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Indo GAA
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Join Michael Verney every week for a breakdown of the biggest talking points in the GAA world. Join us for interviews, club action and inter-county debates, with football analysts including Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin and hurling insights from John Mullane, Pat Ryan and more from the Irish Independent family.
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No sanctions for Donegal and Kerry | Cliffords don’t click | Tyrone lay down a marker
2w ago01:07:16Tap to summarizeFresh off the news that Donegal and Kerry face no further sanctions or suspensions after Saturday’s clash, Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin join Michael for a high-paced football episode. The siege mentality from Jim McGuinness, Kerry’s missing talent and the reaction to the sanction news are all on the menu for the rematch of last year’s All-Ireland final. Elsewhere, Tyrone defeat Roscommon and Cork rebound in what is turning out to be a wide-open championship. Pat then remembers his old opponent and team-mate Frank McGuigan Plus: Sean Fitzgerald goes to Love Island - what do we think? Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Westmeath dreamland, Dublin disarray | Armagh end Ulster drought | Provincial football has its mojo back 🏐
3w ago00:51:16Tap to summarizeJoe is joined by Ronan Mullen (fresh from Clones), Frank Roche (dialling in from the Lake County) and Conor McKeon as the provincial football finals deliver a memorable GAA weekend. Dublin’s shooting shyness and Armagh’s hunger are on the menu, as is Westmeath’s fitness as they sealed the Leinster title for only the second time - and in good style too Let us know what you think - reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Dublin’s ‘insanity’ make them look human | Westmeath belief | Ulster’s blood & thunder
3w ago01:08:03Tap to summarizePat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael after another stellar provincial final weekend that saw Monaghan’s warriors come from the dead to force extra-time with Armagh, where Kieran McGeeney’s men came out on top. First, the lads run the rule over the Leinster final where Westmeath’s confidence shone through against a Dublin who are lacking supporters, scorers and a clear tactical vision. Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Cahill’s future at Tipp l Everything on the line in Leinster l Do we need an All-Ireland back door?
3w ago01:31:36Tap to summarizeMichael, John Mullane and Pat Ryan convene to run through all the latest in the world of hurling, from managers pondering their futures to the reality that everything will go down to the wire in the Leinster championship - where the titanic battle between Dublin & Kilkenny awaits. Will Liam Cahill stay on at Tipp? Is there a possibility for a backdoor in the All Ireland series? Which Waterford player once broke Mullane’s finger? Find out all of that, and more - on this week’s Indo GAA hurling episode. Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Paidi Ó Sé's Westmeath summer | Roscommon's rise | Kilkenny in trouble | GAA Roundtable
4w ago01:07:21Tap to summarizeJoe is joined by Colm Keys, Dermot Crowe and Frank Roche for a heavyweight GAA roundtable to discuss all the big football and hurling talking points. Paidi Ó Sé's magical summer with Westmeath in 2004, Roscommon's bumper Connacht haul and Armagh's depth are all on the football menu while the Leinster championship format leads the hurling chat. GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Roscommon have no fear | Don’t forget about Kerry’s backs | Ulster final preview
4w ago01:09:00Tap to summarizeDick Clerkin (in his Monaghan polo) and Pat Spillane are on hand after a magical provincial final weekend saw Roscommon prove they can compete with the best, as oddly Galway also come out in a positive mindset about their chances to score their way to Sam. Kerry’s attacking efficiency, scheduling of underage championships and a look ahead to the Ulster final are also on the cards. Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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‘Mull’-ing over a championship restructure l Offaly’s opportunity l A golden circle of hurling refs?
4w ago01:13:24Tap to summarizeA ‘Leinster-tainment’ deep dive kicks of today’s Indo GAA show, where Michael, John Mullane and Pat Ryan predict how they see the final exchanges in the provincial championship playing out - and debate the merits of a potential format restructure. They discuss how Eoghan Cahill and Offaly are beginning to be rewarded for their resilience, where Kilkenny stand heading into their clash versus Kildare and the return of Liam Rushe to the ranks of Dublin. They also review the cards dished out at Waterford and Cork’s clash at Walsh Park, question the diminished rotating cast of referees and look ahead to the games coming up this weekend. Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Monaghan’s emotive win | Armagh’s strength & depth | All-Ireland draw reaction | Spillane & Clerkin
May 601:04:02Tap to summarizeIf you thought Dick Clerkin would miss out on the pod after Monaghan’s win versus Derry, you thought wrong. He belatedly joins Pat Spillane and Michael on the show to chat through the delirium on display after his county secured their place in the Ulster Championship final, thanks to heroics from David Garland, Jack McCarron and Rory Beggan. The lads also discuss the strength & depth Armagh showcased v Down, react to the thought that Dublin were written off against Louth and question how Westmeath will fair in the Leinster decider. Finally, they also share their thoughts on the All Ireland football championship draw that took place earlier this week - and look ahead to the upcoming ‘blockbuster’ clash between Kerry and Donegal. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Limerick’s green machine purrs in Ennis | The future for Fitz | Tweets & Emails ✉️
May 501:29:53Tap to summarizeChampionship energy is high for John Mullane, Pat Ryan and Michael in this week’s hurling pod as Limerick seize control early against Clare in Ennis. Future selections for both teams, championships in the balance and the future for Davy Fitzgerald are all on the chopping block in today’s bumper pod. Plus - we answer your tweets and emails about what changes you’d make to the game Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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One night in Na Fianna | The 'Westlife years', All-Ireland glory, the reality of 4,000 club members
May 201:21:51Tap to summarizeLast month, Indo Sport packed up the studio and headed to north Dublin’s Na Fianna GAA club for a special live podcast recording in one of the capital's biggest clubs. From fighting to get their camogie section established, through to finding facilities for 4,000+ members - it hasn’t all been plain sailing, as our guests explain. But in the end, the endeavours were well worth it. The glory days have come good, with a suite of club titles across the codes, as well as a strong cohort of high-achieving Dubs, and a club community bursting with activity. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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