The Throw-In

Oct 19 2024 380 ep. 39 mins 329

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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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Match-ups will be key in Galway's mission to dethrone Cork

Aug 08 2024 25 mins

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Galway bring belief into All-Ireland final showdown with Kerry

Aug 02 2024 29 mins

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Football: Armagh fairytale is Kieran McGeeney’s crowning moment

Jul 29 2024 49 mins

Armagh are All-Ireland champions, a victory our panel regard as one of the greatest managerial feats in football history. On this week’s Sam Magure decider review, Will Slattery was joined by Dick Clerkin and Conor McKeon to break down what Armagh did right in a season where they had a unique opportunity to win silverware and took it, why Shane Walsh does not deserve the harsh re

Football: Blocking out noise key for Galway and Armagh - w/ Philly McMahon

Jul 22 2024 54 mins

For the All-Ireland football final preview, eight-time All-Ireland winner and Irish Independent columnist Philly McMahon joined Colm Keys and Donnchadh Boyle to lend his insight into the mindset needed to win a Celtic Cross. In the Sam Maguire decider preview: How Kieran McGeeney has respect of his players, even if he’s divisive in his own county; Shane Walsh and Damien Comer’s

Hurling: Tony Kelly and ‘our God’ Brian Lohan seal status as Clare greats

Jul 22 2024 58 mins

Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Michael Verney united for one final time to break down the fine margins that saw Clare become 2024 All-Ireland champions, the county’s fifth title in their history. The crew analyse what Brian Lohan has done for the county and how that translated on Sunday, why Tony Kelly defied expectations to ‘drag Clare to the Hogan Stand,’ and we discuss th

Hurling: Jamesie O’Connor joins the bumper All-Ireland final preview

Jul 16 2024 76 mins

Eddie Brennan, John Mullane and Michael Verney were joined by Clare legend and Sunday Independent columnist Jamesie O'Connor in this in-depth breakdown of Cork v Clare in this Sunday’s Liam McCarthy decider. The team recall their preparations for All-Ireland finals in their own careers, including the importance of getting the game out of your head and not buying into the hype. Pl

Football: Donegal feel Michael Murphy’s absence; Armagh’s statement victory

Jul 15 2024 52 mins

Galway and Armagh have made it to the All-Ireland final, each showing resilience late on to power past Donegal and Kerry respectfully. Colm Keys and Dick Clerkin joined Will Slattery to discuss the key differences between the finalists and those who fell this weekend, including how David Clifford didn’t look his usual self, how Armagh have bonded under Kieran McGeeney, and we ask

Football: Reaction to Mickey Harte’s exit; David Clifford is Kerry’s sleeping giant

Jul 10 2024 35 mins

The All-Ireland semi-finals are coming into view, and Dick Clerkin, Donnchadh Boyle and Will Slattery teamed up to preview Kerry’s duel with Armagh and Galway’s date with Donegal. But first, the team gave their response to the news that just months after winning a National League title, Mickey Harte has left the Derry job - and the turnaround from challengers to a series of def

Hurling: Barry Nash’s absence felt as Cork stall Limerick’s drive for five

Jul 08 2024 61 mins

It will be a Cork v Clare All-Ireland final, and the Throw-In’s regular trio of John Mullane, Eddie Brennan and Michael Verney teamed up to break down how each team made it over the line. Limerick’s drive for five stalled after a thriller with the Rebels - John asks if they were too slow to make the changes needed to keep pace with a Cork team who have the right pieces coming t