Show Notes
This week on Bitesize, Michael Foley and Ciaran O’Hara uncover the fascinating history behind this weekend's All-Ireland semi-finals. The lads explain why, when Cork meet Galway, history suggests it's better to arrive as the underdog. They also reveal why a championship meeting between Clare and Limerick has become almost as familiar as Limerick taking on Donegal, before turning their attention to the All-Ireland Minor Football semi-final as Cork prepare to face Tyrone. A quick-fire journey through the records, rivalries and forgotten stories that give this weekend's championship action an extra layer of intrigue. For those who want more Gaelic Games History, you can join our Cairde Club for less than the price of a match programme for month - where you'll get exclusive episodes, bonus content, ad free and early release versions of the main podcast. Just visit www.overthebar.club today to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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