EPISODE · Jun 16, 2026 · 49 MIN
The Golden Generation - Michael Quinlivan On 2011 Croke Park Minor Glory and Dual Success
from GAA Minor Moments
Our guest for Season 5, Episode 7 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Tipperary sharpshooter, Michael Quinlivan.In this episode, Michael explores the rise of Tipperary’s "Golden Generation" and the profound impact of playing multiple sports during his youth. He reflects on his formative years playing soccer for Clonmel Town and the fascinating story of how that team came to represent Ireland at underage level at a prestigious tournament in France, sharing how high-pressure penalty shootouts and an elite environments at the tournament gave his cohort a unique psychological edge and self-belief that served them both on and off the GAA pitch.Michael delves into the unforgettable 2011 Minor Football Final against a Dublin team full of future multiple All Ireland senior winners.Michael paints a vivid picture of the electric atmosphere of a packed Croke Park, the sea of sky blue on Hill 16, and the legendary long-range goal from teammate Colman Kennedy. Every Tuesday, well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch.For more information on the Electric Ireland Camogie Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships. Produced and hosted by Fergal O’Keeffe at Lume.#ThisIsMajor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Our guest for Season 5, Episode 7 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Tipperary sharpshooter, Michael Quinlivan.In this episode, Michael explores the rise of Tipperary’s "Golden Generation" and the profound impact of playing multiple sports during his youth. He reflects on his formative years playing soccer for Clonmel Town and the fascinating story of how that team came to represent Ireland at underage level at a prestigious tournament in France, sharing how high-pressure penalty shootouts and an elite environments at the tournament gave his cohort a unique psychological edge and self-belief that served them both on and off the GAA pitch.Michael delves into the unforgettable 2011 Minor Football Final against a Dublin team full of future multiple All Ireland senior winners.Michael paints a vivid picture of the electric atmosphere of a packed Croke Park, the sea of sky blue on Hill 16, and the legendary long-range goal from teammate Colman Kennedy. Every Tuesday, well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch.For more information on the Electric Ireland Camogie Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships. Produced and hosted by Fergal O’Keeffe at Lume.#ThisIsMajor Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Golden Generation - Michael Quinlivan On 2011 Croke Park Minor Glory and Dual Success
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