“It really is David v Goliath, or maybe in this case Davina”

‘It really is David v Goliath or maybe in this case Davina’

0:00 - 6:07 - Intro

6:07 - 33:05 - The countdown is on for Truagh Clonlara’s historic trip to Croke Park, with former manager Ger O’Connell and a mentor that has experience of guiding a Clare team to Croke Park glory Ann-Marie McGann joining Eoin and James to preview Sunday’s All-Ireland Senior Club Camogie Final.

33:05 - 47:37 - While the main focus in the Banner County has understandably been on Truagh, Sarsfields are strong favourites as this is their eighth All-Ireland Senior Club Final appearance in nine years. Former Sarsfields and Galway hurler and All-Star Padraig Kelly who has two daughters on the squad provides the perspective from the Galway side.

47:37 - 56:34 - Under 21 Hurling honours for Clarecastle, Ruan and Ennistymon are discussed along with previewing this Saturday’s Under 21A decider between the last two champions Feakle-Killanena and Scariff-Ogonnelloe in Tulla (1.30pm).

56:34 - 1.18:13 - With an All-Star Club Hurling side taking on Brian Lohan’s All-Ireland winning county squad last month, Kieran Madigan was tasked at picking his club football team of the championship to perhaps give new Clare Manager Peter Keane some food for thought. Feedback welcome at intensiveclarepod@gmail.com

1.18:13 - 1.35:13 - Avenue and Bridge United’s momentum continued unabated as only a week on from qualifying for the last 32 in the FAI Junior Cup, both sides also advanced to the last 16 in Munster on Sunday. There was still domestic action in all four divisions while Dean Russell also looks forward to this Sunday’s Oscar Traynor Cup showdown away to Kerry as well as a contentious calendar change to the junior leagues nationwide.

1.35:13 - 1.53:11 - With news this week that St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield and Clare duo Siofra Ni Chonaill and Aisling Reidy have signed for AFLW side Carlton for the 2025 season, Eoin and James chat with AFL Ireland’s Mike Currane to gain an insight into what they can expect from their new surroundings down under.

1.53:11 - Laurie Ryan named on Women’s League of Ireland Team of the Year; Niall Murphy finished 23rd in the European Cross Country Championships in Turkey; Colaiste Muire secured a North Munster Senior C LGFA title; neighbours Clondegad and Kildysart/Coolmeen garnered the big titles at Under 16 football level; James also outlines this week’s local rugby results and fixtures while there are also timely fundraisers for Joe Slattery through Kilnaboy Athletic Club, Kilmaley Camogie Club and Truagh Clonlara’s All-ireland trip.