Over The Bar

How did the Gaelic Athletic Association respond to 1990 FIFA World Cup?In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara revisit the summer when Ireland came to a standstill. As Republic of Ireland national football team captured the imagination of the nation in Italy, the GAA found itself facing a challenge unlike any before. The lads explore how Gaelic Games adapted to the wave of soccer fever that swept the country, the decisions made by administrators, and the surprising ways Italia ’90 affected attendances, fixtures and attitudes within the Association.
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The biggest championship weekend of the year so far see's Michael Foley and Ciarán O'Hara reflecting on the Kingdom's record in Killarney, the centenary All Ireland final rematch we never expected, Down's dominance in the Tailteann Cup and how timekeeping altered Mayo and Meath history for ever more.
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Who was the first player to appear in both an All-Ireland Football Final and an FA Cup Final? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara tell the story of Kevin Moran, the Dublin footballer who scaled the summit of Gaelic Games before forging a career at the highest level of English soccer with Manchester United. From Croke Park to Wembley, the lads explore how Moran navigated two sporting worlds. Along the way, they uncover the triumphs, challenges and pivotal decisions that shaped one of the most remarkable careers in Irish sporting history.
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This week on Bitesize, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara uncover the historical nuggets hidden in another packed weekend of championship action.
The lads examine Mayo’s remarkable record against Tyrone, explain why Galway might be turning green with envy at a feat achieved by Westmeath, and reveal how no fewer than six counties will be facing a championship opponent for the very first time this weekend. A quick-fire blend of records, rivalries and quirky statistics that adds a little extra context to the games ahead.
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In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara set out to answer a seemingly simple question about the origins of Sligo’s colours. What follows is a journey through local history, sporting tradition and a series of unexpected twists that take the story far beyond the boundaries of Gaelic Games. Along the way, the lads discover connections that somehow bring Leonard Cohen and Kim Jong Un into the conversation — proving once again that some of the strangest roads in GAA history begin with the simplest questions.
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