As an All Ireland Hurling Final and World Cup Final collide, Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara explore what historically has made the difference for Galway and Limerick, how unbeaten records in finals are built, the story of the Limerick Hurler who went on to play for Ireland, and Galway's experimental byes to the big day. 

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In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara revisit one of the defining days in modern hurling as Galway claimed the county's first All-Ireland title in over half a century. Facing a Limerick side chasing glory of their own, Galway produced a performance that changed the county's sporting landscape forever. The lads explore the long road to 1980, the key personalities, the tactical battles and the significance of a victory that sparked a golden era for Galway hurling. A story of persistence, belief and the breakthrough that transformed a county.

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It's All Ireland Football Semi Final weekend - so Ciaran O'Hara and Michael Foley are looking at a rare occurrence in a Dublin v Kerry semi final, Ciarán McDonalds record with Mayo in the final four and with Down and Wicklow meeting in the Tailteann Cup Final they run the rule over the Garden County's All Ireland Final experiences.

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In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara uncover one of the most surprising stories behind one of Gaelic football's greatest upsets. While Louth's victory over Cork is rightly celebrated, the road to Sam Maguire included an unexpected contribution from their Connacht rivals. 

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This week on Bitesize, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara uncover the fascinating history behind this weekend's All-Ireland semi-finals.

The lads explain why, when Cork meet Galway, history suggests it's better to arrive as the underdog. They also reveal why a championship meeting between Clare and Limerick has become almost as familiar as Limerick taking on Donegal, before turning their attention to the All-Ireland Minor Football semi-final as Cork prepare to face Tyrone. A quick-fire journey through the records, rivalries and forgotten stories that give this weekend's championship action an extra layer of intrigue.

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When did Eamon Dunphy and Johnny Giles play against Galway in Tuam Stadium? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara uncover one of the most extraordinary cross-code exhibitions ever staged in Ireland, when two of the country's greatest soccer stars lined out against Galway footballers in the heart of GAA country. The lads explore why the match was organised, how it captured the imagination of supporters, and what it reveals about a fascinating period when the barriers between Gaelic Games and soccer were beginning to soften. A remarkable story featuring some of the biggest names in Irish sport, proving that sometimes the most unlikely fixtures produce the best tales.

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It's All Ireland Football Quarter Final weekend and the lads are looking back at Cork and Mayo's early rivalry, recounting Jack O'Shea's diary from 1986, and seeing what the history of Louth v Monaghan and Dublin v Galway tells us about their opportunities in Croke Park.

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How did the Gaelic Athletic Association respond to 1990 FIFA World Cup?In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara revisit the summer when Ireland came to a standstill. As Republic of Ireland national football team captured the imagination of the nation in Italy, the GAA found itself facing a challenge unlike any before. The lads explore how Gaelic Games adapted to the wave of soccer fever that swept the country, the decisions made by administrators, and the surprising ways Italia ’90 affected attendances, fixtures and attitudes within the Association.

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The biggest championship weekend of the year so far see's Michael Foley and Ciarán O'Hara reflecting on the Kingdom's record in Killarney, the centenary All Ireland final rematch we never expected, Down's dominance in the Tailteann Cup and how timekeeping altered Mayo and Meath history for ever more.

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Who was the first player to appear in both an All-Ireland Football Final and an FA Cup Final? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara tell the story of Kevin Moran, the Dublin footballer who scaled the summit of Gaelic Games before forging a career at the highest level of English soccer with Manchester United. From Croke Park to Wembley, the lads explore how Moran navigated two sporting worlds. Along the way, they uncover the triumphs, challenges and pivotal decisions that shaped one of the most remarkable careers in Irish sporting history.

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