Arena: What will be the legacy of this World Cup?

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Can the GAA become a global sport?

On this week's episode of Arena, the weekly podcast from the Irish Examiner, Maurice Brosnan is joined by Kevin Conlan from Seoul Gaels to discuss the GAA abroad and this week’s World Games. Hundreds of players from across the world are in Waterford this week as part of the GAA World Games competition. Over 100 teams are taking part, with over 30 countries represented. It is being held for the fifth time and is now a triennial event. The lads discuss how the GAA could grow abroad and whether it needs to. They also examine the challenge of creating training sessions that work for everyone, from former intercounty stars to complete beginners, as well as why the social side of the GAA is often just as important as the sport itself. To get in touch with Maurice, email maurice.brosnan@examiner.ie [maurice.brosnan@examiner.ie]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Where do Cork go from here?

On this week's episode of Arena, the weekly podcast from the Irish Examiner, Maurice Brosnan is joined by columnist Kieran Shannon to examine Cork's All-Ireland semi-final defeat to Galway and what comes next. Kieran's analysis this week [https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport-columnists-gaa/arid-41874776.html] argued that Cork's performance exposed technical, tactical and mental shortcomings and that the county now needs a comprehensive forensic review, one that, in his view, should have taken place after last year's All-Ireland final defeat. So where do Cork go from here? How should the management team respond? What changes are needed within the coaching setup? And how will the players regroup ahead of next season? To get in touch with Maurice, email maurice.brosnan@examiner.ie [maurice.brosnan@examiner.ie]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Are England broken? Supporter colour and who gets in

A bonus episode. We're joined by Joe Callaghan from Texas to discuss the World Cup so far, England's unconvincing performances, the supporters on the ground and the enduring fascination with Cristiano Ronaldo and Casemiro.   You can read Joe's article, which we discuss during the episode, here [https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/arid-41871879.html] ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: A seismic month for Irish boxing. What's next for the sport?

On this week's episode of Arena, the Irish Examiner podcast, Maurice is joined by Monaghan boxer Aaron McKenna. McKenna has the chance to become Ireland's newest world champion when he takes on Italy's Etinosa Oliha at Zuffa Boxing 10 in Dublin's 3Arena on August 8, live on Sky Sports. With three blockbuster cards coming to Dublin across August and September, Irish boxing is preparing for one of its biggest periods in recent memory. But beyond the action in the ring, the sport itself is undergoing major change. The lads discuss Aaron's world title opportunity, the resurgence of Irish boxing and the shifting landscape of the professional game, from rival promoters to the influence of Saudi investment. What does it all mean for boxing's future? Get in touch with Maurice at maurice.brosnan@examiner.ie [maurice.brosnan@examiner.ie]. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Arena with Maurice Brosnan: Why does sport matter?

On this week's episode of Arena, the Irish Examiner podcast, Maurice is joined by Paul Rouse, professor of history at University College Dublin. Together, they discuss why sport matters, why we care so deeply about it, and how its place in society has evolved over time. What purpose does sport serve in the modern world? Why should the government invest in it? And what sporting events still sit on their bucket lists? Arena, from the Irish Examiner, is a weekly feature-style reflection on Irish sport. Listen for free on the Irish Examiner website or wherever you get your podcasts. Get in touch with Maurice at Maurice.brosnan@examiner.ie.  You can read Paul’s most recent column here [https://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/arid-41861274.html]: This is a wonderful article on what sport can do to us, by the great Keith Duggan [https://www.irishtimes.com/sport/gaelic-games/2022/07/30/when-sport-fully-takes-hold-and-gives-us-tingles-and-shivers-isnt-that-all-we-can-ask-for/]. Another article that is well worth revisiting. It's hard to say what makes it so brilliant. Shea Serrano on his dad and basketball legend Tim Duncan [https://www.theringer.com/2021/05/14/nba/tim-duncan-hall-of-fame-spurs ].  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.