Leitrim GAA Podcast

This week's show is a deep dive interview with Leitrim Senior Manager Andy Moran. He opens up about the season so far, the squad, injuries, disappointment in the defeat in New York and the Tailteann Cup campaign, the positives to be found in those crucial games.

He chats about the plans for the future, the steps being made to continue to develop the panel both in terms of individual performances and in the number of quality players available to him for next year.

In a 40 minutes frank and honest conversation he addresses some of the criticism that's been laid at his feet and at the squad in recent weeks, he discusses resources and what's needed to overcome those challenges for a county in Leitrim's position.

We also drop out to catch up with the Leitrim Ladies U16 squad ahead of their All Ireland Semi Final against Antrim next weekend. We speak to their manager John Campbell (Gortletteragh) and some of the players Saoirse Davis (Keeldra Gaels), Dearbhla Gunn (St. Brigid's), Orla McWeeney (Mohill) & Eabha McCartin (St. Josephs) ahead of the big game.

This week former Leitrim and Glencar / Manor boss Shane Ward drops in to chat about the addition of the Tailteann Cup to the inter county calendar, Leitrim's performance this season as well as a look at the Masonite All County Football League which enters it's third round of games this evening.

Breifne Earley will also take a look at the results from last weekend, league standings, player statistics and the upcoming fixtures across all divisions this evening.

This week ahead of Round 2 of the Masonite Football League second round we’re joined by former Leitrim goalkeeper Enda Lyons and Leitrim senior champion Ciaran Kennedy to take a look at their current projects.

Carrigallen stalwart Enda Lyons drops in to discuss his upcoming challenge of a 24 hour walk, #MotoringForMonica, this weekend in memory of his late Mother Monica in aid of the Irish Heart Foundation. Donations are welcome at https://www.idonate.ie/fundraiser/EndaLyons732 or join him for a stroll at the weekend.

He also chats about his time working with Leitrim GAA, coaching our developing inter county players and how this season is faring out for him as manager of Rathcline in Longford.

Former Mohill player and coach Ciaran Kennedy joins the show to discuss his role as Chairperson of Cumann na mBunscoil, their entertaining finals played in glorious weather over recent weeks with hundreds of primary school players enjoying their end of season rewards in Pairc Sean MacDiarmada.

He also chats about the decision to move from Mohill’s management team to take the reins at St. Michael’s in Roscommon. His former Mohill teammate Danny Beck is also part of the management team at the North Roscommon club.

The Leitrim GAA Podcast returns for season three ahead of the start of the All County Leagues this weekend as Shannonside FM's Darren Mulvey joins Breifne Earley to preview all the games across the three divisions as well as the bumper Inter County schedule this weekend.

Breifne and Darren look back at the Tailteann Cup defeat to Antrim, the Ladies loss in the Connacht Final as well as the Minor Footballers and Hurlers campaigns so far ahead of the Connacht Minor Shield Final this evening, Fermanagh's Tailteann Cup visit to Pairc Sean tomorrow and the Lory Meagher meeting of Cavan and Leitrim in Kingspan Breffni on Saturday.

Darren also previews all the club action with the sole Friday night clash between Ballinaglera and Dromahair getting the weekend up and running in Division 2 ahead of a full slate of games in all three divisions on Sunday afternoon.

James McGrail of County Champions St. Mary's Kiltoghert also gives his thoughts on their campaign so far, their slow start building into success in the Spring League and their hopes for the season ahead including their ambitions to retain the Fenagh Cup later this season.

To kick start season three of the Leitrim GAA Podcast, Senior Football Manager Andy Moran drops in to chat through the departures and newcomers to the Leitrim panel for next season, along with some changes to his backroom staff as they prepare during an busy off season.

Moran speaks about the changes to the panel and backroom staff as they look to build on the growth shown this year, 12 months on from his appointment Moran is not putting the feet up and relaxing during the winter break, but looks back fondly on his first term as manager of Leitrim and that his job is to continue showing the Leitrim people what the team are capable of.

Change was always going to be on the cards in the management panel as James Glancy moved on to a role within the Longford set up, it was also speculated that Mike Solan would head back to Mayo to fill their vacant managerial seat but he remains as part of Moran’s team for next year, there is a new coach joining the team but some change has also occurred in the Physio and Sports Psychology departments ahead of 2023.

This evening's Leitrim GAA podcast will focus on the Leitrim gaelic games action over the weekend with Mohill and St. Mary's securing their passage to the Senior decider and Kiltubrid landing the first adult championship title of the year.

Veteran goalkeeper Martin McHugh will be on the show to look back at the weekend's action talk about his journey from a rural farming background in Aughnasheelin to Connacht Championship glory, beating cancer twice and now sharing his story in a new book, Born to Save.

On the field St. Mary's Kiltoghert saw off Fenagh St. Caillins in their clash but only just. It took a historic first ever Leitrim club championship penalty shootout to seperate the two teams who were deadlocked after extra time. We hear from Keith Beirne and Eamonn O'Hara after Mohill's victory.

We'll also hear from the first adult championship winners of the season after Kiltubrid managed to hold on to a late Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins comeback to win the Senior B Ladies Football decider by a single point. Player of the match Michelle Guckian, captain Sinead Tighe and manager Steve Sheeran share their thoughts after a bruising encounter.

After a hectic weekend's action we feature interviews with some of the stars of the weekend with Ballinamore's Paul Moran dropping in for a conversation after his Championship debut against Dromahair.

We'll also hear post match reaction from both managers after Glencar Manor were defeated by Leitrim Gaels and Keith Beirne shares his thoughts after Mohill emerged successful against St. Mary's.

We also hear about the mood in the Annaduff camp this seasons as we include a chat with Annaduff centre back Hugh Moylan which was recorded at the tail end of their league campaign.

Finally Breifne chats to LGFA Chairperson Kathy Butler and representatives of all the Senior & Intermediate Ladies clubs who get their season up and running this Sunday also.

This week on Leitrim GAA Podcast the Tailteann Cup exit is dissected with Shannonside FM's Darren Mulvey joining Breifne Earley to look back at the performance, drama and atmosphere on a big day in Avant Money Pairc Sean MacDiarmada.

We'll hear post match reaction from manager Andy Moran as well as a chat with self confessed Taylor Swift fan Mark Diffley after the season ending defeat on spotkicks to neighbours Sligo. Seamus Clarke, of main sponsors JP Clarkes, also shares his thoughts on the season so far for the team

County panelist Paul Keaney also shares how his season for club and county has been going in difficult personal circumstances dealing with injury and family loss in recent weeks to be top of the club scoring charts after the first round of games with a dozen points on the scoreboard against champions Sean O'Heslins.

There's also post match reaction from the only first team club game played last weekend with Aughavas selector Ray McBrien and Drumkeerin manager Richard McTiernan giving us their thoughts after Aughavas's goal scoring prowess saw them take win.

Darren Mulvey also looks back at the full rounds of club fixtures played since the last podcast episode with a look towards this weekend's club action as county stars make their return to their club jersies.

This week on the Leitrim GAA Podcast we’re reflecting on a big win for Leitrim in the Tailteann Cup against Antrim with manager Andy Moran and players Evan Sweeney & Pearse Dolan. Club managers Eddie Bouabbse (Sean O’Heslins), Eamon O’Hara (Mohill) & Ciaran McTague (Kiltubrid) also feature on the show.

Leitrim manager Andy Moran chats about the match winning performance from his side in the opening round of the new inter-county competition.

Midfielder Pearse Dolan discusses his fine season so far in the Leitrim colours and the factors that have seen the improvement of the squad in the last few months.

Evan Sweeney, who’s no stranger to impressive performances against the Saffrons, was happy with the result and the mood in the Leitrim camp after returning to the side after recovering from an early season injury.

Turning our attention to the club game we spoke to the respective managers Eddie Bouabbse and Eamon O’Hara after their Spring League final last weekend. Both managers speak about the opening months of their tenures in their respective clubs.

Finally we also catch up with Ciaran McTague after Kiltubrid secured their fifth consecutive victory in the Division 2 Final of the Spring League with a single point win over Fenagh St. Caillins.

This week on the Leitrim GAA Podcast Leitrim manager Andy Moran and former County Star Aidan Rooney are on the show on a big week for the county footballers as they face Galway on Sunday.

In an in depth interview Andy discusses his side's league campaign, the victory in London and Leitrim's chances in Pearse Stadium this weekend in the Connacht Semi Final.

First Aidan Rooney chats about his thoughts on Sunday's game and what the chances of success are for the men in Green and Gold. He discusses his own experiences of taking on Galway in Connacht Championship games before.

Aidan and Breifne also take a look at the Leitrim club scene and the comings and goings in the managerial hotseats around the county with a number of new faces finding themselves in charge of the counties clubs ahead of the start of the league season in a couple of weeks.