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Join Michael Verney every week for a breakdown of the biggest talking points in the GAA world. Join us for interviews, club action and inter-county debates, with football analysts including Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin and hurling insights from John Mullane, Pat Ryan and more from the Irish Independent family.
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Indo GAA turns first-hand GAA experience into sharp conversations about tactics, coaching pressure, selection and the personal cost of competition.
Indo GAA gets close to the decisions and personal costs behind Gaelic games. Its studio interviews give guests room to reconstruct careers and conflicts, while its group discussions stay alert to selection debates, coaching appointments and the details of club football.
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Short reviews from the PlayNext desk, based on the episodes we processed.
A blunt, grounded case for the club game, with a few rough edges.
Michael Verney gives Pat Spillane plenty of room to work through a familiar argument. Spillane says he is back after a couple of weeks off, refreshed and ready to go, and he stays fixed on the split season, which keeps county football and hurling out of sight for too long.
A county-power debate that shows how Ballygunner's dominance is changing the mood around Waterford.
Ballygunner's run through Waterford is the thread that holds this discussion together. The panel keeps coming back to the 12th county title in a row, the 66 not out framing, and the fact that De La Salle were the last side to beat them in 2015.
Local Cork club chat that turns form, experienced players, and the championship run-in into an easy listen.
John Milan's van chat stays close to the Cork club scene, with Niall McIntyre and Shane Brennan steering the talk through championship form, seasoned players still trying to make their case, and the pressure building over the next few weeks.
A clear All-Stars debate about visibility, timing, and fairness.
Martin Breheny and Michael Verney keep the focus on the All-Stars vote and why the timing of the games matters so much. The argument lands because it stays close to the old tension between exposure and excellence, instead of drifting off into grander talk.
A warm, careful recollection of Clare's 1995 breakthrough, anchored by Tony Considine's memories.
Clare's 1995 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final win over Offaly, sealed by Eamon Taft's last-minute goal, is remembered here with real warmth. Tony Considine, one of the three selectors alongside Gerard O'Connor and Mike Mack, keeps the focus on the people in the camp: Anthony…
Club football, coaching questions, and GAA chat with a bit of match-night tension.
The episode keeps its focus on club football, coaching calls, and the practical detail that shapes the discussion. It moves from management talk into county-set-up questions about finding top coaches, then settles into a scrappy late finish that brings the right kind of GAA…
A club-room GAA chat that backs Loughrea, weighs All-Star value, and keeps memory and opinion in play.
Indo GAA sits between club memory and championship argument, and that is where this episode is strongest. Michael Verney and John pick up after a long gap and move into the All-Ireland Club picture, with Loughrea backed because the road ahead looks a little easier and the final…
Sean Patton's long road back to Donegal makes his kickout craft feel sharply personal.
Sean Patton's route into the Donegal jersey is messy in the best way. He spent years with Finn Harps, Derry and Sligo Rovers before circling back to county football late, after Declan Bonner had already clocked him years earlier.
Bill Simmons debates NBA tanking, MVP races, and movies with Zach Lowe and friends.
Zach Lowe and ESPN colleagues dissect NBA trades, cap rules, and roster fit.
Big Cat and PFT Commenter cover the NFL, March Madness, and NHL for laughs.
Ryen Russillo runs weekly NFL and MLB recaps with beat reporters like Jeff Passan and Mike Sando.
Two hosts break down the ATP and WTA tour week, daily through every Grand Slam.
Race journalists and Damon Hill break down F1 driver markets, team history, and car tech.
Pat Spillane joins to discuss GAA topics, including critiques of All-Ireland final presentation, memories of Kerry's 1975 win, unfairness in club structures, dedicated traveling players, and controversy over All-Star nominations favoring Donegal over Kerry.
Tony Considine, selector for Clare's 1995 All-Ireland hurling team, reflects on the 30th anniversary of their historic victory.
John Mullane joins Michael Verney to discuss his club hurling memories, including magical provincial runs and funny All-Stars trip stories.
This episode features an interview with Donegal goalkeeper Shaun Patton, discussing his journey from soccer to Gaelic football, the aftermath of losing the All-Ireland final, his unique kickout techniques, and his role as a Garda focusing on community policing and internet safety education.
Kerry football legend Marc Ó Sé discusses his new book, reflecting on his family's dynasty in Kerry GAA from the 1970s to his retirement in 2016.
Michael Verney interviews John Milan about Ballygunner's 12th consecutive Waterford hurling title, debating its impact on local clubs and player development.
Pat Spillane joins to discuss his trip to see Messi play, drawing comparisons to David Clifford, analyzes Kerry's county final and AFL player transfers, debates the role of outside coaches in GAA clubs, and critiques the split season scheduling.
Colm Parkinson discusses his GAA playing career, notorious conflicts with managers, and transition into media.
Host Michael Verney interviews former All-Star selector Martin Breheny about the history and controversies of the GAA All-Star awards.
This episode of Indo GAA features discussions on GAA club controversies, including a Donegal match with 16 players, analysis of Dublin's new coaching team's flaws, and Pat Spillane's passionate critique of modern sports analysis and rural Ireland's depopulation crisis.
This episode of IndoGA features host Niall McIntyre and guest John Milan discussing key GAA topics, including Johnny Doyle's remarkable longevity at age 47, Kilkenny's appointment of Henry Shefflin as under-20 manager, and the GPA's push for increased player grants.
John Meyler discusses the Hurling for Tim fundraiser for paralysed former player Tim O'Brien, analyzes Cork's All-Ireland final collapse and management fallout, and highlights the GAA's demographic challenges facing rural clubs.
Pat Spillane joins Michael Verney to discuss the vibrant club Gaelic football season, praising standout moments like David Clifford's goal and the impact of new rules.
Michael Verney and Niall McIntyre open with the 'Paudenka', Paudie Clifford's chipped goal in the 62nd minute against Beaufort when Kerry's club side was a point down, and debate whether it was intentional.
Ciarán Whelan joins the podcast to discuss his 14-year Dublin football career, including memorable moments like the 2011 All-Ireland win he missed, his iconic gloves, and battles with midfield legends.
Michael Verney and Niall McIntyre review the weekend's GAA club action across hurling and football championships, discussing key results, standout performances, and dramatic moments from Tipperary to Kerry.
Michael Verney interviews Cian O'Neill about the stresses and challenges of being a GAA coach, discussing a new research study on manager well-being, personal experiences with defeat, and insights into coaching principles and family sacrifices.
Michael Verney and analysts Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin discuss the opening weekend of GAA championship action, focusing on Leitrim's upset win over Sligo.
Michael Verney and analysts preview the upcoming GAA championship season, discussing the transition from league to championship and player form.
Michael Verney hosts a GAA podcast discussing Limerick's Division 1 league win and interviewing Pat Ryan about his new fatherhood.
A panel of analysts discuss the National League Finals in Gaelic football, including Donegal's victory over Kerry.
Michael Verney interviews Mayo footballer Aidan O'Shea about unsung heroes in GAA backroom teams, sponsored by AAV.
A panel of GAA analysts discuss recent matches and share anecdotes from their playing days.
A preview of the All-Ireland Hurling Final with analysts John Mullane and Eddie Brennan discussing the upcoming match and weather.
A preview and review of the GAA Championship season, featuring an interview with Waterford hurler Stephen Bennett about his career and injuries.
Preview and analysis of the upcoming Leinster and Munster finals in Gaelic games, with interviews with former players.
A retrospective analysis of a classic Dublin vs Armagh GAA match, featuring interviews with key players and discussion of its impact on the current championship.