In an astonishing interview, Antrim goalkeeper Chris Kerr reveals how he contemplated suicide after the death of his father. The lowest point arrived after the final game at Casement Park, when Antrim lost to Monaghan and Kerr found himself at his lowest point. Despite the trauma and pain- this podcast is an uplifting journey from rock bottom to a man who has found a wife, a new home and is about to become a father for the first time this summer. Life is good for Chris Kerr. Now living in Armagh, Chris explains the difference between life at a rural club and his native St Gall's, receiving the call-up back to represent Antrim and looks ahead to the Ulster championship- Corrigan or nowhere! Chris now works with the GPA and explains the mental health challenges modern day GAA players face and along with Oisin McConville & Thomas Niblock- this is a podcast that starts football and meanders into life. A fabulous listen
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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 12.04.2022Losing dad, contemplating suicide, back with Antrim, two cruciates, from St Gall's to Ballymacnabb. GPA,Slurry & lost at a wake
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Folge vom 05.04.2022Darren Hughes, Tiernan McCann's hair, jealousy, calving, Liam Sheedy, doing goals in championship- what is it about Tyrone?In his first broadcast interview discussing one of the most talked about incidents at Croke Park, Darren Hughes talks in detail about the 2015 Rufflegate incident where he ruffled Tiernan McCann's hair, the Tyrone player dived and Hughes was sent-off. In 2010, Hughes played in goals against Armagh at Casement Park- we hear the detail how that event unfolded. Hughes also talks about jealousy, not supporting Tyrone in the All-Ireland last year and what All-Ireland winning hurling manager Liam Sheedy has brought to the Monaghan setup. discussion on two managers- Banty & Malachy O'Rourke feature in this podcast and we dig into the theory that Monaghan could win the All-Ireland this year. Darren believes it's achievable. Surviving calving season, milking at the farm and growing older are all aspects as one of Monaghans greatest and longest serving players talks frank, honestly and openly about life and football.
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Folge vom 29.03.2022Sam Mulroy- Top scorer in Gaelic football, winning Sam, Kildare & Armagh. Horse is THE best. Mickey Harte will take us there..An incredible insight into the Allianz League top scorer. It's not Darren McCurry, David Clifford or Dean Rock- it's Sam Mulroy. In a frank and honest interview, the Louth captain brings us inside the changing room, inside Mickey Harte and the road to becoming Leinster champions. Challenged by Oisin McConville- even outside football, Sam is brutally honest and sets his sights on becoming the best Gaelic footballer in Louth- and beyond! Will Smith makes an apperance and the boys discuss the love between Donegal and Armagh- looking long term and an exciting championship just around the corner. No questions dodged- the story about how Louth picked their goalkeeper is utterly facinating
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Folge vom 22.03.2022Richie Power- Kilkenny legend, a life of success, 8 All-Irelands and keeping a secret. I'm addicted to gamblingThis podcast started with Richie Power & his amazing career. 12 inter-county All-Irelands, double All-star, an All-Ireland with his club & coming from a family of hurling royalty. The Podcast ends with Richie, for the first time, talking about his gambling addiction. In an emotional, frank and honest interview, Richie explains how the addiction took hold of his life, where he ended up and reaching out for help. Richie and his three-time All Ireland winning father drove the car North to meet Oisin McConville in the Carrickdale hotel- a cry for help. Oisin McConville remembers that meeting and is alongside Richie as he explains a life in turmoil. Richie also explains to Thomas Niblock how his career was cut short because of injury, the power of the club, his struggles to cope and life outside the black & amber. It's a powerful podcast with fun moments and the harsh reality faced by many in society, who suffer from addiction. Richie Power, legend, father, All-Ireland winner, Allstar, addict. This is his story.