Gaelic Statsman Podcast

In the first episode of Series 2, I chat to London-based GAA fanatic Harvey Allen, who rose to fame through TikTok, where he has around 15.5k followers. We talk about how he became interested in GAA, why he chose TikTok to express his passion, his thoughts on London's exemption from the All-Ireland Championships this year, his general predictions for Hurling and Football this year and much more.

Harvey's TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMepUyHus/ 

Harvey's Instagram: https://instagram.com/allenharvs?igshid=1iwqz9fdmrw7r 

Intro & Outro Song: Lensko-Circles

In this episode, I chat to Longford Inter-County Footballer Oran Kenny. He talks about GAA returning, his underage career, Longford's season in 2020, inspiration from past Longford sides, their manager Padraic Davis, their hopes for 2021 in both league and championship, Dublin's dominance in Leinster, the Tier 2 championship coming in 2022 and his local club Rathcline.

Intro & Outro Song: Lensko-Circles

In this episode, I chat to Tipperary and Barryroe Footballer Robbie Kiely. He talks about Tipperarys historic season in 2020, their other run to the All Ireland Semi-Finals in 2016, underage success in the county between 2011-2015, Liam Kearns, David Power, Tipperary's hopes for next season, how he moved down to Cork where he plays club football today, his Cork SFC title playing for Carbery Rangers in 2016, and switching to Junior West Cork club Barryroe in 2020.

Intro & Outro Song: Lensko-Circles

In this episode, I chat to Armagh LGFA player Aoife McCoy about her side's run to the All Ireland Semi-Finals in 2020, where they came close to beating an all-conquering Dublin side. We'll also discuss Armagh's Ulster Final victory in 2020, their hopes for the 2021 campaign, her club Dromintee and the development of the Ladies Football game recently.

Intro & Outro Song: Lensko-Circles

In this episode, I chat to Kildare and Allenwood legend Johnny Doyle. Johnny will talk about his Leinster Championship win in 2000, Mick O'Dwyer, Kieran McGeeney, Kildare's All Ireland Semi-Final appearance in 2010, their Division 2 victory over Tyrone in 2012, the loss of big names in Kildare around 2013, returning to the county fold with the Kildare Juniors in 2019, playing International Rules for Ireland in 2013, his club Allenwood, managing Maynooth University in the Sigerson Cup, Kildare's fortunes today and Dublin's dominance in Leinster. 

Intro & Outro Song: Lensko-Circles

In this episode, I chat to Leitrim and Fenagh St Callins footballer Ryan O'Rourke about Leitrim's season in 2020, playing under Terry Hyland, the promotion to Division 3 in 2019, the incoming Tier 2 championship and his hopes for 2021 and beyond with Leitrim. 

Intro & Outro Song: Lensko-Circles

In this episode, I chat to Antrim and Sarsfields hurler Niall McKenna about their season in the Joe McDonagh Cup, Darren Gleeson, Antrim's u21 season in 2013, his time playing for Warwickshire, the state of Ulster hurling in general, and how the Saffron county will do in the 2021 Liam McCarthy Cup.

Intro & Outro Song: Lensko-Circles

In this episode, I chat to 3 time All Ireland champion with Tyrone, Owen Mulligan. He talks about Tyrone's success in the 2000s, Mickey Harte, comments made by Pat Spillane about Tyrone, THAT goal in 2005 against Dublin, his time over in London with Fulham Irish, his club Cookstown, Dublin's current dominance and his opinions on the current Tyrone team. 

Intro & Outro Song: Lensko-Circles

In this episode, I chat to Ireland's Fittest Family winner and Wexford minor footballer Alan Mahoney. He talks about winning the competition, Davy Fitzgerald's influence, his club Glynn Barntown and his time on the Wexford minor football panel. 

Intro & Outro Song: Lensko-Circles

In this episode, I'm joined by both Patrick Sharkey (GAA Zone) and Aaron Maher (GAA Fan TV) to discuss the postponement of the GAA season. The GAA was not considered an elite level sport by the government, unlike last October, and both Patrick and Aaron will be giving their opinions on the topic. (Apologies for the sound quality during the chat)

GAA Zone: Gaa Zone (@gaazonemedia) • Instagram photos and videos

GAA Fan TV: @gaafantv • Instagram photos and videos

Intro & Outro Song: Lensko-Circles