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The Game On Sunday Podcast

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Join one of Ireland's greatest ever sports presenters Michael Lyster alongside two of GAA's finest pundits, Tomás Mulcahy and Martin Carney, for the very best in GAA chat & analysis. 


Tomás Mulcahy is a hugely popular GAA analyst in this country, having worked on 'The Sunday Game' for over 20 years and is also an All-Ireland Senior Hurling winning captain with Cork. While playing, he won 3 All-Ireland medals with his native county, including captaining his side to glory in 1990. He's also an All-Star Award winner. 


Martin Carney, a former inter-county footballer for Donegal and Mayo, is a highly respected figure in the world of Gaelic football. Martin has long been a hugely popular analyst and commentator known for his expertise and analysis of the game. 


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Episodes

Ep 21 - The Seamus Callanan Interview

+ Enjoying the journey + Goals win matches + Special times + Parents, parish & perseverance + The condensed season + And life after Tipperary “I knew I was ready to go” Our episodes are now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. A captivating conversation with Seamus Callanan, a luminary of Irish hurling. This podcast peels back the layers of Seamus's storied career, offering listeners a rare glimpse into the highs and lows that have defined his journey in the ...

Nov 22, 202342 minSeason 2023Ep. 21

Ep 20 - The Cyril Farrell Interview

Legendary Hurling Manager Cyril Farrell: A Maestro of Galway's Golden Era + College to Croke Park + 1980 & A year to remember + Hurt, hot water and winning hotels + Galway in Munster + And life on The Sunday Game Our episodes are now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 08, 202339 minSeason 2023Ep. 20

Ep 19 - The Tom Parsons Interview

+ Club, county & coming to terms with difficult days + The ‘never give up’ mindset + Memories and moments + The GPA past, present & future + And what the GAA needs to do with the fixtures calendar Our episodes are now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 25, 202357 minSeason 2023Ep. 19

Ep 18 - The Philly McMahon Interview

+ Life in blue + Lewis Hamilton hydration + Losing loved ones + 6am training sessions + Jim Gavin + Scoring 1-2 v Mayo on your birthday + And business, Ballymun and future ambitions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13, 202345 minSeason 2023Ep. 18

Ep 17 - The Richie Hogan Interview

17 seasons in the black & amber Career, competition and Cody 2014 & a year to remember The 2019 final & that ‘red card’ And life after hurling Our episodes are now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 202343 minSeason 2023Ep. 17

Ep 16 - The Cora Staunton Interview

A fascinating interview with a sporting legend. Career, competition and Carnacon. Life in Sydney and professional sport. Broken bones, obsession and ambition. And her love for Roy Keane. Our episodes are now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 202333 minSeason 2023Ep. 16

Ep 15 - The David Gough Interview

This episode is now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. David Gough gives us a fascinating insight into the world of refereeing. He talks pressure, planning & preparation for big days out. GAA headquarters and why referees should be consulted on rule changes. And tennis, Latin and his love for Joe Brolly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 30, 202344 minSeason 2023Ep. 15

Ep 14 - The Ray Silke Interview

This episode is now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. Ray Silke on a year to remember. Pat Spillane on the Clifford’s and the “conveyor belt”. Lack of promotion in GAA. Tomás Mulcahy on a “national rollout in hurling”. Is there a crisis in refereeing? And the return of Jim McGuinness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 23, 202350 minSeason 2023Ep. 14

Ep 13 - The Valerie Mulcahy Interview

This episode is now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. LGFA legend Valerie Mulcahy on career, competitions and women in sport. “Dublin blew Kerry away” - Pat Spillane on last Sunday’s Ladies SFC Final. And the panel talk cruciate ligaments, PE in school and a memorable weekend for Johnny Murtagh Join for full episodes: www.thegameonsunday.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 16, 202349 minSeason 2023Ep. 13

Ep 12 - Red Is The Colour

This episode is now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. “Cork had a monster day”- Aoife Sheehan reviews last Sunday’s decider Galway LGFA star Olivia Divilly on heartbreak & elation, Aussie Rules and who will win this Sunday Remembering the great Jimmy Cooney RIP And the panel talk horses in New York lifts, role models and why Tomás Mulcahy should resign Join: www.thegameonsunday.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 09, 202348 minSeason 2023Ep. 12

Ep 11 - The Boys In Blue

This episode is now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. “Best team won” - Pat Spillane reviews last Sunday’s decider Tomás Mulcahy looks ahead to Camogie Finals triple header - “Cork are raging hot favourites” The panel talk swarm tackling, Irish dancing and who is their ‘Footballer of the Year’ Join at www.thegameonsunday.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Aug 02, 202346 min

Ep 10 - Conor McManus & Football Final 2023

Listen to Part 1 for Free. Become a member for €4 a month for the full show with no ads. Go to www.thegameonsunday.com to join. Special guest Conor McManus on career, county and “championship disappointments.” Tomás on Limerick’s magnificent 4-in-a-row “it was incredible to watch.” “Our El Clásico” - Pat looks ahead to the Dublin v Kerry decider. And the panel talk speed dating, special days and “paddywhackery” on RTE Up for the Match Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 26, 202347 minSeason 2023Ep. 10

Ep 9 - Hurling Final 2023

Pat on the football semi-finals & David Clifford “we are watching a genius in action…our Messi” The panel on Frank Sinatra, using Latin & the Tailteann Cup Final and why Donal Og Cusack is wrong And Tomás previews camogie’s final 4 and looks ahead to a “fascinating hurling final” between champions Limerick and Kilkenny Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 202337 minSeason 2023Ep. 9

Ep 8 - The Glenn Ryan Interview

This episode is now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. An exclusive interview with Kildare football legend and manager Glenn Ryan “The save of the century”- Tomás reviews the hurling semi-finals The panel discuss sheep and scuffles on the Hill And Pat looks ahead to the football semi-finals - “everyone wants the dream final” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 12, 202349 minSeason 2023Ep. 8

Ep 7 - The Patrick Horgan Interview

This episode is now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. An exclusive interview with Cork hurling star Patrick Horgan “The cream is coming to the top” - Pat reviews the football quarter-finals The panel discuss Hawkeye, GAA GO and why football is a hard watch at times And Tomás looks ahead to the hurling semi-finals and two “fascinating contests” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jul 05, 202348 minSeason 2023Ep. 7

Ep 6 - It’s Getting Hot In The Kitchen

This episode is now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. Pat talks TV, the Tailteann Cup & Top of the Pops. Football & hurling weekend review as Galway dreams of a double end. ‘Amateur players need time to rest and recover. It’s an absolute joke’ - Pat. And Tomás on hurling’s final 4 - ‘Two rip-roaring games ahead of us next week’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 28, 202343 minSeason 2023Ep. 6

Ep 5 - Drama, David Bowie & No Second Chances

This episode is now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. Cork GAA legend Rena Buckley on female stars ‘playing under protest’. Pat Spillane looks back at an incredible weekend in football and two teams who are 'timing their run to perfection'. ‘This is at a different level, this is huge’ Tomás on this weekend’s hurling quarter finals. And Pat previews a bumper weekend in football with no second chances. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 21, 202355 minSeason 2023Ep. 5

Ep 4 - Stadiums, stag parties and stoppage time drama

This episode is now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. * Tomás on Limerick’s “incredible” 5-in-a-row. * “Football tactics are infiltrating the game of hurling” - Pat * Aaron Maguire, meeting TJ Reid & Kilkenny * Poor refereeing, half empty stadiums and VAR * And Pat looks ahead to a “super football weekend” in the qualifiers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 14, 202345 minSeason 2023Ep. 4

Ep 3 - Teddy McCarthy RIP - A tribute

This episode is now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. A special tribute to the great Teddy McCarthy RIP Tomàs on the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Final - “Time for Galway hurlers to make a statement.” “Fever pitch” - the big match preview to Limerick v Clare. Pat talks about Roscommon, the Russians and using common sense. And Michael on hot days, player burnout & factor 50. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....

Jun 07, 202327 minSeason 2023Ep. 3

Ep 2 - Tina Turner and sports psychology - what’s Kerry Got to Do with it?

This episode is now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. - Tomàs on Cork’s exit from the hurling championship - “It’s a heavy price to pay” - Pat talks sports psychology and Tina Turner - Things get heated in studio between Tomàs and Pat on a certain subject - Michael tells Tomàs to “get off the stage” as the Cork legend talks about the double. - And Pat tells us why he won’t be going to Páirc Ui Chaoimh to watch his beloved Kerry this weekend. Hosted on Acast. S...

May 31, 202339 minSeason 2023Ep. 2

Ep 1 - Pat Spillane the Hurling man

This episode is now available in full for free. Subscribe to Acast+ for ad-free podcasts. The “new” split season is still an issue for them with too many games, played too close together and the entire competition is over much too soon. The pundits also share their thoughts on the recent interaction between Joanne Cantwell and Dónal Óg Cusack on The Sunday Game in relation to comments he made about the Tailteann Cup. Michael, Tomás & Pat give their views on the situation, having been there t...

May 23, 202345 minSeason 2023Ep. 1
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