Over The Bar

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Over The Bar

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15 episodes

3 days ago

Over The Bar is a brand-new Gaelic Games history podcast hosted by Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara. Every week we tackle one big question about the history of Gaelic Games — from the origins of the Association, to the moments, people, and controversies that shaped our national games.

Each free weekly episode dives deep into a major story, bringing the past to life for fans in Ireland and abroad. Whether you’re steeped in tradition or just curious about the history behind the games, Over The Bar is your weekly dose of heritage, passion, and insight.

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Episodes (14/15)

Over The Bar

What Was The Longest Run To Win An All Ireland?

What’s the longest run ever to win an All-Ireland? The answer lies in Tyrone’s epic 2005 campaign. Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara are joined by Peter Canavan to relive a championship journey that went the distance — physically, mentally, and emotionally. A marathon season that redefined what it took to reach the summit.

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1 week ago

1 hour 17 minutes 19 seconds

Over The Bar

Who Was The First Player Manager To Win An All Ireland? Part 2

After Dublin’s 1977 All-Ireland win, Tony Hanahoe became the biggest name in the GAA — but the seasons that followed were anything but straightforward. In Part 2, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara uncover the pressures, setbacks and flashpoints that shaped Hanahoe’s post-glory years and tested the Dubs like never before.

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2 weeks ago

45 minutes 21 seconds

Over The Bar

Who Was The First Player Manager To Win An All Ireland? Part 1

In this edition of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara explore one of the most pioneering figures in the history of Gaelic Games — the first player-manager to guide his team to All-Ireland success. How did he command a dressing room while still lining out beside the very men he was managing? What kind of tactical mind and character does it take to lead from both the sideline and the field? And why has his story been somewhat forgotten in the broader sweep of GAA history?

With trademark storytelling, rich historical detail, and lively discussion, Michael and Ciaran bring listeners back to a defining moment when innovation, grit, and leadership reshaped what was possible in Gaelic Games.

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3 weeks ago

57 minutes 2 seconds

Over The Bar

How Were Both Galway And Mayo Declared All Ireland Champions In 1925?

It's the root cause of the great Galway and Mayo rivalry, so how were both awarded Connacht's first All Ireland Victory in 1925 and why is it Galway who retain it on their roll of honour, Michael Foley and Ciaran O' Hara reveal all in this episode.

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4 weeks ago

41 minutes 23 seconds

Over The Bar

How Accurate Was The Bloody Sunday Scene In The 'Michael Collins' Film?

In the mid nineties Neil Jordan finally had the opportunity to bring the story of the Big Fella to screen, but how accurate was his depiction of Bloody Sunday. In this episode Michael Foley explains all in the company of Ciaran O'Hara.

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1 month ago

48 minutes 22 seconds

Over The Bar

Why Is Hill 16 Called Hill 16?

Hill 16 is one of the best known and best loved parts of any stadium in Ireland, but how did it get its name? In this Episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara bust some of the myths about the name's origin and reveal it's complex history as a monument to the fallen.

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1 month ago

32 minutes 32 seconds

Over The Bar

How Did The GAA All Stars First Start?

Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara examine where the All Stars concept came from, how the first All Star teams were selected and how they came to play in San Francisco.

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1 month ago

51 minutes 2 seconds

Over The Bar

Is Jim Stynes The GAA's Greatest Export To Another Sport?

In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara look at the remarkable career of Dublin's Jim Stynes. They reveal how he was recruited, what he achieved and his lasting legacy in Australia.

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1 month ago

49 minutes 57 seconds

Over The Bar

Why Did The GAA Expel The President Of Ireland

In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara are joined by Cormac Moore, author of 'The GAA v Douglas Hyde' to reveal the complex story of how the GAA came to expel the first President Of The State.

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2 months ago

58 minutes 4 seconds

Over The Bar

When Was The First All Ireland Hurling Final?

In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara are joined by Historian, Author and Broadcaster Paul Rouse to discuss the basis of his book 'The Hurlers', that being the playing of the first All Ireland Hurling Final and the chaotic championship that preceded it.

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2 months ago

38 minutes 4 seconds

Over The Bar

Who Was The First GAA Team To Wear A Sponsors Logo?

The GAA wrestled for years with the issue of sponsorship and in particular Jersey sponsorship. In this episode Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara examine how that changed and ask who was the first GAA team to wear a sponsors logo, who followed and the impact that had on the association in the years since.

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2 months ago

45 minutes 25 seconds

Over The Bar

Why Do Cork Wear Red?

In this episode of Over The Bar – The Gaelic Games History Podcast, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara trace the origins of the Rebel County’s famous jersey. From unexpected twists in history to the lasting legacy of red, they reveal how Cork found its true colours.

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2 months ago

35 minutes 43 seconds

Over The Bar

When Was American Football First Played In Croke Park?

As Croke Park prepares to host the Pittsburgh Steelers and Minnesota Vikings in the NFL this weekend. Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara investigate the game's origin and when America's game was first played on Ireland's hallowed ground.

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2 months ago

43 minutes 4 seconds

Over The Bar

Why Was An All Ireland Final Played In New York?

Why was the 1947 All-Ireland Football Final played in New York’s Polo Grounds? In the very first episode of Over The Bar – The GAA History Podcast, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara are joined by Paul Fitzpatrick to uncover the remarkable story behind the only All-Ireland ever staged outside Ireland. From the politics and post-war backdrop to the players’ journey across the Atlantic, this episode dives into one of the most unique chapters in GAA history.

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3 months ago

1 hour 1 minute 43 seconds