The Monday Club

On this week's podcast, Neil Loughran is joined by Cahair O'Kane and Andy Watters to dissect all the drama (and controversy) surrounding the weekend's All-Ireland SFC semi-finals, and ask the lingering question: Is it time for VAR-type technology to be introduced to the GAA?They also give their verdict on Wicklow's incredible comeback win over Down to seal the Tailteann Cup.IN ASSOCIATION WITH FIND INSURANCE NI Find Insurance NI has been supporting Northern Ireland businesses for 50 years, building a strong reputation for commercial insurance expertise and trusted service across the region. We started here, we stayed here, and we’ve grown with the local business community — working with companies of all sizes. Call 08000 126 367 or visit findinsuranceni.co.uk , Facebook or LinkedIn 

On this week's podcast Neil Loughran is joined by Cahair O'Kane and Andy Watters to look ahead to a huge weekend of All-Ireland semi-final action.Sunday sees a renewal of Gaelic football’s most storied rivalry - Dublin v Kerry, and a first championship meeting between these heavyweights since the 2023 final.On Saturday it’s the meeting of Louth and Mayo - with both determined to end a long search for Sam before a full house at Croke Park.Before that, on Saturday afternoon, Down and Wicklow clash in the final of the Tailteann Cup - with a guarenteed place in next year’s All-Ireland championship up for grabs.IN ASSOCIATION WITH FIND INSURANCE NI Find Insurance NI has been supporting Northern Ireland businesses for 50 years, building a strong reputation for commercial insurance expertise and trusted service across the region. We started here, we stayed here, and we’ve grown with the local business community — working with companies of all sizes. Call 08000 126 367 or visit findinsuranceni.co.uk , Facebook or LinkedIn 

Stefan Campbell and Cahair O’Kane join Neil Loughran on this week’s Monday Club podcast to reflect on a momentous day for Louth, an opportunity missed for Monaghan and the refereeing decisions that contributed to Tyrone’s All-Ireland exit…IN ASSOCIATION WITH FIND INSURANCE NI Find Insurance NI has been supporting Northern Ireland businesses for 50 years, building a strong reputation for commercial insurance expertise and trusted service across the region. We started here, we stayed here, and we’ve grown with the local business community — working with companies of all sizes. Call 08000 126 367 or visit findinsuranceni.co.uk , Facebook or LinkedIn 

Andy Watters and Cahair O’Kane join Neil Loughran on this week’s Monday Club podcast to weigh up the All-Ireland quarter-final draw, why it all went wrong for fancied Donegal and how Armagh will look back at 2026.IN ASSOCIATION WITH FIND INSURANCE NI Find Insurance NI has been supporting Northern Ireland businesses for 50 years, building a strong reputation for commercial insurance expertise and trusted service across the region. We started here, we stayed here, and we’ve grown with the local business community — working with companies of all sizes. Call 08000 126 367 or visit findinsuranceni.co.uk , Facebook or LinkedIn 

Stefan Campbell and Irish News sports journalist Cahair O’Kane join Neil Loughran on this week’s Monday Club podcast, as they pick the bones out of Monday morning’s draw and, in particular, that meeting of the last two All-Ireland champions.IN ASSOCIATION WITH FIND INSURANCE NI Find Insurance NI has been supporting Northern Ireland businesses for 50 years, building a strong reputation for commercial insurance expertise and trusted service across the region. We started here, we stayed here, and we’ve grown with the local business community — working with companies of all sizes. Call 08000 126 367 or visit findinsuranceni.co.uk , Facebook or LinkedIn 

Irish News journalists Kenny Archer and Cahair O’Kane join Neil Loughran on this week’s Monday Club podcast to pore over where Tyrone's revival sits in the wake of victory over Connacht champions Roscommon in the opening round of All-Ireland games.Mayo – comprehensively beaten by the Rossies at the provincial semi-final stage – are up next at O’Neill's Healy Park on Sunday, and the lads question whether Malachy O’Rourke’s men can find the consistency to back up that performance at Dr Hyde Park.Louth, meanwhile, won the battle to host their clash with neighbours Armagh in Inniskeen – should Croke Park even have been in the conversation? And who will benefit most from playing at Grattan Park, given the Orchard’s familiarity with the ground?The remainder of this weekend’s All-Ireland SFC games are also up for discussion as we weigh up whether Derry have to enter desperation mode against Meath, if Monaghan can go to the well again, and how Donegal are shaping up nice for their return to Ballybofey.IN ASSOCIATION WITH FIND INSURANCE NI Find Insurance NI has been supporting Northern Ireland businesses for 50 years, building a strong reputation for commercial insurance expertise and trusted service across the region. We started here, we stayed here, and we’ve grown with the local business community — working with companies of all sizes. Call 08000 126 367 or visit findinsuranceni.co.uk , Facebook or LinkedIn