The Throw-in

Serial All-Ireland winner Tomás Ó'Sé makes his Indo Sport podcast debut as he reviews Dublin's statement win in Salthill, and where the result leaves beaten All-Ireland finalists Galway. We also get a heat check on Kerry 2025, and delve into which teams have adapted best to the new rules. Tomás also lays out why the ferocity of the Ulster teams has set them apart to date, and why we may need to recalibrate our expectations of Mayo. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie Brennan (eventually) and Michael Verney join Joe after a weekend of hurling where Limerick set down a marker, Kilkenny showed spark, and Tipperary stayed confident. The team also break down Davy Fitzgerald’s comments that some referees ‘actually despise’ him, claiming that his teams are at a disadvantage. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB Subscribe to our YouTube channel @IndoSportPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael Verney to run the rule over the All-Ireland series’ first weekend of games, where the Dubs are back (for this week anyway) as Galway look to bounce back. Meanwhile, Mayo’s management delegation is a big issues - as is the squeezing of all the good action. Meanwhile, John Mullane is in fine form, as are Tipperary who have built thanks to their faith in Liam Cahill. Mullane prepares us for a crucial Cork/Waterford clash with memories of his own battles - including the famous day where he proclaimed: ‘I loves me county’. 00:00 - 42:20 Football 42:20 - 1:28:28 Hurling Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Waterford legend John Mullane is on hand to assess the state of play in the Munster Championship, as All-Ireland favourites Cork & Limerick get set to renew hostilities this weekend. John & Will also evaluate the potential premature end of Clare's Liam MacCarthy defence, and whether or not Kilkenny's run in Leinster can prime them for success later in the summer. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast

Joe is joined by Pat Spillane and Philly McMahon to look back on a thrilling weekend of provincial final action in Ulster and Leinster. The panel start off by delving into Donegal's dramatic win over Armagh in Clones before breaking down Louth's special day in Croke Park as they got revenge over Meath in the Leinster final. Before Pat and Philly, Conan and Ronan join Joe in studio to give their thoughts on how the new rules are improving Gaelic football. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Just like the weather, the provincial championships are heating up, and Michael Verney is on hand to run you through all the latest on today’s Indo GAA podcast. Eddie Brennan kicks things off by stressing the importance of hurling IQ, and exemplifies how Tipperary, led by John McGrath, have it in spades. The pair also discuss how reigning All Ireland champions Clare are on the brink of being knocked out, the brilliance of Galway’s Cathal Mannion, and the compact nature of the championship structure. Later, Dick Clerkin recaps the bucket list sporting item that is the Ulster final in Clones, the potential return of Rian O'Neill to Armagh and how Louth’s Leinster final experience eventually paid dividends against Meath. Our GAA podcast coverage is thanks to AIB. Subscribe to our YouTube channel @IndoSportPodcast. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With packed out crowds set to flock to this weekend's Ulster & Leinster football finals, Colm Keys & Martin Breheny join Joe to look ahead to how events may unfold in Clones & Croke Park. Firstly, with news that the Camogie Association is set to call a Special Congress later this month to give players the option of wearing shorts on matchdays, former Cork & Dubin star Sarah O'Donovan gives her assessment of the ongoing skorts controversy, and to warn why any prospective administrative change may not be the foregone conclusion some might think.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Mullane joins Michael Verney after a quieter hurling championship weekend, but one that saw Waterford tamed by a Limerick team who look like they are finding their fear factor again. Mullane also gives his idea for a championship re-shake, and the team break down the controversy around skorts in camogie. In football, Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin are on hand with plenty to talk about, from Galway.s growing strength to Mayo’s inability to see out games, and lots more besides - including handball memories, Kerry’s growing accuracy and the marketing own-goal in July finals. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined in studio by Philly McMahon to break down Dublin's shock loss to Meath and assess the football championship ahead of the provincial finals. Philly pinpoints the defensive problems that contributed to Dublin's downfall, assesses Donegal's All-Ireland credentials and then debates with Joe about whether the new kickout rules are good for the game. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined in studio by Sunday Independent sports columnist Eamonn Sweeney to discuss his new book, The Last Ditch, and how it helped him overcome a crippling travel phobia. Eamonn explains how a terrible panic attack in the summer of 2000 grew into a condition that left him increasingly unable to venture far from his home in Skibbereen. The opportunity to write a book chronicling the championship summer of 2024 prompted him to get back on the road and he outlines how he was able to overcome his fearsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Conor McKeon, Donnchadh Boyle and Michael Verney to cover a busy championship weekend that saw Dublin finally lose in Leinster and the Cork hurlers restate their All-Ireland credentials. Joe, Conor and Donnchadh react to Meath's famous win in Portlaoise, the crackdown on dissent in football and Armagh's impressive win over Tyrone. Michael then swaps in for Donnchadh for the hurling as the panel discuss the merit of Tipperary's red card against Cork and Waterford's win over Clare in Munster. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Conan Doherty after a weekend where Ulster threw up the game of the weekend between Armagh and Tyrone - which leaves us asking if Armagh are getting the respect they deserve? As for the result of the weekend, Dublin’s loss outside the M50 leaves questions over whether they can challenge for the All-Ireland. Meanwhile, Eddie Brennan is on hand to break down the flashpoints of the hurling weekend, including the red card incident in the Pairc, and the energy deficit between Clare’s comeback Ennis and their slow Walsh Park showing. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eight-time All-Ireland winner Eddie Brennan & Indo Sport's GAA Correspondent Colm Keys are on hand to recap the weekend's hurling, as the Munster Championship again showcased it's propensity to somehow both overpromise and overdeliver. The lads also delve into what ails Galway, as Kilkenny continue to cement their status as top cats in Leinster. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie. You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Mullane joins Michael Verney after a weekend that saw Munster deliver just about everything … apart from any winners. The lads break down Cork’s second-half collapse, Clare’s physicality … and why it’s always good to see a ‘bitta needle’. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael Verney to review a weekend of football where Cork almost defeated Kerry … until Joe O’Connor came to the rescue. Meanwhile, what Monaghan’s second half against Donegal teaches us, Roscommon leaves a lot to be desired … and memories of haymakers on the field. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In part 2 of our bumper hurling championship preview, Joe is joined in Langton's Hotel in Kilkenny by Michael Verney, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan to discuss Clare's All-Ireland credentials, the standard in Leinster and their favourite hurlers. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe made the journey to Langton's Hotel in Kilkenny to record our bumper hurling championship preview with Michael Verney, John Mullane & Eddie Brennan. In part one the lads discussed the Cork/Limerick rivalry, the state of modern hurling and the best post-training meals. Look out for part two will be in your feeds tomorrow. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Verney is joined by Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin for a preview of one of football's most exciting weekends, where Monaghan will bring their underdog status into their match-up with Donegal as Kerry prepare to face Cork. But the real high risk is on the high rocks ... and all the other sporting fads. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As exclusively revealed by the Irish Independent, Rory Gallagher has commenced legal proceedings against the GAA and its president Jarlath Burns. This follows Burns' intervention in the former Derry football manager's appointment as a coach to the Naas senior football team earlier this year. Gallagher is suing the Association for malicious falsehood and breach of contract, and proceedings have been served on the GAA's solicitors by Gallagher's own legal representatives. Our GAA correspondent Colm Keys, who covered this story alongside Irish Independent colleague Shane Phelan, joins Joe to talk us through the developments. GAA podcast coverage on Indo Sport is in association with AIB

Michael Verney is joined by John Mullane after a hurling league final weekend that saw joy on the banks of the Lee, where Cork continue to build momentum. Meanwhile Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin react to the first weekend of the football championship, where Donegal’s goal shyness raises some early concern, as Pat defends the talents of Aidan O’Shea. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIBSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.