The GAA Social
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- 10 nov 2026
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The GAA Social brings to life stories from Gaelic Games. It features pundit discussions and wide-ranging interviews with the sport’s players, managers and officials.
Episódios 271
Brian Kennedy- Tyrone captain, aiming for Sam Maguire. What is midfield?
Brian Kennedy is an All-Ireland winner, All-star and aiming for Sam Maguire. He believes Tyrone are good enough. He’s not the only one. It feels like 2027 could be the most open and competitive championship in …
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Brian Kennedy is an All-Ireland winner, All-star and aiming for Sam Maguire. He believes Tyrone are good enough. He’s not the only one. It feels like 2027 could be the most open and competitive championship in living memory. Brian believes there's up to 12 teams who will feel they can capture the ultimate prize. Can Tyrone?
With the new rules, the role of a midfielder has changed, but Brian Kennedy is more than just a 6’6” big man in the middle. A footballer, good feet and good on the ball. He mentions who his toughest opponents are, best footballers he’s played with and looks ahead to a stacked division two next year- where some big teams will miss out on Sam Maguire football. In part, Tanks to Oisin & Wicklow!
It’s a big winter for Brian, just back from his stag, a NYE wedding and organising life around football. He wouldn’t have it any other way.
We also reflect on the life of Ciara Mageean and her GAA Social podcast in July. Her passing shook a nation. A beautiful human being.
The GAA Social with Tyrone midfielder Brian Kennedy. Quiet, sound and full of football.
PS- nobody measures up to Peter Canavan.
Jack Carney- Winning the All-Ireland with Mayo
Before Christmas, we're bringing you a number of special podcasts. We start with Mayo and Jack Carney. In the most remarkable 2026, the Kilmeena midfielder has led Mayo to their first All-Ireland in 75 years …
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Before Christmas, we're bringing you a number of special podcasts. We start with Mayo and Jack Carney. In the most remarkable 2026, the Kilmeena midfielder has led Mayo to their first All-Ireland in 75 years. What was it like? Was it spoken about before lifting Sam? What are the special moments, bringing the cup to Mayo. A fabuous insight into what the past three months has been like for Mayo, articulated beautifully by Jack. On Friday he will join David Clifford and Ryan O'Donoghue for the 2026 Player of the Year award at the All-stars. It's been hard earned. What's next? The magic of Mayo, all through the eyes of Jack Carney.
Perhaps our greatest ever Sunday Podcast
Recorded live from Croke park with Mayo, the All-Ireland champions. There are no words
GAA Social Special- All-Ireland final preview
The All-Ireland final, live on BBC TV this weekend between Mayo and Kerry. How it will be won, with Philly McMahon joining Oisin and Thomas. Really good stuff in this
Ciara Mageean. Living with cancer and what the future holds
At the All-Ireland hurling final, Ciara Mageean was the guest of the BBC and the GAA. The European champion, addressed the crowd at half-time to a huge applause. Ciara is one of us. Portaferry and camogie to …
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At the All-Ireland hurling final, Ciara Mageean was the guest of the BBC and the GAA. The European champion, addressed the crowd at half-time to a huge applause. Ciara is one of us. Portaferry and camogie to her core. It just turns out, Ciara was an outstanding athlete destined for the top of athletics. As Limerick celebrated a famous All-Ireland win, the voice of Dolores O'Riordan and the cranberries echoed throughout Croke Park. Ciara had a moment. How many of these special days are left? It's a question without an answer. Ciara has stage four bowel cancer. Surgery and Radiotherapy isn't an option, for now its Chemo. It's a devastating blow, but there will always be a flicker of hope. Positivity glows from this special woman. The people of Ireland and beyond love this girl- many have never even met her. Why is that? This is her cancer story, the good and the bad. Ciara is getting married in October to Thomas (Tommy) or is it Tommy (Thomas)? It's honest and we've an update on her current health condition. Ciara Mageean- one of the most special people we've ever had on the GAA Social. A gem
Limerick are Hurling champions-
Gearoid Hegarty, Cathal O'Neill, Barry Nash, Kyle Hayes & Nickie Quaid join Paul Murphy, Jamesie O'Connor, Neil McManus, Seamus Flanagan and Thomas Niblock- a special GAA Social, reflecting a stunning Limerick …
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Gearoid Hegarty, Cathal O'Neill, Barry Nash, Kyle Hayes & Nickie Quaid join Paul Murphy, Jamesie O'Connor, Neil McManus, Seamus Flanagan and Thomas Niblock- a special GAA Social, reflecting a stunning Limerick All-Ireland. 2026 champions
Eddie Keher. Beautiful. One of the greatest ever hurlers. Life at 84
Eddie Keher, one of the greatest hurlers of all-time. Six All-Irelands with Kilkenny, ten leinsters, All-Ireland winning captain, All-stars, Railway cups, met Muhamaad Ali and introduced him to hurling, growing …
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Eddie Keher, one of the greatest hurlers of all-time. Six All-Irelands with Kilkenny, ten leinsters, All-Ireland winning captain, All-stars, Railway cups, met Muhamaad Ali and introduced him to hurling, growing up in old Ireland and what he makes of this years All-Ireland final. Inistioge is home, and what a place it is. Beyond beautiful. The future of the game is discussed, Eddie hopes there will be more hurling in the summer months. July All-Ireland finals are worth a rethink. His granddaughter Caoimhe Keher-Murtagh is playing Camogie with Kilkenny, proud grandfather and Eddie names his all-time greats. St Kieran's College, Team of the century, team of the Millennium, a volt of memories but most striking is this kind, considerate man. He's coming 85 soon, you certainly wouldn't think it. His memory is incredible. This podcast was an absolute delight and once of the nicest days we've worked on the GAA Social. The great Eddie Keher
Kerry v Mayo All-Ireland final. Wicklow glory
The All-Ireland semi-finals & Tailteann cup final reviewed, analysed and a bit of craic along the way with Oisin, Thomas Conor McManus and Killian Young
Paudie O'Mahony. Winning five All-Irelands- surviving alcoholism. Owning it.
This podcast takes a turn around the 30 minute mark. The Kerry Golden years, the evolution of goalkeeping, dropped because of injury and never really making it back. It's all interesting reflections. Scratch a …
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This podcast takes a turn around the 30 minute mark. The Kerry Golden years, the evolution of goalkeeping, dropped because of injury and never really making it back. It's all interesting reflections. Scratch a little, then the brutal impact of sitting on the sub bench becomes clear. It's not an exaggeration to say being a sub, contributed heavily to Paudie O'Mahony becoming an alcoholic. It cost him dearly, something he accepts. He's now 12 years clear from drinking, a fabulous accomplishment. Life is really good now and it leads to some really honest reflections. He loves Kerry, his club Spa, hates goalkeepers hitting frees, it's all Cluxton's fault, explains why Jack O'Shea wasn't good at the start....but then he was. His love of the Dublin team of the 70's & 80's also shines through. Paudie O'Mahony- what a voice!
We have a Galway v Limerick All-Ireland final
Cork gone, Clare out but it doesn't even come close to telling the story....
Jason Forde & Seamus Flanagan. Hurling, the future & who will be in the final
Three time All-Ireland winner and last years champion Jason Forde from Tipperary, sits down with Thomas, Oisin and five-time winner Seamus Flanagan to discuss everything from the semi-finals this weekend, the …
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Three time All-Ireland winner and last years champion Jason Forde from Tipperary, sits down with Thomas, Oisin and five-time winner Seamus Flanagan to discuss everything from the semi-finals this weekend, the future of the game and whether we'll see both in their county colours again. a great hour- all ahead of this weekend semi-finals. Both games live on BBC television
Epic Louth, Dublin comeback, Kerry just about beat Tyrone, officials & Mayo are back. Glorious stuff
Where do you even start? Louth beat Monaghan, Kerry creep past Tyrone challenge, Dublin come back to stun Galway & Mayo overcome Cork. We have the draw for the All-Ireland semi-finals, officiating drama, loads! …
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Where do you even start? Louth beat Monaghan, Kerry creep past Tyrone challenge, Dublin come back to stun Galway & Mayo overcome Cork. We have the draw for the All-Ireland semi-finals, officiating drama, loads! A stunning weekend of football
Natalie McNally remembered- by her brothers Declan & Niall
In December 2022, Armagh GAA supporter Natalie McNally and her unborn child Dean were murdered by her ex-partner. The details of the killing, shocked everyone and continue to reverberated in all communities …
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In December 2022, Armagh GAA supporter Natalie McNally and her unborn child Dean were murdered by her ex-partner. The details of the killing, shocked everyone and continue to reverberated in all communities. The level of deception was mind-blowing. The perpetrator was convicted and sentenced to a minimum of 31 years in prison. Who was Natalie? What was she like? This podcast, free from any restrictions sits down with Niall & Declan McNally. Their family have shown such grace throughout and it shines through in this podcast. What is hatred and how do we deal with it? The cross community support for the McNally family was clear and continues to this day. Noel and Bernie McNally have brought their children up, so incredibly well. Innocent, normal, kind people thrown into a media spotlight, a murder trial and all while grieving their only daughter, their only sister. With previous untold detail, the McNally brothers, long-time fans of the GAA Social, sit down with Thomas and Oisin for a truly absorbing hour. Sometimes funny, sometimes sad, standing with Everton captain Seamus Coleman, but always remembering the great Natalie McNally. The GAA Social with Niall and Declan McNally. This podcast is also available on YouTube
Armagh & Donegal gone. Kerry perfection. Mayo, Dublin & Monaghan win
We've reached our final eight. Wonderful sport of football
Gregory McCartan- Brutal honesty, pure craic, Red & black of Down
We didn't know what to expect when Gregory McCartan sat down in front of us. Iconic midfielder for Down, All-star and double All-Ireland winner. It turned into one of our favourite podcasts of the year. Once we …
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We didn't know what to expect when Gregory McCartan sat down in front of us. Iconic midfielder for Down, All-star and double All-Ireland winner. It turned into one of our favourite podcasts of the year. Once we felt it was going one way, another right hand turn. Then again, and again. The accent, the brutal honesty, the transfer, not liking Pete McGrath, but later understanding it. Ultra dedication towards winning Sam Maguire, but sitting in the car with a bottle of vodka "60 Halfins between us" Growing up in rural Co Down "Alone but not lonely" helping his younger brother Ronan through cancer, and using that to drive him into the superb footballer he became. His daughter Sorcha is now a double All-Ireland winner with the Cork camogie team and feels right at home at St Finbarr's- the club of the great Jimmy Barry Murphy. “If I had money, I would retire to West Cork” There’s more, like marking Brian McGilligan in the iconic 1994 game against Derry, to living in London and taking Fulham Irish. The Loughinisland killings in 1994 killed six people, on the night Ray Houghtons goal helped Ireland beat Italy at the World cup. Down played an Ulster semi-final the following day “I’ve never been involved in a day like that, anytime in my entire life” Gregory is back in Castlewellan, but Ballymartin will always "raise the hairs in his arms." An absolutely smashing podcast. We LOVE the accent!!!
Louth stun Armagh & Cork do the same in Donegal. Tyrone beat Mayo
A spectacular weekend in Gaelic football! Louth stun Armagh, Tyrone beat Mayo, Monaghan & Meath make it through- what next for Derry and Roscommon? Galway into quarter-finals, Kerry too. Dublin into next round …
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A spectacular weekend in Gaelic football! Louth stun Armagh, Tyrone beat Mayo, Monaghan & Meath make it through- what next for Derry and Roscommon? Galway into quarter-finals, Kerry too. Dublin into next round, and Cork, glorious Cork. Are Donegal overrated? Tailteann Cup heroics.
Darragh Ó Sé. Kerry. One of the greatest players of any generation.
Six All-Ireland titles, one more than his brothers Tomás & Marc, although Fergal was the trailblazer! He’s enough medals, that you need both hands to count them. It makes you part of Gaelic footballs most …
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Six All-Ireland titles, one more than his brothers Tomás & Marc, although Fergal was the trailblazer! He’s enough medals, that you need both hands to count them. It makes you part of Gaelic footballs most exclusive club.
Bursting onto the scene in the mid nineties, Kerry seemed a million miles from winning the big prize. Darragh led that change. He defined midfield and for many, is one of the greatest players of all-time. Four All-stars, nine Munster titles and part of what many believe, to be the most famous Gaelic football family in Ireland. His uncle Páidí, an iconic player and manager “I miss him everyday”
Although Darragh rarely does any broadcast interviews, he has a column in the Irish Times and received plenty of push back when he criticised Kerry last year after the Meath game. He also had interesting things to say after the league final with Donegal. He looks at things differently. He believes the Kerry players don’t really care about what he says. Darragh doesn’t regret anything written in good faith at the time. What does come across, is a 51 year-old who still bleeds green and gold. The county and the football is part of his identity. An auctioneer in Tralee now, but the wonderful world of An Ghaeltacht is always home, and it’s always there. A place apart. Growing older, reflecting back, plenty of fun and laughs and what the great Jack O'Shea perhaps really thinks of Brian Fention...a brilliant story! A great man.
Darragh Ó Sé on the GAA Social with Thomas and Oisin
Fermanagh, Down, Wexford, Wicklow & Sligo through. Munster hurling glory
All the talking points covered. Can't believe Oisin isn't going to Katie Taylor. Derry v Meath & Tyrone v Mayo feel the hardest games to call. Are they?
Frank Diamond- Leaving the priesthood and winning an All-Ireland
Winning an All-Ireland club with Lavey, captain of all his school teams, Sigerson leader at Maynooth and at one stage the only Priest, playing Gaelic Football. Times have changed, but at 40 "Fr Frank" decided …
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Winning an All-Ireland club with Lavey, captain of all his school teams, Sigerson leader at Maynooth and at one stage the only Priest, playing Gaelic Football. Times have changed, but at 40 "Fr Frank" decided the priesthood wasn't for him anymore. A big call, He now works for mental health charity ALPS, connecting with young people is his thing. Dromantine retreat outside Newry was the spot where Frank connected with young people, perhaps first, leaving a lasting impression. He spent most of his ministry in Africa, with some of the world’s poorest people. But, with guitar in hand and singing his favourite Christy Moore songs, Africa became home. Malaria almost killed him, more than once- but he kept going back. Life has moved in a different direction. Frank now has two daughters. Carina is six, Laoise is 11. Laoise has Down syndrome and brings "absolute joy to my life and everyone around her" This is his story, a nomadic existence and still making a difference.
Louth wait is over, Monaghan comeback short. Armagh & Westmeath wins. Ger Brennan
A wonderful weekend of Gaelic football, hurling and now we're ready for the draw on...Tuesday?
Tommy Walsh. Kerry in the blood. Football, life and loss
When Tommy Walsh burst onto the Kerry scene, he was the talk of the country. A similar trajectory to the David Clifford journey in those early days. Talented, physically developed and a year after playing in an …
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When Tommy Walsh burst onto the Kerry scene, he was the talk of the country. A similar trajectory to the David Clifford journey in those early days. Talented, physically developed and a year after playing in an All-Ireland minor final, he was with the seniors and Kerry won Sam Maguire. In 2008 there was an All-Ireland final against Tyrone "The Twin Towers of Donaghy & Walsh." The Kerins O'Rahilly's clubman, left Ireland for a career in the AFL. First with St Kilda, then Sydney Swans. Walsh returned in 2015 and finished with three Munster titles, two All-Ireland's and lifted Sam Maguire with his brother Barry-John. Tommy's father Seán Walsh is the holder of seven All-Ireland medals. It's in the blood. Life after football has generally been good. He still resembles the big Russian out of the film Rocky IV “I get that a bit.” He's married to Dawn, they’ve a beautiful young daughter but in September 2025 their lives were hit hard. Tommy and Dawn lost twin boys and it's been a tough journey since. Blessed with good families and friends, Tommy is moving forward and comes across spectacularly well in this podcast. Coaching might be down the line, but for now it's enjoying life as best he can and reflecting on a successful career. Sport transported him to Australia, but "My mind was always in Kerry" The magnificent Tommy Walsh on the GAA Social
War in Killarney, Cork, Tyrone & Galway through. Tailteann Cup
Kerry 0-16 Donegal 2-20. Where do we start? Oisin believes the GAA have backed themselves into a corner with Ger Brennan, and Jim McGuinness will face a suspension. He doesn’t believe David Clifford should have …
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Kerry 0-16 Donegal 2-20. Where do we start? Oisin believes the GAA have backed themselves into a corner with Ger Brennan, and Jim McGuinness will face a suspension. He doesn’t believe David Clifford should have been sent off. “We could chat about this game for 9 hours there’s that much stuff.” It feels like we’re now in real championship, a huge win for Donegal in Killarney.
Cork beat Meath with lots of love for Steven Sherlock and equal reverance for Rob Finnerty in what he’s doing at Galway. Tyrone weren’t brilliant, but found a way, on an emotion day for the county. Frank McGuigan passed away this weekend, we did a spectacular podcast with him two years ago, we reflect on his life and response since his passing. He was the King. Tailteann Cup games, surprise for Down against Offaly, while Waterford, Limerick, Carlow and Clare say goodbye to the football championship. Cork play Clare in the Munster hurling final and Kilkenny are out! Their earliest elimination since 1996
"I've just been diagnosed with cancer" Eoin McNicholl, Derry goalkeeper
Eoin McNicholl, 41, is a former Derry goalkeeper. More importantly, he's one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. He’s always been that guy. He played in the All-Ireland winning team of 2002, won a MacRory & …
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Eoin McNicholl, 41, is a former Derry goalkeeper. More importantly, he's one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. He’s always been that guy. He played in the All-Ireland winning team of 2002, won a MacRory & Hogan Cup with St Patrick's College Maghera and he progressed into the Derry senior setup. He now works for the GAA in sports science, specialising in statistics. He's just been diagnosed with cancer and has agreed to come on this podcast. Between chemotherapy cycles, he sits down with Thomas and Oisin to emphasise the importance of checking yourself. Despite the subject, this is a beautiful listen. Emotion, laughter, full-on craic and considered thoughts. Eoin is from Glenullin, green and gold to the core, just like all the McNicholls. He's married to Sinead and they have three kids. The McNicholls have travelled this road before. Eoin lost his younger sister Clodagh to cancer, when she was just 6. The former goalkeeper is determined to get better and continue to live life to the full. A powerful listen. The magnificent Eoin McNicholl on the GAA Social
Mikey Sheehy- the greatest goalscorer in Kerry football.
He's hit the net more than any Kerry player in history. His accolades are outstanding. Clifford is chasing him down, but hasn't caught him yet. With club and County, Mikey Sheehy achieved it all. One of the …
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He's hit the net more than any Kerry player in history. His accolades are outstanding. Clifford is chasing him down, but hasn't caught him yet. With club and County, Mikey Sheehy achieved it all. One of the greatest Gaelic footballers of all time. This is his life, his story and and what he's learned along the way. The Ups of success, the downs of missing a penalty in the 1982 All-Ireland final against Offaly. The day the dream for five died. The close connection to the Dublin team, growing up and his take on this current Kerry team. His admiration for Mick O'Dwyer and who is the greatest of them all? The great Mikey Sheehy (and Cara, the most well behaved grandchild in the world) on the GAA Social. Lovely
Kerry the kings of Munster- Roscommon glory. Ulster & Leinster preview
It seems the Provincials still have much to offer....
Catriona McGahan. One slip, and now in a wheelchair. Authentic positivity
Catriona McGahan was a superb Gaelic footballer for Tyrone. In July last year, she fell and broke her back, leaving Catriona in a wheelchair. There will always be hope, but in the meantime there's huge …
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Catriona McGahan was a superb Gaelic footballer for Tyrone. In July last year, she fell and broke her back, leaving Catriona in a wheelchair. There will always be hope, but in the meantime there's huge positivity. The authentic kind. This podcast is about facing adversity and living life. Through Catriona's wit and fun, the glass is always half full. Gaelic games has transported her all over the world. For a period of time, it was her employment at Ulster GAA. For now, she's back at home. Living life, being the best she can be and insistent there will be plenty of craic along the way. The book of gratitude is something else. An inspiring podcast
Armagh romp, Monaghan madness, the Dubs are back
A mad weekend in Gaelic games as we figure out all the provincial finalists.
Noel McGinn. Playing for Tyrone. Regrets in life. Living with Parkinson's disease. Being happy
Three Ulster championships as a player for Tyrone and starring on the biggest day. The 1986 All-Ireland final in Croke Park, didn't work out after the break against Kerry, but Noel McGinn was pure authority in …
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Three Ulster championships as a player for Tyrone and starring on the biggest day. The 1986 All-Ireland final in Croke Park, didn't work out after the break against Kerry, but Noel McGinn was pure authority in a defence filled with hard men. He was a successful player, school principal and someone respected in gaelic games and in life. He managed Dromore to their first ever county championship- but he refuses to say he "led them." An infamous incident against Clonoe almost cost Noel his job and it's his one big regret. But he's owned it, hasn't hidden and in this honest account of a life in football, Noel McGinn reveals so much about who he is as a person- and there's plenty to admire and love. He's now living with Parkinson's disease, but he looks upon himself as "lucky." This is the story of positivity, life and being a good man. A man interviewing the young and old in Tyrone for TeamTalk. What's that? The great Noel McGinn from Killyclogher
Down stun Donegal. Mayo are out after Roscommon win. Glorious football
It was earned and it was deserved- but it’s the shock of the championship season (outside the Down camp) and it was beautiful. 10 consecutive days in each other’s company and Down knock Donegal out of the …
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It was earned and it was deserved- but it’s the shock of the championship season (outside the Down camp) and it was beautiful. 10 consecutive days in each other’s company and Down knock Donegal out of the Ulster championship. It’s only the second time Jim McGuinness has lost an Ulster championship match. Where do they go from here? Armagh v Down in Clones- could the Mournemen make an Ulster final? It was a day for those on the road as Roscommon knock Mayo out of Connacht and setup a Galway showpiece. Is it their year? Louth make the Leinster final- you kinda just expect it from Louth at this stage. Leitrim were super and it not OTT to suggest, they really could have beaten Galway- or is it? Meanwhile in Munster, Cork and Kerry make it through their semi-finals. Tyrone U20’s will take on Monaghan in the Ulster final. Tyrone managed by the brilliant Paul Devlin, who previously beat the head of Oisin (fair play to him) As for Armagh and Fermanagh- a game of two halves, and the brilliance of Darragh McGurn (previous guest on the GAA Social) The glory of Cork and Limerick in the small ball, perhaps matched by the men from Down. Lovely stuff
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