Joe is joined in studio by three-time Olympian Thomas Barr to reflect on his career in athletics.

Thomas announced his retirement last month and tells Joe why he decided to hang up his spikes and his plans for the future.

Missing out on an Olympic medal by 0.05 seconds, the mechanics of being a hurdler and doping in athletics are all up for discussion too.

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Thomas Barr Interview: Retirement reflections on a stellar career over hurdles

European boxing champion, now coach, Eric Donovan joins Conan and Shane Keegan on the Coaching Panel this Friday afternoon.

Building resilience and feeling valued are two of the elements thrashed out, as well as the mentality required when gearing up for competition. The lads also delve into the difference between minding individuals and looking after entire teams, and ponder where exactly is the best place to watch an event as a coach.

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Coaching Panel: Treating talent differently, pre-game prep, Rocky montages

Conan, Will and Conor team up for this Bits and Bobs fresh off the news that Carlow manager Shane Curran has stepped away, which asks the question about why mid-season manager changes aren’t more common in GAA?

Elsewhere, the secret goalkeeper #2 messages in, Rory McIlroy’s pre-Masters form, and memories of getting dressed down by sports stars in the press room.

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Bits & Bobs: The warrior laws of hurling, McIlroy’s mind control, press conference call-outs 

Will is joined by Ruaidhri O'Connor and Cian Tracey to discuss Andy Farrell's Lions announcement after he revealed his coaching staff on Wednesday.
The panel debate whether so many Irish coaches going on the tour could harm the national team, if Owen Farrell will get picked by his father as well as looking ahead to all the provincial action and round two of the Women's Six Nations.
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