The GAA Social Folgen

In a revealing episode of the GAA social- Allstar and 2022 Ulster winning captain Chrissy McKaigue reveals he was going to walk away from the Derry squad- just weeks before a first championship title in almost a quarter of a century.In a personal and brilliant episode of the podcast, McKaigue believes Derry are good enough to win an All-Ireland, his relationship with other club players, how that’s changed and relives 'that' point scored by Paddy McBrearty in 2021- dumping Derry out of the championship.McKaigue is no longer the captain, he explains his feelings towards that decision. There’s Jim Gavin and the inside track on the real Mickey Moran. We dig into the real Rory Gallagher and what he’s really like behind the scenes. Perhaps not what you'd expect. It’s a fascinating insight.Professionally, Chrissy has quit his job as a teacher and is now a full-time GPO for Slaughtneil. How did that come about? Who pays for it? It's a model that other clubs will develop.Raw, deep and uncut. Chrissy McKaigue, like you've never heard him before, in the GAA Social with Thomas Niblock & Oisin McConville.

The weekend reviewed- and Oisin loses the battle of CrossmaglenFelt like championship in Armagh. Natalie McNally remembered on an extraordinary day with a remarkable comeback. Worrying signals for Monaghan and Donegal- Oisin make his call on who will drop from division one. Derry going well, a great win for Down (In perhaps a strange way) Cavan for promotion, Meath & O’Rourke’s comments and Cork begin to shine. Kerry cruising- but Roscommon are top of the tree!Cork hurlers against Limerick was one of those special nights in the Allianz league- and it wouldn’t have taken much more for Antrim to achieve one of those special days in Belfast- but it didn’t happen. Kilkenny prevail. The immense Billy “Vice grips” DrennanIt’s the GAA Social lite- your Monday fix of the main talking points and the randomness of twitter messages. Joe From Co Derry has perhaps the most unique tweet of the weekend. We love a PA announcement in Ardee.All wrapped up with Oisin McConville and Thomas Niblock on the GAA Social. A bit of craic too

Jarlath Burns is aiming to become GAA President. For 1 hour Thomas Niblock asks him about what changes he’d introduce, aims for the association and going again after failing to be elected three years ago.There are issues. Jarlath gives a unique insight into GAA thinking around the Glen-Kilmacud debacle. We talk about the forward mark, integration with the Camogie Association and the LGFA, amateur status and his plans to tackle those challenges.If Jarlath is elected, he becomes the first President from North of the border in almost 30 years. Perhaps not extraordinary- but significant. Orangemen in his school, an interest in British culture and making the GAA more open to Unionist inclusion. It’s a fascinating insight.What else? The underage grades- they’re going to change and that will delight most people.Oisin McConville challenges Jarlath, his thoughts on where the GAA could be improved and the future ahead of us all.It’s frank, insightful and a brilliant episode of the GAA Social.