In a special episode of The Monday Club podcast, the Irish News sports team look back on a championship season which many are calling the best ever.

Paul McConville is joined by Kenny Archer, Cahair O’Kane, Andy Watters and Neil Loughran to discuss the memorable moments, the main talking points and the individual performances which shaped this year’s championship.

Mayo’s incredible All-Ireland success, their first in 75 years, rightly grabbed all the headlines, but what about all those other memorable days throughout the summer?

The panel look at their other top moments, discuss whether the new format has been a success or not and try and pick their Player and Young Player of the Year.

They also look at which Ulster teams can look back on the championship with some form of satisfaction and which still have work to do.

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Mayo’s celebrations may last a month but on this week’s episode of the Monday Club podcast, we delve deep into an All-Ireland win 75 years in the making.

Paul McConville is joined by Kenny Archer, Cahair O’Kane and Andy Watters to reflect on Mayo’s win over Kerry in Sunday’s All-Ireland final in Croke Park.

The team discuss the outpouring of emotion in Dublin and look at the mental fortitude shown by Mayo after falling seven points behind at one stage in the first half.

They dissect the pivotal moments, praise the approach of manager Andy Moran, the tough decisions he had to take and highlight the contribution of coach Paddy Tally, who has now won All-Ireland titles as a coach of three different counties. 

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On this week's Monday Club podcast, Neil Loughran is joined by Cahair O'Kane and Armagh GAA legend Stefan Campbell to look ahead to Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Football Championship final.

Reigning champions Kerry take on Mayo as the battle for Sam reaches its conclusion at Croke Park.

Will it be another All-Ireland success for the Kingdom? Or can Mayo finally end their barren run after losing their last 11 finals?

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On this week's podcast, Neil Loughran is joined by Cahair O'Kane and Andy Watters to dissect all the drama (and controversy) surrounding the weekend's All-Ireland SFC semi-finals, and ask the lingering question: Is it time for VAR-type technology to be introduced to the GAA?

They also give their verdict on Wicklow's incredible comeback win over Down to seal the Tailteann Cup.

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On this week's podcast Neil Loughran is joined by Cahair O'Kane and Andy Watters to look ahead to a huge weekend of All-Ireland semi-final action.

Sunday sees a renewal of Gaelic football’s most storied rivalry - Dublin v Kerry, and a first championship meeting between these heavyweights since the 2023 final.

On Saturday it’s the meeting of Louth and Mayo - with both determined to end a long search for Sam before a full house at Croke Park.

Before that, on Saturday afternoon, Down and Wicklow clash in the final of the Tailteann Cup - with a guarenteed place in next year’s All-Ireland championship up for grabs.

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Stefan Campbell and Cahair O’Kane join Neil Loughran on this week’s Monday Club podcast to reflect on a momentous day for Louth, an opportunity missed for Monaghan and the refereeing decisions that contributed to Tyrone’s All-Ireland exit…

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Andy Watters and Cahair O’Kane join Neil Loughran on this week’s Monday Club podcast to weigh up the All-Ireland quarter-final draw, why it all went wrong for fancied Donegal and how Armagh will look back at 2026.

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Stefan Campbell and Irish News sports journalist Cahair O’Kane join Neil Loughran on this week’s Monday Club podcast, as they pick the bones out of Monday morning’s draw and, in particular, that meeting of the last two All-Ireland champions.

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Irish News journalists Kenny Archer and Cahair O’Kane join Neil Loughran on this week’s Monday Club podcast to pore over where Tyrone's revival sits in the wake of victory over Connacht champions Roscommon in the opening round of All-Ireland games.

Mayo – comprehensively beaten by the Rossies at the provincial semi-final stage – are up next at O’Neill's Healy Park on Sunday, and the lads question whether Malachy O’Rourke’s men can find the consistency to back up that performance at Dr Hyde Park.

Louth, meanwhile, won the battle to host their clash with neighbours Armagh in Inniskeen – should Croke Park even have been in the conversation? And who will benefit most from playing at Grattan Park, given the Orchard’s familiarity with the ground?

The remainder of this weekend’s All-Ireland SFC games are also up for discussion as we weigh up whether Derry have to enter desperation mode against Meath, if Monaghan can go to the well again, and how Donegal are shaping up nice for their return to Ballybofey.

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On this week’s episode Neil Loughran and Cahair O’Kane are once again joined by former Armagh forward Stefan Campbell.

The panel reflect on the Orchard county’s weekend win over Derry in the All-Ireland series, and discuss the strengths of Kieran McGeeney’s side - and Derry’s flaws.

Stefan and Cahair also offer differing opinions on Jason Duffy’s black card, while the lads give their verdict on who did it better: Tiernan Kelly or Bobby McCaul?

In a bumper show Stefan offers an insight into shooting practice during Armagh’s training sessions, and hails a current Monaghan star who proved one of his ”toughest opponents”.

There’s also a nod some of GAA’s brightest young stars, including one teen who is Aussie-bound.

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