a third consecutive weekend of All-Irelands with the women's football season set to conclude on Sunday. Damian Lawlor is joined by Cora Staunton to preview Meath v Dublin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Kerry claim another Sam in the year football changed utterly
Ciarán Whelan and Enda McGinley join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to reflect on Kerry's convincing All-Ireland final triumph on Sunday.2025 heralded Gaelic football's new rules but we've ended up with the result we've seen most often in the sport's history, Sam Maguire heading to the south-west for the winter.Is this the beginning of a dominant period for the Munster men, or can one of the chasi
The Championship: Damian Lawlor and Co preview the football final
Damian Lawlor is joined by Mike Quirke, Aaron Kernan and Brendan Devanney to preview Sunday's All-Ireland final between Donegal and Kerry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All-Ireland football final preview: Donegal's Clifford conundrum
All-Ireland winning former Kerry player and manager Eamonn Fitzmaurice, ex Donegal star Kevin Cassidy and (mostly) neutral Westmeath man Dessie Dolan join Jacqui Hurley to preview Sunday's senior football final between The Kingdom and the Tir Chonaill menSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tipperary the kings of Ireland | Cork stunned as day doesn't go to plan
Shane McGrath joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on a surprise All-Ireland title for Tipperary.Where did Tipp get things right and what do Cork - players and management - get wrong.A third different winner in as many years, is the hurling championship becoming truly open or is there still an elite cohort?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Special All-Ireland final episode: When Donal Óg met Pat Ryan
Ahead of the All-Ireland SHC final against Tipperary, Donal Óg Cusack sat down with his old team-mate, and current Rebels manager, Pat Ryan for a lengthy chat about glory, dreams, and staying grounded in the dizzying chase for success.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Championship: Damian Dawlor and Co preview the hurling final
Cork's Seanie McGrath, Niall O'Meara of Tipperary and Limerick's Niall Moran join Damian Lawlor to preview Sunday's All-Ireland final between Cork and Tipperary.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
All-Ireland Hurling final preview: Cork v Tipperary
Brendan Cummins and Jackie Tyrrell join Jacqui Hurley to look ahead to Sunday's All-Ireland hurling final between Cork and Tipperary.The Rebels are the favourites as they aim to put 20 years of hurt behind them, but Tipp will want to spring a surprise in the decider.How will the challengers approach it, and will they have learned from the way other teams set up?Or is it fate that Pat Ryan and Cork
Kerry and Donegal set up Sam Maguire showdown | Kildare back in the big time
Enda McGinley and Nigel Dunne join Jacqui Hurley to look back on the All-Ireland football semi-final weekend.David Clifford once again led Kerry to an impressive triumph, this time over Tyrone.Donegal await in the final, but have they the tools to limit the Fossa man? Or will it matter, is it written in the stars for Jim McGuinness and Michael Murphy already?Kildare won the Tailteann Cup and will
Kickouts key for Kerry-Tyrone, Donegal seek Royal control
In this week's RTÉ GAA Podcast, Kerry great Tomás Ó Sé and former Dublin star Ciarán Whelan join Jacqui Hurley to preview the All-Ireland SFC semi-finals and the Tailteann Cup final.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Tipperary and Cork set up all-Munster All-Ireland final
Shane McGrath joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on All-Ireland hurling semi-finals weekend.Tipperary's resurrection is almost complete as the team comes from last in Munster in 2024, to the All-Ireland final later this month.Cork are their opponents in the final after putting in a slick performance to dismantle Dublin on Saturday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Can Leinster counties break Munster dominance? Hurling semi-finals bonanza
Jackie Tyrrell and Brendan Cummins join Marty Morrissey and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to All-Ireland semi-finals weekend.Will Cork move closer to ending 20 years of hurt, or can Dublin cause another massive shock?On Sunday, it's old foes Tipperary and Kilkenny as the Cats look to edge closer to ending their own barren spell, which now stretches to a decade for the Noresiders.See omnystudio.com/li
Kerry haven't gone away, you know | Meath back in the big time
Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Lee Keegan join special guest presenter Marty Morrissey and Rory O'Neill to look back on the weekend when eight became four in the All-Ireland football championship.Kerry looked incredibly impressive as they dethroned Armagh, while Meath surprised everyone but themselves as they saw off Galway.Donegal and Tyrone kept up hopes of an all-Ulster final as they saw off Monaghan a
The Championship: Football quarter-final previews
Damian Lawlor previews football qf's with Dessie Mone and Micheál Quirke. With the final group games in Camogie this weekend, Aoife Sheehan talks about the gap that exists between the serious contenders and the rest and how it might be bridged,.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fizz of excitement as Football Championship comes to a head
As the All-Ireland Football Championship reaches the quarter-final stage, Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill are joined by Enda McGinley and Tomás Ó Sé to preview a mouth-watering weekend of football.Tomás understand why Donegal and Jim McGuinness have made a big deal of the gap between the Louth game and this Saturday's meeting with Monaghan, but he knows the messaging is different at training.Monagh
Football quarter-finals draw | Dublin blow hurling championship wide open
Ciarán Whelan and Davy Burke join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on the weekend where the football quarter-final teams were decided.Kerry, Dublin, Galway and Donegal progressed, and will now play Armagh, Tyrone, Meath and Monaghan, respectively, this weekend.Shane McGrath joins for the hurling to reflect on the greatest shock of the 21st century as Dublin downed Limerick at Croke Park
The Championship: Hurling and football reach knockout stages
As we approach the business end of the season with quarter-finals taking place in hurling and preliminary quarter-finals in Gaelic football up for decision, Damian Lawlor and his guests Aaron Kernan and Noel Connors preview the weekend action.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is there a shock in football's last 12, can Galway lift themselves for Tipperary
Enda McGinley and Nigel Dunne join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the All-Ireland Championship preliminary quarter-finals.Galway have not reached heights many expected them to in 2025 - yet. Could Down catch them on the hop?Kerry were flat against Meath but they've been given a good chance to find their mojo once more against a Cavan side which conceded more than anyone else in th
Who has done best out of the football draw?
Éamonn Fitzmaurice joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to reflect on this morning's All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final draw.Kerry will host Cavan, Cork go to Dublin, it's Down and Galway, while two provincial champions will battle it out when Donegal take on Louth.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Big names to fall in football championship - but which ones?
Nigel Dunne joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the final weekend of the All-Ireland Championship group stages.One of Dublin, Galway or Derry is heading out, while Mayo face a battle for championship survival.Will Meath finally provide Kerry with a true test this summer, and can Leinster Champions Louth avoid an early exit?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Cork halt Limerick again as Kilkenny plough on
Shane McGrath and Barry Kelly join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to reflect on Cork bringing Limerick's run in Munster to an end.The sides might meet again but there's much to reflect on from Saturday's game, including how the game was refereed and whether penalties are the answer.The Leinster final didn't live up to the hype but Kilkenny won't mind, while Kildare's run to Joe McDonagh Cup glory
The Championship: Hurling finals frenzy and New York, New York
Niall Moran and Cheddar Plunkett join Damian Lawlor on The Championship podcast to preview the Munster and Leinster hurling finals.They also look ahead to the Joe McDonagh Cup final, while we also hear from Kildare manager Brian O'Connor.At a time when New York GAA has been in the spotlight, their Kerry-born county board chairman Sean Price talks about their hurlers' Lory Meagher Cup triumph and t
Dentist's chair analogies and drilling into the Munster and Leinster Hurling deciders
Brendan Cummins joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to preview the Munster and Leinster Hurling finals, look ahead to the Joe McDonagh Cup decider and discuss leading Tipperary to All-Ireland U20 glory.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Galway and Dublin have issues | All to play for in football group finales
Peter Canavan and Ciarán Whelan join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to discuss the state of play in a highly competitive All-Ireland SFC after the second round of group games. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Championship: Fergal Logan on Kevin McStay, Tyrone v Mayo and big SFC weekend
Former Tyrone joint-manager Fergal Logan joins Damian Lawlor to discuss the weekend's football and give his best wishes to Kevin McStay, who like Fergal, has seen health issues lead to a withdrawal from inter-county management.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Galway and Mayo face defining clashes | Croker to host cracker
Nigel Dunne joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to a busy weekend of championship action.The last two All-Ireland winners - Dublin and Armagh - are set to meet at Croke Park, Cork host Kerry again, while Galway and Derry have a potentially season defining game at Celtic Park.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Galway and Cork come good | Provincial champions continue to stutter
Shane McGrath joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to reflect on weekend where the provincial hurling finals pairings were decided.Cork will do battle with Limerick in Munster, while Galway are into the lions den against Kilkenny in Leinster.Enda McGinley joins for the football and the panel discusses the comedowns for the provincial champions, with Louth and Donegal losing at the weekend.See omny
