GAA Minor Moments

Our guest for Season 3 Episode 8 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Waterford player and manager, Derek McGrath.The Waterford native speaks on mindset and the emphasis on mental preparation nowadays, touching on some recent championship games and moments that have stood out for him particularly from a tactical viewpoint and he talks about the evolution of hurling this century.McGrath also takes a look back on his hurling career in Waterford playing across the minor, U20’s and senior panels.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 Camogie Minor Championships got to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships. For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships. Produced and hosted by Fergal O’Keeffe at https://lume.ie #ThisIsMajor 

Our guest for Season 3 Episode 7 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is Former Clare hurling All-Star Tony Griffin.Griffin reminisces fondly on his minor days sharing memories and advice to those coming up the ranks now, emphasising that minor is the start point in many players careers – and to keep persevering if selection doesn’t go your way.Throughout the episode, Griffin revisits his time playing for Clare and some of the great stories and managers he came across along the way. He delves into life after hurling, where he works as a performance specialist with Kerry football.Fergal and Tony touch on many aspects of mindset and the importance of this side of the game. They speak about Griffin’s most recent book, ‘The Teenager’s Book of Life’, written to help teenagers navigate difficult stages of life, as well as exploring the mindsets of some of the best in the GAA, like David Clifford and Tony Kelly. 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 Camogie Minor Championships got to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships.Produced and hosted by Fergal O’Keeffe at https://lume.ie#ThisIsMajor

Our guest for Season 3 Episode 6 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is Kilkenny hurling legend Richie Hogan who was Hurler of the Year in 2014, winner of seven All-Ireland titles, 11 Leinster championships, five Allianz Hurling League medals, and four All-Stars.  Richie proudly reflects back to his Minor hurling days which he shows huge pride for throughout the episode. After missing out on the opportunity to take home a Minor Hurling All-Ireland medal, Richie expressed the disappointment he felt from this. During the episode, Richie and Fergal delve into the lengthy career of the Cats legend and visit a number of topics surrounding hurling at the moment. Richie extends his advice to minor players coming up through the ranks at the moment and tips Kilkenny to be the All-Ireland hurling champions of 2024.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 Camogie Minor Championships got to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships.Produced and hosted by Fergal O’Keeffe at https://lume.ie

Title: . Our guest for Season 3 Episode 5 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is Dublin’s Alan Brogan – winner of 3 All-Irelands and a Footballer of the Year award. Alan candidly shared his reflections on his Minor days and the pivotal moments that shaped his journey to a Footballer of The Year title in 2011. Alan, who played for the Dublin Minor team from 1999-2000, fondly recalls winning the Leinster Minor final in 1999. Brogan also emphasises the importance of these early experiences in elite sport, noting how they set the stage for his subsequent success. 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 Camogie Minor Championships got to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships.Produced and hosted by Fergal O’Keeffe at https://lume.ie#ThisIsMajor

Our guest for Season 3 Episode 4 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is Wexford’s Billy Walsh – current Head Coach of Team USA Boxing.  Billy talks about his GAA-centric upbringing laying the foundations for his very successful career in boxing, both as an Olympian and Olympic Head Coach. Billy, who was headhunted by Team USA following his success with the Irish Olympic boxing team, speaks very honestly how his time playing minor football and hurling for Wexford formed lifelong friendships and taught lifelong lessons.  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 Camogie Minor Championships got to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships.  For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships.  Produced and hosted by Fergal O’Keeffe at https://lume.ie  #ThisIsMajor 

Title:Our guest for Season 3 Episode 3 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is Antrim Camogie legend Jane Adams.Jane discusses the evolution of camogie and its growth through sponsorship, alongside her personal achievements and the positive impact on her hometown of West Belfast.The three-time Ulster camogie player of the year candidly discusses overcoming career challenges, including a cruciate injury and personal identity struggles, while advocating for grassroots involvement and encouraging young athletes to wholeheartedly seize every opportunity.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 Camogie Minor Championships got to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships.Produced and hosted by Fergal O’Keeffe at https://lume.ie#ThisIsMajor

Our guest for Season 3 Episode 2 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is former Tipperary camogie player and author, Eimear Ryan.Eimear chats with host Fergal O’Keefe about the early years of her camogie career and growing up playing her GAA in Moneygall with the boy’s team. They dive into these memories, which Eimear also shares in her award-winning book ‘The Grass Ceiling’.Reflecting back to her minor years, Eimear reminisces on the lifts to and from training being a real highlight. She offers the advice to young girls playing to enjoy it, get the most out of it and to be kind to yourself when things don’t go right. She touches on her break from camogie at the age of 20 and now with some hindsight, things she may have done differently.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 Camogie Minor Championships got to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships.Produced and hosted by Fergal O’Keeffe at https://lume.ie#ThisIsMajor

Our guest for the first episode of Season 3 of the GAA Minor Moments podcast with Electric Ireland is Kilkenny Camogie legend, Ann Downey.Ann chats with host Fergal about her coaching career to date and where Camogie has brought her, including an Ashbourne Cup title with WIT in 2015 and an All-Ireland Senior Camogie title with Kilkenny Camogie in 2016, 22 years after Ann herself took home the 1994 All-Ireland Senior Camogie Title.Ann goes on to speak about her upbringing in a rural, GAA-mad household alongside her twin sister and fellow Kilkenny Camogie legend, Angela Downey. Both twins went on to win 12 All-Ireland Camogie medals with Kilkenny.Throughout the podcast, Downey speaks on the minor generation now and the importance of sponsors like Electric Ireland in highlighting awareness around the Minor Championships. She offers advice to upcoming players, coming through minor to listen to those leading you, keep learning and asking questions as you are never a ‘finished article’. Ann also delves into the development of the game over the last number of years.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 Camogie Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/camogie-minor-championships.For more information on the Electric Ireland GAA Minor Championships go to https://www.electricireland.ie/gaa-minor-championships.Produced and hosted by Fergal O’Keeffe at https://lume.ie#ThisIsMajor