Virgin Media Sport Stories

Michael Carruth sits down with Tommy Martin to talk about his life inside and outside of the boxing ring. From growing up as a triplet to that faithful night in 1992 when he became the first Irishman to win an Olympic Gold medal in boxing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WWE superstar Sheamus sits down with Will Dalton to share his incredible story and rise from amateur wrestling in town halls around Ireland to the very top of the WWE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Republic of Ireland and Liverpool legend John Aldridge sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his brilliant career. In Part 2, Aldo looks back on his brilliant international career. From his first meeting with Jack Charlton 1986 to his retirement ten years later, and Euro 88, Italia 90 and USA 94 in between, there are some wonderful stories from Ireland's halcyon days on the international stage. His spell with Real Sociedad is also discussed as well as his time as player, player-manager and then manager at Tranmere Rovers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Republic of Ireland and Liverpool legend John Aldridge sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his brilliant career. In Part 1, Aldo talks about his humble beginnings in football, from non-league sides around Merseyside to signing for Newport County before a great spell at Oxford United and landing his dream move to his beloved Liverpool. In a club career that included so many highs, the horrors of Hillsborough are also discussed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Dublin footballer Philly McMahon discusses his journey of self-sacrifice, his sense of identity and the impact of personal tragedy on his career. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy Martin chats with the indomitable Eamon Dunphy about his childhood, his life as a footballer and his successful career as a journalist, radio host and TV pundit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tommy Martin meets former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher, who discusses growing up in Ringsend before becoming one of the most recognisable officials in English football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Roddy 'The Rodfather' Collins sits down with Tommy Martin to discuss love, family and his tumultuous career dedicated to the beautiful game. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first female jockey to ride a Cheltenham winner in 18 years, Nina Carberry reflects on a pioneering career, a life in racing and her role as an influence on other women. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Outspoken. Controversial. Opinionated. Joe Brolly in three words? An activist, a barrister and a renowned pundit, Joe sits down with Tommy Martin for a rare and emotional interview about his life, his trauma and his football controversies. Part two here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Outspoken. Controversial. Opinionated. Joe Brolly in three words? An activist, a barrister and a renowned pundit, Joe sits down with Tommy Martin for a rare and emotional interview about his life, his trauma and his football controversies. Part one here. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Paul McGrath played at three major tournaments throughout Ireland's golden era. In this compelling piece, he relives a club and international career that reached “god” status, and his battles on and off the field. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish football legend Paul McGrath sits down with Tommy Martin for an in-dept interview on his journey through football, from Sallynoggin to Manchester United to the World Cup. He opens up about his battles off the field and his relationships with Jack Charlton and Alex Ferguson. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Irish footballer Gary Messett discusses the various personal and professional obstacles that he faced as a dedicated athlete who suffers from cerebral palsy. Messett also reveals the influence his father, Bobby Messett, had on his life and sporting career, and talks about his tragic death in 2018 affected the family. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Kenneth Egan became an Irish sporting hero after winning a silver medal in boxing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. However, what was the highlight of his boxing career soon resulted in some real lows as Egan struggled with alcohol addiction and his new found fame following his return from the Games. He sits down with Bernard O'Toole here to discuss his life in boxing going back to his childhood in Clondalkin, the his journey to the Olympics and the difficulties he faced afterwards. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Williams sits down with Joe Molloy for an in-depth chat about his life in rugby. From early beginnings as a player turned young coach in Australia, to being head coach of Leinster, Scotland & Ulster in the Northern Hemisphere, Matt recalls some brilliant stories along with some really tough moments including coaching the NSW Waratahs just hours after his brother passed away. His move from the dugout to the studio is also covered as he reveals how difficult he initially found it to be brutally honest in his early days as a pundit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alan Quinlan speaks to Joe Molloy about dealing with anxiety and other mental health strains during his career. The highs of Munster's great days in Europe are covered along with the lows of missing out on the 2009 Lions tour of South Africa and of course the death of teammate, friend and Munster legend Anthony Foley. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Alan Quinlan sits down with Joe Molloy to chat in detail about his rugby union career from a fledgling schoolboy all the way up to winning Heineken Cups with Munster and appearing at three World Cups with Ireland. Some great stories about those triumphs at Thomond, Ronan O'Gara and Paul O'Connell feature along with tales from international duty. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Dublin footballer Shane Carthy talks about his book, "Dark Blue: The Despair Behind the Glory", which chronicles his mental health battle against depression. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ireland legend Niall Quinn sits down with Tommy Martin to talk through his career. In Part Two, Niall discusses the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Saipan, and Roy Keane. The difficulties he faced at the end of his playing days, the move to punditry and what he misses most about the game are also covered. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ireland legend Niall Quinn sits down with Tommy Martin to talk through his career from playing hurling with Dublin to Arsenal, Man City and Sunderland and then onto the business side of things. From the boot room to the board room. With Italia 90 along the way too of course. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tommy Martin sits down with Irish Football legend Brian Kerr. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tommy Martin sits down with Irish Football legend Brian Kerr. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Virgin Media Sport's Tommy Martin examines the scandals surrounding John Delaney's time in the FAI, based on the best-selling book Champagne Football by Mark Tighe and Paul Rowan. Martin is joined in studio Mark Tighe who was named the NewsBrands Ireland Journalist of the Year in 2019 for his reporting on the Delaney scandal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Virgin Media Sport's Tommy Martin examines the scandals surrounding John Delaney's time in the FAI, based on the best-selling book Champagne Football by Mark Tighe and Paul Rowan. Martin is joined in studio Mark Tighe who was named the NewsBrands Ireland Journalist of the Year in 2019 for his reporting on the Delaney scandal. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Virgin Media Sport's Tommy Martin examines the scandals surrounding John Delaney's time in the FAI, based on the best-selling book Champagne Football by Mark Tighe and Paul Rowan. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.