Join the GAA Sportsdesk team on Wednesday evenings at 7pm for all the best in Dublin GAA. This one hour programme covers all aspects of Gaelic games: football, hurling, camogie, ladies football and handball. We bring you news, views, interviews and analysis on the club and inter-county scene, from juvenile to senior level.
GAA Sportsdesk December 17th
Seán Shanley, the Vice-Chairman of Dublin GAA, speaks to us following the sad passing of Dublin GAA Chairman Andy Kettle on TuesdayTommy Conroy, St Vincent's manager, speaks to us following his side's victory in the Leinster Club Football Championship Final against Rhode of Offaly (1-13 to 0-6)Dermot Crowe speaks to us about the new book that he co-authored with Ronnie Bellew, 'Hell for Leather: A Journey Through Hurling in 100 Games'Brendan Cooper, Vice-Chairman of Dublin camogie, looks back on the year that was in camogieDublin GAA have set up an online book of condolences, available here http://www.dublingaa.ie/andykettle
12/17/2014 • 55 minutes, 26 seconds
GAA Sportsdesk December 3rd
Ronan MacLochlainn, journalist with The Herald, looks back on Ballyboden's victory over St Vincents and Lucan's victory over St Brigids in u-21 'A' Hurling Championship semi-finals. Ronan also looks forward to the Dublin minor football championship between Na Fianna and Kilmacud CrokesShane O'Brien, the new manager of Dublin camogie, speaks to us about his appointment and his wishes for 2015Brendan Cooper gives us the lowdown on all the latest camogie action in Dublin, including minor championship actionConor McKeon looks at the Dublin Bus/Herald Dubs Football team that was named during the week. He also looks at the tentative plans to build a new Leinster GAA stadium near the M50Anthony Daly speaks to us about his autobiography
12/9/2014 • 56 minutes, 22 seconds
GAA Sportsdesk November 26th
Conor McKeon looks back on Kilmacud Crokes' exit from the Leinster Hurling Championship at the hands of Ballyhale Shamrocks of Kilkenny. Conor also looks back on St Vincent's victory over Garrycastle in the Leinster Club Football Championship semi-finalsBrian Talty also gives us his views on that victory for St. Vincent'sRonan MacLochlainn looks at the final selection for the Dublin Bus/Herald Dubs Stars hurling team, which was announced during the weekNigel McCarthy of We Are Dublin speaks to us about the Dublin Ladies Annual Awards night, which took place recentlyBrendan Cooper, Vice-Chairman of Dublin Camogie, gives us an update on the on going minor championshipAnthony Daly speaks to us following the recent launch of his autobiography, 'Dalo: the Autobiography'. The extensive interview looks at his time with Dublin, his playing career, his own plans for the future, and where he thinks Dublin hurling might be heading next
11/25/2014 • 56 minutes, 58 seconds
November 19th
Ollie Baker speaks to us ahead of his side's Leinster Club Hurling Championship semi-final against Ballyhale Shamrocks of Kilkenny in Parnell Park this SundayConor McKeon, journalist with The Herald, previews the same match, while also looking forward to the Leinster Club Football Championship semi-final between St Vincent's and Westmeath's GarrycastleRonan MacLochlainn of The Herald gives us his view on the recently announced nominations for The Herald/Dublin Bus Football Dubs StarsBrendan Cooper, Vice-Chairman of Dublin camogie, talks to us about the appointment of a new management team for the senior camogie sideMick O'Grady, a member of the new camogie management team, speaks to us about his appointment, while also looking back on the Friends of Dublin Hurling Celebration Night which took place last weekKieran Harte of AFL Europe looks ahead to the International Rules test between Ireland and Australia, which takes place in Perth on Saturday morning. He also looks at the potential ramifications that the match might have on the future of the series
11/20/2014 • 55 minutes, 42 seconds
GAA Sportsdesk November 12th
Jim Gavin speaks to us ahead of the Game for Anto between Dublin and the Irish News Ulster All-Stars in Kingspan Stadium on Saturday eveningBrendan Cooper, Vice-Chairman of Dublin Camogie, talks to us about the Dublin Minor Camogie Championship, which started last weekendNoelle Healy, who picked up her first TG4 All-Star Award on Saturday, speaks to us about her seasonTommy Conroy, manager of St Vincent's, looks back on his side's victory over Portlaoise in the Leinster Club Football Championship last Sunday Conor McKeon looks back on the same game, and looks ahead to Vinnies next gameRonan MacLochlainn gives us his views on The Herald/Dublin Bus Hurling Dubs Stars nominations, which were announced earlier this weekBrian Talty looks back on the Vincent's Leinster victory, while also looking ahead to the Adult Football League Division 1 Football Final between Na Fianna and St Maurs
11/13/2014 • 55 minutes, 43 seconds
GAA Sportsdesk November 5th
We speak to Mick O'Grady about Kilmacud Crokes victory in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship quarter-final against Rathdowney-Errill on SundayRonan MacLochlainn, journalist with The Herald, looks back on Na Fianna's impressive victory over Kilmacud Crokes in the Dublin Minor Hurling FinalBrian Barnes, mentor with St Sylvester's, looks back on his under-15 football side's victory over Lucan Sarsfields in the Dublin Championship FinalEamonn Fennell of St Vincent's looks back on his side's recent Dublin Senior Football success over Oliver Plunketts, while also looking ahead to their encounter with Portlaoise on SundayNigel McCarthy of We Are Dublin looks ahead to the announcement of the Ladies Football All-Stars this weekend, while looking back on Na Fianna and Kilmacud Crokes' recent games in the Leinster Senior Ladies Football Championship and the Leinster Intermediate Ladies Football Championship respectivelyBrendan Cooper, Vice-Chairman of Dublin Camogie, looks back on a busy weekend of action in Dublin, including twenty five finals over the course of the weekendAidan Shiells spoke to us about the upcoming Dublin Referees Foundation Course
11/6/2014 • 55 minutes, 13 seconds
GAA Sportsdesk October 29th
Ollie Baker, manager of Kilmacud Crokes, speaks to us about his side's victory in the Dublin Senior Hurling Final against St. Jude's. He also looks forward to their tie in the Leinster Championship against Rathdowney-ErrillMick O'Grady, Chairman of the Friends of Dublin Hurling, gives us his view on the final, and also looks forward to FODH's Celebration Night coming up on November 14thTommy Doran, Kilmacud Crokes Ladies Intermediate manager, talks to us about their success in the Leinster Championship Final over the weekendRay Dorney, Na Fianna Ladies Senior manager, talks to us ahead of the Leinster Final this weekendBrendan Cooper, Vice-Chairman of Dublin camogie, speaks to us about all the camogie action in Dublin over the weekend, including Ballyboden's defeat to Oulart in the Leinster ChampionshipConor McKeon, journalist with The Herald, looks back on the senior hurling final, as well as the Dublin Senior Football Championship Final which saw St. Vincent's retain their title against Oliver Plunketts/Eoghan Ruadh
10/30/2014 • 55 minutes, 34 seconds
GAA Sportsdesk October 22nd
Andy Cunningham, who will be on co-commentary duty with Mick on Friday, previews the Dublin Senior Hurling Championship Final between Kilmacud Crokes and St. Jude'sThe respective managers Ollie Baker (Kilmacud) and Sean Fallon (St Jude's) let us know how preparations are going ahead of the big matchRichie Sweetnam, manager of the Ballyboden camogie side that won their 5th Dublin senior title on Sunday, tells us about the game and the celebrations that followedBrendan Cooper, Vice-Chairman of Dublin camogie, gives us a report on the same game, as well as all the other camogie news in DublinRonan MacLochlainn, journalist with The Herald, previews the hurling final on Friday, as well as the Dublin Senior Football Championship Final on Monday between reigning champions St Vincent's, and St Oliver Plunketts Eoghan Ruadh who are seeking their first senior titleTommy Conroy, Vincent's manager, gives us an update on preparations ahead of Monday's final