Indo Sport

For our Friday gathering, Sinéad Kissane, John Greene and Michael Verney joined Joe Molloy to discuss some of the major talking points from a hectic week of sport … and a hectic first week of this podcast. Johnny Sexton and sledging; stories of GAA on-field taunts; evaluating how much people engage with Irish women’s rugby, and reacting to the new FAI CEO are all analysed by our panellists. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

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Aston Villa steal the show with a memorable win over Bayern Munich in their first home European Cup game in 41 years. Prince William was loving the action at Villa Park... or was he? Joe and Conán read listener emails and take more name suggestions for the Monday show. And ex-Ireland international Gary Breen joins the show to discuss the latest Ireland squad, the genius of Unai Emery, everything Mikel Arteta is doing right at Arsenal, and everything that's going wrong at Manchester United. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

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In a live bonus episode, Daniel McDonnell and Conán Doherty join Joe Molloy to give their reaction as Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrimsson takes a ‘hands-on approach’ with the squad he has picked to face Finland and Greece, with the dropping of Matt Doherty an unexpected turn. Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

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Colm Keys and Conor McKeon joined Joe Molloy to run the rule over, well, the rules. Jim Gavin’s committee on Gaelic football rules have released some of their proposals, and there is also talk about a possible return of International Rules. Meanwhile, Joe and Conán Doherty review the Champions League action. TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) - Behind the scenes (00:59) - Intro (02:49) - Naming the Monday show (again!) (09:43) - Champions League (21:06) - International Rules (36:14) - New football rules (55:26) - Post-script Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

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Joe Molloy sits down with Irish Rugby legend Paul O'Connell for an in-depth discussion. From fishing, changing room speeches and coaching in the modern era, and how does O'Connell look back on his career? We also hear from Irish Independent soccer writer Seán O'Connor on a topsy-turvy League of Ireland season. (00:05) – Shelbourne v St. Pat’s madness (04:18) – League of Ireland title race (07:13) – Duff v Kenny (12:20) – Paul O’Connell (13:40) - Paul's working week (15:25) - Last time you cried? (18:53) - Relationship with dad (27:30) – Talent and coaching (47:04) - Andy Farrell (50:45) - Fear of God and emotion (1:08:18) – Are you content with your career? (1:11:25) – World Cup significance Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

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Damien Delaney, Daniel McDonnell and Conán Doherty join Joe Molloy as FAI finances and Manchester United’s woes hang over the football world. Dan breaks down the week that was for the FAI and their struggles to get funding, Damien breaks down how contract situations add to what is a worsening situation in the United clubhouse, and we take a quick look at the slow bicycle race that is the League of Ireland title battle. (1:08) - FAI funding doozy (11:10) - Premier League chat (21:14) - Damien Delaney Feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

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(00:38) - The first show! (03:50) - Why Joe joined (10:00) - Monday show name (13:39) - Panel with Ruaidhri O'Connor and Conor McKeon (16:48) - Man United v Spurs (31:49) - Kyle Hayes nominated for Hurler of the Year (50:36) - Ireland women win in New Zealand (57:18) - Johnny Sexton's book Indo Sport is finally here - Joe Molloy’s our host, we have the guests and plenty of sport to break down … we just haven't settled on a name. Conor McKeon and Rúaidhrí O’Connor join Joe in our first take of the weekend’s action, starting with a ‘disgusting’ Manchester United performance and the failures of the club and Erik ten Hag in holding up the status quo. Also, the team discuss Kyle Hayes and why we have sporting role models; Ireland women seal incredible victory against New Zealand; Johnny Sexton’s new book shows his ‘chippy’ nature. Plus - Conan Doherty helps Joe settle in, but with some bad suggestions for a title. Have you got a good name for this weekly gathering? Email us at [email protected]

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