Podcasts about Connacht

The European Academy of Childhood-onset Disability Annual Congres is taking place in Galway this week with exhibitions in adapted surfing, frame running, wheelchair céilí dancing, accessible climbing and much more. Connacht Rugby host an Inclusion Festival on Saturday (6th June), while at University of Galway's Kingfisher, a Wheelchair Hurling Exhibition takes place featuring players from Connacht and Munster. The exhibition begins at the Kingfisher from 1pm with a juvenile game, before the adult match at 2.30pm.  And a Come & Try session takes place after that. Connacht Development Officer David Cunningham joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to tells us more. == The draw, featuring prizes like the All-Ireland Hurling Final stand tickets, and the Galway camogie signed jersey, takes place on Galway Bay FM on 'Saturday Sport' just after 5pm.

 How did a small band of Norman soldiers in 1170 begin 800 years of English control over Ireland?  It started as a deal between rival Irish kings. It ended in plantation, dispossession, and a divided island.  This is the story of how a short-term alliance became a centuries-long occupation, and why it still shapes politics in Ireland today.  Anglo-Normans enter Ireland: Diarmait seeks Strongbow's help. Henry II claims authority; Dublin-centred foothold established. The Pale forms; Normans adopt Irish ways, Old English. Henry VIII breaks with Rome; declares himself King of Ireland. Surrender and regrant changes land and inheritance rules. Elizabeth I's conquest; Nine Years' War threatens English control. Battle of Kinsale defeat; O'Neill's submission follows. Flight of the Earls ends Gaelic political power. Plantation of Ulster seeds division leading to later partition. Cromwell's massacres; “To Hell or to Connacht” resettlement. Full interactive transcript, subtitles and key vocabulary available on the website: https://www.leonardoenglish.com/podcasts/conquest-of-ireland ---You might like:

Fresh from scoring two tries, a brilliant 50-22 and a magnificent try-saving tackle on Josh Ioane in Warriors' win over Connacht last weekend, captain Kyle Steyn takes time out of their preparations to face Bulls in the semi-final of the URC to preview the match with Tom and Andy. Are Bulls at an advantage with Warriors not playing at 'fortress' Scotstoun? Will Glasgow finish the season on a high? Is Glasgow's mojo returning? Tom and Andy have you covered

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It was a great effort but Connacht are out of the URC at the Quarter Final stage. Glasgow come out on top and we react to the game and the other quarter finals before discussing Connacht next season and the Leinster situation.

Connacht's rugby season came to an end in Scotstoun Stadium on Friday (29th May 2026) as top seeds Glasgow Warriors scored five tries in a home victory to advance to the BKT United Rugby Championship semi-finals. Cian Prendergast, Dave Heffernan and Finlay Bealham got Connacht tries (Prendergast's securing an early advantage) but the visitors just never managed to get back on terms after going 14 points down durin the second half. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy and William Davies. == Our Connacht Rugby coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

Tom English and Andy Burke answer audience questions and look forward to Glasgow v Connacht in the quarter-finals of the URC, plus who's steering the good ship rugby at the SRU whilst CEO Alex Williamson is on a period of extended leave? Can Connacht turn over the Warriors at Scotstoun? Will Murrayfield be the location if Glasgow make the finals in the URC? And would Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster be a good fit for Glasgow when Franco Smith leaves? Tom and Andy have you covered.

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Andy Dunne on the cultural issue that keeps costing Leinster in European finals,Munster suffer a major injury blow ahead of their URC playoff quarter-final,And Ciaran Frawley on his decision to leave the province for Connacht this summer.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC quarter-final against Glasgow Warriors

RUGBY: Connacht winger Shane Jennings with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC quarter-final against Glasgow Warriors

RUGBY: Connacht captain Cian Prendergast with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC quarter-final away to Glasgow Warriors

On episode 232 I am joined by Bernard Jackman, a former professional rugby player, coach, and now a performance consultant, guest speaker and respected voice in Irish sport. Bernard is a former pro Rugby player who played for Connacht, Leinster, Sale Sharks and an Irish international. He has been head coach in FC Grenoble, France and at the Dragons in Wales. Bernard is one of only a small number of Irish rugby players to have won a Six Nations, European Cup, Challenge Cup and a Magners League Medal.Since retiring from professional rugby he has moved into coaching and high-performance leadership. Bernard has built a diverse career across coaching, media, athlete development and performance consultancy, working with teams and organisations both within and beyond rugby. His work has also extended into other sporting environments, including collaborations with Horse Sport Ireland and involvement around the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. Jackman grew up on the Wicklow/Carlow border he grew up on a cattle farm which led to a different path to elite sport. We discuss how this affected his career and upbringing. Bernard shares his advice to parents with children on the elite sporting pathway and also offered insights to current athletes on developing their professional development and working during their sporting career. A major part of Bernard's professional development came through his master's research, where he travelled across the world studying some of the leading high-performance teams and organisations in sport including Manchester United, Dyson, Sydney Swans, Toyota, Melbourne Storm, Just Eat and more. Through visiting elite environments and learning directly from coaches, athletes and performance leaders, he gained valuable insight into the habits, cultures and systems that underpin sustained success at the highest level.In this episode, we discuss Bernard's journey through professional sport, working with Enda NcNulty, learning from Alex Ferguson, Brian O'Driscoll and Jonny Sexton, his approach to retirement, transitioning into coaching, high-performance environments, and the lessons he has taken from working across multiple sports. The conversation also explores performance, elite sport, and what high performance really looks like behind the scenes in sport & business.Find Bernard here https://www.linkedin.com/in/bernardjackmanFollow The Sideline Live Social Media channels and the host Orla here: https://linktr.ee/TheSidelineLiveRecorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠here⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠ 

Clare's minor footballers will get their All Ireland Championship underway this weekend. The Banner travel to Tubbercurry on Saturday afternoon to take on Sligo in the Preliminary Quarter Final of the tier 2 competition. It's the third year in a row Clare will face The Yeats County in the championship, with the hosts narrowly defeated by Galway in the Connacht semi final last time out. Manager Joe Hayes says they're better set up than when the sides faced off 12 months ago.

It's a massive week as the lads react to the URC quarter-finals being locked in, Glasgow's statement win in Belfast, Cardiff's huge result over the Stormers and Connacht emerging as dark horses. We look ahead to the Champions Cup final in Bilbao and whether Leinster can topple Bordeaux. We also ask whether rugby has a growing drug problem after major bans in Georgia and South Africa. We dive into South Africa's club rugby future with rumours they may be dropping out of Champions Cup, the potential URC-Prem merger, Eddie Jones' suspension, England's new-look training squad and the Premiership chaos after Saints put 94 points on Bristol. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Commentary of Salthill Devon's Connacht Junior Men's Cup Final victory over Colga at Eamonn Deacy Park by Mike Rafferty and Derek Rodgers...

Connacht are through to the BKT United Rugby Championship quarter-finals following a 26-5 bonus point victory over Edinburgh at the Hive Stadium on Friday (15th May 2026). Two Shamus Hurley-Langton tries along with Josh Ioane and Matthew Devine crossing the whitewash gave Connacht a first win at the Scottish venue since 2020. With Ulster going down 26-22 to Glasgow Warriors, it means Connacht will be back in action in two weeks time.  But they'll have to wait at least another 24 hours before they know if this result is good enough to play in next season's Champions Cup. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy and William Davies. == Our Connacht Rugby Coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

SOCCER: Salthill Devon manager Emlyn Long with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of their Connacht Cup Final against Colga

SOCCER: Colga manager Peter Greaney with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty ahead of the Connacht Cup Final against Salthill Devon

On this week's episode of the Red 78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the lacklustre performance at the Dexcom Stadium as Connacht run out 26-7 winners, and to look ahead to a huge clash against the Lions on Saturday.

On this week's episode of the Red 78, Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan is joined by Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Fiona Hayes to discuss the lacklustre performance at the Dexcom Stadium as Connacht run out 26-7 winners, and to look ahead to a huge clash against the Lions on Saturday.

Tommy Rooney of Off The Ball joins Paul to dissect Galway's defeat to Roscommon in the Connacht Senior Football Championship final.This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants and Drone Works Ireland. Drone Works Ireland is your go to place when it comes to buying a drone, repairing your drone and also when you need professionals to carry any aerial work you may need ,check out their website www.droneworksireland.ieHoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieIf you have any questions or thoughts for upcoming podcasts, email the maroonwhitepod@gmail.com

With the dust settling on Mayo's exit from the Connacht championship, and Roscommon celebrating a clean sweep of provincial titles, the next phase of the season is just around the corner. Ger Flanagan joins Rob and Mike to chat about how the Connacht Final played out, how the order in the province has changed, and what it says about Mayo's chances of getting back on track. The lads also discuss how most of the county lads lined out with their clubs last weekend, and Ger tells us how he's found the first few rounds of the senior league - including his evening marking Fergal Boland in Aghamore! 

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There were scenes of joy across Roscommon as the county celebrated its historic win. For more on this our reporter Sally-Ann Barrett.

Tonight on 'Over The Line' with George McDonagh, Sean Carley and Dararen Kelly: Jason Byrne discusses Galway's defeat to Roscommon in the Connacht Senior Football Final; Imelda Hobbins looks back on Galway's successful defence of the All-Ireland under-16 camogie championship Rob Murphy chats about Connacht's bonus point win over Munster, and the upcoming clash with Edinburgh; All this and more. == The 'Over The Line' review show with George McDonagh broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.

Oliver chats to Roscommon's greatest football ambassador, Paddy Joe Burke, after the Rossies victory over Galway to win the Connacht Provincial Championship

Roscommon came late to make history in a thrilling Connacht SFC final in King and Moffatt Dr Hyde Park!Overcoming Galway to deny them their fifth-in-a-row of provincial titles, the Senior success followed minor and U-20 Connacht titles, marking the first time Roscommon have ever won all three in the same year.Tommy Rooney chats to Roscommon's Conor Carroll, Dylan Ruane, Ronan Daly, captain Diarmuid Murtagh, and Roscommon boss Mark Dowd amongst party scenes in Dr Hyde Park. #GAA

Phil Egan, Dion Fanning and Aidan Delaney are here to bring you Sunday's Newsround where they'll be discussing the provincial football finals taking place today, the upcoming Premier League action and much, much more.

Brendan O'Brien and Simon Lewis chat through Connacht's dominant win over Munster and where it leaves their respective URC ambitions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

There are places in Ireland that ask travelers to slow down, look around, and settle into the rhythm of a place instead of rushing through a checklist. Clare Island and Clew Bay in County Mayo are exactly that kind of destination. Just off the coast near Westport, Clare Island offers dramatic landscapes, deep history, welcoming locals, and experiences that feel personal rather than polished for crowds. During a visit to the island, Clare Island Whiskey founder Carl O'Grady shared why this corner of Mayo leaves such a lasting impression on travelers. This article is based on podcast episode 339 featuring Carl O'Grady, owner of Clare Island Whiskey and resident of Clare Island.Use the player below to listen or scroll to continue reading the article and get resource links. Why Clare Island and Clew Bay Are Perfect for Slow Travel in Ireland For many visitors, an Ireland itinerary follows the well-known route through Dublin, Cork, Kerry, Galway, and the Cliffs of Moher. But County Mayo offers something quieter and more intentional. Carl describes the area as a place where travelers can reconnect with Ireland's stories, landscapes, and communities without feeling rushed. Instead of racing between attractions, visitors are encouraged to spend time exploring villages, talking with locals, and experiencing daily life along the Wild Atlantic Way. The journey itself becomes part of the experience. Reaching Clare Island requires a ferry crossing from Roonagh Pier, a short trip that immediately creates a sense of leaving the mainland behind and arriving somewhere distinct. What Makes Clare Island Different Unlike some of Ireland's busier offshore islands, Clare Island remains small and quiet. The island is about five miles long and home to roughly 100 year-round residents. That smaller scale means visitors won't find large crowds or packed tour groups. Instead, they'll discover: Scenic walking trails Quiet beaches Dramatic cliffs Local pubs with music sessions Historical sites connected to Grace O'Malley Opportunities to connect directly with local businesses and guides The island's slower pace is part of its appeal. Exploring Clew Bay from Westport Westport makes an excellent base for exploring Clew Bay and the wider Mayo region. With major updates underway at Westport Estate, the area is becoming an even stronger destination for travelers looking to stay longer in the west of Ireland. From Westport, visitors can easily explore: The Great Western Greenway cycling route Beaches near Louisburgh Croagh Patrick Achill Island Oyster experiences in Clew Bay Sea safaris along the Mayo coastline Clare Island ferry excursions Plan Your Trip, Not Just Your Stops Articles like this highlight a few great options — but they're just a small part of what Ireland offers. The Ireland Travel Compass brings together hundreds of places across the country and helps you understand how to combine them into a trip that feels balanced and easy to navigate. Explore the Ireland Travel Compass Experiences Around Clew Bay Carl highlighted several memorable experiences visitors should consider while exploring the area. Cycle the Great Western Greenway The Greenway follows a former railway line from Westport through Newport and onward toward Achill. Along the route, travelers pass through villages, coastal scenery, and quiet countryside that showcase everyday life in Mayo. Taste Local Seafood Clew Bay is known for exceptional oysters and seafood experiences. Visitors can learn about oyster farming, taste fresh oysters, and enjoy the bay's connection to the Atlantic. Take a Sea Safari Boat trips around Clare Island and the Mayo coastline offer views of towering sea cliffs, seabird colonies, and marine wildlife. Depending on the season, visitors may spot basking sharks, whales, dolphins, and seabirds along the coast. Visit Mayo's Beaches The beaches near Louisburgh and along the Clew Bay coastline are among the most beautiful in Ireland, offering long stretches of sand and incredible Atlantic views without large crowds. Grace O'Malley's Legacy on Clare Island Travelers arriving on Clare Island are greeted by Grace O'Malley's castle overlooking the harbor. Known as the Pirate Queen of Connacht, Grace O'Malley remains one of Ireland's most fascinating historical figures. Carl recommends Anne Chambers' book on Grace O'Malley for anyone interested in learning more about her life and influence. Historic Sites on Clare Island Beyond the castle, the island offers several important historical landmarks. Clare Island Abbey The 12th-century abbey contains rare medieval ceiling paintings dating to the 13th and 14th centuries. The abbey remains one of the island's most significant cultural sites and offers insight into centuries of island life. The Lighthouse The Clare Island Lighthouse has been restored into a unique accommodation experience overlooking the Atlantic. Carl's uncle served as the last lighthouse keeper there during the 1960s. Today, visitors can stay at the lighthouse while enjoying panoramic views of Clew Bay, Croagh Patrick, and the Mayo coastline. Clare Island Whiskey and Supporting the Island Community One of the island's most distinctive visitor experiences is Clare Island Whiskey. Carl explained that the goal is not mass production or global expansion. Instead, the focus is on creating a meaningful experience tied directly to the island and its future. Visitors can join whiskey tastings, learn about the island's history, and meet the people behind the business. The experience reflects the island's overall philosophy of thoughtful tourism and supporting local communities. Staying on Clare Island Visitors have several accommodation options on the island, including: Boutique guesthouses Bed and breakfasts Lighthouse stays Group accommodations Retreat-style experiences For families or multigenerational groups, staying overnight allows time to fully appreciate the island after day visitors depart. Planning a Visit to Clare Island Getting to Clare Island is relatively simple, but it does require a bit more planning than other destinations along the Wild Atlantic Way. Ferries depart from Roonagh Pier near Louisburgh, and weather conditions can occasionally affect crossings during winter months. That extra effort is part of what keeps Clare Island feeling authentic and connected to its community roots. Travelers who make the journey are rewarded with dramatic scenery, meaningful history, and the kind of welcome that leaves a lasting impression long after the ferry returns to the mainland. Start planning your own route The Ireland Travel Compass brings together hundreds of places across the country and helps you turn ideas like these into a trip that fits your time and travel style. Get the ireland travel compass The post Clare Island and Clew Bay: Slow Travel, Island Stories, and a Different Side of County Mayo appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

Despite a thrilling second half comeback that led to a shot to win the game, Galway came up one point short to Roscommon in the Electric Ireland Connacht Minor Football Final in Tuam Stadium on Friday (8th May 2026). Goals from Jayden Concannon and Joshua Coyne gave Roscommon a 2-8 to 0-5 interval lead with the wind.  But Darragh Kelleher's second half strike gave the visitors control before Adam Healy's goal ensured Galway stayed in touch until the finish. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Tommy Devane and Kevin O'Dwyer. == Galway will now play the Ulster champions next month in the All-Ireland Minor Football quarter-finals.

FOOTBALL: Galway minor manager Cossie Gilmore with Galway Bay FM's Tommy Devane after their Connacht MFC Final defeat to Roscommon

Eoin Sheahan is joined by David Seagrave, Arthur O'Dea and Susanna Mollen for Thursday's Newsround, as Scott Bemand has named his 23 for Saturday's penultimate round clash with Wales, while Clayton McMillan has addressed the Roger Randle situation, as he announced his team to face Connacht this weekend in the URC.The IOC have also lifted their ban on Belarusian athletes, while there is more European knockout action live tonight!Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

Fiona Hayes joins Eoin Sheahan for this week's Wednesday Night Rugby, as Ireland are in the middle of their preparations for Wales in the penultimate round of the Six Nations this weekend. Meanwhile, Connacht host a weakened Munster in the URC this weekend, with the race to eight heating up in the final two weeks of the regular season!Wednesday Night Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Leo Cullen takes aim at the haters after Leinster booked their spot in the Investec Champions Cup final.French TV takes aim at Bath criticism of their broadcast of their semi-final defeat to Bordeaux,And the RFU set their aims for the next 18 months, after giving their backing to England head coach Steve Borthwick.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

A century and a half before the “Golden Age of Piracy,” an Irish woman of noble birth was conquering the inland seas and coastlines on the western edge of the island. Gráinne Ó Máille, anglicized to Grace O'Malley, hailed from the Umhaill line, a seafaring clan of Connacht, and while the family did conduct legitimate forms of trade, they also ran protection rackets on boats that tried to fish their waters, and sometimes plundered merchant vessels in the area, as well as settlements belonging to neighboring clans. Her life almost perfectly overlapped Queen Elizabeth I's, and during Grace's life, the English Crown was deeply invested in the conquest of Ireland, mostly by seducing its nobles into servitude with fancy English titles. Barons and Earls proliferated around Dublin for years, but English shenanigans finally reached the West of the country when Grace's first husband was cut out from the line of succession to his family's Chief of the Name. Then he was assassinated, leaving Grace ready and willing to enact violent revenge on his killers. The Crown continued eroding the alliances she was building. Her second husband was demoted from his role as regional king of Connacht while Grace was jailed on a plundering trip. When the Crown-supported king died, Grace and her husband teamed up to raise an army of 2,000 men to insure his succession. He not only got the title, but was named a Baron as well, in exchange for his promise of fealty to English law. But Crown agents had already set their sights on Grace O'Malley as the kind of noteworthy adversary whose arrest or death would send a message throughout the Emerald Isle, and Grace was eventually forced to sail to London to seek an audience with Queen Elizabeth herself, an effort in which she prevailed handily. Grace's story is full of courage, vengeance, and daring-do, but it's also a story rooted in specific moment in time, when the longstanding society of Ireland was changing and being changed. Ireland's Pirate Queen Grace O'Malley saw it all up close, and as a most unconventional woman, charted her own course through. Listen ad-free at patreon.com/trashyroyalspodcast. To advertise on this podcast, reach out to info@amplitudemediapartners.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig are joined by former Ireland International Alan Quinlan as well as our own Dara Smith-Naughton to discuss Ireland's loss to France in the Six Nations last Saturday as well as the weekend that was in the URC as Munster hammered Ulster, Connacht lost to the Bulls and Leinster narrowly lost in Treviso. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. 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/join

The lads are back from Hong Kong, with plenty to unpack from the trip before getting into a big weekend of rugby. Off the pitch there's fresh investment across the Premiership, Russell signs with Matchroom and questions around the future with Moana Pasifika and the NRL Super League talk. In the Prem, Saints edge Chiefs, Bristol put Gloucester away, Saracens hammer Sale and the race for the top four is wide open. URC wise, Leinster win in Belfast and Connacht get a big one in Cape Town. Leicester fly half Billy Searle joins us after that 62–3 win. We chat form, confidence, life at Tigers and whether England is now in sight. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices