Podcasts about Kilkenny

Former Turloughmore manager Joe Hession and Paul review Galway's comprehensive victory over Kilkenny in the National Hurling League. The lads also look ahead to Pres Athenry's Croke Cup final against St Kieran's.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

Group tours are one of the most popular ways to experience Ireland – especially for travelers who want to see a lot without worrying about driving, directions, or logistics. Nearly half of overseas visitors explore Ireland this way, which means coaches crisscross the island daily, bringing travelers to castles, coastlines, and charming towns. But what is it actually like to travel around Ireland on a coach tour? And how do you make sure the tour you choose matches the experience you want? This National Secondary road to the Cliffs of Moher is just wide enough for tour buses to squeeze past each other. This article is based on podcast episode 329 featuring Clodagh FitzGerald, a professional tour guide in Ireland.Use the player below to listen or scroll to continue reading the article and get resource links. [powerpoint] Group Tours in Ireland: How Coach Travel Works Professional tour guide Clodagh Fitzgerald spends her days leading travelers around Ireland, and she describes the role as wearing many hats. A guide becomes the storyteller, problem solver, travel advisor, and sometimes even the group timekeeper. Each tour follows a planned itinerary, and the guide's job is to help travelers understand what they're seeing along the way – sharing history, culture, geography, and the little details that make Ireland special. For travelers, the biggest benefit is simple: someone else handles the logistics. Typical coach tours include: Transportation across Ireland A knowledgeable guide providing commentary Pre-booked accommodations Select included attractions Some scheduled meals Planned sightseeing stops Instead of worrying about navigation or parking, travelers can simply enjoy the journey. How to Choose the Right Group Tour in Ireland Not all tours are created equal. Before booking, it's important to carefully review the itinerary and details. A few things experienced guides recommend travelers check: Length of the Tour Consider how much time you actually want to spend in Ireland. If you're traveling from North America, it's wise to arrive at least one day before the tour begins to recover from jet lag and adjust to the time difference. Starting a tour the same day you land can mean spending the first day tired, disoriented, and missing out on the experience. What Is Included (and What Isn't) Tour itineraries often use wording like “see” or “visit.” Those two words can mean very different things. See often means you'll drive past the attraction. Visit usually means the group will stop and go inside. Reading the itinerary carefully helps avoid disappointment later. Hotel Locations Some tours stay in city centers, while others stay outside town. Neither is wrong, but the location affects your free time. If you want to explore pubs, shops, or restaurants in the evening, staying in or near the town center makes that much easier. Built-In Free Time Even on a group tour, it's nice to explore on your own. Many itineraries include: Free evenings Independent sightseeing time Opportunities to shop or explore small towns This balance lets travelers enjoy the structure of a tour while still having personal travel moments. What to Pack for a Coach Tour in Ireland Travelers forget things on every tour, but a few items come up again and again. Some essentials to pack include: A washcloth – not all Irish hotels provide them Prescription medications (always in carry-on luggage) Familiar over-the-counter medicine you normally use Earplugs or headphones for comfort on the coach Weather layers and rain protection Ireland's weather can change quickly, even in summer. Packing for rain – no matter the forecast – is always a smart move. Understanding Group Travel Dynamics Coach tours bring together travelers from different places and backgrounds. That's part of the fun, but it also means being mindful of the group. A few simple habits make the experience smoother for everyone: Be on time when the group departs Keep phone calls and music quiet on the coach Pay attention when the guide explains timing and stops Respect shared travel spaces Tours run on schedules, and if one person is late, the entire group may be affected. But the flip side of traveling together is the camaraderie that often develops. By the end of a tour, many travelers have formed friendships, shared photos, and even planned future trips together. Three Places Travelers Wish They Had More Time When tours move quickly, certain destinations leave visitors wishing they could stay longer. These three locations consistently top the list. Kilkenny Often called Ireland's medieval capital, Kilkenny is packed with winding streets, historic buildings, and excellent local shops. Many tours stop for only a short visit to see Kilkenny Castle, but the town rewards travelers who slow down and explore. Things to see and do: Tour Kilkenny Castle Walk the Medieval Mile Visit St. Canice's Cathedral Browse artisan shops and cafés Dingle Located on the spectacular Dingle Peninsula, this colorful harbor town is full of personality. Many tours visit as a quick stop during a scenic drive, but travelers often wish they had more time to enjoy the town itself. Highlights include: Traditional music pubs Boat tours in Dingle Bay The Dingle Distillery Walking along the harbor It's a place where spending the evening, rather than just an hour, can completely change the experience. Kylemore Abbey Set against the dramatic landscape of Connemara, Kylemore Abbey is far more than just a quick photo stop. The estate includes: The Victorian walled gardens Woodland and lakeside walks The Gothic church The abbey itself While some tours allow only a short visit, travelers often say they could easily spend an entire day exploring the grounds. About Clodagh FitzGerald Clodagh is a professional tour guide who leads coach tours across Ireland throughout the travel season. Her experience guiding international travelers offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective on how group tours operate and how visitors can make the most of them. Clodagh has previously joined the podcast to share her tips for Kinsale and Waterford. The post Group Tours in Ireland: What to Expect and How to Choose the Right Coach Tour appeared first on Ireland Family Vacations.

There's no beating about the bush, it was a bad night for Kilkenny in Salthill but to quote the Dark Knight, the night is always darkest before the dawn.As well as that we talk about Cork's defeat to Limerick and we examine Wexford's performance against Clare.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Andy Comerford gives his thoughts on the NHL game Kilkenny v Galway to Ciaran Neary on CRKC 09.03.2026

Acclaimed short fiction writers Sarah Hall, Jonathan Escoffery, and Niamh Mulvey on building immersive worlds in compressed spaces, grounding stories in real human stakes, and writing openings and endings that transform both character and reader.   Timestamps: 00:01:06 Sarah Hall (from Episode 161) 00:14:43 Jonathan Escoffery (from Episode 56) 00:26:42 Niamh Mulvey (previously unreleased conversation) You'll learn: Sarah Hall's “keyhole” approach to short stories — and how the unseen world beyond the scene gives a story its depth. Why trusting your preoccupations beats forcing a theme, and how over-awareness of your own subject can kill the fiction. A technique for thickening a thin first draft: telescope into your character's childhood, then out to their future. Why Jonathan Escoffery believes stories without real-world stakes will lose to equally crafted stories that engage with the world, every time. How Escoffery pairs imagination with lived emotional experience to make unfamiliar settings resonate — and why personal growth feeds artistic growth. What choosing a linked story collection over a novel taught Escoffery about pacing, pause, and propulsive energy. Why Niamh Mulvey thinks showing off your best writing in an opening is a mistake — and what to do instead (start specific, name a character, put two people in relation). A prompt for finding your story's urgency: ask “why this moment?” and aim for the energy of really good gossip. How character desire shapes place and plot at the same time, so setting becomes what your character wants rather than backdrop. Mulvey's “third element” — a character, object, or event seeded early that can emerge later to unlock your ending. Resources & Links: Join our LWS community! Sarah's full episode and notes Jonathan's full episode and notes If I Survive You by Jonathan Escoffery Hearts and Bones: Love Songs for Late Youth by Niamh Mulvey The Amendments by Niamh Mulvey Sombrero Fallout by Richard Brautigan   About Sarah Hall: Sarah Hall is one of the UK's most talented authors. Twice nominated for the Man Booker Prize, the first and only writer to win the BBC National Short Story Award twice, she has written ten highly acclaimed novels and short story collections. About Jonathan Escoffery: Jonathan Escoffery is the author of the linked story collection If I Survive You, a New York Times and Booklist Editor's Choice, an IndieNext Pick, and a National Bestseller. His stories have appeared in The Paris Review, Oprah Daily, Electric Literature, Zyzzyva, AGNI, Pleiades, American Short Fiction, Prairie Schooner, Passages North, and elsewhere. About Niamh Mulvey: Niamh Mulvey is from Kilkenny, Ireland. Her short fiction has been published in The Stinging Fly, Banshee and Southword and was shortlisted for the Seán O'Faoláin Prize for Short Fiction 2020. Her short story collection Hearts and Bones: Love Songs for Late Youth was published by Picador. The Amendments is her first novel. For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

Sean Walsh reports from Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening as Galway defeated Kilkenny in the National Hurling League Division 1A.

Carlow Manager Pat Bennett on his side's likely relegation, Brian Dowling on Kildare driving on and James Hickey on what he makes of it all.Carlow have one last league game left but even a win against Dublin may not be enough, for Kildare they have secured their place in 1-B for next year and have an outside chance of making the final.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Rachel Sheehan caught up with Cork Camogie manager Ger Manley to hear his thoughts following the Rebel county's first win in the Camogie Leagues this year. Rachel also caught up with Cork Captain Meabh Cahalane to get her reaction to an impressive away winGAA on Off The Ball

Galway's Ronan Glennon spoke to Sean Walsh after his sides impressive 0-35 to 0-17 victory over Kilkenny in the National Hurling League on Saturday evening at Pearse Stadium.

Galway Senior Hurling Manager Micheal Donoghue speaks to Sean Walsh after victory over Kilkenny in the National Hurling League Division 1A on Saturday evening at Pearse Stadium.

Sean Walsh, Andy Coen and Cyril Farrell reflect on Galway's comprehensive victory over Kilkenny in the National Hurling League Division 1A at Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening...

The Commentary from Galway's convincing National Hurling League Division 1A victory over Kilkenny at Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening, by Sean Walsh, Cyril Farrell, Andy Coen and Niall Canavan.

Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng spoke to the media after a 0-35 to 0-17 loss to Galway in the National Hurling League Division 1A at Pearse Stadium on Saturday evening.

Kilkenny endured a miserable night in Galway losing 35 points to 17, it means relegation is a real threat to the Cats.  We hear from Derek Lyng and het analysis from Mickey Walsh and freind of the podcast from Galway Sean Walsh.Elsewhere Cork lost out to Limerick and get the thoughts of Ben O'Connor and John Kiely.As well as all that we get reaction to another great comeback by St Kieran's.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

This week on The Knock On, KCLR Sport's weekly rugby podcast, Stephen Byrne is joined by Tom Crotty of Carlow Rugby Club, James Blanchfield from Kilkenny RFC, and Paddy Browne of Tullow RFC to break down all the latest action from across the local rugby scene.Kilkenny's Promotion Party: The Kilkenny Women are officially Division 2 bound! After a clinical 36–0 dismantling of MU Barnhall, they've secured the Leinster League Div 3 title with a game to spare. We also discuss the big news off the pitch as Steve Ashmore is confirmed as Director of Rugby for next season.Carlow's Super Sunday: Oak Park is buzzing after the J2s claimed their league title in a gritty win over Kilkenny. We also pay tribute to Wes Shirley, who looks set to hang up the boots after a legendary shift. Plus, we recap the Men's 1st XV's physical 21–0 win over Kilkenny and the ongoing success of the Bees' inclusive team.Tullow's Tightrope Walk: It was a week of extremes at the Black Gates. After a high-scoring win over Wexford, a heavy defeat to Suttonians has left the 1sts fighting for their Division 1A survival. Can they find their form before a daunting trip to title-contenders Boyne?Towns Cup Preview: It's Round 2 of the Provincial Towns Cup this Sunday! We preview the massive local derbies: Tullow vs. Kilkenny at the Black Gates and Carlow vs. Wicklow at Oak Park.We also bring you all the latest youth rugby news and updates from around the region.All that and more on The Knock On.

This week on Galway Bay Fm's weekly podcast, Hurling Chat, Johnny Coen joins Niall & Sean to: · Review Galway's win over Waterford · Look forward to Galway v Kilkenny next Saturday · Review the rest of Div 1A Games, with wins for Cork & Limerick · Glance at games involving Dublin & Kildare (Leinster Championship opponents) · Quick look ahead to St Flannan's v Pres Athenry Galway Bay FM's Hurling Chat Podcast is available every Wednesday. 

Sports journalist John Fallon reviews Galway's victory over Waterford in round five of the National Hurling League. Meanwhile, former GAA President Nickey Brennan takes a look at Galway's clash with Kilkenny this weekend. 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

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.

-00.40 Review of big rugby match between England and Ireland, -12.30 Discussion on progress made by Clare Camogie after two games in the league.  -21.50 Special guest today is former Kilkenny star Adrian Ronan who looks ahead to the hurling season. -Originally broadcast on SBCR 28th February 2026

In the first of our new series, we look back on some of the great teams and sports people to represent Kilkenny.Here, we pay homage to the senior county final winning teams of Graigue Ballycallan in 1998 and 2000 as well as the Leinster champions and All-Ireland finalists of 2000/2001.Speaking at the club's medals night, where the under-21 county champions of 2025 were also celebrated, we caught up with Adrian 'Ronnie' Ronan, Eddie Brennan, James Young, Michael Dermody and the Hoyne clan.

The vigilance committee may be after Oisin who picked up a hamstring at soccer meaning Eddie and Mickey are left running the show.They deep dive into Kilkenny's defeat to Cork and discuss the rest of the weekend's action.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny

Brian Nicholson, Kilkenny sheep farmer and Sheep Enterprise Winner in the Teagasc/FBD Environmental Sustainability Awards 2024; Terry Carroll, Teagasc Drystock Advisor; Frances McHugh & John Casey, Teagasc Forestry Development Department; and Michael Healy-Rae TD, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, joined Mark Gibson on the latest podcast version of the Signpost Series to discuss incorporating agroforestry into a farming system and the linkages between forestry and other schemes including BISS, organics, ACRES etc. To view the webinar:https://youtu.be/5t71zd_cWe0 To register for future webinars go to:https://www.teagasc.ie/corporate-events/sustainable-agriculture-webinars/                        For more podcasts from the Signpost Series: https://www.teagasc.ie/signpostpodcast/ 

Sean Carley looks back at the sporting weekend, which includes: The Galway Hurlers' second win in a row at home to Waterford The Galway Footballers' draw in Ballyshannon Portumna's Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B Hurling Championship Final victory over Holy Rosary College, Mountbellew The Galway Camogie Team's defeat to Waterford Connacht's dramatic late victory over top-of-the-table Glasgow Warriors in the URC Galway United's win over Sligo Rovers in the 100th Connacht Derby Local Soccer Basketball The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game-changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier! Weekend results below... Gaelic Games   National Football League Division 1  Donegal 1-17 Galway 0-20  Kerry 1-18 Monaghan 0-7  Mayo 2-17 Armagh 0-22  Dublin 1-21 Roscommon 2-7  National Football League Division 2  Louth 1-22 Cavan 1-12  Tyrone 0-28 Offaly 2-13  Meath 1-21 Kildare 0-10  Derry 1-31 Cork 0-14  National Football League Division 3  Down 1-18 Fermanagh 1-15  Laois 3-16 Westmeath 1-13  Clare 1-21 Limerick 1-12  Wexford 0-16 Sligo 1-7  National Football League Division 4  Antrim 2-18 Wicklow 1-14  London 3-16 Waterford 2-13  Longford 1-19 Carlow 1-14  Tipperary 1-18 Leitrim 0-8   National Hurling League Division 1A  Galway 2-18 Waterford 0-16  Limerick 2-19 Offaly 0-17  Cork 3-12 Kilkenny 1-15   National Hurling League Division 1B  Clare 1-28 Carlow 0-18  Kildare 3-24 Down 1-23  Dublin 1-31 Antrim 1-16  National Hurling League Division 2  London 3-8 Derry 0-14  Meath 0-20 Mayo 1-15  Laois 1-23 Westmeath 0-17  National Hurling League Division 3  Roscommon 1-16 Tyrone 0-19  Donegal 3-20 Louth 1-10  Wicklow 5-14 Fermanagh 0-7  National Hurling League Division 4  Longford 3-18 Lancashire 0-12  Leitrim 0-20 Cavan 0-17  Warwickshire 3-11 Monaghan 0-13   Ladies National Football League Division 1  Galway 1-11 Kerry 1-9  Kildare 4-8 Meath 1-10  Cork 1-12 Waterford 3-5  Armagh 2-11 Dublin 2-11  Ladies National Football League Division 2  Tyrone 4-9 Wexford 3-8  Cavan 2-9 Monaghan 1-9  Donegal 0-9 Mayo 0-8  Tipperary 3-8 Westmeath 0-8  Ladies National Football League Division 3  Louth 0-15 Antrim 0-5  Clare 1-12 Limerick 1-8  Roscommon 4-4 Laois 0-12  Fermanagh 1-10 Down 2-6  Ladies National Football League Division 4  Sligo 2-9 Offaly 1-7  Leitrim 2-12 Derry 3-8  Wicklow 1-27 Kilkenny 0-0  Carlow 4-13 Longford 0-3   National Camogie League Division 1A  Waterford 0-12 Galway 1-5  National Camogie League Division 1B  Dublin 2-9 Wexford 0-10  Offaly 3-12 Down 0-10  Clare 3-8 Limerick 2-8  National Camogie League Division 2  Derry 0-12 Westmeath 0-10  Kerry 1-12 Carlow 1-9  Meath 2-16 Laois 1-8  National Camogie League Division 3  Armagh 2-10 Kildare 1-6  Tyrone 4-6 Roscommon 0-14  National Camogie League Division 3B  Monaghan 4-11 Louth 1-4  Mayo 6-8 Donegal 2-3   Minor A Camogie Championship  Galway 3-10 Cork 1-12   Connacht Post Primary Schools Senior B Hurling Championship Final  Portumna Community School 1-18 Holy Rosary College Mountbellew 0-13    Soccer  Connacht Junior Men's Cup Quarterfinals  Maree/Oranmore 1 Moyne Villa 2  Ballinahown 4 Mervue United 5  Colga 1 Castlebar Celtic 0  Salthill Devon 3 Castlerea Celtic 0  Connacht Junior Men's Shield  Galway Hibs 2 Corofin United 1  Kinvara United 3 Lough Harps 0  Lillis Cup  West United 0 Cois Fharraige 1  Bearna na Forbacha 4 Mervue United B 3  FAI Youth Cup  Lakewood Athletic 5 Maree/Oranmore 0  League of Ireland Premier Division  Galway United 1 Sligo Rovers 0  Derry City 4 Waterford 2  Drogheda United 1 Shelbourne 2  St. Patrick's Athletic 4 Dundalk 0  Bohemians 3 Shamrock Rovers 2  League of Ireland First Division  Athlone Town 2 Wexford FC 2  Cobh Ramblers 1 Finn Harps 1  Cork City 1 Bray Wanderers 0  Kerry FC 1 Longford Town 1  UCD 2 Treaty United 0  English Premier League  Wolves 2 Aston Villa 0  Bournemouth 1 Sunderland 1  Burnley 3 Brentford 4  Liverpool 5 West Ham 2  Newcastle 2 Everton 3  Leeds United 0 Manchester City 1  Brighton 2 Nottingham Forest 1  Fulham 2 Tottenham 1  Manchester United 2 Crystal Palace 1  Arsenal 2 Chelsea 1  Scottish Premiership  Dundee FC 3 Hibernian 3  Falkirk 5 Kilmarnock 1  Hearts 1 Aberdeen 0  Livingston 1 St. Mirren 1  Motherwell 2 Dundee United 0  Rangers 2 Celtic 2    Rugby  United Rugby Championship  Connacht 15 Glasgow Warriors 10  Cardiff 8 Leinster 7  Munster 21 Zebre 7  Ospreys 21 Ulster 10  Edinburgh 24 Scarlets 19  Lions 24 Stormers 10  Bulls 41 Sharks 0-12  Dragons 15 Benetton 15  All-Ireland League Division 2A  Corinthians 38 Old Crescent 27  Ballymena 16 Shannon 10  Barnhall 28 Banbridge 14   Dungannon 33 Cashel 31  Greystones 36 Wanderers 26  With 4 games to go, and with a Corinthians win, and a Wanderers loss, Corinthians have cut the gap to Wanderers to two points.  Corinthians host Greystones next Saturday at 2:30.   All-Ireland League Division 2B  Galwegians 19 Sligo 0  UL Bohs 35 Clogher Valley 28  Enniscorthy 34 Rainey 24  Navan 38 Buccaneers 10  Malone 52 Skerries 21  Women's All-Ireland League Division 1  Galwegians 44 Cooke 17  Railway Union 41 Tullow 5  Wicklow 27 Old Belvedere 15  Blackrock 62 Ballincollig 12  UL Bohs 47 Ennis 19  After 15 games played, Galwegians are in 5th place on 36 points.  17 behind 4th placed Old Belvedere.  Galwegians host Tullow next Saturday at 5 pm.   Connacht J1B League Semi Finals  Corinthians 2nds 52 Sligo 2nds 5  Westport 43 Ballinrobe 7   Connacht J1B League Relegation Play off  University of Galway 38 Creggs 2nds 0   Connacht J1C League Semi Finals  Monivea 25 Ballina 2nds 7  Corrib 15 Loughrea 0    Basketball  National Basketball League Men's Division 1  Maigh Cuilinn 84 Maree 77  Maree 80 ND Audit Portlaoise Panthers 72  National Basketball League Women's Division 1  University of Galway 85 Moy Tolka Rovers 55   2029 EuroBasket Pre-Qualifiers   Ireland 75 Azerbaijan 76 

Cork overcame Kilkenny 3-12 to 1-15 at UMC Nowlan Park w3hile Carlow lost out to Clare.We've got reaction from both games.

There was a galaxy of stars at the launch of the Na Cait Óga Kilkenny Golf Classic at Kilkenny Gold Club.  The event raises vital funds of the running of Kilkenny's GAA academy. Kilkenny under 20 manager Henry Shefflin and his former teammates Jackie Tyrrell and Richie Power were amongst those in attendance and spoke to us. The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny

A family-owned managed print services provider is among the first in Ireland to reward its remote Irish workforce with digital local gift cards for their nearest town/city, locking the firm's reward spend into the country. Waterford based Cantec is using 5 local Town & City Gift Cards – the Think Waterford First Gift Card, the Love Drogheda Gift Card, the Limerick Gift Card, the Kilkenny Gift Card and the Lakes Gift Card – to reward its field based technicians who are based across Ireland. Delivered by global gift card specialist Miconex, the Town & City Gift Cards initiative is active in 16 Irish towns and cities. The cards are branded to specific places and can be redeemed with registered businesses in that town, city or region, including shops, restaurants, pubs, salons, hotels and services. Miconex announced €17.4m in local gift card sales in 2025, an increase of 65% on 2024, which it estimates will drive 335,000 specific visits to Irish high streets and shopping districts in 2026, based on estimates of 3 trips into town per gift card. Cantec invested €25,000 in digital local gift cards at Christmas 2025 tax free using the Revenue's Small Benefit Exemption scheme, and say choosing local gift cards based on where each employee lives ensures their reward spend stays in Ireland. Éadaoin Carrick is the executive chairperson of Cantec Group, and president of Waterford Chamber and said: "One of the disadvantages of the Small Benefit Exemption is that it facilitates employers gifting global gift cards that can be spent outside of Ireland. We made the decision to try and keep the spend in the local economy, and in Ireland, by choosing local gift cards for each employee based on where they live, primarily for Waterford where we are based, but also for Limerick, Kilkenny, Drogheda and Ballinrobe. "Everyone buys online occasionally but many high streets are dying because people are not walking into shops and buying things from local shops, they are buying from Amazon instead. The Christmas reward we offer for staff is a bonus outside of their regular salary, and I'd like to ensure that the bonus we give to staff stays local and on our island, benefitting people in Ireland. Choosing Town & City Gift Cards ensures our reward spend stays local." A number of chambers and business organisations have upgraded their paper 'shop local' programmes to high tech physical and digital gift cards alongside Miconex. A dedicated corporate order site allows organisations to purchase physical or digital Town & City Gift Cards for one or more of the 16 Town & City Gift Card programs in Ireland in one order, with digital cards delivered employees on a chosen date/time. Éadaoin is positive about the efficiencies that digital can offer for organisations: "The Miconex corporate site is such an easy system to use, simply selecting the local gift cards you need and the values. I specifically opted for the digital gift cards because it's handy for employees to have their card in their digital wallet, ready to tap to pay with local businesses. People will always have their phone with them, so it's a reward that is more likely to be used. "For us as an Irish business, choosing local rewards is about practicing what we preach, leading by example, and supporting Irish businesses that in return support us. We have to support each other. By choosing local gift cards, you can keep money in your hyper local community, in your region or in Ireland overall. Local people benefit when you support local economies." Colin Munro is the CEO of Miconex and said: "We introduced our digital gifting technology in Ireland in 2024 to enable organisations to easily reward their staff with local gift cards. The appetite for supporting local in Ireland is incredibly strong, as evidenced by the growth of our local gift card programmes across Ireland in 2025. As the Town & City Gift Cards network grows, what we're beginning to see is medium to large organisations like Cantec, with s...

Aidan Taggy Fogarty joins us as Eddie takes a well-earned rest; we talk about Kilkenny's slender win over Waterford and next Sunday's clash with Cork.We also deep dive into Limerick's win over Tipp and we examine Carlow's defeat in Antrim. As well as all that we have sit down interviews with Cian Kenny and Alan Connolly.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

With Will laid up this week, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill were handed the reins of this week's Hurling Pod...They discussed Limerick stretching their unbeaten record against Tipp to 13 games, a battling draw between Dublin and Wexford at Croke Park, Kilkenny narrowly overcoming Waterford and Kildare putting it up to Clare. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.

Sean Carley looks back at the sporting weekend, which includes: - The Galway Footballers' defeat to Roscommon in the National Football League Division 1 - The Galway Hurlers' victory over Offaly in the National Hurling League Division 1A - St. Raphael's College, Loughrea's All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior A Hurling Championship quarter final defeat to St. Kieran's, Kilkenny - The Galway Ladies Footballers' victory over Armagh in the LGFA National Football League Division 1 - St. Cuan's Castleblakeney's historic All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior C Camogie Final victory - Galway United's hard-fought draw with Shelbourne at Tolka Park in the League of Ireland Men's Premier Division - Local soccer action, including big games in the Men's Premier Division - A big weekend of basketball, which saw three out of four Galway sides victorious - Racing at Naas 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  Roscommon 2-16 Galway 0-21  Kerry 1-16 Dublin 1-10  Mayo 2-30 Monaghan 2-11  Donegal 1-20 Armagh 0-19  National Football League Division 2  Derry 2-25 Offaly 0-8  Cork 1-23 Meath 1-21  Louth 1-15 Tyrone 0-13  Cavan 0-16 Kildare 0-13  National Football League Division 3  Sligo 1-18 Limerick 1-15  Clare 0-24 Laois 2-15  Westmeath 1-26 Fermanagh 2-11  Down 1-29 Wexford 1-19  National Football League Division 4  Carlow 1-26 Waterford 0-15  Wicklow 2-26 London 0-16  Antrim 2-20 Leitrim 1-15  Longford 1-15 Tipperary 0-18    National Hurling League Division 1A  Galway 2-23 Offaly 0-18  Limerick 0-36 Tipperary 0-21  Kilkenny 1-21 Waterford 1-20  National Hurling League Division 1B  Dublin 4-19 Wexford 3-22  Clare 0-27 Kildare 3-14  National Hurling League Division 2  Laois 1-18 Kerry 1-17  Westmeath 3-22 London 0-20  Meath 1-20 Derry 1-18  National Hurling League Division 3  Donegal 1-18 Armagh 1-9  Tyrone 2-18 Fermanagh 1-17  Roscommon 0-14 Louth 0-11  National Hurling League Division 4  Cavan 2-20 Lancashire 2-15  Sligo 2-34 Warwickshire 0-3  Leitrim 1-19 Monaghan 1-11    Ladies National Football League Division 1  Galway 3-11 Armagh 0-15  Meath 1-9 Waterford 0-10  Cork 0-16 Kerry 0-8  Dublin 3-5 Kildare 1-8  Ladies National Football League Division 2  Westmeath 4-10 Wexford 1-13  Tyrone 2-7 Mayo 1-10  Cavan 1-6 Donegal 0-7  Tipperary 1-12 Monaghan 1-12  Ladies National Football League Division 3  Clare 4-7 Laois 2-11  Down 1-12 Roscommon 2-6  Antrim 4-10 Fermanagh 2-10  Louth 2-7 Limerick 0-6  Ladies National Football League Division 4  Leitrim 7-16 Wicklow 2-0  Carlow 4-12 Derry 1-7  Offaly Longford was cancelled  Sligo 5-17 Kilkenny 1-0    National Camogie League Division 1A  Antrim 2-10 Cork 1-11  Kilkenny 0-15 Tipperary 0-10  National Camogie League Division 1B  Clare 0-16 Wexford 0-7  Down 1-10 Dublin 0-10  Limerick 1-15 Offaly 2-9  National Camogie League Division 2A  Laois 2-14 Derry 1-9  Kerry 2-10 Meath 1-11  Westmeath 3-8 Carlow 0-10  National Camogie League Division 3A  Kildare 0-16 Wicklow 1-1  Armagh 3-11 Roscommon 0-12  National Camogie League Division 3B  Mayo 3-11 Louth 1-10  Monaghan 6-6 Donegal 4-6    All-Ireland U16 Camogie Championship  Galway 5-12 Waterford 1-5    All-Ireland Post-Primary Schools Senior A Hurling Championship Quarterfinals  St Kieran's College 2-19 St. Raphael's College, Loughrea 0-16   St. Flannan's College Ennis 2-12 Kilkenny CBS 0-13  St. Flannan's will play Presentation College Athenry in the All-Ireland semi-final; the other semi-final will see St. Kiernan's College face Nenagh CBS.      All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior C Camogie Championship Final  St. Cuan's Castleblakeney 3-6 St. Mary's Charleville 0-10    All-Ireland Junior B Hurling Championship  Tommy Larkins 2-10 Silvermines 2-9    Soccer  Galway FA Men's Premier Division  Colga 3 Maree/Oranmore 3  Athenry 3 Moyne Villa 3  Mervue United 1 Salthill Devon 1  Corrib Celtic Renmore 11 OFF  Galway FA Men's Championship  Salthill Devon B 0 Loughrea 1  Galway Hibs 2 Knocknacarra 1  Dynamo Blues 1 Corofin United 2  Corrib Rangers 2 Colga B 4  Maree/Oranmore B 1 St. Bernard's 6  Galway FA Men's Division 1  Cois Fharraige 4 Athenry B 0   Mervue United B 0 Oughterard 3  Galway FA Men's Division 2  Merlin Woods Sports Club 1 Tuam Celtic 4  Corrib Celtic B 7 Moyne Villa B 2  St. Patrick's East Galway United was conceded by St. Pat's  FAI Youth Cup  Kinvara United 0 Kanturk AFC 4  Galway FA Women's Premier Division  Mervue United 2 Athenry 2  Knocknacarra 5 Moyne Villa 0 Galway FA Women's Championship   Merlin Woods Sports 3 Club Colga 1  Athenry B 0 Craughwell United 3  Bearna na Forbacha 2 Kinshanvey United 4  Ballinasloe Town 1 Tuam Celtic 0  League of Ireland Premier Division  Shelbourne 1 Galway United 1  Derry City 0 Bohemians 1  Waterford 0 Sligo Rovers 0  Dundalk 1 Drogheda United 1  Shamrock Rovers 2 St. Patrick's Athletic 0  League of Ireland First Division  Finn Harps 2 UCD 1  Kerry FC 0 Athlone Town 1  Treaty United 0 Bray Wanderers 1  Wexford FC 1 Cork City 4  Longford Town 1 Cobh Ramblers 2  English Premier League  Aston Villa 1 Leeds United 1  Brentford 0 Brighton & Hove Albion 2  Chelsea 1 Burnley 1  West Ham United 0 Bournemouth 0  Manchester City 2 Newcastle United 1  Crystal Palace 1 Wolves 0  Nottingham Forest 0 Liverpool 1  Sunderland 1 Fulham 3  Tottenham 1 Arsenal 4  Scottish Premiership  Aberdeen 2 Dundee FC 3  Dundee United 1 Kilmarnock 1  Hearts 1 Falkirk 0  St. Mirren 0 Motherwell 5  Celtic 1 Hibernian 2  Livingston 2 Rangers 2     Rugby  Six Nations  Ireland 42 England 21  Scotland 26 Wales 23  France 33 Italy 8  U20 Six Nations  Ireland 31 England 21  Wales 31 Scotland 21  France 32 Italy 17    Connacht J1A League Semi-Finals  Creggs 15 Ballina 14  Dunmore 31 Ballinasloe 19  National Basketball League Division 1  Titans 89 Malahide 80   Drogheda Wolves 90 Maigh Cuilinn 65  Maree 93 Moy Tolka Rovers 86   National Basketball League Women's Division 1  University of Galway Mystics 84 Abbey Seals Dublin Lions 68     

Seamus Culleton and his harrowing story of life inside an ICE detention centre in Texas made a big impact in Ireland. The Kilkenny man quickly gained the sympathy of Ireland's public and politicians, only for the tide to suddenly turn as new developments emerged. So, how did Seamus Culleton go from “perfect victim” to publicly scrutinised? And is Micheál Martin likely to push Donald Trump's immigration buttons when he visits the White House next month? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Niall Donald Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kilkenny claimed a second win in the league with an injury time Cian Kenny free earning 1-21 to 1-20 win against Waterford,  afterwards we got the reaction of Cats Manager Derek Lyng while our friends in WLR shared their interview with Deise boss Peter Queally.In Belfast, Carlow fell flat losing 25 points to 12 against Antrim, we hear from Fiachra Fitzpatrick and Manager Pat Bennett as well as under fire Saffron boss Davy Fitzgerald.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

In this deeply illuminating episode of Dr. Lotte: Science with Soul, I sit down with Eimear Burke, Chosen Chief of the Order of Bards, Ovates and Druids (OBOD), counselling psychologist, celebrant, and priestess dedicated to Danú. Together we explore: ✦ What Druidry truly is — beyond stereotypes ✦ The Wheel of the Year and seasonal sacred festivals ✦ The intersection of psychology and earth-based spirituality ✦ Ancient Irish myth and restoring women's voices in storytelling ✦ Ritual, ceremony, and honoring the ancestors ✦ The Druid perspective on the afterlife and reincarnation ✦ The deeper meaning of life   Eimear shares how Druidry serves not just as a spiritual path, but as a living value system rooted in reverence for nature, ethics, wisdom, service, and gratitude. This conversation weaves myth, land, ancestry, and consciousness into a powerful reminder that spirituality can be embodied, ecological, and deeply personal. If you've ever felt called to ancient wisdom traditions or wondered whether Druidry might resonate with your soul, this episode offers clarity and depth. Please like, subscribe, and share this episode with someone exploring Druidry, magic, and earth-based spirituality.

Two weeks after defeat in the Connacht Post Primary Schools Hurling Final, St. Raphael's Loughrea begin their All-Ireland championship quest when they face St. Kieran's, Kilkenny in the quarter-final on Saturday (21st February 2026). It's a repeat of the 2024 final, which the Leinster college won after extra time.  St. Kieran's clinched a 60th provincial title recently by beating Kilkenny CBC 2-25 to 0-11. St. Raphael's led for most of their battle with Presentation Athenry, only for Ciarán Leen's goal to swing the result against them 1-21 to 1-18. Leading up to the game, St. Raphael's Loughrea manager Francis Forde has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Toomevara on Saturday is 12.30pm.  We'll have the first half on our website galwaybayfm.ie, plus the second half LIVE on Galway Bay FM.

St.Flannan's manager Brendan Bugler says he's expecting a stern test when his side face Kilkenny CBS in the Croke Cup this weekend. The Ennis side, who sit second in the roll of honour for the competition, travel to Bansha for their quarter final tie on Saturday afternoon. The Kilkenny side shipped a heavy defeat to rivals St.Kieran's College in the Leinster PPS Senior Hurling A final last time out. Bugler says that performance isn't reflective of the quality their opponents possess.

A week ago, the nation was introduced to Seamus Culleton and his harrowing story of life inside an ICE detention centre in Texas. The Kilkenny man quickly gained the sympathy of Ireland's public and politicians, only for the tide to suddenly turn as new developments emerged. So, how did Seamus Culleton go from “perfect victim” to publicly scrutinised? And is Micheál Martin likely to push Donald Trump's immigration buttons when he visits the White House next month? Host: Fionnán Sheahan Guest: Niall Donald See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill join Will O'Callaghan to review UL's win over Mary I in the Fitzgibbon Cup final and to look forward to the fourth round of matches in this season's National Hurling League. They also discuss whether the art of defending is being lost and whether it's full-forward or nowhere for Kilkenny captain TJ Reid this summer. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead

A busy episode in which we debate what can be done for the Electric Ireland Fitzgibbon Cup, if Ben O'Connor is helping or hindering his team with his comments and we look ahead to the National League weekend.As well as all of that we've got reaction from across all grades for the Kilkenny hurling draws.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Sean Carley looks back on the sporting weekend, which includes the Galway League's first Oscar Traynor Cup win since 1971, the Galway Footballers' dramatic comeback to salvage a valuable point against the Kingdom, the Galway Senior Camogie Team return to action with a narrow defeat to Kilkenny, St. Joseph's 'The Bish' loss to St. Nathy's Ballaghadarreen as well as all the local soccer, basketball and racing.   The #fulltimewhistle is sponsored by GetSetGo Game-changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!

The live commentary from Galway's opening round defeat to Kilkenny in the National Camogie League Division 1A at Duggan Park, Ballinasloe, on Saturday afternoon by Darren Kelly and Imelda Hobbins.

The Galway Senior Camogie Manager, Cathal Murray, spoke to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly after his side were defeated by Kilkenny by a single point in Round 1 of the National Camogie League Division 1A in Duggan Park on Saturday afternoon.

As Graigue Balycallan hold a special celebration Adrian Ronan joins us to reminisce on their senior titles in 98 and 2000 while we also chat about Kilkenny so far and what he makes of Cork.As the Fitzgibbon Cup wraps up for 2026 former winners of that competition Declan Hannon and Niall O'Meara talk college, retirement and playing against Kilkenny and Carlow. The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Dan Mulhall, former Irish Ambassador to the United States, discusses how the government can address the detention of Kilkenny man Seamus Culleton by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Leading up to the game, Galway forward and two-time All-Star Niamh Mallon chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly and she couldn't hide the smile when reflecting on the All-Ireland success.

The Taoiseach said there are "five to six" cases of Irish people being held by Immigration & Customs Enforcement (ICE) in the USThis includes Kilkenny man Seamus Culleton who has been held since September. US-based Immigration Lawyer John Foley & Journalist Marione McKeone joins Matt to discuss what's next for Irish immigrants in America.Hit Play on this page to listen now

A Kilkenny man who has spoken out about conditions in an ICE detention centre in Texas says he is in fear for his life Seamus Culleton is being held at Camp East Montana - almost 4 thousand kilometres away from his home in Boston - after he was picked up by ICE agents last September. He has been living legally in the United States for almost 20 years, is married to a US citizen and runs a plastering business in the Boston area. On Wednesday's Morning Focus, Alan Morrissey spoke about this with Lorcan Shannon, New York-based immigration lawyer, from Doolin.

Mark kicks off season 3 with an in depth interview with Galway paranormal investigator PJ Kavanagh the founder of Paranormal Awakenings Ireland (PAI).Haunted and strange locations are discussed with this highly accomplished investigator of many years.You'll find out what makes Galway so atmospheric and charming, from its stories forged on Ireland's rugged atlantic coast to its history of strife.PJ pays tribute to namesake and fellow investigator PJ Doogue of county carlow who we sadly lost some months ago.There's also a bonus previously unbroadcast interview with the late PJ where he related paranormal goings on in county Kilkenny.A new section called Random, Anonymous, Strange but True makes its debut at the start of the podcast ...so cosy up with your SCARY Eire paranormal podcast.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/paranormal-uk-radio-network--4541473/support.

Former Irish Government Special Envoy to the United States John Deasy says the government needs to get political on this if Seamus Culleton is to be free soon. Former Irish Government Special Envoy to the United States John Deasy.

Seamus Culleton originally from Glenmore in county Kilkenny was arrested last September by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE. Mr Culleton is married to a US citizen and owns a plastering business in Boston. Cian spoke to Caroline Culleton, Seamus Culleton's sister.

http://copperplatemailorder.com                                     Copperplate Time 526                                presented by Alan O'Leary                             www.copperplatemailorder.com    1. BOTHY BAND:  Green Groves of Erin/Flowers of Red Hill.   After Hours 2. BUTTONS & BOWS: The Return of Spring/The Mountain Pathway.                  The Return of Spring3. CARLOS/SWEENEY/McCARTIN:            The Rolling Wave/The Lark on the Strand/Banks of Lough Gowna.                   The One After It 4. TIM DENNEHY: I Know What I'm Missing.  Old Boots & Flying Sandals 5. JOHN McEVOY & JOHN WYNNE:                 McPaddin's Fave/A Visit to Ireland.  Dancer at the Fair6. ELAINE REILLY:  The Fergus Reel/The Girl Who Broke My Heart.                Epiphany 7. JAMES KEANE, MATT MOLLOY & KEVIN CONNEFF:             The Musical The Hunter's Purse/The Flowing Bowl/Tilly Finn's.                     With Friends Like These 8. KEVIN CRAWFORD & CILLIAN VALLELY:                 Days Around Lahinch/The Man from Moyasta.                    On Common Ground 9. MICHAEL McGOLDRICK & JOHN CARTY:                Whistler O're The Lave O't/Kilkenny for Mr/Come to the Fair.                   At Out Leisure 10. THE BAILEYS:   A Song for Ireland.   A Song for Ireland 11. CAOIMHIN O'FEARGHAILL & PADDY TUTTY:                Palm Sunday/Mulqueeney's.   Flute & Fiddle 12. GATEHOUSE:  The Cocks are Crowing.  Heather Down the Moor13. JOHN JOE GORDON: The Primrose Polka/The Bluebell Polka.                    Within A Mile of Kilty 214. GERRY HANLEY: A Roll of the Dice/Ride A Mile. In The Middle of It. 15. MICK MULVEY & SHANE MEEHAN:              Sword in the Hand/Wheels of the World/Mullin's Fancy.                 The Missing Guest 16. ANDREW MURRAY:  Jock O' Hazeldene.   Hell or High Water 17. NIAMH NÍ CHARRA:  The Curlew Hills/Tripping Up the Stairs/Two Part Pour.                   Donnelly's Arm 18. PADDY KILLORAN:  The Old Dudeen/The Road to Lurgan.                          Taisce Luacmhar 19. DANU:  The Poor Man's Fortune/The Long Strand/Gan Ainm.  10,000 Miles 20. LEONARD BARRY:  The Limerick Lasses/Johnny McGoohan's/The Laurel Tree.   New Road 21. BOTHY BAND:  Green Groves of Erin/Flowers of Red Hill.After Hours

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back with Will O'Callaghan to review the last weekend of games before break in the National Hurling League. Reigning One A champions Cork overcame Tipp in front of a record crowd at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Limerick got back in the groove against Kilkenny, while Reuben Halloran fired Waterford another step closer to safety. The lads discuss Kildare's first 1B in almost 50 years, the focus on the black card, and the arrival of baby Joey Skehill. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead