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Racing in Ireland on Friday (12th June 2026) is in Fairyhouse and Gowran Park. The €25,000 Irish EBF Auction Series Maiden is the feature in Fairyhouse at 4.27. The €24,000 Irish Stallion Farms EBF (Fillies) Handicap is the feature in Gowran Park at 5.23. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Chris talks to Melanie McDonagh about her new book, Converts: From Oscar Wilde to Muriel Spark, Why So Many Became Catholic in the 20th Century. Dr. McDonagh discusses some of the prominent (and less familiar) British artists, writers, and intellectuals who entered the Roman Catholic from the 1890s through the 1950s. What were the social […]
Racing in Ireland on Monday is in Roscommon (8th June 2026) with the first of eight races going to post at 4.43. There are two feature races - the €25,000 Dermot Hughes Car Sales Handicap Hurdle at 5.48, and the €25,000 tote.ie Connacht National Handicap Steeplechase at 6.48. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Punchestown (6th June 2026). Cross channel, the Epsom Derby is the feature while there are also meetings in Chepstown, Doncaster, Hexham, Lingfield, Musselborough and Worcester. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's George McDonagh.
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question are the entrepreneur Emma Sinclair, Labour MP Dame Siobhain McDonagh, former Conservative adviser Samuel Kasumu, plus the political commentator and Labour local councillor Sebastian Salek.
Racing in Ireland on Friday is in Down Royal and Tramore (29th May 2026). Here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Listowel and Tramore (30th May 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Chester, Carlisle, Beverley, Catterick, Lingfield and Stratford. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Ireland is at near full employment—but beneath that headline success lies a stark contradiction. Around one in five people in Ireland lives with a disability, yet fewer than half of those of working age are in employment, creating one of the widest disability employment gaps in the European Union.It's a gap that isn't about talent or ambition—but about how our systems, workplaces, and policies have been designed.A new report from the Open Doors Initiative, From Awareness to Action, argues that closing this gap isn't just a social issue—it's an economic and leadership imperative. It calls for a shift away from traditional corporate social responsibility toward what it terms Corporate Social Justice: embedding inclusion into the very core of how organisations hire, manage, and lead.And the prize is significant—not just for individuals facing an additional €8,000–€12,000 a year in the cost of disability—but for businesses too, with research showing more inclusive organisations are more productive and more profitable.To unpack all of this, I'm joined today by Jeanne McDonagh, CEO of the Open Doors Initiative—an organisation working at the intersection of business, government and lived experience to build a more inclusive workforce.Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.
Racing in Ireland on Monday (25th May 2026) is in Ballinrobe. Cross-channel, there are meetings in Cartmel, Huntington, Leicester, Redcar and Windsor. With a full preview, here's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is at the Curragh (23rd May 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Goodwood, York, Cartmel, Haydock, Bangor-on-Dee, Windsor and Salisbury. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Chris McDonough is a community development worker based in the Fountain/Bishop Street interface area of Derry, where he works to bridge divides between Protestant and Catholic neighborhoods through peacebuilding, regeneration, and youth engagement. Raised in a family shaped by both nationalist and republican traditions, Chris combines deep knowledge of Northern Ireland's history with a practical commitment to reconciliation and social equity. His work focuses on addressing the lingering trauma and tensions of the Troubles by fostering dialogue, shared understanding, and cross-community relationships—especially among young people. Passionate about justice, identity, and democratic change, he believes lasting peace comes not from suppressing differences, but from learning to respect and understand them.Thanks for listening to A Peace of My Mind's podcast. For photos, videos, and additional content, visit our website and follow us on Instagram.
Racing in Ireland on Monday is in Roscommon (18th May 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Carlisle, Lingfield, Redcar, Windsor and Wolverhampton. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan and Wexford (16th May 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Newbury, Newmarket, Thirsk, Bangor-on-Dee, Doncaster and Uttoxeter. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Thursday is in Clonmel (14th May 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Fontwell, Perth, Salisbury and York. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Monday is in Killarney and Roscommon (11th May 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Catterick, Southwell, Windsor and Wolverhampton. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Friday (8th May 2026) is in Ballinrobe and Downpatrick. Cross-channel, there are meetings in Ascot, Chester, Market Rasen, Ripon and Wolverhampton. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Killarney and Naas (9th May 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Haydock, Lingfield, Ascot, Nottingham, Hexham, Leicester and Warwick. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Tuesday (5th May 2026) is in Gowran Park. Cross-channel, there are meetings in Ayr, Ffos Las, Hereford and Wolverhampton. With a full preview, here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Monday is in Naas (27th April 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Bath, Lingfield and Wolverhampton. Here's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan and Limerick (25th April 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Sandown, Haydock, Leicester, Ripon, Doncaster and Southwell. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Bellewstown (18th April 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Ayr, Bangor-on-Dee, Newbury, Thirsk and Nottingham. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
With the 2026 racing season at Ballinrobe racecourse just days away (Friday, 17th April), interest is already building ahead of 10 fixtures over the year that will feature a mix of competitive national hunt and flat racing. Among the highlights will be McHale Raceday (Monday, 25th May), which hosts the biggest races run at Ballinrobe each year — the McHale Mayo National and the McHale Mayo Hurdle — attracting leading trainers and competitive fields. The McHale Mayo National has been won by horses from the Gordon Elliott yard for the past 3 years with last year's winner Western Fold going on to achieve success in the Tote Galway Plate and the Champion Chase in Gowran Park. Racecourse manager John Flannelly joined Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh on 'Over The Line' to chat about the season and the Mayo National. == Check out lunchtime sport on Galway Bay FM this Tuesday and Wednesday (14th/15th April) for a chance to win a pair of tickets to the McHale Raceday.
The best of Arena's week - SexyTadhg performs and chats with Rick ahead of their appearance at the Night & Day Festival; Bairbre Power reviews the new Schiaparelli exhibition at the V&A, and playwright Rosaleen McDonagh discusses her debut novel, Contentious Spaces.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Bellewstown (11th April 2026). Cross-channel, the meeting in Aintree includes the 2026 Grand National, while there are also cards in Chepstow, Newcastle, Yarmouth and Southwell. With a full preview of the Aintree Grand National, and his 'Saturday Six.'
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Easter Sunday - Times of waiting can be painful and we may not recognise Jesus in our lives, but he comes to us gently and breathes his new life into us.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan (21st March 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Kelso, Bangor-on-Dee, Newbury, Southwell and Newcastle. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
GREYHOUNDS: George McDonagh Reports on Droopys Map Winning the Kilcolgan Castle Connacht Derby
GREYHOUNDS: Droopys Map Trainer Murt Leahy and Owner Martin Costigan with George McDonagh after their Connacht Derby success
Finally, George chatted to numerous guests, including Hughie Keleghan (Chairperson - Owners & Breeders Association), James Murray (Racing Manager), Martin Burke (GRI Ireland), and Robert Connolly (Sponsor Merlin Bar A2 Stake). But first, he chatted to Connacht Derby sponsor Karen Geoghegan.
Copperplate Time 530 presented by Alan O'Leary www.copperplatemailorder.com 1. BOTHY BAND: Green Groves of Erin/Flowers of Red Hill.After Hours 2.PJ & MARCUS HERNON: Reel of Bogiie/Austin Tierney's/Road to Ballymack/St Ruth's Bush. Celebrating 50 years3. DAVE SHERIDAN: The Whinney Hills of Leitrim/Boys of Portaferry. Drivin' Leitrim Timber 4. NIAMH PARSONS: Sweet Daffodil Mulligan. Kind Providence 5. LEO ROWSOME: St Patrick's Day. Classics of Irish Piping6. CHRISTY MOORE: St Patrick Was A Gentleman. The Iron Behind the Velvet 7. KEVIN BURKE & MATT MOLLOY: The Bloom of Youth/Molloy's Fave/The Cabin Hunter. Compilation 8. MICK O'BRIEN & CAOIMHIN O'RAGHALLAIGH: Teampall an Ghleantaín/Hickey's. Kitty Lie Over 9. PADDY CRONIN:The Bunch of Keys/The Steampacket. Rakish Paddy Cronin 10. BILLY CLIFFORD: The Blue Ribbon Polkas 2 + 1. Echoes of Sliabh Luachra 11. SARAH & RITA KEANE: A Stóir mo Chroí. Bringing It All Back Home12. THE BAILEYS: Danny Boy. A Song for Ireland 13. BRENDAN & MARTIN McHUGH: Marion Kelly's/Carey's Cottage. 2nd Jimmy McHugh Memorial Concert14. McDONAGH BROTHERS & TOMMY FLYNN: McFadden's/The Blackberry Blossom. The McDonagh's of Ballinafad 15. MAGGIE BOYLE: Gweebarra Shore Gweebarra 16. KEVIN BOYLE: No 1 Sardine. Bon Cabbage 17. JOHN DOHERTY: The Lancers Jig/Gusty's Frolics.The Floating Bow 18. GATEHOUSE: Kitty Got A Clinking. Heather Down the Moor. 19 CAOIMHIN O'FEARGHAILL: Mary McMahon/Reel of Mullinavat. Uilleann Piping from Co Waterford 20. EAMON McGIVNEY: The Hairy Chested Frog/Sean Reid's. Eamon McGivney 21. JOHN REGAN & PATSY MOLONEY: McGettrick's No 2/Mist on the Mountain. Over the Bog Road 22. THE WATERBOYS: With A Bang On The Ear. Fisherman's Blues 23. BOTHY BAND: Green Groves of Erin/Flowers of Red Hill. After Hours
There's no racing in Ireland on Saturday (14th March 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Fontwell, Kempton, Newcastle, Uttoxeter and Southwell. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
With just one day to go to the 2026 Cheltenham Racing Festival, Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh was joined by many special guests to chat about what to expect over the next four days. TG4's Manus Ó Conghaile chats to George LIVE while we also hear from trainer Gordon Elliot, Boylesports' Brian O'Keeffe, tipster Brian Keenan and journalist Michael Verney. == 'Over The Line' broadcasts every Monday evening from 8pm on Galway Bay FM.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Gowran Park (7th March 2026). Cross-channel, there were meetings in Sandown, Ayr, Hereford, Wolverhampton and Chelmsford City. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Navan (28th February 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Lingfield, Kelso, Doncaster, Newbury and Southwell. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Fairyhouse (21st February 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Newcastle, Kempton, Lingfield, Chepstow and Chelmsford City. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
George McDonagh has all the details of the announcement of the 2026 Aintree Grand National weights. The race is scheduled for Saturday, April 11th.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is at Gowran Park (14th February 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Wincanton, Lingfield, Haydock, Ascot and Newcastle. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
On this week's Spectator Out Loud: Piers Morgan reveals what Donald Trump told him from his hospital bed; Melanie McDonagh ponders the impermanence of email, amidst the Peter Mandelson scandal; Matt Ridley argues that polar bears – which are currently thriving – pose problems for climate enthusiasts; and finally, Rachel Johnson attends the memorial service for Dame Jilly Cooper – and says she made a fool out of herself. Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Racing in Ireland on Saturday is in Naas (7th February 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Lingfield, Warwick, Uttoxeter, Newbury and Southwell. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
On this week's Spectator Out Loud: Piers Morgan reveals what Donald Trump told him from his hospital bed; Melanie McDonagh ponders the impermanence of email, amidst the Peter Mandelson scandal; Matt Ridley argues that polar bears – which are currently thriving – pose problems for climate enthusiasts; and finally, Rachel Johnson attends the memorial service for Dame Jilly Cooper – and says she made a fool out of herself. Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Day One of the Dublin Racing Festival at Leopardstown is subject to an early-morning inspection on Saturday (31st January 2026). Cross-channel, there are meetings in Sandown, Whetherby, Lingfield, Musselburgh and Newcastle. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.
In today's episode, I am joined by two extraordinary women, Nancy Nance and Daphne McDonagh, who have walked through unimaginable grief, trauma and loss yet found their way back to life. From the heartbreak of losing a child to surviving a massive closed-head brain injury, they share their raw and powerful stories with honesty, courage, and deep wisdom. This conversation is a reminder that even in our darkest moment, healing is possible, and transformation can be born from pain. If you've ever wondered how to keep going when life shatters your world, this episode will help inspire you to rise, rebuild, and become even more vibrant than before. Xo G *Previous podcast with Daphne: https://youtu.be/g4QHHKQEOUk?si=cddQZluQwqYyzt7_ *To order Daphne's Book "You do you": https://www.amazon.ca/You-Do-Daphne-McDonagh/dp/1777743710/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3CXS4Y3P03FNV&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.59Q94UlWjskvwzV1kMhzI2ToftrZwPbFkfxpEunE5T_sH1U3w2G0YkHizbuBxe_lbpeLEvLQQ4MNflN-E99OWQ.uWoCu7m54eoVbB51nKuoc5pKRbMiACg_efyXyPvaU3U&dib_tag=se&keywords=you+do+you+daphne&qid=1768872426&sprefix=you+do+you+daphne%2Caps%2C162&sr=8-1 *Previous Podcast with Nancy: https://youtu.be/M3nXPnEcc-o?si=SLCik45mNNJXhduI *To order Nancy's book "Choose Joy": https://www.amazon.ca/Choose-Joy-Surviors-Guide-Hope/dp/1962570975/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1CKHZQC4R16FQ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.SjW99Fq8w2uHfFxKRTzGOKC-eAkgf6VFvtbncfqCTFth_tFavKWufnQx5P_iIqdw.Lm0d-y288jB0e_RZIT_4lOJoZA8xbuF5kew4hnbPPN4&dib_tag=se&keywords=nancy+nance+book&qid=1768872398&sprefix=fancy+nancy+book%2Caps%2C178&sr=8-1 Xo G www.avalonspirit.com To ask your questions to spirit and receive a recording click here! https://avalonspirit.com/collections/personal-journey-guides/products/ginette-biro-readings-copy To learn to read tarot cards click here! https://avalonspirit.com/products/how-to-read-tarot-cards-with-ginette-biro To learn to read oracle cards click here! https://avalonspirit.com/products/the-awakening-and-wisdom-oracle-card-bundle-copy To purchase your own Wisdom of Gaia and Awakening Avalon deck click here: https://avalonspirit.com/products/oracle-cards #avalonspirit #dailyoracle #dailytarot Thanks so much for listening! Please SUBSCRIBE, LIKE and SHARE to spread love and higher consciousness from these messages to more people. For more amazing content, check out: Website: www.avalonspirit.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/avalonspirit Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ginettebiro.medium Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-ginette-biro-podcast/id1505097658 https://ginettebiro.podbean.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0W-63rlYl8mX5edln35gsw TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ginettebiro.medium If these messages have inspired you, please give back and Donate today: paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=G5HYV58ZFPLEQ Spirit Wisdom Podcast: Are you ready for a divine spiritual journey? Ginette Biro brings insight from the spirit world to you to grow your consciousness and connection to other dimensions. Get ready to live a more meaningful and purpose-filled life. She helps make sense of life within the world of spirit and woo so that you can connect more deeply to your higher self and purpose. She is rare in being both a channeler, medium and having a near-death experience. Ginette channels information about Spirit Guides, Fifth Dimension, Vibrational Frequency, Spirit Guides, Life After Death, Cosmic Consciousness, Higher Self, Parallel Timelines, Energy Portals, Past Lives, Live Channeling, Aliens, Galactic Federation and much more. Check out her Cosmic Consciousness Circle and Lightworker Mentorship Circle for live sessions with Ginette. https://avalonspirit.com/collections/experiences
We close out our holiday run It's Christmas and the Boys Are Sad with Martin McDonagh's In Bruges, a film that balances brutal violence, pitch-black comedy, and unexpected tenderness against a fairy-tale Christmas backdrop. Phil & Emily joined by writers and podcasters Clay Keller and Alan Sepinwall to unpack why this movie has only grown more beloved and more emotionally complicated over time.The conversation dives into Colin Farrell's career-defining performance, Brendan Gleeson's quiet moral gravity, and Ralph Fiennes' volcanic late-movie entrance. They explore McDonagh's dialogue rhythms, the film's strange tonal alchemy, and how Bruges itself becomes a purgatorial space beautiful, frozen in time, and quietly judgmental. Christmas lights, medieval towers, and European pageantry all heighten the sense that these characters are stuck between punishment and absolution.They also discuss the movie's reputation shift from cult hit to modern classic, its placement within McDonagh's broader body of work, and why In Bruges may be the most emotionally honest entry in the “sad men at Christmas” cinematic canon. Along the way, the group touches on Carter Burwell's melancholic score, the film's theatrical release context, and the way humor is used as both shield and confession.Whether you first saw In Bruges in theaters or came to it years later through word of mouth, this episode examines why the film still hits so hard and why it remains one of the defining dark comedies of the 2000s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Andrew Weiss joins the podcast to discuss the Tampa Bay Lightning. This organization has been decimated by injuries. Hedman, Vasilevskiy, and McDonagh, to name a few, have all missed significant time. Yet, this team still finds a way to win games. How deep can this team go? Tune in now! A Summary Of Topics: 1:45 … Continue reading Episode 259: Blue Lightning
On this week's special Christmas edition of Spectator Out Loud – part one: James Heale wonders if Keir Starmer will really have a happy new year; Gyles Brandreth discusses Her Majesty The Queen's love of reading, and reveals which books Her Majesty has personally recommended to give this Christmas; Avi Loeb explains why a comet could be a spaceship; Melanie McDonagh compares Protestant and Catholic ghosts; Mary Wakefield explains what England's old folk songs can teach us; Richard Bratby says there is joy to be found in composers' graves; and, Rupert Hawksley provides his notes on washing up. Produced and presented by Patrick Gibbons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The twentieth century is understood as an era of growing, inexorable secularism, yet in Britain between the 1890s and the 1960s there was a marked turn to Rome. In the first half of the century, Catholicism became an intellectual and spiritual fashion attracting more than half a million converts, including fascinating artists, writers, and thinkers. What drew these men and women to join the church, and what difference did conversion make to them? In Converts: From Oscar Wilde to Muriel Spark, Why So Many Became Catholic in the 20th Century (Yale UP, 2025), Melanie McDonagh examines the lives of these notable converts from the perspective of their faith. For the Decadent circle of Aubrey Beardsley and Oscar Wilde—who converted on his deathbed—artists such as Gwen John and David Jones, the philosopher Elizabeth Anscombe, and novelists including G. K. Chesterton, Graham Greene, Evelyn Waugh, and Muriel Spark, Catholicism offered stability in increasingly febrile times. McDonagh explores their lives and influences, the reaction to their conversions, and the priests who initiated them into their faith. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network
Martin McDonagh's unique brand of humour and heartbreak returns to the podcast as Luke, Westy, and Matt head to a remote Irish island for a masterclass in passive-aggressive feuding. We explore how McDonagh reunited Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson for cinema's most devastating friendship breakup, why filming on the Aran Islands nearly broke everyone, and how a miniature donkey named Jenny stole scenes from two of Ireland's finest actors. From Oscar nominations to those fingers, we're unpacking McDonagh's darkly comic genius with big laughs and opinions throughout.elling the story of Hollywood, one film at a time.Connect with ATRM: To support what we do, access our archive and listen to exclusive episodes, become an ATRM patron:Listen on Patreon Listen on Apple PodcastsListen on SpotifyTwitter/X: @ATRightMoviesYouTube: Subscribe to our channelInstagram: @allthe_rightmovies Threads: @allthe_rightmoviesFacebook: Join our movie groupBluesky: @alltherightmovies.comTikTok: @alltherightmoviesWebsite: alltherightmovies.com