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The All-Ireland Hurling Championship was launched in Blarney GAA on Monday, at his home club, Mark Coleman spoke to Rachel Sheehan about the closing moments of the Munster final.Aaron Niland brings silverware home from Croke Park, much to his father's delight, Eddie Gibbons explains what Dublin were missing against Galway & Cillian Sampson on how Offaly captain Charlie Mitchell is still a source of inspiration from the side line.

Could Katie Taylor be planning a run for the Áras? In a recent interview ahead of her fight in Croke Park in September, she said she's not ruling it out…What do you think about this? Would you like to see her run for the role of President?Joining Andrea to discuss is Liam Morley Brereton from St Brigid's Boxing Club in Offaly and listeners.

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of A Touch of Class, Will Griffith sits down with Esker Hills' own Ella Cantwell - the 2026  Inaugural Women's West of Ireland Champion, Irish international, and one of the most exciting young golfers rising through the ranks.Ella reflects on her journey through junior golf, from growing up in Offaly and developing her game at Esker Hills Golf Club - the same club that produced West of Ireland and Open Champion Shane Lowry - to becoming one of the standout performers on the Irish amateur circuit. She talks through her breakthrough win at Castle Dargan in 2026, the mindset that carried her through the final day, and the work behind her rapid rise.Ella also chats about balancing school with elite competition, the influence of her coaches and family, and the goals she's chasing as she continues her climb through Irish and international amateur golf.Topics Covered:Growing up in Offaly and developing at Esker HillsEarly junior success and winning Leinster Senior Foursomes with TullamoreWinning the 2026 Women's West of Ireland Championship at Castle DarganKey moments and mindset from her victoryCoaching influences and technical developmentBalancing school, travel, and elite competitionGoals for the season and long‑term ambitionsIf you love stories of rising talent, elite junior golf, and the mindset behind breakthrough performances, this episode is one you'll savour.Follow us on Instagram @atocpod and follow our YouTube channel @PARfectlyclassy

The Echo Sport Podcast crew is back to discuss another bumper weekend of Cork GAA action. Now in its fourth season, the podcast sees the Echo team discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. In the wake of Sunday's Munster SHC final, Denis Hurley is joined by Barry O'Mahony and John Horgan. They assess what might have gone differently, both from a Cork point of view and in terms of the officiating of the game, and what effect it might have. Cork had only one wide but fell short of their opponents in terms of shots taken while the panellists discuss whether or not the bench could have been used more. Referee James Owens' performance came in for plenty of attention and John and Barry give their view as to how much of a factor that was, as well as acknowledging the brilliance of Limerick in bouncing back following last year's penalty shootout loss to Cork. In the wake of that defeat, Limerick were then eliminated by Dublin and that is a pitfall Cork must avoid as the reset and refocus before facing Offaly in the All-Ireland quarter-final. Also in action this weekend were the Cork minor footballers, who had an impressive win over Meath to reach a first Electric Ireland All-Ireland MFC semi-final in five years. Champions Derry await but it has been a hugely positive year for the team, with John rightly pointing out the impact of manager Keith Ricken, renowned as a top developer of young talent. The minor hurlers are in action this weekend, with Munster champions Tipperary lying in wait in the All-Ireland semi-final in Limerick. Donal Mulcahy's side have improved since a seven-point loss to the Premier County in the provincial round-robin and will be keen to show their wares with a final at stake. That game is on Saturday and so is the senior football round 2A meeting with Donegal in Ballybofey. Cork are massive outsiders against a side that put Kerry to the sword in Killarney but Barry O'Mahony feels that they have to approach this in a positive frame of mind despite the size of the challenge, with no thought given to a potential round 3 tie. Hopefully they will be in ‘flying' form. You can listen at htps://www.echolive.ie/podcast or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tanya was on the show this morning to take on Rhyme It, our fast-paced word game that puts players under serious pressure. She did a great job. The rules are simple: you get 30 seconds to answer as many questions as possible, but every answer has to rhyme with a word you're given.It sounds easy… until the clock starts ticking.

It's the calm before the storm as The Echo Sport Podcast crew previews the Munster hurling final.If it's a case of familiarity breeding contempt, then we are in for a fiery battle by the Lee on Sunday as Cork and Limerick collide for the fifth time this season, going back to the preseason Munster Hurling League. The Treaty had the upper hand in the first three meetings while Cork snatched a narrow win in April when the absence of Aaron Gillane and the dismissal of Cian Lynch were major factors.This time, Cork have home advantage again but are without Ciarán Joyce and captain Darragh Fitzgibbon against a full-strength Limerick. On that basis, John Kiely's charges are favourites, even if Cork haven't lost a game in league or championship in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh in two years.The Rebels have an excellent record against Limerick, with four championship wins across the last three seasons but Fitzgibbon was Man of the Match in three of those, which underlines what a loss he is. In contrast, Dan Morrissey is back and will be tasked with outmuscling Brian Hayes.Still, Cork will tear into it with the pressure off in many ways, as the losers will still be expected to beat Offaly to reach the All-Ireland semi-finals.KEY QUESTIONS:Can the younger guns like William Buckley, Barry Walsh and Diarmuid Healy fire in Fitzie's absence though? Who will be able to handle Gillane, who smashed two goals against Waterford? Can in-form Mark Coleman, Rob Downey, Tim O'Mahony and Shane Barrett offer match-winning leadership?There's also a discussion on Patrick Horgan's reaction to Ben O'Connor's comments on Cork's work-rate.At minor level, the U17s were brilliant at times in their All-Ireland quarter-final victory over Kilkenny. They now join Tipp, Limerick and Galway in the last four.At club level, there's a look at the stage of play across the hurling leagues, with Midleton and Sars on course to meet in the Division 1 decider.The minor footballers are back in action this weekend, taking on Meath in the All-Ireland quarter-final.Now in its fourth season, every week Éamonn Murphy is joined by The Echo team, including Barry O'Mahony, Denis Hurley, Rory Noonan, John Horgan and more to discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Hurling Chat this week, Andy Coen and Johnny Coen join Niall and Sean to review the weekend action. Main Topics: · Galway overcome Wexford & head for Leinster Final · Dublin knockout Kilkenny while Offaly continue upward trend · In Munster, Limerick & Cork in Munster Final as Clare finish third And.... · Molly Dunne & Sean Murphy look ahead as Galway face Clare in U20 All Ireland Final on Sunday

Social Democrats TD and Party Spokesperson for Health Pádraig Rice will introduce a bill to the Dáil tomorrow calling for advertisements on zero alcohol drinks to be banned. However, the Govt has indicated that they won't be supporting this measure, but why not?Joining Shane to give us some insight is Pádraig Rice, and John Clendennen, the Fine Gael TD for Offaly. Guys, welcome to the show…

Future Beef programme farmer, John Dunne, from Co.Offaly  is on the Beef Edge podcast this week to give an update into his suckler beef and dairy beef finishing systems, the breeding season, their grassland management and the upcoming National Beef Open Day taking place on 5th June. John farms alongside his son James just outside Portarlington, operating a highly profitable and progressive beef system, combining 79 suckler cows with a dairy calf-to-beef enterprise where 140 dairy calves are purchased annually and brought right through to finish or stores under 24 months of age . John discusses breeding season and the use of AI on the farm and the difficulty of managing grass in the current weather conditions.  Silage will be harvested this week on the farm and John outlines the management of the dairy beef calves up to weaning and the importance of visually assessing calf health in addition to  the management of health and nutrition on farm.  The farm borders the River Barrow catchment area and John explains the range of key measures being adopted on the farm to improve water quality. The Future Beef National Open Day takes place on Friday 5th June @ 6:30p and fo further details go to: https://teagasc.ie/event/futurebeef-farm-walk-john-and-james-dunne/ For more episodes from the Beef Edge podcast, visit the show page at:https://www.teagasc.ie/thebeefedge Produced on behalf of Teagasc by LastCastMedia.com   

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the last weekend of games in the group stages of the Munster and Leinster Championships. We've a Cork v Limerick rematch in Munster, Dublin knocked out the reigning champions Kilkenny to set up a Leinster final with Galway, and Offaly are into the All-Ireland quarters for the first time in 23 years! The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.

Galway came back from 13 points down to beat Wexford in their final group game in the Leinster senior hurling championship in Chadwicks Wexford Park (24th May 2026) and book a final meeting with Dublin. Goals from Jason Rabbitte and Conor Cooney helped the Tribesmen come back from the concession of three early goals on a sunny Sunday afternoon.  New champions will be crowned for the first time since 2019 as Kilkenny exited the championship following defeat to the Metropolitians, while Offaly advanced to the All-Ireland quarter-finals. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team, with reaction afterwards, were Sean Walsh, Andy Coen, Cyril Farrell and Niall Canavan. == Galway's next game is against Dublin in the Leinster Senior Hurling Final on Saturday, 6th June.  Throw-in at Croke Park is 6pm.

It's claimed Clare can't afford to underestimate Longford ahead of their knockout clash in the Tailteann Cup. Following defeat to Offaly last time out, The Banner welcome Longford to Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chiosóg on Saturday evening in their Round 2B clash. Another defeat for Paul Madden's men would see their Championship campaign for 2026 brought to an end. Clare FM analyst Paudie Carmody says it's the most pivotal game Clare have played in a number of years. Throw in on Saturday is at 5pm with commentary on Clare FM thanks to Ennis Home Furniture and Jones's Supervalu Milltown

Image details : Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) received €34 million in funding in 2025. The findings of the annual report have been published ahead of the Dublin Tech Summit where the Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. Pictured are Larry O'Donoghue, AxisBIC; Mary Ryan, WestBIC; Fionnuala Wall, AxisBIC; Rosemary Ward, Propelor BIC; Majella Murphy, Furthr; Martin Murray, Furthr and John Brennan, WestBIC. Photo: John Allen Start-ups around the country supported by Irish BICs (Business Innovation Centres) received €34 million in funding in 2025. This consisted of €26.5 million in Innovative High Potential Start-Up (iHPSU) funding and €7.5 million in Pre-Seed Start Fund (PSSF) funding. Start-ups received €35 million in funding in 2025 The Irish BICs Annual Report for 2025 also shows that the group supported 110 start-ups in their applications for iHPSU and PSSF funding last year. With over 35 years of experience, the Irish BICs have supported thousands of founders in accessing funding, developing strategy, and scaling internationally and is made up of four regional organisations including AxisBIC, Furthr, Propelor BIC and WestBIC. Some of the companies supported by the group in 2025 include Valentia Island Vermouth, Reso Health, ALPACA, and Silicate. The annual report findings have been released ahead of this year's Dublin Tech Summit, where the Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. This will serve as a dedicated on-site space, connecting entrepreneurs with a network of advisors, mentors, and service providers. The initiative aims to provide practical, hands-on support across key areas of business growth, including funding, validation and scaling. Alongside the hub, the Accelerate Stage, powered by the Irish BICs will feature a specially crafted programme of content covering the most pressing topics for founders in 2026. Sessions will explore areas such as raising funding, scaling sustainably, navigating competitive markets, and leveraging ecosystem support to accelerate growth. Dublin Tech Summit 2026 takes place in the RDS in Dublin on Wednesday 27th and Thursday, 28th of May. To further support early-stage companies, Dublin Tech Summit has also introduced a dedicated startup ticket offering of €145 ex. VAT (RRP €445). Speakers will include: Mark Little, Tech Entrepreneur, Former Foreign Affairs Broadcaster and Journalist Barry Downes, Managing Partner, Sure Valley Ventures (SVV) Rena Maycock, Founder, Chirp Faye Walsh Drouillard, Founder and General Partner, WakeUp Capital Liam Dunne, CEO and Co-Founder of Klearcom Chair of the Irish BICS, Martin Murray CEO of Furthr, said: "For the Founders of highly-innovative start-up and scale-up enterprises, the pace of change has never been so fast, and the level of disruption has never been so great. Technological, geopolitical, financial and social change are impacting every aspect of what you do. In this environment, even successful serial entrepreneurs require guidance, mentoring and support. The Irish BICs have been providing that support for almost 40 years. If you're a Founder with big ambitions, come and talk to us at the Accelerate Hub. We work pro bono, so the only thing we are focused on is your success." The four Irish BICs are: AxisBIC – Clare, Cork, Kerry and Limerick Furthr – Cavan, Dublin, Kildare, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and Wicklow Propelor BIC – Carlow, Kilkenny, Laois, Offaly, Tipperary, Waterford and Wexford WestBIC – Donegal, Galway, Leitrim, Longford, Mayo, Roscommon, Sligo and Westmeath Start-ups supported by Irish BICs received €34 million in funding in 2025. The figure has been released ahead of the Dublin Tech Summit where Irish BICs will showcase and lead the first ever Accelerate Hub. See more breaking stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can ...

Our hurling Power Rankings panel is back for another episode to go through the peaks and pits of the teams following an action packed weekend including Offaly's rare win over Wexford, Dublin's 3rd successive win over Galway and Limerick's clash with Waterford. The Power Rankings on Off the Ball, with Harvey Norman, Official Stats Sponsor of the GAA

On this week's Hurling Chat, Guests Cyril Farrell and David Connors of the Galway Advertiser join Niall & Sean. They discuss... · Hats off to the Galway Minors on great Leinster title win · Galway U20s face the Cats in Leinster U20 Final · Galway fall to disappointing defeat to Dublin – Wexford await · Offaly continue upward trend while Kilkenny relegate Kildare · In Munster, Tipp & Waterford gone as Clare & Limerick join Cork in qualifying · Only 7 teams left in All Ireland series by mid May, is that promoting the game? · Could the Club season be played BEFORE the Inter County championship?  

After an improved performance, but ultimately a defeat to Offaly. Our campaign will not be extending past Leinster for a second year running. We try and navigate where it went wrong, and look at our transitioning side. We did this, with The Irish Independent's, and happy Offaly man Michael Verney. - Injuries - Difficult Timing - Belief - Development

Galway and Dublin clash in the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship this Saturday (16th May 2026) with the winners virtually guaranteed a place in next month's provincial final. Both teams are unbeaten after three rounds.  The Tribesmen are on maximum points, while the only blemish for the Metropolitians was a draw on Day 1 against Offaly. Galway were five point winners when they met last year (0-29 to 3-15) but the Dubs knocked the maroon and white out of the championship when they last visited Salthill in 2024 (2-27 to 1-24). Before the Leinster round-robin series began, Dublin forward Conor McHugh was in attendance at the championship launch at the Kinnity Castle Hotel and chatted to Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Saturday is 4.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

On this episode of The Classic Hits Show Broadcast live on Liffey Sound 96.4FM on 8th May 2026 we had a live in studio performance from and interview with the super talented Galway singer songwriter and musician Sara Gerdine. On the show Sara sang a few of her own original songs live in studio and it was a super fun show full of craic agus ceol with chats about songwriting, singing, gigs etc

One of the greatest zombie movies, comedies OR comedic horror films of all time? You bet the 2nd record that you ever bought it is!Edgar Wrights 2004 classic homage to George Romero, with a quintessentially British tilt, is packed full of quotable dialogue, laughs and gore. Folks, this is probably the most biased review of a film that I've ever recorded. And recording was aided by 2 delightful pale ales, namely "Tarot" & "Faith in Futures" by the fantastic Northern Monk.Follow the show: @onemansmeatpod on Twitter.

On the agenda this week, we review Clare's loss to Offaly in the Tailteann Cup, we look ahead to the minors showdown with Kerry, preview the Munster U20 hurling final and wrap up another busy weekend of local soccer

On this week's post‑match edition, we hear from Derek Lyng on Kilkenny's draw in Tullamore, Keith Rossiter on Wexford's defeat to Dublin, and Peter Queally and Ben O'Connor on Cork's victory in Walsh Park.We also get reaction from the Carlow camp following their excellent win away to Down.The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny

Andy Comerford gives his thoughts on the LSHC Kilkenny v Offaly to Ciaran Neary on the TC Tyres World of Gaelic Games on CRKC 11.05.2026

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to review the weekend's action in the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championships.Reigning champions Cork have sealed their progress from the Munster Championship with a battling win at Waterford, Offaly avoided defeat to Kilkenny for the first time since 2018, Dublin picked up a crucial win over Wexford, and Galway survived a scare at Kildare! The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead

Offaly SH Mgr. Johnny Kelly chats to CRKC (Post v KK) 10.05.2026

Just four days after winning the Joe Ryan Cup, Galway championship side Knocknacarra enter the national stage of the FAI Junior Cup this Sunday (10th May 2026) when they host 2023 winners Newmarket Celtic from Clare in the last-64. Even though they didn't manage promotion to the top flight this year, Knocknacarra's young crew have enjoyed success by winning the under-21 Premier League and will now aim to qualify for Round 5, like they did just two years ago. Leading up to the game, Knocknacarra joint manager Jimmy Nolan, who runs both the senior and under-21 teams with Derek Rogers, joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly to knock about the game and club's progress.  But first they looked back on last week's 2-1 victory over Galway Hibernians. == Kick-off at Cappagh Park on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have updates here on Galway Bay FM. Also in action this week, Moyne Villa entertain Carrigaline United on Saturday (9th) at 3pm, and Colga travel to Offaly's Coolraine SC on Sunday at 2pm.

Colga created history on Sunday (3rd May 2026) when they were crowned Western Hygiene Supplies Brod Trill Premier Division champions for the first time in their history. The Clarinbridge outfit beat Craughwell United 7-0 in Coleman Park thanks to goals from Calum Browne, Nathan Ward, Tom Daly, Ben Lalor, Jamie Cummins and a Mikey Donoghue brace. That result put them eight points clear of predecessors Salthill Devon. Colga manager Peter Greaney chatted to Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty afterwards. == Colga's next outing is away to Offaly's Coolraine SC in the FAI Junior Cup next Sunday (10th).  Kick-off at Durrow is 3pm.

John Clendennen, Fine Gael TD for Offaly

* Christy Ring - Derry Decider * Ladies Face Dublin In Leinster * Minors Into 1/4 Final v Offaly * u20's Crash Out In Newbridge * All Ireland Draw * Talking Points

 After commentating on Kilkenny's Under-20 win over Offaly, Michael returned to the studio to break down Limerick's big victory in Clare and look ahead with Eddie Scally. Meanwhile, it was a day for humble pie for Oisin. The KCLR Hurling Podcast is brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Andy Coen and Paul reflect on Galway's eleven point victory over Offaly in round two of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship.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

Midlands Correspondent, Sinéad Hussey reports on the arrest of three men and a teenage boy as part of the investigation into the murders of a four-year-old boy and his grand-aunt in Co Offaly last year.

Galway made it two wins from two in the Leinster senior championship at Pearse Stadium on Sunday (26th April 2026) as they pulled away from Offaly in the final stages. Goals from Conor Cooney and Rory Burke provided a buffer for the Tribesmen who are top of the table before their first weekend off. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Sean Walsh, Andy Coen, Cyril Farrell and Niall Canavan. == Galway's next game is away to Kildare on Saturday, 9th May.  Throw-in at Cedral St. Conleth's Park, Newbridge is 3.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

HURLING: Galway 2-26 Offaly 1-18 (Leinster SHC report with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan)

HURLING: Galway manager Micheál Donoghue with Galway Bay FM's Niall Canavan after their Leinster SHC win over Offaly

In part one of the Podcast, former hurling referee Brian Gavin joins Paul to assess where Offaly stand ahead of their Round two Leinster SHC clash with Galway.In part two of the Podcast, former Leitrim footballer Gary Reynolds shares his perspective on Leitrim's current position and previews their Connacht SFC semi-final meeting with Galway.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

Sports journalist John Fallon and Paul look back on Galway's comprehensive victory over Kilkenny in round one of the Leinster Senior Hurling Championship. The lads also look ahead to this weekend's clash against Offaly.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

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are alongside Will O'Callaghan to review the opening weekend of the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championships. Cork picked up a fifth straight win over Tipperary in Thurles, while Galway handed out a 15-point defeat to Kilkenny. The lads also look back on a thriller between Offaly and Dublin, and the Ennis goal-fest between Clare and Waterford! The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead

The latest research by Switcher.ie has revealed the most affordable places for first-time buyers in Ireland. Our First Time Buyer Affordability Index 2026 shows the least and most attainable areas for joint buyers and sole buyers based on how long it would take to save for a deposit in each region. For housebuyers starting to save this year, our calculations estimate that gathering a deposit could take longer than in previous years. This is due to people saving less and property price rises of typically around 7% throughout 2025, although projections will change year on year due to market and seasonal fluctuations. The average time it takes for a couple to save for a mortgage deposit in Ireland is 7 years 2 months, up from 4 years 7 months last year. Cork, Galway and Meath first-time buyers see deposit saving times almost double. Longford is the most affordable place for first-time buyers, taking 2 years, 3 months to save for a deposit – up from one year, 7 months in 2025. Dún Laoghaire is the least affordable place and could take up to 21 years, 3 months to raise a down payment, which is similar to last year. Roscommon is most affordable for sole buyers. Saving for a deposit takes 3 years, 5 months. Whereas in Dún Laoghaire it could take a staggering 66 years, 5 months. Longford, Leitrim, Donegal, Roscommon, Mayo, Cavan, Clare, Limerick City, Offaly and Monaghan are the 10 most affordable regions. Dún Laoghaire, South Dublin, Galway City, Louth, Wicklow, Fingal, Dublin City, Meath, Kildare, and Cork County are the 10 least affordable places. 65% of Ireland's new builds were completed in the 10 most expensive regions during 2025, while the cheapest 10 areas only attracted 11% of new dwellings. This disadvantages first-time buyers who need to use Help to Buy schemes. Find out how your region ranks and see the full Index at Ireland's most affordable places for first time buyers. * Deposit saving calculations are based on median annual earnings, median property prices and household savings rates from the Central Statistics Office (CSO). For Joint Buyers Top 5 most affordable places for joint buyers Longford was the most affordable place for joint first-time buyers for the third year running. One of the cheapest places to buy a house, it would take just 2.3 years to save the minimum 10% deposit. Leitrim, Donegal, Mayo, and Roscommon joined Longford in the top five most affordable counties for home buyers. To save a deposit in the shortest time, buyers should look to one of these counties or others at the top of our Affordability Index. Couples earning the average salary in Leitrim could save for a mortgage deposit in two years and four months, in Donegal, Roscommon or Mayo, it could take two years and five months. Our research showed that the most affordable places for first-time buyers were not necessarily the areas with the lowest house prices. Although cheaper property prices help, having a comparably higher income makes your mortgage more affordable, and deposits take less time to save. The income-to-house price ratio was around 1 to 3 in these areas. Rank RPPI Region Median first time buyer house price Median annual earnings JOINT BUYERS Years to save 1 Longford €224,000 €38,857 2.3 2 Leitrim €245,000 €41,162 2.4 3 Donegal €225,000 €36,967 2.5 4 Roscommon €260,000 €42,150 2.5 5 Mayo €255,000 €40,657 2.5 Top 5 least affordable places for joint buyers Unsurprisingly, areas in and around Dublin were the most out of reach for first-time buyers, with Dún Laoghaire the least affordable place for both joint and sole buyers. Dún Laoghaire ranks as most out of reach for mortgage seekers, requiring a couple to save for a staggering 21 years and 3 months. South Dublin, Galway City, Louth and Wicklow follow at around 10 years, making them the most challenging regions for joint buyers. The income-to-house-price ratio of over 1:5 makes buying in these desirable areas an impossible dream, even for most dual-income households without a ma...

Offaly native Aonghus O'Donovan joins Jess to explain how he transitioned from working at Dyson to developing a wearable device for women experiencing menopause.

This week Niall & Sean host a Leinster Senior Hurling Championship Preview on Hurling Chat. Guests Andy Coen, Cyril Farrell, Johnny Coen & Jeff Lynskey look at: Can Galway build on the early season promise in the heat of Championship? Kilkenny will arrive on Saturday with a ferocious intent to overturn the league result..... The other Leinster opposition, namely Offaly, Kildare, Dublin & Wexford.... The ultra competitive Munster championship & what 3 teams could come out.... Jeff, who is part of the Laois management team, gives an insight into their year so far with the Joe McDonagh campaign also starting this weekend.

Jonathan Higgins was at the launch of the Leinster Senior Camogie Championship, speaking to each captain ahead of the start of the action next week!He spoke with Kilkenny's Caoimhe Dowling, Offaly's Amy Byrne, Carlow's Rachel Breen, Wexford's Keeva Steadmond, and Dublin's Aisling O'Neill.

The film that launched a moral panic in the United Kingdom (over a poster of all things), Abel Ferrara's first trip to New York's seedy underbelly gained notoriety, but was it worth it? Join "Da Poultrygeist" in finding out!Recording aided by Tiny Rebel Brewing Co's excellent "Easy Livin'" Session IPA and "313" Craft Lager. Follow the show: @onemansmeatpod on Twitter.

Clare FM's Derrick Lynch sat down with Alan Morrissey to share his thoughts and views on the sporting fixtures which took place over the weekend. There will be a more in-depth analysis of these games on Monday's Sideline View from 6pm on Clare FM. Games Reviewed: NFL Division 3 (Round 7): Sligo 2-23 Clare 0-28 (Sunday, Markievicz Park) National Camogie League Division 1B Final (Round 5): Clare 2-17 Offaly 2-11 (Saturday, Ennis) Ladies NFL Division 3: Fermanagh 2-15 Clare 0-10 (Sunday, Enniskillen)

Clare camogie manager Eugene Foudy says he's delighted his side have met one of their main targets for 2026 by getting back to the Division 1b final. The Banner round off their National League campaign against Offaly this weekend with their spot in the decider already secured. Limerick and Dublin meet this weekend to determine who Clare's opponent will be in the final. Foudy says it's crucial for their development to test themselves against the top teams in the country.

On this month's episode, The Stinging Fly poetry editor Annemarie Ní Churreáin is joined by poets Simon Costello and Jane Robinson to read from and discuss their poems that appear in The Stinging Fly Issue 53 Volume Two, the climate issue.Simon Costello is from Tullamore, Co. Offaly. His poetry has been published in The Poetry Review, Poetry London, Poetry Ireland Review, The Stinging Fly, bath magg, New England Review, The London Magazine, The North, The Moth, Magma, The Rialto, The Irish Times and RTÉ. He has been awarded first prize in The Patrick Kavanagh Award for Poetry (2024), Southword Editor's Poetry Award (2023), The Rialto Nature Competition; Place Poetry Prize (2021). In 2021, he was highly commended in The Moth Poetry Prize. In 2024, his poetry chapbook Saturn Devouring was published by The Lifeboat Press. He is currently a Government of Ireland IRC Scholar and PhD candidate. He teaches at the Mary Lavin Centre/School of English in University College Dublin and also works for Granta magazine. He lives in Dublin.Jane Robinson's collections, Journey to the Sleeping Whale (Salmon, 2018) and Island and Atoll (Salmon, 2023), as well as other poems and essays, reflect her deep ecological awareness. With a doctorate in Biology from Caltech, Jane is also a recipient of the Shine-Strong and Strokestown Poetry awards. She lives in Dublin.Annemarie Ní Churreáin is a poet from northwest Donegal. Her books include Bloodroot (Doire Press, 2017), The Poison Glen (The Gallery Press, 2021) and Ghostgirl (Donegal County Archives, 2023). Her work has been shortlisted for the Shine Strong Award for Best Debut Collection (IRE) and for the Ledbury Hellens Best Second Collection (UK). She is a recipient of the Arts Council's Next Generation Artist Award, The Markievicz Award, and a forthcoming 2025 Hawthornden Foundation Residency (NYC). Ní Churreáin is a former fellow of Akademie Schloss Solitude Fellowship (GR). Her writing for stage has appeared at the Abbey National Theatre of Ireland.  Her poetry has been toured widely through Ireland, Europe and America. She is the poetry editor at The Stinging Fly Magazine. www.studiotwentyfive.comThe Stinging Fly Podcast invites writers from the latest issue of The Stinging Fly to read and discuss their work. Previous episodes of the podcast ⁠⁠can be found here⁠⁠. The podcast's theme music is ⁠⁠‘Sale of Lakes', by Divan⁠⁠. All of the ⁠⁠Stinging Fly archive⁠⁠ is available to ⁠⁠subscribers.⁠⁠

Tommy Larkins have the chance to secure national silverware for the first time in their history this Sunday (8th March 2026) when they battle Limerick's Ballybrown in the All-Ireland Junior B Hurling Final. The Galway side followed October's county success against Mullagh by remaining unbeaten in the tournament, including beating Offaly's St. Rynagh's in the Leinster Final, and overcoming Tipperary's Silvermines in the All-Ireland semi-final two weeks. Tommy Larkins manager Damian Broderick joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the final. == Throw-in at Killeedy GAA, Limerick on Sunday is 1.30pm.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy are alongside the returning Will O'Callaghan for this week's (slightly delayed) edition of The Hurling Pod. They look back on a weekend where Cork enjoyed a rare win at Nowlan Park, Galway eased their relegation worries by beating Waterford and Offaly went through the trap door. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead

Just days after Christmas, 27-year-old Offaly camogie player Aisling Brennan collapsed suddenly while at a friend's house. With no warning signs and at the peak of her fitness, she had suffered a cardiac arrest. CPR from those around her and a defibrillator shock within minutes saved her life before she was airlifted to hospital and placed in an induced coma.Now back training and urging others to learn CPR, Aisling joins Seán to discuss.

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 

Only one in three adults in Ireland have a will, and most people don't make one until much later in life. But, with major milestones like home ownership and parenthood happening later, should people in their 20s be thinking about it now?From a Dublin rope technician climbing Mont Blanc, to a young mum in Offaly planning for her child's future, more young adults are seeing a will as peace of mind, not just a document for the wealthy.Joining Seán to discuss is Jacquelyn Dunne from Dunne Solicitors and Founder of The Journey Folder.