On episode 30 there is a preview of the Connacht and Munster football final with 2017 Liam McCarthy cup winner Paul Flaherty. Will Paul back his native county Galway to pull through against Mayo? Will Flaherty give Cork a chance to upset Kerry for a second year in a row or does he predict the favourites to reign supreme in Munster? All that will be answered in the GAA Zone Podcast and Mr.Flaherty will also talk about his app What’s the Scór, which is an app for keeping up with scores every weekend.
On episode 30 of the GAA Zone podcast, the GAA Zone editor Patrick Sharkey is joined by 2017 Liam Mc Carthy winner Paul Flaherty. Paul previews both the Connacht and Munster football final. How confident is Flaherty that his native Galway can pull through against their rivals Mayo?
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The twenty second episode of the GAA Zone podcast will be in the company of Dave Dempsey, the Offaly footballer.
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Welcome to the GAA Zone podcast on Anchor FM! In Episode 56, we fall deep into the thrilling world of Gaelic football. Join us as we focus on an upcoming clash that implies intense competition and captivating action. In this episode, titled "Westmeath Aim to Raid Orchard and Send Saffrons Packing," we look at an exciting match on the horizon. Our expert hosts analyse the strategies, key players, and historical context surrounding the clash between Westmeath and their formidable opponents, Armagh (known as the Orchard County) and Antrim (the Saffron). With fighting discussions and insightful analysis, we provide an in-depth understanding of the game, making this episode a must-listen for both die-hard fans and newcomers to Gaelic football. Tune in to discover.
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Episode nineteen of the GAA Zone podcast is one you have all been waiting for with Donegal hurling Legend Kevin Campbell talking about the Donegal senior hurlers winning against Lonford followed by the 84 crew
This here will preview the championship going ahead this weekend with Kevin Campbel talking about the Donegal senior hurlers managing a narrow two point victory over the Longford senior hurlers in the quarter final of the Nicky Rackard cup before looking ahead to the crunch clash at the weekend for the Donegal senior hurlers against Armagh in the semi finals. The 84 crew are back in action of the third podcast episode running.
On episode fifteen of the GAA Zone podcast the theme of being favourites is being discussed with two people who play for clubs that always have the weight of being favourites. First up is the Waterford ladies football legend Michelle Ryan who talks about the pressure of playing for her club Ballmcabry who have won a quite impressive thirty nine Waterford ladies football senior championships in a row followed by Gerard Gilmore who will feel the pressure with Setanta on Saturday
Episode 56: Westmeath aim to raid Orchard and send Saffrons packing –
The GAA Zone podcast
Welcome to the GAA Zone podcast on Anchor FM! In Episode 56, we fall deep into the thrilling world of Gaelic football. Join us as we focus on an upcoming clash that implies intense competition and captivating action. In this episode, titled "Westmeath Aim to Raid Orchard and Send Saffrons Packing," we look at an exciting match on the horizon. Our expert hosts analyse the strategies, key players, and historical context surrounding the clash between Westmeath and their formidable opponents, Armagh (known as the Orchard County) and Antrim (the Saffron). With fighting discussions and insightful analysis, we provide an in-depth understanding of the game, making this episode a must-listen for both die-hard fans and newcomers to Gaelic football. Tune in to discover.
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2015 will go down as the year whenever the Dublin senior footballers began their crusade of winning the five in a row but before the championship began the hurling stronghold of Tipperary managed to beat them in the Eirgrid under 21 All Ireland football championship. While the Dublin footballers went onto to win five senior championships in a row, the furthest the Tipperary senior footballers went was a semi-final appearance in the All Ireland championship. Could this eventually become a sign of things to Come?
The man of the match. Photo Credit; Ramsey Cardy.
Steven O’Brien capped off an incredible display with one of the two late scores that secured Tipperary a first-ever Eirgrid All-Ireland U21 football final place. The midfielder was outstanding and swooped in injury-time along with the team’s top scorer Kevin O’Halloran.
Daithi O Cathmhaoil celebrates a score. Photo Credit; InPHO
In the process, the then Munster champions dumped holders and favourites Dublin out.
David Byrne. Photo Credit; INPHO
But they (Tipperary) were poor from then on and only drew level late on when they enjoyed a brief spell of dominance. It was a tight and tense opening and with 21 minutes on the clock, there’d been just five scores exchanged. Dublin held a narrow 0-3 to 0-2 lead, though Tipp was arguably the happier as they played into the teeth of a stiff breeze.
Colm Basquel. Photo Credit; Cathal Noonan
The Dubs crucially finished the half strongly with four points before the interval to finally put some daylight between the teams. Dublin outscored Tipp by three points in this period to take a 0-7 to 0-3 half-time lead. Conor McHugh weighed in with four first-half points in total while fellow seniors Shane Carthy and Cormac Costello also got scores. It was a significant burst as Dublin had found themselves behind in the second half of all three of their previous games in the Leinster championship, against Laois, Longford and Kildare.
Maher grabs hold. Photo Credit; Cathal Noonan
But Tipp’s response was impressive and four points without reply signalled their intent.
Scully V Maher. Photo Credit; Cathal Noonan
Josh Keane, senior star Colin O’Riordan, O’Brien and Liam Casey were all on the mark for Tipp.
Jerome Henry. Photo Credit; INPHO
Tipp had a strong momentum on their side and finally drew level in the 49th minute at 0-9 to 0-9 when Keane converted his third free of the afternoon. Dublin had their chances.
Cormac Costello. Photo Credit; Cathal Noonan
But Tipp continued to press their advantage and back to back O’Halloran points moved them two clear.
Dessie back in the day. Photo Credit; Cathal Noonan
Dublin did draw level eventually at 0-12 apiece thanks to points from Costello and sub-David Campbell. Tipp wasn’t to be denied and scores from O’Brien and O’Halloran in the 61st and 62nd minutes sealed a famous win. When Dublin play Tipperary in the football it is always a famous encounter as it was the game that took place in the All-Ireland football championship senior men’s final in 1920 which now known as bloody Sunday.
The history makers. Photo Credit; Cathal Noonan
Scorers for Tipperary: Kevin O’Halloran 0-4 (0-3f), Josh Keane 0-3 (0-3f), Colin O’Riordan 0-2, Steven O’Brien 0-2, Liam Casey 0-1, Jason Lonergan 0-1, Ross Mulcahy 0-1
Tommy Toomey. Photo Credit; Cathal Noonan
Scorers for Dublin: Conor McHugh 0-4 (0-1f), Cormac Costello 0-4 (0-3f), Shane Carthy 0-2, Colm Basquel 0-1, David Campbell 0-1
O’Brien in action. Photo Credit; Cathal Noonan
DUBLIN: Lorcan Molloy; David Byrne, Martin Cahalane, Ross McGowan; Aonghus Farrell, Eric Lowndes, Conor Mullally; Stephen Cunningham, Shane Carthy; Niall Scully, Andy Foley, Eoin Murchan; Colm Basquel, Cormac Costello, Conor McHugh. Subs: Shane Cunningham for Stephen Cunningham (25), Shane Clayton for Foley (45), Eoin Fletcher for Cahalane (49, BC), Aaron Byrne for Basquel (49), David Campbell for Scully (52).
McGowan V Mulcahy. Photo Credit; Cathal Noonan
TIPPERARY: Evan Comerford; Kevin Fahey, Jimmy Feehan, Colm O’Shaughnessy; Ross Mulcahy, Luke Boland, Bill Maher; Steven O’Brien, Colin O’Riordan; Jason Lonergan, Ian Fahey, Liam Casey; Kevin O’Halloran, Josh Keane, Paul Maher. Sub: Dean McEnroe for P Maher (59).
the science at the final whistle. Photo Credit; Cathal Noonan
Back in 2015 after the game, the Tipperary manager Tommy Toomey was speaking to Tipp Fm about the win. Toomey said; “You know as this team moves along, we just build on the momentum you know. Today was a fantastic game you know that the lads took everything out of themselves and you know there is great credit due to the players all around. They never gave any thought when they were four or five points down. They just dug it out until the ball went over the bar and look at it. Once the lads let go they really relaxed and enjoyed the game. The players really enjoyed playing away from the pressures of winning. You know that’s a sport. Hopefully, it will be a bit of a step again for Tipperary”.
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