The quarter-final preview & being a manager

This is a different but hugely honest insight into goalkeeping. The picture of the summer sits in Niall's living room- a first Leinster championship in more than 60 years- his photo summed it up. He'd like changes. Four points for a goal and believes goalkeepers should be allowed to take a return pass. Some agree, some don't. What is the culture in Louth- what can they go? Niall found out he was dropped by Mickey Harte because he was removed from the Whatsapp group. It was a low point and part of the rought & tumble of GAA- but he decided he decided to do something about it. He had to lose weight, and he did, facing that challenge head-on. This is great stuff. Louth begin the search for a new manager- this podcast shows what they're about, and where they can go. A brilliant listen

Croke Park delivered this weekend, but plenty to talk about

This is a remarkable podcast. Joe Diver had the world at his feet. A beautiful wife, family, talented footballer, successful job and drinking a bottle of whiskey at 10am in the morning. Wild. Ultimately, alcoholism could have cost Joe his life. He turned it around, returned to University and is a mental health counsellor. He doesn't drink anymore and hasn't for some time. Helping people is what he wants to do. Addiction is a growing problem and what Joe is finding out, people are presenting with the condition at a younger age. Teenagers! This is an incredible story into alcohol. Two nice cars, lovely home and a good job can mask what's going on inside. Being gracious is important and can be a reassuring tool into happiness. What comes across is the love Joe has for his wife Michaela, her love for him and his devotion to his family. Cuan Mhuire rehab facility played its part. "Stick with the winners" and the moment his eldest girl spoke to her daddy. Really powerful. Perhaps more than anything, Joe comes across as a brilliant human being, honest, authentic and deeply strong. Well done Joe Diver

Games reviewed and a look ahead to a wonderful weekend in Croke Park. The championship has burst into life. Poor Oisin though...

Kevin Mussen was the first man to bring Sam Maguire across the border. He still remembers the night and the customs posts. Different days. He and his Down team lit up the 60’s and Kevin remembers it all. Eamon de Valera, climbing the steps, bringing Sam to school and looking back on a truly historic moment for the GAA. Kevin is the oldest person we’ve ever had on the podcast- and full of craic. There's a devilment to this witty, kind man. Older people tend to say it how it is. There’s plenty of that. Living with cancer, surviving falls and despite coming 92- he’s determined to live. Live better! H names the two best players he's seen. One is from Kerry, the other from Derry. Kevin Mussen, an outstanding listen with one of the great people of our times

Oisin is in great form- wonder why? We look ahead to a big weekend of Gaelic Games in both the All-Ireland and Tailteann Cup

King of the celebration, a proper Dublin superstar who had to wait seven years for his breakthrough season. Wins, bringing Dublin back from obscurity and in 2002 finishing joint top scorer- but missing that crucial free v Armagh. What could have been. What is the ultimate embarrassment for any Gaelic footballer? Tommy Carr brought Ray Cosgrove on as a substitute in Croke Park, 1999 Leinster final. He was then taken off. Cruel. Their relationship pretty much ended and Ray couldn't play under Tommy again. Kilmacud Crokes is his club, but the children line out for Ballyboden now. Dublin players signing outside players is an issue "That's always been there" we also look ahead to the games this weekend, including Dublin against Derry.It's honest, funny and an illuminating account of one of the most recognisable Dublin footballers over the past 25 years.

Hurling and football covered for the weekend.

In one of the most powerful and impactful episodes of the GAA Social, Johnny Glynn & Thomas Niblock lift the lid on their experiences of multiple miscarriages. Johnny and his wife Serena, along with Kirstie and Thomas have travelled similar paths. It’s difficult. This is a male perspective. One very rarely, told publicly. Why is that? Johnny has just captained his county to an All-Ireland in Croke Park. On Thursday before the final, he found out their last attempt at IVF, failed. It’s always a challenge. Oisin said it was a “privilege” to listen in as two men chat honestly and openly about fertility, pregnancy, loss and ectopic ruptures. In usual GAA Social style, there’s loads of light moments- including the regime Oisin maintained so he could have Freya- his baby girl. In perhaps the biggest reveal of human biology in 100 years, Oisin admits he knows how to conceive girls, rather than boys? 9 months later Freya McConville arrived to melt her daddy’s heart. The first half of this podcast however shows what the GAA really means, especially in New York. The effort, struggle and the drive to be better. They’re on the brink of something special and a large reason for the success, on and off the field, is Johnny Glynn. We know you’ll agree, he is utterly inspiring and the best of us. The only inter-county player who is vice-chair of his county board and a man Intune with Ireland, the GAA, his family and his wonderful wife Serena. The GAA Social with Galway hurling, and New York All-Ireland winner, Johnny Glynn

A massive weekend of action, reaction and Oisin pleads to the GAA - keep this format for the football championship