Best Joe Brolly Podcasts (2024)

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From death row to Croke Park. Derry, Mayo and milking the cows in Killala Part 1. 36:40

3h ago36:40

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How much credit does Mickey Harte deserve for Derry’s win over Mayo? On Free State, Joe tells Dion how Derry pulled off what many felt was the shock of the season. Was it really a shock? Joe didn’t think so and neither did the local rat catcher in Mayo. Dion wonders if Mayo are like the Scottish football team but Joe explains why they’re more like …

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E80 The Fifth Court - Dr Leif-Nissen Lundbæk, FORBES 30 Under30 Listmaker - legal AI in action 40:55

1h ago40:55

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E80 of The Fifth Court was recorded at the Dublin Tech Summit AI not a concept, but a reality now in law. This is a must listen-to episode if you want to know what's about to happen to your legal practice. Dr Leif-Nissen Lundbæk is FORBES 30-Under-30 Listmaker. He's also co-founder and CEO of the AI company Xayn. His company is working with CMS, an…

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

1h 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

21h 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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The Irish Elections: How the elites persuade sheep to vote for wolves. 1:06:50

12h ago1:06:50

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At the American Ambassador’s residence in Dublin last week, there was an extraordinary event. Many of the main architects of the peace process gathered to talk about how it was done and what the world can learn from it as the horrors of Gaza continue. Joe was among the invited audience and it reminded him of a time when politicians were serious. On…

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S5 Ep3 Brendan Devenney 46:51

2d ago46:51

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Episode 3 with former Donegal GAA star forward Brendan Devenney. A really enjoyable and lively chat, as we chatted all about the great days with Donegal and his spell playing both League Of Ireland and inter-county at the one time, along with some great yarns at the International Rules series. Comhrá Le Tomás is powered by EIRGRID…

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E79 The Fifth Court - Mema Byrne BL - Landlord and Tenant Law (Commercial Sector) expert author 40:05

6d ago40:05

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E79 The Fifth Court Hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL are joined by barrister Mema Byrne BL, to talk about the 2nd edition of her book, Landlord and Tenant, (Commercial Sector). The three discuss many issues around this area of law in which she works and lectures - but also the road that brought her to law. She worked in banking which sh…

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Jungle Book. The essential survival guide for Gaelic footballers. Featuring Brian Mullins and an All Star cast 38:51

3d ago38:51

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Will Joe be wearing a half and half scarf when Mayo play Derry? On Free State, Joe explains to Dion why he will be desperate for a Derry win when the two counties play. He remembers his many memorable encounters with the great Brian Mullins, one of which ended with Joe promising to seek professional help. He didn’t follow up on this promise. This e…

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

7d 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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S5 Ep3 _ Teaser _ Brendan Devenney 8:56

3d ago8:56

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Episode three we are joined by former Donegal GAA star forward Brendan Devenney. Before we get into the main episode, here is a our 1-1 quick fire discussion on the current championship. The full episode will be available this Wednesday morning across YouTube and all podcast platforms Comhrá Le Tomás is powered by EIRGRID…

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

8d 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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Mickey Harte, football manager. Oh Lord it’s so Harte to be humble, Part 2 29:36

8d ago29:36

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As Derry fall apart under Mickey Harte, what are those closest to the squad saying? Who else - if anyone- is responsible for the fall in recent months? On Free State, it’s Mickey Harte week with a forensic analysis of where it went wrong at Derry and if anything can be done to save their summer. Dion also triggers Joe by mentioning a name that may …

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S5 Ep2 Niall Cahalane 51:24

9d ago51:24

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Welcome to another episode of Comhrá le Tomás! This week, we are thrilled to have a true legend of the game joining us. Our guest is a former Castlehaven and Cork GAA star, known for his exceptional skill and dedication both on and off the field. He has left an indelible mark on the world of Gaelic football, capturing the hearts of fans with his pa…

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‘Oh Lord, it’s so Harte to be humble.’ Part 1 31:50

10d ago31:50

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Who will Mickey Harte blame next? Was it inevitable that it would fall apart at Derry? On Free State today, Joe and Dion talk about the fall and fall of Mickey Harte. Joe explains why Harte is an intruder in the county and how it went to pieces. They look at why the Derry County Board have betrayed the values of the GAA by bringing Harte in. But a …

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

14d 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

14d 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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E78 The Fifth Court - The Bloomsday Episode - Hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL on Ulysses and the obscenity laws 30:47

10d ago30:47

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E78 The Fifth Court DSBA Legal Podcast of the Year With thanks to Clio Legal Software. Bloomsday is a celebration of James Joyce's Ulysses, taking place annually on June 16th. The date commemorates the events of the novel, which are set on June 16, 1904. This day is significant because it marks Joyce's first outing with his future wife, Nora Barnac…

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Ep2 Teaser _ Niall Cahalane 7:28

10d ago7:28

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Former Cork GAA great Niall Cahalane joins me for episode 2 of the new series, but before we get into the full episode, we talk current championship for a few moments beforehand. The full episode will be available this Wednesday June 12th across all podcast platforms and YouTube. Comhrá Le Tomás is powered by EIRGRID…

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The unbearable agony of Palestine. Part 2. With Gideon Levy 34:50

15d ago34:50

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Gideon Levy says he is an Israeli patriot. But he is a patriot in a land where truth is seen as treason. In Part 2 of his Free State interview, Gideon Levy provides a frightening insight into Israel today. As Israeli government censorship looks to silence the truth about Gaza, he tells Joe and Dion what happens to those who write honestly about the…

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

19d 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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S5 Ep1 James Horan 45:45

16d ago45:45

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Episode 1 of Season 5 has arrived, joining us is former Mayo player and manager 'James Horan'. We speak all about the great playing days under Maughan to managing crunch games in the heat of battle.By Tomás Ó’Sé

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The unbearable agony of Palestine. Part 1. With Gideon Levy 35:15

22d ago35:15

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When Gideon Levy was a teenager growing up in Israel he was devoted to the ‘nationalistic religious orgy’ in the country. Today, as a journalist working for Haaretz, he has been described as the ‘most hated man in Israel’. His fearless determination to record the suffering of the Palestinians has seen him banned from reporting in Gaza by the Israel…

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E77 The Fifth Court - Krystian Boino, trained Polish judge who runs his solicitor's practice in Ireland 36:13

17d ago36:13

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E77 The Fifth Court - with @Mark Tottenham BL and @Peter Leonard BL With thanks to Clio Legal Software Something you may not have considered. The Polish community, numbering above 100,000, is one of Ireland's largest non-Irish communities. Naturally, they need legal representation and advice. So who do they go to? Krystian Boino obtained his master…

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

22d 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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S5 Ep1 Teaser James Horan 11:18

20d ago11:18

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A short teaser to wet the appetite before we officially kick off Season 5, we chat briefly on the current championship with former Mayo player and manager James Horan. To hear hear the full interview with James Horan, tune in on Wednesday June 5th for Episode 1, Season 5 of Comhrá Le Tomás Comhrá Le Tomás is powered by EIRGRID…

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Big Bad Bill. The greatest captain of them all. Captain Class Part 4. 37:58

22d ago37:58

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As a young man, he fled the racism of Louisiana. His father could take no more: violence or exile was the next step. He began what at first was an unpromising basketball career before becoming the most inspirational leader in the history of the NBA. On the final part of The Captain Class, Joe and Dion look at the extraordinary life of Bill Russell.…

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E76 The Fifth Court - Senator Barry Ward BL on the powers of local authorities and elected councillors 39:08

23d ago39:08

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E76 The Fifth Court DSBA 'Podcast of the Year' With thanks to Clio Legal Software Hosts Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL interrogate Senator (and former councillor) Barry Ward BL about the powers that local authorities have and the claimed powers of local councillors (especially in the light of claims made in election literature).He discusses…

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Are Leinster cursed or just losers? What causes great teams to become serial failures? Captain Class Part 3 48:46

24d ago48:46

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When Leinster missed a drop goal in the final seconds of the European final were they just unlucky? Or were they, like Mayo, missing chances or losing three finals in a row because something fundamental was missing? On Free State today, Joe and Dion continue their exploration of the great teams and captains in sport. Is team spirit just an illusion…

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

28d 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

29d 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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The Roy Keane Conundrum - The Captain Class Part 2 36:22

29d ago36:22

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Roy Keane drove Manchester United and Ireland on through the force of his personality. He was the most important player in Alex Ferguson’s side but was he a man apart or the invisible essence of the team? On Free State today, Joe and Dion debate Roy Keane and where he belongs in the captain class. They look at those who led a different way, who did…

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E75 The Fifth Court - Joe Brolly, life, times and law. 46:08

30d ago46:08

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E75 The Fifth Court - recorded at the Solicitor's Growth Summit Our hosts, Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL are joined by barrister Joe Brolly BL, the well know GAA football analyst who played at senior level for Derry and was a member of that county's only All-Ireland Senior Football Championship winning side in 1993. An entertaining romp th…

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The Captain Class Part 1 34:08

1M ago34:08

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What is it that unites the greatest teams in sport? What is the factor that ensures a team remains successful over a prolonged period? When the American journalist Sam Walker began to study the greatest teams in sport, he found a common denominator that shocked him. On Free State today, Joe and Dion discuss Walker’s book The Captain Class and the i…

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

1M 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

1M 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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Winners & Losers 46:51

1M ago46:51

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The Ulster final was a study in winning and losing. A perfect example of the question everyone in sport has wrestled with for generations: what makes one team win and another team lose? What makes one team confident as they reach the dying moments of a game while another becomes tense, tight and anxious? What separates Dublin from Mayo or Donegal f…

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E74 The Fifth Court - Cynthia Ní Mhurchú BL - Europe, Eurovision and legal life after RTE 39:45

1M ago39:45

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E74 The Fifth Court with Mark Tottenham BL and Peter Leonard BL From Riverdance to the Four Courts, a life after RTE for TV personality turned barrister Cynthia Ni Mhurchú who is hoping for another career pivot as she stands for election for the EU Parliament. Obviously there was discussion with our two hosts about the iconic Eurovision Song Contes…

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Superman. An American football story. Joe Klecko, quarter back killer 31:47

1M ago31:47

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Joe Klecko always had mayhem on his mind. Klecko, the legendary defensive linemen for the New York Jets, is regarded as the strongest man in the history of American Football. When Joe Klecko was inducted into the Hall of Fame, he invited Joe Brolly to Cleveland to be part of the event. On Free State today, Joe Klecko talks to Joe about his life on …

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

1M 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

1M 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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Roger Casement Part 2. The Mission. 39:43

1M ago39:43

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Roger Casement’s executioner described him as ‘the bravest man it fell to my unhappy lot to execute’. In part 2 of a special Free State on Casement, his biographer Roland Philipps explains the doomed and heroic final act of Casement’s life when he was driven by an obsessive desire for Irish freedom. He talks to Dion and Joe about the love affair wh…

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Roger Casement And The Temple Of Doom Part 1 34:31

1M ago34:31

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When Roger Casement was hanged in Pentonville Prison in 1916, he died an Irish hero and a traitor to the British Empire. On Banna Strand in 2016, President Higgins described Casement as “not just a great Irish patriot, he was also one of the great humanitarians of the early 20th century”. On Free State today, Joe and Dion look at the many lives of …

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E73 - Pt. 2 'A Century of Irish Courts' - Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan, Supreme Court & Prof. Diarmaid Ferriter, UCD 27:05

1M ago27:05

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E73 The Fifth Court with @Mark Tottenham BL and @Peter Leonard BL were invited to attend a conference in Dublin Castle celebrating 100 years of Irish courts Part 2. Our hosts interviewed Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan and Prof. Diarmaid Ferriter of UCD discussing the founding of the Irish courts system post British rule, the effect of an increase of the …

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

2M 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

2M 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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Jimmy’s Winning Matches (Again) 44:10

2M ago44:10

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What drives Jim McGuinness? Why does he inspire such devotion and how does he command such loyalty? On Free State, Joe explains his own complicated relationship with Jim McGuinness. In a world where GAA managers are conformist and conservative, McGuinness is a man apart. Is this why he was able to dismantle Derry? And Joe reveals what he was shouti…

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

2M 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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E72 - Pt. 1 'A Century of Irish Courts' - Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan, Supreme Court & Prof. Diarmaid Ferriter, UCD 40:38

2M ago40:38

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E72 The Fifth Court with @Mark Tottenham BL and @Peter Leonard BL were invited to attend a conference in Dublin Castle celebrating 100 years of Irish courts Part 1. Our hosts interviewed Mr. Justice Gerard Hogan and Prof. Diarmaid Ferriter of UCD discussing the founding of the Irish courts system post British rule, how politicians had to 'tread sof…

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Anyone For the Last Few Choc Ices? The Life and Turbulent Times of Christy Moore. Part 3 37:16

2M ago37:16

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Christy Moore has been a giant in Irish life. In the final part of the Free State special he talks to Joe and Dion about the songs and the people who have guided him along the way. He plays the songs whose success surprised him and he talks about the ones that were censored. What word led the BBC to ban ‘St Brendan’s Voyage’? How did a review of ‘T…

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

2M 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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