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EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 50 MIN

What Was The Riverdance Of Sport?

from Over The Bar - The Gaelic Games History Podcast

What was the Riverdance of sport? For Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara, the answer lies in Wexford’s unforgettable 1996 All-Ireland triumph under the charismatic leadership of Liam Griffin.In this episode of Over The Bar, the lads revisit a summer when Wexford’s energy, colour and belief captured the imagination of the country. With Griffin’s vision, passion and showmanship at the helm, it wasn’t just about winning — it was about movement, momentum and a county dancing to its own rhythm all the way to Liam MacCarthy.

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What was the Riverdance of sport? For Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara, the answer lies in Wexford’s unforgettable 1996 All-Ireland triumph under the charismatic leadership of Liam Griffin.In this episode of Over The Bar, the lads revisit a summer...

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