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The 42 GAA Weekly

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

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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Fintan O’Toole and Declan Bogue join Ronan Early on a week when it dawned on the wider GAA public that provincial finals ain’t what they used to be. Round 2a and 2b of the All-Ireland series might have stolen a march on set-piece occasions that have ... more

Declan Bogue and Fintan O’Toole join Ronan Early to look ahead to the weekend’s action and reflect on some of last weekend’s shocks.

The lads are feeling humbled and fallible after getting a few of their big calls wrong last week, but like true inte... more

Fintan O'Toole and Denis Hurley of the Echo provide immediate reaction in the aftermath of a big day in the Munster Hurling Championship.

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Fintan O’Toole joins Ronan Early to look ahead to a huge weekend of Munster and Leinster championship hurling.

Can Tipperary find the right level of energy and form to see off Waterford and avoid their All-Ireland defence being in tatters before the... more

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Recent Guests

Pádraig O'Hora
Former Mayo footballer, Balina footballer, Everest participant for Mayo Mental Health Association
Mayo Mental Health Association (partner), Balina Stephenites
Episode: ‘This is the most selfish thing I'll ever do’ - Pádraig O’Hora interview
Shane Keegan
Wexford hurling coach
Wexford GAA
Episode: Interview: Wexford hurling coach Shane Keegan
Denis Hurley
Sports journalist, The Echo
The Echo
Episode: Cork 0-29 Tipp 0-22: Post-match pod
Ger Brennan
Former Dublin GAA player and manager
Episode: League preview: Ger Brennan's Dublin, Munster's hurling dominance and is the league important?
Declan Bogue
Regular analyst on GAA insights and commentator
Episode: Can Cullen Killen’s red card be overturned? And the best and worst of 2025
Willie Maher
The new National Director of Hurling
Episode: Willie Maher on his drive to grow hurling in every parish
Emma Duffy
Guest analyst and sports journalist, making her debut on the podcast
The42
Episode: All-Ireland Ladies Final preview and Kerry-Donegal review
Ciarán Kennedy
Rugby writer for The 42, discusses Waterford hurling
The 42
Episode: Troubled times for Mayo | The pain and joy of being a Waterford supporter

Hosts

Ronan Early
Host of The Forty-Two GAA Weekly; co-host in some listings, frequently contributes extensive analysis and roundtable commentary on Gaelic games.
Declan Bogue
Co-host/host role; long-running host with deep involvement in The Forty-Two GAA Weekly and related outlets.
Fintan O'Toole
Co-host/host; regular contributor with a strong presence in GAA analysis and media commentary, often guiding discussions with tactical framing.

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Interview: Wexford hurling coach Shane Keegan
Q: What are the differences and similarities between coaching in hurling and soccer?
Keegan explains there are many structural similarities in session design, with an emphasis on warmups and game-based activities, but notes cultural differences and the need to adapt feedback and training pace to the audience of players in Gaelic games versus soccer.
League preview: Ger Brennan's Dublin, Munster's hurling dominance and is the league important?
Q: Do you see this story persisting Declan? Or do you think it's something that's going to run?
Declan expresses that the issue with Allianz's sponsorship is not going away and that it will feature prominently in upcoming discussions as players and managers address it.
All-Ireland Ladies Final preview and Kerry-Donegal review
Q: Do you think the women's game could benefit from some similar shakeup as the men's?
There are pressing rules in ladies football that need to be looked at, and the increased physicality in the game is well known.
All-Ireland Ladies Final preview and Kerry-Donegal review
Q: Could you elaborate on who needs to augment the threat posed by Wall and Duggan?
Sarah Wall has been excellent and has been chipping in with a good few scores this year.
All-Ireland Ladies Final preview and Kerry-Donegal review
Q: Could you explain the transition from Mick Bohan to Paul Casey and Derek Murray?
There was a lot of continuity and consistency, and it has paid dividends.

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The show centers on Gaelic games analysis and seasonal dynamics, with three regular hosts unpacking the week's key GAA stories, matches, and strategy. Episodes blend post‑game breakdowns, tactical discussions, and opinions on scheduling, format changes, and the evolving landscape of inter-county and club Gaelic games. A standout trait is the hosts' willingness to mix sharp analysis with candid banter, often bringing in cross-code coaching perspectives and occasionally featuring guests who offer deeper local or sport-wide context. This makes it useful for listeners who want timely, opinionated coverage that connects on-field action to broader trends in the sport.

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3. Denis Hurley
4. Ger Brennan
5. Declan Bogue
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8. Ciarán Kennedy

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