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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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This week Philly McMahon discusses Gaelic football tactics and set-plays and asks why pundits continue to see the game in negative terms? It’s time to end the propaganda of talking down the modern game says Philly and start understanding what’s actually happening on the pitch. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/

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With the football quarter-finals draw made, Dick Clerkin joins Will and Michael on this week’s Throw-In assessing each team’s chances and once issue sticks in his throat – could Derry or Armagh really be in this year’s All-Ireland final? Armagh face Galway while Derry play Clare, and Mayo will have to do it the hard way once again if they want to have a chance, having to beat Kerry and Dublin, while the Dubs wait ominously for Cork in their clash. With the hurling also down to the last eight, Wexford legend, Tom Dempsey, previews his county’s mouth-watering tie against the Clare juggernaut while Cork v Galway is too close to call and Limerick and Kilkenny await in the semis. Every Monday the Throw-In brings you the Irish Independent’s best insights and analysis from all the weekend GAA action. And don’t forget to listen to Philly McMahon’s show every Friday when he gives his take on the issues affecting the Football Championship. 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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The abuse of Andy McEntee, in the wake of his resignation as Meath manager has shown up once again what inter-county managers go through and on this week’s show, Philly McMahon joins Sinéad Kissane and Conor McKeon to discuss the abuse that he has received and how it affects one’s family. Plus, post-McEntee, how can Meath football hope to resurrect themselves and Philly outlines the weaknesses in Mayo’s defence that Kildare can exploit. For more visit the show page at: www.independent.ie/podcasts/the-throw-in/

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This year’s Munster final was a game for the ages and Eddie Brennan and Vincent Hogan join Will & Michael to look back on Limerick’s win over Clare that will be talked about for years to come. While Kilkenny won another Leinster title beating Galway, the focus is still on the fall-out between Brian Cody and Henry Shefflin – Eddie Brennan has his say. In the football, Colm Keys joins the lads to discuss Tyrone’s shambolic All-Ireland title defence which came to an end at the hands of Armagh who must now fancy themselves with another crack against Donegal in the football qualifiers. And where does Meath football go from here after their defeat to Clare? Every Monday the Throw-In brings you the best insights and analysis from all the weekend GAA action. And don’t forget to listen to Philly McMahon’s show every Friday when he gives his take on the issues affecting the Football Championship. 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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