Today’s GAA Social is something different. Omagh CBS Won their 5th MacRory Cup title on Sunday. Immediately after the game, players of the team and management join Thomas Niblock for a unique insight into the biggest sporting day for young Gaelic footballers. What it takes, why it means so much and immediate reaction, recorded just moments after winning the match.

In a revealing episode of the GAA social- Allstar and 2022 Ulster winning captain Chrissy McKaigue reveals he was going to walk away from the Derry squad- just weeks before a first championship title in almost a quarter of a century.

In a personal and brilliant episode of the podcast, McKaigue believes Derry are good enough to win an All-Ireland, his relationship with other club players, how that’s changed and relives 'that' point scored by Paddy McBrearty in 2021- dumping Derry out of the championship.

McKaigue is no longer the captain, he explains his feelings towards that decision. There’s Jim Gavin and the inside track on the real Mickey Moran. We dig into the real Rory Gallagher and what he’s really like behind the scenes. Perhaps not what you'd expect. It’s a fascinating insight.

Professionally, Chrissy has quit his job as a teacher and is now a full-time GPO for Slaughtneil. How did that come about? Who pays for it? It's a model that other clubs will develop.

Raw, deep and uncut. Chrissy McKaigue, like you've never heard him before, in the GAA Social with Thomas Niblock & Oisin McConville.

The weekend reviewed- and Oisin loses the battle of Crossmaglen

Felt like championship in Armagh. Natalie McNally remembered on an extraordinary day with a remarkable comeback. Worrying signals for Monaghan and Donegal- Oisin make his call on who will drop from division one. Derry going well, a great win for Down (In perhaps a strange way) Cavan for promotion, Meath & O’Rourke’s comments and Cork begin to shine. Kerry cruising- but Roscommon are top of the tree!

Cork hurlers against Limerick was one of those special nights in the Allianz league- and it wouldn’t have taken much more for Antrim to achieve one of those special days in Belfast- but it didn’t happen. Kilkenny prevail. The immense Billy “Vice grips” Drennan

It’s the GAA Social lite- your Monday fix of the main talking points and the randomness of twitter messages. Joe From Co Derry has perhaps the most unique tweet of the weekend. We love a PA announcement in Ardee.

All wrapped up with Oisin McConville and Thomas Niblock on the GAA Social. A bit of craic too

Jarlath Burns is aiming to become GAA President. For 1 hour Thomas Niblock asks him about what changes he’d introduce, aims for the association and going again after failing to be elected three years ago.

There are issues. Jarlath gives a unique insight into GAA thinking around the Glen-Kilmacud debacle.

If Jarlath is elected, he becomes the first President from North of the border in almost 30 years. Perhaps not extraordinary- but significant. Orangemen in his school, an interest in British culture and making the GAA more open to Unionist inclusion. It’s a fascinating insight.

What else? The underage grades- they’re going to change and that will delight most people.

Oisin McConville challenges Jarlath, his thoughts on where the GAA could be improved and the future ahead of us all.

It’s frank, insightful and a brilliant episode of the GAA Social.

Emotional day in Ballybofey as the All-Ireland champions start 2023 with a defeat. There’s also no need for Tyrone to panic. When one Shane Walsh isn’t enough and the madness of modern day goalkeeping- it’s here to stay.

We have all the analysis from the opening league games in the new GAA season.

Also, In his first Allianz league game as manager Oisin McConville talks through his first game in charge- a draw with Carlow and looks forward (well, sort of) to meeting his old friend and teammateTony McEntee who brings Sligo to Aughrim. Tweet Jibes, mind your own business and lots of love to Joe. It's the Monday GAA Social

Late last year Michael Murphy shocked the GAA world by announcing his retirement. Rumours circulated. In this episode of the GAA Social, the former Donegal captain sets the record straight. He's one of the most well-known, gifted footballers of a generation- but someone we know very little about. Michael joins Thomas Niblock & Oisin McConville to talk about drive, joining the BBC team as an analyst, Donegal underachievement and becoming Donegal manager some day? We're not so sure. Benny Coulter, Tyrone, that game against Dublin that shocked the sport, wedding days and remarkably Oisin is more tight lipped when it comes to talking about Wicklow. Entertaining and insightful- a unique insight into one of the sports greats. The GAA social is back!

Oh, and both men pick their winners for the provincial and All-Ireland championships! Blood is thicker than water!!

The GAA Social is back!

First- it’s Michael Murphy. The former Donegal captain shocked just about everyone in announcing his retirement. In his first in-depth broadcast interview, to be published later this week he explains all. This podcast however is talking about the biggest story in gaelic games- The All-Ireland club final.

Objection in- Kilmacud & Glen- will we see a replay? The boys have their say, and don’t hold back.

It is great to be back!!

From child prodigy to 'Hurling player of the year' Austin Gleeson is one of the sports biggest names and he’s on the GAA Social. In an open and frank podcast, the 2016 Player-of-the-year talks openly about mental frailties in Waterford, his doubts, what went wrong in 2022, Davy Fitzgerald as the new boss and his firm belief that he will win the All-Ireland- and it could happen in 2023.

He speaks openly about losing Liam Cahill to Tipperary and his relationship with the former Waterford manager (Not brilliant on the Tuesday after going on the beer in Belfast)

Oisin talks Wicklow and his role as their new manager (Starting on November 24th, and not a day before apparently) the training ban is firmly in place

Gleeson also confronts (Actually, in the very first question) the reputation of his ‘Nasty streak’

He was sent off this year against Wexford and Cork.

It’s a rare insight into one of the games greats. The moment when Austin fought back against claims he wasn’t fit enough, his before & after pictures are incredible. The kid who made his Mount Sion debut after eating a Snackbox- to the man who was the best hurler in Ireland- with more to come. An insightful podcast and a beautiful final compliment from the Tipperary manager on the brilliance of Austin Gleeson

Allstar nominee Rian O'Neill joins Thomas Niblock and Oisin Mcconville. Rian talks winning an All-Ireland, reputation for being bad, what is a main man and delaing with pressure. Rian brings us into the moment for the summer defining free-kick against Galway- was it better that Sean O'Shea's?

Rian also brings us into the mind of a modern day top level gaelic footballer- the aspiration and winning with Crossmaglen.

It's been a busy few weeks for Oisin who is now the Wicklow manager- but didn't get the May job along with Ray Dempsey. Did Mayo get it right? Oisin is very clear.

It's also the first GAA social since the podcast won sports podcast of the year at the Irish Podcast awards. Thank you, our listeners on BBC Sounds for your support. Words couldn't reflect how grateful the team is for all your support.

We're back!!

Niall Morgan & Rory Beggan are two of the best goalkeepers in Gaelic football. Rivals, fiercely competitive and for the first time the GAA Social brings them both on a podcast to talk goalkeeping. Whats changed- where it’s going and why Niall Morgan believes teams will soon start playing without a goalkeeper.

It’s a fascinating listen about the most talked about position in Gaelic football- and a must listen to coaches and aspiring number 1’s! Both men also chat through the season, where it went wrong and both believe they can still win Sam Maguire.

The video session where Niall Morgan was told by management “That’s why you’ll never be as good as Rory Beggan” is quite the story. Brilliantly honest and an insight into making it at the top- and staying there.

Refereeing comes under the spotlight, what’s actually said to match officials and those ongoing conversations with umpires.

There’s also a look ahead to this weekends All-Ireland semi-finals. Kerry against Dublin and Derry’s battle with Galway. Both Rory & Niall agree on who will make this years All-Ireland final

Jim Gavin the next Monaghan manager? Why not