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.

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