Podcasts about Athlone

Kayleigh Shine and Kelly Brady of Athlone Town join Eoin Sheahan the day after they won the Women's League of Ireland title with a 4-0 victory over Cork City.

Rameez Khan is on the steps of the Athlone and CBD Magistrate Courts, finding out what's happening at the courthouse. This episode takes you inside the raw, unfiltered reality of the justice system through impromptu interviews with those waiting their turn before the law. From a fiercely loyal woman supporting her repeatedly-arrested fiancé (who she calls her "husband") to a homeless man facing drug charges while trying to rebuild his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's only four rounds into the season but should Arsenal fans be concerned after dropping more points? Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the Gunners' form as well as Athlone's big win over Shelbourne in the hunt for another league title. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

It's only four rounds into the season but should Arsenal fans be concerned after dropping more points? Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the Gunners' form as well as Athlone's big win over Shelbourne in the hunt for another league title.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

In this exciting episode of The 1895 Podcast, Ste and Ben gear up for a historic week as Shelbourne FC prepares for their debut in the UEFA Conference League's league phase. With the tension building, they reflect on the rollercoaster weekend that included a tough defeat against Athlone and a much-needed victory against Waterford. Join the lads as they discuss standout performances, including Harry Wood's impressive penalty conversion and the overall squad's resilience. They also dive into the upcoming match against Hacken, weighing the challenges and the importance of maintaining their competitive spirit. Expect insightful analysis, a few laughs, and a passionate look ahead as the Reds make their mark in Europe!

Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease welcomed government officials, academic leaders, and industry partners to its hub in Cork, reinforcing the company's commitment to productive partnerships and collaborative relationships within Ireland's life sciences sector. Alongside established global operations in Dublin and Athlone, the Cork hub demonstrates Alexion's dedication to building enduring connections across Ireland. The country continues to play a vital role as a global supply chain hub, delivering life-changing rare disease therapies worldwide - a complex mission that depends on strong collaboration to ensure quality, safety and timely access for patients in need. Cork serves as a base for senior technical roles in manufacturing, supply chain, quality, and technical operations, positioning Alexion and AstraZeneca as active contributors to a vibrant regional life sciences community. Cork and the wider Munster region boast a robust talent pool and leading academic institutions, which enables shared innovation and professional development. Cork hub for rare disease research Across Dublin, Athlone, and Cork, Alexion and AstraZeneca employ approximately 1,400 people in development, manufacturing, supply, and commercial roles, working together with colleagues, partners, and educational experts to advance solutions for rare disease patients. Shane Doyle, Senior Vice President, Global Operations and Sustainability, Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, commented: "Ireland has long stood as a cornerstone of our global network, and our partnerships here reflect both our confidence in the country's talent, infrastructure, and supportive business environment, and our shared commitment to collaboration. Working closely within the Irish life sciences community allows us to enhance specialist capabilities in supply chain and technical operations, ultimately delivering our life-changing medicines to more patients around the world." Sylvia Kiely, VP, Global Supply Chain and Product Strategy Lead, Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease, said: "Cork represents a convergence of talent and academic excellence, and we look forward to deepening our relationships across Munster's educational institutions and life sciences ecosystem. By working together, we nurture future talent and build on the region's strengths through ongoing collaboration and shared purpose." Michael Lohan, CEO of IDA Ireland, added: "I would like to congratulate Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease on establishing its operations hub in Cork. Their presence here underscores Ireland and indeed Cork's reputation as a key hub for the life sciences sector. With its well-established talent base, robust infrastructure, and pro-business environment, Ireland continues to attract strategic investments from world-leading companies. I would like to wish Alexion every success in the coming years." Alexion in Ireland Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease in Ireland employs ~1,400 people across sites in Dublin, Athlone and Cork. Alexion is focused on the highly specialist development, manufacturing, supply, and distribution of AstraZeneca's Rare Disease portfolio. Pairing vast technical capability with deep scientific knowledge our people across Ireland lead the sector in creating innovative sustainable solutions to meet the complex needs of rare disease patients throughout the world. Alexion Alexion, AstraZeneca Rare Disease is focused on serving patients and families affected by rare diseases and devastating conditions through the discovery, development and delivery of life-changing medicines. A pioneering leader in rare disease for more than three decades, Alexion was the first to translate the complex biology of the complement system into transformative medicines, and today it continues to build a diversified pipeline across disease areas with significant unmet need, using an array of innovative modalities. As part of AstraZeneca, Alexion is continually expanding its global geographic footprint to ser...

This week, Breifne and Aaron break down a decisive weekend in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division as the title race turns sharply in Athlone's favour, Treaty United fall apart, and the FAI Cup finalists sharpen their blades.⚽ Match Highlights & Talking Points

Richie Towell and Alan Cawley talk Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers'  Conference League openers, the weekend's LOI, Arsenal ahead of Wednesday's live RTÉ game and the FAI Cup semis, while Shelbourne's Rachel Graham discusses the title decider against Athlone and the new Women's Development League.

Ireland's fascination with the cosmos takes centre stage from 4-10 October 2025 as Space Week Ireland returns with a new theme, "Living in Space." Coordinated by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory (BCO), the week invites students, families, community groups, artists, engineers and the wider space community to explore how life on Earth can inform life beyond it - from caves and controlled habitats to stars, galaxies, black holes and supernovas. Many events are free, with others ticketed locally. The programme blasts off with a Space Week Roadtrip, bringing astronauts and science communicators directly into communities across the country to spark imagination and curiosity. Former NASA astronaut Dan Tani will be joined on the road by Dr Niall Smith, Head of Research, MTU and Head of Blackrock Castle Observatory, for a series of public and school engagements across Cork, Kerry and Limerick from Saturday, 4 to Tuesday, 7 October. Space Week Ireland celebrations get underway on Saturday 4 October (10:00-13:00) with a family-friendly Space Week Festival at the Cork School of Music.. Audiences will hear first-hand about life in space from Dan Tani, delve into the hazards of space living with Dr Lisa McNamee, and explore the impact of high-energy particles (like the sun) on human health with Dr Josh Reynolds. Interactive displays and hands-on workshops will bring science to life for children and families. On Monday 6 October, the Road Trip visits Tralee Library, Co. Kerry for a special primary school session titled 'Living in Space, with NASA astronaut Dan Tani and astronomer Dr. Niall Smith' (10 am-1.30 pm) Join NASA Astronaut Dan Tani as he shares his experiences from living onboard the international Space Station (ISS) and Dr. Niall Smith, an astronomer and space scientist about the future prospects of living in space. That evening at 7 pm, the team arrives at the University of Limerick for a public event hosted with the UL Rocketry Society. The Limerick programme continues on Tuesday, 7 October, at Mary Immaculate College, with primary school sessions followed by a general public talk on the topic of living in space (1:10-1:55 pm). Further Space Week events - including talks, workshops and stargazing nights - will run nationwide. Highlights include an ESERO Ireland Space Careers Roadshow at MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork, a NASA Space Apps event in Athlone, Space Week activities at Galway Atlantaquaria, and "The Stars and the Universe Beyond" evening at Maynooth University. Explore the full programme at spaceweek.ie/events. Each event opens a doorway to larger questions: how extreme conditions shape resilience, how we might design to survive, and how Ireland's next generation can chart unlimited pathways - through the joy of space-related hobbies or through research and careers in STEM and the space industry. "Living and working in space is one of the most extraordinary experiences a human being can have," said Dan Tani, former NASA astronaut. "You see Earth from orbit and realise how fragile and beautiful it really is. Being involved with the Space Week Ireland Road Trip gives me the chance to share that perspective - not just the adventure of floating in zero gravity, but the ingenuity, teamwork, and resilience it takes to thrive in such an extreme environment. I hope it inspires students here in Ireland to see themselves as part of humanity's journey to the stars." Dr Niall Smith commented, "The challenge of living in space is moving from short-term habitability of a small number of people in space stations to longer-term colonisation of villages of people on the Moon and ultimately Mars and perhaps beyond. There are enormous challenges in meeting this vision to become a multi-planet species, but equally, there are enormous opportunities. Rarely has human living in space been more exciting." In addition to in-person events, the public can follow the Space Week Ireland Road Trip virtually via the BCO YouTube channel. V...

In this episode of The 1895 Podcast, Ste and Ben tackle a whirlwind of emotions as they reflect on another intense week for Shelbourne FC. They kick things off with a look at the fixtures against Drogheda and Derry, discussing the crucial moments and missed chances that shaped their performances. The conversation delves into the highs and lows of player form, with particular praise for the standout Harry Wood and the impact of recent signings like Jack Henry Francis. They also touch on the ongoing challenges within the squad, addressing concerns about defensive errors and the overall team's strategy. Expect plenty of insightful debate, a dose of humor, and a touch of optimism as they gear up for the pivotal match against Athlone, all while keeping it real about the ups and downs of supporting the Reds. Join the lads for this passionate and entertaining discussion!

Ireland's fascination with the cosmos takes centre stage from 4-10 October 2025 as Space Week Ireland returns with a new theme, "Living in Space." Coordinated by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory (BCO), the week invites students, families, community groups, artists, engineers and the wider space community to explore how life on Earth can inform life beyond it - from caves and controlled habitats to stars, galaxies, black holes and supernovas. Many events are free, with others ticketed locally. The programme blasts off with a Space Week Roadtrip, bringing astronauts and science communicators directly into communities across the country to spark imagination and curiosity. Former NASA astronaut Dan Tani will be joined on the road by Dr. Niall Smith, Head of Research, MTU and Head of Blackrock Castle Observatory, for a series of public and school engagements across Cork, Kerry and Limerick from Saturday 4 to Tuesday 7 October. Space Week Ireland celebrations get underway on Saturday 4 October (10:00-13:00) with a family-friendly Space Week Festival at the Cork School of Music.. Audiences will hear first-hand about life in space from Dan Tani, delve into the hazards of space living with Dr. Lisa McNamee, and explore the impact of high-energy particles (like the sun) on human health with Dr Josh Reynolds. Interactive displays and hands-on workshops will bring science to life for children and families. On Monday 6 October, the Road Trip visits Tralee Library, Co. Kerry for a special primary school session titled 'Living in Space, with NASA astronaut Dan Tani and astronomer Dr. Niall Smith' (10am-1.30pm) Join NASA Astronaut Dan Tani as he shares his experiences from living onboard the international Space Station (ISS) and Dr. Niall Smith, an astronomer and space scientist about the future prospects of living in space. That evening at 7pm the team arrives at the University of Limerick for a public event hosted with the UL Rocketry Society. The Limerick programme continues on Tuesday 7 October at Mary Immaculate College, with primary school sessions followed by a general public talk on the topic of living in space (1.10-1.55pm). Further Space Week events - including talks, workshops and stargazing nights - will run nationwide. Highlights include an ESERO Ireland Space Careers Roadshow at MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork, a NASA Space Apps event in Athlone, Space Week activities at Galway Atlantaquaria, and "The Stars and the Universe Beyond" evening at Maynooth University. Explore the full programme at spaceweek.ie/events. Each event opens a doorway to larger questions: how extreme conditions shape resilience, how we might design to survive, and how Ireland's next generation can chart unlimited pathways - through the joy of space-related hobbies or through research and careers in STEM and the space industry. "Living and working in space is one of the most extraordinary experiences a human being can have," said Dan Tani, former NASA astronaut. "You see Earth from orbit and realise how fragile and beautiful it really is. Being involved with the Space Week Ireland Road Trip gives me the chance to share that perspective - not just the adventure of floating in zero gravity, but the ingenuity, teamwork, and resilience it takes to thrive in such an extreme environment. I hope it inspires students here in Ireland to see themselves as part of humanity's journey to the stars." Dr. Niall Smith commented; "The challenge of living in space is moving from short-term habitability of a small number of people in space stations to longer term colonisation of villages of people on the Moon and ultimately Mars and perhaps beyond. There are enormous challenges in meeting this vision to become a multi-planet species, but equally there are enormous opportunities. Rarely has human living in space been more exciting." In addition to in-person events, the public can follow the Space Week Ireland Road Trip virtually via the BCO YouTube channel. Viewers ...

This week, @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 dig into a weekend of drama in the LOI Women's Premier Division — with underdogs fighting hard, rising stars emerging, and a shake-up coming at underage and second-tier level.⚽ Weekend Results Round-UpWaterford FC 1–2 Wexford FCA stunning Ellen Molloy strike helps Wexford edge the South East Derby in a tense affair.Shelbourne 2–0 Treaty UnitedShels controlled the game but were made to work for their goals against a stubborn Treaty side.Galway United 5–0 Cork CityCeola Bergin was at the double as Galway tore through Cork in a dominant display Aoibheann Costello hitting 8 assists in her last three games.Peamount United 4–1 Sligo RoversSligo took the lead, but Peamount roared back with four unanswered — ruthless finishing proving the difference.Shamrock Rovers 2–2 BohemiansThe Hoops led 2–0 but couldn't hold off an impressive Bohemians comeback, who continue their upward momentum.Athlone Town 3–1 DLR WavesIt took something special to beat Eve Badana's inspired goalkeeping, but Athlone finally got over the line.

Athlone Town's European adventure came to an end on Wednesday night with a 3-0 loss at home to Glasgow City in the Europa Cup. After the game, OTB's Eve Conway spoke to captain Kayleigh Shine, and a proud manager in John Sullivan.

Athlone Town's newly-appointed CEO, Steven Gray, sits down for a frank and wide-ranging chat. The former LOI player and Shamrock Rovers academy coach gives his take on Colin Fortune's controversial exit, the growing fan pressure on Ian Ryan, efforts to reconnect with the local community, and his plans to put the Midlanders on a sustainable financial footing. Unfortunately, due to technical issues, we can't bring you our usual show this week. After recording late into the night, the lads discovered their equipment had let them down even worse than Ireland did in Yerevan. If you missed it, make sure to check out last week's fiery emergency pod from Armenia—and we'll be back in full force next week. Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie

This week, @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 break down the FAI Women's Cup Semi-Finals, where Leaigh Brennan and Katie Lovely fired Bohs into their first ever FAI Cup final with a composed performance in Dalymount and a Kelly Brady penalty and Madison Gibson finish booked Athlone a fourth consecutive cup final after a dominant showing in Tallaght.

CapeTalk’s Sara-Jayne Makwala King is joined on Weekend Breakfast by Vera Petersen, Administrator for Athlone School for the Blind Association and matriculant Thabile Kadeni. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It was a memorable weekend for Connacht golf at Athlone Golf Club as Claremorris and Gort claimed their first AIG Pierce Purcell Shield and Women's Intermediate Foursomes Championships respectively. Gort claimed victory in the Women's Intermediate Foursomes. Having eased past Monkstown 3.5–0.5 in Friday's semi-final, they maintained that form against Munster West champions, Ballyneety in the final. Petra O'Connor and Sinead Collins set the tone with a 6&5 win, before Joan Fogarty and Sara Broderick quickly doubled the advantage by taking their match 7&5. Jane Joyce and Geraldine Connors then secured the half point needed, shaking hands on the 14th green to confirm victory and a first AIG Women's Intermediate Foursomes title for the Galway club. “We weren't expecting to get this far but it's absolutely fantastic for our team,” said Gort team captain Hannah McInerney. “We're just thrilled and very proud of this team. They put a lot of teamwork and dedication into it.” “We have some very seasoned golfers that would be used to match play and then we have a few golfers that are new to golf. One of the women in our first match is two years playing golf so a nice mix.” Team Captain Hannah McInerney spoke to John Mulligan on Saturday Sport.

Ger Gilroy, Dara Smith-Naughton & the returning Colm Boohig have all of the major news for you on this Thursday morning after Athlone town suffered a disappointing defeat to Glasgow in Europe…Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

The Women's Super League season is back and so is The COYGIG Pod. This week Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan take you through all the action from the first weekend as well as giving their impressions on the league's new signings and expectations for teams in the coming season.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

The Women's Super League season is back and so is The COYGIG Pod. This week Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan take you through all the action from the first weekend as well as giving their impressions on the league's new signings and expectations for teams in the coming season.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Catch Up on the latest leading news stories around the country with Mandy Wiener on Midday Report every weekday from 12h00 - 13h00 The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke react to the shock departure of Colin Fortune as Athlone Town manager — just days before their UEFA Women's Europa Cup tie with Glasgow City and while they sit top of the LOI Women's Premier Division.

'n Man sterf in 'n vermeende bendeverwante voorval voor die landdroshof in Athlone, Kaapstad. Die ad hoc-komitee oor bedreigings van nasionale veiligheid vergader weer vandag. Die Springbokke is slaggereed vir môreoggend se titansiese stryd teen die All Blacks in Nieu-Seeland.

Send us a text with your feedback from this session! Session 151 Countdown to World Congress I sit down with Lynn Allen, the President of Athletic Rehabilitation Therapy Ireland (ARTI) and discuss the planning, prep and excitement leading up to this international event. World Congress 2025 lands 16-18 October in Dublin, Ireland. Ms Lynn Allen is the Programme Director, Lecturer and Placement Co-Ordinator on the BSc in Athletic & Rehabilitation Therapy in TUS, Athlone. Lynn has a BSc in Sport Rehabilitation and Athletic Therapy from SETU, a Masters in Exercise Physiology from Trinity College Dublin and has Level 9 Postgraduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning from TUS. Lynn has just submitted her Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance (Sports) in Dublin City University, examining metacognition in Athletic Therapy Education. Lynn is a Certified Athletic Therapist with over 10 years clinical and academic experience. Lynn is the current President of ARTI since September 2022, having previously sat on the board and acted as Vice Secretary and Ethics Chair from 2018. Lynn also is the Vice Chair of the Education and Research Committee for the World Federation of Athletic Training and Therapy. Lynn's research interests include clinical education, clinical reasoning, reflective practice and psychology of sport injuries.For more information on WFATT and the World COngress, please visit: https://www.wfatt.org/world-congress And, reach out to our guest at: Lynn.Allen@tus.ie

John Logan of JHL Engineering shares how his Athlone-based firm is making global moves—and why collaboration through the Engenuity network and NI Manufacturing Expo is vital for Midlands growth. Enda Corneille of the Arab Irish Chamber of Commerce explains why Irish exports to the Arab world are booming despite global trade pressures. And Margaret Edghill of Mount Briscoe Organic Farm invites us to HedgeRow Fest, a celebration of food, music, and rural creativity coming to Offaly this September.

Even a petrolhead has limits. Self-confessed car lover and professional mechanic Suhaib Toffar from Athlone says the late-night revving and roaring in his neighbourhood is keeping families awake — and it’s too loud even for him. He speaks to Lester Kiewit about the impact on the community and what needs to change. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Keith Treacy, Richie Towell, Rachel Graham and Hungarian journalist Bence Bocsak join Raf Diallo as Ireland face Hungary in the World Cup qualifiers, Shelbourne, Shamrock Rovers and Athlone make European progress, Jack Byrne leaves for Dubai and Wexford win a trophy.

This week on the pod, Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke dive into a packed week for women's football at home and abroad: European Adventure ContinuesAthlone Town secure their place in the UEFA Women's Europa Cup, drawing Scottish giants Glasgow City in the next round. Can the Town make history? Wexford Win All-Island CupWexford FC capture their first silverware since the merger, holding their nerve in a penalty shootout win over Bohemians after a crazy game in Ferrycarrig Park. Classic game of two halves, wild weather, and drama to the last kick. LOI Women's Premier Division Highlights:Treaty United 2–1 Galway UnitedBella Flocchini stuns with a rocket before Madison McGuane slotted home the decisive penalty in a huge derby win.Shelbourne 8–0 Sligo RoversWelcome to the league Holly Murphy Harcourt! A debut goal-of-the-month contender seals an emphatic Reds win.Cork City 1–1 DLR WavesCork will rue missed chances in a game they could have won multiple times.Peamount United 1–0 Shamrock RoversEllen Dolan delivers derby delight with a sensational long-range strike to take the bragging rights in West Dublin. FAI & Eileen Gleeson SagaWe also dissect the ongoing fallout between the FAI and former WNT manager Eileen Gleeson, as headlines continue to swirl. Listen now on FinalWhistle.ie or your favourite podcast app!

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Riche McCormack and Stephen Doyle in studio for Wednesday's Newsround, as a new audit has revealed that LOI Academies are trailing lower ranked international competitors in key areas of staffing and contact-hours, while Keegan Bradley has spoken about the upcoming Ryder Cup.The Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company responsible for delivering the Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP), has announced that over 400,000 homes, farms and businesses in the State's Intervention Area can now connect to high-speed broadband.?This follows a decision earlier this year to accelerate delivery to an additional 65,000 homes, farms and businesses, bringing forward access to high-speed broadband for communities across rural Ireland. NBI has achieved the milestone ahead of schedule, meaning the company is now on course to surpass its 2025 target of 420,000 premises passed. When a premises is passed, an order can be placed to connect to high-speed fibre broadband on the NBI Network. People living and working in rural Ireland can enter their Eircode on the NBI website, www.nbi.ie, to see if their home or business is included in the rollout and how to get connected. With more than 50 broadband providers actively selling on NBI's open-access network, rural communities now have access to the same level of competition and choice as those in urban areas. Customers can select from a wide range of internet providers, with competitive pricing and bundled packages available nationwide. The rollout is already delivering meaningful impact with over 140,000 premises already connected. Take-up rates average 35% and continue to climb, approaching 60% in areas where the network has been live the longest, such as the rural areas near Athlone, Castlebar and Emyvale. Fibre broadband is also available to order on 19 islands, including Achill Islan,d where the first homes and businesses began connecting in June. Independent research continues to highlight the real-world impact of the National Broadband Plan such as improved quality of life and better access to essential services as well as stronger digital capacity for rural businesses. Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, T.D. said: "The advent of rural broadband has been truly transformative, not only bridging the digital divide, but also breathing new life into once isolated communities. Even the most remote parts of our country now have the opportunity to sustain local businesses, educate their children, and preserve a way of life in a modern, connected world." "National Broadband Ireland is playing an instrumental role in delivering one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the history of the State. Great credit is due to NBI, its leadership, contractors, and the men and women on the ground who are making this happen. They are ensuring that every home, farm and business, no matter how remote, has access to the kind of connectivity that levels the playing field and unlocks opportunity for all." TJ Malone, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland, said: "Passing 400,000 premises marks another major step forward in the delivery of the National Broadband Plan. Every week, thousands more premises are being made ready for service, and the level of interest and demand we're seeing is remarkable. As the rollout progresses, the full potential of a connected rural Ireland is becoming increasingly clear. "This progress reflects the tireless work of our build partners, engineering teams and broadband providers across the country. It also wouldn't be possible without the support and leadership of the Government, which has made a long-term commitment to connecting every part of Ireland and ensuring no one is left behind in the digital age." There are currently 564,000 premises included in the NBP Intervention Area, up from 537,000 premises at the time of contract award. Progress update as of 20.08.2025: The number of premises passed, and which can connect to NBI's fibre network, is 400,147. 140,592 premises are already connected. The average take-rate is 35%. Take-up is approaching 60% where services have been available for longer. 100% of surveying works are complete, and all remaining premises are now in the construction phase. 95...

In this week's episode of The 1895 Podcast, Ste and Adam dive deep into a thrilling week for Shelbourne FC, filled with ups and downs. They dissect the dramatic encounter against Linfield and reflect on the mixed results from the recent matches, including the tough game against Athlone. There's also Richie Rankings, listener comments, and all the usual tangents.

On this weeks Las Damas your 100% Unofficial SSE Airtricity Womens Premier Division Podcast, sponsored by NordVPN.Get your exclusive discount by heading over to NordVPN.com/TOTAPDecky is back and he has been dancing to MadonnaAthlone head off to EuropeSideline's come under the microscopeAll the weekend action reviewThe Mailbag is Full of Athlone vs Shels Observations The AIC Preview & Much Much More

Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of Word On The Street! Susanna is away this week, but Rachel is back from a long weekend at All Together Now to join Eve in studio and listen to her very biased account of last week's Champions League run for Athlone Town women.Have a topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall on all our social platforms, or send us a message at 087 9 180 180

New Athlone Town Chairman/Owner Nick Giannotti joins OTB's Eve Conway in the wake of Athlone Town's Women's team reaching the 2nd qualifying round of the Women's Champions League. He talks to her about his takeover of the club and what ambitions he has for Athlone Town's Men's and Women's teams.LOI on OTB with Rockshore 0.0

Kayleigh Shine and Colin Fortune share their thoughts after Athlone Town's 3-0 victory against ZNK Agram that sees them safely into round 2 of the Champions League qualifiers, which will take place on August 27 in the Netherlands.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Shelbourne fall out of the Champions League, whilst Athlone Town power on.Joey O'Brien wants a big push for the business end of the season.Wessel Speel has a debut to remember.Roisin Molloy believes Athlone have come very far in a short period.Robbie Keane's Ferencvaros to take on Ludogorets.Manchester United go for Sesko, and maybe Watkins too.And Eric Trump says that Chelsea wanted 'The Donald' as part of their celebrations.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Athlone Town manager Colin Fortune and midfielder Roisin Molloy speak with Off The Ball after their side's emphatic victory over Cardiff City women in the semi-final of the Champions League Round 1 qualifier

Eve Conway joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig ahead of Athlone Town's 1st round Champions League tie against Cardiff this evening in the midlands. OTB Breakfast on UPMC w/ UPMC #GetBackInAction

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Alexander Isak's move away from Newcastle is put to their boss Eddie Howe.Could Aaron Ramsdale solve the Geordie's goalkeeping position?Nottingham Forest chase a replacement for Anthony Elanga, is Adam Traore about to swap London for the midlands?Gigi Donnarumma to Manchester United?Leeds miss out on a Brazilian winger.Sunderland add some Swiss steal to their midfield.And Athlone Town get ready for another big European night.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Morning Ireland's Sally-Ann Barrett asks people in Athlone if it's time to lower Ireland's voting age to sixteen.

The biggest day in the domestic calendar takes place this weekend at Dubarry Park in Athlone, with a championship triple header: The Harp Bowl between the Louth Mavericks and Westmeath Minotaurs, the Shamrock Bowl between UCD and the Belfast Trojans - and the first ever time the Claddagh Bowl will take centre stage on the big day.Michael speaks with UCD HC Darragh Farrell and Belfast Trojans HC Phil Gunning ahead of the weekend.You can get tickets here: https://www.universe.com/events/american-football-ireland-championship-tripleheader-tickets-BRCKY7?fbclid=PAQ0xDSwLYoMpleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp6qyygjvKIPo_drMI7kVxX7tw_zuhJdxNYC-C_Fe0vJncX0ZzgWR6VysNigY_aem_RGTWMBcC13FlEj447KiSZAYour ticket includes a free gameday program while supplies last. The event also features cheerleaders, aviation aerial acrobatics, raffle prizes, great food and drink on location from the Bounty Bar, and three games of championship American football.

Galway United head to the home of the league champions this Saturday (19th July 2025) when they go up against Athlone Town in the SSE Airtricity League Women's Premier Division. The Tribeswomen have won four of their last five games, following a mid-season slump, and are currently third on 22 points, nine behind their opponents. Athlone Town have only conceded two goals this season and were 3-0 victors when they visited Galway back in May. At the end of the last season, Julie-Ann Russell was among the goal scorers in a 3-2 victory for Galway United, before announcing her retirement from club and international football.  She caught up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to tell us how things have been going since and to look ahead to the trip to Athlone. == Kick-off at Athlone Town Stadium on Saturday is 7.30pm.

It's Bowl week and we will look ahead to a bumper day in Athlone.

Jenny from Athlone sets the standard for the week low, naming 0 movies set in Ireland in 10 seconds

Senior polisiebeamptes se twis oor beweerde politieke inmenging betrek selfs die Minister van Polisie. Stormweer eis sy tol van informele nedersettings in Kaapstad, soos Vygieskraal, Gugulethu, Mfuleni, Khayelitsha, Du Noon and Athlone. Die eerste intreegesprek vir die Nasionale Dialoog word by Noordwes-Universiteit gehou.

Sara-Jayne Makwala King in for Pippa Hudson speaks to Kara Levy from Petco about a pilot project involving three schools from Athlone. Lunch with Pippa Hudson is CapeTalk’s mid-afternoon show. This 2-hour respite from hard news encourages the audience to take the time to explore, taste, read and reflect. The show - presented by former journalist, baker and water sports enthusiast Pippa Hudson - is unashamedly lifestyle driven. Popular features include a daily profile interview #OnTheCouch at 1:10pm. Consumer issues are in the spotlight every Wednesday while the team also unpacks all things related to health, wealth & the environment. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Lunch with Pippa Hudson Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 13:00 and 15:00 (SA Time) to Lunch with Pippa Hudson broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/MdSlWEs or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/fDJWe69 Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Wills speaks to Faiez Jacobs — former Member of Parliament, founder of The Transcendence Group, lifelong activist, and proud Capetonian — who reflects on what Mamdani’s rise could mean for Cape Town’s fractured political landscape. For Jacobs, Mamdani's victory in the Democratic primary isn’t just about winning office — it’s about the return of people-centred politics rooted in presence, principle, and performance. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5Follow us on social media:CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalkCapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalkCapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Judge has deferred giving her judgement on the future of an IPAS centre in Westmeath. The centre at Lisseywollen in Athlone was designed to house up to 1,000 asylum seekers. Reporter Dyane Connors was in court today

Newsround time again! Today Eoin Mick, and Cathal bring you through the biggest stories of the day, including the news that Keith Andrews is likely to be Brentford's new manager, Athlone Town Stadium will host Champions League football, and much more!The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

John Maytham is joined by Craig Parks, producer of the Urban Outreach Concert, to talk about how this unique Artscape initiative is bringing world-class performance right into the heart of Cape Town’s communities. With the spotlight on Athlone this year, the concert offers a professionally staged, free-to-attend celebration of local talent — hosted at the Athlone Community Centre. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.