Podcasts about Connacht

On Friday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the URC, the international game and the women's game.Hugo Keenan returns for Leinster.Alex Usanov makes his first start.Connacht and Ulster set to clash in Belfast.Munster sign up an academy player.England name their W6Nations squad.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Bhí Colm De Buitléir ag teacht chun cinn trí na céimeanna i rugbaí An Ghaeltacht, agus ba é an chéad imreoir riamh ón gclub a chuaigh ar aghaidh chun imirt do Connacht. As teaghlach atá an-tógtha leis an rugbaí dó, d'imir a athair do Laighin ag leibhéal faoi aois agus imríonn a dheartháir do Connacht.Ag imirt mar leathchúlaí scroba agus leathchúlaí oscailte, d'imir sé do Corinthians agus tháinig sé tríd an gcóras i Connacht, ag tuilleamh a chéad chaipín sinsir i gcoinne Bordeaux Bègles sa Challenge Cup in 2018.Chuir gortuithe isteach ar a dhul chun cinn, agus d'fhág sé Connacht in 2021. Ina dhiaidh sin bhí sé mar chuid den fhoireann Terenure a bhuaigh a gcéad teideal AIL riamh in 2023.Colm De Buitléir came through the ranks at An Gaeltacht Rugby and was their first ever player to go on to play for Connacht. From a rugby obsessed family, his Dad played for Leinster underage and his brother plays for Connacht.At scrum half and out half he played for Corentians and came through at Connacht, earning his first senior cap against Bordeaux Beagles in the Challenge Cup in 2018. De Buitléar has been plagued with injuries but has learned valuable life lessons from each one, leaving Connacht in 2021, he was part of the Terenure team that won their first ever AIL title in 2023To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

ON THIS week's podcast, Kieran catches up with Bandon man Richie Holland about his new assistant manager role with Galway United.Holland has linked up with fellow West Cork man John Caulfield for the League of Ireland Premier Division club.When Caulfield was manager of Cork City (2014 to 2019), he handed Holland a coaching break in 2017. Nine years on, the two join forces, this time with the Connacht club.Also on the show, we look back at Cork's heavy defeat to Derry (1-31 to 0-14) in National Football League Division 2.John Cleary's side are still in the promotion race but this could be a damaging result later in the campaign.Ben O'Connor's hurlers continued their Division 1A winning form in beating Kilkenny. They go into the clash with Limerick in good spirits.Joe Carroll's LGFA are one win from a Division 1 final too after victory over Waterford.All this and more on this week's Star Sport Podcast. Watch above. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, by using the player below or by searching 'Southern Star Sport Podcast' wherever you get yours.Follow our hosts on X: @matt_hurley01 and @KieranMcC_SSProduced by Matthew Hurley***The Star Sport Podcast is brought to you in association with Access Credit Union.Access Credit Union - Where your bank really does matter. Choose Credit Union, Choose Local, Choose Community. For more visit www.accesscu.ie Subscribe to The Southern Str's digital edition for less than €2 per week via https://subscribe.southernstar.ie/plans Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

RUGBY: Closing Moments of Connacht 15-10 URC win over Glasgow Warriors with Rob Murphy and Joe Healy

RUGBY: Connacht captain Paul Boyle with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their URC victory over Glasgow Warriors

RUGBY: Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy after their URC victory over Glasgow Warriors

In their first year in existence, Clonfert College Ballinasloe secured provincial hurling silverware at the Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan on Monday (2nd March 2026) as they came from behind to overcome CBS Roscommon in a sudden-death penalty contest. Cillian Ó Tuairisg's goal brought the Galway side back in contention as they finished all square after 60 mins (1-12 apiece) and extra-time (1-16 apiece).  It needed seven penalties each to secure a 3-2 victory and send Clonfert College into an All-Ireland semi-final next Saturday (7th March). Afterwards, Clonfert manager Emmet Mahony shared his thoughts on the victory. == Clonfert College Ballinasloe will battle Tipperary's St. Joseph's College, Borrisoleigh in the All-Ireland Senior C hurling semi-final. Throw-in at Banagher on Saturday is 1pm.

There'll be a guaranteed Galway winner in the 2026 Connacht FA Junior Cup following Monday's (2nd March) semi-final draw. League leaders Colga will host Mervue United, while Salthill Devon head to Moyne Villa. Colga knocked out defending champions Castlebar Celtic 1-0 in yesterday's quarter-final (1st March) and afterwards, manager Peter Greaney chatted to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty. == In the Shield semi-finals, Kinvara United head to Sligo's Ballymote Celtic; and Galway Hibernians are on the road to Roscommon's Cloonfad United. All ties are currently scheduled for Sunday, 5th April.

RUGBY: Galway Bay FM's Joe Healy looks back on Connacht's URC win over Glasgow Warriors with Rob Murphy

Portumna Community Schools' Captain Conor Murray spoke to Darren Kelly after his side were crowned Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B Hurling Champions for the second time in three years, after a 1-18 to 0-13 victory over Holy Rosary College Mountbellew at St.Croans GAA Grounds, Enfield on Saturday afternoon.

Portumna Community Schools' joint-manager Kevin Hanney spoke to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after victory over Holy Rosary College Mountbellew in the Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B Hurling Final played at St.Croan's GAA Grounds, Enfield on Saturday afternoon...

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has news of the Premier League, the Champions and the League of Ireland.Dublin derby preview as Bohemians host fierce rivals Shamrock Rovers at Dalymount Park, with live commentary coverage.Full breakdown of tonight's crucial fixtures across the League of Ireland Premier and First Divisions.Major sanctions handed to Drogheda United following supporter damage to facilities during their clash with Dundalk.Government update as Patrick O'Donovan confirms funding pause on artificial pitches has been lifted.Key early-season pressure building on several clubs as title hopefuls look to find form.Connacht derby preview and squad updates as western rivals prepare for a crucial showdown.Six English clubs discover their knockout path in the UEFA Champions League last-16 draw.Injury concerns grow around Evan Ferguson ahead of Ireland's vital World Cup playoff against Czechia.Contract boost for Brentford as head coach Keith Andrews commits his long-term future.European roundup as Celtic secure a historic win in Germany but exit Europe on aggregate.Progress in continental competition for Nottingham Forest despite a nervy second-leg defeat to Fenerbahce.Team news concerns for Liverpool as Florian Wirtz faces time on the sidelines.Relegation fears intensify for Wolves as they prepare for a must-win clash.Top-four ambitions continue for Aston Villa as they aim to strengthen their Premier League position.Expert analysis, manager reactions, and everything you need ahead of a packed weekend of football at home and abroad.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

HURLING: Portumna Community School manager Kevin Hanney with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of the Connacht Senior B Final against Holy Rosary College Mountbellew

HURLING: Holy Rosary College Mountbellew manager David Concannon with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of the Connacht Senior B Final against Portumna Community School

Dave and Fionnuala dig into a new RIP.ie survey that has everyone talking, from Connacht clocking double Dublin's numbers to people in Kerry hitting a staggering 10 funerals in 12 months.What age are you and how many funerals have you been to?

Pita Ahki is living proof that careers aren't always built in a straight line.From struggling for opportunities in New Zealand and watching contracts dry up, to being told by Toulouse doctors that he had a “bad knee” and might not even get signed — Ahki's journey could have gone very differently. Instead, he backed himself, took the gamble, and went on to become a 5x Top 14 champion and 2x Champions Cup winner in one of the toughest competitions in world rugby.In this episode of What a Lad, Pita opens up about the tough years at the Blues and Hurricanes, asking Super Rugby teams for any opportunity just to stay in the system, nearly walking away from the game after failing a medical in France, and the sliding doors moment that changed everything.In this episode, we cover…- Growing up in Auckland and the Kelston Boys brotherhood- Making NZ U20s and starting NPC straight out of school- The struggles of injury battles while trying to crack it- Asking Super Rugby teams for wider training — and getting nothing- Taking a six-month deal at Connacht just to stay alive in the game- Flying to Toulouse, signing a pre-contract, and being told he had a “bad knee”- Nearly walking away from rugby - Starting a Top 14 final and chasing that feeling year after year- Winning 5 Top 14 titles and 2 Champions Cups- Life in France, the culture, and playing with Antoine Dupont- Representing Tonga at a Rugby World Cup- Why he returned to the blues- And of course his memory of the classic Pita Pit prank!This episode is a deep dive into resilience, growth, sacrifice, and what it really takes to turn rejection into legacy. It's honest, reflective, and full of perspective from a man who's seen both sides of the game. Pita is a champion man, such a legend and it's awesome seeing him back out there in Super Rugby! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up today, the Irish provinces welcome back a number of players ahead of the return of the URC, in this: the Six Nations fallow week.The stats behind Jamison Gibson-Park's massive impact against England,And Eddie Jones claims Steve Borthwick's overconfidence is to blame for England's back-to-back defeats to Scotland and Ireland.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Connacht Coach John Muldoon and back-rower Paul Boyle speak to William Davies ahead of Connacht's United Rugby Championship clash with Glasgow Warriors at Dexcom Stadium on Saturday.

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews Monday night's League of Ireland Premier Division clash between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk at Tallaght Stadium, as the champions of the Premier and First Divisions meet in a rearranged opener.Dundalk look to build on their unbeaten return to the top flight, while Shamrock Rovers come in off the back of a 2-0 win over St Patrick's Athletic.The latest on Michael Noonan's collapsed move to Hoffenheim, with Shamrock Rovers clarifying their position following reports of a complaint involving the player's agent.Fallout from the flare incidents at Oriel Park during Dundalk's draw with Drogheda United, as Sport Minister Patrick O'Donovan considers potential legislative action.Transfer news as former Drogheda United striker Frantz Pierrot signs for Galway United ahead of a Connacht derby with Sligo Rovers.Arsenal restore their five-point Premier League lead with a commanding north London derby win over Tottenham, with reaction from Mikel Arteta and Igor Tudor.Liverpool leave it late against Nottingham Forest thanks to Alexis Mac Allister, as Arne Slot admits his side were fortunate.The latest from Crystal Palace, Fulham and Sunderland as the Premier League weekend drama continues.A preview of Everton versus Manchester United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium, as Michael Carrick comes up against former United boss David Moyes.We round up the Scottish Premiership title race involving Celtic, Rangers and Hearts, plus all the key results from the Women's FA Cup, EFL and news from Italy.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

In this episode of 'Back Seat Pundits' former Connacht and Ireland fullback, Gavin Duffy, joined Susanna Mollen as they travelled to the new Dexcom Stadium!On their way, they discuss Ireland's game against Italy, the online discourse around the outhalf position, and look forward to England in Twickenham. All with thanks to Renault Ireland | #RethinkRenault

As the 2026 National Football League reaches its midpoint, Connacht rivals Galway and Roscommon face off on Saturday (21st February 2026) in Round 4, with the winner effectively guaranteed Division One survival. The Rossies sit on four points, one ahead of the Tribesmen, who came from 12 points down to draw with Kerry last week.  When they last met in the league in Salthill, the visitors won 0-9 to 0-8 in 2023. Two years previously, Galway were 2-16 to 1-13 victors in what was the final season in maroon and white for Tuam Stars' Gary O'Donnell.  The former Galway captain joined up with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to look ahead to the game. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 7pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Following their 12-point comeback to draw with Kerry last week, Galway welcome Connacht rivals Roscommon on Saturday (21st February 2026) in Round 4 of the National Football League. The in-form Rossies have beaten Monaghan and Armagh to sit in second place on four points, one ahead of the Tribesmen. Roscommon won the last league clash in Salthill back in 2023.  Two years previously, goals from Paul Kelly and Tomo Culhane gave the maroon and white a 2-16 to 1-13 result. New Galway captain John Maher caught up with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins ahead of the fixture, which will be his first appearance in Salthill since a serious injury suffered in last year's county semi-final victory for Salthill-Knocknacarra against Corofin. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 7pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Following their 12-point comeback to draw with Kerry last week, Galway welcome Connacht rivals Roscommon on Saturday (21st February 2026) in Round 4 of the National Football League. The in-form Rossies have beaten Monaghan and Armagh to sit in second place on four points, one ahead of the Tribesmen. Roscommon won the last league clash in Salthill back in 2023.  Two years previously, goals from Paul Kelly and Tomo Culhane gave the maroon and white a 2-16 to 1-13 result. Roscommon captain Diarmuid Murtagh acknowledged the year had begun in ideal fashion. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 7pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Welcome to Friday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up today, Ireland captain Caelan Doris on the difficult week that was following last Thursday's defeat to France,Andy Farrell reveals that a couple of Ireland legends came into camp this week ahead of the visit of Italy to Dublin.New contracts for key Connacht players ahead of next season,And you don't want to miss Brian O'Driscoll's brilliant assessment of where Irish rugby is at right now.This is Rugby Daily on Off The Ball, with Bank of Ireland, a proud sponsor of Irish rugby. Never stop competing.

St. Joseph's The Bish came up just short in the Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B Football Final on Friday (13th February 2026) as a strong St. Nathy's from Roscommon were five-point winners at the Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan. Shane Rather struck a second-half goal to bring the Galway side back into contention, but their opponents were always in front.  Dean Casey set up both goals for James Cassidy and Oran Frain. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Ollie Turner and Kevin Dwyer.

University of Galway Fitzgibbon Cup manager Frank Lohan and Presentation College Athenry joint hurling manager Mike Finn join Paul on this week's podcast.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

The last Galway team standing in this year's Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior Football championship contest their provincial decider this Friday (13th February 2026). St. Joseph's College The Bish battle St. Nathy's Ballaghaderreen at the Connacht GAA Centre of Excellence. It's not the first time they've met this campaign, with the Roscommon college prevailing 3-7 to 0-12 in the group stages.  But St. Joseph's have responded with two victories, including a 4-12 to 1-13 victory over Ballyhaunis Community School in the semi-final two weeks ago. Leading up to the game, St. Joseph's The Bish manager Brian Madden has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at the Connacht GAA Centre, Bekan on Friday is 7pm.

The Galway League play their biggest game in over two decades this Sunday (15th February 2026) when they host Limerick District League in the Oscar Traynor Trophy Final. Back in 2005, Waterford beat the Tribesmen, their fifth final defeat since their only title success back in 1971. After coming through Roscommon, Mayo and Sligo-Leitrim to win the Connacht title, Galway were impressive in dispatching defending champions Wexford 4-1 in the semi-final, with Enda Curran getting a hat-trick.  Now they must take down last year's runners-up to end a 55-year famine. Leading up to the game, Galway manager Brendan O'Connor has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

RUGBY: Corrib head coach Tom Smyth with Galway Bay FM's William Davies following their Connacht Junior Cup quarter-final loss to Creggs

RUGBY: Creggs backs coach Shane Leyden with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their Connacht junior quarter-final victory over Corrib

RUGBY: Creggs backs coach Shane Leyden with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after their Connacht Junior Cup quarter-final win over Corrib

During the second half of the programme, George chatted to Noel Mannion about Ireland's Six Nations defeat to France; Sean Walsh on Presentation Athenry's Connacht success and the hurling weekend; plus the launch of the Kilcolgan Castle Connacht Derby.

Ahead of next Saturday's Connacht Judo Championship in Ballinfoyle Community Centre, Paul Pender joined Ollie Turner on 'Saturday Sport' to speak about Judo within the county, as well as looking ahead to a bumper day of action next weekend. The event will see 200 competitors descend on Galway City. It will be run as a dual event across the day, as the Connacht Mini Mon, for the younger grade, which focuses on participation, fun and development in a supportive environment, will run alongside the Connacht Closed Championship. The weigh-ins will begin on Saturday between 9 and 9:30 am, with the Minimon's getting underway at 10 am, before Senior Championships begin around midday.  

RUGBY: Connacht's Sean Jansen with Galway Bay FM's William Davies after Ireland XV's loss to England 'A' in Thomond Park

  Head Coach Cullie Tucker has named the Ireland XV Match Day Squad for Friday night's clash against England 'A' at Thomond Park (Kick-off 7.15pm, live on Premier Sports). Connacht's Billy Bohan has been named at prop in a front row that contains Gus McCarthy and Scott Wilson, while Charlie Irvine and Fineen Wycherley are behind them. Cullie Tucker has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's William Davies. == On the bench, Connacht are represented by Jack Aungier, Paul Boyle, Matthew Devine, Cathal Forde and Sean Jansen.

Presentation Athenry are the defending Connacht champions and are chasing a 14th title overall.  Joint manager Gary Moroney, who oversees the side along with Mike Finn and Ronan Badger, has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly.

HURLING: St. Raphael's manager Francis Forde with Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly ahead of their Connacht PPS Senior A Final against Presentation Athenry

In the second hour, George was joined by Andy Coen to chat about the Galway senior hurlers defeat to Cork; by Jason Byrne to look back on Galway footballers and their win over Armagh; and William Davies to chat about Connacht beating Zebre and the Six Nations.

RUGBY: Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy and William Davies react to Connacht's dramatic 31-15 victory over Zebre in the URC

RUGBY: Zebre 15-31 Connacht (URC match report with Galway Bay FM's Rob Murphy)

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.   

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

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