The new rules- can they stay?

He’s one of the finest footballers in the modern game. An All-star award in November 2023, proof of the quality possessed by Gareth McKinless. Since then, it hasn’t quite worked out for Derry. Why? Paddy Tally’s team go into this weekend’s opening championship game against Donegal, with hope, good footballers, but just one win in a year. A change in management has taken place again and three All-star defenders won’t be in Ballybofey. Conor McCluskey is out, Chrissy McKaigue has retired and McKinless has suffered a dreaded ACL. His season is over. Since Rory Gallagher “stood back” as Derry manager, there’s been a decline in performance. Picking up the pieces after Rory, hoping to get back playing for Derry and All-Ireland club final against Crossmolina-in dreadful circumstances. He incredibly played that game with a torn ACL. This is a very honest podcast. McKinless was sent-off against Damien Comer, the social media reaction was hard and brutal. McKinless immediately reached out to Comer and there was some advice from the majestic Galway footballer. Keeping the head, maturing and driving on. A reflective and honest account from one of the best half-backs in the game. Gareth McKinless on the GAA Social

The championship begins this weekend, but we had an enjoyable end to the 2025 League. But what does it all mean?

1977 Jimmy Smyth led Armagh to the All-Ireland final. An All-star and two Ulster titles were collected, but no Celtic cross. For Club it was an outstanding level of success. Nine county titles, three provincial championships and a lifetime involved in GAA- but he almost played for Down! Sliding doors moment. Chairperson of the Ulster schools, still giving back. A great talker, a great man, this is the brilliant Jimmy Smyth

In an incredible few minutes, Mayo go from relegation to finishing top of the league. It's the final day of the Allianz leagues- we're ready no for Championship

A hugely strong podcast and a fabulous lens into the world of the referee. David Coldrick has been the 'man in the middle' during four All-Ireland finals. He'd like another. Broadly speaking, Coldrick is a supporter of the new rules and the work carried out by the FRC. Although, the Meath whistler, fair and balanced, says it was a mistake not to include a referee on the initial panel. Former referee Maurice Deegan is now part of the FRC. There’s more. Coldrick looks back on the time he failed a fitness test, explains why that happened and the public scrutiny surrounding him at that time. He also mentions how referees will use their common sense to apply rules, and gives telling examples of how that's done- as recently as this year. David also believes it would be a good idea for referees to be mic'd up. He suggests as many as 3/4 of the approx 40 inter-county referees would be ready or close to ready, if that happened. Refereeing the 3v3, the best rule introduced and the one he’s not so sure about. A brilliant listen from one of the most respected and talented referees the GAA has at its disposal. David Coldrick on the GAA Social with Thomas Niblock & Oisin McConville

New rules, the games reviewed and we look ahead to the final weekend of the Allianz Leagues- with everything to play for

Four All-stars. Tony Scullion has won everything. Full of devilment, joy and laughter this podcast looks at the life and times of Tony Scullion. What's next? who was the greatest he ever marked, a lifetime in coaching and being uncomfortable with being loved. The great Tony Scullion and a brilliant episode of the GAA Social with Thomas Niblock and Oisin McConville

A mixture of football, hurling, new goalkeeping rule changes and the latest on Antrim's championship game against All-Ireland winners Armagh

Kevin Penrose has come out as gay. Something quite normal, except it's not in Gaelic Games. in Ladies football and camogie, it's more common to be gay. In men’s football and hurling- it isn’t! Why is that? This is Kevin's story, how he battled with his sexuality, the fear of coming out and the reaction from his teammates and family. In truth, this podcast is perhaps more impactful on those of us who are not gay. Language, creating a safe space. Being better for others. It's a frank, honest and illuminating conversation between Thomas, Oisin and Kevin and an absolutely brilliant listen. Thank-you Kevin, for telling us your story. The wild outdoors and earning a living off social media is the new career path for Kevin- and there's more to come

Massive weekend in Gaelic games- but the rules dominate. Can they stay- even if we want them?