Indo GAA

Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin are on hand with Michael to review the opening weekend of the gaelic football championship, with some fiery encounters across the provinces. They discuss Leitrim’s win versus Sligo in the Connacht championship, the challenge of the turnover rate in ‘smaller counties’ and the current promotion & broadcast strategy around gaelic games. They also dive into the imbalance between Ulster and the other provincial championships, chat about Wicklow manager Oisín McConville’s comments around outside managers after their triumph over Carlow and analyse which counties the Tailteann Cup should really be for. 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.

John Mullane and the newly crowned Paddy ‘the daddy’ Ryan join Michael to look back on the hurling league finals, and the lay of the land as championship approaches. Are Limerick back? Does Ben O’Connor need to perform ‘a little bit of surgery’ on Cork, in his first big test as manager? Who’s been the player of the league? The lads answer those questions, and propose some hot takes for the coming provincial championships, on the show today. 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.

Philly McMahon, Conor McKeon and Colm Keys join Will in studio after an electric league final weekend which saw Donegal's ball-winning ability help them to a dominant victory over Kerry in the Division 1 final. Michael Murphy’s dig, Meath’s open style and the need - or lack thereof - for a hooter are all on the chopping block. Want to let us know what you think? Reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin join Michael after a big defeat for Kerry in the Division 1 League final in a game when Donegal laid down a big marker. Donegal’s clever tactics, Kerry’s lack of excuses for a rare humiliation and the controversy around Michael Murphy’s yellow card (which many say should have been a red) are all on the chopping block. Plus - Meath and Cork get their act together, Carlow’s joyous scenes and Down’s future prospects. 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.

Joe Brolly and Colm O’Rourke and their former Sunday Game comrade Pat Spillane join Michael Verney to remember Michael Lyster, the legendary voice of RTE’s GAA coverage who passed away on Sunday aged 71. After, Dick Clerkin, Pat and Michael run the rule over a dramatic end to the league, where Ger Brennan put another problem into Dublin’s season, Division 3 ended with a Wexford winner, and Donegal do enough to book a final clash with Kerry. 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 Conán Doherty as the penultimate League weekend produced drama in Croke Park as Armagh awoke from their goal-shy slumber - proving their All-Ireland credentials - as Dublin expose their lack of leaders and Kerry produce a complete performance. Kieran McGeeney’s referee comments, Monaghan’s struggles and the need for a 4-point goal are also on the menu as we look ahead to a Super Sunday of football. 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 and Pat Ryan join Niall McIntrye, replacing Cheltenham-bound Verney, to spin through a hurling weekend where Limerick’s starters got more road-testing, Cork struggled to stay alive late on and Galway gave a shellacking to a poor Kilkenny side - are they in danger of a Leinster drop? Plus, John and Pat reminisce on craic and teambuilding during down weeks and why, when the hard work is done, it is valuable to a squad. Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie Also, if you want to see Michael Verney run through a horse’s yard, click the YouTube link below https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dDMB0VHzg6k&t=11s Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Mullane (not in the van) and Pat Ryan are back with Michael after a weekend where the hurling wasn’t on the screen. As for the one game we got to see, the lads break down Cork’s intent and early confidence and Kilkenny’s attitude ahead of Leinster. Plus - memories of family parties while the team is in prep mode. 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.