The GAA Social Folgen

Former Tyrone footballer Connor McAliskey and Antrim’s Michael McCann join Oisín McConville and Thomas Niblock for a frank and open discussion about all things GAA. Connor talks about his recent decision to walk away from the Tyrone set up, the real truth why he did it, does he regret it and could he have been convinced to stay?Michael McCann who came back into the Antrim panel talks about the reasons why he left and returned. McCann also reflects on his side’s championship defeat against Armagh and reveals if he thinks Kieran McGeeney’s side are the real deal or not. The guys also discuss the biggest talking point in Gaelic football at the minute… the Stephen Cluxton mystery. Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh also sits down with the recently-retired, five-time All-Ireland Dublin ladies champion, Noelle Healy who has made an unusual transition with the team.

Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh speaks with GAA President Larry Mc Carthy in a wide ranging and fascinating interview. The president discusses the importance of club, the recent rule changes, will Ladies Football and Camogie come under the GAA and what will happen with the provincial championships? Former All-Ireland winners Oisín McConville and Peter Canavan discuss Larry McCarthy's views and give their thoughts on what should happen within the GAA, along with discussing the opening weekend of the championship.

Armagh manager Kieran McGeeney sits down for a rare in-depth chat with former team-mate Oisín McConville and Thomas Niblock. 'Geezer' tells us if Armagh are good enough to win an Ulster Championship and an All-Ireland. Whether he would like to stay on as manager and gives us honest thoughts on what is wrong with the Tailteann Cup. McGeeney, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu brown belt also reveals what Conor McGregor is really like.Máire Treasa Ní Cheallaigh also caught up with Jamie Wall who had interesting views on the future of hurling and shared his predictions for this year's championship.This podcast is a rare insight into one of the games most determined characters! A must listen for all sports fans!