Over The Bar

What was Limerick’s most important All-Ireland win? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara make the case for 1973 — a victory that meant far more than silverware. Ending decades of waiting, it reignited hurling in the county and reshaped Limerick’s sense of belief and identity. The lads explore the context, the characters and the lasting impact of a triumph that didn’t just deliver a title — it changed everything that came after.

Michael Foley and Ciaran O'Hara tell the story of one of the most important GAA stadiums in the country which has known more trouble in its existence than any other, Casement Park in Belfast.

In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara chart the full arc of one of the GAA’s most intriguing competitions. From its launch in 1926, when the Gaelic Athletic Association introduced an interprovincial showdown to showcase the game’s finest talent, through the years when the Railway Cup was a marquee event in the sporting calendar.The lads explore when the competition truly reached its height — the era when provincial pride, star-studded teams and packed crowds made it unmissable — before tracing the long, gradual decline that followed.

What was the Riverdance of sport? For Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara, the answer lies in Wexford’s unforgettable 1996 All-Ireland triumph under the charismatic leadership of Liam Griffin.In this episode of Over The Bar, the lads revisit a summer when Wexford’s energy, colour and belief captured the imagination of the country. With Griffin’s vision, passion and showmanship at the helm, it wasn’t just about winning — it was about movement, momentum and a county dancing to its own rhythm all the way to Liam MacCarthy.

In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara dig into the origins of one of the most striking jerseys in Gaelic Games. Tracing the story through local history, the lads explore how Armagh’s colour choice emerged — and what it has come to represent over time.

How did Cork finally catch up with the great Kerry side of the 1980s? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara explore how Cork closed the gap on a Kingdom team that had set the gold standard for a generation. From tactical evolution and hardened mentality to the emergence of leaders who refused to accept second best, the lads trace how the Rebels turned rivalry into resurgence.

What was the game of the 1990s? For Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara, the answer lies in one unforgettable afternoon: Derry v Down in the 1994 Ulster Championship.In this episode of Over The Bar, the lads revisit a match that had everything — intensity, skill, controversy, momentum swings and an atmosphere that crackled from first throw-in to final whistle. More than just a classic, it was a game that captured the edge, emotion and evolving nature of Gaelic football in the 1990s.A deep dive into a contest that still sets the benchmark for what championship football can be.

Cairde Club Exclusive: How did two of America’s biggest baseball teams end up playing in Croke Park in 1924? In this episode of Over The Bar, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara tell the remarkable story of how the Chicago White Sox and the New York Giants crossed the Atlantic to take part in one of the most unusual sporting events ever staged at Croke Park.