As All Star weekend approaches, RTÉ Sport's Cathal Mullaney is joined by Wexford legend Matty Forde - still his county's only recipient of a footballing All Star. Matty recalls his memories of that stellar 2004 season, how the new rules have "given us football back" - and reveals the toughest opponent he faced. 

As All Star weekend approaches, RTÉ Sport's Cathal Mullaney is joined by Wexford legend Matty Forde - still his county's only recipient of a footballing All Star. Matty recalls his memories of that stellar 2004 season, how the new rules have "given us football back" - and reveals the toughest opponent he faced.&nbsp;

Cathal Mullaney and the RTÉ Sport team take a look at all the biggest issues in football and hurling, plus preview and review the weekend's action with RTÉ's top GAA analysts. 

Cathal Mullaney and the RTÉ Sport team take a look at all the biggest issues in football and hurling, plus preview and review the weekend's action with RTÉ's top GAA analysts.&nbsp;

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'He was my toughest opponent' | Wexford's only football All-Star Matty Forde

On this week's episode of the RTÉ GAA podcast, host Cathal Mullaney is joined by Mayo footballer James Carr to discuss Mayo's All-Ireland breakthrough, the Andy Moran effect and winning the Mayo JFC with his club, Ardagh.

'Kicking the livin' crap out of the ball | Mayo ace James Carr | RTÉ GAA Podcast

Cathal Mullaney chats to Shane McGrath after the weekend's club hurling action, with a huge crowd in Páirc Uí Chaoimh to see Glen Rovers regain the Cork SHC title.Shane assesses the city club's prospects with the likes of Ballygunner and potentially Na Piarsaigh lurking in Munster. He is in awe of his namesakes at Loughmore-Castleiney as they added yet another Tipperary football title to their bulging trophy cabinet.Speaking of football, Cathal caught up with victorious St Brigid's manager Damien Mulligan after a classic final in the Hyde. He also chatted to former Roscommon forward Donie Smith about the current health of club football.

Cathal Mullaney chats to Shane McGrath after the weekend's club hurling action, with a huge crowd in Páirc Uí Chaoimh to see Glen Rovers regain the Cork SHC title.<div>Shane assesses the city club's prospects with the likes of Ballygunner and potentially Na Piarsaigh lurking in Munster. He is in awe of his namesakes at Loughmore-Castleiney as they added yet another Tipperary football title to their bulging trophy cabinet.<div>Speaking of football, Cathal caught up with victorious St Brigid's manager Damien Mulligan after a classic final in the Hyde. He also chatted to former Roscommon forward Donie Smith about the current health of club football.</div></div>

The 'Little All-Ireland' and a clinker in Roscommon - Super Sunday delivers

Neil McManus joins Cathal Mullaney for the latest edition of the RTÉ GAA Podcast, where the Leinster Championship - and its proposed reforms - are up for debate.

McManus is a fan of the proposals as it will give the aspiring counties the chance to see progress.

But how can hurling become a truly national sport, like football? The panel discuss ways to move it beyond the traditional counties.

<p>Neil McManus joins Cathal Mullaney for the latest edition of the RTÉ GAA Podcast, where the Leinster Championship - and its proposed reforms - are up for debate.</p><p>McManus is a fan of the proposals as it will give the aspiring counties the chance to see progress.</p><p>But how can hurling become a truly national sport, like football? The panel discuss ways to move it beyond the traditional counties.</p>

'He was my toughest opponent' | Wexford's only football All-Star Matty Forde

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