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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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Joe is joined by a panel of Conan Doherty, Colm Keys and Frank Roche to dissect all of Gaelic Football's big talking points. The lads review where Dublin are after a slow start to the season, they discuss Kobe McDonald's breathtaking Mayo debut and they look ahead to GAA Congress this weekend. GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Mullane and Pat Ryan reunite with Michael Verney for this week’s hurling edition of the Indo GAA podcast, unpacking Limerick’s triumph against the reigning All Ireland champions, Tipperary - as well as the passion or ‘spice’ on show between Niall Ó Ceallacháin and Keith Rossiter in Dublin’s clash with Wexford at Croke Park. The lads also dissect how Clare were made work for their win over Kildare, how the tide might be turning for Davy Fitzgerald at Antrim, and whether Waterford will retain their 1A status - with their new away jersey in tow. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pat Spillane is fresh off his appearance on the Tommy Tiernan Show to run through the weekend’s action, where boring Dublin, cute Donegal, headline-maker McGeeney and struggling Tyrone are all on the menu. Plus - After Kobe McDonald’s super start, should the AFL compensate clubs for developing talent? We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Fresh off the football break week, Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael on this week’s Indo GAA show. The panel chat through the curious ‘piggery’ comment from Kieran McGeeney, Donegal’s masterclass against Mayo, and the poor spectacle of Dublin v Monaghan in Croke Park. Darragh Canavan’s travels to Australia, the fundraising culture in the GAA and Galway’s point of difference v Kerry were also up for discussion - as was Pat’s advice to his old friend Joe Brolly, upon his appointment to a new managerial position. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Michael Verney & Colm Keys join Joe for an around the houses chat about all things Gaelic Games. The lads discuss how the big hitters in this year's football championship have fared so far, while Davy Fitzgerald's difficulties with Antrim and Ben O'Connor's views on hurling's loss of 'manliness' are also up for discussion. Michael and Colm also pose questions around the impact that the AFLW is having on ladies football. Want to have your say? Email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie GAA on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pat Ryan and Cyril Farrell join Michael to reminisce on some Fitzgibbon Cup memories, ahead of this year’s final between Mary Immaculate College and the University of Limerick on Friday. Funny escapades of mind games pre-match and nights out post-match, the connection college teammates can forge and the greatest players that have ever played in the competition are all discussed. The panel also preview this week’s game, as well as the impact the Croke Park factor might have on the outcome. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
It may have been a football break week, but hurling always takes centre stage for Michael, John Mullane and Pat Ryan - with the lads on hand to look back at the flashpoints from the weekend. From the melee between Tipperary and Cork, to the lessons learned from Limerick v Kilkenny and John Conlon’s comeback for Clare, there’s plenty to get through. The lads also share their own recollections of injury woes, and how what might motivate a dressing room has evolved over the years - from banging on tables and breaking hurls, to a calm demeanour and a word with a sports psychologist. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
How will John Kiely garner a reaction from Limerick after their loss to Waterford? Is hurling becoming too sanitized ? Why might Ben O'Connor be the perfect fit for Cork? These questions and more are on the agenda on this week’s show, where Michael is joined by Pat Ryan and John Mullane in search of some answers. The lads also break down how exactly it happened that Waterford dominated Limerick, who The Déise’s best player of the last 25 years has been and why Shane O'Donnell might have opted for such an early season appearance with Clare. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael on the show after an explosive weekend of football action. The lads discuss how Ger Brennan might keep the hunger alive in the Dublin dressing room, Pat shares his theory on the real reason behind Kieran McGeeney’s ‘crash out’ after Armagh and Galway’s latest clash and Dick reveals the most difficult away venue he’s played at. They also dissect Kerry’s David-Clifford-less trip to Donegal, the competition in division 2 and the energy Andy Moran has brought to Mayo so far this year. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
1Michael Verney is joined by Colm Keys and Dick Clerkin for this latest edition of Indo GAA to discuss all the latest fallout from round one of the national football league. Jim McGuinness’s “spiky” comments, Andy Moran’s ‘go forward’ chaos and Dublin’s two pointer ability are all on the agenda - while the panel also chat through an issue with the hooter. Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Three-time All-Ireland winner with Limerick Pat Ryan joins the team for the season as John Mullane and Michael Verney review the first week of the hurling league. Tipperary’s strong start against Galway, Clare’s early awakening and Dublin’s potentially bright future are all on the chopping block this week. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Mullane joins Michael Verney to preview the GAA Hurling leagues, as Tipperary look to keep their winning formula, Cork defend their title but may rip up the blueprint, and Offaly among the Leinster teams looking to find form. First, the lads look back at Ballygunner’s success in the All-Ireland club hurling final. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Dick Clerkin rejoins the squad as the inter-county season heats up as he, Pat Spillane and Michael take a look ahead to the biggest talking points of the football league, including whether Donegal will take it seriously, Mayo’s attacking transformation and how Dublin will use their talent. First, the lads review a superb AIB Football All-Ireland Senior Club Championship final win for Dingle. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pat Spillane joins Michael on the back of success for An Ghaeltacht and Ballymacelligott in the intermediate and junior football finals - the lads ask if Kerry have an unfair advantage at this level of the game. Plus, we look ahead to this weekend’s final between Dingle and St Brigids and Pat gives an early view on how Andy Moran is fixing Mayo’s two-point problems. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Mullane joins Michael to look ahead to the All-Ireland club SHC final between Ballygunner of Waterford and Loughrea of Galway. The lads also have Fitzgibbon memories, there’s a review of the Intermediate and Junior action at the weekend and Mullane says why he believes referees need video help to keep calls correct. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Jamie Wall, former Cork dual player, Mary I hurling coach and Kilbrittain clubman joins Michael Verney on the eve of the Fitzgibbon Cup’s return and as his club are building up to this weekend’s All-Ireland club finals. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Seven-time All-Ireland winner Brian Fenton joins Joe Molloy in studio to reflect on a glorious decade in Dublin blue, his ascent to cementing his status as one of the game's all-time greats, the decision to step away at just 31, and his plans for the future, on and off the pitch. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 Our GAA podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Pat Spillane joins Michael Verney with burning passion for how much better football has been in 2025, Rory Beggan’s sweet kicking motion - and he just can’t sit down as an emailer asks a question about a photograph taken in the 80s. Memories of San Diego NFL trials, marking Brian Cody and a dip into your emails and comments are also on the menu. We’d like to thank all of our listeners for your continued support and engagement all year - we wish you a Merry Christmas and look forward to a great 2026! We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
John Mullane joins Michael Verney for the last hurling hit of 2025 as club action tests the drive of Loughrea, Slaughtneil, Ballygunner and St Martin's who all play this weekend. Meanwhile, the lads talk about Cork’s need to win now, not rebuild, a look ahead to the narratives of 2026, an excellent camogie final that will go to a replay and there is a Q&A from our listeners which sparks memories of playing with John O’Shea. We have a new email address! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Late last month, we travelled to south Derry to spend an evening embedded with CLG Sleacht Néill to learn about the ties that bind the community and the GAA. From longstanding club members, to All Star footballers, to the next generation, Joe chatted to people of all different ages to get an insight into why Slaughtneil is driven by not only maintaining and excelling in all four codes, but also a love of the Irish language and how the GAA can bring people together. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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michael has no idea and is painful to listen to and no the box ticking woman whats next?