Episode 3435: The Wonderful Walls, Club Hurling Semis, Charlie Smyth Is Secure, GAA Stick With Allianz

Jamie Wall is having himself a hell of a time recently. He has twin siblings, and in January 2026, both of them will be playing in All-Ireland finals.

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He joins us to talk about Kilbrittain’s journey to the All-Ireland junior club final, St Finbarr’s replay against Athenry, and Loughrea and Ballygunner qualifying for the senior club hurling final.

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We also discuss the GAA’s decision to maintain their sponsorship relationship with Allianz, Jarlath Burns’ messaging and Charlie Smyth’s on-going heroics in New Orleans.

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