In this extra episode, Michael caught up with Kildare hurling manager Brian Dowling ahead of the Lilywhite county’s Joe McDonagh Cup final clash with Laois this weekend. 
Brian breaks down the fresh hope in the county after a strong Joe McDonagh Cup campaign, what made him take the job initially and how far the team could go.
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Some of the biggest names in GAA in Ireland discuss the major talking points of the week – on and off the pitch. Michael Verney and Will Slattery among others delve into the best stories with former players like John Mullane, Dick Clerkin, Eddie Brennan and Philly McMahon analysing the games and other All-Stars like Pat Spillane and Joe Brolly dropping in along the way.

From talking points, solo-runs and head-to-heads,…

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Brian Dowling interview | Kildare hurlers are ‘a great story … we want it to continue’

Pat Spillane joins Michael Verney with burning passion for how much better football has been in 2025, Rory Beggan’s sweet kicking motion - and he just can’t sit down as an emailer asks a question about a photograph taken in the 80s.
Memories of San Diego NFL trials, marking Brian Cody and a dip into your emails and comments are also on the menu.
We’d like to thank all of our listeners for your continued support and engagement all year - we wish you a Merry Christmas and look forward to a great 2026!
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Rory Beggan’s sweet kicking motion | Football’s wonderful 2025 | Spillane mailbag ✉️

John Mullane joins Michael Verney for the last hurling hit of 2025 as club action tests the drive of Loughrea, Slaughtneil, Ballygunner and St Martin's who all play this weekend.
Meanwhile, the lads talk about Cork’s need to win now, not rebuild, a look ahead to the narratives of 2026, an excellent camogie final that will go to a replay and there is a Q&A from our listeners which sparks memories of playing with John O’Shea.
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Ask Mullane anything ✉️ | Why you can’t play sick | A super camogie final | Cork must win is now 

Late last month, we travelled to south Derry to spend an evening embedded with CLG Sleacht Néill to learn about the ties that bind the community and the GAA.

From longstanding club members, to All Star footballers, to the next generation, Joe chatted to people of all different ages to get an insight into why Slaughtneil is driven by not only maintaining and excelling in all four codes, but also a love of the Irish language and how the GAA can bring people together.

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Brian Dowling interview | Kildare hurlers are ‘a great story … we want it to continue’

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