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The 42 GAA Weekly

The 42
GAA
Cork
Hurling
Limerick
Gaelic Football
Tipperary
Galway
Kerry
Dublin
Clare
David Clifford
Munster Hurling Championship
Croke Park
Kilkenny
Donegal
Ballygunner
Declan Hannon
All-Ireland Semi-Finals
AFL
Mayo

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.

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Latest Episodes

Declan Bogue tells Ronan Early about the debates and discussion behind this year’s awards.

This year had 11 first-time winners and eight counties represented in the final pick. Declan, a member of the selection committee, says this year’s deliberati... more

Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early as GAA Weekly returns for the winter

Declan argues that there is nothing the GAA can do to restrict the number of players taking up contracts in Australia. Irish solutions to Irish problems are offere... more

Ronan Early is joined by Arthur O’Dea, author of the new book, Mackey & Ring.

Arthur details the intimidating nature of such an assignment, especially in the case of Ring, a historical figure but still very much a subject of everyday life and though... more

Emma Duffy and Fintan O’Toole join Ronan Early to chat about yesterday’s decider at Croke Park.

Has there been an overcorrection in camogie? Where a few short years ago everything seemed to be a free, and now physicality is off the scale - with some... more

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Recent Guests

Declan Bogue
Journalist and member of the All-Star selection committee
Episode: How the football All-Stars were picked
Arthur James O'Dea
Author of Mackey & Ring
Gil (publisher)
Episode: Christy Ring and Mick Mackey - Arthur O’Dea on writing about hurling’s giants
Emma Duffy
The 42 GAA reporter
The42.ie
Episode: Late drama as Galway secure second All-Ireland title
Ronan Early
Guest on episode
The 42
Episode: Awesome Limerick far too strong for Galway
Paul Dollery
Paul Dollery of The Sun
The Sun
Episode: Limerick-Cork and Galway-Dublin provincial hurling finals review
Syl O'Connor
From Clare FM
Clare FM
Episode: Cork hammer Clare and Kilkenny are out - snap reaction
Shane Brophy
Journalist, Nenagh Guardian
Nenagh Guardian
Episode: Snap reaction: Tipp on the brink after emphatic Clare win
Paul Brennan
Sports editor of The Kerryman
Episode: David Clifford stars as Kerry defeat Cork in Munster final
Denis Hurley
Echo journalist, guest analyst for Cork/Limerick discussion
Echo
Episode: Munster hurling drama: Cork beat Limerick, Waterford draw with Tipperary

Hosts

Declan Bogue
Host of The Forty-Two GAA Weekly; long-standing commentator and analyst with deep knowledge of Gaelic games.
Fintan O'Toole
Co-host with strong expertise; guides weekly discussions and provides strategic commentary on week's GAA stories.
Ronan Early
Co-host and analysis lead on weekly GAA coverage, with emphasis on week's news and big matches.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#194
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#164
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#239
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#8
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#66
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#94
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Apple Podcasts
#193
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Apple Podcasts
#212
New Zealand/News/Sports News
Apple Podcasts
#247
Japan/News/Sports News

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How the football All-Stars were picked
Q: How much evidence is presented when one of the committee members is making a case for a certain player in a certain position?
Selectors may present detailed analysis of big moments, scoring contributions, marking assignments, effects on games and general effectiveness, sometimes supported by statistical metrics.
How the football All-Stars were picked
Q: Why is it so long this year?
Bogue says the committee faced many marginal calls, had to find positions for the best players, and had to shape a team despite fluid roles and a game that can favor forwards.
Christy Ring and Mick Mackey - Arthur O’Dea on writing about hurling’s giants
Q: How long did it take you to research and write the book?
The author describes a lengthy, year-long intensive digging phase, with groundwork laid before Christmas and a research period extending through much of the following year, plus ongoing archival work and interviews that enriched the narrative.
Christy Ring and Mick Mackey - Arthur O’Dea on writing about hurling’s giants
Q: Did you feel intimidated given the subject matter when you set out?
The writer explains that Ring's legacy demanded careful handling, with more caution around Ring due to Cork's strong attachment to him, while Mackey felt relatively safer ground; overall, the process acknowledged the historical weight while embracing the opportunity to tell their stories.
Late drama as Galway secure second All-Ireland title
Q: What was going through your head then and describe what happened from there on?
Emma conveys shock and uncertainty, noting that both teams reacted as if the game was over, with subsequent controversy over the disallowed goal.

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What is The 42 GAA Weekly about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The show covers high-velocity Gaelic games storytelling, blending post-match analysis with strategic breakdowns of teams across hurling and football. Episodes frequently dissect key finals, semi-finals, and big managerial moves, offering tactical critiques, player spotlights, and debates about officiating, media coverage, and the evolving structure of the sport. A notable thread is the deep familiarity with county-level narratives, rivalries, and the broader cultural significance of GAA across Ireland, with regular hosts delivering confident, opinionated takes and on-site context from major venues. This combination of tactical insight, fan-centric commentary, and timely news makes it a strong pick for listeners who want clear, informed pers... more

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