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The 42 GAA Weekly

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

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 and Fintan O’Toole join Ronan Early to grapple with the meaning and emotion so abundant in Mayo’s stunning All-Ireland victory. 

Has there ever been a more seismic moment in the GAA? Or in Irish sport full stop? While being aware of rec... more

Fintan O'Toole and Declan Bogue convene at Croke Park to analyse Mayo's emotional All-Ireland final victory over Kerry.

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Declan Bogue, Fintan O’Toole and Ronan Early convene for a philosophical football final preview.

At least it starts out that way, before getting down to the brass tacks of who is going to win this game and why.

But first the lads grapple with the q... more

Declan Bogue and Fintan O'Toole dial in from Croke Park in the immediate aftermath of the hurling decider, where the Munster champions dominated proceedings.

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Recent Guests

Paul Dollery
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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
GAA journalist, The Echo
The Echo
Episode: League finals review: Limerick beat Cork, Clare hold off Dublin
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
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

Hosts

Ronan Early
Host and frequent co-host with deep involvement in Gaelic games analysis; appears across multiple episodes.
Fintan O'Toole
Co-host with authoritative insights and guidance through discussions; frequent presence across episodes.
Declan Bogue
Co-host providing analysis and backstory; often drives post-match and strategic discussions.

Chart Rankings

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#92
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#23
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#53
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#108
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#228
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#134
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#6
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#10
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#22
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#27
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#43
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#56
Spain/News/Sports News
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#72
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#87
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#164
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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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Frequently Asked Questions About The 42 GAA Weekly

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

A fast-paced roundtable focused on Gaelic games, with analysis across football and hurling, player performances, tactical shifts, and governance and media issues shaping the sport. Episodes commonly feature expert guests and long-time analysts who dissect matchups, formats, and coverage, often weighing in on provincial finals, All-Ireland trajectories, and the evolving broadcast landscape. The panel mix tends to balance on-field insight with broader narratives—such as scheduling, streaming rights, and county-level developments—which makes it a strong listening choice for professionals in sports marketing, PR, and media seeking in-depth, opinionated GAA commentary and up-to-date context.

A noteworthy pattern is the regular inclusion of a gu... more

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2. Syl O'Connor
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5. Denis Hurley
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7. Shane Keegan
8. Ger Brennan

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