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The GAA Social

The GAA Social

BBC Radio Ulster 252 episodes Latest May 31, 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

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 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?
Frank Diamond- Leaving the priesthood and winning an All-Ireland Jun 2, 2026 3127 Winning an All-Ireland club with Lavey, captain of all his school teams, Sigerson leader at Maynooth and at one stage the only Priest, playing Gaelic Football. Times have changed, but at 40 "Fr Frank" decided the priesthood wasn't for him anymore. A big call, He now works for mental health charity ALPS, connecting with young people is his thing. Dromantine retreat outside Newry was the spot where
Louth wait is over, Monaghan comeback short. Armagh & Westmeath wins. Ger Brennan May 31, 2026 1812 A wonderful weekend of Gaelic football, hurling and now we're ready for the draw on...Tuesday?
Tommy Walsh. Kerry in the blood. Football, life and loss May 26, 2026 3559 When Tommy Walsh burst onto the Kerry scene, he was the talk of the country. A similar trajectory to the David Clifford journey in those early days. Talented, physically developed and a year after playing in an All-Ireland minor final, he was with the seniors and Kerry won Sam Maguire. In 2008 there was an All-Ireland final against Tyrone "The Twin Towers of Donaghy & Walsh." The Kerins O'Rahi
War in Killarney, Cork, Tyrone & Galway through. Tailteann Cup May 24, 2026 2619 Kerry 0-16 Donegal 2-20. Where do we start? Oisin believes the GAA have backed themselves into a corner with Ger Brennan, and Jim McGuinness will face a suspension. He doesn’t believe David Clifford should have been sent off. “We could chat about this game for 9 hours there’s that much stuff.” It feels like we’re now in real championship, a huge win for Donegal in Killarney.Cork beat Meath with lo
"I've just been diagnosed with cancer" Eoin McNicholl, Derry goalkeeper May 19, 2026 3591 Eoin McNicholl, 41, is a former Derry goalkeeper. More importantly, he's one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. He’s always been that guy. He played in the All-Ireland winning team of 2002, won a MacRory & Hogan Cup with St Patrick's College Maghera and he progressed into the Derry senior setup. He now works for the GAA in sports science, specialising in statistics. He's just been diagnos
Westmeath stun everyone & Armagh win Ulster May 17, 2026 648 Beautiful provincial madness
Mikey Sheehy- the greatest goalscorer in Kerry football. May 12, 2026 3557 He's hit the net more than any Kerry player in history. His accolades are outstanding. Clifford is chasing him down, but hasn't caught him yet. With club and County, Mikey Sheehy achieved it all. One of the greatest Gaelic footballers of all time. This is his life, his story and and what he's learned along the way. The Ups of success, the downs of missing a penalty in the 1982 All-Ireland final ag
Kerry the kings of Munster- Roscommon glory. Ulster & Leinster preview May 10, 2026 1928 It seems the Provincials still have much to offer....
Catriona McGahan. One slip, and now in a wheelchair. Authentic positivity May 5, 2026 3585 Catriona McGahan was a superb Gaelic footballer for Tyrone. In July last year, she fell and broke her back, leaving Catriona in a wheelchair. There will always be hope, but in the meantime there's huge positivity. The authentic kind.  This podcast is about facing adversity and living life. Through Catriona's wit and fun, the glass is always half full. Gaelic games has transported her all over the
Armagh romp, Monaghan madness, the Dubs are back May 3, 2026 1477 A mad weekend in Gaelic games as we figure out all the provincial finalists.

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