OTB GAA

The Classic was a podcast from Off The Ball, digging into the real-life drama behind some of sport’s most fascinating stories.
In episode 1, The Brawl, revisits the infamous 1996 All-Ireland football final and replay between Mayo and Meath — the “one in a million” bounce that forced a second day in Croke Park, and the 130 seconds of chaos that became one of the most controversial moments in GAA history.
Featuring voices from both camps, including John Maughan, David Brady, John Casey, Liam McHale, Tommy Dowd and Colm Coyle, this is the story of belief, discipline, heartbreak — and a legacy defined by a minute that changed everything.
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The Football Pod returns after our short break for a run of episodes across the club season with thanks to Movember. We’re looking at the club winners (and losers), the proposed new rules, big managerial vacancies in Monaghan and Galway and the All-Star nominations. We'll be back in two weeks with more!
Chapters:
(00:20) - Relegation trouble, Kerry finals, Lowry, Rory, Trump; the pod catch-up
(20:00) - Around the Country: stories in Mayo, Armagh, Tyrone, Dublin, Clare.
(27:00) - How the 2026 Football All-Stars were decided…
(35:00) - Manager vacancies, Gleeson regrets, Listener questions, new rules…
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Austin Gleeson joined Eoin Sheahan for a chat on Waterford hurling, his decision to step away from inter-county, and why this time it’s “fully done”.
Gleeson opens up on the moment he knew his body wasn’t keeping pace with his head, the injuries that piled up, and the regrets he has about not taking recovery and conditioning seriously enough in his 20s.
He also reflects on the spotlight that came with 2016, dealing with comments about his weight, and the reality of being an amateur player who still has to get up and go to work on Monday.
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Trevor Giles joins Colm Boohig in Croke Park for a brilliant You Had To Be There run-through of five sporting moments that shaped him — from his first memories in the stands to the biggest days in Meath colours.

He relives a St Pat’s Navan All-Ireland colleges semi-final that went to extra time, a classic Sigerson Cup epic with UCD against a Seamus Moynihan-led UCC, and that unforgettable 1997 Leinster semi-final replay vs Kildare — penalty missed, then a palmed-in goal and THAT iconic, rare celebration!

There’s also a look at the latest trial rules, the state of Gaelic football right now, and Giles’ instinct on who lifts Sam next year.
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Colm Boohig & Sarah O'Donovan are joined on the show by Waterford Camogie’s Gail Ryan & Tipperary Camogie’s Mike Johnson on the show to discuss the expense issues that intercounty teams are dealing with in the modern game.
The panel also touch on the stalling of the integration process with the GAA.
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