The GAA Social

Three-time All-Ireland winner Ciaran Gourley along with his Centre half forward Aodhan Quinn Joined Thomas and Oisin on the Podcast. Former Down great Kevin McKernan and the Abbey full-back Conor Laverty also joined the lads after one of the great MacRory Cup finals. 8,000 people in the Athletic grounds for one of the most incredible comebacks. Everything left on the pitch and it finished a draw, the replay will take place on Friday night. It's a great insight into young people driving the sport forward. The boys also reflect on a weekend of hurling (And one league football match, Oisin had an eye on) Ben O'Connor calling it how it is for Cork Hurlers.

This is great stuff. A dive into the life of an inter-county captain. Aidan Forker missed much of 2025 and is on the brink of returning to play for Armagh soon. They're as good as anyone. There's a deep thoughtful side to Forker. He's married with a third child just arrived, a career change and has always enjoyed leadership. He's been reared in the blue of Maghery and the orange of Armagh. It's in the blood. There's fun in there too. Forker is now able to laugh at the Michael Murphy incident last year calling it a "silly act" in Ballybofey. Kieran Donaghy has left Armagh to return home, but he will always remain a "Friend for live" and there's a debate into the allegiance of Kieran’s children. Do they support Armagh or Kerry? There remains ambition, in life and football. Faith plays a key role. Andrew Murnin continues to light up football, he's one of the best Forker has ever seen. The MacRory Cup final this weekend, his old school. Paddy Burns dedication, the best bit about winning the All-Ireland and the importance of good coaching- even at the lowest of times. There's Kieran McGeeney too. Aidan Forker on the GAA Social

All the talking points covered on a busy weekend of Gaelic Games.

Danny Quinn is one of those special people you come across in life. Kind, respected and loved. He's the Principal of Anahorish Primary school, where Seamus Heaney was taught how to read and write. He won an All-Ireland with Derry in 1993, captained Bellaghy to Ulster club success and Croke Park. He also won a Sigerson with St Mary's, living with the now Tyrone Manager Malachy O'Rourke for a period of time. There's quite a bit of chat around for Armagh goalkeeper Benny Tierney too. Great times.
Danny's wife Catherine died in May 2011 after a double lung transplant. Hope turned to despair. She was 42. Catherine is from the well-known and respected Murray family of Ballinascreen. Rivals of Bellaghy in football, now connected always. This is the story of a man, losing his wife and raising three kids by himself. Amy, Conor and Dara are all grown up and life is good, just a different upbringing.
Organ donation is important to Danny, he doesn't want pity- nor needs it. "I'm very lucky. Lucky to come from the GAA, lucky to come from Bellaghy"
The glass is always half-full, but he's not a great fan of Crossmaglen. Boxing (legal and illegal) paints much of the Bellaghy/ Crossmaglen story. Two clubs with huge respect for each other off the pitch. From an intimate portrayal of getting on with life, to boxing the head of Jim McConville, this is an outstanding podcast.
PS- Danny though we had stopped recording, twice. We didn't.

We're back, and we're happy. We think?