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Sunday June 4th
Cork are u20 All-Ireland Hurling Champions. Denis Hurley speaks to Ben O’Connor and Ben Cunningham and Seanie McGrath gives his thoughts. Richie Holland on Cork City Fc’s big weekend and our own Ruairi O’Hagan on completing the Cork City Marathon.
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Saturday, June 3rd
Packed show with reaction to Cork vs Kerry both minor and senior. Preview of tomorrows u20 All-Ireland hurling final and F1 with Sarah McKenzie.
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The Women in Sport Podcast – S4 E18
On this week’s episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy:
1.08 Ger speaks to Irish Women’s senior hockey international and current Munster interprovincial U15, U17 and U18 Coach Yvonne O’Byrne
13.54 Munster Women’s Rugby Chairperson Wendy Keenan
joins the Ger to discuss the Barbarians’ September visit for a Munster double-header, plus news of U17, U18 and National Talent Programs
26.59 Cork LGFA U14 manger JJ Deasy joins Ger following the county’s qualification
for a second consecutive All-Ireland U14 Platinum final
35.04 Reaction from Cork’s win over Kerry in the Munster Ladies Football final
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Sunday May 28th
After a fascinating battle in the Gaelic Grounds as Limerick come out on top against Cork, we hear from Cork boss Pat Ryan, and RedFM’s own Aidan Leahy talks to us about the game. Ger McCarthy reports on a Munster final win for the Cork ladies against Kerry. Moss Finn on Munster’s URC final win over the Stormers. And Blackrock’s Mick O’Leary on his cycle from Church Road to Derry to raise funds for the club.
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Saturday May 27th
Ruairi discusses the abuse directed towards Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley about his son after last night’s game with Cork City, and City’s owner Dermot Usher joined him on the line to say that lifetime bans have been issued to those identified. Bradley spoke to Ruairi before the abuse happened about the game and the standard of refereeing in the league following a game that saw three of his players sent off. City coach Richie Holland spoke about the win to Ruairi.
Ahead of a huge clash in the Gaelic Grounds tomorrow we hear from Cork legend Anthony Nash and former Limerick boss TJ Ryan. Cork football boss John Cleary talks about their win over Louth.
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The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E17
On this week’s episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy:
1.10 Ger speaks to Eimear Kiely and Shane Ronayne as Cork prepare to face Kerry in the Munster Ladies Football Final
20.05 Cork Under 14 ladies boss JJ Deasy ahead of their All Ireland platinum semi final with Cavan
47.00 County Leagues roundup
35.16 Our resident F1 expert Sarah McKenzie-Foley previews the Monaco GP
51.22 Reaction from the Cork intermediate camogie side as we hear from Lucy Allen and Trevor Coleman following the win over Kerry in the Munster final
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Sunday May 21st
After Cork’s narrow defeat to Clare, we hear from Rebels boss Pat Ryan and Banner boss Brian Lohan, and our own Aidan Leahy talks us through the game. Reaction from the Cork intermediate Camogie side as they’re crowned Munster Champions. We talk to Allianz Sciath na Scol PRO Seamus O’Connor about a big week of finals in Pairc ui Chaoimh. Spike O’Sullivan joins us to discuss Katie Taylor’s defeat to Chantelle Cameron.
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The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E16
On this episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy:
1.10 Our F1 expert Sarah McKenzie Foley previews the Imola GP
14.00 Graham Catchpole, Munster Hockey PRO, reviews their awards night
30.25 Munster Women’s Rugby Chairperson Wendy Keenan
44.59 Munster Intermediate Camogie Championship Final preview with Cork boss Trevor Coleman
53.03 Ger reviews events in the Cork LGFA scene, and reaction from Cork’s win over Waterford
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Sunday May 14th
Reaction from Cork’s win over Waterford that sees them into the Munster LGFA Final. Moss Finn talks to us about Munster’s dramatic win over Leinster. We talk to Midleton FC About their plans to celebrate their 50th anniversary, and talk about the history of the club.
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Saturday May 13th
Cork u20 hurling selector Ronan Curran ahead of Munster final v Clare, Ger McCarthy previews Cork v Waterford in Munster LGFA C’ship. Richie Holland and Dylan O’Connell on Cork City loss and more.
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The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E15
On the latest episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy:
1.00 Beth-Anne O’Farrell of Cork Harlequins on a remarkable season for the her, and the club.
13.45 Our resident F1 expert Sarah McKenzie-Foley reviews the Miami GP
26.48 We look back on Cork’s win over Kerry in the Munster Championship and hear from Eimear Meaney and boss Shane Ronayne, and Kerry boss Darragh Small
33.52 Cork county leagues roundup
44.57 Reaction from the Cork LGFA U21 B County final as Clonakilty defeat Kinsale
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Sunday May 7th
Reaction from Cork’s dramatic draw with Kerry in the Munster Ladies Football Championship and Cork’s dramatic draw with Tipperary in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship, and Ger McCarthy talks us through both games. Eoghan O’Connell talks to us about getting promoted to the football league with Wrexham, and his celebrity pals Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds. We have the second part of our feature interview with Super League winning player coach Ciaran O’Sullivan of Emporium Cork Basketball. Sarah McKenzie-Foley previews the Miami GP.
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Saturday, May 6th
Packed show previewing Cork v Tipperary with Ger McCarthy, Sarah McKenzie Foley on Miami Grand Prix, Richie Holland post Cork City v St Pat’s plus Ruairi O’Hagan on a big week for Cork City FC.
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The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E14
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Sunday, April 30th
Reaction to Cork’s victory over Waterford – Seanie McGrath and Pat Ryan join us – Dylan O’Connell also gives his report. Round up of Cork v Waterford in the camogie, victory for Cork LGFA, Sarah McKenzie-Foley on F1 plus more.
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Saturday April 29th
Denis Hurley of the Echo previews Cork v Waterford, and we hear from Cork selector Donal O’Mahony. Our F1 expert Sarah McKenzie-Foley on F1s new qualifying system. Part one of our chat with Ciaran O’Sullivan of Emporium Cork Basketball after their incredible season.
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The Women in Sport Podcast Season 3 E 14
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Sunday, April 23rd
We have reaction to Rockmount AFC’s Cup win with Dylan O’Connell and manager Eddie Kennelly, Cork U20 football boss Bobby O’Dwyer, talking Kinsale 7s and NFL Draft with Colum Cronin of the Irish NFL Show.
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Saturday April 22nd
Reaction from Ireland’s defeat to England in the Six Nations. Rockmount join us in studio to preview their FAI Intermediate Cup Final with Cockhill Celtic. We look back on a disappointing night for Cork City at the Cross.
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The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E12
On this week’s episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy:
1.15 Ireland’s Deirbihle Nic a Bhaird talks TikTok Women’s Six Nations
16.00 Munster Women’s Rugby Chairperson Wendy Keenan talks all things rugby in the province
30.16 Sarah McKenzie-Foley previews next week’s Azerbaijan GP
43.26 All things hockey with Munster Hockey PRO Graham Catchpole
59.36 Reaction from the Cork Under 16s who won Munster LGFA titles, and reaction from the Cork LGFA Under 21 C and D County finals
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Sunday, April 16th
Matthew Twomey on camogie league final loss, Cork u21 LGFA roundup, Muay Thai with Fermoy’s Sean Clancy and Tom Savage of Three Red Kings on Munster win.
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Saturday April 15th
Graham Cummins on Cork City’s defeat to UCD. Matthew Twomey Previews Cork v Galway. Premier League review and more.
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The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E11
On this week’s episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy:
1.10 Ger speaks to Cork Harlequins co-captains Niamh Sexton and Michelle Barry who were part of their team’s Munster women’s Hockey Division 1 title-winning squad
15.44 The Address UCC Glanmire’s Aine McKenna and Mark Scannell look back on an incredible season
38.27 Nichola Fryday and Greg McWilliams reflect on Ireland’s defeat to France ahead of this weekend’s TikTok Six Nations clash with Italy
51.27 Cork intermediate camogie manager Trevor Coleman previews their National Camogie Division 2B Final
57.10 Cork senior boss Matthew Twomey previews their senior final with GalwayListen to “The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E11” on Spreaker.
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Sunday April 9th
We talk to Paul Kerrigan about Cork’s defeat to Clare. Reaction from Limerick’s win over Kilkenny in the Allianz Hurling League final in Pairc ui Chaoimh. We speak to Cork hurler Niall Hayes. Race director of the Cork Marathon Eamon Hayes talks to us about the new 10k race. And we preview the Cork LGFA U21 final between Naomh Aban and Glanmire.
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Saturday, April 8th
We hear from Colin Healy and Shane Keegan after their sides’ results last night. We preview the big clash between Cork and Clare tomorrow, John Cleary and Brian Hurley speak. Cork hurling selector Donal O’Mahony and more.
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The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E 10
On the latest episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy:
1.10 Naomh Aban Captain Amy McDonagh and Glanmire Captain Ashling McAllen preview Monday’s Cork LGFA Under 21 A County Final
25.33 Skibbereen Women’s Rugby club stalwart Averyl Condell joins Ger and Munster Women’s Rugby Chairperson Wendy Keenan
46.00 All things F1 with our resident expert Sarah McKenzie
59.20 Munster Women’s Hockey roundup with PRO GRaham Catchpole
1.13.40 The latest news from the AFLW scene with Mike Currane
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Sunday, April 2nd
We hear from Tommy Hyde, we talk hockey with Abi O’Mahony, we wrap up all of the days action and it’s part 2 of Claire Shine and the finale of the brilliant “Hear Me Roar” with Valerie Mulcahy.
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Saturday, April 1st
Aidan Leahy hosts as we reflect on the days action. Michael Foley talks to us about his new book “The Children of Croke Park”. Sarah McKenzie Foley talks F1 and more.
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The Women in Sport Podcast S4 E9
On the latest episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy:
1.00 UCC women’s hockey captain Abi O’Mahony discusses College’s success in the Munster Women’s Senior Hockey Cup Final
13.40 Munster Hockey roundup with PRO Graham Catchpole
27.00 Our F1 expert Sarah McKenzie-Foley previews the Australian GP
42.45 Reaction from Cork’s win over All Ireland Champions Meath in the LIDL Ladies National Football League
55.50 Reaction from Cork’s defeat to Galway in the VERY Camogie League
1.05.35 All things AFLW with Mike Currane
1.16.35 Wendy Keenan of Munster Women’s Rugby
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Sunday March 26th
Reaction from Cork hurlers’ defeat to Kilkenny and the footballers’ draw with Derry. Reaction from Cork Camogie’s defeat to Galway. Lucca Allen previews his new racing season. And part one of Valerie Mulcahy’s conversation with Clare Shine on Hear Me Roar.
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Saturday, March 25th
Reaction to Cork LGFA win over Meath. Seanie McGrath previews Cork v Kilkenny in the NHL semis. Cork Camogie boss Matthew Twomey, Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan and Jim Crawford ahead of Ireland u21 v Iceland u21 at Turner’s Cross tomorrow.
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Sunday, March 19th
Moss Finn talks Grand Slam, roundup of the days action as well as part 3 of Briege Corkery on ‘Hear Me Roar’ with Valerie Mulcahy.
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Saturday, March 18th
Ireland complete the Grand Slam. Colin Healy and Jimmy Corcoran on Cork City. Reaction to Cork wins in Ladies Football and Camogie National Leagues.
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The Women in Sport Podcast Season 3 Episode 7
On this week’s episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy:
1.20 Cork Camogie’s Laura Hayes
11.30 Saudia Arabia GP preview with Sarah McKenzie Foley
23.40 Munster Women’s Rugby roundup with Chairperson Wendy Keenan
34.45 Munster Hockey roundup with PRO Graham Catchpole
49.40 Ger wraps up all the action in the Cork LGFA scene
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Sunday March 12th
Reaction from Cork’s win over Wexford as we hear from Pat Ryan. Andy Farrell and Johnny Sexton on Ireland’s win over Scotland. Republic of Ireland Under 21 boss Jim Crawford on their friendly with Iceland at Turner’s Cross. Cork fighter Ryan Sheehan on his big fight in Thailand. Alex Kendellan on the Schools cup final. Cork Admirals Head Coach Alan Lomasney on their season opener.
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Saturday, March 11th
Billy Holland on the Munster Schools Cup final and Ireland v Scotland. Jade Flynn-Hurley of the Rebel Wheelers joins on the line from Paris. Colin Healy ahead of Cork City v Sligo Rovers and Simon Easterby ahead of the showdown tomorrow at Murrayfield.
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The Women in Sport Podcast – International Women’s Day Special
To mark International Women’s Day we’ve published a special two hour edition of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy. On today’s episode:
1.10 Athletics legend Sonia O’Sullivan previews the Cobh 10 on April 2nd
12.00 Cobh Ramblers women boss Aine O’Donovan and Cork City FC women boss Danny Murphy
32.46 Cork football captain Maire O’Callaghan
39.30 Ger roundsup the Cork LGFA U21 Championship
51.50 Michael White, the husband of late Irish Paralympic hero Kay McShane, talks about her life and times, and her family’s hopes for an exhibition about her life on Spike Island
1.11.11 AFL roundup with Mike Currane
1.22.00 A review of the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix with Sarah McKenzie-Foley
1.35.02 Munster Women’s Hockey round up with PRO Graham Catchpole
1.50.17 Munster women’s rugby roundup with Chairperson Wendy Keenan
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Sunday March 5th
John Cleary on Cork’s win over Clare. Sonia O’Sullivan previews the Cobh 10. Sarah McKenzie-Foley on the Bahrain Grand Prix. Danny Murphy on Cork City’s defeat to Shelbourne. Part 2 of Briege Corkery on Hear Me Roar with Valerie Mulcahy.
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Saturday, March 4th
Colin Healy reacts to Cork City 4-0 UCD, Ruairi O’Hagan analyses. Sarah McKenzie Foley discusses F1, Tom Savage of the Tree Red Kings reflects on Munster’s win.
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The Women in Sport Podcast Season 4 Episode 5
1.28 Aine McKenna and Mark Scannell react to The Address UCC Glanmire’s Superleague Win
19.23 Our F1 Expert Sarah McKenzie-Foley looks ahead to the start of the F1 season
32.43 Munster Hockey roundup with PRO Graham Catchpole
45.30 Munster Women’s Rugby roundup with chairperson Wendy Keenan
57.18 Reaction from Cork Camogie’s win over Clare
1.10 Reaction from Cork’s win over Donegal in the LIDL ladies National Football League
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Sunday February 26th
On tonight’s show – reaction from the Pairc ui Chaoimh double header as Cork’s footballers beat Limerick and the hurlers beat Westmeath. We hear from Cork’s win over Donegal in the Lidl Ladies NFL. And we preview the F1 season.
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Saturday, February 25th
Moss Finn analyses Ireland’s win vs Italy, Cork football captain Brian Hurley joins, Ger McCarthy brings reaction from Cork Camogie’s win over Clare and Shane Keegan reacts to last nights win for Cobh Ramblers.
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The Women in Sport Podcast Season 4 Episode 4
On this week’s bumper episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy:
1.20 Reaction from Cork Camogie’s league win over Dublin
16.00 Cork minor camogie boss Jerry Wallace previews the Championship
28.28 All things F1 with our resident expert Sarah McKenzie-Foley
38.44 Cork LGFA captain Maire O’Callaghan on Sunday;s clash with Donegal in Mallow
46.44 Cork Minor LGFA boss Jamie Cronin looks ahead to their clash with Limerick
51.36 Munster women’s rugby roundup with Wendy Keenan
1.00.22 All things Munster Hockey with PRO Graham Catchpole
1.11.20 The latest from the AFLW scene with Mike Currane
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Sunday February 19th
Reaction from Cork’s narrow defeat to Dublin as we hear from Rebels boss John Cleary, and Aidan joins Ruairi to analyse the game. The latest episode of Hear Me Roar with Valerie Mulcahy is an absolute cracker, so many laughs and stories with 18 time All Ireland winner Briege Corkery.
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Saturday, February 18th
Colin Healy gives his thoughts on Cork City 1-2 Bohemians on the Rebel Army’s return to the Premier Division. Philip Long joined Ruairi for post game analysis at Turners Cross. Aidan speaks to Shane Keegan and Jack Doherty after Cobh Ramblers win on a historic night in Tralee against Kerry FC. Paul Kerrigan previews Cork vs Dublin in Div 2 of the Allianz Football League. Reaction to a big win for Cork in the National Camogie League and we hear from Jack Squibb on Rebel Wheelers.
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The Women in Sport Podcast | Season 4 Episode 3
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Sunday February 12th
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Saturday, February 11th
Ireland beat France, Moss Finn will join us to reflect on a momentous day in Irish rugby
No joy for Rochestown in the Corn Ui Mhuiri final, selector Eoghan Buckley speaks to us post game
It’s Super Bowl weekend, our friend Colum Cronin of the Irish NFL Show is in Phoenix, Arizona and previews the big one
Rounding out the show we hear from Liverpool legend Steve McMahon,
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The Women in Sport Podcast Season 4 Episode 2
1.06 Scoil Mhuire on their Munster Senior Hockey Schools Cup win
17.40 reaction from a cracking clash between Cork and Dublin in the LIDL Ladies National Football League
26.47 All things F1 with our expert Sarah McKenzie-Foley
43.43 Munster Womens rugby roundup with Wendy Keenan
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Sunday February 5th
Cork boss Pat Ryan and Limerick boss John Kiely on Cork’s win, Cian Blake of Tennis Ireland on their Davis Cup tie away to Peru, and a super episode of Hear Me Roar with Valerie Mulcahy in conversation with rower Sanita Puspure.
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Saturday, February 4th
Patrick Horgan speaks ahead of the beginning of the 2023 Allianz National Hurling League.
Cork legends Seanie McGrath and Tomas Mulcahy are in studio for an in depth preview of the league campaign ahead.
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The Women in Sport Podcast Season 4 Episode 1
1.45 Clodagh O’Halloran of Munster’s interpro series win, and proposing to her now fiancee on the pitch afterwards! Ger also chats to Wendy Keenan, Munster chairperson
19.18 All things F1 with Sarah McKenzie-Foley
32.06 Erika O’Shea and Shane Ronayne on Cork’s draw with Waterford
38.52 AFLW roundup with Mike Currane
50.40 Munster hockey roundup with Graham Catchpole
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Sunday January 29th
Reaction from the Cork footballers’ defeat to Meath, while Ger McCarthy was on hand to report on the Cork ladies’ draw with Waterford. We spoke to Eagle AC about the upcoming Tommy Ryan Memorial 5 Mile race. And episode 3 of Hear Me Roar with Valerie Mulcahy and guest Nicci Daly.
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Saturday, January 28th
Aidan speaks the Champion Jockey Paul Townend about the Hay campaign, raising awareness of mental health within the equine community.
Ger McCarthy previews Cork v Meath in the Allianz National Football League as well as Cork LGFA vs Waterford and we round up the days FA Cup action.
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Sunday January 22nd
Reaction from Cork’s win over Tipperary in the Munster Hurling League as we hear from Cork boss Pat Ryan. We hear from Cork ladies boss Shane Ronayne and player Melissa Duggan after their win over Mayo. Episode 2 of “Hear Me Roar with Valerie Mulcahy” features Cork Olympian Louise Shanahan.
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Saturday, January 21st
John Cleary reacts to Cork picking up the seasons first bit of silverware, we hear from guest of honour at the Rebel Og awards Eoin Cadogan and Rebel Og Chairman Michael O’Mahony.
Fionn Herlihy reflects on Ballygiblin’s All-Ireland success, as well as speaking about Mark Keane who will be heading to the AFL.
Tom Savage of the Three Red Kings previews Munster’s huge European test away to Toulouse.
And it was a big day of relegation battles in the Premier League.
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Sunday January 15th
Reaction from Cork’s win over Limerick in the Munster Hurling League. We hear from All Ireland champions Ballygiblin. We talk to Sarsfields on their Rebel Og Award win. And – the first episode of our new series with Cork legend Valerie Mulcahy – Hear Me Roar – with guest Lisa Maguire.
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Saturday, January 14th
Munster win in Europe and in the Women’s inter-pro. Ballygiblin claim All-Ireland glory. Massive day of Premier League action with a big Manchester Derby.
We speak to Colum Cronin of the Irish NFL Show on Wildcard Weekend and Paul Shaughnessy tells us about the Backdoor GAA Gaelic Gloves charity drive.
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Sunday January 8th
Ruairi speaks to Ger McCarthy about the incredibly sad passing of Paudie Palmer, as Ger talks about his friend, colleague and mentor.
We launch “Hear Me Roar”, a new series with Cork GAA legend Valerie Mulcahy which starts next week,
We also recap the day’s action, and reaction from the club football semi finals.
We talk to Miles Coleman, producer and writer of Netflix show FIFA Uncovered.
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Saturday, January 7th 2023
We have reaction to the Cork footballers win against Kerry in the McGrath Cup as well as the hurlers victory over the Kingdom in the Munster Hurling League. Shane Kingston also gives his thoughts on the season ahead. Emporium Cork’s Adrian O’Sullivan speaks ahead of huge weekend of basketball on Leeside. They play DBS Eanna in the National Cup semi-final.
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Sunday December 18th
Ruairi and Colm review an incredible World Cup final. Ken Doherty previews his exhibition with Jimmy White at Blackrock Hurling Club on January third. Eddie O’Mahony, author of Green White and Orange talks to us about Ireland’s football shirt history.
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Saturday, December 17th
John O’Shea speaks ahead of his PDC World Championship debut, we hear from Cork hurling boss Pat Ryan, player Damian Cahalane and Eoin Kelly.
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Sunday December 11th
Reaction from Munster’s defeat to Toulouse as we hear from Graham Rowntree, and analysis from Munster great Moss Finn. Cork Camogie icon Gemma O’Connor discusses her new book and her Cork career.
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Saturday December 10th
On the show this evening:
Kilmurry’s Liam Wall looks ahead to their Munster Junior Final with Fossa of Kerry
Naomh Aban’s Noel McDonagh previews the currentaccount.ie All-Ireland LGFA Junior football final against Galway club Salthill-Knocknacarra
Cork footballer Steven Sherlock
And Munster and Ireland Legend Tomas O’Leary on Munster v Toulouse
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The Women in Sport Podcast S03E49
On the latest episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy:
1.00 Niamh Sexton of Cork Harlequins
15.20 Wendy Keenan of Munster Women’s Rugby
26.20 Noel McDonagh looks ahead to Naomh Aban’s All Ireland Final
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Sunday, December 4th
Cork City FC has been sold and we react to the news throughout the show. Declan Carey Cork City FC chairman, who will be stepping aside, joins us on the line to react to an historic day. Journalist Dylan O’Connell also joins Aidan to react to the news.
Also, we have a round up of Ballygiblin’s win in the Munster Junior Club Hurling Final.
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Saturday December 3rd
Cork City chairman Declan Carey on the proposed takeover of the club by Dermot Usher. Ballygiblin’s Mark Keane.
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The Women in Sport Podcast S03E48
On the latest episode of the Women in Sport with Ger McCarthy:
1.00 Ireland international Saoirse Noonan
13.08 AFLW Grand Final review with Mike Currane
33.40 Our resident motorsport expert Sarah McKenzie-Foley reviews the F1 season
52.30 Munster rugby roundup with Wendy Keenan
1.02.30 Munster Hockey’s Graham Catchpole looks back at the week
1.12.36 Reaction from Naomh Aban on their All Ireland Semi Final win
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Sunday November 27th
Reaction from Naomh Aban as they book their place in the All Ireland Final. Tom Savage from Three Red Kings on Munster’s win over Connacht. David Meyler talks the World Cup and Cork City’s potential new owner. Motorsport driver Kayleigh Cole.
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Saturday, November 26th
Aidan Leahy hosts as RedFM Sport bring you a huge interview with Dermot Usher, the man who is bidding to take over Cork City FC. Ruairi O’Hagan spoke to Dermot to ask him why he wants to be involved and to find out about his plans.
Elsewhere, we have reaction to Kanturk’s loss to Rathmore in the Munster Club IFC as well as to Kilmurry’s huge victory to reach the provincial junior final. Ireland legend Stephanie Roche joins us also.
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The Women in Sport Podcast S03E47
On the latest episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy:
1.10 AFLW roundup with Mike Currane in Australia
22.40 Our resident F1 expert Sarah McKenzie wraps up the season
41.30 Munster rugby round up with Wendy Keenan
53.20 Munster hockey update with Graham Catchpole
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Sunday November 20th
Reaction from St Finbarr’s boss Ger Cunningham after their defeat to Ballyea. Ballygiblin’s Ronan Dwane. Kanturk and Kilmurry previews. Cork City boss Colin Healy on their season (recorded before Thursday’s news of a possible take over). John Murphy on getting his DP World Tour card. Watergrasshill AC Chairperson Colette O’Donoghue previews the Great Glenville Run. Billy Dennehy talks Kerry FC.
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Saturday, November 19th
Aidan Leahy hosts a packed show reacting to the Cork City takeover news with Ruairi O’Hagan. We also preview the Barrs Munster club semi final with manager Ger Cunningham as well as Ballygiblins Munster club clash with their boss Ronan Dwane. Reaction to Inniscarra’s loss to Thurles Sarsfields in the intermediate and our World Cup preview with the Echo’s Robert O’Shea.
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The Women in Sport Podcast S3E46
Cork goalkeeper Martina O’Brien on her retirement, Cork camogie Boss Matthew Twomey looks back on their year and MotorSport Ireland young Driver of the Year nominee for 2022
Cork’s Kayley Cole
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Sunday November 13th
We talk to Christina Desmond about her European Championship silver medal and her Olympic dreams. Reaction from Nemo’s Munster defeat, and we talk about a huge football sticker exhibition in Cork city.
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Saturday November 11th
Reaction from Ireland’s win over Fiji, while Moss Finn joins us to discuss that game and an historic night in Pairc ui Chaoimh as Munster defeat South Africa A. Cork legend Martina O’Brien joins us to discuss her retirement and what’s next.
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The Women in Sport Podcast S03E45
On the latest episode of the Women in Sport Podcast with Ger McCarthy
1.20 Mike Currane on the exciting run-in in the AFLW
19.45 Munster hockey roundup with Graham Catchpole
29.54 All things F1 with Sarah McKenzie-Foley
45.00 The Echo’s Mary Newman reviews the Intermediate Championship
54.10 Munster rugby roundup with Wendy Keenan
1.03.20 Naomh Aban reaction
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Tomas O’Leary, Billy Holland and Diarmuid O’Sullivan Preview Munster vs Springboks at Pairc Ui Chaoimh
Aidan Leahy is joined by Pinergy ambassadors Tomás O’Leary, Diarmuid O’Sullivan and Billy Holland, ahead of Thursday’s historic clash between Munster Rugby and South Africa Select XV at Páirc Uí Chaoimh.
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Big Red Bench
Sunday, November 6th
Aidan speaks to Cork hurling legend Diarmuid “The Rock” O’Sullivan ahead of Thursday’s historic night at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Munster taking on the Springboks. Damien Cahalane joins to look forward to St. Finbarrs Munster Club Senior Hurling Championship campaign. We reflect on the days Premier League action and last night’s win for Ireland against South Africa.