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The GAA Social

The GAA Social

BBC Radio Ulster 252 Episodes Jun 30, 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

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 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 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 Jun 21, 2026 2024 We've reached our final eight. Wonderful sport of football
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 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. 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

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