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The GAA Social

BBC Radio Ulster

Sports

Frequency: 1 episode/7d. Total Eps: 269

The GAA Social brings to life stories from Gaelic Games. It features pundit discussions and wide-ranging interviews with the sport’s players, managers and officials.

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#47
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#95
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#74
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05/08/2026
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Jody Gormley- perhaps our strongest ever podcast

Friday, November 1, 2024 • Duration 01:13:32

Former Tyrone gaelic footballer, Successful manager, but managing death as a young man. This is the remarkable story of Jody Gormley. As strange as it may sound, a hugely uplifiting podcast. Perhaps the most powerful we've ever recorded (we don't say that lightly). He revealed to his Trillick players he has terminal cancer after losing the county final on Friday night. Jody has three children and an amazing wife Deirdre. The night before recording this podcast, Jody had a living Wake in Belfast with teammates, friends and former sporting enemies. He calls it "A gathering." Jody Gormley is a lesson in life. A beautiful man

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Shane O'Donnell. Winning the All-Ireland with Clare, image rights, what's next

Tuesday, October 29, 2024 • Duration 55:45

Shane O'Donnell is expected to be named Hurler of the Year 2024. His performances this year, one of the main reasons why Liam MacCarthy resides in Clare over the winter. Shane considered giving up the game after a serious concussion in 2021. He didn't, Clare thrived and there's more to come. This podcast is hugely insightful into O'Donnell, his thinking, the thorny issues of image rights and he explains very clearly who the greatest player in Clare history is.

It's another facinating conversation with one of the great hurlers, and decent people of our times.

Shane O'Donnell on the GAA Social with Thomas Niblock and Oisin McConville

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Limerick out, Kilkenny too. Clare v Cork final- glorious!

Sunday, July 7, 2024 • Duration 26:25

We begin the look ahead to the 2024 All-Ireland final. A Clare/ Cork final. The drive for five is dead and the beauty of Croke alive- but it can be a cruel place

Diving, David Humphreys, Tyrone v Monaghan, Oisin to manage Armagh? Kerry & when to stop taking the Ulster c'ship seriously?

Monday, March 13, 2023 • Duration 25:21

It's the GAA Social Extra on a Monday. We look ahead to the key games across the divisions, and the #AskOisin element has grown. Will he manage Armagh someday? Thomas was stunned by his answer. Kingdom fears are tossed aside by Oisin (Good news for our Kerry listeners- bad news for everyone else) and we ask the question when will teams stop taking the Ulster championship seriously. Rian O'Neill pops in with a question, Niall Morgan kicking and Oisin could have been a rugby out-half? We talk diving and there's a giveaway to our next guest on the GAA Social.

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Seanie Johnston- the transfer that rocked a nation- the summer that enraged a county. This is his story.

Wednesday, March 8, 2023 • Duration 01:06:07

It was the most controversial transfer in GAA history. Seanie Johnston decided to move from Cavan to Kildare. What followed was an precedented journey, reporters at home, camera crews following his every move and in July 2012, Kildare met Cavan in the championship. His parents left the country and during the huge story- there was drama at every turn.

For the first time, Seanie lifts the lid on how dark that period was, why he moved and how he reflects on the drama- a decade later! What was he offered by Kildare? Why did he choose the Lillywhites and was he really living in Straffan? In an unrestricted interview Seanie opens up on failing relationships in Cavan, the influence of Kieran McGeeney and sickness within the family.

There is a dramatic low point and the steam room incident- all during an the most testing time in Seanie’s life. His reflections are honest, blunt and compelling. Some people in Cavan will never forgive Seanie, some have, perhaps some will through time.

Grit, despair, hurt, laughter- but is there regret? This is his story. An incredible insight.

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Tyrone love it, Can Derry win an All-Ireland? Relegation & promotion. Oisin picks All-Ireland 2023 winner. Liverpool 7 Utd 0

Monday, March 6, 2023 • Duration 34:07

Monday has developed into #AskOisin- so we discuss the below:

-Wicklow win promotion eliminator & Preview of Seanie Johnston podcast -Tyrone at their best when written off -Armagh still possibility of relegation- despite win. -Choke Tackle -Oisin picks who will win Sam. Top four teams. -Dublin/ Derry review -Oisin will remain as U12’s manager in Crossmaglen. Training starts on Wednesday. -Which Canavan will be the best? -United/ Liverpool -Cavan, could they make an Uster Final? -Are Down improving? -Fermanagh to achieve promotion? -Oisin is unsure about Offaly -Sligo & Talking friendship with their manager Tony McEntee.

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Darragh McGurn, Fermangh hopes, drive, turning back on career for TikTok & Insta. Derry in championship- facilities. Honest

Thursday, March 2, 2023 • Duration 57:41

Darragh McGurn is one of the most impressive young footballers playing Gaelic football. During lockdown, he binned a career in Aerospace engineering to start-up an Instagram page aimed at fitness. It’s taken off. Over 80,000 followers across social media he created a business to compliment his commitment to Fermanagh Gaelic football. An active social media as an inter-county footballer is tricky ground. Darragh also opens up about abuse aimed towards him online.

The full-forward believes Fermanagh have to fight that bit harder for recognition- but ultimately it’s down to him and his teammates in green. What drives him? What does success look like and with championship just around the corner and a difficult draw against Derry- is a first ever provincial title possible in 2023?

The discussion also centres around facilities. Dublin, Kerry, Derry and Tyrone lead the way- how much of this off-field development is the responsibility of players? Should they help more?

Division three is crammed- one win can separate looking at relegation and aiming for promotion. Fermanagh have three massive games remaining that could define their season.

The brilliant Darragh McGurn, open and honest with Thomas Niblock and Oisin McConville

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Are Tyrone going down? Mayo for Sam, Dublin in pre-season and improvement for Donegal & Monaghan. Aoife Lennon podcast review

Monday, February 27, 2023 • Duration 33:06

Oisin believes Tyrone "could" go down. It's a concerning time for Tyrone supporters after a heavy defeat to Mayo over the weekend. Armagh returned from Kerry empty handed but Oisin believes they deserved more. Westmeath limbo and Where are Dublin now the big guns are back in blue? Michael Murphy says Derry & Mayo are the two in-form teams in Gaelic football- Oisin agrees! We also reflect on the impact made after the Aoife Lennon podcast- phenomenal response. All the teams, and the divisions reviewed as part of your Monday GAA social.

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The utterly remarkable story of Aoife Lennon. Anorexia, surviving suicide, excelling in sport. Our most powerful podcast yet

Tuesday, February 21, 2023 • Duration 01:11:33

This is the most powerful episode of the GAA Social. Oisin McConville & Thomas Niblock take in the remarkable story of Armagh Gaelic footballer Aoife Lennon.

The former NI soccer international explains how anorexia almost ended her life and continues to have an influence on her daily and sporting day-to-day. Afraid of pasta, anxiety and a menstrual cycle that's been missing for a decade. These challenges, folllowed the suicide of Aoife's father, when she was just 13-years-old.

This is a story of resilience, openness and the GAA Social shines a light on critically important conversations. Aoife explains her story before Thomas and Oisin unpick and explore a world we know very little about.

It’s not just female sportspeople. There’s growing evidence, suggesting eating disorders are changing the lives of male sports stars. Why is this and what can be done to help?

It’s different- but it’s powerful. Mega respect to the brilliant Aoife Lennon, a role model we can all be proud of for sharing her incredible story.

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GAA Social: Monday review, President elected and North V south

Monday, February 20, 2023 • Duration 34:14

Oisin McConville and Thomas Niblock reflect upon week three of the Allianz leagues.

Big wins for Roscommon, Dublin, Mayo and Monaghan- Derry revival continues and a clinker between Down and Fermanagh. The Podcast also reflects on Jarlath Burns election to the Presidency of the GAA and what it means moving forward. Oisin doubles down on the differences between North & South!

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