News broke this week that legendary GAA broadcaster Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh died aged 93. 

His legacy is one filled with kindness, grá for Gaelic games and a unique commentary style that is woven into the stories of many iconic Irish sporting moments.

For this special edition of the Throw-In, Martin Breheny and Colm Keys joined Shane Brennan to recall how Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh built his respect, and why so many GAA fans loved his commentary. 

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Remembering Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh 

Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Michael to unpack the cluster of county finals that took place over the weekend, and discuss the latest offseason news - from managerial moves to the retirement of some key intercounty players.

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McGuinness’s Roarty setback | Cluster of county finals | Fallon joins Fitzmaurice’s backroom team

Fresh off the back of their own knockout woes, John Mullane and Pat Ryan join Michael to discuss the latest club championship action.

They also chat through the latest inter-county retirement announcements, who the best shot-stoppers of the last 20 years are - and the proposed changes to the Leinster championship structure.

Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie. The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB.

Rival club jealousy, retirement season and a revamped Leinster championship structure?  | Mullane & Ryan

2016 Hurler of the Year and Young Hurler of the Year Austin Gleeson joins Michael Verney for a wide-ranging interview after the Waterford legend has decided to call it a day on his inter-county career. The tough winters, pub spies, super goals and advice for his younger self are all discussed.
Gleeson also talks about whether the club structure in Waterford is setting the county up for success
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