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The Football Pod is back with Paddy, James and Tommy catching up on the Gaelic Football stories of the week - One Mayo great calls it a day after winning his All-Ireland medal as four more from Armagh bow out, James talks about his former Kerry manager Éamonn Fitzmaurice taking charge of Galway - we’re talking club stories too and all that’s happening around the country.
Chapters:
(00:20) - The Football Pod are off to London…
(07:00) - Cillian O’Connor retires after an epic journey in football.
(18:00) - Armagh’s retirement and Kieran McGeeney’s 40th season with Armagh.
(27:00) - What will Éamonn Fitzmaurice bring to Galway?
(43:00) - Around the Grounds: club stories as champions bow out.
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Following the Oireachtas Committee meeting on integrating Gaelic Games, LGFA CEO Lynn Savage and Camogie Association President Brian Molloy lay out the path to a single governing body. They explore the fallout from Dr Mary McAleese’s resignation, clear up misconceptions about missed deadlines, and outline realistic timelines for 2027 and 2028.

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Will O'Callaghan is joined by Minister for Sport, Patrick O'Donovan following the announcement of Budget 2027 to discuss the effects of the Budget on Irish Sport as well as the FAI Oireachtas hearing of last week and the breakdown of Integration between the GAA, Camogie association and the LGFA.

In our latest edition of Inner Drive, Shane Hannon sat down with Mayobridge and Down footballer and NFL kicker with the New Orleans Saints, Charlie Smyth. In this episode Charlie reflects on his passion for the NFL that started at a young age, the pride he takes in his Mayobridge roots, and the remarkable journey that turned a childhood dream into reality.

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Parnell Park will host the PTSB Ladies Football Dublin Senior Championship final, this Friday October 2nd at 7.30pm.
Speaking ahead of the PTSB Dublin LGFA Club Championship Senior Final between Clontarf and Kilmacud Crokes are Kate Fitzgibbon and Michelle Davoren.
PTSB is proud to sponsor the PTSB Dublin Leagues and Championships across all four codes within Dublin GAA, Dublin LGFA and Dublin Camogie, from minor level upwards.