Indo GAA podcast: Donegal blast quarter-final scheduling Meath and Galway similarities Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin
Today at 14:40
Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Indo GAA's own Michael Verney to reflect on the lay of the land heading into the All Ireland football quarter-finals.
They discuss Donegal's statement condemning the scheduling of their games, and why they might have a case.
The panel also talk about injury concerns for Galway, Dublin and Kerry, and provide their predictions ahead of the clashes in Croke Park this weekend.
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Indo GAA podcast: Donegal blast quarter-final scheduling Meath and Galway similarities Pat Spillane & Dick Clerkin
Today at 14:40 Pat Spillane and Dick Clerkin join Indo GAA's own Michael Verney to reflect on the lay of the land heading into the All Ireland football quarter-finals. They discuss Donegal's statement condemning the scheduling of their games, and why they might have a case. The panel also talk about injury concerns for Galway, Dublin and Kerry, and provide their predictions ahead of the clashes in Croke Park this weekend. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AIB. Listen on: Apple Podcasts
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