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Send a textWelcome back to another Class Chat. In this episode Will catches up with Claremorris Golf Club from Mayo who were victorious in the 2025 Pierce Purcell competition. On the call are Derek Reilly, Captain and 3 of the players, Tom Fanning Jnr, Rossa Higgins and Martin Murphy. Listen in as the lads bring us along their journey starting off with a tough opening match against long time rivals Castlebar and 4 other tough matches before winning the Connacht pennant in Athlone. Having played the Connacht final in Athlone they got their bit of luck as the All Ireland finals were also on in Athlone so maybe a bit more prep was done than other teams. But you still have to win 3 more matches to be crowned All Ireland Champions which they did with great victories over Jameson Links in the quarters, then Tramore in the semis and eventually overcoming a strong Cushendall team in the final. There are highs and lows and a Touch of Class from a Tramore Member along the way. Congratulations to this great bunch of lads. Worth a listen. Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

New research by Switcher.ie has revealed the best Irish towns for work-life balance. The study is based on a range of factors, including access to local amenities such as primary schools, major supermarkets, and leisure centres; essentials like broadband and mobile connectivity; house prices and crime rates; and proximity to green spaces and transport routes. Top 10 towns for work-life balance Arklow claimed the top spot as the best town in Ireland for striking the perfect work-life balance. With surprisingly affordable house prices outside the city, it offers a winning mix of excellent local amenities and good connectivity for hybrid working, plus plenty of green spaces and a scenic coastline to boost well-being. Here's a snapshot of the top 10. For the full ranking and more top 5 winners, see Ireland's best towns for work-life balance 2026. Rank Town Median House Price Work-Life Balance Score 1 Arklow €290,000 6.44 2 Ballina €196,250 6.42 3 Enniscorthy €290,000 6.40 4 Wicklow €420,000 6.13 5 Cork City €347,363 5.97 6 Gorey €350,000 5.93 7 Tramore €329,999 5.90 8 Dublin City €505,997 5.90 9 Longford €200,000 5.71 10 Sligo €270,000 5.65 Most affordable Ballina was the most affordable town to buy a house in our study. House prices were based on the median house price in October 2025 (Residential Property Price Index). Top 5 affordable towns to live & work: Ballina, Longford, Letterkenny, Cavan and Mallow For families Ballina has taken the top spot as the best town for balancing work and family. To calculate the best town to work with a family, we summed index scores for house prices, crime rate, number of GP surgeries and primary schools. Top 5 towns for families to live & work: Ballina, Castlebar, Enniscorthy, Killarney and Longford For hybrid working Dublin was the best place for hybrid working; the city of Cork and areas of Kildare and north Dublin (Fingal*) also performed well. To calculate the best towns for hybrid working, we summed index scores for average broadband and mobile speeds and distance to major roads and bus stops. This data was only available at the county and city levels. Top towns for broadband and mobile connectivity: Dublin, Cork, North Dublin and Kildare. For transport links: Cork, Galway, Dublin and Sligo. For health, fitness & well-being Galway came in tops for access to leisure facilities and green spaces, essential for achieving a good quality of life. To rank our towns, we summed the index scores for distance to leisure centres and outdoor sports facilities, the number of public parks, and access to national parks and coastlines. Top 5 towns for health & well-being: Galway, Dublin, Wicklow, Cork and Arklow For shopping & eating Killarney was the best place for your weekly shop, grab a bite to eat, or catch up over coffee. To find our top towns, we summed the index scores for the number of major supermarkets and cafes in the area. Top 5 towns to shop, eat and refresh: Killarney, Ballina, Cavan, Gorey, Longford Commercial Director of Switcher.ie, Eoin Clarke says: "The Work-Life Balance Act 2023 ushered in a new era of working arrangements for many employees. It meant that workers with families or caregiving responsibilities could seek flexible work options and a better quality of life. Property prices are often a crucial factor for homebuyers, but broadband and mobile connectivity, easy access to local amenities, and proximity to green spaces can have a huge impact when juggling work with family or other commitments. Switcher's research highlights several towns across Ireland that offer young professionals and working families a mix of affordability, accessibility, a superb quality of life, and excellent broadband and mobile connectivity for remote working. Our top performers spanned the country, with Ballina and Sligo on the scenic west coast, Cork in the south, Longford in the heart of Ireland and a cluster of coastal towns on the east coast. If you're starting your hunt for a new home, it could...

Bank Holiday Sunday Pod as we get stuck into all the Football - Galway sneak a win in Armagh, we hear about Tommy's trip to Castlebar for Dublin v Mayo, the lads are talking the drama around the grounds, and knowing when to call it a day.Chapters(01:00) - League trends, chasing skill levels, Dublin's sticky transition (18:00) - Mayo-Dublin run-through, Moran's second win, soft red card?(21:00) - McGeeney on fisted points, Finnerty pushing Galway on.(38:00) - Donegal-Kerry - the shadow rematch(45:00) - Around the Grounds: Division 2-4 drama, as Leinster counties soar high.We hope you enjoyed The Football Pod Club series, which we brought to a close last week, with our special show in Dingle, with Paul Geaney and Dylan Geaney. The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.

Sean Carley looks back on the weekend in sport, which includes: victory for the Galway Footballers away to Armagh, defeat for the Galway Hurlers at home to Cork, a bonus point victory for Connacht away to Zebre in the United Rugby Championship, the Galway International Rally, a dramatic weekend at the top of the Galway FA Premier Division and victory for Maree and Titans, but defeat for Maigh Cuilinn and Mystics in basketball. The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game-changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier! Weekend results below: National Football League Division 1  Galway 3-12 Armagh 0-20  Mayo 1-18 Dublin 2-9  Donegal 1-22 Kerry 1-18  Roscommon 3-16 Monaghan 1-16  National Football League Division 2  Derry 1-15 Tyrone 1-12  Kildare 3-17 Offaly 0-17  Cork 1-17 Louth 1-12  Meath 2-17 Cavan 1-18  National Football League Division 3  Down 0-18 Limerick 1-14   Wexford 0-23 Laois 0-9  Westmeath 2-19 Clare 1-17  Sligo 1-19 Fermanagh 0-15  National Football League Division 4  Carlow 1-15 Wicklow 2-9  Leitrim 1-16 Waterford 2-8  London 0-19 Longford 2-8  Tipperary 1-13 Antrim 1-9    National Hurling League Division 1A  Cork 2-20 Galway 1-21  Tipperary 5-24 Offaly 1-19  Waterford 1-21 Limerick 0-20  National Hurling League Division 1B  Dublin 2-19 Kildare 0-11  Clare 2-30 Antrim 1-19  Wexford 0-27 Down 0-25  National Hurling League Division 2  Laois 0-25 Derry 0-15  London 0-19 Mayo 1-16  Kerry 2-11 Westmeath 0-17  National Hurling League Division 3  Donegal 2-35 Fermanagh 0-9  Tyrone 2-18 Louth 0-16  Wicklow 2-26 Armagh 0-10  National Hurling League Division 4  Monaghan 1-23 Lancashire 2-16  Sligo 2-20 Leitrim 0-18  Longford 1-14 Cavan 1-12    LGFA National League Division 1  Cork 1-10 Galway 2-5  Armagh 0-13 Kildare 0-9  Meath Dublin MON  Kerry Waterford MON  LGFA National League Division 2  Cavan 1-15 Tipperary 1-9  Mayo 5-14 Wexford 0-7  Donegal 2-10 Monaghan 0-13  Tyrone 4-15 Westmeath 6-6  LGFA National League Division 3  Louth 1-7 Clare 0-6  Antrim 4-16 Limerick 1-4  Fermanagh 4-8 Roscommon 3-11  Down 2-14 Laois 1-14  LGFA National League Division 4  Longford 0-10 Laois 0-4  Leitrim 5-10 Sligo 2-7  Carlow 0-14 Wicklow 3-2  Offaly 5-19 Kilkenny 0-2    Munster U17 Development Camogie Championship  Galway 1-14 Tipperary 2-6    All-Ireland Minor Camogie Championship Round 1  Galway 1-10 Limerick 0-10    Rugby  United Rugby Championship  Connacht 31 Zebre 15  Benetton 20 Scarlets 20  Glasgow Warriors 31 Munster 22  Bulls 52 Lions 17  Sharks 36 Stormers 24  Leinster 28 Edinburgh 20  Ulster 21 Cardiff 14  Ospreys 19 Dragons 13    All-Ireland League Division 2A  Corinthians 27 Shannon 22  Barnhall 19 Ballymena 12   Dungannon 24 Banbridge 21  Cashel 26 Greystones 7   Wanderers 22 Old Crescent 17  Corinthians have played 12 games and have moved up to 5th place on 30 points. 3 points behind Wanderers.  Corinthians play Wanderers away next weekend.    All-Ireland League Division 2B  Galwegians 28 Enniscorthy 14  Buccaneers 27 Malone 22  Clogher Valley 24 Navan 14  Rainey 17 Skerris 14  UL Bohs 52 Sligo 17  Galwegians are 12 wins from 12 and 15 points clear of second-placed Clogher Valley.      Connacht Junior 1A League  Ballinasloe 26 Connemara 20  Dunmore 40 Castlebar 0  Connacht Junior 1B League  Corinthians 2nds 47 Ballyhaunis 0  University of Galway 26 Creggs 2nds 25  Ballinrobe 17 Galwegians 2nds 17  Sligo 2nds 21 Westport 17  Connacht Junior 1C League  Corrib 36 Claremorris 0  OLBC Monivea (SAT 7:30)  Carrick on Shannon 22 Corinthians 3rd 20  Ballina 2nds 19 Loughrea 13    Soccer  Galway FA Men's Premier Division  Moyne Villa 0 Renmore 0  Athenry 0 Salthill Devon 2  Corrib Celtic 2 Maree/Oranmore 2  Mervue United 3 Craughwell United 1    Galway FA Men's Championship  Loughrea 2 Knocknacarra 2   Dynamo Blues 1 Maree/Oranmore B 1  St. Bernard's v Galway Hibs was called off late...    Women's Connacht Cup  Castlerea Celtic Bearna na Forbacha was conceded by Bearna na Forbacha   Dunmore Town 0 Mervue United 5  Glen View Stars 3 Corrib Celtic 0  Salthill Devon 2 Athenry 1  Colemanstown United 1 Swinford 5    President's Cup  Shamrock Rovers 0 Derry City 1    English Premier League  Brighton 1 Hove Albion Everton 1  Leeds United 0 Arsenal 4  Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 Bournemouth 2  Chelsea 3 West Ham United 2  Liverpool 4 Newcastle 1  Aston Villa 0 Brentford 1  Manchester United 3 Fulham 2  Nottingham Forest 1 Crystal Palace 1  Tottenham Hotspur 2 Manchester City 2    Basketball  National Basketball League Men's Division 1  Limerick Sport Eagles 83 Maigh Cuilinn 74  Maree 114 Tipp Talons 70  Titans 100 Killarney Cougars 56  After 14 games Maree are in 5th place on 30 points, despite having played 2 games more than them, Titans are 3 points behind them in 6th.   Maigh Cuilinn have played 15 games, and sit in 11th on 21 points.    National Basketball League Women's Division 1  Cleveland Rockets 73 University of Galway Mystics 61  Limerick Sport Huskies 87 Moy Tolka Rovers 61  Dublin Raiders 79 Swords Thunder 62  Clunetech Kilkenny Stars 76 Abbey Seals Dublin Lions 67  Limerick Celtics 71 Templeogue 69     After 13 games played, University of Galway Mystics are 8th in the table, on 12 points.   

The league games are coming thick and fast over the next few weeks, but we went back for a look at the recording of Mayo's win over Galway. Mike chats with Aidan Kilcoyne about some of the things he noticed in real time and other aspects of the display that really jumped out after a second watch. From the way Mayo tried to impose their game on Galway to Darragh Beirne's assured debut to Andy Moran's post-match interview. Aidan also chats about Tommy Conroy's return to action and next Sunday's visit of Dublin to Castlebar. Mike also tells us about watching Kobe McDonald in action for Gortnor Abbey's school team on Wednesday. 

Olly Fabian, owner of Broadsword Wargaming in Castlebar, tells Oliver about tabletop gaming, building your own world, and finding his niche on Castlebar main street.

Councillors in Naas Municipal District will today vote on a proposal to suspend pay parking in some areas of the town from December 15th through to the end of the year. Several towns across Ireland, including Castlebar, Tralee and Newry have introduced similar measures for the festive season. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss was Bill Clear, Independent Ireland Councillor for Naas And Tony Lowes One of the Directors of Friends of the Irish Environment.

Councillors in Naas Municipal District will today vote on a proposal to suspend pay parking in some areas of the town from December 15th through to the end of the year. Several towns across Ireland, including Castlebar, Tralee and Newry have introduced similar measures for the festive season. Speaking to Newstalk Breakfast to discuss was Bill Clear, Independent Ireland Councillor for Naas And Tony Lowes One of the Directors of Friends of the Irish Environment.

GAA Rounders this week announced the election of Paula Doherty as its first-ever female President, marking a historic milestone for one of the fastest-growing sports in Ireland.  With over 70 clubs, over 2,500 adult players, and new clubs forming every week, the sport enters a period of major expansion under Doherty's leadership. A native of Castlebar, Co. Mayo, and a long-standing member of Breaffy Rounders, Doherty brings more than three decades of experience to the role. Having first played Rounders at age 11, she has served as a player, coach, manager, club secretary, treasurer, and national secretary — making her one of the most influential figures in the modern development of the sport and a current All-Star.  Paula spoke to John Mulligan on Saturday Sport...

Enoch Burke is still at large after the High Court ordered him to return to prison for the fourth time. Gardai believe he's hiding in his family home in Castlebar and have made multiple calls to the house, but Enoch still hasn't presented himself. We get the latest on this with Legal Affairs Editor for the Irish Independent Shane Phelan.

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...

Parking fines should be issued in the same way as penalty points, according to the Irish Parking Association. The suggestion comes as Castlebar in County Mayo looks set to completely ban clamps in the town. The local municipal council has fully backed the proposal to outlaw the clamping of vehicles. The IPA agrees clamping is often ineffective and says fines are a better deterrent to illegal parking. Director Keith Gavin, says current laws don't allow parking operators to pursue unpaid fines, but there is a simple way to change that. To discuss this further Alan Morrissey was joined by Cllr Antoinette Baker Bashua, Ennis Fianna Fáil Councillor and Cllr Joe Garrihy, Lisdoonvarna Fine Gael Councillor. PHOTO CREDIT: djumandji from Getty Images

A motion to introduce a bye-law banning vehicle clamping in Castlebar, county Mayo, has gained the full backing of the municipal council. But should we be considering introducing such a ban nationally? We asked Keith Gavin, Irish Parking Association Director.

Castlebar in Mayo has voted in a motion to ban car clamping in the town.So, should clamping be banned across the country?Andrea is joined by Michael Kilcoyne, Independent Councillor on Mayo County Council, as well as listeners, to discuss.

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company responsible for delivering the Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP), has announced that two-thirds of homes, farms and businesses in the rollout area can now connect to high-speed broadband. There are now 367,154 premises that have been passed with NBI fibre (out of the 564,000 currently included in the NBP Intervention Area). This follows a decision earlier this year to bring forward the connection timeline for 65,000 homes, farms and businesses, ensuring faster access to fibre broadband for thousands of families and communities across rural Ireland. 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 129,079 premises already connected. Take-up rates now 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 live on ten offshore islands, including Hare Island, Collanmore Island and Rutland Island, with build works significantly completed on others, including Achill Island, where people can now order connectivity on the NBI Network. Independent research has highlighted early social and economic benefits, such as improved quality of life, increased productivity for rural businesses, and enhanced access to services, showing the transformative potential of the NBP as it nears completion. Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan, T.D., said: "This is a major milestone for the National Broadband Plan and for rural Ireland. Two-thirds of homes, farms and businesses in the rollout area can now access world-class connectivity - a transformative step for communities, businesses and families across the country. Reliable high-speed broadband is no longer a luxury; it is a necessity, and I am proud of the Government's ongoing commitment to ensuring every home, no matter how remote, is given the opportunity to thrive in a connected world." Peter Hendrick, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland, said: "We are proud to have passed two-thirds of the premises in the State intervention area, bringing us significantly closer to our goal of delivering high-speed fibre broadband to every home, farm and business in the rollout area. The strong and growing take-up rate reflects the demand for reliable connectivity in rural Ireland and the trust people are placing in the NBI network. With over 50 retail providers offering services on our open-access network, end users have real choice and access to world-leading speeds." Progress update as of 23.05.2025: The number of premises passed, and which can connect to NBI's fibre network, is 367,154. 129,079 premises are already connected. The average take-rate is 35%. Take-up is approaching 60% where services have been available for longer. 95% of the project (537,286 premises) has moved to or through construction. 100% of premises have been surveyed. Take-up rates are approaching 60% in the Deployment Areas that were released first. 955 Broadband Connection Points (BCPs) have been installed and are live with 672 of these in schools. A high-speed broadband connection through NBI is available for order on 10 of the 27 islands included in the rollout. The remaining 17 islands are in various stages of survey and design works. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's...

Carole Coleman visits Castlebar, which has been designated a rent pressure zone.

Following two group victories, Galway prepare to defend their TG4 Connacht senior ladies football title on Sunday (25th May 2025) when they meet Mayo. It's a repeat of last year's decider which saw Andrea Trill get a late winner for the Tribeswomen.  But Mayo were champions in 2023 when they ran out seven point winners. The winners will seed an All-Ireland championship group containing Donegal and Tipperary, two sides Galway beat in the league.  The runners-up must negotiate Cork and the Munster champions (Kerry or Waterford) to try and reach the quarter-finals. Leading up to the game, Galway manager Daniel Moynihan has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Sarah Ní Loingsigh, Chellene Trill, Louise Ward, Olivia Divilly, Róisín Leonard and Lynsey Noone all come back into the Galway team for their Connacht Senior Final against Mayo. The team in full: Dearbhla Gower in goal; A full back line of Bronagh Quinn, Sarah Ní Loingsigh and captain Kate Geraghty; Hannah Noone, Nicola Ward and Chellene Trill are the half backs; Louise Ward partners Siobhán Divilly in midfield; Olivia Divilly, Kate Thompson and Ailbhe Davoren are on the '40; And an inside line of Lynsey Noone, Róisín Leonard and Kate Slevin. == Mayo have made two changes to the team that started last time out, with Ella Brennan and Saoirse Lally replacing Annie Gough and Suzanne Tuohy.  Mayo: J Gawalkiewicz; L Wallace, N O'Malley, C Durkan; S El Massry, D Caldwell (capt.), E Brennan; H Reape, C Whyte; A McDonnell, S Lally, C Doherty; E Murray, K Sullivan, S Walsh.  Throw-in at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar on Sunday is 1pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

E119 The Fifth CourtRecorded at the University of Galway recording studios.Hosts Peter Leonard BL and Mark Tottenham BL talk to Diarmuid J. Connolly BL (kind of 'Father of the Mayo Bar' but he's keen to correct that misnomer) a practising barrister based in County Mayo. Former UCG student Peter along with Diarmuid, start with a bit of reminiscing - including a story about men in UCG monitoring the purchase of condoms. However, Mark guides them back to the law.He has been a member of the Bar of Ireland since 1995. In recent years, he has been actively involved in advocating for the restoration of criminal legal aid fees to their 2011 levels. He participated in protests and strikes in Castlebar, highlighting the challenges faced by criminal barristers due to fee reductions under the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (FEMPI) legislation. Connolly emphasized that the issue is not solely about rates but about ensuring equality and sustainability within the legal profession.Diarmuid's cultural recommendations are Anthony Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (he's a keen cook) and for a movie he tips the hat to 'Withnail and I'.The episode also includes recent important cases drawn from the Decisis casebook. These are brought to you thanks to Charltons Solicitors and Collaborative Practitioners, Georges St. Dun Laoghaire, Dublin.A potentially forged signatureCase regarding airport landing slots in Dublin AirportRevenue case regarding a quarry and a tax liability Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On the 13th of June 2019, mother of three Valerie French was cruelly and violently murdered by her husband at her own home just outside of Castlebar in Co. Mayo. David French, Valerie's brother, is here today to discuss his new book titled “For Valerie”, in which David recounts his sister's death and its devastating aftermath on his family.

The teams are named - a final look ahead to Cavan v Mayo this Sunday in Castlebar. Check out patreon.com/wearecavan for another five podcasts from this week including ACFL, handball, ladies football, Mayo view and more.

National Broadband Ireland (NBI), the company delivering the Government's National Broadband Plan (NBP), has today announced that over 125,000 premises across Ireland are now connected to its high-speed fibre broadband network. There are now 361,101 homes, farms and businesses that have been passed with NBI fibre out of the 564,000 currently included in the NBP Intervention Area. People living and working in the rollout area can connect to high-speed fibre broadband on the NBI Network through a choice of 50 different broadband providers actively selling on the network. Everyone can enter their Eircode on the NBI website, www.nbi.ie, to see if their home or business is included in the rollout, as well as seeing the broadband providers offering high-speed fibre connectivity in their area. As the rollout phase of NBI's network nears completion, take-up rates continue to grow. NBI has now completed the preliminary survey works required for the entire Intervention Area and the rollout is on track to pass over 420,000 premises by the end of this year. More than 125,000 premises have now connected to the NBI Network, with the average take-up rate of 35% well ahead of projections and international comparisons. The connection rate surpasses 50% in areas where the NBI Network has been live for longer. Minister for Arts, Culture, Communications, Media and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan TD, said: "This milestone underlines the Government's commitment to ensuring that every corner of the State has access to world-class digital infrastructure. With over 125,000 connections now live under the National Broadband Plan, we are seeing the benefits of this investment throughout rural Ireland. "Whether it's supporting remote working, helping local businesses expand, or giving students new ways to learn, high-speed broadband is transforming lives and unlocking new opportunities for communities across the country." David McCourt, Chairman, National Broadband Ireland said: "The National Broadband Plan is providing rural Ireland with the same access to digital opportunities as our cities. With 125,000 premises already connected to the NBI Network, this project is making a tangible difference to rural areas that have been anticipating reliable, high-speed connectivity. "In every decision that NBI has taken to deliver the Irish Government's National Broadband Plan, we've provided a blueprint for other nations to follow on their path to full fibre connectivity and that includes our unique approach to educating consumers and creating demand for services on our network." Peter Hendrick, Chief Executive Officer, National Broadband Ireland, said: "This is a proud moment for NBI and communities across Ireland as 125,000 homes, farms and businesses are now connected to our world-class fibre broadband network. "These connections are already making a significant difference - enabling remote working, online learning, digital entrepreneurship, and so much more. The demand is strong, and we're focused on maintaining momentum and delivering access to even more people this year." Sheila Murray is the owner of Murrays Recycled Plastic Ltd, a family-owned business, based in Glenisland, Castlebar, Co. Mayo. Murrays designs and manufactures maintenance-free, durable, lifelong products made from 100% recycled plastic boards. This includes outdoor garden furniture, decking, fencing, raised beds and gates. The company employs 15+ people and supplies both domestic and commercial customers. Murrays are Ireland's leading supplier of premium-quality, maintenance free recycled plastic products, built to last a lifetime. The company is leveraging high-speed broadband delivered under the National Broadband Plan to grow its brand and engage new audiences. Reliable fibre connectivity has enabled Sheila and her team to develop new digital marketing skills and build social media strategies to promote their brand online and attract new eco-conscious customers. Sheila Murray said: "Better ...

Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - Galway come out the right side of a cracker in Connacht, Kerry get the job done on a scorcher in Killarney, and we've the Ulster and Leinster finals this week too. EnjoyCHAPTERS(00:30) - Sunday Night Excursions on The Pod.(02:00) - Classic in Castlebar - where Galway won and Mayo lost.(30:00) - Tommy spends an hour with Kieran McGeeney...(32:00) - Killarney host Kerry's Munster win against Clare - Banner hopes in All-Ireland?(43:00) - Leinster Final or bust for Louth and Meath.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too - and if you missed our Roadshow last Friday night in Galway, go watch it back on YouTube or listen on Spotify, we had some craic!Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - Galway come out the right side of a cracker in Connacht, Kerry get the job done on a scorcher in Killarney, and we've the Ulster and Leinster finals this week too. EnjoyCHAPTERS(00:30) - Sunday Night Excursions on The Pod.(02:00) - Classic in Castlebar - where Galway won and Mayo lost.(30:00) - Tommy spends an hour with Kieran McGeeney...(32:00) - Killarney host Kerry's Munster win against Clare - Banner hopes in All-Ireland?(43:00) - Leinster Final or bust for Louth and Meath.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too - and if you missed our Roadshow last Friday night in Galway, go watch it back on YouTube or listen on Spotify, we had some craic!Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Mayo used the elements to their favour in the Connacht Minor Football Semi-Final at MacHale Park, Castlebar on Friday (2nd May 2025) to put Galway out of the Tier 1 championship. Oran Murphy's goal kept the hosts in touch before they pulled clear after the break thanks to strikes from Tony Carey and Fiacre Ó Cinnseala ended the maroon and white dreams and put them into the Tier 2 competition for the second consecutive year. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were PJ Lynch and Kevin O'Dwyer.

Viatel Technology Group, the country's leading business technology and cybersecurity provider, is celebrating its 1,000th enterprise connection with SIRO, Ireland's first 100% Fibre First wholesale network. This positions Viatel as a key SIRO enterprise partner in the Irish market. The partners, both members of the Guaranteed Irish business community, marked this significant milestone with one of their valued customers, INTERSPORT Elverys. Viatel has delivered 1,000 of SIRO's high-speed, enterprise grade connections to businesses across Ireland, empowering them with the robust infrastructure required for modern operations. This achievement is exemplified by the successful network enhancement for INTERSPORT Elverys. INTERSPORT Elverys, which operates 44 stores nationwide, alongside a dynamic online platform at elverys.ie, partnered with Viatel to enhance its connectivity infrastructure. This collaboration supports Elverys' ongoing investment in its online presence, store portfolio, and advanced warehouse automation. The deployment began with the connectivity upgrade of their headquarters and distribution centre in Castlebar, Co. Mayo, utilising SIRO's future-proof fibre network, delivered and managed by Viatel. Gareth Browne, IT Support Engineer at INTERSPORT Elverys, highlighted the service provided by Viatel: "The personalised service and responsiveness we've received from Viatel have been outstanding. Our dedicated Account Manager, Damien Peelo, has been instrumental in ensuring our needs are met. We've had the opportunity to visit Viatel's Blanchardstown HQ, meeting the entire project team, and we benefit from weekly touchpoint calls with our Project Manager in the Service Delivery Team. This level of visibility and transparency has been transformative." Viatel's delivery of dedicated internet connectivity to INTERSPORT Elverys, leverages SIRO's 100% fibre network which provides speeds of up to 2 Gigabits per second for residential customers, and up to 10 Gigabits for enterprise customers, and is now available in every county in Ireland. This robust foundation ensures optimal performance for Elverys' diverse operational needs, from in-store customer experience to online sales and logistical efficiency. Damien McCann, Chief Commercial Officer at Viatel, emphasised the company's commitment to delivering superior solutions: "At Viatel, we are dedicated to partnering with industry leaders like SIRO to provide our customers with the best possible solutions. We are experts in enterprise connectivity, and we understand that reliable, high-speed connectivity is the bedrock for all our other digital services. "SIRO's symmetric fibre enterprise connections are ideal for building our advanced SD-WAN networks, providing the necessary bandwidth for Microsoft applications, ensuring robust cybersecurity, facilitating seamless access to cloud workloads, and supporting other critical managed services. This connectivity is vital to support the best possible customer experience for businesses like INTERSPORT Elverys." Ronan Whelan, SIRO Chief Commercial Officer noted: "SIRO's connectivity partnership with Viatel is delivering for Irish business and we are pleased to celebrate this milestone with them. Reliable, high-quality connectivity is essential for businesses, such as INTERSPORT Elverys, to thrive and grow into the future. Together, SIRO and Viatel are enabling enterprises across Ireland to unlock their full potential with 100% fibre broadband. We look forward to continuing our collaboration and supporting even more businesses with future-proofed connectivity solutions." This milestone underscores Viatel's position as the leading provider of enterprise connectivity and digital services in Ireland, enabling businesses like INTERSPORT Elverys to thrive in a digital-first economy. See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You ca...

Tony Fitzpatrick, Director of Professional Services with the INMO, discusses the overcrowding at Mayo University Hospital

Galway took the bragging rights in an exciting Connacht Minor Football Championship contest on Friday (18th April 2025) following this two-point victory over Mayo in Tuam Stadium. Adam Healy, Barry Keating and Tim Madden got the goals for the hosts, who'll face the green and red again in the semi-final on Friday, 2nd May. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were PJ Lynch and Kevin O'Dwyer. == The Connacht minor football semi-final between Galway and Mayo will take place in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar on Friday, 2nd May at 6.30pm.

Jim Enright is this year's Munster Scór Long Service Award recipient at the All-Ireland Senior Scór Finals taking place in Castlebar this Saturday, April 26th. Jim first took part in Scór on Bloody Sunday, January 1972. The event was postponed due to the outrage. Jim has taken part every year since then with little success until Flann O'Reilly from West Clare and Michael Thorne from South Tipperary came on board. They have won numerous Trath na gCeist County titles, four Munster titles and one All Ireland title in that period. To discuss this further, Alan Morrissey was joined by livestock farmer from Cratloe, Jim Enright. Photo. (c) Jim Enright being congratulated by the Munster GAA Chairman Tim Murphy

Tommy, James and Paddy are talking through the opening weekend of Championship action - Tommy was in Ballybofey, Paddy was in Castlebar and James kept an eye on it all!, we get stuck into plenty - enjoy!(00:30) - A Beautiful Monday after a fine weekend.(05:00) - Mayo beat Sligo - did they meet Jimmy's standards? O'Shea, Debutants, Sligo.(13:00) - Challenges for the underdogs(16:00) - Donegal-Derry deepdive: Tally credit, Ó Baoill and Patton's class, Squad balance(41.00) - Around the Provinces: Tipp's Steven O'Brien, Galway Cooke, Meath's answers, Quarters in Ulster and Leinster.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

Tommy, James and Paddy are talking through the opening weekend of Championship action - Tommy was in Ballybofey, Paddy was in Castlebar and James kept an eye on it all!, we get stuck into plenty - enjoy!(00:30) - A Beautiful Monday after a fine weekend.(05:00) - Mayo beat Sligo - did they meet Jimmy's standards? O'Shea, Debutants, Sligo.(13:00) - Challenges for the underdogs(16:00) - Donegal-Derry deepdive: Tally credit, Ó Baoill and Patton's class, Squad balance(41.00) - Around the Provinces: Tipp's Steven O'Brien, Galway Cooke, Meath's answers, Quarters in Ulster and Leinster.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

Tonight on 'The Full-Time Whistle' with Darren Kelly Creggs are Connacht Rugby Junior Cup champions; Connacht defeated by Munster in historic United Rugby Championship clash in Castlebar; Galway out of the All-Ireland minor camogie championship, but seniors advance to National League final; Under-20 hurlers begin Leinster campaign with comfortable victory over Laois; Both Galway United teams deliver big victories in their respective Premier Divisions; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by #Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier! #gbfmsports

RUGBY: Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy, William Davies, Alan Deegan and Joe Healy look back on Connacht's URC defeat to Munster in MacHale Park, Castlebar

Connacht left with two bonus points but not the victory in an exhilarating BKT United Rugby Championship game against Munster at Hastings Insurance MacHale Park, Castlebar on Saturday (29th March 2025). Sean Jansen went over for two tries, while Caolin Blade and Josh Ioane also crossed the whitewash. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy, Joe Healy and William Davies. == Connacht's next game is against Cardiff in the last-16 of the EPCR Challenge Cup on Saturday, 5th April.  Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium is 8pm.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Ireland's W6N game with Italy in Parma on Sunday. We hear from Scott Bemand and Neve Jones on that Azzurri test. Leinster have been linked with a big-name replacement for Jordie Barrett. Conor Murray to reach 200 Munster caps in Castlebar tomorrow. Paul Gustard will not be Leicester coach next season, and Bill Beaumont calls for unity with the RFU.

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara helped us preview a huge interpro at MacHale Park in Castlebar, as well as an update on the progress of his own La Rochelle side. Alan Quinlan also dropped into studio and helped look ahead to Ireland's W6N clash with Italy in Parma. Mike Quirke set the table for the Allianz Football League finals, with former Monaghan footballer Kieran Hughes previewing the Division 2 final meeting of Monaghan and Roscommon. And this morning's Bite takes some of Ronan O'Gara's chat surrounding that Connacht-Munster game, and before that Mike Quirke looks ahead to Kerry-Mayo at Croke Park. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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/join

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara helped us preview a huge interpro at MacHale Park in Castlebar, as well as an update on the progress of his own La Rochelle side. Alan Quinlan also dropped into studio and helped look ahead to Ireland's W6N clash with Italy in Parma. Mike Quirke set the table for the Allianz Football League finals, with former Monaghan footballer Kieran Hughes previewing the Division 2 final meeting of Monaghan and Roscommon. And this morning's Bite takes some of Ronan O'Gara's chat surrounding that Connacht-Munster game, and before that Mike Quirke looks ahead to Kerry-Mayo at Croke Park. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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/join

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you team news ahead of Ireland's W6N game with Italy in Parma on Sunday. We hear from Scott Bemand and Neve Jones on that Azzurri test. Leinster have been linked with a big-name replacement for Jordie Barrett. Conor Murray to reach 200 Munster caps in Castlebar tomorrow. Paul Gustard will not be Leicester coach next season, and Bill Beaumont calls for unity with the RFU.

Connacht welcome back four Irish internationals for Saturday's (29th March 2025) historic BKT United Rugby Championship clash with Munster in Elvery's MacHale Park, Castlebar. 25,000 supporters are expected for the biggest home game in Connacht's history and their starting team includes Cian Prendergast, Finlay Bealham, Bundee Aki and Mack Hansen. Conor Murray is set to win his 200th cap for the visitors in Connacht's first ever game at the home of Mayo GAA. Galway Bay FM's William Davies previews the occasion. == Kick-off at MacHale Park, Castlebar on Saturday is 2.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Neil Treacy is joined by Bernard Jackman to discuss the Irish-centric coaching appointments for the British and Irish Lions this summer. We also preview the big Interpro of the week in the URC as Connacht host Munster in Castlebar, while Hannah O'Connor discusses the opening round of the Guinness Women's Six Nations.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Saturday's novel interpro in Castlebar. We hear from stand-in Connacht coach Colm Tucker, as well as Munster skills coach Mossy Lawler and their former Connacht man Sean O'Brien on that game at MacHale Park. Sam Prendergast's signed a new deal at Leinster on another busy day for the province's biro. Rob Baloucoune's injury nightmare is finally at an end. And France centre Gabrielle Vernier faces a ban after her 20-minute red against Ireland.

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Richie McCormack brings you the latest ahead of Saturday's novel interpro in Castlebar. We hear from stand-in Connacht coach Colm Tucker, as well as Munster skills coach Mossy Lawler and their former Connacht man Sean O'Brien on that game at MacHale Park. Sam Prendergast's signed a new deal at Leinster on another busy day for the province's biro. Rob Baloucoune's injury nightmare is finally at an end. And France centre Gabrielle Vernier faces a ban after her 20-minute red against Ireland.

SOCCER: Presentation Athenry joint managers Joe Finnerty and Johnny Linnane with Galway Bay FM's Darren Keilly after their 3-1 Connacht Junior Boys Cup Final win over St. Gerald's, Castlebar

John Jason and Tom Maughan, residents of a Castlebar halting site; Niall Collins, Minister of State at the Department of Justice; Claire Kerrane, Sinn Féin TD for Roscommon–Galway; Peadar Tóibín, Aontú leader; Liam Herrick, Chief Commissioner of the Irish Human Rights and Equality Commission

Trigger Warnings: Elder abuse, mentions of rape, extremely distressing mentions of violenceWe're BACK, baby!This week Emma covers the case of well known and loved brothers, Jack & Thomas Blaine. Jack and Thomas were vulnerable members of the Castlebar community were targeting and murdered by 26 year old Alan CawleyWe would just like to extend our sincerest sympathies to the family and friends of the Blaine brothersCase begins atAs always it's Free PalestineReferences:https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/blaine-brothers-laid-to-rest-in-castlebar/29420551.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/man-who-bludgeoned-two-elderly-brothers-to-death-is-jailed-for-life/35968643.htmlhttps://www.mayonews.ie/news/home/1117581/cawley-admits-killing-castlebar-brothers-but-denies-murder.htmlhttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/man-admits-killing-two-elderly-brothers-in-co-mayo-1.3146913https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/town-says-sad-farewell-to-angel-brothers/29422184.htmlhttps://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/alan-cawley-parents-had-got-barring-order-against-their-son-1.3166864https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/frail-blind-and-vulnerable-they-didnt-stand-a-chance-against-thugs/29413081.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/kenny-left-shocked-by-act-of-savagery/29411927.htmlhttps://www.tg4.ie/en/player/categories/top-documentaries/play/?pid=6307042099112&title=Jack%20&%20Thomas%20Blaine&series=Mar%C3%BA%20in%C3%A1r%20Measc&genre=Faisneis&pcode=626275https://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30797546.htmlhttps://www.irishexaminer.com/news/arid-30797546.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/he-was-determined-to-kill-someone-cousin-of-elderly-blaine-brothers-condemns-murderer/35970532.htmlhttps://www.galwaybeo.ie/news/ireland-news/irish-pub-owner-found-bloodbath-7152793https://www.galwaybeo.ie/news/ireland-news/irish-pub-owner-found-bloodbath-7152793https://www.rte.ie/news/2019/1216/1099516-court-alan-cawley-murder-appeal/https://www.irishtimes.com/news/crime-and-law/courts/criminal-court/man-guilty-of-murdering-elderly-brothers-in-co-mayo-1.3166322https://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/man-26-weeps-as-he-is-charged-with-brothers-murders/29415448.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/suspect-in-murder-of-brothers-just-out-of-prison/29411893.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/two-simple-men-two-angels-may-they-rest-in-peace-family-heartbreak-as-man-found-guilty-of-murdering-elderly-brothers/35966259.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/irish-news/courts/lawyers-for-double-murderer-asked-to-write-to-coroner-regarding-appeal-as-inquest-into-deaths-being-held-up/37725307.htmlhttps://www.independent.ie/regionals/herald/suicide-fears-for-blaine-murders-accused/29417536.htmlhttps://www.rte.ie/news/2020/0615/1147574-inquest-blaine-brothers/

https://www.copperplatemailorder.com/?p=7342&preview=true                   Copperplate Podcast 302                                    presented by Alan O'Leary                           February 2025                     www.copperplatemailorder.com 1.Gerry Diver:  The Bath Set.  Diversions 2. Le Cheile: The Brook Reel/The Offaly Reel/Castle Kelly/Maids of Castlebar. Out of the West3. Gatehouse: On The Edge/Blue Island/The Crooked Wood/                Heather Down the Moor:   Heather Down The Moor 4. Mick O'Brien & Caoimhin O'Raghallaigh: An  Buailteoir Aerach/The Enchanted Lady/The Holy Land. Deadly Buzz5. PJ & Marcus Hernon:   Gallagher's Frolic's/Tae ar an bPortach/An Buachaillin Bán.   Celebrating 50 Years 6. Sorcha Costello: Down the Broom/Gatehouse Maid/Jimmy        Murray's No 2.   The Primrose Lass 7. The Baileys:   A Song for Ireland.  Song for Ireland 8. Urnua:  The Ballybrit Dip/Up & Over.  Urnua 9. Dezi Donnelly & Mike McGoldrick:  Walls of Liscarroll/Rooney's Fave/Connaughtman's Rambles.  Dog in the Fog 10. Andy Martyn: The Ballygawley Barndance/The Brook Reel.                 Will We Give It A Go? 11. Garadice:  The Ballintra Lasses/The Rock Reel/SilverLinings/TheBorder Collie.   Sanctuary  

There are big matches taking place in the All-Ireland League for Galwegians and Corinthians, plus some important contests in the Connacht Women's Senior League. And the Men's Connacht Cup gets underway. To set the scene, here's Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == Selected Fixtures (Saturday 1pm Hamilton Park) – Sligo vs South East Galway Warriors (Senior Women's League) (Saturday 7pm) – Ballina vs Corinthians, Monivea vs Ballyhaunis (Men's Connacht Rugby Junior Cup) (Saturday 7.30pm Tuam) – Tuam vs Loughrea (Men's Connacht Rugby Junior Cup) (Saturday, 8pm Dexcom Stadium) – Connacht vs Lyon (European Challenge Cup) (Sundy 12pm) – Galwegians vs Westport, University of Galway vs Tuam/Oughterard (Senior Women's League) (Sunday 1pm Corinthian Park) – OLBC/Corinthians vs Ballinrobe (Senior Women's League) (Sunday 2pm) – Ballinasloe vs Buccaneers, Connemara vs Sligo, Creggs vs Corrib, Dunmore vs Castlebar, Westport vs Ballinrobe (Men's Connacht Rugby Junior Cup)

Myles is joined by Emma Laffey, curator of the exhibition 'Mary Anne Fanning: Remembering our Community Midwives' at the National Museum of Ireland - Country Life in Castlebar.

http://www.copperplatemailorder.com                      Copperplate Time 479                       presented by Alan O'Leary                             1. Bothy Band:  Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill.   After Hours 2. Le Cheile: The Brook Ree/The Offaly Reel/Castle Kelly/Maids of Castlebar.  Out of the West 3. Altan: The Letterkenny Blacksmith/John Doherty's Fave/ Scread na Bealtaine. Donegal 4. Robbie McMahon: The Fleadh Down in Ennis. Private Recording 5. Joe Cooley & Joe Leary:            The Humours of Tulla/The Skylark/Roaring Mary.  Cooley 6. Elaine Reilly:  The Jig of Port Fleadh/Pride of Sliabh Aughty/Tapping Toes.  Epiphany 7. Oisin MacDiarmada, Daithi Gormley & Samantha Harvey:       The Sailor's Farewell/The Sweat House/The Steampacket.             Lane to the Glen 8. Eilis Kennedy:  The Hills of Isle au Haut.  Westward 9. John McEvoy & John Wynne:           McKenna's Judy Callaghan Set.   The Dancer at the Fair10. Marcas O'Murchu: Boy in the Boat/Boy on the Gap/Boy on the Hilltop.    Turas Ceoil 11. Mary MacNamara, P.Joe & Martin Hayes: The Humours of Castlefin/Glen of Aherlow/Killarney Boys of Pleasure.  Trad Music from East Clare 12. Sorcha Costello: Old Torn Petticoat/The Primrose Lass/The Heather Breeze. The Primrose Lass 13. Andrew Murray: Black Muddy River.  Hell or High Water 14. Raymond Roland/Le Cheile: The Maid Behind the Bar, Aris 15. Tommy Peoples:               Boy in the Gap/Cronin's Reel. Tommy Peoples16. Tommy Fitzharris & Donal McCague:               The Bank of Turf /The Moving Bog. The Bank of Turf 17. Neillidh Mulligan:  East of Glendart/I Buried My Wife.               An Tobar Gle 18. Gerry Harrington:  The Wily Old Batchelor/The Mountain Top/Rick's Rambles.  At Home 19. Mick O'Connor & Tom O'Connell:       McHugh's/The American Jig.  It Was Mighty Altogether 20. Fairport Convention: Meet on the Ledge.             What We Did on our Holidays 21 Bothy Band:  Green Groves/Flowers of Red Hill.   After Hours

Sing a song to the Dublin girl on the Irish & Celtic Music Podcast # 670. Subscribe now! Celtic On the Inside is now on sale in our store. Support the podcast by buying one of these limited-edition CDs and Album Pins. Shop now! Dublin Gulch, Wylde Nept, Enda Reilly, The Crowfoot Rakes, The Ciderhouse Rebellion, Molly Donnery, Natalie Padilla, Kevin Meehan, Fig for a Kiss, Blackthorn, Derek Warfield & The Young Wolfe Tones, The Drowsy Lads, Charlene Adrima, Bealtaine, Drumspyder, Ironwood, Hayley Griffiths GET CELTIC MUSIC NEWS IN YOUR INBOX The Celtic Music Magazine is a quick and easy way to plug yourself into more great Celtic culture. Enjoy seven weekly news items for Celtic music and culture online. Subscribe now and get 34 Celtic MP3s for Free. VOTE IN THE CELTIC TOP 20 FOR 2024 This is our way of finding the best songs and artists each year. You can vote for as many songs and tunes that inspire you in each episode. 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We get to know the region through its culture, history, and legends. You can join us with an auditory and visual adventure through podcasts and videos. The Celtic Invasion of Scotland's Whisky Distilleries is now booked. The next Celtic Invasion will go to Galicia in Spain IF I can get enough people to explore that region with me. I need a minimum of 6 to make it happen. It's not yet open, but if you'd like to join, sign up to our mailing list. Learn more about the invasion at http://celticinvasion.com/ #celticmusic #irishmusic #celticmusicpodcast I WANT YOUR FEEDBACK What are you doing today while listening to the podcast? Please email me. I'd love to see a  picture of what you're doing while listening or of a band that you saw recently. How are you listening to this podcast? I'd love to know that as well. 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Comedian Katie Boyle talks about moving to America from Ireland and becoming a comedian. She and Adam discuss the differences in touring between bands and stand up comedians before hearing about an incident Adam came across whilst driving to the studio. The group also talks about dating DJ's, hospitality, and Matthew Broderick. Chris reports the news on a livestream portal linking New York City to Dublin shut down after inappropriate behavior, a judge ordering an Alabama man to write an apology to a cop, and the new Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover models. Dennis Prager sits in and chats about the unnecessary renaming of certain sports teams. Adam plays a call he heard on Dennis' show yesterday and the two analyze the caller's argument about her great-grandfather. Lastly, the guys discuss marginalized and oppressed groups and Dennis unveils a new thought he has about women. For more with Katie Boyle: ● “I'll Do It Myself” is available now on YouTube and listen to the album on all streaming platforms ● LIVE DATES: ○ Batavia, IL - THE COMEDY VAULT - May 23 to 25 ○ Castlebar, Ireland - BRIDGE ST. BAR - May 31 ● http://KatieBoyleComic.com ● TWITTER & INSTAGRAM: @KatieBoyleComic For more with Dennis Prager: ● The Dennis Prager Radio Show ○ Listen live on Salem News Channel Mon-Fri, Noon-2PM, ET ● http://DennisPrager.com ● http://PragerU.com ● TWITTER: @DennisPrager Thank you for supporting our sponsors: ● http://OReillyAuto.com/Adam ● http://SimpliSafe.com/Adam ● Get the Viator App Today! ● http://Homes.com.