This is the remarkable life and story of Neil Lennon, wrapped in the hands of Gaelic Games. Born in Lurgan in County Armagh, Lennon rose to prominence in Gaelic games. Captaining his school and club in Lurgan, winning an All-Ireland with St Michael's before playing alongside Kieran McGeeney for Armagh, losing the Ulster final to Derry.

That Ulster final ignited a relationship with former Derry player Anthony Tohill, who ended up at Celtic Park on Old Firm day. Chris Sutton taking bets on who could "Slap" David Beckham and the remarkable chilling management call made by Martin O'Neill on Cup final day. It's a fascinating insight into the ruthless nature of management.

The podcast takes a look at a changing Irish society and for the first time Neil Lennon explains the details of how his International career ended, with the visit of two police officers. That low point fired a drive in Lennon, delivering managerial success and becoming Celtic manager at just 38.

Neil Lennon also answers questions on the vacant Republic of Ireland managers job. Is he the man for the job?

Scott Brown & Georgios Samaras watching Gaelic football, Martin O'Neill in awe of a GAA master and a brilliant insight into management. It’s the GAA Social with Thomas Niblock & Oisin McConville- back for a new series. Let 2024 begin

It's been a long (short) season, with some brilliant (awful) games- but in the end, we have the best teams with the biggest prizes-a fine season. Limerick have Liam & Dublin won Sam. The Podcast will be taking an emotional break for a bit- Oisin & Thomas seem happy enough with this. Will we ever see them again? Would anyone actually be bothered? Before the break- The GAA Social 'Team of the Year' is picked. Actually, it's been more crafted. We also have our end of season review for the Podcast series. Brian Canavan, Seanie Johnston, Paddy McBride, Dion Dublin, Shane Walsh, Rory O'Carroll, our Live studio audience programme, Barry O'Hagan, Chrissy McKaigue, Big Conn, Niamh McLaughlin, Michael Murphy, Rian O'Neill, Austin Gleeson- these were the brilliant podcasts- THAT WERN'T MENTIONED!!!! From the team- we love you all and can't thank you enough. Oisin is away to France, Thomas is back to work, presenting BBC Newsline on Friday. No rest for the wicked!

PS- we might drop a few episodes throughout the autumn, maybe.

Dublin are back as kings of Ireland. Philly McMahon joins Oisin & Thomas to talk through the All-Ireland final, Player of the year, the 2023 season and covering the All-Ireland final for the BBC- just a little bit differently. Philly McMahon is a very, very happy man!

Seamus Moynihan is one of the Kerry all-time legends. Four All-Ireland medals, three All-stars, Nine Munster championships and a lifetime in a Kerry defence. Championship arrived as a 19-year-old in midfield and finished 14 years later. Oisin always said Moynihan was his toughest opponent.

In this episode we hear from the Glenflesk man about life, football, taking the U20's this year and his expectations ahead of the All-Ireland final.

A fascinating insight into one of the all-time greats.

Seamus Moynihan on the GAA Social

Limerick join Kilkenny and Cork as the only sides to complete four-in-a-row. Will they become the first to make it five? In the immediate aftermath of a pulsating All-Ireland final, where Limerick burst into life after the break, we pick through the bones of another All-Ireland hurling championship.

Oisin has enjoyed a busy weekend. He played in an exhibition game against Manchester United and roasted Jaap Stam (There's photographic proof) he's now made for life. Thomas was supposed to play in that game- but decided to put the GAA first and lined out for Derry against Louth and it seemed to go pretty well!

Plenty of laughs, reflections on BBC Coverage and everyone in awe of the brilliance of Limerick. The team of our time.

In a wide ranging podcast- recorded 36 hours after a heart-breaking All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Kerry- this is remarkable stuff from one of the best players in Gaelic football- in Gaelic games!

Brendan Rodgers should pick-up an All star award in midfield later this year after a dramatic change of position in 2023. His performance against Kerry was scintillating. We reflect on that defeat, his move to midfield and who he believes will win Sam Maguire (and Liam MacCarthy)

The podcast examines a season in red. The referee performance against Kerry, will Ciaran Meenagh remain as manager, the feeling within the camp when Rory Gallagher was replaced as coach 48 hours before the Ulster final- and its impact. Can you play both football and hurling and what's it like being a five-time world champion in Irish dancing. Brendan brings us into a world of pressure!

All-star awards- will Brendan pick one up later this year? Does he care? He's an interesting response. Planning a wedding when you've just one free week per-year and his decision not to drink alcohol is interesting. His Sunday night was a cup of tea, a traybake (because it was earned) and off to bed. Different.

What's vibrant about this podcast is the brilliant personality of Brendan Rogers. Devoted to Slaughtneil and Derry and an absolute belief he will climb the steps of the Hogan stand for both club and county. He’s also a healthy look on life, perspective and being level.

A brilliant episode of the Multi-Award winning GAA Social as Brendan Rogers sits down with Thomas Niblock & Oisin McConville

We got there in the end, the All-Ireland final most people predicted. The journey over an explosive weekend in Croke Park was less obvious. Monaghan brought Dublin to the brink and Derry 'Could have/should have' beaten the All-Ireland champions Kerry. The BBC Commentary and studio team were in full flow and the Harte/McConville battle is back on! Referee decisons critical-Maurice Deegan was part of the commentary team- his insight into the decisions in realtime was superb. Is the job now just impossible and is help required?

It's the GAA Social Extra with Thomas Niblock & Oisin McConville

This week, it's very different. Dion Dublin visited Croke Park for the first time. The day before, Thomas brought the former England football international to Glen where he met a former All-Ireland winner, the current Derry captain and the community aspect of a sport that's different.

Roy Keane, Eric Cantona and the real Alex Ferguson are explored and Dion gives us his take on Gaelic games, the contradictions within the sport and what sets it apart. It’s a unique insight.

Filled with laughs and depth it's a very different podcast from 'Homes under the Hammer' Presenter

Dion Dublin signed for United, had a brilliant start to his career before breaking his leg. Manchester United signed Eric Cantona and Dublin left. It was a sliding doors moment.

From Glen club to a Pub in Magherafelt before making our way to Dublin for the All-Ireland football quarter-finals.

Dion Dublin, in Dublin, watching Dublin and he’s on the GAA Social

After an magical weekend covering the hurling live on BBC TV- we pick through the bones of an incredible festival of joy at Croke Park. The Shane O'Donnell goal, Fogarty block and the mother of all saves "The best i've ever seen in my life" Kilkenny will now play Limerick in this years final. Thomas couldn’t make the jolly boys day out because he was presenting the TV coverage- but Oisin continued the fine tradition and was in a very happy place!

Then there's Derry minors. Another All-Ireland title and a lot of love for manager Damian McErlain. His record of success and development at underage level is impressive.

We look ahead to the All-Ireland hurling final and the football semi-finals. We've also a supporting cast member this week. The magnificent Neil McManus joins Thomas & Oisin. It's the GAA Social Extra on a Monday. We hope you enjoy

John O'Dwyer is 31- no longer a Tipperary hurler. The game has moved in a different direction and players like John feel they no longer fit the modern hurling pattern. It's an interesting take on our wonderful sport- and it's echoed by others. All-Ireland winner, All-star, and a player who still feels he is 'The best on the field' believes it could be up to Kilkenny to save hurling. What does that mean?

This weekend it's the All-Ireland hurling semi-finals- they're both live on BBC television, BBC iplayer & BBC Sport website. John tells Thomas & Oisin how they will play out and who, he believes, will make the All-Ireland final.

John also suffers from migraines. They're not just a headache and had a huge impact on his life when playing for Tipperary. Did it all start from a concussion? He brings us into that world. We also discuss the combine world that hurling is travelling on. Is it athlete more than skill?

Bubbles is also an accomplished Gaelic footballer- good enough to play county. Could we ever see him in blue and gold again?

It's the GAA Social with John O'Dwyer- top of the list, why is he called bubbles?