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The Mike Quirke PodcastCycling for a Cause: Danny O'Sullivan - Turning Grief into GenerosityIn this heartfelt and inspiring episode, I have a conversation with Danny O'Sullivan from Tralee, County Kerry. Danny shares the profoundly emotional experience of losing his wife, Alison, at just 37 years of age to a sudden and aggressive form of cancer just 10 weeks after diagnosis.
Despite the heartbreak, Danny has channeled his energy into organising a significant charity cycle from Malin to Mizen Head, aiming to raise funds for the palliative care unit at University Hospital Kerry. This facility provided indispensable care to Alison and continues to support families during their most challenging times.
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OTB GAAOTB Breakfast Bite | Mike Quirke + Ronan O'GaraThis is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara helped us preview a huge interpro at MacHale Park in Castlebar, as well as an update on the progress of his own La Rochelle side. Alan Quinlan also dropped into studio and helped look ahead to Ireland's W6N clash with Italy in Parma. Mike Quirke set the table for the Allianz Football League finals, with former Monaghan footballer Kieran Hughes previewing the Division 2 final meeting of Monaghan...
2025-03-2810 minOTB RugbyOTB Breakfast Bite | O'Gara on Castlebar interpro + Mike Quirke on Division 1 NFL finalThis is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara helped us preview a huge interpro at MacHale Park in Castlebar, as well as an update on the progress of his own La Rochelle side. Alan Quinlan also dropped into studio and helped look ahead to Ireland's W6N clash with Italy in Parma. Mike Quirke set the table for the Allianz Football League finals, with former Monaghan footballer Kieran Hughes previewing the Division 2 final meeting of Monaghan...
2025-03-2810 minOTB RugbyOTB Breakfast Bite | Quinlan on Ireland-France, Quirke on football rulesWelcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize, and FREE, taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we've a bumper preview for Ireland v France in the Six Nations with both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan. Former Kerry player, and ex-Laois manager Mike Quirke joined us to discuss football's new rules. Plus, football writer Mark Critchley reflected on last night’s 1-1 draw between Man United & Real Sociedad in the Europa League. This morning's Bite begins with Quinny's take on tomorrow's game at the Av...
2025-03-0711 minOTB GAAOTB Breakfast Bite | Mike Quirke on football rules, Alan Quinlan on Ireland v FranceWelcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize, and FREE, taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we've a bumper preview for Ireland v France in the Six Nations with both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan. Former Kerry player, and ex-Laois manager Mike Quirke joined us to discuss football's new rules. Plus, football writer Mark Critchley reflected on last night’s 1-1 draw between Man United & Real Sociedad in the Europa League. This morning's Bite begins with Quinny's take on tomorrow's game at the Av...
2025-03-0711 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastExploring the Challenges of High Performance with AFL's Nick WalshIn this insightful episode, we delve into the world of sports coaching with Nick Walsh, a former Gaelic football player turned AFL high-performance expert. We explore the unique challenges athletes face when transitioning from Gaelic games to Australian Rules Football and discuss the importance of mental health support for both players and coaches.
Nick shares his experiences in developing high-performance programs, emphasising the significance of player relationships, strategic fitness programs, and the evolving role of technology in sports. Whether you're involved in youth sports or at a high-performance level, this episode offers valuable insights into building a...
2025-02-281h 00The Mike Quirke PodcastSkill Development Unlocked: A Conversation with Dr. Ed CoughlanListen in to this insightful episode as we delve deep into the world of coaching with Dr. Ed Coughlan, an expert in skill acquisition. Discover how to create the optimal environment for players to develop their skills effectively, beyond the traditional drills. Dr. Coughlan shares his expertise on the importance of practicing skills in context, under pressure, and with decision-making components to truly elevate player performance.
Whether you're a novice coach or a seasoned professional, this episode is packed with valuable insights on how to improve your coaching strategies. Learn how to engage young athletes, encourage their...
2025-02-211h 04The Mike Quirke PodcastUnlocking Youth Sports Success: Insights from sports psychologist Dr. Ciara LostyWelcome to an engaging episode where we delve into the psychological intricacies of coaching youth in sports. After a brief hiatus, we're back to explore how parents and coaches can create a nurturing environment for young athletes. Joining us is Dr. Ciara Losty, a lecturer in Applied Sport and Exercise Psychology. Dr. Losty shares valuable insights from her experience of working with Team Ireland at the Olympics and sheds light on fostering resilience and internal motivation in young athletes.
Throughout the episode, we discuss key strategies to improve youth sports experiences, emphasising the importance of focusing on...
2025-02-1446 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastUnveiling the Gaps: PE Challenges in Irish SchoolsIn this thought-provoking first episode of 2025, we delve into the current state of physical education (PE) in Irish national schools, highlighting the challenges and opportunities for improvement. Host Mike engages in a compelling discussion with Stephen and Peter Lavin, the passionate educators behind Game Sense Coaching, renowned for their contributions to coaching.
Throughout the episode, we explore the stark contrasts between government funding allocation for various educational initiatives, like STEM and hot school lunches, and the lack of financial support for PE in primary schools. The Lavin brothers share their firsthand experiences as teaching principals, pointing out...
2025-01-101h 01The Mike Quirke PodcastBuilding Champions: Youth Development, Coaching, and Collaboration with Des RyanIn this episode, I'm joined by Des Ryan, a renowned expert in youth athletic development and coaching, with a career spanning elite roles at Arsenal, Irish Rugby, and now as Director of Sport and Physical Activity at the University of Galway.
Des shares his wealth of knowledge on developing young athletes, fostering effective coaching practices, and navigating relationships between coaches, parents, and players. From practical advice for coaches to insights on creating a positive environment for youth development, this conversation is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone involved in sport and coaching.
You c...
2024-12-131h 07The Mike Quirke PodcastSearching for balance between the AFL and the GAA - former Kerry & Sydney Swans footballer Tommy WalshKerry's Tommy Walsh is both an All Ireland winner and former professional Aussie rules player with both St Kilda and the Sydney Swans.
Following commentary by Kerry GAA county chairman Patrick O'Sullivan recently about the need for the GAA to become more proactive about putting structures in place to help keep more of our young players at home, Tommy was generous enough to share his experiences of his GAA to AFL journey and gives some great insights into where the GAA can improve how the approach the situation.
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2024-12-0749 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastUnlocking the Secrets of High-Performance Coaching: A Deep Dive with Jason McGahan Jason McGahan is the high-performance manager with Kerry GAA, and shares his journey from playing football in Armagh to managing performance for one of Ireland's top GAA counties. He provides valuable insights into building high-performance structures within sports teams, illustrating how clubs can improve their operations without hefty financial investments.
In a compelling discussion, the conversation shifts to the concept of athletic development and the significance of supporting not only players but also coaches, volunteers, and staff. Jason emphasises the importance of communication, internal motivation, and shared vision in creating a solid high-performance culture. He also discusses h...
2024-11-291h 07The Mike Quirke PodcastDeclan Quill - Raising standards and driving success with Kerry ladies footballJoin us in this episode as we delve into the world of coaching with Declan Quill, former joint manager of the Kerry Ladies football team. Hear inspiring stories and insights from Quill on how he and his team transformed the coaching approach, leading the Kerry Ladies to All-Ireland glory. Discover the challenges, triumphs, and lessons learned along the way.
Whether you're a coach, parent, or sports enthusiast, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical insights to help you foster success in sports and life. Tune in to learn from one of the best in the field...
2024-11-221h 00The Mike Quirke PodcastSpeed matters with Hall of Fame sprint coach Tony HollerIn this episode, I’m thrilled to introduce Tony Holler, a Hall of Fame sprint coach from the United States and the mind behind the revolutionary “Feed the Cats” training philosophy. Known for challenging traditional approaches to speed training, Tony has transformed the way coaches think about developing sprint performance. Today, he’ll share his insights on prioritizing speed, avoiding burnout, and rethinking what it means to train athletes for peak performance.
Whether you're a coach, parent, or sports enthusiast, this episode is packed with wisdom and practical insights to help you foster success in sports and life. Tu...
2024-11-151h 01The Mike Quirke PodcastUnleashing the power of coaching and the role of the sports parent with Wayne GoldsmithIn this insightful episode, we delve deep into the world of coaching with the legendary Wayne Goldsmith. A highly respected Australian coach, Wayne has spent over 30 years revolutionising sports coaching across various disciplines, including swimming, rugby, triathlon, and cricket. Join us as Wayne shares his innovative approach to coaching, focusing on athlete development, high performance, and youth empowerment.
Wayne's passion for fostering environments where young athletes can thrive is evident as he discusses the importance of resilience, motivation, and a growth mindset. He emphasizes the critical role of sports parents in supporting their children's athletic journeys and...
2024-11-0858 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastEmpowering Change: The Journey of Louise Quill and Tír na nÓg Children's FoundationWelcome to Season 4 of the Mike Quirke Podcast, where we dive deeper into the realms of sports coaching, performance, and the psychology of being a sports parent and plenty more. In this episode, we explore an inspiring story of change and resilience.
Meet Louise Quill, a remarkable woman from Tralee, County Kerry, recently named Kerry Person of the Year. Her journey began with a vision to create a better future for children in Tanzania. Louise founded the Tír na nÓg Orphanage, a sanctuary that has transformed the lives of countless children in one of Africa's most po...
2024-11-0621 min
Indo SportIs Gaelic Football about to change forever? | James Horan & Mike QuirkeJim Gavin and his Football Review Committee have run the the rule over Gaelic Football as we know it. Among those on that committee was former Mayo manager James Horan, who joins Joe Molloy and former Kerry coach Mike Quirke to discuss this weekend’s interprovincial trial matches, and the ‘core enhancements’ that are being road-tested at Croke Park. You can contact the show through indosportpodcast@independent.ie, or find us on social @IndoSport.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
2024-10-1739 min
The Kerry Football PodcastSenior and Intermediate predictions + Clubber love + Tomás, Donaghy or Declan to replace Quirke?Adam Moynihan, Seán O'Sullivan and Barry John Keane (before he gets disconnected) preview an exciting weekend of football in the Senior and Intermediate Club Championships.Plus: why we all love Clubber (not an ad), and the candidates to replace outgoing Kerry selector Mike Quirke.Support The Kerry Football Podcast: ko-fi.com/kerryfootballpodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-1652 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastKey coaching messages from series 3In this week's episode, the last of the series, I wanted to provide a recap of some of the brilliant messages shared by all the various guests along the way.
I'd like to say a sincere thanks to all of those people who have come on and shared their vast knowledge with us and I'd also like to thank all of you that have listened, shared, and contributed to the fundraiser along the way.
I want to say a big thank you to PST Sport for their continued support as title sponsor for this project...
2023-12-0844 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastDr. Mark O’Sullivan - challenging the established norms of coaching our young sports peopleIn this week's episode, I got the opportunity to pick the brains of Dr Mark O'Sullivan, originally from Cork, the 'accidental' academic is now an associate professor of football at the Norwegian School of Sports Science and formerly head of youth development at AIK Stockholm who specialises in skill acquisition, coaching, as well as coach and youth development.
Mark is regarded as being at the cutting edge of a new wave of thinking about how best to coach our young sports people.
This is an episode not to be missed.
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2023-12-0150 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastThink it, Do it, Become it - John McGrath’s remarkable journey from Mount Sion to Cape townJohn McGrath is a former GAA player, an international rower, a circus strong man, a world record holder and so on...
The 6'6" Irish man lives in Paarl, South Africa and has earned renown as a strength and conditioning coach working with rugby players, the South African women’s tug-of-war team, and, most famously, Olympic silver medal and World Athletics Championship gold medal long jumper, Luvo Manyonga.
Luvo came from a poverty stricken local township, and John tells of the incredible story how the pair struck up a strong bond that saw the young South Afr...
2023-11-2451 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastNavigating the nutrition minefield: John O’Connor - Kerry senior football head performance nutritionistJohn O'Connor is this week's guest on the podcast - owner of Target Nutrition and head performance nutritionist with the Kerry senior football team.
This episode is slightly different to previous efforts, where we talk all things food and nutrition information and misinformation. As parents, how do we fuel our young sports mad children? As coaches, how do help kids develop positive long-term associations with food, nutrition and hydration.
I found this a really informative chat about a subject that can be hugely confusing given the overload of information out there on the subject.
2023-11-1757 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastAsking the right questions of a games based approach to coaching - Niall O’MahonyI want to say a big thank you to PST Sport for their continued support as title sponsor for this project. Go to pstsport.com for world class delivery of all your artificial grass pitch needs.
Niall O'Mahony is this weeks guest - a lecturer and PhD candidate working in the health and leisure department of MTU Kerry campus who is currently coaching the Kerry minor football team. Previously he would have coached the Kerry under 20 side under Declan O'Sullivan, and before that he worked for 3 seasons as S & C coach with the Kerry senior squad.
2023-11-1057 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastLimerick’s Stephen Lavin - blazing a new trail for the modern coach and playerI want to say a big thank you to PST Sport for their continued support as title sponsor for this project. Go to pstsport.com for world class delivery of all your artificial grass pitch needs.
Stephen Lavin played senior inter-county football for Limerick for the best part of 13 years. Having finished playing several years ago, the school principal now finds himself as the head of the Limerick GAA football development squads, following on from the foundations laid of Paul Kinnerk.
Stephen coaches UL's sigerson team and during covid, himself and his two brothers started...
2023-11-0348 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastLiam McHale - an Irish basketball icon and the transition into coaching GAAI want to say a big thank you to PST Sport for their continued support as title sponsor for this project. Go to pstsport.com for world class delivery of all your artificial grass pitch needs.
This week's guest is Liam McHale is a household name throughout Ireland for his contribution and prowess both on the football field and particularly the hardwood. Assisted by his brothers Sean and Anthony, brother-in-law Paul McStay and honorary Mayo man Deora Marsh, he helped to catapult his hometown Ballina to the forefront of Irish basketball and indeed Irish sport.
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2023-10-2751 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastHow to keep kids more engaged with Scottish FA development officer & creator of Scoreboard Soccer David BairdI want to say a big thank you to PST Sport for their continued support as title sponsor for this project. Go to pstsport.com for world class delivery of all your artificial grass pitch needs.
This week's guest was David Baird who has coached youth football for over 15 years and is currently a UEFA A Licence and UEFA Elite Youth A Licence candidate. He currently works as a Coach Educator and Football Development Officer for the Scottish Football Association. Prior to this he spent time coaching in the United States of America and the United Arab...
2023-10-2047 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastClare GAA Head of Performance - Rob Mulcahy takes a longer-term view of developing playersI want to say a big thank you to PST Sport for their continued support as title sponsor for this project. Go to pstsport.com for world class delivery of all your artificial grass pitch needs.
Rob Mulcahy is a native of Kerry but has been the head of athlete development with Clare GAA for nearly 7 years. Initially, he worked under long-serving Clare senior football manager Colm Collins as a strength and conditioning coach, with his time now more focused on developing the physical characteristics of the young players within the county.
Rob talks about...
2023-10-1359 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastDublin’s Mick Bohan - a unique perspective on coaching men & women at all levelsMick Bohan has travelled a fairly unique coaching journey from being a PE teacher for over 33 years to becoming a skills coach with Dublin under Jim Gavin before working with Colm Collins in Clare, winning Sigerson cups with DCU and eventually leading the Dublin ladies football team to multiple All Ireland senior titles as manager.
He shares his thoughts here on coaching, on developing skills, the differences and similarities of coaching men and women, managing people and much more in a must-listen episode.
To purchase Mick's recently released coaching manuals for coaching Gaelic Games you...
2023-10-061h 05The Mike Quirke PodcastWhat is the Lily Daly Foundation?
It's great to be putting out a third series of the coaching podcast and I'm delighted to link up with the Lily Daly Foundation to help raise much-needed funds for the heart centre in Crumlin's childrens hospital as well as Ronald McDonald house.
Here, I chat with Lily's mom Caroline about her heartbreaking story and the promise she made to her daughter.
The Lily Daly Foundation
The Lily Daly Foundation (LDF) was set up in Memory of Lily Daly with the aim to support and help
as many families as possible in hospital who ha...
2023-09-2815 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastAnswering listener questions | The importance of people skills, underage coaching and another look at biobanding | Ep 23 | The Mike Quirke PodcastFor this episode, the final one of the season, we take a look at some of the questions that you have asked during the series about different episodes or specific parts of the various conversations.
(3.00) – Why developing people skills is so important
(7.15) – Specific advice for coaching underage sport
(12.15) – Another look at biobanding
(29.50) – Skill acquisition
Similar to season 1, I've set up this podcast with a dual purpose in mind, firstly to provide some thoughtful debate for coaches, but I've also linked up with Recovery Haven in Tralee, who provide free cancer support services for the people of Kerry and beyond.
If you found...
2023-02-1544 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastRonan O’Gara on lessons learned and why good people make good players | Ep 22 | The Mike Quirke PodcastWith nearly 130 caps for the Irish rugby team, a British and Irish Lion, Munster’s all-time leading points scorer - Ronan O’Gara is one of Ireland’s sporting icons.
From Munster to France, to New Zealand and back now as coach of LaRochelle, O’Gara talks with great honestly and openness about his experiences and lessons learned from the many different professional coaching environments he’s been a part of.
(3.30) – A confidence player
(11.11) – Good people make better players
(17.00) – Consistent buy-in
(24.24) – The importance of fun
(35.07) – Developing personal relationships
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2023-02-1542 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastLearning through coaching with Kieran Donaghy - switching sports, working with kids and intercounty | Ep 21 | The Mike Quirke PodcastKieran Donaghy will be well known to listeners for his exploits as an All-Star player both on the football pitches and basketball courts of Ireland for the bones of nearly 20 years. In this episode he takes us through his fledgling coaching career having coached and managed Tralee IT in Sigerson cup football, as a performance coach with the Galway hurlers and currently as a forwards coach under Kieran McGeeney with the Armagh senior football team.
He also has an interesting perspective on children’s sport given his involvement in running hugely popular basketball / football camps for hundreds of...
2023-02-151h 06The Mike Quirke PodcastFrom Galbally to Killarney – Paddy Tally on a journey through coaching, teaching and learning | Ep 20 | The Mike Quirke PodcastPaddy Tally is currently coaching the Kerry senior football team, having previously started his 15 years of inter-county football experience with Tyrone back in 2003. There have been plenty of stops along the road, including Sigerson success in St Mary’s Belfast, as well as stints in Down and Galway.
As a lecturer in the PE department in St Mary’s for 25 years, he shares some of the gems he has picked up along the way in a lifelong journey through coaching, teaching and learning.
(10.00) – lessons learned over 15 years
(20.00) – how do you motivate players
2023-02-1555 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastDr Phil Kearney on maximising skills acquisition, coaching and performance | Ep 19 | The Mike Quirke PodcastPhil Kearney is a lecturer in Skill Acquisition, Coaching and Performance in the Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences in the University of Limerick. His research has examined human motor behaviour; that is, how humans control their movements and develop their skills across their lifespan. His recent research has concentrated on youth sport, in particular within the context of track and field athletics.
(20.00) – What is skill?
(32.40) – How long does it take for skills to stick?
(37.27) – Fast-tracking your learning
(54.40) – Developing life-skills through sport and coaching
Similar to season 1, I've set up this podca...
2023-02-151h 05The Mike Quirke PodcastAlan Keane: the Irish man coaching Great Britain basketball | Ep 18 | The Mike Quirke PodcastAlan Keane is the Irish man carving out his own coaching path on foreign soil since leaving his home town of Tralee, and found himself coaching his way through UK basketball, from professional level in Reading, to working his way up to coaching England and Great Britain under 16, under 18 and under 20’s to European championships competing in the top A division and winning a silver medal in 2017.
Alan is also co-founder of a company called MVMT Movement Sports, which is a mission-driven business for difference-maker coaches by providing training for organisations who use sport to create social im...
2023-02-1554 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastFrank Dick OBE and ex-British Olympic coach on being better today than you were yesterday | Ep 17 |The Mike Quirke PodcastFrank Dick has done most everything that can be done in the world of coaching. From being the British Athletics Federation’s director of coaching to becoming the high-performance director with the South African Olympic committee while helping to deliver several medals along the way. In 2016 Frank was invited to become a strategic consultant with England rugby’s leadership team ahead of the rugby World Cup in 2019.
He is the author of four major publications including; ‘Winning Matters’ and ‘Wining Lines’ and his contribution to coaching was recognised by being awarded an OBE in 1989, as well as being honour...
2023-02-1558 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastFormer Kerry captain Fionn Fitzgerald takes a closer look at the genetic lottery | Ep 16 | The Mike Quirke PodcastFionn Fitzgerald will be well known to followers of GAA, having captained Kerry to a senior football All Ireland title in 2014. The Dr Crokes club man is a lecturer in MTU Kerry campus and is currently undertaking a PhD looking at the area of biobanding, relative age effect and maturation rates of players involved with GAA development academies.
In this episode, Fionn shares his thoughts on the ‘growth spurt’ ages for boys and girls, and the impact that can have on their performance. He talks about the need for coaches to be aware of the difference between the...
2023-02-151h 07The Mike Quirke PodcastPerformance coach Tony Griffin on a road less travelled | Ep 15 | The Mike Quirke PodcastEpisode 15 – A road less travelled with performance coach Tony Griffin
Long before he made a name as a Performance Coach with the All Ireland champion Kerry footballers this year and previously the Dublin hurlers, Tony Griffin carved out an impressive All-Star hurling career of his own with his native Clare.
In this episode, Tony shares his considerable experience of hurling at the top level in Ireland while studying in Nova Scotia; cycling across Canada and raising 1.1 million for charity in the process. He’s recently wrote a book entitled “The Teenager’s Book of Life”...
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The Sideline Live Podcast#105 Mike Quirke // Player development, David Clifford, Talent and moreOn episode 105 I am delighted to be joined by Kerry senior football selector and former laois senior managaer Mike Quirke. On this episode we discuss player development, David Clifford, how his time at laois shaped his approach with Kerry , playing multiple sports and more! I thoroughly enjoyed recording with Mike so I hope you get something from the episode
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2022-10-2956 min
The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.14 | Answering your questionsFor the final episode of the podcast Mike takes questions from the listeners and gives his insights into all your coaching queries.
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2021-08-2433 min
The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.14 | Answering your questionsFor the final episode of the podcast Mike takes questions from the listeners and gives his insights into all your coaching queries. Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-08-2433 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.13 | Patrick Harding - Performance coach: Formula one, pro boxing and more!Mike's last guest on the podcast is performance coach Patrick Harding. You may have seen him working closely with Formula 1 driver Alex Albon in Netflix's Drive to Survive, but that isn't his only role, he also works with elite boxers such as Michael Conlon, amongst others. He tells Mike about all he's learned in his still growing career across a multitude of sports.
Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-08-171h 05The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.13 | Patrick Harding - Performance coach: Formula one, pro boxing and more!Mike's last guest on the podcast is performance coach Patrick Harding. You may have seen him working closely with Formula 1 driver Alex Albon in Netflix's Drive to Survive, but that isn't his only role, he also works with elite boxers such as Michael Conlon, amongst others. He tells Mike about all he's learned in his still growing career across a multitude of sports. Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-08-171h 05The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.12 | Ray Boyne - Performance analysis explainedOne of the top analysts in the country, Ray Boyne joins Mike Quirke on this week's episode. First starting with the Dublin minors in the 2003, he has worked with multiple senior inter-county set-ups since, including the All-Ireland winning Tipperary hurling side. He gives plenty of insights from such a successful career and also explains some simple ways that coaches can use basic analysis to help kids continue to improve in whatever sport they are playing.
Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-08-101h 10The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.12 | Ray Boyne - Performance analysis explainedOne of the top analysts in the country, Ray Boyne joins Mike Quirke on this week's episode. First starting with the Dublin minors in the 2003, he has worked with multiple senior inter-county set-ups since, including the All-Ireland winning Tipperary hurling side. He gives plenty of insights from such a successful career and also explains some simple ways that coaches can use basic analysis to help kids continue to improve in whatever sport they are playing. Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-08-101h 10The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.11 | Barry Solan - Arsenal FC first team strength and conditioning coachCo. Mayo's Barry Solan is Mike's guest this week. As Arsenal's first-team strength & conditioning coach for the last six years, he shares his knowledge from working at such a high level and also reveals what it's like behind-the-scenes at an elite Premier League club.
Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-08-031h 16The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.11 | Barry Solan - Arsenal FC first team strength and conditioning coachCo. Mayo's Barry Solan is Mike's guest this week. As Arsenal's first-team strength & conditioning coach for the last six years, he shares his knowledge from working at such a high level and also reveals what it's like behind-the-scenes at an elite Premier League club. Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-08-031h 16The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.10 | Jonny McMurtry - Coaching insights from Rugby AustraliaJoining Mike this week is Jonny McMurty. Originally from Northern Ireland, he currently lives in Brisbane Australia where he has been coaching high-performance age-grade rugby for almost 10 years. He is also currently working with the University of Queensland and Rugby Australia to look at players' engagement and understanding the requirements for successful motivation.
Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-07-2756 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.9 | Ann Downey - The case for camogie and how much coaching has developedKilkenny camogie legend Ann Downey joins Mike for episode nine. She talks through her journey from player to coach and manager, how her philosophies like complete honesty and 'happy person, happy player' guided her coaching journey and her desire to see more former female players taking up management roles.
Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-07-2750 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.10 | Jonny McMurtry - Coaching insights from Rugby AustraliaJoining Mike this week is Jonny McMurty. Originally from Northern Ireland, he currently lives in Brisbane Australia where he has been coaching high-performance age-grade rugby for almost 10 years. He is also currently working with the University of Queensland and Rugby Australia to look at players' engagement and understanding the requirements for successful motivation. Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-07-2756 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.9 | Ann Downey - The case for camogie and how much coaching has developedKilkenny camogie legend Ann Downey joins Mike for episode nine. She talks through her journey from player to coach and manager, how her philosophies like complete honesty and 'happy person, happy player' guided her coaching journey and her desire to see more former female players taking up management roles. Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-07-2750 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.8 | Alan Ringland - Exploring the psychology of sportMike Quirke is joined by sport psychology lecturer Alan Ringland. He takes us through his wish for coaches to engage in more deliberate play as opposed to deliberate practice, he breaks down the different priorities for coaches and discusses provoking player-led discussion within your team.
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2021-07-201h 09The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.8 | Alan Ringland - Exploring the psychology of sportMike Quirke is joined by sport psychology lecturer Alan Ringland. He takes us through his wish for coaches to engage in more deliberate play as opposed to deliberate practice, he breaks down the different priorities for coaches and discusses provoking player-led discussion within your team. Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-07-201h 09The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.7 | Joe O'Connor - Keeping strength & conditioning effective and in perspectiveJoe O'Connor joins Mike this week. Currently a lecturer in health and leisure at MTU Tralee, he has also been the S&C coach for All-Ireland winning hurling sides Clare in 2013 and more recently Limerick in 2018. Despite coming from an athletics background, Joe has now too ventured over into the worlds of golf and equestrianism. Some may also be familiar with him as the referee on Ireland's Fittest Family for 5 years.
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2021-07-131h 19The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.7 | Joe O'Connor - Keeping strength & conditioning effective and in perspectiveJoe O'Connor joins Mike this week. Currently a lecturer in health and leisure at MTU Tralee, he has also been the S&C coach for All-Ireland winning hurling sides Clare in 2013 and more recently Limerick in 2018. Despite coming from an athletics background, Joe has now too ventured over into the worlds of golf and equestrianism. Some may also be familiar with him as the referee on Ireland's Fittest Family for 5 years. Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-07-131h 19The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.6 | Nick Potter - High performance at Duke basketballThis week Mike is joined by Nick Potter, director of High Performance and Sports Science at Duke University men's basketball. Working with one of the most legendary coaches in basketball Mike Krzyzewski - better known as Coach K - Nick gives an insight into the elusive world of college sports in the States.
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2021-07-0648 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.6 | Nick Potter - High performance at Duke basketballThis week Mike is joined by Nick Potter, director of High Performance and Sports Science at Duke University men's basketball. Working with one of the most legendary coaches in basketball Mike Krzyzewski - better known as Coach K - Nick gives an insight into the elusive world of college sports in the States. Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-07-0648 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.5 | Derek McGrath - The importance of evolutionWaterford's Derek McGrath is this weeks guest. Having played inter-county hurling the whole way up from underage right through to senior, he tells Mike about transitioning from player into managing the team he loved so much.
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2021-06-291h 07The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.5 | Derek McGrath - The importance of evolutionWaterford's Derek McGrath is this weeks guest. Having played inter-county hurling the whole way up from underage right through to senior, he tells Mike about transitioning from player into managing the team he loved so much. Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-06-291h 07The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.4 | Dave Power - A journey through golf coachingDave Power is the PGA club pro in Tralee golf club. He joins Mike this week to discuss his journey from receiving a golf scholarship to an American university to finding his path coaching players of all ages on surrounded by the beauty of County Kerry.
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2021-06-1747 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.3 | Bernard Jackman - Lessons learned from amateur to professionalFormer international rugby player Bernard Jackman joins Mike this week. From playing in the amateur era, to being one of Ireland's first professional player, Bernard takes us through the lessons he learned along the way and how he is now putting them into practice as a coach himself.
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2021-06-1057 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.2 | Jason Sherlock - Putting coaching philosophy into practiceRetired Dublin Senior footballer and current coach of the team Jason Sherlock joins Mike Quirke on this weeks podcast. Jayo reveals how playing multiple sports helped him develop as an athlete, coaching teenagers and ultimately joining Jim Gavin's all-conquering Dublin set-up. Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-06-0852 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.2 | Jason Sherlock - Putting coaching philosophy into practiceRetired Dublin Senior footballer and current coach of the team Jason Sherlock joins Mike Quirke on this weeks podcast. Jayo reveals how playing multiple sports helped him develop as an athlete, coaching teenagers and ultimately joining Jim Gavin's all-conquering Dublin set-up.
Donate to Temple Street Children's Hospital HERE!
2021-06-0752 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.1 | Rus Bradburd - Coaching from Texas to TraleeIn the first episode of his podcast, a fundraiser for Temple Street Children's Hospital (Donate here!), Mike Quirke is joined by American basketball coach Rus Bradburd. Having been an assistant coach at top-level colleges in the States, he later moved to Ireland to take up the role of head coach with the Tralee Tigers. He reflects on his time living here, how being a "terrible player" in high school got him into coaching and his current career as a writer.
2021-06-0155 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast | Ep.1 | Rus Bradburd - Coaching from Texas to TraleeIn the first episode of his podcast, a fundraiser for Temple Street Children's Hospital (Donate here!), Mike Quirke is joined by American basketball coach Rus Bradburd. Having been an assistant coach at top-level colleges in the States, he later moved to Ireland to take up the role of head coach with the Tralee Tigers. He reflects on his time living here, how being a "terrible player" in high school got him into coaching and his current career as a writer.
2021-06-0155 min
The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast - TrailerInter-county manager and life-long sports coach Mike Quirke is joined by a wide range of people from various high performance, coaching and management roles across the world of sport to pick their brains on all they've learned from working at the elite level.
2021-05-2101 min
The Mike Quirke PodcastThe Mike Quirke Podcast - TrailerInter-county manager and life-long sports coach Mike Quirke is joined by a wide range of people from various high performance, coaching and management roles across the world of sport to pick their brains on all they've learned from working at the elite level.
2021-05-2101 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastFinal episode - answering your questionsThis is episode number 14 and my final one for the fundraiser for Temple Street Childrens Hospital. Over the past few weeks, I've been asking people to submit any coaching questions they may have and in this 30 minutes or so I've tried to answer some of those queries.
While this is the final episode, I'll be giving the fundraiser another two weeks before I wrap it up to allow people the time to contribute if they would like to.
To that end, I'd be very grateful if people would share this or any episode they particularly...
2021-04-2333 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastPatrick Harding - Performance coaching in the world of Formula one, pro boxing and more.Patrick Harding is the Irish man working as performance coach to the likes of Formula one driver Alex Albon from team Red Bull, professional Irish boxer Michael Conlan as well as various others.
If you've watched the "Drive to survive" documentary on Netflix over the rolling lockdowns, you might have caught a glimpse of Patrick putting in work with Alex in one of the many engaging episodes.
In this hour, he gives us a brilliant insight into his role working with some of the top level athletes that world sport has to...
2021-04-161h 04The Mike Quirke PodcastRay Boyne - Performance analysis explainedRay Boyne started his involvement with Dublin GAA when Mickey Whelan brought him in with the minor county football team back in 2003. He has worked with the various senior football set-up's since then, as well as helping the county hurlers and camogie teams before joining the Tipperary hurling team and continuing his run of winning All Ireland titles as part of the back room team.
He does a great job here of explaining some simple ways that coaches can use basic analysis to help kids continue to improve in whatever sport they are playing.
There are pl...
2021-04-091h 10The Mike Quirke PodcastBarry Solan - Arsenal FC first team strength and conditioning coachBarry Solan is a Mayo man from Ballaghaderreen in the west of Ireland who has found his home as strength and conditioning coach with Arsenal FC's first team for the past 6 years.
He's previously worked in rugby and GAA over here, most recently with Mayo.
In this episode, Barry shares his vast experience from the various top level coaching environments he's been a part of and gives us a great behind the scenes look at how they operate at the Arsenal training ground.
This is a must-listen for...
2021-04-021h 16The Mike Quirke PodcastJonny McMurtry - Coaching insights from Rugby AustraliaJonny McMurtry is originally from Northern Ireland but living in Brisbane for the past 16 years, and has been involved for the best part of 10 years working in high performance age grade rugby programs across Australia.
He's also currently putting together research in conjunction with University of Queensland and Rugby Australia, looking at players' engagement and understanding what motivates, engages and drives players' participation in sport and he shares those findings with us in this episode.
Jonny also puts out some very insightful content for coaches that are definitely worth checking out through his website; coachingthecoaches.n...
2021-03-2556 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastAnn Downey - The case for camogie and how much coaching has developedAnn Downey is a Kilkenny camogie legend having won 12 All Ireland inter-county titles as well as 7 club All Ireland's as a player before adding to that collection in 2016 as manager to her own county.
Ann talks us through her journey from player to coach and manager, how her philosophies like complete honesty and 'happy person, happy player' guided her coaching journey, and why girls need more role models and her desire to see more former female players take up roles managing and coaching their own club and county teams.
Also, I've set...
2021-03-1950 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastAlan Ringland - Exploring the psychology of sportAlan Ringland is a lecturer of sport psychology in the Munster Technological University and is an accredited practitioner who has worked in amateur and professional sport (everything from Sigerson GAA football success to Warrington rugby league football) for more than 20 years.
He has spent the last 14 years working as team psychologist for Paralympics Ireland and helped them prepare for countless European and World championships as well as the London and Bejing games.
Here, Alan takes us through his desire for coaches to engage in more deliberate play as opposed to deliberate practice, he breaks down...
2021-03-121h 08The Mike Quirke PodcastJoe O'Connor - Keeping strength & conditioning effective & in perspectiveJoe O'Connor is a lecturer in health and leisure in MTU Tralee and has been the S & C coach for All Ireland winning hurling sides Clare in 2013 and more recently Limerick in 2018 as well as working with other inter-county GAA teams along the way. As well as his athletics background, Joe is currently working with golfers as well as elite Irish equestrian sport and people will probably be familiar with him from his role as referee on the popular RTE show 'Ireland's Fittest Families' for 5 years.
He chats here about his concept of 'over-sciencing' - a term...
2021-03-051h 19The Mike Quirke PodcastNick Potter - High performance at Duke basketballNick Potter is the director of High Performance and Sports Science at Duke university men's basketball. His role involves monitoring player health, performance, recovery, and wellness with key team personnel to ensure optimal athlete individualization and holistic development.
Nick works hand and glove with one of the most legendary coaches in all of basketball in coach K - Mike Krzyzewski and has put countless players through is hands, many of which like Zion Williamson, Jason Tatum and Kyrie Irving to name but a few, have gone on to become NBA superstars.
Here, Nick gives us a...
2021-02-2647 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastDerek McGrath - The importance of evolutionDerek McGrath played hurling at all levels for Waterford for many years, before eventually taking over as manager of the senior county side in 2013 for 5 seasons.
A deep thinker about the game and coaching in general, he is a regular newspaper columnist with the Irish Examiner and Sunday Game analyst, and in this episode his views on coaching will give you plenty of food for thought.
Also, I've set up this podcast with a dual purpose in mind, firstly to provide some thoughtful debate for coaches, but I've also linked up with Temple Street Children's H...
2021-02-191h 07The Mike Quirke PodcastDave Power - A journey through golf coachingDave Power is the PGA club pro in Tralee golf club, Co. Kerry. The Tralee course is regularly listed among the top 10 in Ireland and is widely regarded as one of the most scenic tracks you'll find anywhere in the world.
In episode 4, Dave talks us though his transition from being a collegiate scholarship golfer in the states to finding his eventual home teaching the game to players of all ages and abilities on the links of Tralee and the many coaching lessons he's picked up along the way.
This podcast was set up with...
2021-02-1246 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastBernard Jackman - Lessons learned from amateur to professionalBernard Jackman played rugby and won titles for numerous teams, most notably Connaught, Leinster, Sale and Ireland, while later coaching with the Dragons in Wales and Grenoble in France.
In this third episode of the series Bernard takes us through his colorful journey from starting playing the game in an amateur era to being one of the first players in Ireland to receive a professional contract. He talks about the lessons he learned from various coaches and coaching jobs along the way and how those experiences, along with a desire for continuous improvement shape the kind of...
2021-02-0557 minThe Mike Quirke PodcastJason Sherlock - Putting coaching philosophy into practiceJason Sherlock was an inter-county footballer with Dublin for 15 seasons, having played everything from tennis to soccer and basketball as a youngster.
In this episode, Jason shares how that multi-sport involvement shaped his coaching philosophy and how he put it into practice first with a Dublin development squad and eventually working with Jim Gavin and the all-conquering 5 in a row Dublin senior team.
Also, I've set up this podcast with a dual purpose in mind, firstly to provide some thoughtful debate for coaches, but I've also linked up with Temple Street Children's Hospital in Dublin...
2021-01-2952 min
The Mike Quirke PodcastRus Bradburd - Coaching from Texas to TraleeThis first episode is with somebody I know well... Rus Bradburd is a American basketball coach who has worked with some legendary NCAA coaches like Don Haskins and Lou Henson throughout his time as an assistant coach and recruiter in UTEP and New Mexico State.
Years later, he travelled to Ireland to coach the Tralee Tigers and learn to play the fiddle, while writing a book.
Here, he shares with me some of the great coaching lessons, experiences and anecdotes he picked up along the way that should prove informative for coaches out there, no m...
2021-01-2255 min
The GAA HourMike Quirke interview, Paul Clarke resignation & intercounty training omertàWooly, Conan and Conor talk through the news of the week while Mike Quirke joins on the line for a chat with Wooly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-08-131h 08
Irish Examiner SportDalo's GAA Show: Throwback to old-school back door as Mike Quirke defends the county managerAnthony Daly is joined by Mark Landers, TJ Ryan and Mike Quirke.Who's got the kinder draws in hurling? And was Michael Duignan right to berate the hypocrisy of the inter-county scene? Laois football boss Mike Quirke says his county will stick to the rules and asks anyone with proof about rogue training to put up or shut up. And who would step up to take a penalty to win or lose the All-Ireland? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-07-011h 07
Irish Examiner SportDalo & Quirke: A landmark day for the country and GAA, but questions still to answerAnthony Daly and Mike Quirke discuss the GAA's roadmap for a safe return to play with Colm O'Connor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2020-06-0527 min
Irish Examiner SportMike Quirke's replay podcast: Dubs add personality to history. A new failing hurts KerryÉamonn Fitzmaurice and Tony McEntee join Mike Quirke and Tony Leen to review the All-Ireland final replay. In association with Renault, official car partner of the GAA.- Is the five-in-a-row actually a monkey off Dublin's back?- Will they now get even better?- How the Dubs adjusted to the problems Kerry set- The rabbit in Kerry's hat didn't produce the magic- The Dubs' ability to recover in possession- Missing goal chances has become a Kerry issue- Con O'Callaghan's brilliant foul- Cluxton going would be the only gamechangerAnd much more.... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...
2019-09-161h 09
Irish Examiner SportQuirke's Final Podcast: Kerry learn on the job. Gavin's gaffe? 'O'Shea is a joke'. Gough's big callsDiarmuid Murphy and Cian O'Neill join Mike Quirke and Tony Leen to review the All-Ireland final.In association with Renault, official car partner of the GAA.- Why Jim Gavin will be seething- But Dubs workrate incredible- Kerry have no scar tissue- How Paul Murphy blocked the scoring zone- Kerry's bench now better?- Dubs have strength in depth but not game changers- The kickout game within a game- What to do about Jack Mac?- All the marquee forwards will relish a replay- The value of Brogan- Can Kerry eradicate the smell of regret?- Will Dublin play as...
2019-09-021h 24
Irish Examiner SportQuirke's Extra-time: The predictions. Who calls it for Dublin by eight or nine?Declan O'Sullivan, Oisín McConville, Ray Cosgrove and Mike Quirke call Sunday's All-Ireland final between Dublin and Kerry. In association with Renault, the official GAA car partner. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-08-3012 min
Irish Examiner SportQuirke's Final Preview: Kerry's matchups. The Fenton factor. Walsh wildcard. Gough controversyDeclan O'Sullivan, Ray Cosgrove, and Oisín McConville preview the All-Ireland football final with Mike Quirke.In association with Renault, official car partner of the GAA.- Big match routing: throwing teabags on the bus- Fenton the Dublin engine. Is Jack Barry the man to dismantle?- Who does Tom O'Sullivan pick up?- Cooper the best defender in the country? Does he take Clifford?- Dublin's player-driven approach- Must Shane Ryan go long? - Dubs fantastic but not robots - the five-in-a-row factor- Do Kerry go for broke?- The Gough question. The best ref. But has the controversy h...
2019-08-261h 07
Irish Examiner SportQuirke's Football Podcast: Kerry's leaders stand up but fresh approach needed for Gavin's 'Avengers'Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Ronan McCarthy review the All-Ireland finals with Mike Quirke and Tony Leen.In association with Renault, official car partner of the GAA.- Have Kerry got defenders after all?- But different horses needed for the Dublin course- The validation of Tommy Walsh's pain- How Walsh told Fitzmaurice his Kerry story wasn't over- Who will ref the final? Is David Gough compromised?- How JIm Gavin flicked the switch to unleash marauding Dubs- The Hill 16 factor- The making of the current Dubs in 2016- How Mayo's fatigue kicked in when they were pushed to the cliffedgeAnd much m...
2019-08-121h 09
Irish Examiner SportQuirke's Football Podcast: Mayo's rock-solid bunch of people. Dubs demystified. Kerry need dogsTony McEntee and Cian O'Neill join Mike Quirke and Tony Leen to review the final weekend of Super 8 action and preview next weekend's All-Ireland semi-finals.In association with Renault, official car partner of the GAA. - Phenomenal Mayo and their intangible qualities - Have we seen the Connolly and Brogan swansong? - Dubs strength in depth debunked - Tyrone system changes, the head ruling the Harte and thinking ahead - Can Kerry's defensive weaknesses be compensated for? - Patience needed with Cork youngstersAnd former Kildare boss Cian O'Neill on why he couldn't leave the house for four days after one...
2019-08-051h 07
Irish Examiner SportQuirke’s football podcast: Shane Lowry in Croke Park. Team selection farces. Defensive TyronePatrick Kelly and Mike Quirke review the Super 8 weekend with the Irish Examiner's Colm O'Connor.In association with Renault, official car partner of the GAA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-2251 min
Irish Examiner SportQuirke’s extra-time: Against forewarned Donegal, it’s all about Kerry’s decisionsOisín McConville and Patrick Kelly preview the big Super 8 clash of the weekend with Mike Quirke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-1908 min
Irish Examiner SportQuirke's Football Pod: Killarney picnic zone not war zone. Gavin bombshell. Two questions for CorkPatrick Kelly and Oisín McConville review the weekend's Super 8 action with Mike Quirke- Kerry's leaders stand up - After Clifford and Geaney, who is the third banana?- Mayo lifeless in Killarney sun - Cillian O'Connor could double the scoring record - Diarmuid Connolly's return and the "sickening" options at Jim Gavin's disposal- But Dublin have two 'irreplaceables'- Rock playing with a chip on his shoulder- Patrick Kelly encouraged by Cork performance but what now?- Is Oisín being harsh on Roscommon?- Donegal put the foot down- The Super 8s have taken off, a Castlebar showdown would be...
2019-07-1556 min
Irish Examiner SportQuirke's Extra-Time: No shame losing by seven or eight points to DublinÉamonn Fitzmaurice, John Divilly and Patrick Kelly preview the opening round of Super 8s fixtures with Mike Quirke.In association with Renault, official car partner of the GAA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-07-1117 min
Irish Examiner SportDalo & Quirke GAA Pod: Do joint bosses work? Clucko's legacy. Gouging deterrents & Dalo in SpeedosMike Quirke and Anthony Daly review the weekend's GAA with Tony Leen and Michael Moynihan, Dalo's dismay but is there hope for Clare? Who's the boss, who's the gaffer. What's the dynamic with joint managers?Football v hurling. Time for a punditry deathmatch.TJ Reid's magnificenceNot the face! How to stop football's gougers.Have Donegal joined the five-in-a-row blockers?How Cluxton changed the game and when Dalo met him in a nightclub,Plus the mental image of 2019: Dalo in Speedos in the Dublin hurlers dressing room. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-06-101h 00
Irish Examiner SportMike Quirke's Football Show: Do Mayo trust youth? More Conor Coxes. Two-tier effects. Cork's planBrian Cuthbert and John Divilly review the weekend's football with Mike Quirke.How Rossies shocked Mayo.Does James Horan trust his young guns?Is there a Conor Cox for everyone?The knock-on effects of the two-tier championship.And how it could fix negative punditry.Conor Counihan as Cork's project figurehead.Too much too soon for young GAA players. And lots more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2019-05-271h 04
GAA on Off The BallMike Quirke & Brian McGuigan on Kerry, Tyrone and feudsMike Quirke and Brian McGuigan join us to discuss this weekend's action. Brought to you in as...
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2017-08-1700 minGAA on Off The BallMike Quirke & Ray Silke on Sunday's quarter-finalsGer speaks to Mike Quirke & Ray Silke ahead of the first of the All-Ireland Quarter-finals where ...
2017-07-2800 min