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Arena with Maurice Brosnan

Irish Examiner
Gaelic Football
Rory Mcilroy
Augusta National
Golf
Punditry
Ireland
Masters
Irish Rugby
AFLW
AFL
Basketball
World Cup
Sport
World Cup 2022
Horse Racing
Gaelic Athletic Association
Media Landscape
Two-Point Shot
Ballincollig
Irish Sports Strategy

Award‑winning Irish Examiner journalist Maurice Brosnan cuts through the noise with sharp analysis, expert reporting and unmissable conversations. This essential new Irish sports podcast goes inside the biggest stories, the hottest debates and the voices shaping sport today.

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A bonus episode. We're joined by Joe Callaghan from Texas to discuss the World Cup so far, England's unconvincing performances, the supporters on the ground and the enduring fascination with Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro.

You can read Joe's article... more

On this week's episode of Arena, the Irish Examiner podcast, Maurice is joined by Monaghan boxer Aaron McKenna.

McKenna has the chance to become Ireland's newest world champion when he takes on Italy's Etinosa Oliha at Zuffa Boxing 10 in Dublin's 3A... more

On this week's episode of Arena, the Irish Examiner podcast, Maurice is joined by Paul Rouse, professor of history at University College Dublin.

Together, they discuss why sport matters, why we care so deeply about it, and how its place in society h... more

Arena:

Arena is the weekly sports podcast from the Irish Examiner.

On this week's episode, sportswriter Joe Callaghan joins the show fresh from MetLife Stadium, where he witnessed France's victory over Senegal.

Joe and Maurice discuss France's... more

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Recent Guests

Joe Callaghan
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Ciarán O'Sullivan
Coach of Ballincollig basketball club
Ballincollig Basketball Club
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Rob Finnerty
Gaelic footballer
Gaelic footballer (club unspecified)
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Neil Welch
Kildare Sports Performance coach
Kildare
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Paul Talty
Monaghan Sports Performance coach
Monaghan
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Mike Currane
AFL talent ID and skills coach
AFL clubs, talent identification
Episode: Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Inside Irish AFL scouting and the prospect of an AFLW team
Brett Igoe
Rugby analyst
Episode: Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Has this been a good season for Irish rugby?
Colin Sheridan
Sports columnist, Irish Examiner
Irish Examiner
Episode: Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Ryder Cup ticket prices and the modern fan’s dilemma
Gerard O'Donnell
Head coach of Dublin Sprint; former national hurdles champion and national relay coach
Dublin Sprint
Episode: Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Chasing gold - the truth about Irish athletics funding

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Maurice Brosnan
Irish Examiner journalist and host of Arena, delivering rigorous reporting, analysis, and in-depth conversations.

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Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Inside Irish AFL scouting and the prospect of an AFLW team
Q: How realistic is it at the prospect that we have an Irish AFLW team in Australia in the short to long term future?
Mike Currane suggests it's an exciting concept with potential in the longer term, but acknowledges significant logistical, structural, and talent-pool challenges that may delay concrete realization; expansion dynamics (like Tasmania) could eventually influence Irish recruitment and opportunities, though a full Irish AFLW team remains uncertain for now.
Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Ryder Cup ticket prices and the modern fan’s dilemma
Q: My question to you is, why is ticket prices in cross-sport going the way they're going?
Prices have risen in line with inflation and wealth concentration in top-tier sports; the market has learned that many fans are willing to pay premium for exclusive experiences, which shifts pricing models across events and formats.
Arena with Maurice Brosnan - Influencers and the GAA
Q: How do you see the next five years looking for social media and GAA integration?
The guest predicts continued growth in usage and importance of platforms like TikTok and Instagram, with more clip-driven content, expanded matchday entertainment concepts, and a better integration of online and live experiences to attract younger fans.
Arena with Maurice Brosnan - Influencers and the GAA
Q: But what you said there is the crux of what I was actually getting at earlier in my intro, which is that to my mind, there are constant demand and I consider myself part of this, are asking the GAA to get better at promoting itself, and whether that be through footage or through social media, and what they're doing online. Is there a case that, yeah, fair enough GAA influencers or the likes of yourself or Jim Flanagan or people like that, yeah.
The guest suggests that influencers can be a bridge to new audiences, arguing that the GAA should embrace social media and video distribution to grow reach while maintaining respect for traditional, more serious coverage.
Arena with Maurice Brosnan - the art of punditry with Ruby Walsh
Q: How do you balance critiquing players with maintaining relationships in the sport you cover?
He discusses the need to be honest about what he sees while recognizing athletes' livelihoods, explaining that deeper criticism should be grounded in facts and personal experience as someone who has walked the walk.

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What is Arena with Maurice Brosnan about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp Irish sports podcast led by a seasoned journalist who covers the biggest stories and debates shaping Irish sport. Across recent episodes, listeners are invited into deep dives on funding and governance in athletics, the dynamics of golf at the highest levels, media and punditry ethics, and the growing role of influencers in Gaelic games. The host blends on-site reporting, personal anecdotes, and informed analysis to illuminate how sport intersects with funding models, national identity, broadcasting, and fan engagement. Noteworthy is the mix of long-form conversations with coaches, analysts, and commentators, plus timely takes on major events like the Masters and the evolving media landscape around sport, making it a strong pick for... more

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1. Joe Callaghan
2. Ciarán O'Sullivan
3. Rob Finnerty
4. Neil Welch
5. Paul Talty
6. Mike Currane
7. Brett Igoe
8. Colin Sheridan

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