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Joined by guests Conn Kilpatrick, Niall Morgan and Darren McCurry - my club mates from our lovely Club Edendork St. Malachy's GAC. These 3 men, and close friends, won Sam Maguire with Tyrone in 2021. We chat about their connection on and off the field, hard work to get to the Hogan stand, and much more laughs, slagging and tales in-between! 40 minutes of hearty goodness!

“You wouldn’t be in this county set up if you didn’t feel you were good enough to get on or start, you just have to be patient. I knew I was good enough, I have a lot of self belief. When you get the chance you have to grasp it, as there is so much competition.” In this 2nd episode of my special series for Tyrone, myself & Niall discuss all things self belief, resilience and being a veteran. Also the changes to the squad with new management and the craic amongst the team! Again, the status of the player is stripped back to reveal the human & personality underneath. Plus much more unique points covered! Out 27th sept on all platforms ?

In this special podcast series for Tyrone GAA,I chat to a few of the team members about the magical year that has been 2021. Crowned the recent All- Ireland Champions, I was intrigued to find out what got that passion over the line to lift Sam. Every team has various personalities and traits, which will be displayed through this series. This episode is with the extremely talented and workhorse, Kieran McGeary.  We discuss challenges faced to get to the top, life outside of football, and how much he has developed as a footballer and as a person in 2021, as he became an All Ireland Champion with Tyrone GAA. Underdogs prevail. What is it that impacts & influences top athletes? Enjoy!

A light hearted chat for your ears this week! Who doesn’t love reminiscing on good times and talking shite? Highlights: - How podcasts wreck your head but sure it’s good craic - -Was Gerry Adams in the RA? - The weird wee ways of Irish people - How life has changed since start of corona - Ghosting is a bad job -Zoom call nightmares - Pet peeves of lockdown, what really fries your head and people using covid as an excuse for everything - Donald trump impressions - Dodgy haircuts and fashion when growing up in Ireland in the 00’s disco scene Took a long time to edit all of the banter in this! Thanks for the chat Mark & Rory! Check these guys out!!

Hup Tipp, hup takeaways & hup living each day as it comes. Arguably the most talented lady in Gaelic Football, it was a pleasure to chat to Aisling about more than just the round ball and medals. She recently just won an all-star, as well as other achievements for her sheer natural talent and awareness on the field. However, we chat about her failures and successes in life itself, and how failure is just a concept, and essential for growth. From setbacks in college to triumph in the mundane, this Cahir girl takes nothing for granted and stays true to herself. Passion for football is one thing for Aisling, but passion for family, for career, and for discovering herself and the ways of the world is on her priorities too. Self assurance is key. Keep her country Miss Moloney!  Out Monday 15th March

How fitting on International Woman’s Day that I get to release this episode with not 1, but 2 amazing ladies, who really show us what strength & bravery entails! I had a chat with Roseanna, an incredible mother and human being, whose daughter Saoirse stole the nation’s heart with her appearance on The Late Late Toy Show in December 2020. Saoirse was diagnosed with Osteosarcoma (bone cancer) and underwent a below-knee leg amputation at the tender age of 8, as well as going through the gruelling process of chemotherapy. Today Roseanna & I talk about Saoirse’s journey from the highs to the lowest of lows. I chat to Saoirse also, who was showing off her curly locks that are growing back, and riding her bike again, just as a beautiful child should. This is a humbling story of loss, resilience and hope. I hope you feel enlightened after this episode, and very much count every single one of your blessings. Enjoy life, and always hold on to your inner child! And enjoy this lovely chat.

Prepare your ears for the ridiculously talented, Kildare native Megan O’Neill, an irish singer songwriter. Most recently, Megan has been on The Late Late Show performing her song ‘Time in a Bottle', which aired in the famous new Netflix series Firefly lane this year. Her voice has been heard by millions, watch this space! Megan is only getting bigger in the music scene, with her second album out on march 12th.  She has been singing & writing music for the past decade, has toured world-wide and performed with huge faces such as Tom Jones. In this lovely heart-warming episode we discuss the meaning behind her albums, life in Nashville, powerful women in music, and the complete and utter hard grafting that goes into the music profession. It is a special treat for you music enthusiasts, as Megan provides us with a special treat at the end of this episode with a stunning version of her song 'Ireland'. Hup Irish music! 

Be brave enough to be poor at something new”, she says. This woman has talent coming out of her ears. But she validates that talent with sheer hard work and grit throughout her entire sporting career.  Cork’s Brid Stack is venturing to Australia to join @gwsgiants for the next AFLW season. Having 11 all Ireland titles and 7 all stars, this bubbly lady is moving herself and her family to Oz to tackle a new sport, and she is taking it by the reigns.  We all know her sporting career, but I got to know the lovely and hilarious personality that is Brid during this giggle-filled interview. She practises what she preaches. We discuss teenage years, meeting her now husband in college, the importance of sport for socialising and life long friends, and ofcourse - becoming a mammy!  Far more to this lassie than the jersey

External factors cannot bring you inner happiness, and Conor O’Keeffe has first hand experience with this. An uplifting story that should give our nation hope and excitement for the future, particularly those in their 20’s. Those tough on the outside males- have a good listen to this episode! From being a professional athlete to alcoholism and depression, Conor had to bust through many doors of life to learn the meaning and worth of his life. Nothing was ever good enough, but only for him alone and his inner torment. Now 29, the Cork man is an ultra marathon runner and adventurer sharing his life and connection with the natural world via social media, and takes full accountability for his actions. We discuss how important it is to be your own best friend, the beauty of music and the outdoors and most importantly- day to day mindset and how you can do absolutely anything you set your mind to. This interview will enlighten you today, and make you realise just how lucky you are to be here! If today is a bad day, remember it’s only 1 of 365. 

Back at it with a positive story- one that was 64 years in the waiting. I had the chats with Dungannon Clarke's manager Chris, where we talk about how much it means to the town to win the Tyrone Senior Championship after a long drought. We discuss the history of the club, Dungannon during the troubles, and how the club and community are thriving. But most importantly, it's about the unforgettable season of extra times and heart stopping moments that will never be forgotten.