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The 42 GAA Weekly

Declan Bogue, Fintan O’Toole and Ronan Early unpick the week’s biggest GAA stories to explore what they really say about the modern game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:23

Heavyweight club showdowns | 2026 inter-county season...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/11/26

Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole preview Thursday’s draw for the 2026 provincial championships, and look ahead to the Munster hurling, Connacht football, and Ulster hurling club finals Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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51:57

Is David Clifford cool enough to sell hoodies? | The...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/11/20

Following David Clifford’s shimmy into the world of apparel, Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole join Ronan Early to discuss the big questions: Is Clifford cool enough to sell hoodies? If not, then which GAA players are?Is it ever acceptable to wear initialled club gear in non-club settings? Why do managers need to have their job title scrawled on their back? What would happen if they went rogue and wore normal clothes?Also, Fintan chats us through following Ireland-Hungary on a delayed stream in

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57:39

Battle of the hurlers of the year, how Ballygunner do...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/11/12

County finals have yielded to the provincial championships as we move deeper into winter of the split season of 2025. Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue tell Ronan Early why this time of year continues to throw up interesting storylines and matches.The hurler of the year 2025 faces the hurler of the year 2024 as Éire Óg Ennis take on Loughmore-Castleiney in the Munster SHC semi-final. John McGrath and Shane O’Donnell are just two of the decorated players who will line out in a fascinating encounter of

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46:58

Why are Gaelic footballers so attractive to AFL...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/11/05

The ‘Irish experiment’ began in the 1980s and continues to this day, with Kobe McDonald and Ben Murphy the latest promising young footballers to be recruited by AFL clubs.But what makes GAA athletes desirable to professional teams in a different sport? Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole join Ronan Early to consider the appeal for the Geelongs and Carltons and Brisbane Lions of this world.Plus, can GAA clubs and counties make staying in Ireland more attractive to talented young men and women - or is the

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44:12

The GAA and amateurism: How long can the centre hold?

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/10/29

Declan Bogue joins Ronan Early to discuss whether the GAA’s amateur status can continue to endure a growing number of players at the top level who are not content with the status quo.For how long is it sustainable that managers are paid and players are not?But what GAA administrator wants to tackle this most delicate issue? As Declan says, nobody wants to be in that seat the day the music dies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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55:34

Declan Hannon retires and Limerick’s changing of the...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/10/22

Declan and Fintan join Ronan to discuss the news that we’ll not see Limerick’s history-making captain in the green jersey again.The lads track Hannon’s career from an attacking teenage sensation to the centre back and brain of Limerick’s multiple All-Ireland winners. Why was this smiley and, at first glance, unassuming man the standout leader in this team full of big personalities?What happens now with Limerick? How many young players will be fast tracked, as the most experienced campaigners rack up

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54:24

Dual dilemma: From powerhouse clubs to those who...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/10/16

The likes of Éire Og Ennis, Loughmore–Castleiney, Naas and Dunloy among many others are enjoying life on the GAA’s open dual carriageway, while countless rivals prefer to stay in their lane.Does being a dual club inhibit All-Ireland success? Or is ultimate success as many people participating in as many sports as possible?Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole join Ronan Early to debate everything dual and wonder whether the demands of hurling and football leave both adult and child players with not a

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57:35

Camogie final preview and will Pat Ryan stay on with...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/08/07

Sinead Farrell and Fintan O’Toole join Ronan Early to look ahead to Sunday’s camogie finals at Croke Park. Can Cork succeed where they have failed previously in achieving a three-in-a-row? Can Galway gain revenge for 2024? And where will this game between the two undisputed strongest sides in the sport be won and lost?Also, was Camogie president Brian Molloy right in how he worded his call to arms for supporters to come out in force on Sunday? Everyone from TikTokers to politicians got a shout out

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42:28

All-Ireland Ladies Final preview and Kerry-Donegal...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/07/31

Emma Duffy and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early to look ahead to the Meath-Dublin clash on Sunday, and also to try to pick a winner in the intermediate final between Tyrone and Laois and the junior decider featuring Antrim and Louth.Also, we discuss Kerry’s tour de force against Donegal and ponder what it means for both counties, and the direction of the game in the coming years as coaches see what styles of play work most effectively under the new rules. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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15:03

REACTION: Kerry crowned All-Ireland winners

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/07/27

Declan Bogue and Fintan O'Toole provide their post-match thoughts LIVE from Croke Park after Kerry claimed their 39th Sam Maguire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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1:00:49

Clifford v Murphy, Jack v Jim, Kerry v Donegal: Who...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/07/24

Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early to look ahead to an All-Ireland final full of promise and intrigue.The lads discuss the clash of the totems, David Clifford and Michael Murphy. Which one can shape the day to their will and how will both defences cope with the threat they possess?Can Kerry thwart Donegal’s hard running? Can the Ulster champions find a way to limit the supply to the Kingdom’s multi-faceted attack?What would a second All-Ireland title mean for Jim McGuiness, still

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15:32

Tipperary overcome Cork to win the 2025 All-Ireland...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/07/20

Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue come to us from Croke Park, where they watched Tipperary being crowned the 2025 All-Ireland Senior Hurling champions.The lads try to make sense of how the Premier County turned a six-point halftime deficit into a 15-point victory, and how Cork managed to add just two points in the second period.Liam Cahill adds another championship to his collection of underage triumphs with Tipperary, while Pat Ryan and the Rebels are left licking their wounds from another

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48:25

Hurling's great rivalry reaches final destination:...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/07/15

Fintan O'Toole joins Ronan Early ahead of Cork and Tipperary's All-Ireland final on Sunday.The lads chat about everything from what it was like to witness pitch invasion after pitch invasion from the wrong end of the ground in 1991, to seeing Cork claim the U21 title in 1997 but not being able to wait for the trophy presentation because your Tipp-supporting father was too vexed to hang around.On Sunday, which defensive unit can best cope with the opposition's goal-hungry attack? Who will win the

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15:50

Donegal set up All-Ireland final clash with Kerry:...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/07/13

Fintan O'Toole and Paul Keane break down both of the weekend's All-Ireland SFC semi-finals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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54:34

The big All-Ireland semi-finals preview pod: Kerry v...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/07/10

Fintan O'Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early to chat about the games in Croke Park on Saturday and Sunday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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14:35

Tipp through to All-Ireland final: Post-match...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/07/06

Fintan O'Toole and Declan Bogue give their immediate reaction from Croke Park as Tipp beat Kilkenny to advance to the final. A thrilling semi-final, but there is controversy over the final score . . . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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48:11

The frenzy and bite of hurling's 'festival weekend':...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/07/03

Declan Bogue and Fintan O'Toole tell Ronan Early why All-Ireland hurling semi-final weekend, introduced in 2018, has showcased the sport at its very best.What qualities from their defeat of Limerick will Dublin need to carry into their clash with Cork? How will the Rebels deal with being clear All-Ireland favourites? Has the four-week layoff been a help or could it leave them undercooked?The lads discuss the psychology of the Kilkenny-Tipperary rivalry, and ponder who is under more pressure going

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48:58

Mayo 'relieve' McStay | Dublin v Tyrone & Kerry v...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/06/26

Fintan O'Toole and Declan Bogue look ahead to this weekend's All-Ireland football quarter-final action, the two-day Croke Park festival that for many people is the highlight of the summer's championship action.The lads also reflect on last night's breaking news from Mayo, as Kevin McStay and his management team were 'relieved' from their roles with the senior football team.If you’d like to sign up to The42, now is a great time to try it out ahead of the defining games in this year’s All-Ireland

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49:52

Galway v Tipp: A rivalry rooted in thrillers | The...

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/06/19

Tipperary-Galway conjures images of Joe Canning, Pádraig Maher and thrillers won by a single point. But how much of that is relevant to Saturday’s clash between the pair, who have been off the pace so far this decade?Also, Declan Bogue, Fintan O’Toole and Ronan Early discuss the nature of sometimes toxic relationships between supporters and players reluctant to venture out following a sub-par performance in a game.The Tailteann Cup continues to grow in stature - why is this? And is there space for a

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45:46

D-Day in the Group of Death

The 42 GAA Weekly ·

2025/06/12

Ciarán Kennedy, Declan Bogue and Fintan O'Toole look ahead to this weekend's two biggest Gaelic football encounters; Derry vs Dublin and Galway vs Armagh.The lads also debate whether the Munster Hurling Championship was for once underwhelming. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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