The Amber Dugout

S2. Episode 9 - John Madden

In the final episode of series 2, in one part (not the usual two parter) John Madden, the oldest member of Kilbrittain GAA club, tells us about how everyone used to make their own hurleys, how one exploded on him and what makes a good one. We hear about some players from 1920's championship winning team and how Bandon reneged on a Minor Final in 1949. He talks about his time with the camogie club and some of his favourite moments.

S2 Episode 8 - Danjoe Holland

In the second last episode of the series, Danjoe Holland, one of our oldest club members, at 90, talks about some important roles in the West Cork Board and those of this generation who filled those boots. He chats about some good players in recent memory and some good players back in the day and we get around to big Courcey rivals and using his field as a pitch back in the day.

S2 Episode 7 - Part 2 Jeremy, Davy & Denis

In the second part of the episode the lads talk about the big year of 95 and joining senior - the very top grade in Cork at the time. They chat of simple tactics, nights out and nicknames. We talk about the influence of Míchael Holland and the talent of Cormac O'Donoghue and Owen Sexton

S2 Episode 7 - Part 1 Jeremy, Davy & Denis

In part 1 of this episode, Jeremy, Davy and Denis talk about getting stitches, the Tyrone team that stayed a while in the parish, after match antics, good selectors and technique creating moments in the bog field in Maryboro.

S2 Episode 6 - Part 2 Liam, Liam & Con

In part 2 of this episode Liam, Liam and Con chat about the amphitheatre of Bandon, tough refs and West Cork Finals. We hear about how naggins of whiskey and poitín had a role in old school matches and falling asleep at important meetings.