Indo GAA

2016 Hurler of the Year and Young Hurler of the Year Austin Gleeson joins Michael Verney for a wide-ranging interview after the Waterford legend has decided to call it a day on his inter-county career. The tough winters, pub spies, super goals and advice for his younger self are all discussed. Gleeson also talks about whether the club structure in Waterford is setting the county up for success Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Éamonn Fitzmaurice has swapped the punditry couch for a seat at the helm of Galway’s senior football team, with Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin on hand with Michael to discuss the appointment. They chat through the logistics behind the move for the former Kerry manager, and debate the intricacies of managing against your own county. They also run through the latest club championship news, providing predictions for the remainder of the All-Ireland series. Finally, Pat and Dick face off in the ultimate head to head quiz - where Michael pulls no punches as quizmaster. Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Mullane & Pat Ryan join Michael to wrap up the news from club fields, ask who the fastest hurlers of all time are, and Mullane makes his case for Waterford clubs to make a change. Plus - Mullane has the cards in the latest quiz! Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael is joined on the show by the chairperson of the Hurling Expert Advisory Group, John Meyler, to discuss the potential rule changes that could come into the game. How much change did hurling actually need? What rule sparked the most debate? How might the trial matches look? Is there a possibility of more tweaks to come in down the line? All of these and more are answered on this week’s pod. Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie. The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael is joined by Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin to recall their own memories of All-star nominations, the glamour of the awards and their standout moments from tours over the years. They also discuss the polarised nature of the debate around the integration of the gaelic games organisations, and the convoluted nature of the Kerry club championship. Finally, they chat through the latest managerial moves - and why underage development squads are currently in vogue. Let us know your thoughts or fire in questions to indogaapodcast@independent.ie. The Indo GAA podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.