The three-in-a-row has been done and Kilkenny pushed them all the way, but Limerick are the All-Ireland champions for the third year running and for the fourth time in five years. How much more can be said about John Kiely’s team, their mindset, attitude and accomplishments? John Mullane and Michael Verney from the Irish Independent join Sinéad Kissane for a bonus episode of the Throw-In straight after the final whistle from Croke Park with their post-match reaction and analysis to a classic hurling final. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/

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After losing to Kerry by way of an incredible injury time free kick, what does the future look like for Dessie Farrell and the once all-conquering Dubs? On this week’s show, Philly McMahon joins the Irish Independent’s Sinéad Kissane and Conor McKeon and he highlights some of the tactical and personnel errors that contributed to Dublin’s defeat. But, if there are some changes made, he says, the character shown in the second half points to a better season in 2023. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/

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Can Limerick make their own hurling history by winning three-in-a-row or will Brian Cody and Kilkenny prove they’re the timeless masters? The Irish Independent’s Frank Roche and Colm Keys join Will Slattery and Michael Verney as they preview the 2022 All-Ireland Hurling Final and weigh up just where the game will be won and lost. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/

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It was two heavyweights going toe-to-toe and it turned out to be a classic decided in the 76th minute by Seanie O’Shea’s mammoth free-kick so what now for Dublin in the coming years and can Kerry finally fulfil their promise by beating Galway? Ciarán Whelan and Dick Clerkin join Will Slattery and Michael Verney for this week’s Throw-In as they look back on the All-Ireland football semi-finals as well as Westmeath’s inaugural Tailteann Cup win. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/

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It’s not the All Ireland final, but it’s certainly the next best thing - Dublin v Kerry, the historic and most successful rivals go head-to-head in Sunday’s semi-final and Philly McMahon says more than just this season is at stake. Philly joins Sinéad Kissane and the Irish Independent’s Conor McKeon to preview the weekend semis and he explains how the Dubs can get at the Kerry defence and also how he would approach marking David Clifford. It’s two heavyweights going head-to-head and whoever wins will be odds-on to win the All-Ireland and continue to dominate for the next few years. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/

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It’s a familiar storyline – not just Limerick’s fourth final in five years, but Brian Cody going for twelve All-Irelands as manager. It was another world when Cody first took over Kilkenny in 1998 but after nearly a quarter of a century his teams are still winning titles and reaching finals. However, can his Kilkenny team stop Limerick who are looking for three-in-a-row? Vincent Hogan and John Mullane join Will and Michael on this week’s Throw-In to discuss the hurling semi finals and to look ahead to Limerick v Kilkenny. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/

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It may have been a classic but days later the GAA world is still talking about the Galway-Armagh quarter-final for the wrong reasons and on this week’s show, Philly McMahon addresses the eye-gouging incident, Joe Brolly’s comments and the Twitter trolls who have been calling Philly out. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/

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History was made in Croke Park with the first ever penalty shoot-out in the All Ireland but despite it being a classic, it’s the off-pitch actions from Armagh that has people talking about the game afterwards. Dick Clerkin and Ciarán Whelan join Sinéad Kissane and Michael Verney on the Throw-In to look back on all the drama and controversy from the football quarter-finals. Plus, Wexford manager, Darragh Egan, is on the show to preview next weekend’s hurling semi-finals and has some insights into stopping Tony Kelly and Clare. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/

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We’re down to the last eight in the Football Championship with a few surprises thrown into the mix, so who can we expect to reach the semi-finals? Can Armagh continue their great form? Are Galway flying under the radar? How strong will Dublin be and how tight can Clare make it against Derry? Plus, what about Kerry v Mayo? Have Kerry the mental strength to overcome whatever Mayo throws at them? Philly McMahon joins Sinéad Kissane and Conor McKeon with his predictions on the latest Throw-In podcast. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/

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Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Will and Michael on the latest Throw-In podcast to look back on the hurling quarter-finals that saw Clare defeat Wexford and Galway overcome Cork. The panel look ahead to the semi-final pairings of Kilkenny v Clare and Limerick v Galway with Eddie giving his insights into how Henry Shefflin will approach the game, and in the wake of Cork hurlers letting another one slip by them, is it time for an outsider like Liam Sheedy to come in a shake things up? Plus there’s a round-up of the Tailteann Cup action and a discussion as to what playing in Croke Park means for players from the smaller football counties. Listen and follow on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts from. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/

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