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Over The Bar

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GAA
Gaelic Games
Gaelic Athletic Association
Croke Park
Gaelic Football
Dublin
Galway
Kerry GAA
Kilkenny
Offaly Hurling
Wexford
Dublin GAA
Tony Hannahoe
All-Ireland Championship
1977 All-Ireland Final
Leinster Championship
All-Ireland Football Final
Kevin Heffernan
All-Ireland Final
Connacht Championship

Over The Bar is a brand-new Gaelic Games history podcast hosted by Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara. Every week we tackle one big question about the history of Gaelic Games — from the origins of the Association, to the moments, people, and controversies that shaped our national games.

Each free weekly episode dives deep into a major story, bringing the past to life for fans in Ireland and abroad. W... more

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Latest Episodes

Introducing Week That Was, a new series from Over The Bar – The GAA History Podcast, where we turn back the clock to revisit the games, stories and controversies that made GAA history during this week in years gone by.

In our first episode, we look ... more

Antrim’s appearance in the 1989 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final remains one of the most remarkable stories in modern championship history. But how did a county outside hurling’s traditional elite find itself walking behind the band on All-Ireland Fi... more

Why did it take almost 30 years to play the first All-Ireland Camogie Final? The Camogie Association was founded in 1904, so why did the first All-Ireland Final not take place until 1933? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Ha... more

In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara uncover the story behind one of Gaelic football's most iconic colour combinations. Why did Kildare adopt the famous all-white jersey, and what events and personalities shaped the county... more

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Recent Guests

Eugene McGee
Football writer and commentator, later involved in football review discussions
Episode: How Did The GAA Respond To Italia 90?
Joe Ó Muircheartaigh
Author, journalist, broadcaster, with roots in West Kerry
Episode: Why Did Kerry Wear Cork Jerseys In The 1939 All Ireland Final?
Peter Canavan
Former Tyrone Gaelic football player and All-Star
Tyrone GAA
Episode: What Was The Longest Run To Win An All Ireland?
Cormac Moore
Historian with Dublin City Council, author of The GAA v Douglas Hyde
Episode: Why Did The GAA Expel The President Of Ireland
Paul Rouse
History Professor at UCD and author of 'The Hurlers'
University College Dublin
Episode: When Was The First All Ireland Hurling Final?
Paul Fitzpatrick
A well-regarded journalist and author of 'The Fairy Tale in New York', detailing the story of the All-Ireland final in New York.
Anglo Celt
Episode: Why Was An All Ireland Final Played In New York?

Hosts

Michael Foley
Host of Over The Bar with a background in Gaelic Games history and storytelling.
Ciaran O'Hara
Co-host focused on Gaelic Games history with a knack for archival storytelling.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 58 ratings
  • Highly recommended

    This podcast is a gem!

    It offers fascinating insights into GAA history, bringing significant Gaelic games events and stories to life.

    Highly recommend 👌

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mayo Sports Clinic
    Ireland5 months ago
  • Entertaining and well researched

    Really interesting podcast that answers questions I never knew I had…until now. Fascinating insight into the stories around our games. Well done lads!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lucanian73
    United States9 months ago

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The show is entertaining and well researched, with interesting questions and strong narratives.
Listeners praise fascinating insights into Gaelic Games history and vivid storytelling.

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Who Was The First Player To Play In An All Ireland Final And An FA Cup Final?
Q: Who is the first player to play in an All-Ireland football final and an FA Cup final?
Kevin Moran, a dual-code star from Dublin who balanced Gaelic football with a professional soccer career, became the first player to reach both corresponding finals, achieving major milestones with Dublin and Manchester United.
When Was The First All Ireland Hurling Final?
Q: When was the first All Ireland Hurling final?
The first All Ireland Hurling Championship started in 1887, and the final was held on April 1, 1888.

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Two history-forward Gaelic Games podcasts from a duo that routinely investigates the origins, legends, and key episodes shaping the sport's narrative. Episodes blend archival anecdotes, social context, and long-running rivalries to reveal how players, teams, and governance shaped past and present understanding of Gaelic games. Noteworthy is the hosts' habit of weaving historical plots with vivid storytelling and humorous asides, creating a distinctive, nostalgia-rich listening experience that appeals to fans who love deep context and trivia about the games' heritage.

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Over The Bar launched a year ago and published 62 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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2. Joe Ó Muircheartaigh
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