Blue Is The Colour

The Dubs and being involved in GAA can be a great escape for many of us, be it from general life or whatever personal issues that we're dealing with. For my guests this week, attending Dublin games and being involved in GAA has not only been an escape, it has been vital in not only their lives but also the lives of their children. Fiona McHugh, who's son Alan has Down Syndrome, Ali Field, who's son James has autism, and Lorraine Groves, who's daughter Evie is on the road to recovery following a brain tumour, tell me all about how important The Dubs and GAA have been in their families lives. Some very heartwarming and inspirational stories about an association and team that wouldn't always get the best of press.

Why there should be no sleepless nights in the Gavin household after Sunday's National League Final. A half term report on our Senior Footballers and Hurlers as Championship looms large. Diarmuid Connolly, the hypocrites that drove him out, rumours of his return and those about Rory O'Carroll. All this plus lots more chat, debate and craic on Episode 61 of Blue Is The Colour.

A true Darling Of The Hill, one of Dublin's favourite sons and my own personal boyhood hero. The legend that is Charlie Redmond is this week's guest as we look back on a storied and successful career in blue with some fantastic tales from the great man himself thrown in for good measure. A must listen for any Dublin GAA fan.

A bit of sense in all this doomsday talk about our footballers. We discuss how Jim Gavin is no doubt secretly delighted at where he has his troops as they head for Summer war. A monumental day for our Senior Hurlers. We look back on a victory that was a long tíme coming in Thurles on Saturday night. Croke Park's 20 × 20 hypocrisy and another win for our Girls In Blue. We also take a look ahead to another packed weekend of action this coming weekend along with all the usual chat, laughs and debate.

Dublin legend Kieran Duff is this week's very special guest as we look back on a storied and successful career in blue. That infamous '83 final, battles with Meath, his love of Swords and his club Fingallians, trials with Manchester United and his time as a Dublin selector are just some of the things we discuss in a fascinating hour of listening.

The legend that is Vinnie Murphy joins me once again this week to look back on another great weekend for The Dubs. We discuss the story so far for Jim Gavin's men as we head into the business end of the National League, Mattie Kenny's magic touch with our Hurlers and our Ladies Footballers continued success. All this and lots lots more on Episode 57 of Blue Is The Colour.

A real Darling Of The Hill, a True Blue hero and one of the greatest forwards the game has ever seen. Alan Brogan joins me for an hour long chat as we look back on his legendary career in Blue. A career of unbelievable highs and some awful lows, it was a career that eventually saw Alan win three All Ireland's, three All Stars, a Footballer Of The Year Award and lots more.

The end of the glory days. We pay a large tongue in cheek tribute to the end of the good times for Dublin Football as a country rejoices. The GAA ticket price increase and how the GAA leaves kids short changed. The 'Get The Dubs Out Of Croke Park' saga. New rules, poor officiating and a look ahead to this weekends action. All this and more on Episode 55 of Blue Is The Colour.

We are back for 2019 and what a way to kick off a New Year of Blue Is The Colour. Denis Bastick joins me to reminisce on his glittering career in Blue as we look back on all the highs and lows of his time in a Dublin jersey. We also chat about the void he felt following his retirement, how appearing on Dancing With The Stars has given him a new focus and much more.

Yes it's Christmas Special time again for Blue Is The Colour and who better to look back on another amazing year for The Dubs than Dublin legends PJ Gallagher and Vinnie Murphy. You'll laugh, you'll probably cry (with laughter) and you'll laugh some more during this hour of madness where nobody is safe from PJ and Vinnie's wrath.

It's All Ireland Final preview time as our Girls In Blue go for back to back All Ireland Senior Football titles. Patricia Monahan from the Dublin LGFA and Jackie Cahill, commercial manager of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association, join me for an in depth preview of Dublin's big clash with Cork. We also chat about the special bond this Dublin team has with it's fans, the continued rise in popularity of Ladies Football and lots more.

Four In A Row Champions. We look back on an another amazing day for Dublin supporters thanks to this incredible group of players. We also chat gutter journalism, end of year awards, the amazing Jim Gavin and lots more on Episode 51 of Blue Is The Colour.

Yes it's the big one. It's All Ireland Final week and what a crew we have to get you excited and to preview in detail Dublin v Tyrone. Senan Connell and Vinnie Murphy join Johnny Courtenay, Declan Mahon and Barry for this special episode.

All Ireland winning Dublin footballer Fiona Hudson and Patricia Monahan from the Dublin LGFA are this weeks special guests as we chat about everything Ladies Football including a look ahead to Dublin's All Ireland Semi Final against Galway this Saturday, the continued rise in popularity of Ladies Football and lots more.

A classy All Star and All Ireland winning footballer who gave huge service to Dublin Football. Barry Cahill joins me for a fascinating chat about his many years in the blue jersey and his many memories of a great career.

An easy win, the perfect warm up and some welcome selection headaches for Jim Gavin as we look back at Sunday's win over Roscommon. We also preview this Saturday's All Ireland Semi Final versus Galway and take a look ahead to our Ladies Senior Footballers Quarter Final against Kerry. All this and lots more on Episode 47 of Blue Is The Colour.

With Ireland's national children's cancer charity Aoibheann's Pink Tie set to adorn the front of the Dublin jersey, the charities co founder and Aoibheann's Dad Jimmy Norman joins me to chat about his love for The Dubs, Aoibheann's passing and how this brilliant charity came to be, the amazing work they do for children and their families and his pride at seeing his late daughters name on the front of the jersey. A truly emotional and inspirational episode of Blue Is The Colour.

What a day, what a team and what supporters. We take a look back at the day The Dubs took over Omagh. We also pay tribute to our fabulous hosts, the game itself and also the weekend action but if you were there on Saturday then you need to listen to this. And even if you weren't you'll still have a good laugh listening to Episode 45 of Blue Is The Colour.

Man of the Match in Dublin's famous All Ireland Final victory over Kerry in 2011, just a day before his 23rd birthday, Kevin Nolan was set for a long distinguished career in Blue. But type 1 diabetes and injury were to curtail what could have been for such a gifted gaelic footballer. Kevin joins us for an absolutely fascinating chat about Iife playing for Dublin, his battle with diabetes and much more. Episode 44 of Blue Is The Colour is a must listen for not just Dublin GAA fans but all GAA fans

After his two hilarious episodes last year, the one and only PJ Gallagher is back for more madness just in time for the Super 8's. We chat about everything from Sweaty Chicken deodorant to Jim Gavin being a shark/vampire in this unmissable episode. You'll honestly cry with laughter. Oh and we also actually do discuss the Super 8's at some point in the episode.