Best Kerry Brennan Podcasts (2024)

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

40m 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

14h 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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99 The Irish Civil War Fatalities Project 50:17

1h ago50:17

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On this episode of the show, we discussed the Irish Civil War Fatalities Project. The Irish Civil War Fatalities Project, supported with funding from the Department of Tourism, Culture, Arts, Gaeltacht, Sport and Media, seeks to identify all of the conflict-related fatalities in Ireland between the opening shots of the Civil War on 28 June 1922 and…

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

1h 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

8d 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

23m 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

17d 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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98 The Ulster Plantation 1:02:38

10d ago1:02:38

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On this episode of the Irish History Show we looked at the Plantation of Ulster. The Plantation was the colonisation of Ireland’s northern province of Ulster by people from Britain during the reign of James VI and I. The official plantation began in 1609 in six of Ulster’s nine counties, Donegal, Coleraine, Tyrone, Fermanagh, Armagh and Cavan. Land…

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

6d 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

23d 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

29d 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

14d 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

30d 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

21d 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

28d 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

1M 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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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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97 The Nine Years War 1:09:07

2M ago1:09:07

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The Nine Year War in Ireland took place in Ireland from 1593 to 1603. The rebellion was led by Hugh O’Neill and Red Hugh O’Donnell and was a response to the Tudor Conquest in Ireland. The rebellion began in Ulster but eventually spread throughout the whole country. There were some significant Irish victories such as Clontibret and Yellow Ford but t…

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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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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

3M 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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96 The Desmond Rebellions 57:19

6M ago57:19

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The Desmond Rebellions occurred in 1569–1573 and 1579–1583 in the Irish province of Munster. They were rebellions by the Earl of Desmond, the head of the FitzGerald dynasty in Munster, and his followers, the Geraldines and their allies, against the threat of the extension of the English government over the province. The rebellions were motivated pr…

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95 The 1923 General Election in the Irish Free State 1:05:17

6M ago1:05:17

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On this episode of the Irish History Show we discussed the 1923 General Election in the Irish Free State. The election for the fourth Dáil was held on the 27th of August 1923. It was the first general election held since the establishment of the Irish Free State on the 6th of December 1922. The election was held in aftermath of the Irish Civil War,…

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94 The Army Mutiny 1924 1:02:09

7M ago1:02:09

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On this episode of the Irish History Show we discussed the Irish Army Mutiny of 1924. In March 1924 about 50 officers of the Free State’s National Army, who were set to be demobilised in the post- Civil War reduction of the Army, seized weapons and abandoned their posts. Led by erstwhile Army Director of Intelligence Liam Tobin and Charles Dalton, …

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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

8M 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

8M 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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The Throw-In Football: Are there more All-Irelands left in this Dublin team? 34:57

10M ago34:57

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Philly McMahon and Dick Clerkin join Will Slattery on the final Throw-In Football show of the season to look back on Dublin’s two point All-Ireland final victory over Kerry with Philly wondering whether Cluxton, McCarthy and Fitzsimons can stay on for another year. He reckons, football-wise, they can still contribute in a big way and they shouldn’t…

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The Throw-In Football: One last dance for the Dubs? 41:51

10M ago41:51

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The Dublin era of dominance began with Stephen Cluxton’s injury-time winner against Kerry in the 2011 final and twelve years later it’s set to come full circle as the heavyweights clash again. Will this be the last hurrah for the Dublin stalwarts who have dominated the game since then or will David Clifford’s magic once more drag Kerry to greatness…

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Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon: Gareth McKinless on how to prepare for David Clifford & Kieran Hughes on blowouts and the media 1:00:38

10M ago1:00:38

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Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon features two of the losing All-Ireland semi-finalists with Derry hero and one of the stars of the championship Gareth McKinless on to discuss how they approached David Clifford and the Kerry team. McKinless reveals why he'd fear Dublin more and discusses Derry emerging as a football force. Monaghan legend Kieran Hu…

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The Throw-In Hurling: Limerick join the pantheon of greats 54:23

10M ago54:23

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They timed their run to perfection again and now history beckons for this Limerick hurling team. Can they achieve the mythical 5-in-a-row and just how many All-Ireland titles could they win by the end of the decade? John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to look back on another incredible Limerick display in the final and ask what did K…

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The Throw-In Hurling: Eddie Brennan, John Mullane & Tom Condon preview the All-Ireland Hurling Final 58:59

10M ago58:59

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From wedding planning to key match-ups and All-Ireland final pressure, John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Tom Condon give their insights and advice ahead of Limerick v Kilkenny this Sunday. And don’t forget to join the lads on Monday’s show with all the post-match reaction to what promises to be a titanic hurling final battle. See omnystudio.com/liste…

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Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon: Kevin Doyle on his GAA crossroads, Willie White and Philly McMahon on Ballymun 43:12

10M ago43:12

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Philly McMahon is joined by Kevin Doyle and Willie White on the latest episode of Breaking Ball. Doyle talks about the turning point in his life that led him to become an international football player instead of a GAA star with Wexford. Actor and comedian, Willie White, discusses his upbringing in Ballymun and how he was able to break a cycle in hi…

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The Throw-In Football: Better even than Maurice Fitz? It doesn’t matter what the Dubs do, they won’t stop David Clifford 35:54

10M ago35:54

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We may have got the final we were all expecting, but Monaghan and Derry both ran Dublin and Kerry close and will be kicking themselves for not making the most of their chances when they had them. On the latest Throw-In Football show, Conor McKeon and Dick Clerkin join Sinéad Kissane to discuss the two semi-finals, the once-in-a-generation talent th…

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The Throw-In Football: Dick Clerkin lays out the case for how Monaghan can beat Dublin 28:39

10M ago28:39

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A Dublin v Kerry All-Ireland final might be most people’s expectation, but Derry and Monaghan have convincing cases to be able to beat their illustrious opponents in this weekend’s semi-finals, says Dick Clerkin on the latest Throw-In Football show. He joins Will Slattery and Frank Roche to lay out the case for how Monaghan can cause an upset and w…

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Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon: Niall Morgan on Kerry, referees and straight-talking in Tyrone 41:06

11M ago41:06

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Tyrone All-Star goalkeeper, Niall Morgan, joins Philly McMahon and Conán Doherty on the latest episode of Breaking Ball to discuss Kerry, David Clifford, club GAA culture and they welcome former referee Maurice Deegan on to give him their complaints! You can watch new episodes of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon every Saturday during the Champions…

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The Throw-In Hurling: Murphy's save for the ages and can the Cats now stop the Green Machine? 50:17

10M ago50:17

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Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In Hurling show to look back on Kilkenny’s magnificent semi-final win over Clare and Limerick’s victory over Galway. Can the Cats stop Limerick’s 4-in-a-row now? If you want to get in touch, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @nedzerb13 and @mlverney. And don’t forge…

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The Throw-In Hurling: Clare's redemption time? Can Galway catch Limerick? Eddie Brennan & John Mullane on the hurling semi-finals 47:38

11M ago47:38

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Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In Hurling podcast to look ahead to the weekend’s All-Ireland hurling semi-finals between Limerick v Galway and Kilkenny v Clare. Are Limerick barely hanging on or will the 4-week break have re-energised them? Plus, are Clare primed for redemption against Cats? And what can Tony…

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Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon: Roddy Collins on his short-lived GAA management career, digging matches in junior football and his dream of scoring into the Hill 47:21

11M ago47:21

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Roddy Collins joins Philly McMahon and Conán Doherty in studio for the latest episode of Breaking Ball to discuss his love of GAA, his short-lived GAA management career and why he wishes he was 21 again and had the chance to score into the Hill. You can watch new episodes of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon every Saturday during the Championship o…

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The Throw-In Football: Are the Dubs back to their best? 37:02

11M ago37:02

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Was the defeat of Mayo Dublin’s best performance under Dessie Farrell and is it set to be a Dublin-Kerry final after all the talk of it being the most open Championship in years? Donnchadh Boyle and Frank Roche join Will Slattery on the latest Throw-In Football show to discuss the weekend quarter-finals and the semi-final draw. Join the Throw-In ev…

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