60 acast.com Over The Bar https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast en Over The Bar Productions GAA,Over The Bar Podcast,GAA Podcast,Gaelic Games History,GAA History Podcast,Gaelic Football Podcast,Hurling Podcast,GAA Stories overthebar.club The Gaelic Games History Podcast 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. Whether you’re steeped in tradition or just curious about the history behind the games, Over The Bar is your weekly dose of heritage, passion, and insight.

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]]> 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. Whether you’re steeped in tradition or just curious about the history behind the games, Over The Bar is your weekly dose of heritage, passion, and insight.

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]]> false Over The Bar Productions info+68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412@mg-eu.acast.com 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast episodic https://assets.pippa.io/shows/68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412/1770227727914-8de8a099-982c-4a4c-940f-cbb3fe91eefb.jpeg https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast Over The Bar How Did The Sunday Game Begin? How Did The Sunday Game Begin? Tue, 21 Apr 2026 23:05:00 GMT 1:00:32 69e7b0dd66c3374f7edc9040 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/how-did-the-sunday-game-begin 69e7b0dd66c3374f7edc9040 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 how-did-the-sunday-game-begin full 1 63 In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara trace the origins of the GAA’s most iconic television programme — from its early days as a highlights experiment to becoming a central part of the summer for generations of supporters. The lads explore how RTÉ and the Gaelic Athletic Association combined to bring championship action into living rooms across the country, changing how fans experienced Gaelic Games forever.

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]]> In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara trace the origins of the GAA’s most iconic television programme — from its early days as a highlights experiment to becoming a central part of the summer for generations of supporters. The lads explore how RTÉ and the Gaelic Athletic Association combined to bring championship action into living rooms across the country, changing how fans experienced Gaelic Games forever.

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]]> Why Do London And New York Play In The Connacht Championship? Why Do London And New York Play In The Connacht Championship? Tue, 14 Apr 2026 23:05:00 GMT 54:30 69de79f68424efe84cd9d5fd false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/why-do-london-and-new-york-play-in-the-connacht-championship 69de79f68424efe84cd9d5fd 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 why-do-london-and-new-york-play-in-the-connacht-championship full 1 61 Why do London and New York play in the Connacht Championship? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara explore how teams based outside Ireland — one just across the water, the other across the Atlantic — became part of the western province’s championship structure.

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]]> Why do London and New York play in the Connacht Championship? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara explore how teams based outside Ireland — one just across the water, the other across the Atlantic — became part of the western province’s championship structure.

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]]> How Many Members Of The GAA Took Part In The 1916 Rising? How Many Members Of The GAA Took Part In The 1916 Rising? Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:05:00 GMT 56:37 69d44a2f07bc2cbfc7e472cc false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/how-many-members-of-the-gaa-took-part-in-the-1916-rising 69d44a2f07bc2cbfc7e472cc 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 how-many-members-of-the-gaa-took-part-in-the-1916-rising full 1 59 In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara explore the deep and often overlooked links between the GAA and the 1916 Rising. From players and officials who became Volunteers to the broader role the Association played in shaping national identity, the lads piece together the scale of GAA involvement in 1916.

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]]> In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara explore the deep and often overlooked links between the GAA and the 1916 Rising. From players and officials who became Volunteers to the broader role the Association played in shaping national identity, the lads piece together the scale of GAA involvement in 1916.

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]]> <![CDATA[What Was Limerick's Most Important All Ireland Win?]]> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 23:05:00 GMT 1:00:26 69cc3eabbfb99db0bc88f716 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/what-was-limericks-most-important-all-ireland-win 69cc3eabbfb99db0bc88f716 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 what-was-limericks-most-important-all-ireland-win full 1 57 What was Limerick’s most important All-Ireland win? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara make the case for 1973 — a victory that meant far more than silverware. Ending decades of waiting, it reignited hurling in the county and reshaped Limerick’s sense of belief and identity. The lads explore the context, the characters and the lasting impact of a triumph that didn’t just deliver a title — it changed everything that came after.

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]]> What was Limerick’s most important All-Ireland win? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara make the case for 1973 — a victory that meant far more than silverware. Ending decades of waiting, it reignited hurling in the county and reshaped Limerick’s sense of belief and identity. The lads explore the context, the characters and the lasting impact of a triumph that didn’t just deliver a title — it changed everything that came after.

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]]> Where Does The Offaly Jersey Come From? Where Does The Offaly Jersey Come From? Wed, 25 Mar 2026 00:05:00 GMT 43:28 69c317b9d832f1da934253e0 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/where-does-the-offaly-jersey-come-from 69c317b9d832f1da934253e0 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 where-does-the-offaly-jersey-come-from full 1 55 Where did Offaly’s green, white and gold really come from? Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara revisit the story — and challenge the accepted version. With fresh research and a new angle, this episode uncovers a different origin for one of the GAA’s most recognisable jerseys.

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]]> Where did Offaly’s green, white and gold really come from? Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara revisit the story — and challenge the accepted version. With fresh research and a new angle, this episode uncovers a different origin for one of the GAA’s most recognisable jerseys.

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]]> What Ground Has A Little Piece Of Semple Stadium And Croke Park What Ground Has A Little Piece Of Semple Stadium And Croke Park Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:07:23 GMT 1:07:30 69b9ecbb40ff3ead639bbd78 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/what-ground-has-a-little-piece-of-semple-stadium-and-croke-p 69b9ecbb40ff3ead639bbd78 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 what-ground-has-a-little-piece-of-semple-stadium-and-croke-p full 1 53 Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara tell the story of one of the most important GAA stadiums in the country which has known more trouble in its existence than any other, Casement Park in Belfast.

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]]> Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara tell the story of one of the most important GAA stadiums in the country which has known more trouble in its existence than any other, Casement Park in Belfast.

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]]> What Was The Peak Point Of The Railway Cup? What Was The Peak Point Of The Railway Cup? Wed, 11 Mar 2026 00:05:00 GMT 57:54 69b0a757a1c9931634db6813 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/what-was-the-peak-point-of-the-railway-cup 69b0a757a1c9931634db6813 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 what-was-the-peak-point-of-the-railway-cup full 1 51 In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara chart the full arc of one of the GAA’s most intriguing competitions. From its launch in 1926, when the Gaelic Athletic Association introduced an interprovincial showdown to showcase the game’s finest talent, through the years when the Railway Cup was a marquee event in the sporting calendar.


The lads explore when the competition truly reached its height — the era when provincial pride, star-studded teams and packed crowds made it unmissable — before tracing the long, gradual decline that followed.

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]]> In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara chart the full arc of one of the GAA’s most intriguing competitions. From its launch in 1926, when the Gaelic Athletic Association introduced an interprovincial showdown to showcase the game’s finest talent, through the years when the Railway Cup was a marquee event in the sporting calendar.


The lads explore when the competition truly reached its height — the era when provincial pride, star-studded teams and packed crowds made it unmissable — before tracing the long, gradual decline that followed.

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]]> What Was The Riverdance Of Sport? What Was The Riverdance Of Sport? Wed, 04 Mar 2026 00:05:00 GMT 50:39 69a7667c2fb50a2e177edbbb false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/what-was-the-riverdance-of-sport 69a7667c2fb50a2e177edbbb 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 what-was-the-riverdance-of-sport full 1 49 What was the Riverdance of sport? For Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara, the answer lies in Wexford’s unforgettable 1996 All-Ireland triumph under the charismatic leadership of Liam Griffin.


In this episode of Over The Bar, the lads revisit a summer when Wexford’s energy, colour and belief captured the imagination of the country. With Griffin’s vision, passion and showmanship at the helm, it wasn’t just about winning — it was about movement, momentum and a county dancing to its own rhythm all the way to Liam MacCarthy.

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]]> What was the Riverdance of sport? For Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara, the answer lies in Wexford’s unforgettable 1996 All-Ireland triumph under the charismatic leadership of Liam Griffin.


In this episode of Over The Bar, the lads revisit a summer when Wexford’s energy, colour and belief captured the imagination of the country. With Griffin’s vision, passion and showmanship at the helm, it wasn’t just about winning — it was about movement, momentum and a county dancing to its own rhythm all the way to Liam MacCarthy.

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]]> Why Do Armagh Wear Orange Jerseys? Why Do Armagh Wear Orange Jerseys? Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:05:00 GMT 36:03 699e121b17be1e3994bc1e5e false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/why-do-armagh-wear-orange-jerseys 699e121b17be1e3994bc1e5e 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 why-do-armagh-wear-orange-jerseys full 1 47 In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara dig into the origins of one of the most striking jerseys in Gaelic Games. Tracing the story through local history, the lads explore how Armagh’s colour choice emerged — and what it has come to represent over time.

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]]> In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara dig into the origins of one of the most striking jerseys in Gaelic Games. Tracing the story through local history, the lads explore how Armagh’s colour choice emerged — and what it has come to represent over time.

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]]> How Did The Cork Team Of The Eighties Catch Kerry? How Did The Cork Team Of The Eighties Catch Kerry? Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:05:00 GMT 1:03:09 6994fa811774b22d5aefd2df false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/how-did-the-cork-team-of-the-eighties-catch-kerry 6994fa811774b22d5aefd2df 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 how-did-the-cork-team-of-the-eighties-catch-kerry full 1 45 How did Cork finally catch up with the great Kerry side of the 1980s? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara explore how Cork closed the gap on a Kingdom team that had set the gold standard for a generation. From tactical evolution and hardened mentality to the emergence of leaders who refused to accept second best, the lads trace how the Rebels turned rivalry into resurgence.


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]]> How did Cork finally catch up with the great Kerry side of the 1980s? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara explore how Cork closed the gap on a Kingdom team that had set the gold standard for a generation. From tactical evolution and hardened mentality to the emergence of leaders who refused to accept second best, the lads trace how the Rebels turned rivalry into resurgence.


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]]> What Was The Game Of The Nineties? What Was The Game Of The Nineties? Wed, 11 Feb 2026 00:05:00 GMT 1:11:35 698bb2555fc77c9327aad35e false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/what-was-the-game-of-the-nineties 698bb2555fc77c9327aad35e 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 what-was-the-game-of-the-nineties full 1 43 What was the game of the 1990s? For Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara, the answer lies in one unforgettable afternoon: Derry v Down in the 1994 Ulster Championship.


In this episode of Over The Bar, the lads revisit a match that had everything — intensity, skill, controversy, momentum swings and an atmosphere that crackled from first throw-in to final whistle. More than just a classic, it was a game that captured the edge, emotion and evolving nature of Gaelic football in the 1990s.


A deep dive into a contest that still sets the benchmark for what championship football can be.

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]]> What was the game of the 1990s? For Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara, the answer lies in one unforgettable afternoon: Derry v Down in the 1994 Ulster Championship.


In this episode of Over The Bar, the lads revisit a match that had everything — intensity, skill, controversy, momentum swings and an atmosphere that crackled from first throw-in to final whistle. More than just a classic, it was a game that captured the edge, emotion and evolving nature of Gaelic football in the 1990s.


A deep dive into a contest that still sets the benchmark for what championship football can be.

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]]> How Do You Get From Crosserlough To Croke Park? How Do You Get From Crosserlough To Croke Park? Wed, 04 Feb 2026 13:30:00 GMT 6:18 6982907ecbdc915a1c3546be false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/how-do-you-get-from-crosserlough-to-croke-park 6982907ecbdc915a1c3546be 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 how-do-you-get-from-crosserlough-to-croke-park trailer 1 42 Cairde Club Exclusive: How did two of America’s biggest baseball teams end up playing in Croke Park in 1924? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara tell the remarkable story of how the Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants crossed the Atlantic to take part in one of the most unusual sporting events ever staged at Croke Park.

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]]> Cairde Club Exclusive: How did two of America’s biggest baseball teams end up playing in Croke Park in 1924? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara tell the remarkable story of how the Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants crossed the Atlantic to take part in one of the most unusual sporting events ever staged at Croke Park.

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]]> Why Were The Monaghan Footballers Arrested On Their Way To An Ulster Final? Why Were The Monaghan Footballers Arrested On Their Way To An Ulster Final? Wed, 04 Feb 2026 00:05:00 GMT 50:47 69825d1f75cd356357513947 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/why-were-the-monaghan-footballers-arrested-on-their-way-to-a 69825d1f75cd356357513947 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 why-were-the-monaghan-footballers-arrested-on-their-way-to-a full 1 41 On the road to an Ulster Final, a group of Monaghan footballers found themselves at the centre of one of the strangest pre-match stories in GAA history — arrested en route, with a cloud of confusion hanging over what should have been a straightforward journey.


In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara unravel a tale that involves the brother of one of the GAA’s most recognisable figures, a series of extraordinary misunderstandings, and a chain of events that only grew more unbelievable as the truth emerged.

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]]> On the road to an Ulster Final, a group of Monaghan footballers found themselves at the centre of one of the strangest pre-match stories in GAA history — arrested en route, with a cloud of confusion hanging over what should have been a straightforward journey.


In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara unravel a tale that involves the brother of one of the GAA’s most recognisable figures, a series of extraordinary misunderstandings, and a chain of events that only grew more unbelievable as the truth emerged.

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]]> How Did The National Leagues Begin? How Did The National Leagues Begin? Wed, 28 Jan 2026 00:01:43 GMT 49:08 697951e7a40f59499ed66a6f false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/how-did-the-national-leagues-begin 697951e7a40f59499ed66a6f 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 how-did-the-national-leagues-begin full 1 39 As the National Leagues mark their centenary, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara go back to the very beginning to ask a simple question: how did they begin? The lads explore why the leagues were introduced, what problems they were designed to solve, and how they gradually became a cornerstone of the GAA calendar. 

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]]> As the National Leagues mark their centenary, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara go back to the very beginning to ask a simple question: how did they begin? The lads explore why the leagues were introduced, what problems they were designed to solve, and how they gradually became a cornerstone of the GAA calendar. 

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]]> Why Do Carlow Wear Red, Yellow And Green Jerseys? Why Do Carlow Wear Red, Yellow And Green Jerseys? Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:05:00 GMT 30:24 69700c15fc4a780251c63afc false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/why-do-carlow-wear-red-yellow-and-green-jerseys 69700c15fc4a780251c63afc 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 why-do-carlow-wear-red-yellow-and-green-jerseys full 1 37 Why do Carlow wear red, green and yellow? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara uncover the story behind one of the GAA’s most distinctive colour combinations.


Tracing the origins of county colours, local identity and historical influence, the lads explore how Carlow’s jersey came to reflect more than just sporting choice — becoming a symbol of place, pride and tradition. 

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]]> Why do Carlow wear red, green and yellow? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara uncover the story behind one of the GAA’s most distinctive colour combinations.


Tracing the origins of county colours, local identity and historical influence, the lads explore how Carlow’s jersey came to reflect more than just sporting choice — becoming a symbol of place, pride and tradition. 

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]]> Why Did Kerry Wear Cork Jerseys In The 1939 All Ireland Final? Why Did Kerry Wear Cork Jerseys In The 1939 All Ireland Final? Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:14:34 GMT 53:53 6966dfea85eeb568535f429d false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/why-did-kerry-wear-cork-jerseys-in-the-1939-all-ireland-fina 6966dfea85eeb568535f429d 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 why-did-kerry-wear-cork-jerseys-in-the-1939-all-ireland-fina full 1 35 In this Episode Michael and Ciarán are joined by Joe Ó Muircheartaigh to discuss the fascinating journey of how a set of Cork Jerseys ended up in Dingle and went on to Croke Park, where Kerry donned Red and White for the 1939 All Ireland Final.

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]]> In this Episode Michael and Ciarán are joined by Joe Ó Muircheartaigh to discuss the fascinating journey of how a set of Cork Jerseys ended up in Dingle and went on to Croke Park, where Kerry donned Red and White for the 1939 All Ireland Final.

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]]> <![CDATA[How Did Offaly Become A Hurling Superpower In The 80s & 90s? Part 3]]> Wed, 07 Jan 2026 00:05:00 GMT 51:27 695d72d739d31c85884b373f false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/how-did-offaly-become-a-hurling-superpower-in-the-80s-90s-pa 695d72d739d31c85884b373f 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 how-did-offaly-become-a-hurling-superpower-in-the-80s-90s-pa Part 3 full 1 33 Part 3 brings the Offaly story full circle — beginning with the high point of their third All-Ireland final of the 1990s, when the county stood firmly among hurling’s elite. But what followed was a long, difficult descent.


Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara trace how Offaly slipped from the summit, through years of struggle and soul-searching, down to life in the Christy Ring and Joe McDonagh Cups. This final chapter explores what went wrong, what endured, and how persistence, pride and people ultimately powered Offaly’s return to senior hurling.


A story of rise, fall, and renewal — and a fitting conclusion to a remarkable hurling journey.

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]]> Part 3 brings the Offaly story full circle — beginning with the high point of their third All-Ireland final of the 1990s, when the county stood firmly among hurling’s elite. But what followed was a long, difficult descent.


Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara trace how Offaly slipped from the summit, through years of struggle and soul-searching, down to life in the Christy Ring and Joe McDonagh Cups. This final chapter explores what went wrong, what endured, and how persistence, pride and people ultimately powered Offaly’s return to senior hurling.


A story of rise, fall, and renewal — and a fitting conclusion to a remarkable hurling journey.

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]]> <![CDATA[How Did Offaly Become A Hurling Superpower In The 80s & 90s? Part 2]]> Wed, 31 Dec 2025 00:05:00 GMT 1:14:11 695447b644fae3e802ebec1e false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/part-2how-did-offaly-become-a-hurling-superpower-in-the-80s 695447b644fae3e802ebec1e 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 part-2how-did-offaly-become-a-hurling-superpower-in-the-80s Part 2 full 1 31 Part 2 of our 3 part series. From the breakthrough of the 1989 Minor All-Ireland final to the epic three-game showdown with Clare in 1998, Part 2 tracks the years when belief turned into bite. Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara chart how Offaly hardened through near-misses, momentum shifts and unforgettable battles — no longer plucky outsiders, but a county ready to take on hurling’s elite.

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]]> Part 2 of our 3 part series. From the breakthrough of the 1989 Minor All-Ireland final to the epic three-game showdown with Clare in 1998, Part 2 tracks the years when belief turned into bite. Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara chart how Offaly hardened through near-misses, momentum shifts and unforgettable battles — no longer plucky outsiders, but a county ready to take on hurling’s elite.

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]]> <![CDATA[How Did Offaly Become A Hurling Superpower In The 80s & 90s? Part 1]]> Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:01:00 GMT 1:00:16 694ae0d044fae3e802d207dc false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/how-did-offaly-become-a-hurling-superpower-in-the-80s-90s 694ae0d044fae3e802d207dc 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 how-did-offaly-become-a-hurling-superpower-in-the-80s-90s Part 1 full 1 29 How did Offaly grow into a hurling superpower in the 1980s and 1990s? In Part 1 of this three-part mini-series, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara trace a quieter, more organic revolution — driven not by sweeping reforms, but by people.


This episode explores how a committed group of players, coaches and administrators gradually reshaped attitudes, standards and ambition within the county, bringing Offaly from the margins to the forefront of the hurling world. Long before the famous victories, the seeds were being planted — patiently, persistently, and with purpose.

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]]> How did Offaly grow into a hurling superpower in the 1980s and 1990s? In Part 1 of this three-part mini-series, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara trace a quieter, more organic revolution — driven not by sweeping reforms, but by people.


This episode explores how a committed group of players, coaches and administrators gradually reshaped attitudes, standards and ambition within the county, bringing Offaly from the margins to the forefront of the hurling world. Long before the famous victories, the seeds were being planted — patiently, persistently, and with purpose.

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]]> What Was The Longest Run To Win An All Ireland? What Was The Longest Run To Win An All Ireland? Wed, 17 Dec 2025 00:05:00 GMT 1:17:19 6941ea5258c537ceb69dddbe false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/what-was-the-longest-run-to-win-an-all-ireland 6941ea5258c537ceb69dddbe 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 what-was-the-longest-run-to-win-an-all-ireland full 1 27 What’s the longest run ever to win an All-Ireland? The answer lies in Tyrone’s epic 2005 campaign. Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara are joined by Peter Canavan to relive a championship journey that went the distance — physically, mentally, and emotionally. A marathon season that redefined what it took to reach the summit.

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]]> What’s the longest run ever to win an All-Ireland? The answer lies in Tyrone’s epic 2005 campaign. Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara are joined by Peter Canavan to relive a championship journey that went the distance — physically, mentally, and emotionally. A marathon season that redefined what it took to reach the summit.

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]]> Who Was The First Player Manager To Win An All Ireland? Part 2 Who Was The First Player Manager To Win An All Ireland? Part 2 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 00:05:00 GMT 45:21 6938a8114f84d8410fcec868 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/who-was-the-first-player-manager-to-win-an-all-ireland-part 6938a8114f84d8410fcec868 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 who-was-the-first-player-manager-to-win-an-all-ireland-part full 1 25 After Dublin’s 1977 All-Ireland win, Tony Hanahoe became the biggest name in the GAA — but the seasons that followed were anything but straightforward. In Part 2, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara uncover the pressures, setbacks and flashpoints that shaped Hanahoe’s post-glory years and tested the Dubs like never before.

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]]> After Dublin’s 1977 All-Ireland win, Tony Hanahoe became the biggest name in the GAA — but the seasons that followed were anything but straightforward. In Part 2, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara uncover the pressures, setbacks and flashpoints that shaped Hanahoe’s post-glory years and tested the Dubs like never before.

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]]> Who Was The First Player Manager To Win An All Ireland? Part 1 Who Was The First Player Manager To Win An All Ireland? Part 1 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:05:00 GMT 57:02 692f6abf042629ee0e4ffe2b false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/who-was-the-first-player-manager-to-win-an-all-ireland 692f6abf042629ee0e4ffe2b 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 who-was-the-first-player-manager-to-win-an-all-ireland full 1 23 In this edition of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara explore one of the most pioneering figures in the history of Gaelic Games — the first player-manager to guide his team to All-Ireland success. How did he command a dressing room while still lining out beside the very men he was managing? What kind of tactical mind and character does it take to lead from both the sideline and the field? And why has his story been somewhat forgotten in the broader sweep of GAA history?

With trademark storytelling, rich historical detail, and lively discussion, Michael and Ciaran bring listeners back to a defining moment when innovation, grit, and leadership reshaped what was possible in Gaelic Games.

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]]> In this edition of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara explore one of the most pioneering figures in the history of Gaelic Games — the first player-manager to guide his team to All-Ireland success. How did he command a dressing room while still lining out beside the very men he was managing? What kind of tactical mind and character does it take to lead from both the sideline and the field? And why has his story been somewhat forgotten in the broader sweep of GAA history?

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]]> How Were Both Galway And Mayo Declared All Ireland Champions In 1925? How Were Both Galway And Mayo Declared All Ireland Champions In 1925? Tue, 25 Nov 2025 23:30:00 GMT 41:23 6926198ee85b4ee0f9e1e5e4 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/how-were-both-galway-and-mayo-declared-all-ireland-champions 6926198ee85b4ee0f9e1e5e4 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 how-were-both-galway-and-mayo-declared-all-ireland-champions full 1 21 It's the root cause of the great Galway and Mayo rivalry, so how were both awarded Connacht's first All Ireland Victory in 1925 and why is it Galway who retain it on their roll of honour, Michael Foley and Ciaran O' Hara reveal all in this episode.

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]]> It's the root cause of the great Galway and Mayo rivalry, so how were both awarded Connacht's first All Ireland Victory in 1925 and why is it Galway who retain it on their roll of honour, Michael Foley and Ciaran O' Hara reveal all in this episode.

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]]> <![CDATA[How Accurate Was The Bloody Sunday Scene In The 'Michael Collins' Film?]]> Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:05:00 GMT 48:22 691d013fd712ac48f484ccff false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/how-accurate-was-the-bloody-sunday-scene-in-the-michael-coll 691d013fd712ac48f484ccff 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 how-accurate-was-the-bloody-sunday-scene-in-the-michael-coll full 1 19 In the mid nineties Neil Jordan finally had the opportunity to bring the story of the Big Fella to screen, but how accurate was his depiction of Bloody Sunday. In this episode Michael Foley explains all in the company of Ciaran O'Hara. 

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]]> In the mid nineties Neil Jordan finally had the opportunity to bring the story of the Big Fella to screen, but how accurate was his depiction of Bloody Sunday. In this episode Michael Foley explains all in the company of Ciaran O'Hara. 

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]]> Why Is Hill 16 Called Hill 16? Why Is Hill 16 Called Hill 16? Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:50:04 GMT 32:32 6913cbac543edcb560caf504 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/why-is-hill-16-called-hill-16 6913cbac543edcb560caf504 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 why-is-hill-16-called-hill-16 full 1 17 Hill 16 is one of the best known and best loved parts of any stadium in Ireland, but how did it get its name? In this Episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara bust some of the myths about the name's origin and reveal it's complex history as a monument to the fallen.

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]]> Hill 16 is one of the best known and best loved parts of any stadium in Ireland, but how did it get its name? In this Episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara bust some of the myths about the name's origin and reveal it's complex history as a monument to the fallen.

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]]> How Did The GAA All Stars First Start? How Did The GAA All Stars First Start? Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:05:00 GMT 51:02 690a887e2f5fdede34f97f86 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/how-did-the-gaa-all-stars-first-start 690a887e2f5fdede34f97f86 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 how-did-the-gaa-all-stars-first-start full 1 15 Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara examine where the All Stars concept came from, how the first All Star teams were selected and how they came to play in San Francisco.

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]]> Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara examine where the All Stars concept came from, how the first All Star teams were selected and how they came to play in San Francisco.

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]]> <![CDATA[Is Jim Stynes The GAA's Greatest Export To Another Sport?]]> Wed, 29 Oct 2025 00:05:00 GMT 49:57 6901554e6ec4f3ea1b2fa005 true https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/is-jim-stynes-the-gaas-greatest-export-to-another-sport 6901554e6ec4f3ea1b2fa005 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 is-jim-stynes-the-gaas-greatest-export-to-another-sport full 1 13 In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara look at the remarkable career of Dublin's Jim Stynes. They reveal how he was recruited, what he achieved and his lasting legacy in Australia.

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]]> In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara look at the remarkable career of Dublin's Jim Stynes. They reveal how he was recruited, what he achieved and his lasting legacy in Australia.

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]]> Why Did The GAA Expel The President Of Ireland Why Did The GAA Expel The President Of Ireland Tue, 21 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT 58:04 68f8043b6dd48455cc05cc57 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/why-did-the-gaa-expel-the-president-of-ireland 68f8043b6dd48455cc05cc57 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 why-did-the-gaa-expel-the-president-of-ireland full 1 11 In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara are joined by Cormac Moore, author of 'The GAA v Douglas Hyde' to reveal the complex story of how the GAA came to expel the first President Of The State.

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]]> In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara are joined by Cormac Moore, author of 'The GAA v Douglas Hyde' to reveal the complex story of how the GAA came to expel the first President Of The State.

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]]> When Was The First All Ireland Hurling Final? When Was The First All Ireland Hurling Final? Tue, 14 Oct 2025 23:01:00 GMT 38:04 68eecd115fb0875a11b5a104 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/when-was-the-first-all-ireland-hurling-final 68eecd115fb0875a11b5a104 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 when-was-the-first-all-ireland-hurling-final full 1 9 In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara are joined by Historian, Author and Broadcaster Paul Rouse to discuss the basis of his book 'The Hurlers', that being the playing of the first All Ireland Hurling Final and the chaotic championship that preceded it.

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]]> In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara are joined by Historian, Author and Broadcaster Paul Rouse to discuss the basis of his book 'The Hurlers', that being the playing of the first All Ireland Hurling Final and the chaotic championship that preceded it.

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]]> Who Was The First GAA Team To Wear A Sponsors Logo? Who Was The First GAA Team To Wear A Sponsors Logo? Wed, 08 Oct 2025 06:30:00 GMT 45:25 68e58834de9a2a62c44d7dd6 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/who-was-the-first-gaa-team-to-wear-a-sponsors-logo 68e58834de9a2a62c44d7dd6 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 who-was-the-first-gaa-team-to-wear-a-sponsors-logo full 1 7 The GAA wrestled for years with the issue of sponsorship and in particular Jersey sponsorship. In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara examine how that changed and ask who was the first GAA team to wear a sponsors logo, who followed and the impact that had on the association in the years since.

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]]> The GAA wrestled for years with the issue of sponsorship and in particular Jersey sponsorship. In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara examine how that changed and ask who was the first GAA team to wear a sponsors logo, who followed and the impact that had on the association in the years since.

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]]> Why Do Cork Wear Red? Why Do Cork Wear Red? Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:01:04 GMT 35:43 68dc4cc4597bc7d53fa6ea12 false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/why-do-cork-wear-red 68dc4cc4597bc7d53fa6ea12 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 why-do-cork-wear-red full 1 5 In this episode of Over The Bar – The Gaelic Games History Podcast, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara trace the origins of the Rebel County’s famous jersey. From unexpected twists in history to the lasting legacy of red, they reveal how Cork found its true colours.

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]]> In this episode of Over The Bar – The Gaelic Games History Podcast, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara trace the origins of the Rebel County’s famous jersey. From unexpected twists in history to the lasting legacy of red, they reveal how Cork found its true colours.

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]]> When Was American Football First Played In Croke Park? When Was American Football First Played In Croke Park? Fri, 26 Sep 2025 02:34:31 GMT 43:04 68d5fbb82552b72c20bb095a false https://shows.acast.com/over-the-bar-the-gaa-history-podcast/episodes/when-was-american-football-first-played-in-croke-park 68d5fbb82552b72c20bb095a 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 when-was-american-football-first-played-in-croke-park full 1 3 As Croke Park prepares to host the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings in the NFL this weekend. Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara investigate the game's origin and when America's game was first played on Ireland's hallowed ground.

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]]> As Croke Park prepares to host the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings in the NFL this weekend. Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara investigate the game's origin and when America's game was first played on Ireland's hallowed ground.

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]]> Why Was An All Ireland Final Played In New York? Why Was An All Ireland Final Played In New York? Wed, 24 Sep 2025 00:02:43 GMT 1:01:43 68d335236f2bb8719f676f54 false https://www.overthebar.club 68d335236f2bb8719f676f54 68c0a3340806683f0a3a0412 why-was-an-all-ireland-final-played-in-new-york full 1 1 Why was the 1947 All-Ireland Football Final played in New York’s Polo Grounds? In the very first episode of Over The Bar – The GAA History Podcast, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara are joined by Paul Fitzpatrick to uncover the remarkable story behind the only All-Ireland ever staged outside Ireland. From the politics and post-war backdrop to the players’ journey across the Atlantic, this episode dives into one of the most unique chapters in GAA history.

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]]> Why was the 1947 All-Ireland Football Final played in New York’s Polo Grounds? In the very first episode of Over The Bar – The GAA History Podcast, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara are joined by Paul Fitzpatrick to uncover the remarkable story behind the only All-Ireland ever staged outside Ireland. From the politics and post-war backdrop to the players’ journey across the Atlantic, this episode dives into one of the most unique chapters in GAA history.

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