The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast

Six days after one of the biggest nights of his life, Emmet Brennan sat down with us and held absolutely nothing back.From living just 500 yards from Croke Park to walking out and fighting there in front of a huge home crowd, Emmet takes us inside a night he will never forget.He lost the fight. But somehow, it felt like a win.We talk about the years behind that moment too. Walking away from boxing. Coming back. Taking out a loan. Putting everything on the line. Chasing an Olympic dream when there were far easier options available.He made it to the Olympics.It did not go the way he wanted, but the journey tells you everything about the man.Emmet also speaks with remarkable honesty about where he is now. At 35, he knows the body has slowed down. He knows he is not the fighter he was five years ago. There may be another couple of fights, but he is realistic about the level and about what the future looks like.There is no pretending in this conversation.We talk money, sacrifice, regret, pride, the brutal realities of professional boxing, what it takes to keep going when the dream looks finished, and how sometimes a defeat can give you more than a victory ever could.Brutally honest. Completely grounded. And one of the most likeable people you could hope to sit across from.An absolute gentleman.This was a special conversation.Download The Sporting Club Ireland Apphttps://apps.apple.com/ie/app/the-sporting-club-ireland/id6788445806Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ieYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIrelandInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_irelandLinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/If you enjoyed the episode, please follow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast on Spotify, leave us a rating and review, and share it with someone who would enjoy it too.Every follow, rating, review and share helps us grow the podcast and continue bringing you reaction, opinion and conversations with some of the biggest and most interesting names across sport and business.The Sporting Club Ireland. Where sport and business connect.

83,000 people. Croke Park under the lights. Katie Taylor at the centre of it all.Was this one of the greatest nights in Irish sporting history?Mark Brandon and Michael Meehan look back on an extraordinary occasion at Croke Park, from the atmosphere and emotion around Katie Taylor to the undercard, the biggest performances and everything that made the night feel bigger than boxing.We talk about Katie’s place among Ireland’s greatest ever sportspeople, the scale of what she has done for Irish boxing and women’s sport, and what it was actually like to be inside Croke Park for a night that will be remembered for a very long time.And there is plenty more to get stuck into.The lads tackle the big Premier League talking points, the FAI Cup, South Africa and New Zealand going at it again, the Italian Grand Prix and the major stories across another packed sporting weekend.Attention then turns to what is coming next, including the Irish Open, the biggest Premier League fixtures and the huge fights and sporting occasions already on the horizon.And Sports Star of the Week?For once, there really isn’t much of a debate.Katie Taylor.A packed Sporting Club Ireland Weekend Review with reaction, opinion, arguments, predictions and probably a few questionable calls along the way.Download The Sporting Club Ireland Apphttps://apps.apple.com/ie/app/the-sporting-club-ireland/id6788445806Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ieYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIrelandInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/If you enjoyed the episode, please follow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast on Spotify, leave us a rating and review, and share it with someone who would enjoy it too.Every follow, rating, review and share helps us grow the podcast and continue bringing you reaction, opinion and conversations with some of the biggest and most interesting names across sport and business.The Sporting Club Ireland. Where sport and business connect.

Former Mayo footballer Padraig O’Hora has experienced some extraordinary highs, but recently he went quite literally to the top of the world.On this episode of The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast, Mark Brandon and Michael Meehan sit down with Padraig for a fascinating, open and wide-ranging conversation about climbing Mount Everest, Mayo finally winning the All-Ireland, mental health, working with young people and what comes next.Padraig takes us inside his extraordinary journey to the summit of Everest.How did the idea even come about? What does it really take to climb the highest mountain on earth? What were the toughest moments along the way? And after everything it took to get there, what did it actually feel like to finally stand on the summit?Then there is Mayo.After years of heartbreak, near misses and everything that comes with following Mayo football, Padraig talks about watching his county finally win the All-Ireland, the incredible scenes that followed and just what the achievement meant to the people of Mayo.Away from Everest and football, there is another side to Padraig that makes this conversation particularly special.A Community Liaison Officer and Youth Justice Practitioner, as well as a GAA+ pundit, he speaks passionately about his work with young people, mental health, schools and businesses, the importance of having real conversations, and where life might take him next.Everest. Mayo. Mental health. Perspective. Purpose. Young people. And figuring out what comes next after achieving something most of us could barely imagine.Padraig O’Hora is thoughtful, funny, incredibly grounded and a brilliant conversationalist.This is a fascinating conversation with a man who has already lived several very different chapters, and appears to have plenty more ahead of him.🎧 The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast with Mark Brandon and Michael Meehan.Download The Sporting Club Ireland Apphttps://apps.apple.com/ie/app/the-sporting-club-ireland/id6788445806Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ieYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIrelandInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/If you enjoyed the episode, please follow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast on Spotify, leave us a rating and review, and share it with someone who would enjoy it too.Every follow, rating, review and share helps us grow the podcast and continue bringing you reaction, opinion and conversations with some of the biggest and most interesting names across sport and business.The Sporting Club Ireland. Where sport and business connect.

Another huge weekend of sport and plenty to get through on this week’s Sporting Club Ireland Podcast.We look back on the Premier League, with wins for Man U, Newcastle, Chelsea and Manchester City, Liverpool held, Spurs beaten and Brentford drawing. Troy Parrott makes his debut, we round up the big results across Europe and get into the latest transfer news.In boxing, we reflect on Hrgovic against Moses Itauma before turning our attention to a massive week ahead at Croke Park as Katie Taylor returns, with Paddy Donovan, Thomas Carty and Adam Olaniyan all featuring on the undercard.In rugby, South Africa level the Test series against New Zealand, Australia beat Argentina, Munster claim the Women’s Interpros and Connacht lose out to Ulster.It was also a brilliant World Championships for Irish rowing, with gold and silver medals coming home.We look back on the College Football Classic in Dublin, a massive week for Adam McCann Gibbs, Bill Belichick being in town, and we talk kicking and punting with Leader Kicking and everything they’re doing to grow the sport.There’s disappointment for Charlie Smyth after missing out on the Saints’ 53 man roster, but hopefully another NFL opportunity is just around the corner.We also cover the Women’s Irish Open, Leona Maguire, Scottie Scheffler winning the Tour Championship, before finishing as always with our Sports Star of the Week and The Big Call.Plenty of sport. Plenty of opinion. Let’s get into it.Download The Sporting Club Ireland Apphttps://apps.apple.com/ie/app/the-sporting-club-ireland/id6788445806Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ieYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIrelandInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/If you enjoyed the episode, please follow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast on Spotify, leave us a rating and review, and share it with someone who would enjoy it too.Every follow, rating, review and share helps us grow the podcast and continue bringing you reaction, opinion and conversations with some of the biggest and most interesting names across sport and business.The Sporting Club Ireland. Where sport and business connect.

In this episode of The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast, Mark Brandon sits down with one of Ireland’s most accomplished Olympians, Annalise Murphy.From growing up in a sailing family to competing on the biggest stage in world sport, Annalise’s story is one of talent, obsession, pressure, resilience and perspective.She reflects on the heartbreak of narrowly missing out on a medal at London 2012, the extraordinary preparation that went into Rio 2016, and what was going through her mind as she sailed towards an Olympic silver medal.But the story is not finished.Five years after her last international ILCA campaign, Annalise is back competing at the highest level. She recently returned to the boat, won the 2026 ILCA 6 Irish National Championship, and is now preparing to compete against the world’s best at the ILCA 6 Women’s World Championship in Dún Laoghaire this September.And she’ll be doing it on the waters where her sailing journey began.The conversation explores the mental side of elite sport, the pressure that comes with expectation, why fourth place in London shaped everything that followed, the sacrifices behind Olympic success and what has drawn her back to competition again.There is also plenty on family, confidence, setbacks, Tokyo 2020, the Volvo Ocean Race and what may still lie ahead.A fascinating conversation with someone who has already achieved an enormous amount in her sport, and whose competitive story is still being written.In this episode:• Annalise’s introduction to sailing• Growing up in an Olympic family• London 2012 and the fear of finishing fourth• The extraordinary preparation for Rio 2016• Winning Olympic silver• Pressure, confidence and the mental battle• Tokyo 2020• The Volvo Ocean Race• Life beyond the Olympics• Why she decided to come back• Winning the 2026 Irish National title• Preparing for the World Championships in Dun Laoghaire• What comes next• Her professional life with SportsKey.Download The Sporting Club Ireland Apphttps://apps.apple.com/ie/app/the-sporting-club-ireland/id6788445806Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ieYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIrelandInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/If you enjoyed the episode, please follow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast on Spotify, leave us a rating and review, and share it with someone who would enjoy it too.Every follow, rating, review and share helps us grow the podcast and continue bringing you reaction, opinion and conversations with some of the biggest and most interesting names across sport and business.The Sporting Club Ireland - where sport and business connect.

The Weekend Review is here 🎙️Once again, Mark Brandon and Michael Meehan had plenty to get stuck into.The Premier League is back, with Arsenal, Michael’s beloved Manchester United, Man City, Liverpool and the rest all up for discussion, along with a quick look at the latest transfer talk including Troy Parrot's big move.From there, it’s on to New Zealand v South Africa, the Women’s Interprovincials, golf, Ireland’s show jumping success, Formula One, the GAA club championships and boxing.We also have a very special Sporting Club Ireland Sports Star of the Week, which we may have jumped the gun on, The Big Call, and plenty more along the way.Another packed Weekend Review. Whatever your sport, The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast has you covered. 🎧We hope you enjoy the episode.Download The Sporting Club Ireland Apphttps://apps.apple.com/ie/app/the-sporting-club-ireland/id6788445806Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ieYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIrelandInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/If you enjoyed the episode, please follow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast on Spotify, leave us a rating and review, and share it with someone who would enjoy it too.Every follow, rating, review and share helps us grow the podcast and continue bringing you reaction, opinion and conversations with some of the biggest and most interesting names across sport and business.The Sporting Club Ireland - where sport and business connect.

On this episode of The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast, Mark Brandon and Michael Meehan sit down with former Ireland and British & Irish Lions star Rob Henderson.Rob is a larger-than-life character, a brilliant storyteller and certainly not short of an opinion. He was also more than happy to give Mark plenty of stick along the way, so the editor definitely earned their keep on this one.It’s a hugely entertaining conversation covering Rob’s upbringing and early career, his time with Wasps, Munster and Toulon, representing Ireland at the highest level, and the unforgettable experience of becoming a British & Irish Lion.But this one goes well beyond rugby.Rob also opens up about the transition from professional sport into business, the lessons he carried with him from the game, the challenges of starting again in a completely different world and how he went on to build a successful business with Avesco.There are brilliant stories, plenty of laughs and some genuinely interesting insight into professional sport, high-performance environments, business and life after rugby.A great character and a great conversation.We hope you enjoy the episode.Download The Sporting Club Ireland Apphttps://apps.apple.com/ie/app/the-sporting-club-ireland/id6788445806Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ieYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIrelandInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/If you enjoyed the episode, please follow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast on Spotify, leave us a rating and review, and share it with someone who would enjoy it too.Every follow, rating, review and share helps us grow the podcast and continue bringing you reaction, opinion and conversations with some of the biggest and most interesting names across sport and business.The Sporting Club Ireland - where sport and business connect.

What a week it was for Irish sport.Mark Brandon and Michael Meehan had a huge amount to get through in this week’s Sporting Review.We start with a brilliant week for Irish athletics, with medals for Mark English, Rhasidat Adeleke and Kate O’Connor, along with a number of other standout performances.Then it’s into the pool, where Ellen Walsh and Mona McSharry impressed as part of another strong week for Irish swimming.From there, we get stuck into football:League of Ireland clubs in EuropeThe FAI CupThe ChampionshipThe return of the Premier LeagueTransfers and all the major talking pointsWe also turn to rugby, with the All Blacks, Australia and the huge first Test this week between New Zealand and South Africa, before moving on to the Hockey World Cup, where both the Irish men’s and women’s teams were in action.There’s local sporting action too, including Caltra and Creggs, plus UFC and Ian Machado Garry.And, as always, we finish with The Big Call and our Sports Star of the Week.A packed episode covering another massive week across Irish and international sport.Download The Sporting Club Ireland Apphttps://apps.apple.com/ie/app/the-sporting-club-ireland/id6788445806Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ieYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIrelandInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/If you enjoyed the episode, please follow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast on Spotify, leave us a rating and review, and share it with someone who would enjoy it too.Every follow, rating, review and share helps us grow the podcast and continue bringing you reaction, opinion and conversations with some of the biggest and most interesting names across sport and business.The Sporting Club Ireland - where sport and business connect.

She walked away from boxing, battled addiction, built a business, came back - and became European champion.Shauna Browne’s story is extraordinary, and on this episode of The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast, she tells it with incredible honesty.Shauna came through a golden generation of Irish women’s boxing, sharing the ring with Katie Taylor, Kellie Harrington and Amy Broadhurst, and sparring with Katie along the way.But her journey was anything but straightforward.She stepped away from the sport, went through some incredibly difficult years, battled addiction, built a business, found her way back to boxing and eventually took the leap into the professional ranks.Now she is a European champion, with a massive fight coming up on October 25th that could put her right into the world-title picture.This is far more than a boxing conversation.Shauna speaks openly about addiction, setbacks, confidence, business, walking away, starting again, the reality of professional boxing, the state of the sport and just how far she believes she can go.She’s energetic, funny, passionate, completely comfortable in her own skin and refreshingly willing to talk about the difficult parts of the journey as well as the success.A brilliant conversation with someone who has already lived one hell of a story - and you get the feeling the biggest chapters are still to come.Download The Sporting Club Ireland Apphttps://apps.apple.com/ie/app/the-sporting-club-ireland/id6788445806Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ieYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIrelandInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/If you enjoyed the episode, please follow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast on Spotify, leave us a rating and review, and share it with someone who would enjoy it too.Every follow, rating, review and share helps us grow the podcast and continue bringing you reaction, opinion and conversations with some of the biggest and most interesting names across sport and business.The Sporting Club Ireland - where sport and business connect.

After a slight false start on this Monday morning, Mark Brandon and Michael Meehan were back behind the microphones, and there was a serious amount of sport to get through.They start at Croke Park, where Cork edged Galway 2-14 to 0-19 in a dramatic All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final, securing their third title in four years. There’s also a look at Antrim’s emphatic 1-22 to 0-11 victory over Laois in the Intermediate Final, as another huge camogie season reached its conclusion.From there, it’s on to a massive night for Irish boxing at Dublin’s 3Arena.Aaron McKenna became IBF middleweight world champion, producing the biggest win of his career with a unanimous-decision victory over the previously unbeaten Etinosa Oliha. The lads discuss what the win means for the Monaghan man and just how far he can now go on the world stage.There was also another significant victory for Callum Walsh, who came through a bruising battle with former European champion Tyler Denny. Both men hit the canvas, but Walsh recovered to take a unanimous decision and continue his rise through the middleweight ranks.Rugby also provided plenty to talk about.The All Blacks opened their South African tour with a 38-21 win over the Stormers in Cape Town, pulling clear with three late tries after a competitive contest. Meanwhile, the Springboks were pushed hard by Argentina before coming away with a 17-10 victory, giving Mark and Michael plenty to dissect ahead of what promises to be a fascinating few weeks for the world champions and New Zealand.There’s also athletics, the latest from the soccer world, League of Ireland and European action, the major transfer stories beginning to dominate the headlines, and a look back at another big week at the Dublin Horse Show.And, of course, Mark and Michael make their picks for Sports Star of the Week and tackle another Big Call.• Cork v Galway - All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final• Antrim v Laois - Intermediate Camogie Final• Aaron McKenna becomes IBF middleweight world champion• Callum Walsh survives a war with Tyler Denny• All Blacks v Stormers in Cape Town• Argentina v South Africa• Athletics• League of Ireland and European soccer• The latest transfer news• Dublin Horse Show• Sports Star of the Week• The Big Call• And plenty more from another packed sporting weekendDownload the Apphttps://apps.apple.com/ie/app/the-sporting-club-ireland/id6788445806Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ieYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIrelandInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/If you enjoyed the episode, please follow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast on Spotify, leave us a rating and review, and share it with someone who would enjoy it too.Every follow, rating, review and share helps us continue growing the podcast and bringing you reaction, opinion and conversations with some of the biggest names across sport and business.The Sporting Club Ireland — where sport and business connect.On this episode:Connect with The Sporting Club Ireland

Tom Parsons joins us on The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast, still in great form after Mayo’s All Ireland triumph, for a wide ranging conversation on the win, his own playing career, the work of the GPA and the future of Gaelic games.Tom reflects on what it meant to watch Mayo finally bring Sam Maguire home after so many years of heartbreak, and what the victory meant to the former players who carried the county through some of its toughest days.We also look back on Tom’s own playing career, including lining out in International Rules alongside Michael Meehan, and some of the experiences that shaped him both on and off the field.From there, we get into the work the GPA does behind the scenes, player welfare, the increasing demands on amateur players, financial pressures, career development, commercial partnerships and how players can build and protect their own personal brand.We also discuss the growing number of Irish players heading to the AFL and AFLW, whether Gaelic games are facing a genuine talent drain, what can be done to keep our best young players at home and the particular impact this could have on the women’s game.Tom also gives his thoughts on integration across the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association, the new rules in Gaelic football, the future of hurling and where Gaelic games need to go next.A brilliant conversation with one of the most respected voices in Irish sport, and one of the great guys.Enjoy the episode.Connect with The Sporting Club IrelandDownload the Apphttps://apps.apple.com/ie/app/the-sporting-club-ireland/id6788445806Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ieYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIrelandInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/If you enjoyed this conversation, please follow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast on Spotify, leave us a rating and review, and share the episode with someone who would enjoy it too. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations with some of the biggest names in sport and business.

Recorded at 10:05pm Sunday evening, with Michael Meehan just back from Croke Park, there was only one question… where do we start?It had been another remarkable weekend of Irish sport.We begin with a memorable day at Croke Park as Galway ended a 22-year wait to become TG4 All-Ireland Senior champions, Roscommon captured the Intermediate title and Antrim lifted the Junior crown. We break down the biggest talking points from all three finals, discuss the standout individual performances, and the dramatic finish to the senior decider.From there, we turn our attention to the historic AFLW international between Australia and Ireland, where another generation of Irish stars showcased their talent on the biggest stage. We also look at the men's AFL season, with just three rounds remaining before the expanded finals series gets underway.It wouldn't be a sporting weekend in Galway without a few unforgettable stories from Galway Race Week, and none bigger than Daniel King. At just 21 years of age, he became the first jockey since Joe Byrne in 1984 to complete the famous Galway Plate and Galway Hurdle double, while Willie Mullins once again underlined why he remains the dominant force in National Hunt racing.European football also takes centre stage as we review another fascinating week for the League of Ireland. Shelbourne earned a dream tie against Ajax, Bohemians continued their remarkable European adventure and Shamrock Rovers remain in the hunt as they continue their continental campaign.We also pause to remember one of football's true greats, Franco Baresi, reflecting on an extraordinary career with AC Milan and Italy and the legacy he leaves behind.Elsewhere, we dive into the latest transfer news, discuss where Troy Parrott's future may lie, react to the sensational Manchester United debut of 15-year-old JJ Gabriel, debate Gianni Infantino's latest ideas, look back on Pierce O'Leary's tough night in Dublin and finish with a little local football chat as Caltra and Creggs continue to make headlines.As always, we finish with our Sports Star of the Weekend, The Big Call and a look ahead to another massive week of Irish and international sport.If you enjoy the podcast, we'd really appreciate it if you could follow or subscribe on your favourite podcast platform, leave us a rating or review, and share this episode with a friend or colleague who loves sport. It really helps us grow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast and bring you more conversations every week.Download the Sporting Club Ireland App:https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/the-sporting-club-ireland/id6788445806Website:https://thesportingclub.ieYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIrelandInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/Thank you for listening, and we'll see you next week.

Ian Stafford: The Man Who Didn't Just Cover Sport… He Lived It.What does it feel like to play for Everton?To step into the ring with Roy Jones Jr.?To race Michael Schumacher?To train alongside Kenya's legendary distance runners?Ian Stafford knows.For more than four decades, Ian has built an award-winning career as a sports journalist, author and broadcaster. Throughout that time, he has covered some of the biggest sporting events in the world and interviewed many of the greatest athletes of all time.But what set Ian apart was his determination to experience elite sport from the inside.Instead of simply writing about the world's best athletes, he immersed himself in their environments to better understand what drives elite performance.His remarkable journey has seen him:• Play for Everton against Manchester City.• Become a substitute for the Springboks against Ireland.• Box with world champion Roy Jones Jr.• Play cricket for Yorkshire.• Serve as 12th man for Australia in a One Day International.• Play rugby with Leicester Tigers and Wigan.• Train and race with the Jaguar Formula One Team before ultimately going head-to-head with Michael Schumacher.• Train alongside Kenya's world-class distance runners.• Row with Olympic legend Sir Steve Redgrave at the Henley Royal Regatta.Those extraordinary experiences inspired a series of bestselling books and gave Ian a unique perspective on leadership, teamwork, resilience and high performance.In 2018, Ian founded The Sporting Club, a business community built around the idea of bringing good people together through a shared passion for sport. Since then, The Sporting Club has expanded across the UK and internationally, including Ireland, connecting business leaders, entrepreneurs, investors, sporting figures and senior decision-makers through events, meaningful introductions and trusted relationships.In this episode, Ian shares:• The stories behind some of the most extraordinary experiences of his career.• What the world's greatest athletes taught him about success.• The habits and mindset behind sustained high performance.• Why relationships matter in both business and life.• The story behind The Sporting Club and its continued growth.Whether you're passionate about sport, business, leadership or personal development, this conversation is packed with fascinating stories, practical lessons and unique insights from a man who has spent a lifetime learning from the very best.Enjoy the episode.If you enjoyed this conversation, please follow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast on Spotify, leave us a rating and review, and share the episode with someone who'd enjoy it too. Your support helps us continue bringing you conversations with some of the biggest names in sport and business.Connect with The Sporting Club IrelandDownload the Apphttps://apps.apple.com/ie/app/the-sporting-club-ireland/id6788445806Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ieYouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIrelandInstagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/

The curse is over. Mayo are All-Ireland champions for the first time in 75 years. Some men become legends. Andy Moran became immortal. The King of Mayo has delivered Sam MaguireMark is joined by Michael Meehan to look back on one of the most historic days in Gaelic football as Mayo finally end their long wait for Sam Maguire.The lads discuss why the best team won on the day, the bravery Mayo showed throughout, and the players who stood tallest when it mattered most. Mayo's heroes were everywhere. Kobe McDonald, Darragh Beirne, Jack Carney, Donnacha McHugh, David McBrien and Enda Hession all produced outstanding performances, while captain Jack Coyne delivered a speech for the ages as he lifted Sam Maguire.Ryan O'Donoghue once again proved why he is one of the game's biggest players, while Jordan Flynn was immense throughout. It was a complete team performance from a side that fully deserved to end 75 years of hurt.For Kerry, David Clifford, Paudie Clifford and Seán O'Shea battled to the very end and never stopped trying to drag their side back into the contest. But this was Mayo's day. After decades of heartbreak, they finally climbed the mountain and became deserved All-Ireland champions. Congratulations to Kerry on another outstanding season.Also on this week's show:🏐 Camogie All-Ireland semi-final reaction as Galway and Cork book their places in the final.🥊 Anthony Joshua's victory over Prenga, Tyson Fury's return, and whether a Fury v Joshua showdown is finally set to happen.🏃 The Irish Athletics Championships, including a special mention for the inspirational Ciara Mageean.🚴 Tour de France recap.🐎 Galway Races preview and the week ahead in Irish sport.Enjoy the show.Follow The Sporting Club Ireland📺 YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIreland📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/🌐 Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ieIf you enjoyed this episode, please follow, subscribe and leave us a rating. It really helps us grow, reach more people, and bring you more conversations with the biggest names in sport.

Our final All-Ireland Final Preview is here.This week, Mark is joined by two of Gaelic football's finest, Marc Ó Sé and Michael Meehan, for a deep dive into Sunday's All-Ireland Final.Before turning their full attention to the biggest game of the year, the lads take a trip down memory lane, reliving some of the great battles from their playing careers. They look back on the unforgettable 2004 All-Ireland Club Final, where Michael's Caltra got the better of Marc's An Ghaeltacht, as well as the memorable 2008 All-Ireland Final between Galway and Kerry.We also catch up with Marc on life away from the pitch, including:His new book, Ó Sé: A Kerry Football DynastyManaging the Kerry minor footballersLife as one of the GAA's leading punditsThe next chapter after an incredible playing careerThen it's all eyes on Sunday's decider.The lads share their thoughts on:The key tactical battlesMatch-ups that could decide the Sam Maguire CupMayo's remarkable journey under Andy MoranJack O'Connor's management styleWhere the game will be won and lostAnd why Marc believes Kerry will come out on topA brilliant conversation with two genuine legends of the game, packed with stories, analysis and insight ahead of the biggest day in the GAA calendar.Follow The Sporting Club Ireland📺 YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIreland📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/🌐 Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ie If you enjoyed this episode, please follow, subscribe and leave us a rating. It really helps us grow and bring you more conversations with the biggest names in sport.

Another huge weekend of sport means another packed Weekend Review with Mark Brandon and former Galway footballer Michael Meehan.From an All-Ireland Final masterclass to World Cup controversy, Ireland's defeat to New Zealand and Ryan Fox's unforgettable Open Championship victory, there was no shortage of talking points.This week's show includes:🏆 All-Ireland Hurling FinalLimerick reaffirmed their status as the standard-bearers of hurling with a sensational display. We break down what made them so good, where it went wrong for Galway and what both counties take from the final.🏉 RugbyIreland's Nations Championship campaign came to an end with defeat to New Zealand. We assess the performance, the positives, the concerns and what it tells us ahead of the next international window.⚽ FootballThe World Cup Final had everything... or did it? We discuss the controversial red card, the halftime show, the biggest talking points and whether the final itself actually lived up to the hype.⛳ The Open ChampionshipRyan Fox produced one of the performances of his career to lift the Claret Jug. We relive an incredible final day and discuss what this victory means for both Fox and world golf.🏐 Ladies Football & CamogieA look back at the Ladies Football semi-finals and a preview of the huge camogie clashes still to come.Plus...🔮 The Big Call – Our predictions for the biggest upcoming fixtures.⭐ Sport Star of the Weekend – Who deserves the title after an incredible few days of sport?If you enjoy a good sports discussion, honest opinions and great debate, make sure to follow The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube, and never miss an episode.Follow The Sporting Club Ireland📺 YouTubehttps://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIreland📸 Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/💼 LinkedInhttps://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/🌐 Websitehttps://thesportingclub.ie

In this episode, Anthony Daly joins Mark Brandon and Michael Meehan for a brilliant and thoroughly entertaining preview of the All-Ireland Hurling Final between Galway and Limerick.Known to many as Dalo, Anthony is one of the most respected and recognisable figures in the GAA, and there are very few people better placed to break down the biggest day in the hurling calendar.He gives some incredible insight into the key battles, where the game could be won and lost, the tactical decisions facing both managers, and the players who could ultimately decide the final.Dalo also explains why he is leaning towards Limerick, what Galway must do to beat them, and shares some brilliant memories and personal experiences of preparing for and playing on All-Ireland Final day.There is plenty of discussion around the pressure, emotion and unique atmosphere that come with the biggest day of the year.Insightful, honest and full of personality, as always, Dalo is absolutely brilliant.Follow The Sporting Club Ireland:📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIreland📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/🌐 Website: https://thesportingclub.ieThe Sporting Club Ireland Podcast brings together the worlds of sport and business, with weekly sports reviews every Monday and in-depth conversations every Friday with sporting legends, elite athletes, coaches, founders and business leaders.

Episode 10 of The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast is here.This week, Mark Brandon and Michael Meehan look back on another huge weekend of sport, including:🏐 Mayo's impressive victory over Louth🏐 Kerry's Dramatic Win & Wicklow's Extraordinary Comeback🏉 Ireland's win over Japan and a look ahead to the huge Test at Eden Park against New Zealand, and a quick look at the wider nations championship. ⚽ The latest from the FIFA World Cup, and semi-final predictions.⛳ A look back at the Scottish Open and our picks for The Open ChampionshipPlus, our new regular features:⭐ Performance of the Weekend🎯 The Big CallIf you enjoy the podcast, don't forget to like, subscribe and share. It really helps us grow.Follow The Sporting Club Ireland:📺 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIreland📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/🌐 Website: https://thesportingclub.ieThe Sporting Club Ireland Podcast brings together the worlds of sport and business, with weekly sports reviews every Monday and in-depth conversations every Friday with sporting legends, elite athletes, coaches, founders and business leaders.

In this episode of The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast, we sit down with Conor Meyler to explore the story behind VEYO Breathing and why better breathing could be one of the most overlooked tools for improving performance, recovery and everyday life.Conor shares why he founded VEYO, how he balanced building a business while completing his studies and competing at the highest level with Tyrone, and the lessons elite sport has taught him about discipline, resilience and high performance.We also discuss whether he misses inter-county football, life after the county game, and look ahead to both All-Ireland Senior Football Championship semi-finals, giving our predictions and key talking points ahead of a huge weekend of Gaelic football.A fascinating conversation that blends elite sport, entrepreneurship, health, performance and the future beyond the game.Follow The Sporting Club Ireland:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/🌐 Website: https://www.thesportingclub.ie/If you enjoyed the episode, please follow the podcast, like, subscribe and leave us a review. It really helps us grow and allows us to continue bringing you conversations with some of the biggest names in sport and business.

This week it's The Saturday Sporting Review.Unfortunately, our planned guest was otherwise engaged, and we couldn't line up a late replacement on Saturday evening or Sunday morning. Rather than skip a week, I decided to go solo. Dad... this one's for you. 😂In this episode, I look back at:🏉 Ireland's win in the Nations Championship🟣 Galway's outstanding All-Ireland semi-final victory over Cork🌍 A look at Cape Verde's heroic World Cup exit🏆 The other big talking points from the weekend's Nations Championship actionIt might not be the usual panel discussion, but consistency does matter. Our aim is to bring you a weekend review every Sunday/Monday, alongside our Friday Interviews.If Irish rugby or Galway hurling are your thing, this might be just be worth a listen.📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIreland📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/🌐 Website: https://thesportingclub.ie

Antrim hurling legend Neil McManus joins Mark on Episode 7 of The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast to preview one of the biggest weekends in the GAA calendar.A former Antrim captain and one of the game's most respected pundits with BBC and RTÉ, Neil breaks down both All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-finals in detail. He explains why Galway could cause Cork serious problems under Micheál Donoghue, why the Daithí Burke vs Brian Hayes battle could be one of the match-ups of the year, and why he believes Limerick are on a mission.Away from the pitch, Neil also discusses life after inter-county hurling, the exciting sports-tech business he's building with his brother, and how networking through The Sporting Club Ireland has helped him as an entrepreneur.We also put him on the spot with a fun challenge: if he could strengthen Antrim by bringing in one manager and five current players from around the country, who would he choose?In this episode:All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship semi-final previewCork vs Galway tactical analysis and predictionsLimerick vs Clare: what each team needs to do to winLife after Antrim and the transition into punditryBuilding a sports-tech businessNeil's dream Antrim transfers: one manager and five players🎙️ The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast is where sport and business come together. Each week, we sit down with some of the biggest names in sport to explore the stories behind the headlines, while discussing leadership, business, high performance and the lessons sport can teach us all.Follow The Sporting Club Ireland:📺 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIreland📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-ireland/🌐 Website: https://thesportingclub.ieIf you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe and leave a review, it really helps us grow.

Michael Meehan was kind enough to join us to review the weekend's All-Ireland quarter-finals.Michael has been doing brilliant work as a pundit with GAA+, and I genuinely think he's one of the best analysts around. He was in Croke Park on both Saturday and Sunday, so there aren't many people better placed to give their thoughts on everything that unfolded over the weekend.We chat through all four games, the biggest talking points, the standout performers, and what was a fascinating weekend. 🎟️ Upcoming Sporting Club Ireland events:https://thesportingclub.ie/tickets🤝 Learn more about membership:https://thesportingclub.ie📲 Follow The Sporting Club Ireland:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesportingclub_ireland/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-sporting-club-irelandYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSportingClubIreland As always, we hope you enjoy the conversation. If you do, we'd really appreciate it if you could follow the podcast, leave us a rating, and share the episode with someone who loves Gaelic football.

Peter McCabe is one of the good guys.After 10 years in the professional game, with plenty of highs and lows, we discuss the realities of life as a professional athlete, the pressure to perform, the uncertainty that comes with the game, and the importance of building an identity beyond the jersey.Peter shares some brilliant insights into the sacrifices, setbacks and lessons that shaped his career. We also talk about the personal tragedy that derailed his rugby journey, how he found the strength to rebuild, put his family first, and why he's found so much fulfilment as a business owner, husband and father.A fantastic conversation with a genuinely humble man. Some great stories, practical lessons, and plenty to take away whether you're involved in sport, business, or simply navigating life's challenges.

Very enjoyable conversation with Harry Redknapp.We covered quite a bit, from how a rejected loan application changed the course of his life and ultimately led him into football management, to the importance of family and staying grounded throughout a remarkable career.Harry also shared his thoughts on West Ham, Spurs and England, reflected on some of the greatest players he ever managed, and spoke with real affection about his time at Bournemouth and the people who helped shape his journey.As always, Harry was honest, entertaining and full of brilliant stories.A proper football man and we were blessed to have him as a guest.

With Hugh under the weather and Harry Redknapp rescheduled, Mark and Walter look ahead to a huge weekend in sport.The lads break down the URC Final, the All-Ireland football and hurling championships, the FIFA World Cup, the US Open and plenty more.Predictions, talking points, potential upsets and a few laughs along the way as they get through the biggest stories and events of the weekend.Everything you need to know before the sporting weekend begins. 🍀🏉⚽🏌️‍♂️🏆

Hugh Cahill, Brian Kerr, Alan Cawley and Mark Brandon dive into a fascinating discussion on the 2026 FIFA World Cup.From soaring ticket prices, dynamic pricing and empty seats, to the growing commercialisation of football, the panel explores whether the fan experience is being sacrificed in the pursuit of revenue. They also debate the political backdrop to the tournament, the challenges of hosting a World Cup across three countries, the impact of new rules and scheduling changes, and whether football's biggest event is becoming more of a spectacle than a sporting competition.Along the way, Brian and Alan share their insights, predictions, stories and concerns about where the game is heading, while Hugh and Mark ask whether the modern World Cup still belongs to the supporters who made it what it is.A wide-ranging conversation covering football, business, politics and the future of the world's biggest sporting event. The discussion touches on concerns around dynamic ticket pricing, rising costs for fans, food and drink prices inside stadiums, travel logistics, and whether the tournament is becoming increasingly corporate. This is one of those episodes where the conversation goes far beyond what happens on the pitch.

In Episode 1 of The Sporting Club Ireland Podcast, we discuss the growing pressure surrounding Leo Cullen, Derek Lyng's decision to step down, and the leadership lessons that can be learned from both sport and business.Walter Walsh shares his experience of working with Brian Cody and the leadership qualities that made him one of the greatest managers of all time. We also explore knowing when to move on, the challenges leaders face at the top, building high-performing teams, dealing with pressure, and the difficult decisions that often define careers.An honest conversation on leadership, self-awareness, success, failure, and what separates great leaders from the rest.🏆 Business Community Powered by Sport🤝 Relationships. Introductions. Opportunity.🎙️ Hosted by Hugh Cahill, Mark Brandon & Walter WalshNew episodes released regularly.