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Michael Divilly, father of Kilkerrin-Clonberne stars Niamh, Siobhán and Olivia spoke to John Mulligan ahead of the All-Ireland Final. 

He spoke about coming back from the final loss in 2019 and discussed where the drive in the club comes from...

Kilkerrin-Clonberne's Chairperson Freddy Gannon spoke to John Mulligan ahead of Saturday's All-Ireland Final in Croke Park.

He spoke about the semi-final victory over Comeragh Rangers and the preparations in the club ahead of the big day...

Kilkerrin-Clonberne's Katelyn Mee spoke to John Mulligan ahead of Saturday's All-Ireland Final against St. Ergnat's, Moneyglass. 

She spoke about the special bond in the camp, about breaking into a star-studded team, and coming back from the heartbreak of the 2029 All-Ireland Final loss...

Ahead of Saturday's All-Ireland Final between Kilkerrin-Clonberne, John Mulligan spoke to Kilkerrin-Clonberne Captain Louise Ward...

In the build-up to the final, John Mulligan was talking to Kilkerrin-Clonberne manager Willie Ward about the momentous occasion...

On Hurling Chat this week...

Niall and Sean focus on the role of the referee.

Top referee Shane Hynes joins the lads to give an insight into being the man in the middle and how enjoyable it can be.

Shane hurled with Liam Mellows for 17 years before moving to Oranmore, where he also hurled before getting involved in management for a period.

The refereeing bug began in 2014, and since then Shane has handled All-Ireland Minor and U20 Finals as well as a host of County Finals.

In relation to being a referee, Shane talks about:

· Does the constant shouting & criticism coming from the sidelines during a game and has it an impact?
· making the right calls and trusting your fellow match officials
· Should referees be allowed to address the Media (on occasion)
· Maintaining the fitness levels required
· The rules – knowing them & implementing them
· Would like to see the use of a simplified version of VAR to ensure that the big decisions in games are right
· Really enjoys being a ref - in charge on some of the biggest days
· How can the GAA attract new referees? No ref, no game. Shane speaks about some of the things that could be done to make becoming a referee a viable option for players retiring from playing

Darren Kelly caught up with Caltra Cuans Chairperson Dan Keane ahead of a huge weekend for the club...

Caltra Cuans player Laura Naughton spoke to Darren Kelly ahead of the All-Ireland Intermediate Final clash with Knockbride of Cavan. She spoke about her side's journey to the final and what it means to play in Croke Park with her club...

Caltra Cuans Captain, Denise Kelly, who has lifted two titles for her club already this year, and played in Caltra Ahascragh's All-Ireland Intermediate Camogie Final defeat last year, also spoke to Darren Kelly ahead of the Knockbride decider at Croke Park...