The Middle Pitch

Tomas Mulcahy talks to Noel Lynam, Denis 'Starry' O'Brien and Vince Fitzgibbon about the great Christy Ring on the date of his 100th birthday. Also featuring songs from the excellent Aidan O'Callaghan.

Tomas Mulcahy talks to Christy Ring Jnr, Tommy Walsh, John Fitzgibbon and Kieran Fitzgibbon about the great Christy Ring on the date of his 100th birthday. A visual of this is available to watch on YouTube under the title 'Christy Ring 100 years 1920-2020'. 

Shane Kennefick, David Goggin and Donal Cronin discuss the thrilling U21 campaign of 2001. Guided by manager Paddy Barry, we discuss the influence of some of the key players, from the athleticism of centre back Emmet Neville to the brilliance of full forward Brian Wall. A team that went on to produce quality and long serving senior hurlers none more so than Shane, David and Donal themselves. We wish both Shane (minor) and Donal (Senior) the best for their current campaigns and hope to see Goggsy back on the field in 2021. 

Paul O' Brien, Niall Horgan and Finbarr McCarthy discuss the brilliant U21 County football winning campaign of 2003. We discuss the key figures throughout the team, the extra time replay victory over Erins Own in the final and the key influence the team had on St Nick's going forward. Niall also talks about his captaincy of both Cork Minor teams as a seventeen year old in 2003, Paul discusses his current role as Glen Rovers Finance Chairman, including the importance of the new online lotto and Finny chats about this years championships. 

Richie Kelleher and Seanie McGrath discuss the 1995 U21 Hurling County victory 25 years on. From Semple Stadium to a County Final victory over Ballincollig, we chat about the great campaign and discuss the players who had a significant contribution. Richie also talks about his management of the Senior Hurling team over the years and we discuss the current championship. 

Tomas Mull chats to Graham and Buster (Glen Rovers and St Nick's dual stars) on the emotion of winning the 2015 County Championship, Grahams intercounty career, the current club game and what Glen Rovers/St Nicks mean to them both. 

Patrick chats about his passion for Glen Rovers, the mentors who have influenced him from an early age, what winning a Senior County title meant, and how he has developed over the years.