The Monday Club

Neil Loughran and Paul McConville assess the state of play across the four divisions of the National Football League and the potential fate facing Ulster teams.They also take a closer look at Conor Laverty’s Down after the Mournemen secured promotion to Division Two with their win over Sligo on Sunday.We look at the improvements made under Laverty and why their situation could be a mirror image of their neighbours Armagh, whose faith in Kieran McGeeney eventually paid off.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 show, Neil Loughran and Cahair O’Kane are joined by special guest, Armagh GAA legend Stefan Campbell.‘Soupy’ - who helped the Orchard County lift the Sam Maguire in 2024 - chats about his careers in the orange jerseys.The Clan na Gael man gives unvarnished insights into his struggles, on and off the pitch and breaks down the training ground routines that came to fruition in the Orchardmen’s memorable 2024 All-Ireland final win over Galway.Campbell also says stepping away from Armagh for a year was one of the best decisions of his career.IN ASSOCIATION WITH FIND INSURANCE NIFind 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 show, presenter Neil Loughran is joined by Cahair O’Kane and Andy Watters.They discuss the fallout from this weekend’s GAA Congress at Croke Park. Andy was our man on the ground and he gives an eyewitness account of the scenes which saw anti-Allianz protestors make their way into the main hall and confront GAA President Jarlath Burns. The panel discuss the Association’s ongoing relationship with Allianz and look at the challenges facing sporting organisations when it comes to finding sponsorship.We also cast the light on Gaelic football’s chasing pack and look at the teams who have impressed in the National League so far. 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 show, Neil Loughran is joined by Cahair O’Kane and Kenny Archer to chat about the AFL and NFL, and how Australia and the United States can hold an irresistible attraction for young GAA players.The panel look at the success stories for Irish players Down Under, and those like Charlie Smyth who are attempting to carve out a career in the NFL.Also on this week’s episode, we look at attempts to make players and management more visible, and there’s praise for Kieran McGeeney whose post-match performances are almost more entertaining than the games.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 The Irish News sports editor Paul McConville and sports reporter Cahair O’Kane to chat about moving the All-Ireland finals - and why moving them to August makes no sense.There’s also wider discussion about the merits of the split season and ask whether winning the National League is really worth it.We also look at the future of amateur status in the GAA in the wake of the Amateur Status Review Committee’s recent report and whether the proposed ‘Inter County Certification Programme’ can be effective.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 

Neil Loughran, Cahair O'Kane and Andy Watters chat about Armagh's prospects in 2026, and ask what expectations should surround Kieran McGeeney’s side. They also look at Antrim’s hurlers and what has gone wrong with the Glensmen under Davy Fitzgerald.

On The Monday Club, Neil Loughran, Cahair O'Kane and Andy Watters chat about Donegal's evolution following last year's painful All-Ireland final defeat to Kerry, and what the future holds for Casement Park. What size of stadium does the new Casement need to be?

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