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Over The Bar is a brand-new Gaelic Games history podcast hosted by Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara. Every week we tackle one big quest... more
FAQs about Over The Bar:How many episodes does Over The Bar have?The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.
October 29, 2025Is Jim Stynes The GAA's Greatest Export To Another Sport?In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara look at the remarkable career of Dublin's Jim Stynes. They reveal how he was recruited, what he achieved and his lasting legacy in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more50minPlay
October 21, 2025Why Did The GAA Expel The President Of IrelandIn this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara are joined by Cormac Moore, author of 'The GAA v Douglas Hyde' to reveal the complex story of how the GAA came to expel the first President Of The State. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more59minPlay
October 14, 2025When Was The First All Ireland Hurling Final?In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara are joined by Historian, Author and Broadcaster Paul Rouse to discuss the basis of his book 'The Hurlers', that being the playing of the first All Ireland Hurling Final and the chaotic championship that preceded it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more39minPlay
October 08, 2025Who Was The First GAA Team To Wear A Sponsors Logo?The GAA wrestled for years with the issue of sponsorship and in particular Jersey sponsorship. In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara examine how that changed and ask who was the first GAA team to wear a sponsors logo, who followed and the impact that had on the association in the years since. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more46minPlay
October 01, 2025Why Do Cork Wear Red?In this episode of Over The Bar – The Gaelic Games History Podcast, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara trace the origins of the Rebel County’s famous jersey. From unexpected twists in history to the lasting legacy of red, they reveal how Cork found its true colours. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more36minPlay
September 26, 2025When Was American Football First Played In Croke Park?As Croke Park prepares to host the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings in the NFL this weekend. Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara investigate the game's origin and when America's game was first played on Ireland's hallowed ground. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more44minPlay
September 24, 2025Why Was An All Ireland Final Played In New York?Why was the 1947 All-Ireland Football Final played in New York’s Polo Grounds? In the very first episode of Over The Bar – The GAA History Podcast, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara are joined by Paul Fitzpatrick to uncover the remarkable story behind the only All-Ireland ever staged outside Ireland. From the politics and post-war backdrop to the players’ journey across the Atlantic, this episode dives into one of the most unique chapters in GAA history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....more1h 2minPlay
FAQs about Over The Bar:How many episodes does Over The Bar have?The podcast currently has 7 episodes available.