The GAA Social Folgen

This week, it's very different. Dion Dublin visited Croke Park for the first time. The day before, Thomas brought the former England football international to Glen where he met a former All-Ireland winner, the current Derry captain and the community aspect of a sport that's different.Roy Keane, Eric Cantona and the real Alex Ferguson are explored and Dion gives us his take on Gaelic games, the contradictions within the sport and what sets it apart. It’s a unique insight.Filled with laughs and depth it's a very different podcast from 'Homes under the Hammer' PresenterDion Dublin signed for United, had a brilliant start to his career before breaking his leg. Manchester United signed Eric Cantona and Dublin left. It was a sliding doors moment.From Glen club to a Pub in Magherafelt before making our way to Dublin for the All-Ireland football quarter-finals.Dion Dublin, in Dublin, watching Dublin and he’s on the GAA Social

After an magical weekend covering the hurling live on BBC TV- we pick through the bones of an incredible festival of joy at Croke Park. The Shane O'Donnell goal, Fogarty block and the mother of all saves "The best i've ever seen in my life" Kilkenny will now play Limerick in this years final. Thomas couldn’t make the jolly boys day out because he was presenting the TV coverage- but Oisin continued the fine tradition and was in a very happy place!Then there's Derry minors. Another All-Ireland title and a lot of love for manager Damian McErlain. His record of success and development at underage level is impressive.We look ahead to the All-Ireland hurling final and the football semi-finals. We've also a supporting cast member this week. The magnificent Neil McManus joins Thomas & Oisin. It's the GAA Social Extra on a Monday. We hope you enjoy

John O'Dwyer is 31- no longer a Tipperary hurler. The game has moved in a different direction and players like John feel they no longer fit the modern hurling pattern. It's an interesting take on our wonderful sport- and it's echoed by others. All-Ireland winner, All-star, and a player who still feels he is 'The best on the field' believes it could be up to Kilkenny to save hurling. What does that mean?This weekend it's the All-Ireland hurling semi-finals- they're both live on BBC television, BBC iplayer & BBC Sport website. John tells Thomas & Oisin how they will play out and who, he believes, will make the All-Ireland final.John also suffers from migraines. They're not just a headache and had a huge impact on his life when playing for Tipperary. Did it all start from a concussion? He brings us into that world. We also discuss the combine world that hurling is travelling on. Is it athlete more than skill?Bubbles is also an accomplished Gaelic footballer- good enough to play county. Could we ever see him in blue and gold again?It's the GAA Social with John O'Dwyer- top of the list, why is he called bubbles?