Kevin Mussen was the first man to bring Sam Maguire across the border. He still remembers the night and the customs posts. Different days. He and his Down team lit up the 60’s and Kevin remembers it all. Eamon de Valera, climbing the steps, bringing Sam to school and looking back on a truly historic moment for the GAA. Kevin is the oldest person we’ve ever had on the podcast- and full of craic. There's a devilment to this witty, kind man. Older people tend to say it how it is. There’s plenty of that. Living with cancer, surviving falls and despite coming 92- he’s determined to live. Live better! H names the two best players he's seen. One is from Kerry, the other from Derry. Kevin Mussen, an outstanding listen with one of the great people of our times
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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.
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Folge vom 17.06.2025Kevin Mussen. The first man to bring Sam across the border. A brilliant podcast
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Folge vom 16.06.2025The prelim draw- Tailteann semi's- a mad weekend coveredOisin is in great form- wonder why? We look ahead to a big weekend of Gaelic Games in both the All-Ireland and Tailteann Cup
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Folge vom 10.06.2025Ray Cosgrove. Dublin superstar, walking away under Tommy Carr. Dubs 2025. Missing that freeKing of the celebration, a proper Dublin superstar who had to wait seven years for his breakthrough season. Wins, bringing Dublin back from obscurity and in 2002 finishing joint top scorer- but missing that crucial free v Armagh. What could have been. What is the ultimate embarrassment for any Gaelic footballer? Tommy Carr brought Ray Cosgrove on as a substitute in Croke Park, 1999 Leinster final. He was then taken off. Cruel. Their relationship pretty much ended and Ray couldn't play under Tommy again. Kilmacud Crokes is his club, but the children line out for Ballyboden now. Dublin players signing outside players is an issue "That's always been there" we also look ahead to the games this weekend, including Dublin against Derry.It's honest, funny and an illuminating account of one of the most recognisable Dublin footballers over the past 25 years.
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Folge vom 08.06.2025Cork win Munster, KK & Kildare wins, Tailteann landslide & Conor McManus super nightHurling and football covered for the weekend.