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RTÉ GAA Podcast

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Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill take a look at all the biggest issues in football and hurling, plus preview and review the weekend's action with RTÉ's top GAA analysts.
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Episodes

Donegal looking sharp, Cork building momentum

Ciarán Whelan and Dessie Dolan join Rory O'Neill to look back on the opening weekend of the 2025 provincial football championships.Shane McGrath joins for the hurling and wonders if Cork are the favourites in the All-Ireland race.

Apr 07, 20251 hr 7 min

The Championship returns, Hurling league decider and Mick O'Dwyer remembered

Damian Lawlor is joined by former Monaghan footballer Kieran Hughes to preview the start of the provincial football championships, Connacht Council Secretary John Prenty discusses the opening weekend, Tipp hurler Jake Morris speaks ahead of the Allianz League final against Cork and ex-Kerry footballer Jack O'Shea pays tribute to Mick O'Dwyer.

Apr 04, 202526 min

Kerry lay down marker, Monaghan haven't gone away

Dessie Dolan joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to reflect on finals weekend in the Allianz Football League. When Kerry win league titles under Jack O'Connor, they generally take home the Sam Maguire. Can they do the same this summer?

Mar 31, 202545 min

Kerry and Mayo battling for Corn Mhíchíl Uí Mhuircheartaigh

Enda McGinley and Éamonn Fitzmaurice join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to this weekend's Allianz Football League finals at Croke Park. Mayo and Kerry will look to provide as much entertainment as last year's Division 1 final, with the new Corn Mhíchíl Uí Mhuircheartaigh up for grabs.

Mar 27, 202538 min

New rules giving us more scores, national medals on the line

Peter Canavan joins Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill following the conclusion of the regular part of the National Football League. The new rules have resulted in more scoring but the calendar is still punishing certain counties.

Mar 24, 20251 hr 8 min

Relegation picture still unclear, Monaghan can't be kept down

Éamonn Fitzmaurice joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill after another busy weekend of football action. Derry are gone from Division 1, but who will be going with them? At the other end of the table, who wants to get to the final at the end of the month?

Mar 17, 202535 min

Kerry questions remain, Galway getting the balance right

Lee Keegan joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to another busy weekend of Allianz Football League action. The rules are in place and teams can now plan for the rest of the year, but is the calendar right?

Mar 13, 202534 min

Fireworks between Tipp and Kilkenny, where are Clare in 2025?

Shane McGrath joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on an impressive win for Tipperary over Kilkenny, even allowing for all the red cards. Clare's have not got going in 2025 and the panel wonder why. It was a good weekend for the Down hurlers, who will be playing in Division 1B in 2026.

Mar 10, 202540 min

Moving day for Limerick and mind the gap in Division 1B

Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill are joined by former Antrim hurler Neil McManus on the latest episode of the RTÉ GAA Podcast. In Division 1A, there are three mouth-watering clashes as Limerick host Galway, Tipperary travel to Kilkenny and we have a rematch of the 2024 All-Ireland final as Clare welcome Cork to Ennis.

Mar 06, 202528 min

Football tweaks incoming, hurling must take head contact seriously

Peter Canavan joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to reflect on a weekend where some managers took aim at some of Gaelic football's new rules. Shane McGrath wants to see authorities play it safe when it comes head contact in hurling, even if it means more red cards.

Mar 03, 20251 hr

Hurling: Rebels and Cats clash tinged with sadness, Limerick aim to sink Clare

Ursula Jacob and Jackie Tyrrell join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill on a sad week for Cork and the GAA with the untimely passing of Ray Ryan. On the field, Cork and Kilkenny are set to face off, Wexford are aiming to continue their revival against Galway, while Limerick have a chance to kick neighbours Clare when they're down.

Feb 27, 202531 min

Tipperary beginning to click, Offaly the real deal

Shane McGrath joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to reflect on a good weekend for the hurlers of Wexford and Offaly. Tipperary beat Cork as their revival continued, while Dublin will be frustrated with their defeat to the Faithful.

Feb 24, 202535 min

Galway setting the pace, unintended consequences of new rules

Éamonn Fitzmaurice joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to discuss the Allianz Football League. Galway are setting the pace but Dubln and Donegal are challenging for a place in the final. The panel also discuss the ongoing rules trial, and what tweaks might be needed.

Feb 24, 202529 min

Hurling: Treaty a real test of Kilkenny, can Tipp shackle Cork?

Ursula Jacob joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to this weekend's Allianz Hurling League fixture, including the big clashes of Kilkenny v Limerick and Tipperary v Cork. The panel also discuss the handpass rule that will be voted on at Congress

Feb 20, 202526 min

Football: Kerry defence and Mayo attack struggling

Ciarán Whelan joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to preview the weekend's Allianz Football League action and discuss the potential new football championships structure that will be voted on at Congress

Feb 20, 202527 min

Mayo off the mark | Donegal continue their march | RTÉ GAA Podcast

Enda McGinley joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to reflect on a weekend which saw Mayo record their first win of the campaign. Dublin snatched victory from the jaws of defeat in Tralee, Donegal's march continued, while Derry and Galway couldn't be separated.

Feb 17, 202535 min

Football: Early rules trends and what impact on player welfare?

Ciarán Whelan joins Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to share his first impressions of the new football rules in a competitive environment, discuss the potential impact on player welfare and to cast an eye ahead to the next slate of Allianz League games.

Jan 30, 202527 min

Understanding the 'new' Gaelic football, Kilkenny and Tipperary impress

Enda McGinley joins Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look back on the first weekend with the new Gaelic football rules. Tyrone impressed, but has the tweaking finished? On the hurling front, Shane McGrath joins to discuss impressive opening weekends for Kilkenny, Tipperary and Cork.

Jan 27, 202551 min

Changes afoot as 2025 inter-county season gets underway

Jackie Tyrrell and the Irish Independent's Colm Keys join Jacqui Hurley and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the start of the Allianz Hurling League. Will a new structure lead to more intense games in 2025? Éamonn Fitzmaurice joins and the panel look ahead to the football season, and the much talked about new rules.

Jan 23, 202551 min
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