The GAA Social Folgen

This podcast meandered into a subject we didn't expect to explore- professionalism! Anthony Cunningham is a top class coach, winning provincial titles in football and hurling. He's also a double All-Ireland winner with Galway. Growing up in strict hurling country, but developed into a fine football manager. It started by working with John O'Mahoney and a career that navigated through inter-county and club. Anthony addresses the rumours around his health, questions the split season and this conversation explores professionalism in the GAA. Cunningham believes it will happen...

All the games and leagues reviewed and we begin our look ahead to the final weekend. There's quite a bit of Louth chat. What's the glass ceiling?

Liam Sheedy managed Tipperary to two All-Ireland titles. He famously stopped Kilkenny winning five-in-a-row. Driven, passionate but in touch with his place. A stunning bond with his mother who raised four boys alone. She sung at the Tipperary homecoming in 2010, a very special moment. Concerns for today's young people, getting the best out of people and the possibility of managing again. We discuss full-time managers, his belief that Antrim should have their own Director of Hurling and how hurling can develop. We also chat through his attempt to become Director General of the GAA. This is a beautiful conversation, centered on family, faith, the GAA and Portroe. The brilliant Liam Sheedy