One All-Ireland minor, two senior All-Irelands, two National Leagues, five Leinster titles, and a reputation as one of hurling’s most charismatic and fearless characters… Johnny Pilkington is Offaly hurling royalty, and we were thrilled to have him on William Hill’s The Square Ball this week. From the golden days with Birr and Offaly, to lifting the Liam MacCarthy, to that unforgettable 1998 run and his no-nonsense style both on and off the pitch — Johnny has never been shy with a story or short...
Jul 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Meath legend Graham Geraghty joined William Hill's The Square Ball this week and what an excellent conversation it was with the two-time All-Ireland winner. The interview touches on his health scare a few years ago and briefly looking at the upcoming games this weekend, before delving back into his entire career which was eventful to say the least.
Jun 26, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 14
On William Hill's The Square Ball this week, Dave and Ashling were joined by none other than Galway's much-beloved, Cyril Farrell. Farrell discusses how he first made his mark as a coach and manager, most famously leading the Galway senior hurling team to three All-Ireland titles in the 1980s (1980, 1987, and 1988), a golden era for the county. As well as growing up in a sports mad area in Galway. There's a yarn or two thrown in as well! 18+ | Gamblingcare.ie 00:00 - Introduction 04:00 - Early l...
Jun 19, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Season 2Ep. 13
William Hill's The Square Ball is back again and this week Donegal's Eamon McGee is the guest in studio. Eamon was renowned as one of the best defenders in the country during his stint with Donegal from 2004 until 2016, winning an All-Ireland, three Ulster Titles and a League Title along the way. While there's a small chat about the games this weekend at the beginning of the episode, it's not long before talk turns to Eamon's remarkable career as well as his analytical and articulate takes on li...
Jun 12, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 12
It's safe to say we were in the presence of hurling and football royalty this week as Jimmy Barry-Murphy joined William Hill's The Square Ball in studio. Across both codes, Jimmy has seven All-Irelands, 12 Munster titles, three League titles and seven All-Stars, making him one of the most illustrious players to ever take the field in hurling and football. Like, subscribe and leave us a comment. 18+ | Gamblingcare.ie
Jun 05, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 11
There's very little left to say about Chrissy McKaigue that hasn't already been said. After his retirement from inter-county football last year at the age of 35, he left with two Ulster titles, an All-Star and league medals from all four divisions, a feat that nobody else in Gaelic football has achieved. If you were a forward playing Derry and say McKaigue coming your way, you knew you were in for a tough afternoon. Enjoy The Chrissy McKaigue episode of William Hill's The Square Ball. 18+ | Gamb...
May 29, 2025•1 hr 9 min•Season 2Ep. 10
The great Peter Canavan was in The Square Ball studios this week and what a treat it was to look back over the amazing career of one of the greatest of all time. From underage all the way to the steps of the Hogan Stand, Canavan was always a leading figure for his teams on the way to their success. 00:00 - Introduction 02:30 - Underage 23:00 - The 90s 39:00 - Mickey Harte and 2003 53:30 - 2005 Season 1:02:00 - Kerry/Tyrone Rivalry
May 22, 2025•1 hr 15 min•Season 2Ep. 9
Waterford hurler Paul Flynn is the guest this week on William Hill's The Square Ball and there was a lot to talk about from an illustrious career of highs and lows, including Munster success, All-Ireland heartbreak and some iconic moments along the way. Like, comment and subscribe to The Square Ball.
May 15, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Season 2Ep. 8
This special bonus episode of William Hill's The Square Ball is coming to a little earlier than usual this week. Co-host of The Square Ball Ashling Thompson was in studio this week and with the postponement of Saturday's Munster Senior Camogie Final on Saturday, in which Ashling's Cork team were due to compete, she shared her thoughts on the decision and what comes next. Normal service will resume on Thursday with another episode dropping!
May 14, 2025•13 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this episode of William Hill's The Square Ball, Meath legend Anthony Moyles joins us in studio to discuss a career of ups and downs, as well as reflecting on that controversial Leinster Final ahead of the rematch between Meath and Louth, and the Battle of Croke Park during the 2006 International Rules series. 00:00 - Introduction 03:00 - Meath v Dublin 23:00 - Meath Senior Panel 31:20 - His Debut 34:10 - 2001 43:00 - Frustrations 50:00 - 2007 season 58:00 - That Wexford Game 1:07:00 - Louth L...
May 08, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Five All-Ireland medals, three National Leagues, ten Munster titles, three All-Stars and one Footballer of the Year award... Marc Ó Sé is a true legend of the game and we're delighted that he joined us on William Hill's The Square Ball this week. There was a lot to touch on in this interview ranging back to his early days with An Ghaeltacht and growing up in a football obsessed household, to breaking onto the panel under Páidí Ó Sé and going on to win five All-Ireland titles. Sit back, relax and...
May 01, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In the latest episode of William Hill's The Square Ball, Dave McIntyre and Darran O'Sullivan discuss the the Footbal Championship, dark horses, storming favourites, rules changes and everything in between. Darran also discusses the epic game in Páirc Uí Chaoimh over the weekend and how he made a poor decision with his choice of seats.
Apr 24, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 5
This week, William Hill's The Square Ball are delighted to have Tipperary great Eoin Kelly in studio. Two All-Irelands, five Munster titles, two National Leagues and six All-Stars, the Mullinahone man had a career most players could only dream of having. From playing u21 aged 14 to captaining Tipperary to All-Ireland success, sit back and enjoy The Eoin Kelly episode of William Hill's The Square Ball. 00:00 - Introduction 07:00 - Eoin Kelly Interview 16:00 - Coming into the Tipp Squad 25:00 - Ch...
Apr 17, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Season 2Ep. 4
One of Dublin's most iconic players, Ciarán Whelan, is the guest this week on William Hill's The Square Ball. Looking back at a career of highs and near misses, Whelan shares his view of it all in a remarkably forthright interview with host Dave McIntyre and co-host Darran O'Sullivan. This is one all GAA fans will not want to miss. 00:00 - Introduction 8:30 - A Whelan/Fenton midfield 18:00 - Dublin senior panel 1996 25:00 - Leadership 34:00 - That game in Semple Stadium 40:00 - Tommy Lyons 55:00...
Apr 10, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Kilkenny great Tommy Walsh is the star in the chair on The Square Ball, powered by William Hill, this week. Listening to Dave rattling off his accomplishments at the start of the interview is a firm reminder that Tommy Walsh is hurling royalty. This is The Man, The Myth, The Legend - Tommy Walsh on The Square Ball, powered by William Hill. Don't forget to like and subscribe, and do leave us a comment about guests you'd like to see this season. 00:00 - Introduction and Ashling chat 07:10 - Tommy ...
Apr 03, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 2
It's Season 2 of The Square Ball, powered by William Hill, and this season is going to be bigger than ever with 20 episodes coming your way over the coming months. Our first guest is none other than Kildare legend Johnny Doyle who joined Dave McIntyre and Conor McManus to chat about his lengthy career spanning from 1995 all the way up until 2024. A brilliant servant to Kildare, a warrior on the pitch, and an absolute gentleman to boot, it's a cracking episode to kick off Season 2. 00:00 - Intro ...
Mar 27, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Joe Canning was the guest for the season finale of The Square Ball powered by William Hill. One of the greatest hurlers of his generation, Joe outlines his pathway to success and the relentless drive to win which powered his illustrious career. Since making his senior club debut aged 15 back in 2004, he won four All-Ireland titles at inter-county level – one senior, one U-21, and two minors - and five All-Stars as well as his Hurler of the Year Award in 2017. He's also a four-time All-Ireland wi...
Sep 05, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Our guest this week is one of the leading goalkeepers in the GAA, an All-Ireland winner and an All-Star, it's Tyrone's Niall Morgan. Niall joined Dave and Conor in studio this week to discuss his illustrious GAA career, as well as the recent departure of Tyrone joint managers Brian Dooher and Feargal Logan, his constant desire to improve, the famous 2021 All-Ireland win, and much, much more. The Square Ball is a new weekly Gaelic Games show, powered by William Hill. 18+ | Gamblingcare.ie...
Aug 29, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Does this week's guest need any introduction? Probably not, but we'll give one anyway. Former Derry footballer Joe Brolly is our guest on The Square Ball this week and to say we touched on many different topics would be an understatement. In typical Brolly fashion the conversation flowed from one topic to the next and the result is an incredible hour or so of conversation with the Dungiven man. Sit back, relax and enjoy a conversation with Joe Brolly. The Square Ball is a new weekly Gaelic Games...
Aug 22, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 13
When you think of Cork hurling, the name Patrick Horgan won't be far from the first thing entering your mind. We were honoured to be joined in studio by one of Cork's most famous sons to discuss his extraordinary career - which isn't done yet! - and his obsession with the game of hurling, his fascination with the NFL and a lot more. It's an excellent chat and one you won't want to miss! This is the 12th episode of The Square Ball, powered by William Hill, and in important news we also have to an...
Aug 15, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Donegal and Ghaoth Dobhair's Kevin Cassidy is our guest in studio this week on The Square Ball and this episode dives deep into his remarkable career and story. The chat touches on Kevin's childhood, from offers of a trial with Celtic to moving to Donegal as a young fella and not being able to speak a word of Irish. We also talk about his gaelic footballing career with Donegal, including some ill-advised but hilarious nights out after games as well as the background to his well publicised depart...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this week's The Square Ball, Lee Keegan and Dave McIntyre are joined by former Limerick hurler, Shane Dowling. Shane joined Lee and Dave in studio to talk about his career with Limerick including that incredible u21 game against Cork, dealing with injuries, filling in apps for training, being born in the wrong era and breaking the narrative that all he talks about is Limerick! Much, much more is discussed as well. The Square Ball is a new weekly Gaelic Games show, powered by William Hill. 18+...
Aug 01, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 10
It's the biggest week in the Gaelic Football calendar and that requires a big character for the show. This week in our All-Ireland Final preview, Lee and Dave are joined by Donegal and Ghaoth Dobhair star, Kevin Cassidy. What way will the showdown between Armagh and Galway go on Sunday? Well, the lads had some things to say on the matter... The Square Ball is a new weekly Gaelic Games show, powered by William Hill. 18+ | Gamblingcare.ie
Jul 25, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 9
It's All-Ireland Final week and we're set for an incredible showdown between Cork and Clare this weekend. Lee and Dave are joined in studio to discuss what could be a game for the ages by hurling gurus Shane Dowling and Alan Cadogan. Does dethroning Limerick make Cork heavy favourites? How will Clare deal with space in front of their full-back line? What makes Shane O'Donnell such an elite forward? All of this and more were discussed in this excellent preview. The Square Ball is a new weekly Gae...
Jul 18, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this week's The Square Ball, Lee Keegan and Dave McIntyre are joined by Clare dual star Podge Collins. Podge joined Lee and Dave in studio to talk about his the craziness of winning two All Ireland titles in 2013, Clare's subsequent underachievement, playing intercounty football and hurling matches on consecutive days, life under Davy Fitz, coaching with his cousin and much more. The Square Ball is a new weekly Gaelic Games show, powered by William Hill.18+ | Gamblingcare.ie...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 7
We were in the presence of footballing royalty in The Square Ball studios this week as Lee and Dave were joined by Monaghan's greatest ever footballer, Conor McManus. After unapologetically fanboying Conor for several minutes in studio, Lee and Dave dived deep into his career from bursting onto the scene at wing back to managing an injury at a young age, as well as his favourite moments from his career, representing Ireland and whether retirement is on the cards this year. The Square Ball is a n...
Jul 04, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this week's The Square Ball, Lee Keegan and Dave McIntyre are joined by Cork camogie star Ashling Thompson. In an extraordinary interview Ashling opens up practically every element of her remarkable life. Nothing is off limits as Ashling speaks with searing honesty and openness about her relationship with her mother, who pushed her every step of the way in her sporting career, her mental health battles following her partner's suicide, the after effects of being a serious car crash, going off ...
Jun 27, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this week's The Square Ball, Lee Keegan and Dave McIntyre are joined by three-time All Ireland winner and Tipperary legend, Pádraic Maher. Pádraic was in studio with Lee and David to his first All-Ireland victory with Tipperary, why that Tipp side never went back-to-back, avoiding a red card in the 2012 final, celebrating free kicks and the chilling diagnosis that forced him to prematurely call time on his career. The Square Ball is a new weekly Gaelic Games show, powered by William Hill. 18+...
Jun 20, 2024•1 hr 25 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this week's The Square Ball, Lee Keegan and Dave McIntyre are joined by Mayo legend and four-time All Star, Keith Higgins. Keith joined Lee and Dave in studio to talk about some of the biggest moments in his career filled with incredible highs and crushing lows, as well as his love of hurling and the joy he got playing it with his brother. In an extended interview, Keith revealed the origins of his nickname 'Zippy' (4:30), his first All Ireland Final loss in 2006 (13:00), how a mostly forgott...
Jun 13, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this week's The Square Ball, Lee Keegan and Dave McIntyre are joined by three-time All Ireland winner and former Footballer of the Year, Seán Cavanagh. No subject was off the table as Seán discussed the lows following his 2016 sending off against Mayo (5.10), his relationship with his father (18.45), the moment he wanted to quit GAA in 2005 (27.00), his relationship with Mickey Harte (39.28), the fallout from his challenge on Conor McManus in the 2013 All Ireland quarter-final (57.28) and muc...
Jun 06, 2024•1 hr 18 min•Season 1Ep. 2
