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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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