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The Monday Club

The Monday Club

Written by: The Irish News
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Join the debate with 'The Monday Club', a GAA podcast from The Irish News. Every week our top team will bring you honest opinion, analysis and craic, alongside all the big talking points from the game, on and off the pitch.


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Episodes
  • All-Ireland draw, the two faces of the Ulster Championship, and Antrim hurling’s ongoing crisis
    May 4 2026

    In a bumper podcast, Neil Loughran, Cahair O'Kane and Kenny Archer chat about Monday’s All-Ireland draw - and a huge tie of the round.


    They also look back on an ‘absolutely insane’ weekend of Ulster Championship action, punctuated by Monaghan’s stunning win over Derry.


    Then there was Sunday’s one-sided romp as Armagh dismantled Down in the second Ulster semi at Clones.


    There’s a nod to the quality of personnel at Kieran McGeeney’s disposal, and what lies ahead for Down in the Tailteann Cup following a hugely disappointing afternoon at the office for Conor Laverty’s side.


    Also on this week’s episode, what next for Antrim’s hurlers as the uncertainty surrounding Davy Fitzgerald’s position continues to unfold?


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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • Down’s tactical masterclass in dismantling Donegal and what they can expect from Armagh
    Apr 27 2026

    On this week’s show Neil Loughran is joined by Cahair O’Kane and Paul McConville.


    They look at Down’s shock Ulster Championship win over Donegal and dig deep into exactly how manager Conor Laverty plotted the downfall of the Ulster champions.


    The Mournemen now look forward to an Ulster semi-final with fierce rivals Armagh and the panel size up the task facing Down.


    We also take a look at the other Ulster SFC semi-final between Derry and Monaghan and a glance at how the other provincial championships around the country are progressing.


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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Down have a mountain to climb, while Armagh and Donegal wary of Ulster Championship underdogs
    Apr 20 2026

    The Irish News’ Neil Loughran and Cahair O’Kane are joined by Armagh legend Stefan Campbell to dissect all the main talking points from the GAA.


    They pore over the weekend action and a shock in Leinster which could have implications for Down’s All-Ireland aspirations.


    Westmeath’s win over Meath puts them one win away from a Leinster final and crucially a spot in the Sam Maguire at the expense of the Mournemen, who occupy the number 16 slot at present.


    Things don’t get any easier for Conor Laverty’s men as they make the trip to Letterkenny to face reigning Ulster champions Donegal.


    The panel discuss what chances Down have of pulling off an upset and what they can learn from last year’s Ulster semi-final defeat to Donegal.


    There’s also a look at the other Ulster clash this weekend between Armagh and Fermanagh and why their narrow win over Tyrone might just be the perfect preparation for Kieran McGeeney’s men as they continue their quest for a first Ulster title since 2008.


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    We started here, we stayed here, and we’ve grown with the local business community — working with companies of all sizes.


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    58 mins
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