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Indo GAA
Join Michael Verney every week for a breakdown of the biggest talking points in the GAA world. Join us for interviews, club action and inter-county debates, with football analysts including Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin and hurling insights from John Mullane, Pat Ryan and more from the Irish Independent family.
Episodes
Indo GAALimerick & Cork rivalry renewed | TJ Reid makes history | Don’t rule out Waterford? | John Mullane & Pat Ryan
John Mullane and Pat Ryan are back with Michael on this week’s Indo GAA hurling podcast, breaking down the Munster Championship battle between Cork & Limerick…
Indo GAACork’s redemption v Tipperary | Hogan & Bennett clash | Offaly’s underage structures paying off?
John Mullane and Pat Ryan join Michael (minus the musical introduction) for this week’s Indo GAA hurling podcast, kicking off with how Tipperary mark a big…
Indo GAAWestmeath shake up Leinster | Jim Gavin’s third-tier idea | Down fly to Kerry for a challenge match?
Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael for this week’s Indo GAA Gaelic football podcast, kicking off with Westmeath’s victory over Meath and how that has…
Indo GAACork blitz Tipp, electric Clare, Galway double down on Kilkenny, Offaly revival | Michael Duignan & Michael Verney
It's Michael² (and Offaly²) on today's podcast as Messrs Duignan & Verney join Joe to recap weekend one of the 2026 hurling championship. If you'd like to get…
Indo GAAWho are you ‘writing off’ in the hurling championship? | Predictions with Mullane & Ryan
John Mullane and Pat Ryan are back with Michael and are in jolly form as we head into “the most wonderful time of the year” - the opening weekend of the…
Indo GAAChampionship coverage under scrutiny | McConville on outside managers | Who is the Tailteann Cup really for?
Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin are on hand with Michael to review the opening weekend of the gaelic football championship, with some fiery encounters across the…
Indo GAAThe bumper Football Championship preview
Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael to look ahead to the 2026 inter-county championships. New York memories, the failure of Dublin to promote the…
Indo GAASurgery needed for Cork after the Limerick defeat? | Big Munster calls | Player of the league?
John Mullane and the newly crowned Paddy ‘the daddy’ Ryan join Michael to look back on the hurling league finals, and the lay of the land as championship…
Indo GAAAidan O’Shea: Muting social media, 2021 regrets and Kobe’s wow moments
Aidan O’Shea joins Michael as we warm up for Championship season. O’Shea talks about learning to silence the noise, availability being the best ability and…
Indo GAALeague final panel | Kerry embarrassed, dominant Donegal & hooter farce
Philly McMahon, Conor McKeon and Colm Keys join Will in studio after an electric league final weekend which saw Donegal's ball-winning ability help them to a…
Indo GAALimerick are the hunters, not the hunted in final battle with Cork | John Mullane & Pat Ryan
John Mullane (not in the van) and Pat Ryan join Michael ahead of a mouth-watering league final weekend as the Gaelic Grounds host a double-header, with Clare…
Indo GAAKerry have no excuses | How was Michael Murphy not sent off? | Bin the hooter | Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin
Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin join Michael after a big defeat for Kerry in the Division 1 League final in a game when Donegal laid down a big marker. Donegal’s…
Indo GAALimerick & Galway forwards hunt tackles | TJ Reid the GOAT? | Leinster championship power rankings
John Mullane and Pat Ryan reconvene with Michael for this week’s Indo GAA hurling pod, now that the stage is set for the league finals. They break down the…
Indo GAASpillane, Brolly & O’Rourke remember Michael Lyster | League ends on high note
Joe Brolly and Colm O’Rourke and their former Sunday Game comrade Pat Spillane join Michael Verney to remember Michael Lyster, the legendary voice of RTE’s GAA…
Indo GAAGer Brennan wants some 'soul searching', Jim McGuinness 'not bothered', player of the league? 🏐
Colm Keys, Conor McKeon and Frank Roche assemble alongside Joe for the Football League Panel. From permutations, to post match comments and the value of…
Indo GAAArmagh come alive against leaderless Dublin - yet McGeeney distracts | Time for a 4-point goal?
Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Conán Doherty as the penultimate League weekend produced drama in Croke Park as Armagh awoke from their goal-shy slumber -…
Indo GAAKevin McManamon Interview: Psychology, Dublin desire and Jim Gavin’s ‘bullfighter’ speech
Eight time All-Ireland winner with Dublin Kevin McManamon comes in to discuss his roller-coaster inter-county career, which is getting the Laochra Gael…
Indo GAALimerick show their hunger, Kilkenny don’t | The beauty of downtime (and keep it tidy lads...)
John Mullane and Pat Ryan join Niall McIntrye, replacing Cheltenham-bound Verney, to spin through a hurling weekend where Limerick’s starters got more…
Indo GAACongress chaos | The protest & the fallout | Colm O'Rourke & Colm Keys
Joe is joined by Colm Keys and Meath legend and Sunday Independent columnist Colm O'Rourke to discuss the protest that disrupted GAA Congress over the weekend…
Indo GAAHardy Cork state their intent (maybe too much) | Déise misfire as Galway settle
John Mullane (not in the van) and Pat Ryan are back with Michael after a weekend where the hurling wasn’t on the screen. As for the one game we got to see, the…
Indo GAAGalway the great entertainers | Goal-shy Armagh | Time for quarters, not halves?
Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin are coming at you on a Monday this week as Donegal the motivated draw with Galway the entertainers. The wind has been a big…
Indo GAADublin's decline | Mayo's 'Kobe-mania' | Who will replace Jarlath Burns?
Joe is joined by a panel of Conan Doherty, Colm Keys and Frank Roche to dissect all of Gaelic Football's big talking points. The lads review where Dublin are…
Indo GAALimerick’s bomb squad returns | Ó Ceallacháin & Rossiter face off | Waterford to retain 1A status?
John Mullane and Pat Ryan reunite with Michael Verney for this week’s hurling edition of the Indo GAA podcast, unpacking Limerick’s triumph against the…
Indo GAACute Donegal | AFL getting away with taking talent | The Tommy Tiernan experience
Pat Spillane is fresh off his appearance on the Tommy Tiernan Show to run through the weekend’s action, where boring Dublin, cute Donegal, headline-maker…
Indo GAA‘Piggery’ as a compliment | Bang average Dublin | Fundraisers & 'poo in the park'
Fresh off the football break week, Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael on this week’s Indo GAA show. The panel chat through the curious ‘piggery’…
Indo GAAGAA Check-In | Football's contenders, Davy's Antrim woes & Ben O'Connor's impact
Michael Verney & Colm Keys join Joe for an around the houses chat about all things Gaelic Games. The lads discuss how the big hitters in this year's football…
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Fitzgibbon Cup memories: Hurling as an education, preview of future stars, best player ever? | Pat Ryan & Cyril Farrell
Pat Ryan and Cyril Farrell join Michael to reminisce on some Fitzgibbon Cup memories, ahead of this year’s final between Mary Immaculate College and the…
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Inside O’Connor’s interviews | Gillane’s gallant goal | How to rile up a dressing room in 2026? | John Mullane & Pat Ryan
It may have been a football break week, but hurling always takes centre stage for Michael, John Mullane and Pat Ryan - with the lads on hand to look back at…
Indo GAAWhat’s Kiely really like after a loss? Waterford’s most underrated player? Hurling too sanitized ? | John Mullane & Pat Ryan
How will John Kiely garner a reaction from Limerick after their loss to Waterford? Is hurling becoming too sanitized ? Why might Ben O'Connor be the perfect…
Indo GAAMcGeeney bites back, Kerry keep it coy v Donegal, Brennan’s Dublin refresh? | Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin
Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael on the show after an explosive weekend of football action. The lads discuss how Ger Brennan might keep the hunger…
Indo GAASpiky McGuinness, the hooter problem, the East is awake? | Dick Clerkin & Colm Keys
Michael Verney is joined by Colm Keys and Dick Clerkin for this latest edition of Indo GAA to discuss all the latest fallout from round one of the national…
Indo GAATipp’s riches, Limerick’s expectations and Dublin’s future | John Mullane & Pat Ryan
Three-time All-Ireland winner with Limerick Pat Ryan joins the team for the season as John Mullane and Michael Verney review the first week of the hurling…
Indo GAAHurling league preview: Will Cork tear up the script? | Ballygunner fire again
John Mullane joins Michael Verney to preview the GAA Hurling leagues, as Tipperary look to keep their winning formula, Cork defend their title but may rip up…
Indo GAADingle win super final | League preview: Mayo's attack, Dublin's depth, Donegal's desire
Dick Clerkin rejoins the squad as the inter-county season heats up as he, Pat Spillane and Michael take a look ahead to the biggest talking points of the…
Indo GAASenior football final preview | Kerry’s unfair advantage - blame the system, not the clubs | Pat Spillane
Pat Spillane joins Michael on the back of success for An Ghaeltacht and Ballymacelligott in the intermediate and junior football finals - the lads ask if Kerry…
Indo GAASenior hurling final preview | Why we need video referees | John Mullane
John Mullane joins Michael to look ahead to the All-Ireland club SHC final between Ballygunner of Waterford and Loughrea of Galway. The lads also have…
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Jamie Wall interview: All-Ireland club final excitement begins & The value of Higher Ed GAA
Jamie Wall, former Cork dual player, Mary I hurling coach and Kilbrittain clubman joins Michael Verney on the eve of the Fitzgibbon Cup’s return and as his…
Indo GAAThe Brian Fenton Interview | Calls from Ger Brennan, Croke Park battles & life in retirement
Seven-time All-Ireland winner Brian Fenton joins Joe Molloy in studio to reflect on a glorious decade in Dublin blue, his ascent to cementing his status as one…
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Rory Beggan’s sweet kicking motion | Football’s wonderful 2025 | Spillane mailbag ✉️
Pat Spillane joins Michael Verney with burning passion for how much better football has been in 2025, Rory Beggan’s sweet kicking motion - and he just can’t…
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Ask Mullane anything ✉️ | Why you can’t play sick | A super camogie final | Cork must win is now
John Mullane joins Michael Verney for the last hurling hit of 2025 as club action tests the drive of Loughrea, Slaughtneil, Ballygunner and St Martin's who all…
Indo GAAOne night in Slaughtneil | Spirit, silverware & speedboats
Late last month, we travelled to south Derry to spend an evening embedded with CLG Sleacht Néill to learn about the ties that bind the community and the GAA…
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New rules, media blackout & the male/female coaching imbalance | Nadine Doherty
Joe is joined in studio by Nadine Doherty to discuss the new rules coming to ladies football and the LGFA's media blackout around them. Nadine discusses the…
Indo GAAPat Spillane at 70 | ‘I remember the phone call where you dropped me’ | The TV me and the real me
Mickey Ned O’Sulluvan joins Michael Verney for a special tribute episode for Pat Spillane, who this week turned the big 7-0. Spillane recalls memories of his…
Indo GAAAndrew O'Shaughnessy interview | Confidence in Limerick, living with MS and tours with the defence forces
Former Limerick hurler Andrew O’Shaugnessy is Michael’s guest for this week as he recalls memories of his playing career, as he gives his reasons why the…
Indo GAAKnowing when to step away | Operating in hurling’s shadows | Tommy Doyle & Enda Rowland
Westmeath’s Tommy Doyle and Laois’s Enda Rowland join Michael for this week’s Indo GAA, discussing their recent intercounty retirements. How do you know when…
Indo GAACiaran Whelan in studio | Summers in Dublin, channelling Hill 16, the stark reality of missing out on Sam Maguire
Dublin football legend Ciaran Whelan joins Joe in studio to chat about his memorable life and times. A self-acknowledged 'Dublin Inbetweener' who missed out on…
Indo GAAThe All Stars panel | How the voting works, the debate in the room & biggest snubs
Joe is joined by Martin Breheny and Michael Verney as they pull back the curtain on what it is like to be on the GAA All Stars committee. Martin explains why…
Indo GAAMullane's Monday club memories | The All-Star Late Late party | Loughrea All-Ireland favourites?
On this week’s edition of Indo GAA John Mullane joins Michael to chat through the movers and shakers from the hurling club championship, recall memories from…
Indo GAASpillane’s Messi & Clifford comparisons, O’Connor’s Donaghy appointment a masterstroke?
Pat Spillane joins Michael for this week’s Indo GAA, discussing all the latest from the club championship - from Dingle’s big win, to the Grimley brothers’…
Indo GAAA flight, a fry and an unforgettable celebration | 30 years on from Clare’s 95’ All-Ireland victory | Tony Considine
On this week’s Indo GAA, Michael was joined by Tony Considine - a key member of the management team during Clare’s 1995 All Ireland hurling final victory. 30…
Indo GAAWhat it’s really like to be a GAA coach | Behind the scenes insights from 20 years on the line | Cian O'Neill
Head of Sport, Leisure & Childhood Studies at MTU Cork, Cian O'Neill, joins Michael on this week's edition of the Indo GAA podcast - exploring the “all…
Indo GAAJohn Meyler | Hurling For Tim fundraiser | Cork hurling's big reset | Patrick Horgan's legacy
Former Cork manager John Meyler joins Michael for this week's edition of the Indo GAA podcast, ahead of a fundraiser for his former Kilmoyley starlet Tim…
Indo GAAMarc Ó Sé in studio | Life with Kerry, Páidí memories, playing with Darragh & Tomás
Joe is joined in studio by Kerry legend Marc Ó Sé to discuss his new book reflecting on his family's 40 years of service to Kerry football. Marc chats to Joe…
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Why do Donegal get more All-Star nominations than Kerry? | The amazing club players who fly home | Pat Spillane
Pat Spillane joins Niall McIntyre after a weekend where Croke Park was alive in September - but for another code. Spillane also remembers his first All-Ireland…
Indo GAAKilkenny sends message with Henry Shefflin hire | The GPA need to push Croke Park harder | John Mullane
Niall McIntyre is in the presenter’s seat this week as John Mullane joins to break down some major talking points from the hurling world as Henry Shefflin…
Indo GAAThere's a problem with Dublin’s coaching team | Dying clubs a canary in the coal mine for rural Ireland | Pat Spillane
Pat Spillane is back and ready to rock with his views on Ger Brennan’s backroom team, the Kerry club structure and the need for more focus on the West of…
Indo GAAThe Club Pod: Will Stephen Cluxton silently retire? | Drama at Páirc Uí Chinnéide
Michael Verney and Niall McIntyre recap all the latest news from the club championship, in both hurling and football terms. The duo chat through how the…
Indo GAABallygunner v Ballygunner final a possibility soon? | Farewell to Eddie Brennan | A clean out at Cork? | John Mullane
John Mullane joins Michael Verney to shed light on the lay of the land in the hurling world as things stand, from the club championship to movement in the…
Indo GAAColm Parkinson in studio | Never shirking conflict, the issue with GAA coverage, making his mark in media 🏐
Colm Parkinson joins Conan in studio for a wide-ranging chat about the unique journey he undertook to become one of the GAA's most high-profile & outspoken…
Indo GAAThe Club Pod: The 'Paudenka' stuns in Kerry | Electric Picnic team bonding
Michael Verney and Niall McIntyre team up for another club game update, eith Niall coming fresh from EP and the lads still in awe at Paudie Clifford's magic…