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The GAA Social

The GAA Social

BBC Radio Ulster 252 Episodes Jul 14, 2026

The GAA Social brings to life stories from Gaelic Games. It features pundit discussions and wide-ranging interviews with the sport’s players, managers and officials.

Episodes

Eddie Keher. Beautiful. One of the greatest ever hurlers. Life at 84
Eddie Keher. Beautiful. One of the greatest ever hurlers. Life at 84 Jul 14, 2026 3507 Eddie Keher, one of the greatest hurlers of all-time. Six All-Irelands with Kilkenny, ten leinsters, All-Ireland winning captain, All-stars, Railway cups, met Muhamaad Ali and introduced him to hurling, growing up in old Ireland and what he makes of this years All-Ireland final. Inistioge is home, and what a place it is. Beyond beautiful. The future of the game is discussed, Eddie hopes there will
Kerry v Mayo All-Ireland final. Wicklow glory
Kerry v Mayo All-Ireland final. Wicklow glory Jul 12, 2026 1857 The All-Ireland semi-finals & Tailteann cup final reviewed, analysed and a bit of craic along the way with Oisin, Thomas Conor McManus and Killian Young
Paudie O'Mahony. Winning five All-Irelands- surviving alcoholism. Owning it.
Paudie O'Mahony. Winning five All-Irelands- surviving alcoholism. Owning it. Jul 7, 2026 3321 This podcast takes a turn around the 30 minute mark. The Kerry Golden years, the evolution of goalkeeping, dropped because of injury and never really making it back. It's all interesting reflections. Scratch a little, then the brutal impact of sitting on the sub bench becomes clear. It's not an exaggeration to say being a sub, contributed heavily to Paudie O'Mahony becoming an alcoholic. It cost h
We have a Galway v Limerick All-Ireland final
We have a Galway v Limerick All-Ireland final Jul 5, 2026 1857 Cork gone, Clare out but it doesn't even come close to telling the story....
Jason Forde & Seamus Flanagan. Hurling, the future & who will be in the final
Jason Forde & Seamus Flanagan. Hurling, the future & who will be in the final Jun 30, 2026 3545 Three time All-Ireland winner and last years champion Jason Forde from Tipperary, sits down with Thomas, Oisin and five-time winner Seamus Flanagan to discuss everything from the semi-finals this weekend, the future of the game and whether we'll see both in their county colours again. a great hour- all ahead of this weekend semi-finals. Both games live on BBC television
Epic Louth, Dublin comeback, Kerry just about beat Tyrone, officials & Mayo are back. Glorious stuff
Epic Louth, Dublin comeback, Kerry just about beat Tyrone, officials & Mayo are back. Glorious stuff Jun 28, 2026 1902 Where do you even start? Louth beat Monaghan, Kerry creep past Tyrone challenge, Dublin come back to stun Galway & Mayo overcome Cork. We have the draw for the All-Ireland semi-finals, officiating drama, loads! A stunning weekend of football
Natalie McNally remembered- by her brothers Declan & Niall
Natalie McNally remembered- by her brothers Declan & Niall Jun 23, 2026 3929 In December 2022, Armagh GAA supporter Natalie McNally and her unborn child Dean were murdered by her ex-partner. The details of the killing, shocked everyone and continue to reverberated in all communities. The level of deception was mind-blowing. The perpetrator was convicted and sentenced to a minimum of 31 years in prison. Who was Natalie? What was she like? This podcast, free from any restri
Armagh & Donegal gone. Kerry perfection. Mayo, Dublin & Monaghan win
Armagh & Donegal gone. Kerry perfection. Mayo, Dublin & Monaghan win Jun 21, 2026 2024 We've reached our final eight. Wonderful sport of football
Gregory McCartan- Brutal honesty, pure craic, Red & black of Down
Gregory McCartan- Brutal honesty, pure craic, Red & black of Down Jun 16, 2026 3515 We didn't know what to expect when Gregory McCartan sat down in front of us. Iconic midfielder for Down, All-star and double All-Ireland winner. It turned into one of our favourite podcasts of the year. Once we felt it was going one way, another right hand turn. Then again, and again. The accent, the brutal honesty, the transfer, not liking Pete McGrath, but later understanding it. Ultra dedicatio
Louth stun Armagh & Cork do the same in Donegal. Tyrone beat Mayo
Louth stun Armagh & Cork do the same in Donegal. Tyrone beat Mayo Jun 14, 2026 2472 A spectacular weekend in Gaelic football! Louth stun Armagh, Tyrone beat Mayo, Monaghan & Meath make it through- what next for Derry and Roscommon?  Galway into quarter-finals, Kerry too. Dublin into next round, and Cork, glorious Cork. Are Donegal overrated? Tailteann Cup heroics.
Darragh Ó Sé. Kerry. One of the greatest players of any generation.
Darragh Ó Sé. Kerry. One of the greatest players of any generation. Jun 9, 2026 3487 Six All-Ireland titles, one more than his brothers Tomás & Marc, although Fergal was the trailblazer! He’s enough medals, that you need both hands to count them. It makes you part of Gaelic footballs most exclusive club.Bursting onto the scene in the mid nineties, Kerry seemed a million miles from winning the big prize. Darragh led that change. He defined midfield and for many, is one of the g
Fermanagh, Down, Wexford, Wicklow & Sligo through. Munster hurling glory
Fermanagh, Down, Wexford, Wicklow & Sligo through. Munster hurling glory Jun 7, 2026 2142 All the talking points covered. Can't believe Oisin isn't going to Katie Taylor. Derry v Meath & Tyrone v Mayo feel the hardest games to call. Are they?

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