Over The Bar

Welcome to Bitesize, a brand-new bonus series from Over The Bar, where Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara uncover the hidden historical stories behind the weekend’s fixtures. In the first episode, the lads explore the unwanted record the Cork footballers are hoping to avoid, why there’s something historically significant about Kildare facing Galway in the Leinster Hurling Championship, the hoodoo the Déise are desperate to end, and the remarkable record the footballers of the Tribesmen are chasing. A quick-hit blend of history, trivia and championship context — perfect for the road to the weekend’s action.
For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up.
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In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara chart the rise of a Meath side that transformed itself from contenders into champions during one of Gaelic football’s most intense rivalries. From a hardened mentality and relentless physical edge to key figures and defining moments, the lads explore how Meath closed the gap year by year — and turned the balance of power on its head by the end of the decade.
For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up.
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In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara dig into the history of Derry’s distinctive colours — and the surprising truth that, in many ways, their exact origin remains unclear. Tracing early records, changes over time and the evolution of the county’s identity, the lads explore what we do know, what we don’t, and how the red and white became firmly established despite the gaps in the story. A fascinating reminder that not every GAA tradition comes with a neat origin — and that mystery is sometimes part of the history.
For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up.
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In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara trace the origins of the GAA’s most iconic television programme — from its early days as a highlights experiment to becoming a central part of the summer for generations of supporters. The lads explore how RTÉ and the Gaelic Athletic Association combined to bring championship action into living rooms across the country, changing how fans experienced Gaelic Games forever.
For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up.
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Why do London and New York play in the Connacht Championship? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara explore how teams based outside Ireland — one just across the water, the other across the Atlantic — became part of the western province’s championship structure.
For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up.
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