Galway finally brought the thunder and lightning to see off Tipperary and set up a semi-final clash against Limerick and on this week’s Throw-In hurling show, John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to look back on the wins for Galway and Clare.

John also explains why he’s a big of Glastonbury and was just glad he could watch Elton John in peace on Sunday night instead of dealing with the torrent of texts about Tipp’s defeat on Saturday.

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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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The Throw-In Hurling: John Mullane and why Glastonbury, Galway, Elton John and Tipp just don’t mix

For the All-Ireland football final preview, eight-time All-Ireland winner and Irish Independent columnist Philly McMahon joined Colm Keys and Donnchadh Boyle to lend his insight into the mindset needed to win a Celtic Cross. 

In the Sam Maguire decider preview: How Kieran McGeeney has respect of his players, even if he’s divisive in his own county; Shane Walsh and Damien Comer’s contrasting styles; memories of marking the men who will star on Sunday. 

Football: Blocking out noise key for Galway and Armagh - w/ Philly McMahon

Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Michael Verney united for one final time to break down the fine margins that saw Clare become 2024 All-Ireland champions, the county’s fifth title in their history. 

The crew analyse what Brian Lohan has done for the county and how that translated on Sunday, why Tony Kelly defied expectations to ‘drag Clare to the Hogan Stand,’ and we discuss the referee’s performance on a day where some Cork fans may feel hard done by.

We’d like to say a big thank you to everyone who has listened, followed and engaged with us over the course of the season. Be sure to keep an eye on the Irish Independent app, social channels and podcast feeds for more hurling content later throughout the year.

Hurling: Tony Kelly and ‘our God’ Brian Lohan seal status as Clare greats

Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Michael Verney were joined by Clare legend and Sunday Independent columnist Jamesie O'Connor in this in-depth breakdown of Cork v Clare in this Sunday’s Liam McCarthy decider. 

The team recall their preparations for All-Ireland finals in their own careers, including the importance of getting the game out of your head and not buying into the hype.

Plus, Jamesie’s memories of Brian Lohan in their youth; whether the favourites tag suits Cork; the key match-ups on Sunday.

The Throw-In Hurling: John Mullane and why Glastonbury, Galway, Elton John and Tipp just don’t mix

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