GAA Performance Podcast

Hurling is a sport born in Ireland, thriving in Canada and sharing an athletic ancestry with hockey theglobeandmail.com/sports/article…

Very exciting to have my feature on hurling on the front page of the @globeandmail - The national sports of Ireland & Canada share a 250-year connection that’s woven into the very origins of ice hockey & the story of the Irish in the country… theglobeandmail.com/sports/article…

Saoirse McCarthy and Laura Hayes have been central to Cork's progression to the All-Ireland final - and their three-in-a-row hopes will rely a lot on their Croke Park showing. Eamon Donoghue takes us through the clash with Galway rte.ie/sport/camogie/…

Cork's feared left wing.. -Saoirse McCarthy & Laura Hayes scored/assisted half of Cork's semi-final total -62 involvements over 60 mins -Involved in 24 scoring chances  -Hayes had 5 turnovers -McCarthy involved in scoring chance with 19 of 26 possessions👇 rte.ie/sport/camogie/…

Hannah Tyrrell has missed just one free in her last five matches. That's from 19 attempts including four penalties. Scoring or assisting 45% of Dublin’s total in those games. All off limited possession - providing an exhibition in efficiency👇 rte.ie/sport/womens-f…

"Tyrrell has provided 35% of Dublin's overall scores en route to this final against Meath," writes @DonoghueEamon @LadiesFootball @dublinladiesg rte.ie/sport/womens-f…

In all 7 of Kerry's championship defeats stretching back to the 2019 All-Ireland final reply vs Dublin - David Clifford did not score a goal. Denying him goal opportunities will be crucial for Donegal - but so far this summer he’s scored more of them than all but three teams 👇

David Clifford's goal-den touch key to Kerry chances ✍️ @DonoghueEamon rte.ie/sport/football…

The monumental Brian Hayes has been directly responsible for 12-25 of Cork's championship tally. How the big inside-forward has become the Rebels' main man | @DonoghueEamon rte.ie/sport/hurling/…

Brian Hayes is averaging a direct involvement in 2 goals per game/70% Cork’s goals en route to today’s final -Involved in 24 goals in 13 games incl league -28% of puck-outs he contested led to Cork score -8 of his 13 scores via direct ball to inside line👇 rte.ie/sport/hurling/…

Brian Hayes has been directly involved in an average of two goals per game for @OfficialCorkGAA en route to this year's All-Ireland hurling final - @DonoghueEamon on the form shown by the St Finbarr's player #rtegaa #sundaygame #allirelandfinal rte.ie/sport/hurling/…

Corner back Peadar Mogan has been one of Donegal’s most devastating attackers -Scored, assisted, or been fouled for 0-21 -Involved in 0-37 / 0-4 per match -Top scoring defender left in c’ship with 0-13 (Dessie Ward 0-16) -Meath must put him on back foot👇 rte.ie/sport/football…

𝗔𝗻𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝗶𝘀: So much of Donegal's attacking threat comes from the driving runs of Peadar Mogan from the back - and the St Naul's man could be key again against Meath. #RTEgaa |✍️@DonoghueEamon | rte.ie/sport/football…

Tipperary need Rhys Shelly to continue his impressive form v Kilkenny this afternoon: •5-33 has stemmed from his puckouts •He’s retained 75% of them •And saved two thirds of the shots he’s faced •Tipp have won every game he’s started in 2025 Column👇 rte.ie/sport/hurling/…

Rhys Shelly providing platform for Tipperary to thrive 📝 @DonoghueEamon rte.ie/sport/hurling/…

Matthew Thompson - Galway’s new playmaker 👇 -Involved in average of 0-11 per match -Scored 1-12 / assists 3-10 (2-6 kicked) -Avg 20 passes per game (1/3 kicked) -Contributed to 41% of total scores -Most assists for Shane Walsh -Will Meath man mark him? 🔗rte.ie/sport/football…

Matthew Thompson's debut season has been eye-catching with his play-making helping Galway to the quarter-final stage, and he'll be a key man in the clash with Meath #RTEGAA rte.ie/sport/football…

For much of last year, Mark Jackson was envisioning himself deciding games in the NFL in 2025, but instead this weekend he could be the match winner for his own county as they contest their first Tailteann Cup semi-final. rte.ie/sport/football…

Mark Jackson is the top-scoring goalkeeper of any of the 33 teams involved across All-Ireland / Tailteann. The Wicklow number one has scored 0-20. Rory Beggan has 0-16 and Ethan Rafferty has scored 0-15. Jackson is also top of the two-pointers with 8👇 rte.ie/sport/football…

Paddy Durcan’s return has Mayo back on the front foot… - Nearly every touch from wing back in the opposition half. 0-4 in scores & assists v Tyrone - How should Mayo best deploy him v Donegal - another wing forward role to track Ryan McHugh like 2019?👇 rte.ie/sport/football…