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EPISODE · Aug 11, 2026 · 55 MIN

How Did Antrim Qualify For The 1989 All Ireland Final?

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Antrim’s appearance in the 1989 All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final remains one of the most remarkable stories in modern championship history. But how did a county outside hurling’s traditional elite find itself walking behind the band on All-Ireland Final day? In this episode of Over The Bar – The GAA History Podcast, Michael Foley and Ciarán O’Hara trace Antrim’s extraordinary 1989 campaign — the championship structure that gave them their opportunity, the journey that brought them to Croke Park, and the famous semi-final victory over Offaly that sent shockwaves through the hurling world.For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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