Episode 3208: Hurling’s Hungry For The Spotlight, A Cork-Tipp 24 Hour Sell-Out, Shane Curran Steps Down
This spring, hurling has found itself in a unique position. For the first time in its 2,000-year history, it has been overshadowed… by Gaelic football. How has the hurling fraternity dealt with this blow to their self-esteem? We ask Jamie Wall and Malachy Clerkin.
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The Division 1A and 1B finals selling out in under 24 hours would suggest that hurling is going to be just fine – we discuss Cork’s goal-hungry exploits and their rabid fan-base, what’s gunning Tipperary’s engine, and what exactly is going on with the All-Ireland champions.
Hurling league final between Cork and Tipperary sold out https://t.co/tv7YZzW21Z
— Irish Times Sport (@IrishTimesSport) March 25, 2025
We also discuss Shane Curran’s resignation as Carlow football manager, VAR in hurling, and ASMR Tim Vickery.
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