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 Clare will be looking to add some much needed silverware after their promise of recent years, and highlight the missing piece that’s badly needed in t...
Feb 05, 2024•43 min
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 action from the weekend. And what about Dublin’s stuttering start with two losses, the most recent of which came at the hands of Mayo, while Kerry had to...
Feb 05, 2024•43 min
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 us what’s what and delve into it all than John Mullane and Eddie Brennan who will be here every step of the way until the final whistle in July. On t...
Feb 01, 2024•52 min
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 Dubs in Croke Park. Meanwhile, Mickey Harte came back to haunt Kerry as his Derry side were impressive one point victors in the Kingdom. Elsewhere, Mayo’...
Jan 29, 2024•36 min
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 Indo Daily 18th September 2023 Host: Fionnán Sheahan. Guest: Philly McMahon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 21, 2023•29 min
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 2023. Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Philly McMahon See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 21, 2023•24 min
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 be hanging up their boots just yet. Plus, what does this defeat mean for the Kerry team and will we see more Dublin v Kerry finals in the years to co...
Jul 31, 2023•35 min
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? Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery to preview Sunday’s final and pinpoint the tactical match-ups where the game will be won and lost. ...
Jul 27, 2023•42 min
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 Hughes also joins to talk about their end of season sessions, social media and why he doesn't enjoy playing full forward. You can watch new episodes of ...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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 Kilkenny get wrong? Are Limerick better than ever? And what sets them apart? Plus, don’t forget to join The Throw-In Football team on Thursday as they ...
Jul 24, 2023•54 min
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/listener for privacy information.
Jul 20, 2023•59 min
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 his own life that led him to playing against Ciaran Whelan at Croke Park. You can watch new episodes of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon every Saturday...
Jul 19, 2023•43 min
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 that is David Clifford, and what we can expect from Dublin v Kerry in two weeks’ time. And don’t forget to join Michael Verney, John Mullane, Eddie Bren...
Jul 17, 2023•36 min
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 why Kerry and Jack O’Connor should be worried ahead of their clash with Derry. Don’t forget to join Dick and Will on Monday’s show to find out if he’s ...
Jul 13, 2023•29 min
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 Championship on https://www.youtube.com/@independent_ie or on Independent.ie And on Thursday’s Throw-In Football show, you can hear Dick Clerkin’s preview of t...
Jul 12, 2023•41 min
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 forget to join Will Slattery on Thursday for the Throw-In Football show previewing the All-Ireland football semis between Dublin v Monaghan and Kerry v Der...
Jul 10, 2023•50 min
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 Kelly do to make sure he isn’t nullified like last year? Don’t forget to join Eddie, John and Michael next Monday as they look back on how the semis ...
Jul 06, 2023•48 min
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 on https://www.youtube.com/@independent_ie or on Independent.ie And don’t forget to join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction an...
Jul 04, 2023•47 min
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 every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish Independent sports team and visit Independent.ie for the latest GAA news. If ...
Jul 03, 2023•37 min
In the first episode of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon, Kevin Kilbane joins Philly and Conán Doherty to discuss his love of Mayo football, family trips back home and why the Dubs have caused such heartbreak for him. You can watch new episodes of Breaking Ball with Philly McMahon every Saturday during the Championship on https://www.youtube.com/@independent_ie or on Independent.ie And don’t forget to join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA reaction and analysis from the Irish I...
Jun 29, 2023•19 min
Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys give their reactions to the football quarter-final draw on the latest Throw-In Football podcast. With classic Mayo drama in overturning a five point deficit against Galway in Salthill, how will they fare against Dublin? And what about Kerry’s clash against Tyrone? Smother David Clifford and the Red Hand county just might have a chance, says Dick Clerkin. Plus, Derry should continue their impressive season and win against Cork, while, no surprise, Dick is tipping Monagh...
Jun 26, 2023•42 min
Galway finally brought the thunder and lightning to see off Tipperary and set up a semi-final clash against Limerick and on this week’s Throw-In hurling show, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to look back on the wins for Galway and Clare. John also explains why he’s a big of Glastonbury and was just glad he could watch Elton John in peace on Sunday night instead of dealing with the torrent of texts about Tipp’s defeat on Saturday. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your wee...
Jun 26, 2023•37 min
Sometimes tactics and plans have to be set aside for blood and guts says Eddie Brennan on the latest Throw-In Hurling show as he and John Mullane join Sinéad Kissane to preview this weekend’s All-Hurling hurling quarter-finals. It’s Galway v Tipperary and Clare v Dublin on Saturday and Eddie and John give their insights into what’s needed from Henry Shefflin’s team to overcome Tipp, and why Clare need to get the job done against the Dubs before thinking ahead to Croke Park. If you want to get in...
Jun 22, 2023•40 min
After the Connacht giants were drawn to face each other in next week’s preliminaries, who would have thought it would come down to this? On the latest Throw-In Football show, Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery to discuss a day of drama from the final games of the round robin series. We finally got the excitement we’d been waiting for with every group having a twist and the majority of games coming down to missed frees in injury time. Dublin and Kerry are through but one of Galway o...
Jun 19, 2023•36 min
While Limerick and Kilkenny march on, there’s nothing but regrets from Clare and Galway after they let slip their opportunities at grabbing provincial glory and Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Sinéad Kissane on the latest Throw-In Hurling show to discuss where it went wrong for them. Plus, who can match Limerick now as they set their sights on the 4-in-a-row? Can Tipp or Kilkenny be the ones? Or what about a trilogy of Clare-Limerick clashes to see this titanic series all the way? Join the T...
Jun 12, 2023•42 min
They’re the games ‘to let loose’ and that will promise ‘fire and brimstone’ says Eddie Brennan and John Mullane who preview the Munster and Leinster hurling finals on the latest Throw-In Hurling podcast with Sinéad Kissane. How will Limerick contain Tony Kelly? Will Clare regret playing the final in their rivals’ backyard? Is the pressure building on Henry Shefflin to start winning titles? And how much of a loss will Adrian Mullen be to the Cats? Plus, Eddie and John also remember the late Teddy...
Jun 08, 2023•43 min
It was a very busy football weekend but does bigger mean better with the new format of the football Championship? Martin Breheny and Frank Roche join Will Slattery on the latest Throw-In Football show to discuss. Plus, are Kerry really nothing without David Clifford and who will we expect to go through after the final round of games? If you want to get in touch with the show, send your comments and questions on Twitter at @slatterywill. Join the Throw-In every Monday for all your weekend GAA rea...
Jun 05, 2023•34 min
Can Dublin really be justified as All-Ireland favourites after a performance like yesterday? Dick Clerkin and Donnchadh Boyle join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show to discuss Dublin’s limitations and where they need to improve. Plus, are Derry running on empty and will they be vulnerable when they travel to play Donegal next weekend? And with Galway the only provincial champion to win their first game - is that just a statistical quirk or is there something behind it? If you w...
May 29, 2023•35 min
What a weekend of hurling, with drama wherever you looked. John Mullane and Michael Verney take a deep breath and discuss as many of the big talking points as possible on this week’s Throw-In Hurling show. Limerick’s warriors, why Cork will win an All-Ireland in two years, Wexford’s resilience, Tipp fall flat, Davy Fitz hits back at the critics, Carlow and Offaly in Joe McDonagh thriller and Kilkenny and Galway for the Leinster final…..it’s all covered on this week’s episode. If you want to get ...
May 29, 2023•46 min
Mayo made a statement of intent with their impressive win against Kerry on Saturday, so where does it leave Jack O’Connor’s team? Have they become too predictable since last year? Dick Clerkin and Colm Keys join Will Slattery on this week’s Throw-In Football show to discuss all the big talking points from the weekend football action. They also highlight Tyrone's fourth straight championship defeat and Galway’s championship credentials whilst looking ahead to next week’s games including Dublin v ...
May 22, 2023•43 min
