Eddie Brennan and John Mullane are back with Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In Hurling show as they discuss the hurling league semi-finals.
Was this an off day for Limerick or a sign of things to come? Does John Kiely have a lot of headaches now?  And what did Kilkenny get right? Was this just the win that Derek Lyng needed to kickstart their season?
For Clare, is Brian Lohan building something really formidable?  And can Tipp turn it around come Munster?
Plus, John Mullane’s bad memories of a Curragh training trip that he’ll never forget….. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Throw-In Hurling: Limerick’s off-day or a sign of things to come? And what did Kilkenny get right? Plus, what Clare are building and Masterchef Mullane’s Curragh trip

Some of the biggest names in GAA in Ireland discuss the major talking points of the week – on and off the pitch. Michael Verney and Will Slattery among others delve into the best stories with former players like John Mullane, Dick Clerkin, Eddie Brennan and Philly McMahon analysing the games and other All-Stars like Pat Spillane and Joe Brolly dropping in along the way.

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It was an action-packed weekend of hurling action and Eddie Brennan and John Mullane join Michael Verney on the latest Throw-In Hurling show to discuss all the big talking points including Limerick’s humbling of Tipp with the lads asking is the Limerick green machine better than ever and what effect will the Peter Casey injury have on the rest of their campaign?
Cork v Clare was a cracker with Clare winning without Tony Kelly and pushing on from their opening round loss to Limerick, but it leaves Cork staring into the abyss.
In Leinster, Galway’s draw with Kilkenny shows they’re not progressing and still relying on the Class of '17, while Kilkenny are still doing what they do despite their four big absentees.
And let’s not forget Antrim’s shock win over Wexford and what it means for the Leinster championship.
Plus, looking ahead to next weekend, Waterford v Tipperary promises plenty of fireworks between Davy Fitzgerald v Liam Cahill but with the two big hurling games, why are both on GAAGO? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurling: The green machine rolls on, Cork staring into the abyss & Davy v Cahill fireworks expected

On this week’s Throw-In football show, Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon join Will Slattery to break down Donegal and Armagh’s path to this year’s Ulster final.

Elsewhere, the crew break down Kildare’s season of woes as a Leinster whimper condemned a ‘sleeping giant’ to Tailteann Cup football. The problem? Conor and Dick do not believe it lies with the players.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football: Can Donegal really challenge Dublin? And Kildare have the players - not the team

On this week’s Throw-In football show, Colm Keys is joined by Dick Clerkin and Frank Roche to break down the most exciting weekend of championship action so far.
Jim McGuinness engineered a tactical masterclass to expose Derry’s use of a fly-keeper, Dick outlines why the Oak Leaf midfield could not take control of the game as Colm adds that their dedication to the fly-keeper tactic was like ‘the band playing on the Titanic’.
Meanwhile, Frank analyses Mayo’s reliance on the ever-improving Ryan O’Donoghue after their victory over Roscommon; plus they also break down Tyrone’s chances following a win over Cavan that surprisingly produced a higher total score than Limerick v Clare in the hurling. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Football: Derry negligence leaves ‘keeper out to dry as Ulster springs a score-fest

Just how did Clare lose this game against Limerick? And after Limerick’s Lazarus-like recovery, will they only get better from here on in?
John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney on this week’s Throw-In Hurling show with all the analysis and insights from a cracking opening weekend of Championship hurling action.
And with Waterford silencing their doubters with their win over Cork, can they back it up now and make a big run for qualification?
Plus, what type of spell do the Dubs have over Wexford and will the Yellowbellies rue a missed opportunity? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hurling: Limerick's Lazarus-like recovery and Davy's Déise deliver

Championship season has arrived as John Mullane and Eddie Brennan join Michael Verney to preview this weekend’s opening round of Munster and Leinster action.
Eddie breaks down how Clare will use Tony Kelly in a match-up with a Limerick side who may be losing hunger aiming to lay siege to Ennis. He also reminisces about his own time with Kilkenny chasing five-in-a-row, and offers his advice as to what the Treaty men must avoid.
Meanwhile, John gives his Braveheart speech of the creeping optimism in Waterford as rivals Cork come to the ‘Costa del Déise’ for their opening duel which could ‘go to the wire’. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Throw-In Hurling: Limerick’s off-day or a sign of things to come? And what did Kilkenny get right? Plus, what Clare are building and Masterchef Mullane’s Curragh trip

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