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Jet back to the sun-kissed Mundial of Mexico '86, for our team-by-team, game-by-game guide to a memorable tournament, through an Irish lens. Maradona, Eamonn Dunphy, Julie Andrews and Gay Byrne - who could resist that line-up? Also featuring: The Clery's Ghost Ireland's first divorce court (on the Late Late) The Reluctant Orangeman and much much mo…
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In this seasonal special, we look at the extraordinary story of the poltergeist that terrorised Finglas in 1957/58, as well as the chaos that surrounded the 57/58 Leinster Senior Cup Final. You can read my obit of the great Jack Charlton here: Extratime.com - Extratime.ie - Goodbye to a Legend: Thanks for everything Jack Library music used in this …
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Journey back to a frenzied Lansdowne Road for this vital World Cup qualifier. With Ireland within touching distance of the World Cup, Dublin goes into meltdown. Also featured: * Liam Brady's bombshell retirement * Alan O'Neill on being an LOI player in Jack's squad * A Republican Werewolf in Laois * UFOs crash a Soviet football match Features some …
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Travel back to June 1989, and one of the most important games in Irish football history. This episode covers the crucial Ireland vs. Hungary World Cup qualifiers, which took place at a turbulent time in world history. It's a fascinating listen, covering match-fixing, Joan Collins and Fianna Fáil's hot air balloon! Includes a snatch of music (c) Rya…
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