The Left Wing Back Podcast

Kev and Stevie renew acquaintances for a one off Special episode to discuss the landmark achievement of the Carlow Footballers at Croke Park on Saturday, while the Ladies Footballers also secured promotion on Sunday. Cover photo: Pat AhernMusic: Live is Life - Opus

We went live on Instagram to capture the moment as Carlow saw off Leitrim to secure promotion to Division 3 of the National Football League for 2027.Many thanks to all the players and coaches for speaking to us and also to Tomas Walsh for providing photos.

Kev and Stevie sit down for the final time of this Carlow Club Championship season.On the agenda is Grange's IFC success over Ballon, St Patricks JFC 'C' win, Leinster club wrap up and preview for Hurling, Football, Camogie and Ladies Football and much more besides.Massive thanks to our partners:⁠Tully's Bar Carlow⁠⁠DS Sports⁠⁠Heron Sauna⁠⁠Infinite Energy⁠Kevin Kelly Pharmacy⁠Nurney Plant & Civil⁠⁠Fenlon Heating & Plumbing⁠Barrow Brew⁠Teach Ui Bhraonain⁠⁠Milano's Takeaway Bagenalstown⁠If you appreciate our content and want to support our efforts you can spot us a coffee here: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingbackThanks to everyone who supported us in any way this season, we are very grateful!

It was a weekend which saw Old Leighlin become Carlow SFC champions for the first time since 2013.Ballon and Grange couldn't be separated in the IFC Final.Fighting Cocks won the Junior A against a heartbroken Leighlinbridge side.Eire Og take Junior B honours.St Patricks and Ballon to meet again in the JFC C Final.Some weekend of drama to get through!Massive thanks to our partners:⁠Tully's Bar Carlow⁠⁠DS Sports⁠⁠Heron Sauna⁠⁠Infinite Energy⁠Kevin Kelly Pharmacy⁠Nurney Plant & Civil⁠⁠Fenlon Heating & Plumbing⁠Barrow Brew⁠Teach Ui Bhraonain⁠⁠Milano's Takeaway Bagenalstown⁠If you appreciate our content and want to support our efforts you can spot us a coffee here: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

Having heard from Rathvilly and Grange voices on our feature county final podcast, we conducted a whistle stop tour to see how the rest of the clubs are embracing the week that's in it.We hear from St Patrick's player Eoin O'Toole who features in the Junior C Final.Paddy Byrne gives us the rundown on the Ballon side of things as the contest both the Junior C and Intermediate Finals.Eire Og mentor Robbie Moore provides a rundown on how things have gone so far ahead of the Junior B decider, with his Clonmore counterpart Jamie Doyle giving us the other side of the coin.Eddie 'The Kid' Dermody sizes things up from a Leighlinbridge perspective as part of the backroom team, while their Junior A final opponents are the Fighting Cocks and livewire Emmet Moran tells us how they've been getting on.Finally, it's the turn of James Clarke to give us the view from Old Leighlin as they prepare to meet Rathvilly in the Senior decider.Massive thanks to our partners - check them out below.⁠Tully's Bar Carlow⁠⁠DS Sports⁠⁠Heron Sauna⁠⁠Infinite Energy⁠Kevin Kelly Pharmacy⁠Nurney Plant & Civil⁠⁠Fenlon Heating & Plumbing⁠Barrow Brew⁠Teach Ui Bhraonain⁠⁠Milano's Takeaway Bagenalstown⁠If you appreciate our content and want to support our efforts you can spot us a coffee here: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

With county final weekend upon us we got the views of two men who will be having a slightly different experience of it.Rathvilly's Eric Molloy was sidelined with an ACL injury from the early part of the year, while Cathal Bailey suffered a serious leg break in Grange's game with St Patrick's in the IFC group stages.The two lads give us an insight into the injuries, the recovery involved and take us through all the finals this weekend from Junior C to Senior.There's great insight to be got here.Massive thanks to our partners:⁠Tully's Bar Carlow⁠⁠DS Sports⁠⁠Heron Sauna⁠⁠Infinite Energy⁠Kevin Kelly Pharmacy⁠Nurney Plant & Civil⁠⁠Fenlon Heating & Plumbing⁠Barrow Brew⁠Teach Ui Bhraonain⁠⁠Milano's Takeaway Bagenalstown⁠If you appreciate our content and want to support our efforts you can spot us a coffee here: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

It was a weekend that saw MLR win a first ever Carlow Senior Camogie Championship title as they saw off 26 in a row seeking Myshall.Setanta recorded their own piece of history in winning the Junior Camogie Championship.Eire Og confined Tinryland to relegation from the Carlow SFC.Rathvilly progressed to meet Old Leighlin in the Carlow SFC Final.St Patrick’s & Grange played out another thriller where Grange prevailed AET to face Ballon in the IFC final.Fighting Cocks shook off a stern test from Kilbride in a rip roaring JFC ‘A’ Semi Final contest to set up a final meeting with Leighlinbridge.Clonmore will face Eire Og in the JFC ‘B’ Final, while St Patrick’s meet Ballon in the JFC ‘C’ decider.Mountains to squeeze in and a mammoth week or two ahead still!Massive thanks to our partners:⁠Tully's Bar Carlow⁠⁠DS Sports⁠⁠Heron Sauna⁠⁠Infinite Energy⁠Kevin Kelly Pharmacy⁠Nurney Plant & Civil⁠⁠Fenlon Heating & Plumbing⁠Barrow Brew⁠Teach Ui Bhraonain⁠⁠Milano's Takeaway Bagenalstown⁠If you appreciate our content and want to support our efforts you can spot us a coffee here: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

Semi Final weekend did not disappoint.We still don't know who will be squaring off against each other in the Senior, Intermediate, Junior A & Junior B Football finals for various different reasons!We got through all the nuts and bolts of it, we also chat about the Ladies SFC Final and lots more besides.Massive thanks to our partners:⁠Tully's Bar Carlow⁠⁠DS Sports⁠⁠Heron Sauna⁠⁠Infinite Energy⁠Kevin Kelly Pharmacy⁠Nurney Plant & Civil⁠⁠Fenlon Heating & Plumbing⁠Barrow Brew⁠Teach Ui Bhraonain⁠⁠Milano's Takeaway Bagenalstown⁠If you appreciate our content and want to support our efforts you can spot us a coffee here: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

Christy Bolger joins us this week with nothing off the table in terms of conversation (the way it should be!)We chat about the week that was in terms of Tinryland's situation.We chat about the pickle Eire Og are in and discuss how it all happened.We line up this weekend's cracking Semi Final showdowns.We go through all the Quarter Final action.And we give the low down on the Camogie Semi Finals.Shoutout to our partners:Tully's Bar Carlow⁠DS Sports⁠⁠Heron Sauna⁠⁠Infinite Energy⁠⁠Nurney Plant & Civil⁠⁠Fenlon Heating & Plumbing⁠⁠Teach Ui Bhraonain⁠⁠Milano's Takeaway Bagenalstown⁠⁠Lamberts Coffee House⁠If you appreciate our content and want to support our efforts you can spot us a coffee here: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

Where does one start here!A weekend of absolute chaos in the Carlow SFC has seen Eire Og dumped out of the Championship by MLR and as of now they are set to face Tinryland who are considering an appeal after a potential error in their draw with Bagenalstown.We bring you the lay of the land for all teams as it stands and run down through all the grades with a wrap up on Camogie and Ladies football also.Big thanks to:⁠DS Sports⁠⁠Heron Sauna⁠⁠Infinite Energy⁠⁠Nurney Plant & Civil⁠⁠Fenlon Heating & Plumbing⁠⁠Teach Ui Bhraonain⁠⁠Milano's Takeaway Bagenalstown⁠⁠Lamberts Coffee House⁠If you appreciate our content and want to support our efforts you can spot us a coffee here: ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

On this week's show we line up the scenarios which could potentially unfold in Round 3 of the Carlow Football Championships.We reflect on Round 2 where lots of interesting results have added to this weekend's excitement.And Stevie pays tribute to his great friend Niamh Dobbs who sadly passed away last week.We would like to offer our condolences to all Niamh's family and friends.

Welcome along to a new season of club football action on The Left Wing Back!Stevie joins Kev this week having attended no fewer than 8 Championship games over the weekend.We dissect Fenagh's standout win over Tinryland, Eire Og and Old Leighlin's two point littered draw as well as facile wins for Pal and Rathvilly.The IFC saw St Patricks off to a flier, setting up a nice top of the table clash with Grange, while Ballon and Clonmore also enjoyed wins.There's poacher turned game keeper stories in Junior and much more also!Massive thanks to our partners:Heron SaunaInfinite EnergyDS SportsNurney Plant & CivilFenlon Heating & PlumbingTeach Ui BhraonainMilano's Takeaway BagenalstownLamberts Coffee HouseIf you appreciate our content and want to support our efforts you can spot us a coffee here: https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

Our final show from the Carlow Hurling Championships sees us digest MLR's swashbuckling success over St Mullins in the Senior showpiece.We reflect on a dream day for Naomh Bríd in winning the Carlow Intermediate Championship just hours after the Junior side had taken honours in the Shield Final.Thanks to ⁠⁠Infinite Energy, ⁠⁠Brendan Kavanagh Furniture ⁠⁠, Heron Sauna & ⁠⁠Property Partners Buggy⁠⁠If you enjoy our shows you can help us keep it lit by spotting us a coffee here – ⁠⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

Having heard from MLR and St Mullins voices ahead of the weekend earlier on this week, we caught up with Alan Brennan of Naomh Brid and Padraig Holden of Burren Rangers to line up Saturday's action.Thanks to ⁠www.infiniteenergy.ie⁠ , ⁠Brendan Kavanagh Furniture ⁠& ⁠Property Partners Buggy⁠If you enjoy our shows you can help us keep it lit by spotting us a coffee here - ⁠https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

With MLR & St Mullins set to do battle yet again in a Carlow Senior Hurling Final, we decided to catch up with two gents who have crossed paths and indeed shared pitches and dressing rooms on many great occasions down through the years.Hugh Paddy O'Byrne came on the scene when MLR made the breakthrough against St Mullins in 2006 and helped himself to 7 SHC medals thereafter before moving to Clare in recent years.Kevin Kehoe has only just stepped away from the St Mullins panel this year and has enjoyed rich success in county finals against MLR also.We get fresh perspectives and refreshing conversations with the two lads who have had to stop playing the game for albeit different, but challenging reasons nonetheless.An enjoyable show to produce and hopefully one you'll enjoy listening to.Thanks to www.infiniteenergy.ie , Brendan Kavanagh Furniture & Property Partners BuggyIf you enjoy our shows you can help us keep it lit by spotting us a coffee here - https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

Since we last recorded, a final has been refixed and played so we did a preview and review all in one LOL!We go through all the bells and whistles for this weekend's Carlow Hurling Finals.We chat about Hurling For Cancer, a poignant weekend for Ballinkillen, thrash talk between the host and a current serving mentor and much more!Thanks to Infinite Energy , Property Partners Buggy and Brendan Kavanagh FurnitureYou can support our efforts by spotting us a coffee here - https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

If you're not reading the above headline while imaging the beat of Billy Joel's classic We Didn’t Start the Fire then please go read it again and then listen to the podcast!What a weekend of Hurling.No shortage of things to talk about for Kev & Stevie this week.We discuss the half time incident in the Ballinkillen v MLR SHC Semi Final, we dissect all the other semi finals and of course we chat about that post match interview!Big thanks to Property Partners Buggy and Brendan Kavanagh Furniture.If you're enjoying our content and want to support our efforts, you can do so here by spotting us a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingbackEnjoy!

Kev & Stevie go through the runners & riders ahead of the Carlow Junior, Intermediate and Senior Hurling Championship semi finals this weekend.Topics include- Naomh Brid's new addition- Air Traffic control for high fielders- Brock Lesnar lookalike- A plausible case for a Senior semi final upsetThanks to Brendan Kavanagh Furniture and Property Partners Buggy.You can support our efforts here for the price of a coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

Leo McGough joinus us this week for a superb discussion on Carlow hurling.We thrash out the inter county season and where Carlow may have missed a trick outside of the Joe McDonagh Cup also.We look at Kildare and weigh up who is currently better placed to make a push.We chat about what a future All Ireland Championship may look like.We discuss how dead rubbers could be reduced in Carlow club formats.The continued love for this years IHC.Setanta's landmark with in the JHC.Bennekerry/Tinryland see off Old Leighlin in Ladies SFCIntermediate Camogie Championship novelty.Some funny stories near the end of the pod also!Thanks to Brendan Kavanagh Furniture and Property Partners Buggy PortlaoiseIf you like what you're hearing you can help us fuel the podcast for the price of a coffee - https://buymeacoffee.com/leftwingback

After a little sabbatical Kev & Stevie are back to take you through the Carlow Club Hurling Championships!- All Ireland Hurling Final conversation- The story of the adult grades so far- Parish Derby to whet the appetite- First teams to the fore in IHC

Over the past couple of weeks we sat down with Conor 'Horse' Lawlor at the Talbot Hotel in Carlow.Conor gave great service to Carlow at Senior level be it with the Hurlers or Footballers and at one point both.He was the scorer of one of the most famous goals in Carlow GAA history with they saw off Kildare in the Leinster SFC in 2018.He also played a key role in Carlow's Joe McDonagh Cup Final win over Offaly in 2023.Now a Dad to Sam and Husband to Grace, Conor sits down for this fantastic conversation with nothing off limits.He's his own man on the pitch and off it and what you see is what you get.This is Conor Lawlor - a constant in a Carlow Senior Jersey since 2011. ★ Support this podcast ★

We had the pleasure of sitting down with recently retired Carlow Hurling stalwart Jack Kavanagh in his home place for this jam packed episode.Jack came straight on to the Carlow Senior Panel after a successful stint at Minor level where he played in a Leinster Final vs Kilkenny and All Ireland Quarter Final vs Tipperary.We ask Jack about what led him to make the decision to step away from county hurling.We relive some fond memories including McDonagh & Christy Ring Cup wins, taking on and taking down some big guns at club and county level, funny dressing room stories and much more! ★ Support this podcast ★

This week we pay tribute to the monumental success of Bennekerry/Tinryland in winning a first All Ireland Club Football title for Carlow at adult level on Saturday at Croke Park.Lauren Dwyer joins us to give us a flavour of what day was like, the lead in, the celebrations and just exactly how much it means to everyone.Bernard Mullen was involved with the team back when titles were hard to come by in Carlow. He talks to us about the achievement and tears which were experienced even before full time.As current Tinryland GFC chairperson and vice-chairperson of Carlow & District Soccer League, Bernard gives us his views on the recent news of Calendar season soccer.It's a huge topic at the moment and is likely to have massive consequences for both Soccer and GAA.It's an episode that simply commands your attention.We do hope you enjoy! ★ Support this podcast ★

With Saturday fast approaching, we preview Bennekerry/Tinryland's clash with Annaghdown in the All Ireland Ladies Intermediate Club Football Final at 3pm in Croke Park.We go through the U20 Football Finals where Palatine and Ballon were victorious, with special mention to Palatine's fantastic underage season.We tee up the U20 Hurling Semi Finals.We discuss the news of Calendar Season Soccer and the challenges that it is likely to bring.All this and much more! ★ Support this podcast ★

Bennekerry/Tinryland mentor Conor Byrne joined us along with other well known Carlow coaches Maurice Browne & Mick Kehoe for a wide ranging discussion on this weeks show.B/T are on their way to Croke Park to face Annaghdown of Galway on Saturday December 14th in the All Ireland Ladies Football Final. Conor gives us a flavour of what the group is like, how special this is and how they have managed everything so far on route to the decider.Conor also stays with us as we chat to Maurice & Mick about the Carlow U20 Football Finals this weekend.As former Carlow U20 Manager, Maurice gives us great insight into the challenges of that particular grade and we ask if there is possibly a better time to play it at club level and consider a possible reshuffle structure wise.We also discuss the merits of the the County Football Divisional Championship extending into other grades following finals night at the Netwatch Training Centre in Fenagh last Friday.Again there is great discussion, debate and insight.The show is a little longer this week but well worth sticking around for! ★ Support this podcast ★

01:13 Bennekerry/Tinryland v Mullahoran All Ireland Semi Final10:20 U20 Football Championship13:39 Cental County U16 Football Championship Finals Night15:25 Competitive nature of Championship20:05 Finals Night Venue22:23 Top scorers going into Finals NightThis weeks guest is Carlow Games Manager - Robert Sansom ★ Support this podcast ★

Recently we had the pleasure of sitting down with recently retired Carlow Senior Footballer Darragh Foley at Lambert's Coffee Shop.Foley finishes up as Carlow's leading scorer of all time on the County scene.We chat to Darragh about why he retired.We do a deep dive into his time with Carlow.We chat about some funny moments and also some emotional ones which Darragh doesn't shy away from.The man exudes excellence as much off the pitch as he does on it and here we get a real flavour of that.Unmissable viewing & listening.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:48 Reason behind retirement07:58 County Underage Football - Not making u14 squad10:20 Soccer career13:25 Making Adult debut for Kilbride while u1320:00 Carlow v Dublin u21 Football Semi Final21:47 Senior debut with Carlow and up to 201227:00 Carlow v Meath 2012 a day of mixed emotions29:11 Incredible moment during a sad time34:24 2013-2015 with Carlow35:24 Carlow Footballers Fight Night39:24 Glorious times with Carlow56:20 Laois1:08:00 Post Turlough era1:11:00 Last game with Carlow1:12:00 Making sure he was going to retire1:14:40 Fatherhood1:17:30 Quick Fire questions1:31:17 A possible return to Carlow at some point?!1:32:54 Conclusion ★ Support this podcast ★

Stephen Bambrick joins us to discuss Bennekerry/Tinryland's Leinster success. We chat about Rathvilly & Burren Rangers exiting Leinster, St Mullins prepping for their opener on Sunday, the County u16 Football Championship & more ★ Support this podcast ★

Mick Kehoe joins us to discuss the following:02:05 Darragh Foley finishes up with Carlow08:09 BK/Tin prep for Leinster Final 11:52 Ballon & Fenagh bow out of Leinster 33:13 Rathvilly & Burren Rangers step up in Leinster42:43 County Championship off to a flyerAll this and much more! ★ Support this podcast ★

Mick Kehoe joins Kev for a recap on all the happenings over the past week from Rathvilly's SFC success to Myshall's extraordinary 25 in a row achievement to Minor Final headlines and much more besides.Don't forget to email your LWB Player of The Year nominees to [email protected] in association with Valhalla Sauna's00:00 Show Partner Mentions00:50 Show starts01:48 Mick on coaching Tinryland during Relegation play off 06:30 Myshall do 25 in a row - Camogie Review10:05 JFC Final - Bizarre story17:09 SFC Final Replay - Rathvilly v Pal Review32:20 Minor Final Reviews - Mad ending to MFC 'A' Final47:35 Burren Rangers play off with Carlow Town for the right to play in Leinster53:43 County Championship date change55:50 LWB Player of the Year Awards in association with Valhalla Saunas1:05:00 Wrapping Up/Thank you's ★ Support this podcast ★

Kev & BOD were once again located at the Talbot Hotel in Carlow for this week's episode reviewing the 2024 Carlow Football Finals.Details of the Camogie Finals were also given.And of course the Senior Football Final Replay is previewed.The lads also discuss possible LWB Player of The Year contenders!00:00 - Intro05:30 - Camogie Final Times06:05 - Junior B Final12:46 - Junior A Final25:24 - IFC Final34:33 - SFC Final & Replay chat1:08:39 - LWB Player of The Year Award possible contenders & how you can become involved ★ Support this podcast ★

BOD spoke to the two members of the recent winning side with Rathvilly also prepping for Senior and JFC 'B' Finals this week! ★ Support this podcast ★

BOD sat down and had the craic with his brother Jeff and James Ruth ahead of the 2024 JFC 'B' Final between Eire Og and Rathvilly. ★ Support this podcast ★

Craig Kearney is well established in the Palatine nets. He also keeps up his net keeping duty with New Oak while running a Web Design & Management business - www.Craigkearney.comWe had a great discussion and it even featured an unexpected cameo from one of Craig's team mates! ★ Support this podcast ★

Brian O'Donoghue sat down for a fantastic discussion with two of Rathvilly's finest servants.Brian Murphy and Alan 'Briar' Kelly gave many great years to club and county.This wide ranging chat is sure to have you entertained! ★ Support this podcast ★

The lads were a joy to chat to ahead of this Saturday's IFC Final! Great craic and stories from both! ★ Support this podcast ★

Richard Kearney soldiered for many years with Leighlinbridge. Paddy Byrne is still doing just that for Ballon. They meet on Sunday. We had a great chat with both lads over the weekend. ★ Support this podcast ★

Pal & Rathvilly reach SFC Final - Fenagh v K/C in the IFC - Leighlinbridge to meet Ballon in the JFC A - Rathvilly v Eire Og JFC B - Ladies Football Finals & MoreJohnny Nevin joins us to Review the action! ★ Support this podcast ★

Kev & Fisher tipped on down to the Talbot Hotel on Tuesday evening to record our 2024 Carlow Football Championship Semi Final preview show.Talbot Hotel Carlow came on board as partners with us this year and have recently opened An Bhearu Bar & Bistro along with The Recovery Room at Talbot Fitness for all your post match and pre match recovery needs.Talbot Hotel Carlow have sponsored the Carlow Intermediate and Junior Football Championships for many years and we are delighted to have them on board this season - visit www.talbotcarlow.ieWe are also delighted to welcome along a new Partner this week - Infinite Energy and you can check out their website InfiniteEnergy.ie - they are the leading provider of industrial, commercial, agricultural and residential solar PV installations, serving the South East and Midlands.Thanks also to our long standing year long partners:Curadh SportsPadraic Dunne MotorsArboretum Garden CentreRay Whelan LTDProperty Partners BuggyPat Ahern PhotographyDigiworx Marketing ★ Support this podcast ★

Robert Sansom & Mick Kehoe join us to discuss a new County Football Championship launching in October. We chat about Round 3 & indeed the upcoming Quarter Final's of the Carlow Football Championship. We get a verdict on Killeshin v Graiguecullen in the Laois SFC Quarter Final & much more ★ Support this podcast ★

Tom Dillon is a seriously impressive human being. At just 18 years of age he has Captained Carlow u20 Footballers, plays like a seasoned pro for his club Grange, and this week begins another big stage in life when he takes up a course in UL to be a PE & Maths teacher.Tom joins us for a great discussion looking back on Round 2 of the Carlow Football Championships, a look ahead to Round 3 and just an all round enjoyable conversation. ★ Support this podcast ★

Cake delivered to Carlow - 1st round Football action talking points - 2nd round heads up - Paul Byrne in top form ★ Support this podcast ★

And just like that it's time for Carlow Football Championship action! Mick Kehoe joins to discuss the runners and riders for this years Championships.While Tommy Buggy joins us to discuss St Mullins' Senior Hurling Championship success after another incredible game with MLR. ★ Support this podcast ★

We took a spin out to the new, improved and seriously impressive Knockbeg College to meet their new principal John Maye who talked us through all things Olympics and a few bits on the school also.No punches pulled on the Athletics front, raw honesty from John as always and plenty of insight to boot! ★ Support this podcast ★

Former Carlow Senior Hurler Willie Hickey joins us for as honest an assessment of Hurling Final weekend that you'll find anywhere.Not a man to mince his words, Willie breaks down the Senior Final draw with MLR and St Mullins.He feels it's great for Burren Rangers to get up Intermediate despite losing to them in the game that decided that on Saturday.We go through the IHC and Shield finals and much more.Please note at the time of recording we didn't have replay details to hand. ★ Support this podcast ★

It's Hurling Finals weekend in Carlow and we catch up with the following people to give us a flavour of what to expect:Alex Delaney - Carlow TownAlan Brennan - Naomh BrídCiaran Bolger - Burren RangersTommy Buggy - St MullinsPaul O'Brien - MLR ★ Support this podcast ★

We tipped down to the Talbot Hotel in Carlow for what initially was meant to be a brief chat over a coffee with Leo McGough in the fantastic new An Bhearú Bar & Bistro.It turned out to be a podcast for the ages.We of course did get to the Carlow Hurling Semi Final's eventually, but what transpired both before and after was just pure magic.Leo is an artist who paints pictures with words like no other.Leo eloquently describes getting what it was like witness Clare win an All Ireland with his brother Michael, who was once in a position where he couldn't attend games due to a medical condition.All Ireland Final day is passionately labelled as a day for everyone.There is so much good stuff in here that's it's simply unmissable.Enjoy it and maybe have some pocket size tissues at the ready also.Powerful stuff. ★ Support this podcast ★

Barry 'The Bowser' Doyle is once again joined by David Galway this week.The lads delve into what practically are Quarter Finals for some teams in the Carlow SHC this weekend.Early contenders for Hurler of the Year are discussed.A detailed breakdown on the All Ireland Senior Hurling Final between Cork and Clare.And much more besides! ★ Support this podcast ★

Having made it two wins from two in the IHC, we decided to go have a chat with arguably Carlow Town's most passionate young Hurler who not long ago also co-founded the famed Bush Ultras!Kev & Barry go through the weekend's games which at Senior saw Ballinkillen go seriously close to a big upset against MLR while Bagenalstown pushed on against a Naomh Eoin side who faded badly.The lads chat about all the grades' games from both last weekend and this coming weekend which see's mouth watering encounters in all three with Ballinkillen v Bagenalstown, St Mullins v Naomh Eoin, Carlow Town v St Mullins and Kildavin/Clonegal v Naomh Eoin to name but a few!We also chat about the All Ireland Hurling Semi Finals and of course; our 'Wield The Axe' section!' ★ Support this podcast ★

The Carlow SHC got underway last weekend with MLR and St Mullins drawing, while Naomh Eoin were 5 point winners over Ballinkillen.This weekend we look at Ballinkillen v MLR and Naomh Eoin v Bagenalstown.We chat about Carlow Town's resurgence, the growing interest in the Carlow Intermediate Championship and much more! ★ Support this podcast ★