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An Offaly GAA club's decade-long transformation is set to be showcased nationwide as part of a new documentary which goes behind the scenes of some of Ireland's most inspiring clubs.
The Pitch, presented by broadcaster John Murray, kicks off this Sunday, July 6, on RTÉ Radio 1 at 7pm and promises a fascinating look at the people and stories that make GAA clubs the beating heart of their communities.
The series will feature powerful insights from clubs across Ireland, but for Offaly listeners, Edenderry GAA takes the spotlight.
The club has been lauded for pioneering a successful "One Club" model, transforming its organisation over the past decade to unite men’s and women’s teams under one structure, and strengthen community bonds.
Over the course of the series, Murray travels the length and breadth of Ireland to meet players, coaches, and local supporters whose lives revolve around their local GAA clubs. From tales of incredible sporting victories to stories of resilience and community spirit, the programme offers an intimate portrait of the people behind the jerseys.
Among the other clubs featured are Castlehaven GAA in West Cork, currently riding high on success; Mullinalaghta in Longford, famed for their remarkable 2018 Leinster Club Football Championship triumph; and Sarsfields GAA in Galway, whose camogie team is reaching new heights.
Listeners will also hear from Na Gaeil Aeracha, Dublin's first LGBTQ+ GAA club, who have already claimed silverware just five years after their founding, and from Loughgiel Shamrocks in Antrim, a small community whose hurlers and camogie stars have achieved outsized success.
The first episode focuses on Castlehaven GAA Club in Co Cork, where Murray delves into the club's proud history and recent triumphs, speaking with local heroes including Cork football great Niall Cahalane.
The Pitch promises a fascinating listen for GAA fans across the country when it airs this Sunday, July 6, at 7pm on RTÉ Radio 1.
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