Best Kerri O Connor Podcasts (2024)

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Football: Blocking out noise key for Galway and Armagh - w/ Philly McMahon 54:20

1h ago54:20

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For the All-Ireland football final preview, eight-time All-Ireland winner and Irish Independent columnist Philly McMahon joined Colm Keys and Donnchadh Boyle to lend his insight into the mindset needed to win a Celtic Cross. In the Sam Maguire decider preview: How Kieran McGeeney has respect of his players, even if he’s divisive in his own county; …

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Hurling: Tony Kelly and ‘our God’ Brian Lohan seal status as Clare greats 58:57

1h ago58:57

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Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Michael Verney united for one final time to break down the fine margins that saw Clare become 2024 All-Ireland champions, the county’s fifth title in their history. The crew analyse what Brian Lohan has done for the county and how that translated on Sunday, why Tony Kelly defied expectations to ‘drag Clare to the Hog…

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Hurling: Jamesie O’Connor joins the bumper All-Ireland final preview 1:16:28

36m ago1:16:28

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Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Michael Verney were joined by Clare legend and Sunday Independent columnist Jamesie O'Connor in this in-depth breakdown of Cork v Clare in this Sunday’s Liam McCarthy decider. The team recall their preparations for All-Ireland finals in their own careers, including the importance of getting the game out of your head …

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Football: Donegal feel Michael Murphy’s absence; Armagh’s statement victory 52:55

1h ago52:55

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Galway and Armagh have made it to the All-Ireland final, each showing resilience late on to power past Donegal and Kerry respectfully. Colm Keys and Dick Clerkin joined Will Slattery to discuss the key differences between the finalists and those who fell this weekend, including how David Clifford didn’t look his usual self, how Armagh have bonded u…

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Football: Reaction to Mickey Harte’s exit; David Clifford is Kerry’s sleeping giant 35:57

3d ago35:57

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The All-Ireland semi-finals are coming into view, and Dick Clerkin, Donnchadh Boyle and Will Slattery teamed up to preview Kerry’s duel with Armagh and Galway’s date with Donegal. But first, the team gave their response to the news that just months after winning a National League title, Mickey Harte has left the Derry job - and the turnaround from …

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Hurling: Barry Nash’s absence felt as Cork stall Limerick’s drive for five 1:01:29

5d ago1:01:29

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It will be a Cork v Clare All-Ireland final, and the Throw-In’s regular trio of John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney teamed up to break down how each team made it over the line. Limerick’s drive for five stalled after a thriller with the Rebels - John asks if they were too slow to make the changes needed to keep pace with a Cork team who …

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Hurling: Limerick v Cork will have a ‘spicy edge’ - w/ Ciarán Carey 1:05:03

10d ago1:05:03

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Limerick legend Ciarán Carey joined the Throw-In’s regular trio of John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney to preview this weekend’s All-Ireland semi-finals. The team break down whether Limerick can come back at Cork following the Rebels' thrilling victory over the Treaty men in the provincial series. There’s a belief that Limerick would hav…

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Football: Were Dublin wrong to start Paul Mannion and Jack McCaffrey? 38:35

12d ago38:35

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Colm Keys and Conor McKeon joined Will Slattery after a weekend where Dublin went crashing out to a spirited Galway, who came of age to defeat the All-Ireland Champions. Dessie Farrell’s selection choices naturally came under the microscope, and the team discuss whether the Dubs front-loaded their squad too much in a game where the Tribe surged lat…

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Remembering Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh 15:58

17d ago15:58

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News broke this week that legendary GAA broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh died aged 93. His legacy is one filled with kindness, grá for Gaelic games and a unique commentary style that is woven into the stories of many iconic Irish sporting moments. For this special edition of the Throw-In, Martin Breheny and Colm Keys joined Shane Brennan to rec…

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Football: Mayo find a new way to lose; Ger Brennan Manager of the Year? 47:52

19d ago47:52

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Frank Roche and Dick Clerkin joined Will Slattery in the wake of an All-Ireland preliminary quarter-final round that saw Mayo crash out, Roscommon surprise and Louth make history. Dick breaks down what he sees as Mayo’s true undoing - not scoring enough before half-time, and he believes that the county can’t have too many complaints after a disappo…

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Hurling: ‘O hAilpín was like a brick wall’; Brian Lohan’s time-off masterclass 50:38

19d ago50:38

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John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney teamed up again after a pair of quarter-finals that failed to get the juices flowing - but memories of food poisoning from years gone by came back in the meantime. On the pitch, Eddie wonders why Cork and Dublin seemed to play with their ‘heads still on the pillow,’ while John explains his belief that …

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Football: Dublin the masters of timing; Galway fail to turn the screw 48:16

1M ago48:16

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Colm Keys and Dick Clerkin joined Shane Brennan on this week’s Throw-In football show after a slate of round-robin clashes that saw Mayo, Dublin, Galway and Armagh all go through intensive tests. Shane feels that Mayo had a missed opportunity, but Colm is quick to remind that Dublin are the masters of timing - as shown by their game-changers and th…

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Hurling: Therapy time - your ‘Rory McIlroy’ moments; Are broadcasters pushing Gaelic games aside? 56:34

1M ago56:34

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John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney engage in a wide-ranging chat around on-pitch form and off-field issues hitting some fans. On the field, Cork were a little sloppy against an Offaly team that have a bright future, as John believes the Faithful men have showed enough to challenge Leinster counties next season. Meanwhile, confusion reig…

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Football: Jeopardy enters Sam Maguire groups of death; Derry players need to own slump 50:58

1M ago50:58

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On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Frank Roche joined Shane Brennan to break down the key match-ups that will decide the fate of the 16 teams left in the race for Sam Maguire. Dublin face Mayo, where the Connacht men may not have the defensive power to halt the Blues - we assess what weaknesses the Dubs may have. Elsewhere, Der…

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Hurling: Nickie Quaid hurler of the year? And what we think of 53 in the backroom 1:02:58

1M ago1:02:58

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John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney review a weekend of finals as Limerick did what may ever be done again, sealing their sixth Munster title in a row. John is quick to express his belief that Nickie Quaid could be hurler of the year, with Eddie adding that his ‘quarterback’ style has been a strong point of Limerick’s. The set-up around …

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Hurling: Bumper Leinster and Munster finals preview; Offaly’s future is as bright as their chant 1:14:14

1M ago1:14:14

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John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney team up to preview a weekend of finals - Kilkenny v Dublin in Leinster, Clare v Limerick in Munster, and Offaly v Laois in the Joe McDonagh Cup. Proud Offaly man Verney was delighted to touch on the county’s under-20 All-Ireland triumph, which Mullane and Eddie highlighted as a fantastic occasion for h…

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Football: Systems failure for Derry - has Mickey Harte lost his touch, and the dressing room? 46:24

1M ago46:24

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On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery to pick apart Derry’s collapse from league winners at Easter time to another poor defensive performance at home. Colm remarks that poor management is to blame as Derry have not learned their lessons from their Ulster championship defeat to Donegal, while Dick asks …

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Football: Meath fall to Wee County’s big statement; Armagh need to earn credit 36:08

2M ago36:08

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On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery as the second round of the All-Ireland series threw up a historic victory for Louth and a worrying lack of fans in Croke Park. Donegal, meanwhile, continue their resurgence, as Conor believes Jim McGuinness’s men have leapfrogged the chasing pack in the race for…

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Hurling: Questions over Henry Shefflin’s future; Limerick's shock-and-awe factor returns 1:07:11

2M ago1:07:11

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The end of the Leinster and Munster round-robin series brought no shortage of on-field drama, sideline questions and top level action in championship hurling. Michael Verney was joined by John Mullane and Eddie Brennan to break down a weekend that saw Limerick top the Munster table, Galway get dumped out and Dublin show true strength. Questions ove…

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Football: Galway back in All-Ireland picture; Donegal aren’t as good as they think 41:37

2M ago41:37

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On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Donnchadh Boyle join Will Slattery to break down Galway’s bounce back into form over a Derry team still reeling from a bruising Ulster campaign. Donnchadh explains why he believes that despite their loss, the body of work put in by Mickey Harte’s men does not rule them out of the running. Else…

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Hurling: Anger over Clare’s 65 does not cloud belief that Waterford could stop Limerick’s drive for five 55:24

2M ago55:24

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Controversy reigned in Clare’s one-point win over Waterford, but it sets up a thrilling final weekend. John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to break down the weekend’s action. John states his case for more referees being involved in senior games as ‘players deserve the best’, while Eddie believes that with Hawk-Eye, it should be ‘ever…

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Football: Kieran McGeeney’s Armagh get ‘too comfortable’ in Ulster final defeat 36:55

2M ago36:55

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On this week’s Throw-In football show, Colm Keys and Frank Roche join Will Slattery to break down Donegal’s triumph in the Ulster final after what was a supremely difficult route to the decider. Armagh were the latest victim to Jim McGuinness’s tactical nous, but Colm suspects that Kieran McGeeney’s side got too comfortable when they got four point…

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Hurling: Cork's joy in one of the best games ever - if only we could watch it 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

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The magic of the Munster championship served up one of the greatest hurling clashes in history as Cork pipped Limerick - John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to break down the weekend’s action. The excitement is evident after the entertainment in Páirc Uí Chaoimh, where Cork got their tactics right but now face the risk of being drain…

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Football: Don’t over-estimate Galway, why Mayo haven’t progressed and is Kerry’s form a concern? 38:24

3M ago38:24

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Galway’s dramatic win over Mayo for their third Connacht title in a row was a huge win for Padraic Joyce’s team but does it show their true potential and are they really potential All-Ireland contenders? Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show to discuss the big talking points from the weekend action. Plu…

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Hurling: Tipp rise from the ashes, Wexford breathe new life into Leinster and what next for Henry Shefflin? 52:15

3M ago52:15

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Waterford look a different side this summer but after letting Tipp come back to draw against them, have they blown a big opportunity to secure qualification? And as Tipp rise from the ashes, what were the differences to the Limerick game six days before? John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney for another episode of The Throw-In Hurling …

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Hurling: The green machine rolls on, Cork staring into the abyss & Davy v Cahill fireworks expected 50:58

3M ago50:58

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It was an action-packed weekend of hurling action and Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In Hurling show to discuss all the big talking points including Limerick’s humbling of Tipp with the lads asking is the Limerick green machine better than ever and what effect will the Peter Casey injury have on the rest of t…

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Football: Can Donegal really challenge Dublin? And Kildare have the players - not the team 32:46

3M ago32:46

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On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery to break down Donegal and Armagh’s path to this year’s Ulster final. Elsewhere, the crew break down Kildare’s season of woes as a Leinster whimper condemned a ‘sleeping giant’ to Tailteann Cup football. The problem? Conor and Dick do not believe it lies with the…

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Football: Derry negligence leaves ‘keeper out to dry as Ulster springs a score-fest 54:05

3M ago54:05

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On this week’s Throw-In football show, Colm Keys is joined by Dick Clerkin and Frank Roche to break down the most exciting weekend of championship action so far. Jim McGuinness engineered a tactical masterclass to expose Derry’s use of a fly-keeper, Dick outlines why the Oak Leaf midfield could not take control of the game as Colm adds that their d…

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Hurling: Limerick's Lazarus-like recovery and Davy's Déise deliver 56:35

3M ago56:35

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Just how did Clare lose this game against Limerick? And after Limerick’s Lazarus-like recovery, will they only get better from here on in? John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney on this week’s Throw-In Hurling show with all the analysis and insights from a cracking opening weekend of Championship hurling action. And with Waterford silen…

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Hurling: John Mullane & Eddie Brennan’s Championship Preview 55:07

3M ago55:07

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Championship season has arrived as John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to preview this weekend’s opening round of Munster and Leinster action. Eddie breaks down how Clare will use Tony Kelly in a match-up with a Limerick side who may be losing hunger aiming to lay siege to Ennis. He also reminisces about his own time with Kilkenny ch…

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Football: Stephen Cluxton’s frustration as Meath lack belief, and how will Jim McGuinness prepare for his duel with Mickey Harte’s Derry? 33:59

3M ago33:59

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Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football Show after Dublin maintained their dominance over the Royals, albeit not with encouraging execution. A difference in kick-out approach was key - Colm breaks down how Dublin’s aggression displays the difference between the best and the rest, but also how Stephen Cluxton w…

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Football: ‘Broken system’ leaves small counties and championship hype behind 34:01

4M ago34:01

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Dick Clerkin and Frank Roche join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show after the not-so-thunderous start to this year’s championship. The 2024 Championship kicked off over the weekend, but low attendances and public attention means the conversation around the fixtures calendar continues to spark debate - with Dick stating that situat…

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Hurling: Clare the biggest threat to Limerick’s crown 50:35

4M ago50:35

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Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney for this week’s Throw-In Hurling show to analyse Clare’s potential after defeating Kilkenny in the league final. Selection will be key and the lads ask whether Tony Kelly could fit in as a centre-back for Clare? Meanwhile, Eddie is pushed for his first-choice Kilkenny back-line. See omnystudio.com/…

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The Throw-In Football: Decider that had it all sees Derry make physicality count 48:27

4M ago48:27

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Dick Clerkin and Donnchadh Boyle join Colm Keys on this week’s Throw-In Football Show to look back on Derry’s dramatic shoot-out victory over Dublin in the Division 1 final. Dick explains why he believes the right team came out as victors, pointing out that Derry dominated possession in a game that was the culmination of years of hard work by an Oa…

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The Throw-In Football: Are the managers to blame for such a poor football League? 42:00

4M ago42:00

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Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery on the latest Throw-In Football show to look back on the final round of football league games before next week’s Divisional finals. Dick sums it up as a dismal, drab campaign placing a lot of the blame on managers who were content with mid-table. Even Monaghan’s relegation wasn’t as big a deal, he sa…

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The Throw-In Hurling: Limerick’s off-day or a sign of things to come? And what did Kilkenny get right? Plus, what Clare are building and Masterchef Mullane’s Curragh trip 45:01

4M ago45:01

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Eddie Brennan and John Mullane are back with Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In Hurling show as they discuss the hurling league semi-finals. Was this an off day for Limerick or a sign of things to come? Does John Kiely have a lot of headaches now? And what did Kilkenny get right? Was this just the win that Derek Lyng needed to kickstart their se…

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The Throw-In Football: The GAA is missing a trick to properly promote its games over the St. Patrick’s Day weekend 34:40

4M ago34:40

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Dick Clerkin and Donnchadh Boyle join Will Slattery on the latest Throw-In Football show and ask is the GAA is missing a promotional trick by not making a bigger deal of St Patrick's weekend now that the club finals are no longer in that slot? As Dick points out, Man Utd v Liverpool was getting most of the attention in the club bar on St. Patrick’s…

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The Throw-In Hurling: Why Kilkenny need to lay down a marker against Limerick, Galway’s discipline issue and Alan Connolly’s hat-trick heroics 44:47

4M ago44:47

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Frank Roche is joined by Eddie Brennan and John Mullane on this week's Throw-In Hurling show to discuss all the big talking points from the weekend hurling action. With Galway having two sent off against Dublin last week and two more lucky to stay on against Limerick, Frank asks the panel if Galway have a discipline problem? Plus, why only a Leins…

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The Throw-In Hurling: Is the GAA pricing out ordinary fans? Plus, Clare’s strengths, Waterford’s missed opportunity & Wexford’s bright future 48:40

5M ago48:40

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John Mullane and Frank Roche join Michael Verney for the latest Throw-In Hurling show as they look back on all the weekend hurling league action. The lads discuss Wexford’s win over Waterford which points to their bright future but Mullane says it was a missed opportunity for the Déise as they face relegation to the second tier next season. Elsewhe…

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The Throw-In Football: Derry’s missed opportunity, Rory Beggan's NFL tryout & do Kerry get judged differently with on-pitch rows? 38:48

5M ago38:48

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It was another impressive win for Dublin on Saturday, but was it a missed opportunity for Derry to not go at Dublin at full strength? Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery on the latest Throw-In Football show to discuss. There were also lots of flashpoints in Kerry’s win over Tyrone and Colm asks if Kerry are judged differently when it come…

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The Throw-In Football: Kerry’s stasis, Canavan’s starring influence and how can Gaelic football really be improved? 37:23

5M ago37:23

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Just how significant could Dublin’s ten point beating of Kerry be for later in the year and why have Kerry not developed more since their All-Ireland win in 2022? Dick Clerkin and Donnchadh Boyle join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show to discuss and look back on the weekend action, including another win for Derry and a stellar per…

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The Throw-In Hurling: Davy’s third quarter blues, enigmatic Cork & hot water bottles for Wexford Park 50:45

5M ago50:45

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Waterford’s two-point defeat to Cork was a case of the third quarter blues for Davy Fitz’s team, while the Rebels finally got their first League win under the belt, and on the latest Throw-In Hurling show, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to discuss all the weekend action. The Limerick machine still is purring as strong as ever an…

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The Throw-In Football: Derry’s All-Ireland credentials, Con O’Callaghan’s goal threat & Kildare football is broken 36:08

5M ago36:08

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With Derry the only team to have a 100% record in Division 1 after their thirteen point victory over Monaghan at the weekend, the question is increasingly being asked if Mickey Harte’s team can maintain this standard come the summer? Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show to discuss how far they think De…

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The Throw-In Hurling: Tipp coming strong, Clare’s ‘system’ explained & the truth about Junior B 50:01

6M ago50:01

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Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney to look back on round two of the National Hurling League games and with Tipperary getting another win under their belt, are they starting to flourish under Liam Cahill? Galway’s struggles though has shown their Jekyll and Hyde qualities and Eddie and John say that Henry Shefflin needs to deliver a …

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The Throw-In Hurling: Clare’s need for silverware, Cork’s missing piece & the worst venues to play in 43:13

6M ago43:13

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With the hurling leagues starting over the weekend, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan joined Michael Verney to look back on all the major talking points on the latest Throw-In Hurling show, including Clare’s three point win over Cork, Tipperary’s thrashing of Dublin in Parnell Park, and Kilkenny’s draw with Wexford. The lads discuss why Brian Lohan’s …

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The Throw-In Football: Derry & Mayo’s early season intent while Dublin lose again 43:00

6M ago43:00

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After just two games in the league, Derry have already laid down a marker with victories over Kerry in Tralee and the most recent six point win over Tyrone. So, just what can we expect from Mickey Harte’s team this year? Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery on the latest Throw-In Football show as they discuss all the football league act…

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The Throw-In Hurling: John Mullane’s crystal ball gazing for 2024 – the players and counties that can stop Limerick 51:53

6M ago51:53

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We’re back for another year of brilliant hurling debate and discussion, and what a year 2024 promises to be. Is this to be the year of the 5-in-a-row? With so many counties busting a gut to topple Limerick, from Galway, Waterford, Cork, Clare or Tipp, there’s going to be so many talking points and twists and turns in the road, so who better to tell…

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The Throw-In Football: Kerry & Dublin slip up, Galway’s troubles & Jim McGuinness’ return 36:04

6M ago36:04

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The Football Leagues have returned and so has The Throw-In with Will Slattery joined by Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys for the first show of the year. With Kerry and Dublin losing at home to Derry and Monaghan respectively, there was plenty for them to look back on, not least for Dick anyway, Monaghan’s appetite and work rate in winning against the Dub…

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‘I had to call him Uncle Frank’ - GAA legend Philly McMahon on his Dad's life on the run (Part 2) 28:36

10M ago28:36

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On the GAA pitch Philly McMahon was an All-Ireland winner. But off the pitch his personal life was turbulent. His father Phil McMahon was interned in Long Kesh, escaped in 1975 and was now battling cancer. Philly speaks about his father’s membership of the provisional IRA and some of the difficult truths that come with that. First broadcast on The …

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Shot at 16, interned at 19 and dead at 64: GAA legend Philly McMahon on his inspiration - his Dad (Part 1) 23:52

10M ago23:52

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The story of how Philly McMahon became an All-Ireland Champion eight times, is more than just a story of hard work and determination. Philly's story began with his father Phil, who at the age of 16 was shot by British soldiers in his home of West Belfast and who spent more than 30 years on the run. First broadcast on The Indo Daily 17th September 2…

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