Whelan: Late Kerry frees were momentum changers Ciarán Whelan said the two late frees that allowed Kerry to draw level against Derry were "momentum changers" which put the Kingdom on course for … Football • 17 Jul
Whelan and Ó Sé urge tweaks to All-Ireland SFC format Ciarán Whelan and Tomás Ó Sé believe tweaks are needed to the revamped All-Ireland SFC after what the former described as an "uninspiring" season so … Football • 18 Jun
Whelan: Questions mount up for enigmatic Kildare RTÉ GAA analyst Ciarán Whelan has said the questions continue to mount around Kildare following their less than impressive All-Ireland Group 3 draw with Sligo … Football • 22 May
Whelan: Galway need a better scoring return up top Ciarán Whelan believes Galway need to see a bigger contribution from their much-vaunted attack. Football • 06 May
Whelan concurs with Ryan on Dublin's home comforts Ciarán Whelan feels that Kildare manager Glenn Ryan has a valid point when saying that teams don't get "a fair crack of the whip" when … Football • 30 Apr
Whelan: Managers being forced out 'concerning for game' The "bad vibe" around Donegal football eventually led to Paddy Carr stepping away, according to Ciarán Whelan, with the former Dublin star adding that the … Football • 23 Mar
Whelan: Lilies don't appear to know what they're doing Kildare's poor form in Division 2 of the Allianz Football League does not reflect well on the camp so far, says Ciarán Whelan. Football • 02 Mar
Whelan: GAA President's term is not long enough Ciarán Whelan tells the RTÉ GAA Podcast that the current term of three years for a GAA President is too short for any successful applicant … Football • 16 Feb
RTÉ GAA Podcast: Previews, Presidents & Pandora's boxes Ciarán Whelan, Éamonn Fitzmaurice and Darragh Maloney join Rory O'Neill to preview the weekend's Allianz Football League action including Mayo v Kerry and Cork v … Football • 16 Feb
Whelan: Ruthless Derry are 'serious contenders' for Sam Derry are "serious contenders" for All-Ireland glory on current form according to Ciarán Whelan. Football • 27 Jun 22
Mayo can spook Kerry with O'Shea positioning - Whelan Ciarán Whelan believes Mayo should consider starting Aidan O'Shea at full-forward for Sunday's All-Ireland quarter-final with Kerry. Football • 24 Jun 22
RTÉ GAA Podcast: Whelan & McConville preview qualifiers Rory O'Neill is joined by Ciaran Whelan, Oisin McConville and Sunday Times GAA correspondent Michael Foley to preview the weekend's All-Ireland SFC qualifiers. Football • 09 Jun 22
Whelan: Back to the future for Ulster football The tactical approach to the Ulster football final was reminiscent to Donegal's risk-averse set-up that led to an All-Ireland in 2012, according to Ciarán Whelan. Football • 30 May 22
RTÉ GAA Podcast: Football league climax, hurling semis It's a pivotal weekend in the Allianz Football League. Ciaran Whelan joins Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to discuss the tightness of Division 1 and … GAA • 24 Mar 22
Whelan: Lahiff now more comfortable in his environment Ciarán Whelan is seeing a much more confident Tom Lahiff in the Dublin jersey during the Allianz League, and ponders whether he could be a … GAA • 24 Mar 22
RTÉ GAA Podcast: What can we expect from Congress? Ahead of Congress, Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by RTÉ GAA correspondent Marty Morrissey to look at some of the more significant motions … GAA • 24 Feb 22
Flawed but a start: Spillane & Whelan's Green verdicts Pat Spillane and Ciarán Whelan analyse the GAA's latest proposals to reform the Gaelic football championship. GAA • 28 Jan 22
2022 runners and riders: The top four teams assessed With the curtain drawn on this year's All-Ireland SFC, Dessie Dolan and Ciarán Whelan assess the state of play in Dublin, Kerry, Mayo and Tyrone … GAA • 17 Sep 21
Whelan: Kerry board showing Peter Keane lack of respect Ciarán Whelan is critical of the process the Kerry county board are engaging in, requiring Peter Keane to reapply for the senior manager's job, he … GAA • 16 Sep 21
McStay: Dubs don't have the same aura of invincibility Kevin McStay thinks Dublin have not been at their best this year but is wary of the seven-in-a-row chasers hitting their stride against his native … GAA • 11 Aug 21
Dolan: Dublin to 'punish' Kildare in Leinster final Dessie Dolan believes Dublin will answer their critics with a "punishing" win over Kildare in Sunday's Leinster SFC final. GAA • 28 Jul 21
Whelan: I don't expect Cluxton to start championship Ciaran Whelan does not expect Stephen Cluxton to appear for Dublin's first championship game of the summer next weekend as questions about the veteran goalkeeper's … GAA • 27 Jun 21
How will counties approach the leagues? Shane Dowling and Ciarán Whelan discuss the upcoming Allianz Hurling and Football Leagues on the RTÉ GAA Podcast and how teams will approach them in … GAA • 29 Apr 21
Connolly 'still had something to offer', says Whelan Diarmuid Connolly's decision to call time on his career with the Dublin footballers took Ciarán Whelan by surprise. GAA • 15 Oct 20
Whelan: GPA's split-season proposal makes perfect sense Ciarán Whelan says one of the benefits of the Covid crisis has been that inter-county players can now see what it's like to have a … GAA • 21 Aug 20
