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The GAA Social

The GAA Social

BBC Radio Ulster 252 episodes Nov 10, 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

Brian Kennedy- Tyrone captain, aiming for Sam Maguire. What is midfield?
Brian Kennedy- Tyrone captain, aiming for Sam Maguire. What is midfield? Nov 10, 2026 1:18:38 Brian Kennedy is an All-Ireland winner, All-star and aiming for Sam Maguire. He believes Tyrone are good enough. He’s not the only one. It feels like 2027 could be the most open and competitive championship in living memory. Brian believes there's up to 12 teams who will feel they can capture the ultimate prize. Can Tyrone?With the new rules, the role of a midfielder has changed, but Brian Kennedy
Jack Carney- Winning the All-Ireland with Mayo
Jack Carney- Winning the All-Ireland with Mayo Oct 27, 2026 1:11:14 Before Christmas, we're bringing you a number of special podcasts. We start with Mayo and Jack Carney. In the most remarkable 2026, the Kilmeena midfielder has led Mayo to their first All-Ireland in 75 years. What was it like? Was it spoken about before lifting Sam? What are the special moments, bringing the cup to Mayo. A fabuous insight into what the past three months has been like for Mayo, art
Perhaps our greatest ever Sunday Podcast
Perhaps our greatest ever Sunday Podcast Jul 26, 2026 31:44 Recorded live from Croke park with Mayo, the All-Ireland champions. There are no words
GAA Social Special- All-Ireland final preview
GAA Social Special- All-Ireland final preview Jul 23, 2026 56:32 The All-Ireland final, live on BBC TV this weekend between Mayo and Kerry. How it will be won, with Philly McMahon joining Oisin and Thomas. Really good stuff in this
Ciara Mageean. Living with cancer and what the future holds
Ciara Mageean. Living with cancer and what the future holds Jul 21, 2026 1:18:10 At the All-Ireland hurling final, Ciara Mageean was the guest of the BBC and the GAA. The European champion, addressed the crowd at half-time to a huge applause. Ciara is one of us. Portaferry and camogie to her core. It just turns out, Ciara was an outstanding athlete destined for the top of athletics. As Limerick celebrated a famous All-Ireland win, the voice of Dolores O'Riordan and the cranber
Limerick are Hurling champions-
Limerick are Hurling champions- Jul 19, 2026 30:31 Gearoid Hegarty, Cathal O'Neill, Barry Nash, Kyle Hayes & Nickie Quaid join Paul Murphy, Jamesie O'Connor, Neil McManus, Seamus Flanagan and Thomas Niblock- a special GAA Social, reflecting a stunning Limerick All-Ireland. 2026 champions
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 58:27 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 30:57 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 55:21 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 30:57 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 59:05 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 31:42 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

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