Spillane recalls his late father on a 'special day' On a day when he watched his two nephews Killian and Adrian win their first All-Ireland medals, Pat Spillane remembered his late father Tom, who … Football • 24 Jul
Spillane to leave The Sunday Game after three decades Pat Spillane has confirmed that this year's All-Ireland football final will be his last appearance as a pundit on The Sunday Game. Football • 09 Jul
Spillane condemns 'disgraceful' Armagh-Galway brawl RTÉ GAA analyst Pat Spillane branded the post-match brawl between Armagh and Galway as "disgraceful" and "scandalous", with Oisin McConville describing it as "disgusting". Football • 26 Jun
RTÉ GAA Podcast: 'Trial by TV' and Tailteann Cup semis Jackie Tyrrell and Conor Neville join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to look ahead to the All-Ireland hurling quarter-finals, while Wexford manager Shane Roche and … Football • 16 Jun
McConville: Armagh are a match for anybody Oisin McConville says that Armagh will fear no one in tomorrow's All-Ireland SFC quarter-final draw, adding that he hopes his native county get Leinster champions … Football • 12 Jun
Spillane: Fermanagh will pay the cost of human error A decision not to award what looked like a legitimate point for Fermanagh in their league clash with Westmeath is likely to be prove costly … GAA • 21 Mar
Spillane urges GAA to heed GPA warning Pat Spillane has firmly backed the Gaelic Player Association's stance on the ongoing stand-off with the GAA over mileage expenses. GAA • 14 Mar
Spillane: Sweeper/keeper is a 'stupid idea' Pat Spillane has told the RTÉ GAA Podcast that he always thought the idea of a sweeper/keeper was a 'stupid idea'. GAA • 01 Mar
RTÉ GAA Podcast: Sheedy on Egan, Spillane talks Dublin After another hectic weekend of Allianz League action, Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Conor McKeon, Liam Sheedy and Pat Spillane on the … GAA • 28 Feb
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
Spillane versus Daly in quiz of 2021 | RTÉ GAA Podcast Football pundit Pat Spillane and hurling analyst Anthony Daly go head to head, against Sunday Game producer Rory O'Neill, in a battle of wits to … GAA • 24 Dec 21
Spillane: New calendar is an 'own goal' for the GAA Pat Spillane tells RTÉ's Sunday Sport that the GAA have got the new playing calendar "all wrong", with the All-Ireland football championship set to be … GAA • 05 Dec 21
Spillane wants GAA to act quickly on football change Pat Spillane told RTÉ's Sunday Sport that the GAA's Special Congress made the correct decision in voting against the B proposal, but he wants the … GAA • 24 Oct 21
Kingdom must deliver in game of the league - Spillane Pat Spillane believes Kerry must "lay down a marker" against Dublin in Sunday's mouthwatering Allianz Football League showdown. GAA • 20 May 21
RTÉ GAA Podcast: Is a golden age of football on way? The opening round of the Allianz Football League was blessed with some fine individual and team performances, particularly in terms of attack, while hurling continues … GAA • 19 May 21
Balancing pressure and preparation in the GAA Are flair players being pushed out of Gaelic games? Balancing pressure and preparation in the GAA. GAA • 16 Apr 21
RTÉ GAA Podcast: Risk and reward of inter-county return Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill are joined by Pat Spillane and Brendan Cummins, who ponder the elimination of risk from game plans in both football … GAA • 16 Apr 21
Dublin 'brand has been damaged', says Spillane Eight-time All-Ireland winner Pat Spillane says he was shocked and angry when he heard that Dublin had broken the GAA's own regulations on training during … GAA • 16 Apr 21
Philly McMahon backs introduction of split season Philly McMahon has backed the decision to hold the inter-county campaign in the earlier than usual in the new year and feels the split season … GAA • 28 Dec 20
'They were like ragdolls' - What Dublin do to opponents Eight All-Ireland medals, nine All-Stars and a long post-playing career in the media - there isn't much that Pat Spillane has not seen at this … GAA • 05 Dec 20
'Leitrim were right to take their time and reflect' Speaking on Allianz League Sunday, Pat Spillane and Kevin McStay believe that Leitrim do deserve time to assess their situation following their decision to forfeit … GAA • 19 Oct 20
Kevin McStay: Aidan O'Shea 'unmarkable' against Galway Kevin McStay says Aidan O'Shea was virtually "unmarkable" in Mayo's excellent display against Galway in the Allianz Football League. GAA • 18 Oct 20
RTÉ GAA Podcast: For many the league is too important Oisin McConville and Pat Spillane join Mikey Stafford and Rory O'Neill to highlight the importance of finishing the football league for some counties and why … GAA • 08 Oct 20
McConville & Spillane make case for league's completion Oisín McConville and Pat Spillane both believe that if there is to be a "sacrificial lamb" this winter, it should not be the championship rather … GAA • 08 Oct 20
Spillane happy that 'juggernaut' of spending reined in Pat Spillane told the RTÉ GAA Podcast that it's a positive thing to see the "juggernaut" of GAA spending being reined in this year. GAA • 17 Sep 20