Best My Time In The Geansai Podcasts (2025)

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Carlow Club Season Finale 2025 47:17

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17d ago47:17

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Kev and Stevie sit down for the final time of this Carlow Club Championship season. On the agenda is Grange's IFC success over Ballon, St Patricks JFC 'C' win, Leinster club wrap up and preview for Hurling, Football, Camogie and Ladies Football and much more besides. Massive thanks to our partners: ⁠Tully's Bar Carlow⁠ ⁠DS Sports⁠ ⁠Heron Sauna⁠ ⁠In…

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Coughlan mows down Rathvilly with last gasp worldie - Father & Son combine to elevate Fighting Cocks to Intermediate - Eire Og win Junior B - Ballon must do it again x2 47:51

24d ago47:51

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It was a weekend which saw Old Leighlin become Carlow SFC champions for the first time since 2013. Ballon and Grange couldn't be separated in the IFC Final. Fighting Cocks won the Junior A against a heartbroken Leighlinbridge side. Eire Og take Junior B honours. St Patricks and Ballon to meet again in the JFC C Final. Some weekend of drama to get t…

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Bitesize: A flavour of county football final weekend from those involved 14:17

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Having heard from Rathvilly and Grange voices on our feature county final podcast, we conducted a whistle stop tour to see how the rest of the clubs are embracing the week that's in it. We hear from St Patrick's player Eoin O'Toole who features in the Junior C Final. Paddy Byrne gives us the rundown on the Ballon side of things as the contest both …

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County Football Final Special - Eric Molloy & Cathal Bailey 56:26

22d ago56:26

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With county final weekend upon us we got the views of two men who will be having a slightly different experience of it. Rathvilly's Eric Molloy was sidelined with an ACL injury from the early part of the year, while Cathal Bailey suffered a serious leg break in Grange's game with St Patrick's in the IFC group stages. The two lads give us an insight…

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History made and more in the making - 2025 Carlow Football Final line ups confirmed 56:41

25d ago56:41

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It was a weekend that saw MLR win a first ever Carlow Senior Camogie Championship title as they saw off 26 in a row seeking Myshall. Setanta recorded their own piece of history in winning the Junior Camogie Championship. Eire Og confined Tinryland to relegation from the Carlow SFC. Rathvilly progressed to meet Old Leighlin in the Carlow SFC Final. …

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A weekend of stalemates among storms - No Final pairings confirmed 59:28

1M ago59:28

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Semi Final weekend did not disappoint. We still don't know who will be squaring off against each other in the Senior, Intermediate, Junior A & Junior B Football finals for various different reasons! We got through all the nuts and bolts of it, we also chat about the Ladies SFC Final and lots more besides. Massive thanks to our partners: ⁠Tully's Ba…

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Massive Semi Final showdowns await - No CCC joy for Tinryland - Assessing how Eire Og ended up in relegation trouble - Quarter Final weekend review - Camogie wrap up 1:06:17

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Christy Bolger joins us this week with nothing off the table in terms of conversation (the way it should be!) We chat about the week that was in terms of Tinryland's situation. We chat about the pickle Eire Og are in and discuss how it all happened. We line up this weekend's cracking Semi Final showdowns. We go through all the Quarter Final action.…

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Tinryland to consider appeal - MLR send Eire Og to relegation play off - A weekend of drama 1:14:08

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Where does one start here! A weekend of absolute chaos in the Carlow SFC has seen Eire Og dumped out of the Championship by MLR and as of now they are set to face Tinryland who are considering an appeal after a potential error in their draw with Bagenalstown. We bring you the lay of the land for all teams as it stands and run down through all the g…

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All to play for in Round 3 - Mini table roulette - Stevie pays tribute to Niamh Dobbs 58:27

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On this week's show we line up the scenarios which could potentially unfold in Round 3 of the Carlow Football Championships. We reflect on Round 2 where lots of interesting results have added to this weekend's excitement. And Stevie pays tribute to his great friend Niamh Dobbs who sadly passed away last week. We would like to offer our condolences …

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Fenagh topple Tinryland - St Patricks on the march - Quigley in the nets with flair - Others endure Round 1 despair 1:05:10

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Welcome along to a new season of club football action on The Left Wing Back! Stevie joins Kev this week having attended no fewer than 8 Championship games over the weekend. We dissect Fenagh's standout win over Tinryland, Eire Og and Old Leighlin's two point littered draw as well as facile wins for Pal and Rathvilly. The IFC saw St Patricks off to …

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Rangers take down St Mullins while a new 'Bríd' of talent emerges: Carlow Hurling Final weekend reviewed 59:21

3M ago59:21

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Our final show from the Carlow Hurling Championships sees us digest MLR's swashbuckling success over St Mullins in the Senior showpiece. We reflect on a dream day for Naomh Bríd in winning the Carlow Intermediate Championship just hours after the Junior side had taken honours in the Shield Final. Thanks to ⁠⁠Infinite Energy, ⁠⁠Brendan Kavanagh Furn…

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Bitesize: Naomh Brid & Burren Rangers camps ahead of Saturday's Hurling Finals 6:25

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Having heard from MLR and St Mullins voices ahead of the weekend earlier on this week, we caught up with Alan Brennan of Naomh Brid and Padraig Holden of Burren Rangers to line up Saturday's action. Thanks to ⁠www.infiniteenergy.ie⁠ , ⁠Brendan Kavanagh Furniture ⁠& ⁠Property Partners Buggy⁠ If you enjoy our shows you can help us keep it lit by spot…

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County Final Special: Hugh Paddy O'Byrne & Kevin Kehoe 54:51

3M ago54:51

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With MLR & St Mullins set to do battle yet again in a Carlow Senior Hurling Final, we decided to catch up with two gents who have crossed paths and indeed shared pitches and dressing rooms on many great occasions down through the years. Hugh Paddy O'Byrne came on the scene when MLR made the breakthrough against St Mullins in 2006 and helped himself…

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Carlow Hurling Final weekend tale of the tape - A Junior Preview & Review all in one! - How we were named 55:59

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Since we last recorded, a final has been refixed and played so we did a preview and review all in one LOL! We go through all the bells and whistles for this weekend's Carlow Hurling Finals. We chat about Hurling For Cancer, a poignant weekend for Ballinkillen, thrash talk between the host and a current serving mentor and much more! Thanks to Infini…

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Post match talking points - Half time turning points - Top spin striking on the frees - No room for discrepancies 56:34

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If you're not reading the above headline while imaging the beat of Billy Joel's classic We Didn’t Start the Fire then please go read it again and then listen to the podcast! What a weekend of Hurling. No shortage of things to talk about for Kev & Stevie this week. We discuss the half time incident in the Ballinkillen v MLR SHC Semi Final, we dissec…

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Tone setters & Bone setters - 2025 Carlow Hurling Championship Semi Final previews 1:23:27

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Kev & Stevie go through the runners & riders ahead of the Carlow Junior, Intermediate and Senior Hurling Championship semi finals this weekend. Topics include - Naomh Brid's new addition - Air Traffic control for high fielders - Brock Lesnar lookalike - A plausible case for a Senior semi final upset Thanks to Brendan Kavanagh Furniture and Property…

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Less expensive to break your hand than to break a hurl - What next for our county team - SHC dead rubbers - IHC dead serious 1:17:59

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Leo McGough joinus us this week for a superb discussion on Carlow hurling. We thrash out the inter county season and where Carlow may have missed a trick outside of the Joe McDonagh Cup also. We look at Kildare and weigh up who is currently better placed to make a push. We chat about what a future All Ireland Championship may look like. We discuss …

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Carlow Club Hurling season so far - Tasty Parish Derby - Spicy IHC - All Ireland Final Review 48:12

4M ago48:12

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After a little sabbatical Kev & Stevie are back to take you through the Carlow Club Hurling Championships! - All Ireland Hurling Final conversation - The story of the adult grades so far - Parish Derby to whet the appetite - First teams to the fore in IHC

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In conversation with Conor 'Horse' Lawlor - A stellar Carlow Senior career with memories aplenty 1:36:21

9M ago1:36:21

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Over the past couple of weeks we sat down with Conor 'Horse' Lawlor at the Talbot Hotel in Carlow. Conor gave great service to Carlow at Senior level be it with the Hurlers or Footballers and at one point both. He was the scorer of one of the most famous goals in Carlow GAA history with they saw off Kildare in the Leinster SFC in 2018. He also play…

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In conversation with Jack Kavanagh - The man who gave almost two decades to Carlow Senior Hurlers 1:13:31

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We had the pleasure of sitting down with recently retired Carlow Hurling stalwart Jack Kavanagh in his home place for this jam packed episode. Jack came straight on to the Carlow Senior Panel after a successful stint at Minor level where he played in a Leinster Final vs Kilkenny and All Ireland Quarter Final vs Tipperary. We ask Jack about what led…

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B.T Phone Home! All Ireland title for Carlow! Guests: Lauren Dwyer & Bernard Mullen - History made - Calendar Soccer Season woes 1:23:07

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This week we pay tribute to the monumental success of Bennekerry/Tinryland in winning a first All Ireland Club Football title for Carlow at adult level on Saturday at Croke Park. Lauren Dwyer joins us to give us a flavour of what day was like, the lead in, the celebrations and just exactly how much it means to everyone. Bernard Mullen was involved …

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Bennekerry/Tinryland All Ireland Final Preview - Calendar Soccer Season - U20 Finals & More 52:35

11M ago52:35

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With Saturday fast approaching, we preview Bennekerry/Tinryland's clash with Annaghdown in the All Ireland Ladies Intermediate Club Football Final at 3pm in Croke Park. We go through the U20 Football Finals where Palatine and Ballon were victorious, with special mention to Palatine's fantastic underage season. We tee up the U20 Hurling Semi Finals.…

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Round table discussion with Conor Byrne, Maurice Browne & Mick Kehoe on Bennekerry/Tinryland - U20 grade - County Divisional Championships 1:23:28

12M ago1:23:28

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Bennekerry/Tinryland mentor Conor Byrne joined us along with other well known Carlow coaches Maurice Browne & Mick Kehoe for a wide ranging discussion on this weeks show. B/T are on their way to Croke Park to face Annaghdown of Galway on Saturday December 14th in the All Ireland Ladies Football Final. Conor gives us a flavour of what the group is l…

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County Championship Finals Night preview - Bennekerry/Tinryland ready for All Ireland Semi Final - U20 Championship & more 36:51

12M ago36:51

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01:13 Bennekerry/Tinryland v Mullahoran All Ireland Semi Final 10:20 U20 Football Championship 13:39 Cental County U16 Football Championship Finals Night 15:25 Competitive nature of Championship 20:05 Finals Night Venue 22:23 Top scorers going into Finals Night This weeks guest is Carlow Games Manager - Robert Sansom ★ Support this podcast ★…

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In Conversation with Darragh Foley - Carlow's highest scoring Inter-County Footballer of all time 1:33:47

12M ago1:33:47

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Recently we had the pleasure of sitting down with recently retired Carlow Senior Footballer Darragh Foley at Lambert's Coffee Shop. Foley finishes up as Carlow's leading scorer of all time on the County scene. We chat to Darragh about why he retired. We do a deep dive into his time with Carlow. We chat about some funny moments and also some emotion…

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Bennekerry/Tinryland take Leinster crown - Rathvilly & Burren Rangers bow out - St Mullins ready for Offaly hotshots 45:03

1y ago45:03

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Stephen Bambrick joins us to discuss Bennekerry/Tinryland's Leinster success. We chat about Rathvilly & Burren Rangers exiting Leinster, St Mullins prepping for their opener on Sunday, the County u16 Football Championship & more ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

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Darragh Foley finishes up with Carlow - BK/Tin prep for Leinster Final - Ballon & Fenagh bow out - Rathvilly step up - County Championship off to a flyer 54:58

1y ago54:58

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Mick Kehoe joins us to discuss the following: 02:05 Darragh Foley finishes up with Carlow 08:09 BK/Tin prep for Leinster Final 11:52 Ballon & Fenagh bow out of Leinster 33:13 Rathvilly & Burren Rangers step up in Leinster 42:43 County Championship off to a flyer All this and much more! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Rathvilly take SFC crown - Myshall do 25 in a row - Minor Final Mayhem - Leinster Play Off's - Last call for Player of The Year nominees 1:06:44

1y ago1:06:44

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Mick Kehoe joins Kev for a recap on all the happenings over the past week from Rathvilly's SFC success to Myshall's extraordinary 25 in a row achievement to Minor Final headlines and much more besides. Don't forget to email your LWB Player of The Year nominees to [email protected] in association with Valhalla Sauna's 00:00 Show Partner Mentions…

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2024 Carlow Football Final Weekend Review 1:14:33

1y ago1:14:33

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Kev & BOD were once again located at the Talbot Hotel in Carlow for this week's episode reviewing the 2024 Carlow Football Finals. Details of the Camogie Finals were also given. And of course the Senior Football Final Replay is previewed. The lads also discuss possible LWB Player of The Year contenders! 00:00 - Intro 05:30 - Camogie Final Times 06:…

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Caoimhe Deering & Sarah Curran chat to BOD after Rathvilly Ladies Footballers county final win 6:23

1y ago6:23

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BOD spoke to the two members of the recent winning side with Rathvilly also prepping for Senior and JFC 'B' Finals this week! ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

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2024 Carlow JFC 'B' Final - BOD chats to his brother Jeffrey and Eire Og's James Ruth ahead of this years decider 21:19

1y ago21:19

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BOD sat down and had the craic with his brother Jeff and James Ruth ahead of the 2024 JFC 'B' Final between Eire Og and Rathvilly. ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

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2024 Carlow SFC Final: Palatine's Craig Kearney has a conversation with us ahead of the showdown vs Rathvilly 22:35

1y ago22:35

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Craig Kearney is well established in the Palatine nets. He also keeps up his net keeping duty with New Oak while running a Web Design & Management business - www.Craigkearney.com We had a great discussion and it even featured an unexpected cameo from one of Craig's team mates! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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2024 Carlow SFC Final: 'Two Brian's and a Briar' - The Rathvilly angle 39:36

1y ago39:36

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Brian O'Donoghue sat down for a fantastic discussion with two of Rathvilly's finest servants. Brian Murphy and Alan 'Briar' Kelly gave many great years to club and county. This wide ranging chat is sure to have you entertained! ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

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2024 Carlow Intermediate Football Final Pod featuring Pat Butler of Fenagh & Donal Hickey of Kildavin/Clonegal 26:25

1y ago26:25

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The lads were a joy to chat to ahead of this Saturday's IFC Final! Great craic and stories from both! ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

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2024 Carlow Junior A Football Final Pod featuring Paddy Byrne of Ballon & Richie Kearney of Leighlinbridge 31:59

1y ago31:59

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Richard Kearney soldiered for many years with Leighlinbridge. Paddy Byrne is still doing just that for Ballon. They meet on Sunday. We had a great chat with both lads over the weekend. ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

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Pal & Rathvilly reach SFC Final - Fenagh v K/C in the IFC - Leighlinbridge to meet Ballon in the JFC A - Rathvilly v Eire Og JFC B - Ladies Football Finals & More 37:06

1y ago37:06

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Pal & Rathvilly reach SFC Final - Fenagh v K/C in the IFC - Leighlinbridge to meet Ballon in the JFC A - Rathvilly v Eire Og JFC B - Ladies Football Finals & More Johnny Nevin joins us to Review the action! ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

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2024 Carlow Football Championship Semi Final weekend previews Live from the Talbot Hotel Carlow 51:52

1y ago51:52

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Kev & Fisher tipped on down to the Talbot Hotel on Tuesday evening to record our 2024 Carlow Football Championship Semi Final preview show. Talbot Hotel Carlow came on board as partners with us this year and have recently opened An Bhearu Bar & Bistro along with The Recovery Room at Talbot Fitness for all your post match and pre match recovery need…

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New County Football Championship is announced - Quarter Final Football previews - Round 3 lookback & much more 58:07

1y ago58:07

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Robert Sansom & Mick Kehoe join us to discuss a new County Football Championship launching in October. We chat about Round 3 & indeed the upcoming Quarter Final's of the Carlow Football Championship. We get a verdict on Killeshin v Graiguecullen in the Laois SFC Quarter Final & much more ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Palatine motor into Senior Semi's - Grange & Kilbride likewise at Inter & Junior - Final round permutations & more with Tom Dillon 37:11

1y ago37:11

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Tom Dillon is a seriously impressive human being. At just 18 years of age he has Captained Carlow u20 Footballers, plays like a seasoned pro for his club Grange, and this week begins another big stage in life when he takes up a course in UL to be a PE & Maths teacher. Tom joins us for a great discussion looking back on Round 2 of the Carlow Footbal…

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Cake delivered to Carlow - 1st round Football action talking points - 2nd round heads up - Paul Byrne in top form 28:42

1y ago28:42

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Cake delivered to Carlow - 1st round Football action talking points - 2nd round heads up - Paul Byrne in top form ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

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Football Championship kicks into action with Mick Kehoe previewing and we reflect on St Mullins SHC success with Tommy Buggy 55:58

1y ago55:58

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And just like that it's time for Carlow Football Championship action! Mick Kehoe joins to discuss the runners and riders for this years Championships. While Tommy Buggy joins us to discuss St Mullins' Senior Hurling Championship success after another incredible game with MLR. ★ Support this podcast ★…

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A lookback at all things Olympics with our Athletics expert John Maye 26:25

1+ y ago26:25

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We took a spin out to the new, improved and seriously impressive Knockbeg College to meet their new principal John Maye who talked us through all things Olympics and a few bits on the school also. No punches pulled on the Athletics front, raw honesty from John as always and plenty of insight to boot! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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2024 Carlow Hurling Championship Finals Review with Willie Hickey 44:59

1+ y ago44:59

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Former Carlow Senior Hurler Willie Hickey joins us for as honest an assessment of Hurling Final weekend that you'll find anywhere. Not a man to mince his words, Willie breaks down the Senior Final draw with MLR and St Mullins. He feels it's great for Burren Rangers to get up Intermediate despite losing to them in the game that decided that on Satur…

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2024 Carlow Hurling Championship Finals Preview - Tommy Buggy - Paul O'Brien - Ciaran Bolger - Alan Brennan - Alex Delaney 1:03:54

1+ y ago1:03:54

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It's Hurling Finals weekend in Carlow and we catch up with the following people to give us a flavour of what to expect: Alex Delaney - Carlow Town Alan Brennan - Naomh Bríd Ciaran Bolger - Burren Rangers Tommy Buggy - St Mullins Paul O'Brien - MLR ★ Support this podcast ★By Kevin Regan

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Leo McGough at his brilliant best - A podcast that would power a nation 56:22

1+ y ago56:22

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We tipped down to the Talbot Hotel in Carlow for what initially was meant to be a brief chat over a coffee with Leo McGough in the fantastic new An Bhearú Bar & Bistro. It turned out to be a podcast for the ages. We of course did get to the Carlow Hurling Semi Final's eventually, but what transpired both before and after was just pure magic. Leo is…

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Early Hurler of The Year contenders - Quarter Finals in disguise - All Ireland Hurling Final Preview - Much More! 48:50

1+ y ago48:50

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Barry 'The Bowser' Doyle is once again joined by David Galway this week. The lads delve into what practically are Quarter Finals for some teams in the Carlow SHC this weekend. Early contenders for Hurler of the Year are discussed. A detailed breakdown on the All Ireland Senior Hurling Final between Cork and Clare. And much more besides! ★ Support t…

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Ballinkillen add sprinkles to 'flakes' - B'town get off the mark - Sean Buggy chats CTHC - Preview's & Review's 54:18

1+ y ago54:18

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Having made it two wins from two in the IHC, we decided to go have a chat with arguably Carlow Town's most passionate young Hurler who not long ago also co-founded the famed Bush Ultras! Kev & Barry go through the weekend's games which at Senior saw Ballinkillen go seriously close to a big upset against MLR while Bagenalstown pushed on against a Na…

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Is the Carlow Intermediate Hurling Championship now offering more bang for it's buck than ever? - Can Bagenalstown mount a challenge? Will Naomh Eoin push on? 28:34

1+ y ago28:34

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The Carlow SHC got underway last weekend with MLR and St Mullins drawing, while Naomh Eoin were 5 point winners over Ballinkillen. This weekend we look at Ballinkillen v MLR and Naomh Eoin v Bagenalstown. We chat about Carlow Town's resurgence, the growing interest in the Carlow Intermediate Championship and much more! ★ Support this podcast ★…

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Will Carlow SHC have 5 teams or 6? What are the ramifications for Naomh Bríd & all other clubs? - David Galway gives us the Wicklow perspective & interesting structure chat 1:07:19

1+ y ago1:07:19

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With a meeting set for Tuesday night, it is becoming likely that the Carlow Senior Hurling Championship will only have 5 teams this year. Will Naomh Brid's first team have no Hurling? Will they be let go back Intermediate? What is the collateral damage? We discuss all this and indeed have great in depth chats on Inter County and club structures wit…

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What are the fundamentals of Irish Athletics untraditional sprint success and how can they be applied to GAA in Carlow? - Incoming Knockbeg Principal John Maye discusses 1:00:24

1+ y ago1:00:24

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This week saw Ireland achieve massive 400m and 1500m success taking home gold and silver from the European Championships. 400m in particular hasn't been something that Ireland have been traditionally known for in terms of success. So how was this tradition created in such a relatively short timeframe? And how can it be applied to GAA in Carlow to n…