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Over The Bar episodes
- How Did The GAA All Stars First Start?
Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara examine where the All Stars concept came from, how the first All Star teams were selected and how they came to play in San Francisco.
For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up.
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52 min - Is 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.
For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up.
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50 min - Why Did The GAA Expel The President Of Ireland
In 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.
For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up.
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59 min - When 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.
For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up.
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39 min - Who 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.
For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up.
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46 min - Why 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.
For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up.
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36 min - When 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.
For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up.
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44 min - Why 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.
For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up.
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About Over The Bar
From the publisher's feed
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…
question about the history of Gaelic Games — from the origins of the Association, to the moments, people, and controversies that shaped our national games.
Each free weekly episode dives deep into a major story, bringing the past to life for fans in Ireland and abroad. Whether you’re steeped in tradition or just curious about the history behind the games, Over The Bar is your weekly dose of heritage, passion, and insight.
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