Podcasts about Connacht

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up, Leinster are not blaming Jack Boyle's injury on the pitch at Connacht's Dexcom Stadium, Why Harry Byrne might be best equipped to start at out-half against France, Connacht confirmed another Leinster star is heading to Galway this summer, And Ireland are not the only Six Nations side with a crisis in the front row... Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Cameron Hill and Mick McCarthy join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Tuesday's Newsround, as Connacht have announced the signing of Will Connors from Leinster for next season. There's also updates from the Australian Open, while Bohemians have signed Senan Mullen to a season-long loan.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the teams are named for tomorrow's historic interpro between Connacht and Leinster in GalwayMunster are in action tonight in the URC, hoping to bounce back from Champions Cup disappointment.England name their squad for the Six Nations,And a Wales legend hangs up his boots...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Today we are continuing our look at the Tain Bo Cuilange, also known as the Cattle Raid of Cooley, which is an Irish Saga from the Ulster Cycle of Sagas. Now where we last left off, Medb and Ailill, the king and queen of Connacht were marching with a large army to take a large bull from Ulster but on the way they were met with warnings from Cu Chulainn in which he demonstrated his strength and mightiness. They have also heard about his life as a child in a tale over the fire. Thank you for listening to Medieval Murder! If you have any listener questions, comments, or topic suggestions please feel free to reach out via our instagram account @MedievalMurder or via email at info.medievalmurder@gmail.com. Also, check out our merch available on our website medievalmurder.org.

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and Dion Fanning as they bring you all the news from the Sporting World on the evening of the penultimate round of the UEFA Europa League. The Newsround: Weekdays 7PM

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill. Coming up today, the Ireland squad has been named for the Six Nations Championship amid an injury crisis at front-row. The excitement builds around Connacht ahead of the opening of the new Clan Stand this Saturday. And the venues are confirmed for the three test in the first British and Irish Lions women's tour of New Zealand - one iconic stadium has missed out. Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

It may be the smallest county in Connacht, the smallest by population in Ireland, with the smallest stretch of beach on the Wild Atlantic Way, but in their latest episode the Irish Stew podcasters learn that Leitrim is capitalizing on its offer of a great quality of life, relative affordability, entrepreneurial energy, appeal to a more mobile workforce, and its “slow adventure” approach experiencing its natural allure.  Arriving in Carrick-on-Shannon, the cohosts head to the offices of the Leitrim County Council, the local government organization committed to building an economically strong, creative and inclusive county, making Leitrim the best place to live, to work and visit.Though County Council Chief Executive Joseph Gilhooly opened the doors to Leitrim for Irish Stew, for the interview he gave the floor to his able lieutenants, Director of Services David Minton and tourism officer Sinead McDermott.You'll hear how Leitrim's economy is strong on small-scale entrepreneurship and growing sectors like fintech, food innovation, engineering, and renewables. They also detail the County Council's integrated support system including the Local Enterprise Office, The Hive incubation hub, and the Carrick Campus for growing firms.They share that tourists from across Ireland, the U.S, and Europe come for Leitrim's authenticity, natural beauty, slower pace, farm to table food, tranquillity, and eco-tourism. They  sense that climate change is subtly shifting European travel patterns northward, making Ireland a “cool” alternative to overheated southern Europe.With Leitrim's tourism value proposition top-of-mind, the podcasters head to the Landmark Hotel to meet with Sales and Marketing Manager Ciara Maxwell, who came to Leitrim for a one-year work experience 15 years ago and never left, which tells you everything you need to know about the pull of this place.She tells how founders John and Ciaran Kelly envisioned a new riverside hotel that would be a real landmark looking out over “The Marina Capital of Ireland” and in the center of Carrick-on-Shannon's lively weekend nightlife of pubs, shows, and restaurants.There's more tastes of Leitrim on Irish Stew next week, including the story of the Malaysian chef who's upending the local food scene, the new woodland lodging hideaway set on 100 acres of Irish history, and the slow adventure e-bike option for traversing the Jackalope Trail to Drumshanbo, home of The Shed Distillery of P.J. Rigney.LinksLeitrim County CouncilWebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramXLeitrim TourismSinead McDermottLinkedInLandmark HotelWebsiteFacebookYouTubeInstagram Ciara MaxwellLinkedInIrish Stew LinksWebsiteInstagramLinkedInMedia Partner: IrishCentralEpisode Details: Season 8, Episode 3; Total Episode Count: 143

Shane Hannon & Cameron Hill bring you all the news from the sporting world as there is 5 Premier League matches taking place today, as well as the crucial Old Firm Derby in the SPFL between Celtic and Rangers. Leinster and Connacht are in action today following Ulster's dominating win over Munster last night in Belfast. The PDC World Darts Championship concludes today as Luke Litter looks to take his second World Championship in just 2 years as he takes on Gian Van Veen in Alexandra Palace in London.

The last Full Time Whistle of 2025 looked back at Connacht's loss to Ulster, Fiona Murtagh's homecoming to Maigh Cuilinn and everything else happening in sport.  Presented by John Mulligan and Sean Carley. The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

Lauren Salter and former Wales internationals Gareth Delve and Richie Rees reflect on the weekend's United Rugby Championship results including another win for the Dragons and a derby victory for Scarlets. Dragons climbed off the bottom of the table with a remarkable 48-28 victory over Connacht, ending a 15-month winless streak in the URC. Meanwhile, Scarlets won the first Welsh derby of the festive season after beating Cardiff 21-17 at the Arms Park, but Ospreys suffered a 26-10 defeat at home to Munster, meaning they'll be bottom of the league at Christmas.

During the second half of the show, George McDonagh and Darren Kelly were joined by: Andy Coen to look back on Loughrea's win over Slaughtneil in the AIB All-Ireland Senior Hurling Semi-Final; William Davies to review Connacht's BKT United Rugby Championship defeat to Dragons; And Cian O'Connell to chat about the Premier League.

RUGBY: Connacht captain Cian Prendergast with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC encounter with Ulster

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC encounter with Ulster

On this week's show (21st December 2025): Loughrea qualify for a first All-Ireland Senior Club Hurling Final in 19 years; Corinthians win their first Connacht Senior Rugby Cup in 15 seasons following a late Harry Rogers try against Galwegians; Connacht suffer major defeat to Dragons in United Rugby Championship; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

Three tries in the final 20 minutes dressed up the scoreboard in Rodney Parade on Saturday (20th December 2025). However, Connacht still suffered a humiliating defeat to the Dragons, who picked up their first win in this season's BKT United Rugby Championship. Sean Jansen's try salvaged a bonus point for the visitors to Wales, thanks to earlier five-pointers from Sam Gilbert and a Cian Prendergast brace. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy and William Davies. == Connacht's next game is at home to Ulster in the BKT URC next Saturday (27th December).  Kick-off at Dexcom Stadium is 5.30pm.

RUGBY: Corinthians captain Mark Boyle with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after their Connacht Senior Cup Final win over Galwegians

RUGBY: Corinthians head coach Ambrose Conboy with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their Connacht Senior Cup Final win over Galwegians

RUGBY: Corinthians 12-8 Galwegians (Connacht Senior Cup Final commentary with Galway Bay FM's William Davies and Alan Deegan)

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their URC defeat to Dragons

John Duggan is joined by Shane Hannon and Cameron Hill in studio to bring you all the news from around the sporting world in what is a massive day of Premier League action before Christmas and a big day for the URC with Munster and Connacht in action.

RUGBY: Connacht assistant coach Rod Seib with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC trip to Dragons

RUGBY: Connacht duo Caolin Blade and Chay Mullins with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their URC trip to Dragons

Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, Leinster prepare for a trio of big interpro derbies over the festive period,Brian O'Driscoll on how more and more teams are beating Leinster's blitz defence,And Richard Cockerill has been sacked by Georgia rugby after last weekend's shutout for Black Lion away to Connacht.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, just hours to go before Leinster take on Leicester in the Champions Cup.Munster head coach Clayton McMillan pulls no punches on last weekend's defeat to Bath,Ulster and Connacht name their teams for this weekend's Challenge Cup action,And everything you need to know ahead of a busy weekend of rugby.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

LGFA: Coláiste Bhaile Chláir manager Sarah Conneally with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after their Connacht PPS Senior A Final win over St. Attracta's Tubbercurry

LGFA: Coláiste Bhaile Chláir captain Alisha King with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after their Connacht PPS Senior A Final win over St. Attracta's Tubbercurry

LGFA: Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 1-5 St. Attracta's Tubbercurry 0-7 (Connacht PPS Senior A Final report with Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan)

In this episode of Radio Maria Ireland, Harry speaks with Kathryn, the Regional Leader of Youth 2000 in Connacht, about the upcoming Youth 2000 Christmas Retreat at Newbridge College. They discuss the retreat's theme, “Prepare the Way of the Lord”, the schedule of talks, workshops, reconciliation, adoration, and testimonies, as well as practical details for […] L'articolo Kathryn from Youth 2000 on the Newbridge Christmas Retreat proviene da Radio Maria.

Gareth Rhys Owen, Lauren Salter and Cennydd Davies reflect on the opening weekend of European rugby with the return of the Champions Cup and the Challenge Cup. Ospreys' comeback win over Connacht avoided a Welsh whitewash in Europe with Cardiff, Dragons and Scarlets all suffering defeat.

Connacht suffered a 24-21 defeat to Ospreys in their European Challenge Cup opener at Bridgend on Sunday evening. Despite building a 21-0 lead thanks to tries from Finlay Bealdham, Sean Jansen and Jack Aungier, with Sean Naughton kicking three conversions, Connacht shipped 24 consecutive points to ultimately leave Wales with only a losing bonus point. The commentary was by William Davies and Niall Shiel...  

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with David Wilson.Munster suffer an injury blow to their star fly-half.Connacht's Bundee Aki to skipper.And Nigel Owen's questions Eben Etzebeth's ban length.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

With the European EPCR Challenge Cup getting underway, Connacht begin with two games.  Their second fixture is on Saturday, 13th December, when Georgia's Black Lion visit Dexcom Stadium. Former Connacht player Conor McPhillips is the current Georgia attack coach, and he's very familiar with the upcoming visiting team. He caught up with Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == Connacht start with a trip to Wales to play Ospreys on Sunday (7th December 2025).  Kick-off at Brewery Field is 3.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Then the host Georgia's Black Lion the following Saturday at 8pm. Our Connacht rugby coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

Connacht begin their quest to deliver European silverware this Sunday (7th December 2025) when they travel to Wales to take on Ospreys in the opening round of the EPCR Challenge Cup. Both teams have serious ambitions about winning this competition, having reached the quarter-finals the last two seasons. Galway Bay FM's William Davies joined Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the contest, and also look at Ireland's 2027 Rugby World Cup draw. == Kick-off at Brewery Field on Sunday is 3.15pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM. Galway Bay FM's Connacht Rugby coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

RUGBY: Connacht back Sam Gilbert with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their European Challenge Cup trip to Ospreys

RUGBY: Connacht lineout & maul coach John Muldoon with Galway Bay FM's William Davies ahead of their European Challenge Cup trip to Ospreys

Calasanctius College Oranmore were crowned Connacht LGFA Senior Post-Primary Schools B Champions on Monday afternoon after a hard-fought 3-8 to 3-7 victory over Scoil Mhuire Strokestown in the final at the Centre of Excellence, Bekan on Monday afternoon (1st December). Oranmore held off a late comeback to be crowned champions by a single point in a thrilling final. The Calasanctius College manager, Eoghan Mullin, spoke to Galway Bay FM's John Mulligan after the game...

On this week's show (30th November 2025): Heartbreak for Maigh Cuilinn in Connacht Senior Men's Football Final; Kilkerrin-Clonberne and Caltra Cuans book All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Final places in Croke Park; Athenry senior camogie team will join them following their win over Dicksboro; Connacht deliver a five-star performance in the United Rugby Championship against the Sharks; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

RUGBY: Connacht captain Paul Boyle with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their URC win over the Sharks

RUGBY: Connacht  head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their 44-17 URC win over Sharks

FOOTBALL: Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins and Gareth Bradshaw look back on Maigh Cuilinn's defeat to Roscommon's St. Brigid's in the Connacht SFC Final

FOOTBALL: St. Brigid's 1-16 Maigh Cuilinn 1-14 (Connacht SFC Final commentary with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins and Gareth Bradshaw)

FOOTBALL: Maigh Cuilinn manager Cathal Clancy with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their Connacht SFC Final defeat to St. Brigid's

FOOTBALL: St. Brigid's 1-16 Maigh Cuilinn 1-14 (Connacht SFC match report with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty)

John Duggan is joined by Will O'Callaghan and Alanna Cunnane to bring you all of today's sporting news including a jam-packed Premier League slate today and the return of the United Rugby Championship with Munster and Connacht in action

Connacht produced their best performance since beating Lyon in the Challenge Cup last January with a stunning 27-point victory over South Africa's HollywoodBets Sharks on Saturday (29th November 2025) to pick up their second win in this season's BKT United Rugby Championship. Tries from Paul Boyle, Chay Mullins, Hugh Gavin, Matthew Devine and Sam Illo gave Stuart Lancaster's side a five-star result, moving them up to 10th, just one point outside the top-8. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Rob Murphy and Joe Healy. == Our Connacht Rugby Coverage is brought to you by 'Screene's On The Square.'

As the build-up continues to the AIB Connacht Senior Club Football Final between Maigh Cuilinn and Roscommon's St. Brigid's on Sunday (30th November 2025), Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins headed out to Moycullen Central School (Scoil Mhuire) to sample the atmosphere ahead of the BIG MATCH! Jonathan caught up with many excited pupils looking forward to cheering on Maigh Cuilinn, teacher and school's football coach Seán Flaherty, underage coach and Maigh Cuilinn GAA executive member Olivia Traynor and school principal Terry Kavanagh. But he started with everyone's favourite teacher and Maigh Cuilinn sharp shooter Dessie Conneely. == Throw-in at Dr. Hyde Park on Sunday is 1pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

It's the last-16 of the Connacht FA Cup and six games include Galway teams.  The Galway FA Women's Premier League also takes place, and there are Connacht championship games at under-18. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty.

In Andy Farrell's own words it was a "chaotic" 80 minutes in the Aviva Stadium last night as Ireland went down 13-24 to the visiting World Champions.In this Sunday Special of Rugby Daily, hear from Farrell, Rassie Erasmus, Irish players, and former Leinster and Connacht professional, Andy Dunne, straight after the final whistle.#Rugby Daily is on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, an update from Ireland camp ahead of this weekend's visit of Australia to Dublin,After an impressive summer and Rugby Championship showing, what's gone wrong for the Wallabies this November?And Cullie Tucker leaves Connacht after a decade with the province, as the Ireland under-20s plan for the future.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting