GAA Minor Moments

Our guest is Cork hurler and All-Ireland winner Seanie McGrath. In our chat, the elusive and swashbuckling corner forward talks about his illustrious career with Cork from Under 14 to Senior.Seanie shares great insights into Cork hurling, including his experiences of being managed and mentored by the Cork legend Jimmy Barry Murphy. Having managed Seanie as a player from Minor to Senior, JBM would also bring Seanie in as a selector to the 2013 management set up. We learn about JBM's style and how he got the best from people.A theme which stands out in our conversation is Seanie's contagious positivity and cheeky confidence, which can be demonstrated in his famous duels with Clare rival Anthony Daly.The GAA Minor Moments Podcast, brought to you by Electric Ireland, is an interview series where well known Irish stars sharing memories from their sporting careers. We have all ten episodes available now with interviews with some of the biggest names in Irish sport including Brian Whelahan, Jamesie O'Connor, Eamon O'Shea, Niall Quinn, Danny O'Brien and Mick Galwey and many more.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championshipsProduced and hosted by Fergal O'Keeffe at https://lume.ie#GAAThisIsMajor

Dublin’s dual star, Conal Keaney, joins us to reflect on his remarkable intercounty career.Representing the boys in blue across both codes, Conal offers a unique insight into Dublin GAA across the past 20 years. We chat about his experiences along the way; from battling Tyrone on the football pitch to making the breakthrough for the Dubs on the hurling field under Anthony Daly.In this fascinating discussion, Conal describes the life lessons and friendships that sport provides.The GAA Minor Moments Podcast, brought to you by Electric Ireland, is an interview series where well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championshipsProduced and hosted by Fergal O'Keeffe at https://lume.ie#GAAThisIsMajor

Our conversation with Eamon O'Shea, Tipperary All Ireland winning player and coach, explores Eamon's journey from a Tipperary Minor hurler in 1976 to becoming one of the games great coaching revolutionaries of the 21st century. In our wide-ranging discussion, we get an insight into Eamon's unique player-centred approach to coaching which encourages self-expression and challenges the individual to strive for better while emphasising the importance of creativity as a collective. As Eamon describes his major influences, he also charts the progression of hurling, how it has changed and what the future may hold.The GAA Minor Moments Podcast, brought to you by Electric Ireland, is an interview series where well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championshipsProduced and hosted by Fergal O'Keeffe at https://lume.ie#GAAThisIsMajor

The Coronas frontman, and former Dublin Minor footballer, Danny O'Reilly joins us to share his experiences from both on and off the pitch. Growing up in a family with a passion for music and sport, Danny would learn the importance of hard work and dedication in the hope of achieving a goal. Prior to his success in the music industry, Danny's GAA journey would see him represent school, club and county at Minor level. But possibly the greatest success stemming from his sporting life has been the connections he has created along the way with family and friends. A lesson for all to embrace life's challenges with a spirit of passion and fun.Every Tuesday well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch.#GAAThisIsMajorFor more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championshipsProduced and hosted by Fergal O'Keeffe at https://lume.ie  

Our guest is the Team of the Millennium pick Brian Whelahan, who is considered by many to be one of the greatest hurlers to have graced our GAA fields.Brian’s hurling career can be defined by his rivalry with Clare, from captaining Offaly to his second All-Ireland Minor Hurling title against Clare in 1989 to the five legendary games against Clare and Clarecastle in 1998. An era considered the golden age of hurling.Brian talks about growing up in Birr, where everything revolved around hurling and how a culture of winning from school and club, including Feile, forged teams for the ages. Every Tuesday well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championshipsProduced and hosted by Fergal O'Keeffe at https://lume.ie#GAAThisIsMajor  

Munster and Ireland rugby icon Mick Galwey joins us to reflect on his exceptional sporting journey. Prior to becoming a professional rugby player, the Currow GAA club man excelled on the Gaelic Football pitch. Mick describes the pain of defeat he experienced with Kerry against Kerry at Minor level, and how he would put this disappointment behind him before going on to win a senior All Ireland medal in 1986. With some marvellous anecdotes from bygone days, Mick discusses his participation across multiple sports and highlights how this exposure benefitted him both as a player and a person.Every Tuesday well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch.#GAAThisIsMajorFor more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championshipsProduced and hosted by Fergal O'Keeffe at https://lume.ie/  

Clare hurling legend Jamesie O'Connor joins us to chat about his unique hurling career. Jamesie describes his hurling apprenticeship in St. Flannan's, getting a taste for the big days and winning a Munster Minor hurling championship with Clare in 1989. In detailing his inter-county journey from u14 to senior level, we learn about how he aimed to improve as a player. This journey would culminate in All Ireland glory with his club and county. Finally, Jamesie shares what it was like to play under Eamon O'Shea and Ger Loughnane, and what he learned from these two very different hurling innovators.Every Tuesday well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championshipsProduced and hosted by Fergal O'Keeffe at https://lume.ie#GAAThisIsMajor  

Former Republic of Ireland and Premier League footballer Niall Quinn joins us to reflect on his amazing sporting life. Prior to leaving for the 'Sasanach game', Niall's adventure began when he won a Leinster Minor hurling championship with Dublin in 1983 and contested an All-Ireland Minor hurling final in the same year. With strong family roots in Tipperary, Niall credits his Mam and Dad for an upbringing steeped in the GAA, which highlights the importance of a parents’ role in fostering a child's interest in sport.The theme of self-belief features throughout, and we gain a fascinating insight into how a technique of 'mental cocooning' can benefit performance on the field.Every Tuesday well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch.#GAAThisIsMajorFor more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championshipsProduced and hosted by Fergal O'Keeffe at https://lume.ie

Our guest is five-time All-Star winner Seán Cavanagh, who has won GAA All-Ireland Football Championships for his county Tyrone at Minor and Senior levels. Seán discusses his initial exposure to the big occasions; bus journeys, parades and feeling part of something special. He describes how other sports benefited his football career, revealing the origin of the famous ‘Cavanagh shimmy’. A striking theme throughout the conversation, taking motivation from setbacks, is a lesson to all for both sport and life. Every Tuesday well known Irish stars will share memories from their early sporting careers and reflect on the defining moments from playing Minor and how that shaped them both on and off the pitch. #GAAThisIsMajor For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championshipsProduced and hosted by Fergal O'Keeffe from https://lume.ie