On the last regular pod of the season, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to select their team of the year and moments of the 2024 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship. We also learned which events the lads reckon they'd excel in at the Olympics and Skehill's unorthodox biscuit eating techniques...The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to take questions from listeners and to discuss Clare's one-point win against Cork to seal their fifth All-Ireland title in an epic of epic finals at Croke Park.They looked at some of the controversial decisions within the match, chatted about who the leading contenders are next season and the dark arts of being a corner-back.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

In part two of Off The Ball's All-Ireland Hurling Final roadshow, Will O'Callaghan and Paul Murphy were joined by two-time All-Star goalkeeper with Cork, Anthony Nash and 2013 All-Ireland winner with Clare, Podge Collins. Limerick's Seamus Flanagan and Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh also took questions from the audience ahead of the All-Ireland final. The lads were at the Bord Gais Theatre to help raise funds for Focus Ireland.Hurling on OTB with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

In the first part of Off The Ball's All-Ireland Hurling Final roadshow, Will O'Callaghan and Paul Murphy were joined their Hurling Pod co-host James Skehill from Galway, as well as Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh and Limerick forward Seamus Flanagan. The lads were at the Bord Gais Theatre to help raise funds for Focus Ireland, and part two features Cork's Anthony Nash and Clare's Podge Collins.Hurling on OTB with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

As Cork and Clare prepare to contest this Sunday's All-Ireland Senior Hurling final, former winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan to try and predict where the game will be won and lost. Naturally, the lads can't agree on a winner, where Clare should play Tony Kelly, or who Cork should use to make him...Tickets are still available for Friday's live roadshow at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre, see offtheball.com/events for full details. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan on a live edition of the pod to take your questions after this weekend's All-Ireland semi-finals. Limerick's bid for five-in-row All-Ireland titles was brought to a halt by a brilliant Cork performance which saw the Rebels set up a repeat of the 2013 decider against Clare. Clare put their losses to Kilkenny in the last two years behind them to score the last six points unanswered to overcome the Leinster kingpins. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

After Davy Fitzgerald confirmed that he's stepping down as Waterford manager after two years in charge, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan on (a slightly delayed) Hurling Pod! The lads also looked at where this weekend's All-Ireland semi-finals will be won and lost as Limerick continue their bid for 5-in-a-row by taking on a resurgent Cork, and Clare look to beat Kilkenny in the Championship for the first time since 1997. Keep an eye out on Off The Ball's social media accounts for ticketing details for the live roadshow at The Bord Gais Theatre on Friday, July 19th. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan a review a pair of lacklustre quarter-finals on a live edition. of The Hurling Pod! They faced accusations of not rating Clare, while marvelling at Shane O'Donnell's skills in the Banner's defeat of Wexford. They discuss whether Rory O'Connor's reds were merited and if Cork have lost momentum since the Munster Championship. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

Cork legend Séan Óg Ó hAilpín joined All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill and host Will O'Callaghan at The Hurling Pod's live roadshow in Dolan's in Limerick, where the night supported Focus Ireland. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Former Clare dual star Podge Collins, All-Ireland under-20 winning manager Leo O'Connor and Cork legend Séan Óg Ó hAilpín joined Skehill, Murph and Will at the Hurling Pod's live show to look ahead to this Saturday's All-Ireland Hurling Quarter-Finals.The Hurling Pod, live in Dolan's in Limerick, with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

After Cork manager Pat Ryan described their performance against Offaly as 'sloppy' and Lee Chin struck 11 points for Wexford in their win at Laois, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review the preliminary quarter-finals. The lads also looked ahead to the quarter-finals next weekend, where Dublin and Clare look to bounce back from provincial final defeats. The Hurling with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Kilkenny forward Eoin Cody joined Will O'Callaghan on a midweek bonus Hurling Pod to chat about their 16-point win against Dublin in the Leinster final, why he feels the team aren't getting enough credit for winning 5-in-a-row in Leinster, Adrian Mullen's performance, and why TJ Reid is chasing medals rather than records. Bord Gáis Energy has announced new customers can avail of 33% off their residential electricity plans for the next 12 months when you switch before June 30th. Fresh from Provincial Hurling Final success in Leinster, Bord Gáis Energy hurling ambassador Eoin Cody was on hand today to launch the new offer. For more information on how to save big on electricity, you can visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/campaigns-info/electricity-plans. Offer excludes Smart Free Time Sat/Sun plan. Ts&Cs apply. See www.bordgaisenergy.ie for details.

Paul Murphy made his return to join James Skehill and Will O'Callaghan for a live pod to react to the Munster and Leinster Hurling finals. Limerick overcame Clare by six-points to become the first county to win six Munster titles in-a-row, while Kilkenny. eased to victory against Dublin at Croke Park. The lads took live questions from the Hurling Pod community, Skehill revealed why he's not allowed near the best biscuits and they revealed the location of their first roadshow of the summer...They'll be back to look at the McDonagh Cup final in more detail on Tuesday morning's OTB Members Pod. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

With Paul Murphy away this week, the lads drafted in 2013 All-Ireland winner with Clare, Podge Collins, for this week's slightly delayed edition of The Hurling Pod.Having both recovered from illness, James Skehill and Will O'Callaghan chatted to Podge about this weekend's Leinster and Munster Hurling finals where Limerick are chasing six in-a-row and Kilkenny five in-a-row in their provinces.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

All-Ireland winners Paul Miurphy. and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to review the final day of games in the Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championships and tackle listeners' questions on a live edition on the Off The Ball YouTube page. Skehill discusses if Henry Shefflin should now depart after Galway's early exit from the Championship, the lads look at whether Clare can topple Limerick in the Munster decider, Liam Cahill's defiant comments about his future and if David Burke deserved to see red. The Hurling Pod with. Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the penultimate. weekend of games in the Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championships. Cork hammered their neighbours Tipperary by 18-points on a day described as a 'dark day for Tipp hurling' by their manager Liam Cahill, as the Premier crashed out of the Championship. Davy Fitzgerald fumed at the decision to award a 65m, which was pointed by. Mark Rodgers, in Waterford's loss to Clare in Ennis. Foiur teams can still qualify in Leinster, but will Dublin feel they left a golden chance to beat Kilkenny behind them at Parnell Park?The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to review a game for the ages between Cork and Limerick in the Munster Hurling Championship with the Rebels keeping their summer alive with a victory against the reigning All-Ireland champions in a thriller on Leeside. The surprises continued in the Leinster Championship, with Carlow earning a draw against their neighbours Kilkenny with a late free from Marty Kavanagh. While Dublin continued their unbeaten start with a comprehensive defeat of Antrim at Parnell Park. The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss Wexford's first Championship win against Galway in 28 years and Tipperary's fightback in injury time to rescue a draw at Waterford. Skehill looks at why Galway are still relying on the class of 2017 and the two lads ponder whether Henry Shefflin is making progress. They also discuss the refereeing decisions which have drawn criticism after the Waterford and Tipperary game and another upcoming weekend without hurling on terrestrial TV. The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back alongside Will O'Callaghan after a dramatic second weekend in the Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championships. The lads discuss Antrim bouncing back from a heavy loss to Kilkenny to earn a win over Wexford, the draw between Galway and Kilkenny in Salthill and Dublin doing enough against Carlow in Leinster. They talk about Clare showing a response in fighting back from seven points down to win at Cork, and Tipperary's disappointing performance at reigning All-Ireland and Munster champions Limerick. The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

After the opening weekend of the Championship, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to eat some humble pie after Waterford's win against Cork following their confident predictions of a Rebel victory at Walsh Park.The lads also break down Limerick's comeback victory over League champions Clare, where the drive for five continued with a stunning display in the last 15 minutes. But what went wrong for a Clare team that had led by nine points?Dublin's unbeaten Championship run against Wexford has stretched to six years after two late goals secured a share of the spoils at Wexford Park, while Kilkenny have some ikey injury concerns ahead of their trip to Galway.The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Ahead of the first weekend of the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championships, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to Sunday's games, with a focus on the meeting of League champions Clare and All-Ireland kingpins Limerick. Skehill also gives an update on Podge Collins the calf, as Murph and Will get an education in farming while Skehill tries to play down his glee about Johnny Glynn being back for Galway. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

After Aidan McCarthy’s 2-10 helped Clare to defeat Kilkenny by a couple of points at Semple Stadium to land their first League title since 2016, the Hurling Pod team assembled for an instant reaction live show. Paul Murphy, James Skehill, and Will O’Callaghan were joined by former Banner dual-player Podge Collins from Thurles and took listeners’ questions live from OTB’s social channels. The Hurling Pod is brought to you by Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to chat about Murph's superb performance while reading the Proclamation of the Irish Republic on Easter Sunday, the upcoming meeting of Kilkenny and Clare in Saturday's National Hurling League final.They also discussed the afternoon throw-in times for the All-Ireland quarter-finals and the Joe McDonagh again playing out in the shadows.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to chat about both semi-finals, as Kilkenny and Clare booked their place in the National Hurling League final. They discuss how the Cats dethroned reigning champions Limerick, Tipperary's issues with frees and some more talking. points. around the performances of referees. Oh, and times they encountered animals on the pitch. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review the last round of the regular section of the National Hurling League. They also take listener questions, including whether league semi-finals are really necessary, if Cork now look the real deal, and why they think Tipperary won't progress from Munster. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the penultimate weekend of the National Hurling League's regular season, they also discussed why there are plenty of reasons for optimism in Wexford, and the return of Johnny Glynn.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

With another break week in the League, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan for Monday's edition of The Hurling Pod, to discuss injuries to Lee Chin and Mark Coleman, whether pundits are too harsh on Cork and the 'tough places to go'!. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy are alongside Will O'Callaghan for Monday's edition of The Hurling Pod, featuring smashed glass, delayed trains, and some chat about the third weekend of the National Hurling League! The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

On a mini bonus episode for this week, Will O'Callaghan sat down with former All-Ireland Hurling final referee Brian Gavin to discuss the failure rate in referee fitness tests, the motion to reform the handpass, and if VAR is needed.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

With a break weekend in the National Hurling League, Paul Murphy, James Skehill, and Will O'Callaghan took on the challenge of picking a best XV with only one player per county allowed.They also chat about Mary I landing their third-ever Fitzgibbon Cup, and ponder whether all three really hate Clare?The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

James Skehill has returned from his holiday to join Paul Murphy and Will O'Callaghan to review the second weekend of the National Hurling League on this week's (slightly delayed) Hurling Pod!The lads look at Tipp's fast start and whether they're now favourites to win the league, Paddy Leavy taking the 'Brick Flick' to new levels and Skehill finding out that all-inclusive is not necessarily all-inclusive...The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

With James Skehill away on holidays, hurling analyst and coach Sean Flynn joined Paul Murphy and Will O'Callaghan to review the main talking points from the first weekend of the National Hurling League. They also discussed how some teams are overcomplicating their approach early in the season, and some of the puck out approaches being adopted as going short is very much back in fashion. Oh, and the lads have received their first-ever fan art! The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Full disclosure: Will forgot to hit record on the first take at this week's podcast. But James Skehill and the returning Paul Murphy powered through on the second attempt. to look ahead to the return of the National Hurling League, answered your comments from last week and even made a bet which will see one of them tattooed at the end of the season. By becoming a member at offtheball.com/join, you'll get an exclusive bumper second podcast each week tackling listeners' questions, previewing the weekend's action, and finding out which TV shows slipped Skehill by in his youth.The Hurling Pod is with Bord Gais Energy - Proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship.

With Paul Murphy hitting the slopes for his first holiday of the year, this week's Monday pod sees James Skehill and Will O'Callaghan reflect on a drama filled All-Ireland Club Hurling final between St Thomas' and O'Loughlin Gaels.By becoming a member at offtheball.com/join, you'll get an exclusive bumper second podcast each week tackling listeners' questions, previewing the weekend's action, and finding out which TV shows slipped Skehill by in his youth.The Hurling Pod is with Bord Gais Energy - Proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship.

The Hurling Pod is back for a third season, with All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joining Will O'Callaghan each week throughout the League and Championship.James and Paul discuss where Sunday's All-Ireland Club Hurling final between St Thomas' and O'Loughlin Gaels will be won and lost, as well what impact Tony Kelly's absence will have on Clare during the League.By becoming a member at offtheball.com/join, you'll get an exclusive bumper second podcast each week tackling listeners' questions, previewing the weekend's action, and finding out which TV shows slipped Skehill by in his youth.The Hurling Pod is with Bord Gais Energy - Proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship.

James Skehill and Paul Murphy are alongside Will O'Callaghan for the last episode of season two of The Hurling Pod. Skehill attempts to pick a combined team from the four-in-a-row Kilkenny and Limerick teams, while the lads also select their best moments of the 2023 inter-county season. Oh, and there's a couple of big announcements... On this week's podcast: (0:00) - The Skehill family welcome a new arrival and the lads are off to support The Killers at Electric Picnic (kinda). Club Championship is up and running. (17:30) - Johnny Glynn is back! But can Galway keep him around? Henry is definitely staying for at least one more year. (33:29) - Should we have criticised Kilkenny more after the All-Ireland Hurling Final? Picking the best match, goal, and point of the 2023 campaign. Tweaks ahead for the Joe McDonagh Cup. (57:56) - Moment of the year (in the Championship and on the podcast). (1:15:43) - Picking a combined Limerick and Kilkenny four-in-a-row team. And taking your questions. Off The Ball has teamed up with Bord Gais Energy to bring you The Hurling Pod. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game - promoting inclusivity in hurling.

James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan for a live edition of the pod to discuss Limerick becoming the only the third county to ever win four successive All-Ireland Hurling titles in a row. On this week's podcast: (0:00) - Skehill forgets how Zoom calls work, Limerick's incredible clinical display in the second half, Kilkenny were blown away by Limerick's relentlessness. (06:14) - Casey's points caught the eye but it was Cian Lynch pulling the strings, Croke Park brings out the best in John Kiely's side, did Kilkenny roll over too easily? (21:00) - Do Kilkenny have new blood coming through for a rebuild? Limerick would have hammered anybody yesterday. Kinnereck's genius and Kiely's passion. (49:13) - The 'scourge' of throw hand passes is being discussed again...John Keenan's performance. (01:03:48) - Is it a loss to not have the minor final before the senior? Move the Jubilee Team presentation back to half-time. (01:10:01) - Picking our team of the year, hurler of the year and young hurler of the year. The Hurling Pod will return... Off The Ball has teamed up with Bord Gais Energy to bring you The Hurling Pod. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game - promoting inclusivity in hurling.

It's All-Ireland weekend so The Hurling Pod gathered some of the greatest of the game to preview this Sunday's final - Joe Canning, Tommy Walsh, Ciarán Carey, James Skehill & Paul Murphy are all alongside Will O'Callaghan live in The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre! Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives | @BGEGAA

The Hurling Pod was LIVE in the Bord Gáis Energy Theatre and to build up to Limerick vs. Kilkenny this weekend, Ciarán Carey & Tommy Walsh joined the lads to reminisce on their own glory days! Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives | @BGEGAA

Galway hurling legend Joe Canning joined The Hurling Pod - Will O'Callaghan, Paul Murphy & James Skehill - live in The Bord Gáis Energy Theatre ahead of this weekend's All-Ireland Hurling final! Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives | @BGEGAA

It's All-Ireland final week and James Skehill and Paul Murphy are alongside Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to the clash of Kilkenny and four-in-a-row chasing Limerick. On this week's pod: (0:00): Wexford searching for a new manager after parting ways with Darragh Egan. Memories of All-Ireland preparations, thoughts on the teams not having traditional banquets in Dublin post-game. Skehill shocks us all with a well-delivered Father Ted reference on twitter. (27:00) - Limerick just ahead of the Cats in All-Ireland finals. Can we read much into the League final this season? David Blanchfield's injury. Does Declan Hannon come back in? (42:00) - Dan Morrissey's excellence at full-back, is he a hurler of the year contender? Will Mike Casey pick up the in-form Eoin Cody? Who should Mikey Butler mark? (57:00) - Your questions...Murphy's Waterford trip, Skehill's pint-carrying qualities, can Arsenal win the Premier League? GAA stars who are Gunners. The noise of an All-Ireland final is incomparable. Michael D impressed by Skehill's size. Limerick 20s v Kilkenny 00s. Predictions. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Check out https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy (eventually) and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to take live questions and comments from The Hurling Pod community following the All-Ireland semi-finals after Limerick and Kilkenny set up a repeat of last season's decider. On this week's pod: (0:00) - Paul Murphy gets stuck in traffic, so James Skehill gets a chance to talk interrupted about how good Eoin Murphy's wonder save was. 'The best save I've ever seen'. (04:46) - Aaron Gillane is now the front-runner as hurler of the year, his incredible catch for the first goal. His positional sense is phenomenal. Galway were in such a strong position after half an hour. Retreating handed the initiative to Limerick. 'You can't try and take on Limerick at their own game'. (15:43) - Did Quaid slowing the match down make that much of a difference really? 'It wasn't the losing of the game for Galway. Galway's body language went down when Limerick started throwing the punches. Shefflin on how Limerick dominated the middle of the field. (33:46) - Fresh from his appearances on BBC, Virgin Media, and OTB across the weekend, four-time All-Star Paul Murphy joins the pod! 'I didn't even have the luxury to get changed'. Murph explains how he looked after Skehill on Saturday afternoon. Cian Lynch's involvement in the game and helping make Limerick tick. (45:07) - Clare went away from what's been effective for them by deploying a sweeper in the first half against Kilkenny. It's unfair to claim that Clare only rise their game against Limerick. 'Clare have been brilliant this year'. Should the advantage have been played to allow Rodgers to hit the net? Inconsistency in refereeing decisions. (58:00) - 'Get your pen ready Skehill, it's Mikey Butler watch time!'. Kilkenny All-Star again impresses on Tony Kelly. Who should Butler pick up in the final? Will Kilkenny use Huw Lawlor on Gillane? Eoin Cody in red-hot form. TJ Reid moves to the top of the All-Ireland scoring list. (01:12:00) - Knowing when to go long and when to go short with puck outs. The work teams do ahead of big games on restarts. The swear jar is overflowing in the Skehill house. (01:28:00) - TJ Reid could surpass Henry Shefflin as Kilkenny's greatest ever. 'He's the most talented player of my generation'. It's splitting hairs between TJ, Henry, and Shefflin. Will Lohan and Shefflin stay in their positions? Adrian Mullen's electric pink boots. Richie Hogan's cameo. Cillian Buckley's wedding on the eve of the final. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Check out https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

Ahead of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling semi-finals this weekend, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to Limerick against Galway and Clare's clash with Kilkenny. (0:00) - Some unusual feedback was addressed...does Murph look like a young Liam Neeson? Did the lads take the hatchet to Clare last week? Will's Crappy Quiz nightmare. (14:14) - Are Galway closer to Limerick this year? Who should pick Aaron Gillane? Rumours abound about who Limerick will play at 6. (32:43) - Being flexible as a defender when the opposition make switches in game in their forwards. System versus man marking. Bolters in big games like Wally Walsh and Shane O'Donnell. (54:43) - Tom Morrisey a contender for hurler of the year? 'I don't see a lot in it on Saturday'. Galway shouldn't change to counteract Limerick. (01:04:55) - Is it fair that Clare are favourites against Kilkenny? The Banner are better than last year. Kilkenny's injuries. (01:26:54) - Clare need to get Tony Kelly away from Mikey Butler. Conlan is crucial. Why forwards should bounce shots. Leading contenders for young hurler of the year. Planning a live pod for this Sunday... Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Check out https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan to discuss whether Skehill still hates Tipp after their third consecutive Championship win against the Premier, as well as Clare's goal rush in their defeat of Dublin in the other quarter-final. On this week's podcast: (0:00) - Skehill answers his critics after Galway knock out Tipperary out of the Championship on the same week he saved the hay. We're heading to the Bord Gais Theatre on July 20th for a very special live show. (15:13) - Were the quarter-finals a bit of a disappointment? Conor Whelan is in with a shout of being hurler of the year. Why Whelan is so hard to mark. (27:25) - Nervy finish for Galway after the McGrath goal, missed chances for the Tribesmen. (36:11) - Were Tipperary not up for the fight? Liam Cahill's preparation of teams, why have they not hit top gear in the summer two years in a row. (49:28) - Cathal Mannion's role and will he have a different one against Limerick? (54:24) - Clare's running game is too much for Dublin. Donal Burke's injury and Clare's goal rush before half-time. The Banners' injury concerns. (01:07:51) - Answering your questions from instagram and twitter. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Check out https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan to discuss the impact of Declan Hannon's injury on Limerick, Tipperary's record win against Offaly, and whether the McDonagh Cup finalists should enter the All-Ireland Series? They also preview this weekend's Quarter-Finals at the Gaelic Grounds. On the pod this week: (0:00) - Gaelic Grounds to host the All-Ireland Hurling Quarter-Finals. Limerick captain Declan Hannon will miss the All-Ireland semi-finals with a knee injury, how do the holders replace him? (15:43) - John Kiely's panel are being tested, would he consider Gearoid Hegarty at centre-back? Who is the leading contender for hurler of the year? (22:12) - Tipperary's record scoring total against Offaly. The hunger shown by Liam Cahill's team. A massive gulp for Offaly to try and close. Faithful boss Johnny Kelly on whether the McDonagh Cup final teams should be in the All-Ireland Series. (42:04) - Why oh why was Carlow v Dublin not on GAAGO? McDonagh Cup winners were competitive for an hour. Targets for Leinster next season. (50:12) - Do Dublin have any chance against Clare? Could Clare have one eye on Kilkenny? (01:08:00) - 'Jaysus I hate Tipperary'. Potentially a thriller between the Premier and the Tribesmen. Skehill is sick of people calling Galway inconsistent. (01:21:00) - Seamus Callanan reaches 40 Championship games from play, how he became more than just a scorer. (01:35:00) - Skehill has been researching gaelic football. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. The Hurling Pod has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/bgegaa

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan and the Hurling Pod community live to discuss the fall-out from the Munster and Leinster finals. Cillian Buckley's last-gasp goal handed Kilkenny their 75th Leinster title while Aaron Gillane led the scoring for Limerick as they edged out Clare to make it a historic five Munster crowns on the bounce. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. The Hurling Pod has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/bgegaa

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan ahead of this Sunday's Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championship finals, they also discuss last Sunday's under-20 and minor All-Ireland deciders and debate whether Joe Canning or TJ Reid were the best player of their era. On this week's podcast: (0:00) - Eoghan Gunning stars as Clare overcome Galway in the All-Ireland MHC final. Galway's most disappointing performance of the season. The superb turnaround in underage fortunes for the Banner. Skehill meets Clare fans (and critics) of the pod. (10:38) - Semple Stadium double header made for a great occasion, could the GAA pair the finals together from now on? Cork's superb athleticism and fine recent record in the All-Ireland under-20 Championship. Should there have been more protection from the ref for the Offaly forwards? Head hits again up for discussion. (22:36) - Should the Munster SHC final have been fixed for the Gaelic Grounds? Clare will have zero fear. Slehill and Murphy think the visitors can end their wait for provincial success. (44:54) - Will the All-Ireland winners come from their Munster final? (51:43) - Kilkenny and Galway meet again in the Leinster final, what have we learned from both teams so far? Can Galway find some consistency? Adrian Mullin's injury. (01:03:36) - Joe Molloy lobs a grenade by asking the lads to pick who is better between TJ Reid and Joe Canning. Did Kilkenny pay any attention to Joe's comments in 2012? Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. The Hurling Pod has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/bgegaa

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan live to take your questions and discuss after the final day of the round-robin section in Munster and Leinster. Wexford won a thriller against Kilkenny in secure their Leinster SHC status, did Dublin miss a golden chance to reach the final? It's Limerick against Clare again in the Munster decider, while Tipperary advance to the All-Ireland series, despite their defeat to Waterford. And Carlow on a thrilling Joe McDonagh Cup final against Offaly to return to the top table. (0:00) - Wexford dig deep to overcome Kilkenny to preserve their place in Leinster. Why was it not available to watch on GAAGO? (10:12) - Limerick advance to the Munster final by beating Cork, are Cork one of the best teams to exit at the round-robin stage? Improvements from the Rebels in 2023. (21:01) - 'I got you Adrian, I got you...'...Skehill's twitter mic drop. Cork conceding goal chances. Cian Lynch starting on the bench. Was the Limerick penalty a penalty? Limerick on an upward trajectory. Anthony Nash to join the pod. (37:30) - Aaron Gillane's cuteness makes him so dangerous, he has the best dark arts as a forward. Are Clare favourites for the Munster final? Cleary a big loss for Clare. (41:30) - Waterford rip up the script with back-to-back wins against Tipperary. Were Tipp tired or complacent? Has Davy saved his job? Billy Nolan playing well outfield. (51:00) - Davy Fitzgerald on criticism of Waterford while also taking a shot at Brian Lohan. Would Waterford have qualified in Leinster? And would Galway or Kilkenny get through in Munster? 'Don't tell the listeners to shut up, Skehill!". Kick up the arse for Tipp. (01:16:00) - Who is winning Leinster? Galway's Jekyll and Hyde display against Dublin. Dubs will be happy with their Leinster campaign and Croke Park suited their pace. (01:27:00) - Conor Whelan might need to change position. Does a Leinster title really mean that much to Kilkenny? Galway's injuries this season. Skehill on recovering from shoulder issues. Who do Clare play at full-back if Cleary is out of the Munster final. (01:38:00) - A brilliant Joe McDonagh final where Carlow edged out Offaly after extra-time. 'Carlow knew what they're about'. Tom Mulllaly's golden touch. Offaly's wides coming back to haunt them. Exciting Sunday at Semple Stadium ahead with the under-20s and the minor finals. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan for another live edition of The Hurling Pod where the lads took your questions following an absorbing weekend where Clare edged out Cork to qualify for the Munster final, Westmeath came back from 17 points down to defeat Wexford and Limerick and Tipperary couldn't be separated. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

In a bonus pod, exclusive to The Hurling Pod feed, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill address listeners' questions and Skehill finally pulls back the curtain on his inter-county draft... Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

As Waterford exit the Championship in the group stages again, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan on The Hurling Pod to assess what's gone wrong for the Deise. On this week's pod: (0:00) - Skehill reveals he's spent 5 weeks preparing his draft. NFL fandom runs deep in hurling circles. (5:54) - Waterford lose their 6th straight Munster SHC game and Lohan has knocked Davy out of the Championship again. (11:16) - What was Waterford's warm-up huddle about? Is their system 'broken'? Puck-out strategy, players not in their best positions. (24:01) - Waterford's issues run deeper than just the senior team, the players also need to take responsibility. (39:38) - Clare's performance wasn't perfect but getting the two-points is what mattered. Tony Kelly's 13 points, Clare's aggressive tackling is working, tightening up at the back. This weekend's Munster games set up beautifully. (46:42) - What kind of response can we expect from Limerick this weekend against Tipperary? Forde's absence a 'huge blow' for Tipp. Tweaks Cahill can make in defence. (59:43) - How to deal with playacting in an attempt to get opponents booked or sent-off? More dangerous hit hits this week. Who would Murphy like to win the All-Ireland outside of Kilkenny? Is the sweeper now dying out? Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

In a bonus pod, exclusive to The Hurling Pod feed, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill address listeners' questions including whether referees need to be more strict on high tackles and which former opponents they would have loved to have as a teammate. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan on The Hurling Pod to reflect on a thriller between neighbours Cork and Tipperary at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Dublin edging out Wexford for a crucial victory at Croke Park and to discuss the current debate around TV rights and prime hurling games being behind a paywall. Hurling, It’s Anyone’s Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people’s lives. For full competition details, please visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the second weekend of the Hurling Championship, including Clare inflicting a first Championship defeat on Limerick in 17 games, Cork's getting off to a flyer against Waterford, and Henry Shefllin's Galway taking a point on his return to his home county, Kilkenny. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy.

After the first round of games in the Munster and Hurling Championships, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan for a live version of the podcast. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and the Legends Tour Series at Croke Park. (0:00) - Our first live version of The Hurling Pod. Waterford give Limerick a good rattle but did they miss a chance to inflict a defeat? (16:44) - The cost to the Deise of losing De Burca to a season-ending injury. Dessie Hutchinson's role. Credit to Davy. (23:45) - Assessing the big refereeing calls at Semple Stadium. More retrospective bans ahead? John Kiely calls out 'bullshite' hype about his team, are Limerick being reffed fairly? (35:19) - Tipp go goal crazy against Clare. Are the Premier 'back'? Cathal Barrett's man marking job on Tony Kelly. (47:28) - Psychological impact of Tipp's win for the rest of their campaign. Clare's wides and soft goals hurt them. Bouncing back from a goalkeeping error. Clare 'behind the 8 ball'. Do Clare change keeper for Limerick? (01:11:11) - Does Skehill give Davy credit for how he set his team up against Limerick? Thriller between Antrim and Dublin in the Leinster Championship. Dublin need to win against Westmeath. TJ Reid returns for Kilkenny in rout of Westmeath. Billy Drennan in a moon boot. (01:21:40) - Galway recover from conceding early goals to defeat Wexford. Models need Reck and Chin. Evan Niland shooting the lights out. Kilkenny v Galway feels huge this weekend. Pushing back the Skehill draft and Fr Ted for later this week...

Another Wednesday, another bonus episode - available only here on The Hurling Pod feed. Skehill and Murphy answer your questions and comments, including who will win hurler of the year? And young hurler of the year? The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and the Legends Tour Series at Croke Park.

Ahead of the opening weekend of the Munster and Leinster Championships - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and Legends Tour Series at Croke Park. (0:00) - Murph returns from holiday with his lawnmower still intact. Will's imposter in Westport. Skehill bottles going to Aintree. (12:43) - Come take us on in Fantasy Hurling, only two competitive games this weekend? (18:53) - The lads aren't having the Leinster Championship being written off as a second-rate competition. Are Kilkenny a soft touch? Picking the qualifiers from Leinster. (30:50) - Wexford's long wait for a win against Galway will continue...Can Antrim make the most of home advantage against Dublin? (42:02) - How do Kilkenny use their opener against Westmeath? Will TJ play? (46:27) - Who will make it out of Munster? Limerick could beat Waterford by double-digits. (51:12) - Hegarty doesn't mind Limerick being disliked by other counties. Kiely's dominance over Waterford in Championship. Waterford will struggle to qualify. (01:02:55) - Previewing the game of the weekend between Clare and Tipperary. Offaly top the McDonagh Cup standings after two rounds.

Another Wednesday, another bonus episode - available only here on The Hurling Pod feed. Skehill and Murphy answer your questions and comments, including are Clare and Galway coming in under the radar? Which of the two lads has never seen Father Ted and which one used a brand new hurley in an All-Ireland final? The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and the Legends Tour Series at Croke Park.

With Limerick crowned League champions after a comprehensive win against Kilkenny - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and Legends Tour Series at Croke Park. (0:00) - Limerick crush Kilkenny in the League Final. Will and Paul get a shout-out on TG4's coverage (but Skehill doesn't) (16:37) - Barry Nash as comfortable in front of the opposition goal as when defending his own. Kiely wants Limerick to chase goals this summer. (28:49) - Short creation is as important as counting the wides. Kilkenny played two many low-percentage passes to their forwards. Limerick don't need to introduce many new players. (46:03) - Aaron Niland again shows his eye for goal. Racist comment made to Lee Chin at charity game. What's the right punishment? (01:04:22) - Wins for Offaly, Carlow and Kerry on the opening day of the Joe McDonagh Cup.

Another Wednesday, another bonus episode - available only here on The Hurling Pod feed. Skehill and Murphy answer your questions and comments, including whether illegal hand passes are becoming a big issue again ahead of the Championship, was hurling really better in the old days? And they attempt to pick a best XV of Sunday Game pundits. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and the Legends Tour Series at Croke Park.

With Offaly crowned Division Two A champions and an intriguing Division One decider between Limerick and Kilkenny ahead - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and Legends Tour Series at Croke Park. (0:00) - Pairc Ui Chaoimh the right venue for the Division One League final? A chance for Kilkenny to land a psychological blow against Limerick? (14:32) - Limerick can still go up another level. Quaid it the glue that holds it together. Unbeaten Championship run under John Kiely. Kilkenny are still building. (29:10) - Picking the best of the rest to beat Limerick (including a non-current inter-county hurler!). How many Limerick players could be left out of the best XV in the country? (54:47) - Offaly returning to Division One, fixture schedule pile-up. Still an excellent campaign for Kildare.

Another Wednesday, another bonus episode - available only here on The Hurling Pod feed. Skehill and Murphy answer your questions, including the feedback to James' comments about Davy Fitzgerald last week and why Kilkenny made sure Tommy Walsh came out to celebrate their 2014 All-Ireland success. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gáis Energy - proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and the Legends Tour Series at Croke Park.

With Limerick and Kilkenny through to the Division One League final, James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and Legends Tour Series at Croke Park. On this week's show: (00:00) – The Hurling Pod has a new sponsor after a record-breaking episode last week. (06:39) – Limerick's strong second-half performances against Tipperary are becoming a trend. (16:47) - Can Tipperary's first-half work rate be sustained over 70 minutes? (29:46) - Tipperary's changing panel v Limerick's consistent group since 2018. (36:25) - Will TJ Reid resume as Kilkenny's free taker when he returns? (43:43) - Should Will O'Donoghue receive a suspension? Were we wrong to expect more from Cork? (52:31) - Cork going out with a whimper. Red card justified. Kilkenny didn't make use of the extra man. (01:06:41) - Should red cards carry from League to Championship? Westmeath's goals help them stay up at Laois' expense. Offaly and Kildare to meet in the Two A decider. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

With the semi-final line-up complete in the National Hurling League - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Minimal TV coverage for the last round of the Hurling League. (08:25) – Why oh why is Dessie Hutchinson still playing so deep for Waterford?! (17:12) - 'We've seen this time and time again" with Davy Fitzgerald. (28:07) - Home advantage should have to be earned in the semi-finals. Kilkenny's forward options. (49:00) - Can Tipperary beat Limerick this Saturday night? Laois and Westmeath fighting to stay up. (57:38) Wexford's walking wounded, Cork building a panel, Limerick going out to win the League. (1:05:00) David Burke's injury a big blow to Galway. Kildare on the cusp of promotion. Your questions. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Another Wednesday, another bonus episode - available only here on The Hurling Pod feed. Skehill and Murphy answer your questions, including who Skehill most hated conceding a goal against and Murph tells us about a chance encounter with Conor Moore. A new episode of The Hurling Pod drops every Monday evening, subscribe in The Hurling Pod or OTB GAA feeds.

After the penultimate round of games in the National League - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Tipperary beat Waterford in a game full of needle. Are Waterford getting the most from Bennett and Hutchinson with their system? (21:36) – Waterford picking up red cards, teams still training hard during the League. Did Dublin look leggy against Kilkenny? (36:34) - Antrim beat Laois to preserve their Division One status. Jake Morris the new Lar? Potentially exciting semi-final line-up. (48:52) - Wexford pick up more injuries but showed a reaction in their loss to Cork. Rebels top Division One A. (01:00:09) - Tony Kelly scoreless as Clare led early lead slip against Galway. Limerick welcome back big guns in 12 point win at Westmeath. Kildare and Offaly showdown on Division Two A's final day for a place in the decider. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

It's another midweek bonus episode, available only here on The Hurling Pod feed. Skehill and Murphy answer your questions, including how Limerick don't give up goal chances, Tipperary's chance in Munster and Skehill on devouring 40z steaks. A new episode of The Hurling Pod drops every Monday evening, subscribe in The Hurling Pod or OTB GAA feeds.

The Hurling Pod is welcoming the return of the League after another break - as James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Some jealousy of the Football League, teams going on warm-weather training camps (and some on colder ones). (18:58) – Should goals now be worth four points? Super 11s memories, love for the shot-clock. (29:04) - Kyle Hayes' ban. Is there creeping resentment of Limerick? Skehill managed to dodge a week of Love Island! Celebrity boxing. (37:45) - A feast of hurling matches on TV this weekend. We'll learn a lot about Waterford after Saturday's clash with Tipperary. When predictions go wrong... (48:46) - Wounded Wexford prepare to take on Cork. (55:30) - Important meeting of Clare and Galway, Westmeath need another fighting performance against Limerick, Kilkenny to bully Dublin again? Relegation four-pointer between Antrim and Laois. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back for a bonus episode with Will O'Callaghan. The lads answer your questions on an extended Matters Arising.

The Hurling Pod breaks down the third weekend of the League - as James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Only one televised match!? Love Island ruining Skehill's viewing. 'I was right' about gaelic football. (11:36) – Limerick's first League win at Galway since 2018. (28:17) - Clare go goal crazy in hammering Wexford. Have some Wexford players lost their chance for the year? (48:00) - Cork go 3 from 3 but Westmeath battle to the end. Tipperary beat Dublin on their return to Croke Park. (1:01:00) - Bryan O'Mara's best position and Murph breaks down being a modern full back line defender. Waterford 'average' in their win against Antrim while Kilkenny see off Laois. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

The Hurling Pod is addressing your questions in our new segment, 'Matters Arising' - as James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Galway's minors get the green light to join the Leinster Championship. (09:55) – Will we ever move away from the provincial championships? (23:48) - Who will win Galway this year? Does the current League structure work for the counties in the middle? (37:53) -How do Ulster counties close the gap? (43:25) - Most underrated managers, and underrated hurler suggestions. (50:53) - Will Croke Park suit Dublin this Saturday? Tipperary's injuries and Bubbles' retirement. (1:02:00) - Kerry's barrier to Munster SHC is removed at Congress, weekend preview. (01:18:30) - Week one of 'What Grinds Skehill's Gears'. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

The Hurling Pod deep dives into weekend two of the National Hurling League! - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Limerick's young guns impress in their 'six-point hammering' of Clare (15:20) – Clare looked flat at the Gaelic Grounds, Cork bang in the goals in defeating Galway. (24:49) - Cork back up their performance against Limerick. Galway putting in heavy training? (34:00) - Standard of what we've seen in the League so far. (43:10) - Kilkenny gave the inch to Tipp in Nowlan Park rout. Skehill's goalkeeping masterclass. Midas touch from Liam Cahill? (01:04:00) - Davy's man behind the wire and goalkeeper instructions. (01:19:00) - Wexford's win at Westmeath, fight for Lake County to stay up, Dublin remain unbeaten. (01:30:00) - Power rankings after two rounds and underrated players. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

The Hurling Pod has returned for season 2! - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – We're back a bit later than planned, Murph's kicking football again this year while Skehill is part of the Galway minor management. (06:16) – Cork overcome Limerick after a strong second-half showing at PUC. Limerick feeling their way into the year again. Cork's improved work-rate. (21:01) - Cork's mentality, Walsh Cup success for Galway as Wexford's wayward shooting haunts them. (39:31) - How important would win against Limerick be for Clare? Skehill's very early power rankings. (46:01) - Have Waterford addressed what went wrong last summer? Draw at Fraher Field. (01:02:42) - What is the league worth to teams now. (01:11:00) - Tipperary's changes under Cahill ahead of going to Kilkenny. (01:22:05) - Smart sliothars and players to watch. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 23 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Brian Cody calls time on a glittering 24 years in charge of Kilkenny. Who should replace him? Cody's distant relationship with players. (35:33) – Padraic Maher joins the Tipp management set-up, just months after his retirement. (42:19) - Yout questions from last week. Most valuable Limerick player. Will Galway target the League next year. Could Shefflin go straight to Kilkenny. Are Limerick coming back to the pack? (50:58) - The end of season awards, best 15, young hurler, villain, unsung hero and points and goals of the year. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 22 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Kilkenny go out on their shield but Limerick are All-Ireland champions for the fourth time in five seasons. (10:37) – How many more crowns can this Limerick team win? Hegarty is the biggest big match player around. (22:17) – Were Kilkenny too slow to make changes in their half-back line? Limerick's puck out strategy paying off. Declan Hannon's leadership. (36:01) - Hannon making Cian Lynch part of the Liam McCarthy presentation. Were Kilkenny hard done by on frees? Skehill is not happy with the umpires. (44:38) - Richie Hogan's Croke Park swansong? TJ Reid's excellent performance in (54:00) - Best All-Ireland final since 2014? Hurler of the year contenders. (01:06.08) - Liam Cahill set to succeed Colm Bonnar in Tipperary. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 21 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Paul Murphy adds an All-Ireland Junior Football medal to his collection, where can Kilkenny football go from here? (12:15) – James and Paul on what All-Ireland final week is like for players. Experience of finals a benefit for Limerick? Unlikely heroes in deciders. (23:37) – Will Limerick start Cian Lynch? Who will Kilkenny deploy Mikey Butler on? (31:00) - Kilkenny to stick the same 15 as the semi-final win? Using TJ Reid as bait...The most effective way to use Adrian Mullen and Eoin Cody. (45:00) - Are Limerick set to put in another superb final performance or can Kilkenny disrupt their flow? (50:02) - James Skehill's pre game player rankings. Diarmuid O'Sullivan praise for Murphy but none for Skehill...Kilkenny's bench options. Will Richie Hogan see game time? Murphy doesn't hold back on his prediction. (1:06:50) - Dream teams of players within 30 miles of your club. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 20 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Galway's shooting comes back to haunt them but Shefflin's side push Limerick all the way. David Reidy's impact for Limerick. Hayes or Lynch at 11 for All-Ireland Final? (23:53) – Mikey Butler's man-marking job on Tony Kelly, Clare's long ball approach not working, Adrian Mullen stars for the Cats. (42:31) – Would this be Brian Cody's best achievement as manager if they lift the Liam McCarthy this season? (49:04) - Tipperary strike late to win thrilling All-Ireland Minor Hurling final. Were Offaly hard done by? (56:14) - An apology to Paul Murphy, Skehill's fall in Limerick and his Fantasy Hurling prowess. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 19 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Four best teams in the country set to clash this weekend at Croke Park. Clare to get their first Championship win against Cody? Kilkenny's superb semi-final record. (18:56) – Will McInerney be back for Galway? What Galway need to do against Limerick. Does Cian Lynch come straight into the Treaty side? (43:02) – Skehill winning matches in Limerick. Eoghan O'Donnell sticking with Dublin footballers? Limerick v Galway predictions. (53:40) - Looking ahead to Clare v Kilkenny. Do Kilkenny know their best team? Clare's selection decisions in full-back line. (1:11:26) - Picking our Hurling 5-a-side teams... Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 18 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – The Hurling Pod is heading to Limerick for a live show next week, change to CCCC procedures, black card gone missing? (19:36) – Clare rally late to defeat impressive Wexford. (52:15) – Banner boss Brian Lohan on their performance. (55:55) - Cork's poor shooting costs them as Galway advance to face Limerick. (1:21:20) - All-Ireland Minor Hurling semis, best young hurler of the senior championship to date. (1:24:00) -Damian Casey RIP. (1:28:00) - Tommy Walsh on Saturday's quarter-finals. (1:36:01) - Tipp win a classic against Galway to set up an All-Ireland Minor final against Offaly. Tony Forristal memories. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 17 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Murph could be playing football in Croke Park ahead of an All-Ireland semi-final, the fall-out from the retrospective bans handed out last weekend. (27:19) – Cork and Wexford advance to All-Ireland Quarter-Finals, are Antrim and Kerry getting fair promotion? GAAGO coverage. (40:56) – Skehill addresses criticism of Galway's performance against Kilkenny, Cork's improvements, Horgan on the bench again? (1:06:20) - Clare versus Wexford preview, Clare hangover from Munster final? (1:21:20) - All-Ireland Minor Hurling semis, best young hurler of the senior championship to date. (1:35:10) - Interview with Westmeath's Derek McNicholas, the longest-serving current player in the senior championship. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 16 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Limerick land their 4th successive Munster title, overcoming Clare in a thriller after extra time. (32:58) – Reaction from Clare boss Brian Lohan and Limerick manager John Kiely. Will Cian Lynch be fit for the semi-finals? (42:11) – TJ Reid's frees helped Kilkenny defeat Galway and land a 74th Leinster title and 18th of the Cody era. (1:03:00) - Yes we're talking about another handshake between Cody and Shefflin. (1:15:33) - Antrim overcome dogged Kerry in the Joe McDonagh Cup final, low attendance at Croke Park on Saturday, McDonagh Cup coverage, Cahill staying at Waterford. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 15 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – When Taylor Swift sent Kilkenny and Galway to Thurles, players getting their summer back, Shefflin doing a ROG? (20:11) – Limerick v Clare go head to head in the sold-out Munster Hurling final. (45:45) – Shefflin v Cody II as Kilkenny go for three-in-a-row Leinsters against Galway. (1:05:02) - Talk to the audience, your comments, and questions answered from last week's pod. (1:13:05) - Skehill on mean tweets, GAA Catfishing and the lads tip Antrim to beat Kerry. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 14 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Wexford win at Kilkenny to secure place in All-Ireland Series. (25:02) – All-Ireland under-20 success for a Kilkenny side playing a different style to their seniors. Skehill's top 5 form forwards. (37:36) – Galway see off Dublin. End of the road for Mattie Kenny? Eddie Brennan an ideal fit for Dublin? (51:42) - Sunday Game again debates the split season mid season. Should Kerry have to win a playoff? (1:00:04) - Westmeath are staying up. Clarification on Hegarty v Fitzgerald incident discussion. (1:15:17) - Wheels off for Waterford as the Clare machine motors on. Will Cahill stay in Waterford? (1:34:04) - Cork hammer Tipperary to qualify. Miserable day for Tipp at Semple as they are outnumbered by Cork fans at home. (1:45:11) - Festival atmosphere at the Leinster Minor Hurling final. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 13 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Munster and Leinster SHCs go down to the last day. Cork deliver under pressure. (30:11) – Contentious red cards. (1:03:46) – Clare and Limerick draw and set to meet again in Munster final. Should penalties be used at minor? (1:44:00) – Westmeath draw with Wexford, Leinster SHC final day preview. (2:04:54) - Was Joe Canning resented by his teammates in Galway? Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

Welcome to Episode 12 of The Hurling Pod - James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back talking Hurling with Will O'Callaghan. On this week's show: (00:00) – Is Paul Murphy about to move to The Football Pod? (08:48) – Limerick's late flurry sees them defeat Tipperary. (24:20) – Should Gillane have seen red? Is he the form hurler in the country? How to mark him... (51:43) – Can Clare topple Limerick this weekend? Cork v Waterford. (01:00:39) – Hogie's record moment was missed... (01:16:00) – Leinster Championship preview. (01:22:30) – Leinster and Offaly into rare Leinster Minor Hurling final... Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed or in 'The Hurling Pod' feed.

On Episode 11 of The Hurling Pod, former Galway keeper James Skehill and ex Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the handshake felt across the GAA world between Brian Cody and Henry Shefflin after the Tribesmen's win in Salthill. They also looked at how Clare impressed in backing up their win against Tipperary with another Thurles triumph, this time against League finalists Cork. There's a preview of this Sunday's meeting of Tipperary and Limerick and the lads answer your questions arising from the weekend.

Paul Murphy makes his return from his honeymoon to join James Skehill and Will O'Callaghan in reviewing the second weekend of the Leinster and Munster Hurling Championships. Limerick survived a succession of injuries to beat Waterford in a cracker, Clare blew Munster wide open with a stunning performance to overcome Tipperary. Dublin took a big step toward the Leinster decider with a one-point win at Dublin while Galway and Kilkenny eased to victories against Westmeath and Laois and respectively. And we take your questions.

With Paul Murphy away on honeymoon, James Skehill and Will O'Callaghan look back on the opening weekend in the Leinster and Munster Senior Championships on The Hurling Pod. We got a glimpse of the real Limerick in their victory at Cork, while League champions Waterford ground out a win against Tipperary. Did Galway throw away a winning position at Wexford? The lads also answer your questions and preview this weekend's games.

With the dust now settled after the League, we look ahead to the first weekend of the Championship on The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy.  Former Kilkenny defender Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to give their predictions on the three teams who will qualify from Munster and Leinster and considered how far reigning champions Limerick are ahead of the pack. The lads also discussed the recent fall-out around the under-14 development panel in Offaly and the potential impact of forcing talented children to specialise early in their sporting careers. Timestamps: 0:00 - 11:42 - Welcome back Munster and Leinster round-robin. 11:42 - 25:46 - Who will qualify from Leinster? Has Shefflin improved Galway? 25:46 - 43:29 - Wexford or Dublin to qualify? Where are Kilkenny at? Laois and Westmeath battling against the drop. 43:29 - 1:05:08 - Limerick still favourites, Cork and Waterford to join them in qualifying? 1:05:08 - 1:14:01 - Can Tipperary or Clare reach the Munster final? 1:14:01 - end - Player development panel controversy and charters for 14 year-olds. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Waterford have underlined their Championship potential by landing their fourth Allianz National Hurling title with a nine-point win against Cork at Semple Stadium while Westmeath put five goals past Down in securing a straight return to the top-flight. Timestamps: 0:00 - 19:55 - Stephen Bennett runs riot in the Deise's victory against Cork. 19:55 - 29:48 - Waterford selection options and are they Limerick's closest challengers? 29:48 - 44:30 - What Cork need to improve ahead of the Championship. 44:30 - 1:00:05 - Davy Glennon's hat trick helps Westmeath overcome Down in the Division Two Final. 1:00:05 - 1:12:03 - Outfielders becoming goalkeepers late in their inter-county career. 1:12:03 - end - Players locking their managers out following big defeats and your questions. Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Skehill joined OTB's Will O'Callaghan to look back on the Thurles' deciders and to answer your questions from last week's pod. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts. Download the brand new OTB Sports App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We've got you covered! Subscribe to OTB Sports's YouTube channel for more videos, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest sporting news and content.

With Waterford and Cork through to the Allianz National Hurling League Final, former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Skehill joined OTB's Will O'Callaghan to look back on their semi-final wins last weekend. The lads also updated their Power Rankings with the start of the Championship looming and discussed Antrim staying in the top flight. Timestamps: 0:00 - 32:21 - Waterford blitz Wexford with a dominant semi-final victory. 32:21 - 36:31 - Free takers. 36:31 - 43:54 - Aussie Gleeson's moment of madness. 43:54 - 53:17 - Power rankings update and short Championship prep window. 53:17 - 1:14:52 - Questions marks about Cork ahead of League final? 1:14:52 - end - Westmeath and Down slug it out to replace Offaly in Division One. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts. Download the brand new OTB Sports App in the Play Store & App Store right now! We've got you covered! Subscribe to OTB Sports's YouTube channel for more videos, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter for the latest sporting news and content.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the end of the regular section of the League, this weekend's semi-finals and James becoming part of ITV Racing's Cheltenham coverage after Flooring Porter's win in the Stayers'. They also chat about James taking some blowback from his top five most valuable hurlers and Paul selects his rising star of the year to date. Timestamps 0:00 - 6:27 - Skehill cheering on Flooring Porter at Cheltenham 6:27 - 14:52 - Is the Hurling League a farce? 14:52 - 33:16 - Kilkenny overcome Waterford to top 1B, Leinster tough to call? 33:16 - 46:56 - Rory O'Connor on fire, Waterford v Wexford preview. 46:56 - 58:36 - Cork preparing to take on Kilkenny. 58:36 - 1:05:08 - Stars of the league. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy. Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the possibility of a strike over player expenses this weekend and previewed the final round of fixtures in the regular section in Division One. They also chat about retirement u-turns on the back of Tom Brady's NFL return, pick their top five hurlers in the game right now and answer your questions and comments. Timestamps 0:00 - 30:50 - Player expenses, the possibility of a strike this weekend, capping training sessions? 30:50 - 49:45 - Preview of Sunday's Division One League matches 49:45 - 1:05:29 - Tom Brady's retirement u-turn, did the lads ever consider going back? 1:05:29 - 1:14:05 - The introduction of the smart sliothar, dirty tactics with a bag of balls, yellow ball needed? 1:14:05 - 1:29:21 - Paul and James pick their top five most valuable hurlers right now. 1:29:21 - end - Your comments and questions. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy.  Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to look back on a weekend where Cork and Wexford qualified for the Division One League semi-finals, Kilkenny eased to victory at Dublin, Laois overcame Antrim to stay up, and Waterford enjoyed a big win over Tipperary. The lads also answered your questions and comments from the first two episodes. Timestamps: 0:00 - 15:00: Limerick still awaiting their first win. 15:00 - 33:31 : Winding up opponents and Kilkenny's stroll at Parnell Park. 33:31 - 43:03: Waterford impresses at Walsh Park. 43:03 - 59:33: Cha Dwyer wonder point secures Laois' Division One status, Division Two promotion picture. 59:33 - 1:21:00 : Cork and Wexford through to the last-four. 1:21:00 - end - Your comments and questions. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy.  Former Kilkenny defender Paul Murphy and ex Galway goalkeeper James Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to look back on a weekend where Cork inflicted a third defeat on Limerick, Wexford won in Galway and Waterford and Dublin remained unbeaten in One B. The lads also updated their power rankings and discussed how referees enforced the ball being thrown in hand passes. Timestamps: 0:00 - 4:05: James meets a friend of the pod from Wexford. 4:05 - 16:27: Clamping down on handpasses and referee decisions. 16:27 - 49:29: Cork beat Limerick, Wexford makes it three wins from three, Tony Kelly back for Clare. 49:29 - 1:19:26: Division One B: Waterford and Dublin still unbeaten. 1:19:26 - end: Power Rankings update. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.

Welcome to your new home for hurling analysis this season, The Hurling Pod with James Skehill and Paul Murphy.  After a delayed start to the pod, we have a midweek special with Paul and James joining Will O'Callaghan to review the opening two rounds of the National Hurling League. The lads also look back on dramatic finishes in the Fitzgibbon and All-Ireland Club finals and make a major update to Will's Power Rankings. Timestamps: 0:00 - 14'21": Welcome to the first episode of The Hurling Pod, assessing Henry's start in Galway. 14'21" - 29'00": Limerick's losing start. Cause for concern? 29'00" - 34'30": Will John Kiely's side be reffed differently following Hegarty's red card? 34'32" - 43'30": Wexford under Egan so far. Can they take down Galway? 43'30" - 1:00'00": Power Rankings update. 1:00'00" - 1:07'09": Tipperary lose Paudie Maher. 1:07'09" - End - Fitzgibbon Cup, Cian Lynch red card, All-Ireland Club final. Share the podcast, give us a review and rate the show if you're enjoying it. Subscribe to the podcast in the 'OTB GAA' feed on the OTB Sports App or wherever you get your podcasts.