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MMA Coach Owen Roddy joins Karl Dawson on this week's Saturday Social. He talk's about his return to training at SBG Charlestown. How the global pandemic has changed the sport and McGregor's shock departure and retirement from the UFC.

On this mornings Now That's What I Call Sport we had our very own Denis Kirwan on the show who took an inside look at the Cheltenham Racing Festivals and also gave out a few tips, Ireland manager Mick McCarthy talked us through his 38 man squad he has named for Ireland's opening Euro 2020 qualifiers against Gibraltar and Georgia later this month and we were also joined by legendary defender John O'Shea. We continued our League Of Ireland Sunday looking back on all this weeks action including the Dublin Derby Between St Pats and Shamrock Rovers and we were also heard about Bray wanderers becoming the first club in Ireland to appoint a Disability Access Offer. And finally we were joined by Joe Schmidt as we looked ahead to his final home game as manager against France in the Six Nations and we also heard from Rory Best, Andy Farrell, Peter O'Mahony and Gary Ringrose.

Joe Schmidt will take charge of Ireland for the last time at the Aviva stadium today as they welcome France. Ireland are in with a chance to win the Six Nations this year but need a bonus point win over the French to help their case. Joe spoke on their recent performances, their mental preparation for the game and what he feels about his last time taking charge of Ireland at the Aviva stadium.

98FM's racing correspondent Denis Kirwan joins Jamie ahead of Cheltenham festival which kicks off on Tuesday. He shared his knowledge on one of the biggest events in racing including tips for you to look out for and how the big names will fare.

On this weeks episode of Now That's What I Call Sport Jamie was joined by ex Dublin men Charlie Redmond and Humphrey Kelleher on the future of Diarmuid Connolly, Athlone Town midfielder Kealan Dillon spoke on his experience playing in England and the difficulties facing Irish teens who make the move and Ireland manager Mick McCarthy shared his latest thoughts on the Declan Rice saga.

All Ireland winner Charlie Redmond and former Dublin hurling manager Humphrey Kelleher had their say on the possibility of Diarmuid Connolly making a return to Dublin. The St. Vincents man is arguably one of the best to ever don the Dublin jersey. He has been out of the fold with Jim Gavin's men but has been touted at returning to Mattie Kenny's hurlers. Both men had differing opinions on the matter when they spoke to Jamie Moore.

Athlone Town midfielder Kealen Dillon made the move from Belvedere to Derby at the age of 16 to pursue his dream of a professional football career. He spent time with the Rams, Hull and St Mirren during his spell away but has recently come home. Kealan spoke to Jamie about his experience trying to make it in England, the pressure put on young Irish teens to succeed across the water and his plans for the future.

On todays episode Jamie reviewed all the action from the premier and first division on Friday night and he also heard from Pundit Shane Keegan,  who discussed the brilliant attendances at the opening games and why more people should go to LOI games.

On the show this morning we covered both of the Dublin Allianz League games v Mayo, we heard from managers Jim Gavin and Mick Bohan. It was episode 3 of the League Of Ireland Sunday were jamie reviewed all the action from Friday night and also heard from pundit Shane Keegan on why the attendances have improved this season and we previewed Ireland's Six Nations game today v Italy with Shane Byrne, Joe Schmidt, Sean O'Brien, Peter O'Mahony and Richie Murphy.

On the show this morning we looked ahead to Ireland's Six Nations game against Italy later on today with Joe Schmidt, Sean O'Brien, Peter O'Mahony, Richie Murphy and former Ireland international Shane Byrne.

On the show today we heard from senior and ladies football managers Jim Gavin and Mick Bohan following their double header wins over Mayo at Croke Park, And we also previewed the upcoming hurling and Camogie games today and next week.

On today's episode of League Of Ireland Sunday, jamie reviewed all this weeks action from the premier and first division and  Jamie also discussed the brilliant attendances at the opening games & why more people should go to LOI games with our pundit Shane Keegan.

The #GreatestLeagueInTheWorld is back with a bang. Over 17,000 fans packed out the stadiums last weekend and we’re hoping for more of the same as the First Division season begins while series 2 and 3 of the Premier Division take place. Jamie Moore is back with Episode 3. Keith Long and Olly Horgan looked back on Bohemians against Finn Harps on the opening weekend. Ex Wexford and Galway Manager and Off The Ball pundit Shane Keegan was also on the show. The League of Ireland amputee league kicks off again next Saturday with Bohs, Shamrock Rovers and Cork City taking part, the man behind the idea, Christy McElligott sat down with Jamie at The Aviva. While UCD’s Evan Osam told us how his road to recovery has already begun after his season was ended before it began in a training ground accident last Monday. Our full First Division preview is available in a full podcast on it’s own in all the usual places.

Christy McElligott lost his leg in a lorry accident a number of years ago and amputee football changed his life. He currently plays in and runs the FAI amputee league which is set to kick off it's second season. He sat down with Jamie to talk about his accident and how football had a positive effect on his life.

Ex Ireland and Celtic defender Darren O'Dea joined Jamie on this mornings show to discuss the controversial decision of Declan Rice. The West Ham midfielder is capped three times by the the Boys in Green at senior level but disappointed Irish fans when he decided to declare for England this week. Darren shares his thoughts on the whole situation and how Mick McCarthy's men should move forward.

The SSE Airtricity League 1st Division kicks off this coming weekend. We’ve got all the bases covered. Our Jamie Moore was at The Aviva for the launch and spoke to men from all 10 clubs. Managers Tim Clancy, Neale Fenn, Terry Butler, Gary Cronin, Stephen Henderson, Tommy Barrett, Pat Devlin and players Luke Byrne, Paul Keegan, Jack Doherty, Kevin Horgan all feature in our special preview episode.  

On this weeks episode of Now That's What I Call Sport, Jamie was joined by Christy McElligott ahead of the FAI amputee's second season starting up, Darren O'Dea shared his thoughts on the Declan Rice saga and we reviewed the opening weekend of the League of Ireland with each of the Dublin clubs in action.

The League of Ireland returned this week and we covered all six Dublin clubs that were in action. Jamie chatted to Shamrock Rovers man Aaron Greene, St Pats boss Harry Kenny, Bohemians manager Keith Long , UCD head coach Collie O'Neill, Luke Byrne of Shelbourne and Pat Devlin, head coach of Cabinteely.

On this morning's 'Now That's What I Call Sport', Jamie was joined by former Leinster and Ireland man Shane Byrne to review Ireland's win over Scotland in the second round of the Six Nations, our League of Ireland expert Paul Corry shared his expectations on the season ahead, while Jamie also chatted to Shamrock Rovers' Ronan Finn, St Pat's Ian Bermingham, Bohemians Dinny Corcoran and UCD's Conor Kearns. Ireland centurion Aine O'Gorman also took a look back on her glistening career while giving an insight into her plans for the future.

Former Leinster and Ireland star Shane Byrne spoke with Jamie Moore on Now That's What I Call Sport following Ireland's Six Nations win over Scotland. Byrne gave his take on the far from flattering performance of the Boys In Green.

Jamie Moore was joined on Now That's What I Call Sport by Ireland and Peamount Utd star Aine O'Gorman. They discuss her amazing achievement of playing 100 times for the Republic of Ireland, her memorable experiences throughout her career and what her plans are for the future.  

Kicking off the first episode of League of Ireland Sunday on 98FM, Jamie Moore was joined by former Shamrock Rovers and Sheffield Wednesday star Paul Corry. Corry shared his expectations for the season ahead and how he feels the Dublin clubs will fare. Jamie was also joined by Shamrock Rovers' Ronan Finn, St Pat's Ian Bermingham, Bohemians' Dinny Corcoran, UCD's Conor Kearns.

On this morning's Now That's What I Call Sport Jamie was joined by former Stoke City and Ireland man Liam Lawrence on the infamous hand of Henry incident. Former Leinster and Ireland hooker Shane Byrne on Ireland's loss to England at the Aviva stadium, Jim Gavin reacted to Dublin's win over Galway and the latest on the search for missing Cardiff City striker Emiliano Sala.

Former Leinster and Ireland hooker Shane Byrne spoke following Ireland's disappointing 32-20 loss to England at the Aviva in the opening game of the Six Nations. The English bullied Ireland physically and tactically in a game to forget for Joe Schmidt's men. Shane Byrne shared his thoughts on the game and where it went wrong for Ireland.

Former Stoke City and Republic of Ireland international Liam Lawrence spoke to Jamie Moore with 500 days to go until Dublin host four games at Euro 2020. Liam was part of the Ireland team that suffered the famous 'Hand of Henry' incident which saw France knock Ireland out of the Euro's in extra time ten years ago. We will gain an insight into what happened on the pitch in the aftermath and the affect that night in Paris still has on him.  

On the show this morning Jamie was joined by two Dublin GAA legends Charlie Redmond and Humphrey Kelleher discussing both the hurlers and footballers in action this weekend. We heard from Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt and captain Rory Best along with England duo Eddie Jones and Owen Farrell ahead of their opening Six Nations match next week. Jamie chatted to Chris Forrester after he returned to St Pats from Aberdeen during the week and we also heard from Ireland U21 manager Stephen Kenny after he named his first squad since being appointed in November. And Jamie chatted to Karen Coventry who is the Special Olympics Ireland Director Of Sport just a few weeks before the world games in Abu Dabhi.

On the show this morning we had the buildup to Ireland's opening game with England in the Six Nations next weekend with Ireland head coach Joe Schmidt and captain Rory Best along with England head coach Eddie jones and captain Owen Farrell. Jamie and Nathan spoke about their favorite WWE wrestlers ahead of the Royal Rumble, Chris Forrester spoke to jamie about his return to St Pats from Aberdeen this week and we also heard from Ireland U21 manager Stephen Kenny after naming his first squad since being appointed manager.

On this morning's show Jamie was joined by the Director of Sport for Special Olympics Ireland, Karen Coventry. She spoke ahead of the upcoming Special Olympics, which is being held in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. The games will see 91 athletes represent Ireland in a wide range of different sports. Karen shared all the information ahead of the games which are set to take place from the 14th to the 21st of March.

On this mornings 'Now That's What I Call Sport' Jamie, Nathan and Ciarán got into a debate in which two Manchester United fans wanted different Premier League champions this season. With Manchester City and Pep Guardiola and Liverpool and Jurgen Klopp in the two horse race, Manchester United fans are in the predicament of their two biggest rivals vying for the title. Is it wrong for a Manchester United fan to want Manchester City to win the title over Liverpool ?

On this morning's show Jamie was joined by Manchester City and Ireland star Megan Campbell on her return from a ruptured ACL which kept her out of the game for over a year. She spoke on her excitement to get back into the fold at both City and Ireland. Shane Byrne spoke on Leinster's final Champions Cup pool game where a bonus point point will secure a home Quarter Final for Leo Cullen's men. Byrne talks about the challenge that awaits Cullen's men travelling to a winless Wasps side. Keith Andrews was speaking at the launch Spar primary school fives launch for 2019, coming to the Aviva stadium this summer more information on FAI.ie and Spar.ie. Andrews focused on the Declan Rice saga insisting he would be welcomed back to the Irish set up with open arms should he declare for Ireland.  

Manchester City and Ireland star Megan Campbell has had a torrid time with injuries over the past year with a serious knee injury rupturing her ACL 14 months ago. Speaking to Jamie on her come back to both City and Ireland, Megan shared her frustration at being sidelined for such a long time. However, she has come out the other side and is looking forward to getting back on the pitch helping Manchester City in their push to keep Arsenal ladies in second place to win the women's Premier League. She is also looking forward to the 'pride' of pulling on the green jersey of Ireland again.  

Former Ireland midfielder Keith Andrews spoke to Jamie Moore on Now That's What I Call Sport on the International future of West Ham star Declan Rice. The man who recently turned twenty has been a main stay in the Hammers midfield putting in impressive performances. So much so Gareth Southgate and the English FA have approached the English born Rice about changing his allegiances to the country of his birth from Ireland. The midfielder played three friendly games under Martin O'Neill but because they were non competitive fixtures he has pressed pause on his future for Ireland to consider changing allegiances. Andrews reassures that the Irish lads would welcome Rice back into the fold with open arms should he declare for Ireland, stating the West Ham man is a 'captain in waiting'.    

Conor Pepper is a professional footballer for Glentoran in the Northern Irish Premier Division. The 24 year old suffered a horrendous injury which saw him sidelined for 28 months undergoing numerous surgeries and being told he would never play football again. Pepper spoke on the tough journey which saw his mental resolve tested and deal with the real possibility of having his career cut shirt at 22.  

On today's show Jamie was joined by former Leinster and Ireland man Shane Byrne , Gary Ringrose and Leo Cullen on the Blues impressive win over Toulouse in the Champions Cup at the RDS. Padraig Harrington spoke on becoming the Ryder Cup captain for Europe in 2020 and Conor Pepper who plays for Glentoran in the Northern Irish Premier Division spoke on a horrific injury which kept him sidelined for over 2 years and almost ended his career at 22 years of age.

Former Leinster, Ireland and Lions man Shane Byrne spoke on this impressive wekeend for Irish rugby with Leinster, Munster, Connacht and Ulster all winning big games in Europe. The former hooker gave a breakdown on the 29-13 win and shared his thoughts on the Leinster side who were missing a number of key players for the victory.

On the show this morning Jamie got chatting to former All Ireland winner Shane Carthy on his road to recovery after battling with depression.

Former Shamrock Rovers star Graham Burke spoke to Jamie Moore on his recent move to Championship side Preston. The Irish striker touches on the step up in levels from the League of Ireland to the Championship, relives his first International call up and goal for Ireland and looks ahead to his side's FA Cup fixture with Doncaster. Now That's What I Call Sport is live every Sunday morning from 9am.    

On the show today we covered our Irish abroad with Preston North End striker Graham Burke who discussed his sides upcoming game against Doncaster in the FA Cup, spending Christmas in England and discussed his Ireland hopes under Mick McCarty and Stephen Kenny. We had Leinster head coach Leo Cullen on the show along with Conor O'Brien discussing their sides 40-7 win over Ulster and we also had former All Ireland winner Shane Carthy on the show discussing his recovery from depression. Now That's What I Call Sport is live every Sunday morning from 9am.

Former Dublin manager Humphrey Kelleher gave his thoughts on the newly appointed Dublin senior hurling manager Mattie Kenny ahead of his second game in charge of the boys in blue. He looked back on their first win against Carlow earlier this week and shared his thoughts and expectations for the season ahead.

On the show this morning we had Shane Byrne on Leinster's 42-15 win over Bath, Ireland Footgolf captain Gary Mullen spoke to Jamie about Ireland's World Cup campaign, Former Dublin manager Humphrey Kelleher on Dublin's new manager Mattie Kenny and Meath manager Andy McEntee on the fundraiser match between Dublin and Meath in aid of Sean Cox

Following Leinster's 42-15 win over Bath yesterday Jamie was joined by former Leinster man Shane Byrne to discuss the match

On the show this morning Jamie was joined by Ireland footgolf captain Gary Mullen discussing the footgolf World Cup in Morocco

On this mornings show Jamie was joined by Meath manager Andy Mcentee discussing the Meath v Dublin fundraiser match for Liverpool fan and his good friend Sean Cox after his tragic accident back in April

On the show this morning Jamie was joined by Ireland footballing legend Kevin Sheedy, the man who scored Ireland's first ever world cup goal in Italia 90. We also got all the lowdown from Leinsters 17-10 win over Bath. We had Kilmacud co-manager Johnny Magee on his sides cup final today and we were also joined by Ireland Hockey goalkeeper and captain David Harte on Ireland's World Cup experience.

Jamie Moore got chatting to Ireland Hockey Goalkeeper and Captain David Harte on Ireland's  World Cup experience in India.

Kilmacud Crokes co-manager Johnny Magee spoke to Jamie Moore this morning on the buzz surrounding the club ahead of their Leinster Senior football championship final today v Mullinalaghta in O'Connor Park in Tullamore, throw in is at 1.30pm.

Former Liverpool and Everton man Kevin Sheedy scored Ireland's first ever World Cup goal in 1990 and was instrumental in Ireland's Euro 88 campaign. He spoke to Jamie Moore about those incredible moments as part of the National Football Exhibition in Dublin to celebrate Ireland being a host nation for the European Championships in 2020.

League of Ireland legend Conan Byrne has joined 1st Division club Shelbourne ahead of the 2019 season. He's targeting promotion & gave his exclusive first interview to us

Dan Casey has left Bohemians to sign a 2 year deal with Cork City. He joined Jamie Moore to tell him about the move and his hopes to help Cork back to the top

Mark Timlin helped Finn Harps beat Limerick to earn promotion back to the Premier Division. He's been telling Jamie Moore about the season and the celebrations!!

Dundalk defender Sean Gannon helped his side to their second league and FAI Cup double in 4 years on Sunday. He spoke to Jamie after the celebrations had calmed down!!