Podcasts about Shamrocks

Today is our weekly stock check of Notre Dame football. We discuss who's up and who's down after a win over Arkansas. We also have the debate about whether or not the Irish make the College Football Playoff if they run the table and go 10-2. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We reveal our announcement on the future of TFTES before enjoying the win over Bohs and looking ahead to Prague on Thursday, with the help of Sparta podcaster Michael Durčák. In Memoriam: My Dad Part 2 features Conor Leeson, Kieran Glennon, the Wilkes brothers, Trevor Dunne and Hannah Dunne.

It's claimed "Brendan O'Regan would turn in his grave" if he became aware of an upcoming development on the site of a former Clare hotel. Clare County Council has granted planning permission to Crescent House Limited for a mixed-use development which will require the demolition of the Shannon Shamrock Hotel in Bunratty. The project will features 58 residential units as well as a convenience retail store and six retail or office units. Cratloe Fianna Fáil Councillor Pat O'Gorman believes what the area really needs is tourist accommodation.

Henry Shefflin Shamrocks chats to CRKC (Post v Thomastown) 29.09.2025

Darragh Corcoran Shamrocks chats to CRKC (Post v Thomastown) 29.09.2025

Noel Doherty Thomastown chats to CRKC (Post v Shamrocks) 29.09.2025

The St Canice's Credit Union Kilkenny semi finals will see Mullinavat play O'Loughlin Gaels and Shamrocks Ballyhale take on Dicksboro. Those games take place as part of a double header on Sunday October 12th. Shamrocks overcame Thomastown 1-22 to 16 points while O'Loughlins survived a late scare by Clara to win 3-20 to 3-17.  On Saturday Mullinavat beat Bennetsbridge 2-22 to 3-16 while Dicksboro beat Glenmore 2-24 to 2-18.We've got reaction to all of those games plus Aidan "Taggy" Fogarty on analysis.The KCLR Hurling Podcast brought to you by Morrissey Motors Peugeot Kilkenny.

Connor from Pub Cats is back with one of his wildest yarns yet — the infamous Toowoomba night out that spiralled from pokies wins and stein sculls to a spew in the Bavarian and an accidental break-in at the Shamrock Hotel. What started as 40 blokes on a pub crawl turned into chaos, laughs, and a brush with a $20,000 robbery the boys had nothing to do with (but sure looked suss on camera).Between the carnage, Connor opens up about what Pub Cats has always stood for: mateship, connection, and the kind of bonding that happens best over a few cold ones. Raw, hilarious, and properly true — this one's got everything from cocktails and chaos to real talk about looking after your mates.#propertrueyarn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Cian Byrne speaks to our own Cillian Horan ahead of our live commentary game of Bohemians' derby clash with Shamrock Rovers, a game which Bohs need to win to keep their European push going.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

Nathan Murphy was joined by Johnny Dunleavy and Vinny Perth as we gear up to the massive Dublin derby between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians. The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0, refreshingly alcohol free. Always be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie

Released in 1992, House of Pain (Fine Malt Lyrics) is the explosive debut album from the Irish-American hip-hop trio House of Pain, composed of Everlast (Erik Schrody), Danny Boy O’Connor, and DJ Lethal. The record brought a roughneck bravado and a working-class, Celtic swagger to early ’90s rap, establishing House of Pain as streetwise hooligans with a sound and style all their own. At the center of the album is the timeless party anthem “Jump Around”, produced by DJ Muggs of Cypress Hill. With its squealing horn sample, bass-heavy beat, and Everlast’s gruff, confrontational delivery, the track became an instant classic. It remains one of the most recognizable songs in hip-hop history—its mosh-pit energy and infectious hook still shaking speakers at sporting events, bars, and backyard parties to this day. The album fused East Coast hardcore hip-hop aesthetics with the trio’s embrace of Irish-American identity, lacing lyrics with references to drinking, brawling, and prideful defiance. Tracks like “Shamrocks and Shenanigans” and “Top O’ the Mornin’ to Ya” leaned heavily into their Celtic persona, while others like “Put Your Head Out” and “Back from the Dead” showcased rugged battle raps and boom-bap beats.  The soundscape, largely crafted by DJ Lethal and DJ Muggs, blends gritty breakbeats, aggressive loops, and layered samples to complement Everlast’s raspy delivery. The album was raw, unfiltered, and unapologetically loud. It went platinum, solidifying House of Pain as more than a one-hit wonder—even if “Jump Around” remained their legacy-defining moment. While House of Pain disbanded after their third album, this debut remains their most iconic. It helped define a specific cultural moment in early ’90s hip-hop: rowdy, beer-stained, unapologetic rap that crossed over into mainstream success without sacrificing its underground credibility.

Jason Gaffney fills in for Gar this week to review the Cork and Waterford away games, and give his thoughts on writing for Hoops Scene, the Japan 1975 tour, attendance figures, Matt Healy and Dublin Derbies this season. Alan Campbell, a former teammate of Jason's dad Robbie in the early 80s, guest stars on a new edition of the TFTES Hotline with topics for our 10 callers ranging from Europe, birthdays and injuries to best pints, podcasts and Irish TV series.

The boys are back in Oliver Ireland for a quickfire review of a double header that could prove very significant come the end of the season. Johnny has Galway's woes on the mind, while Dan debates the potential legacy of this Shamrock Rovers side before we hear from Andrew Quinn and Joey O'Brien about another Drogheda v Shelbourne meeting where possession equals defeat. On top of that, we've got a mailbag searching for new words on Mason Melia, some worries about Waterford's slump and a call for European predictions that the lads skilfully manage to swerve before Dan changes course with a big call for 2026. All of these definitive guesses are brought to you in association with Future Ticketing, Collar & Cuff, Sport Cosanta and Rascals Brewing.

JH Premier League Final - Conahy Shamrocks v Kilmacow on CRKC - 21.09.2025

SummaryIn this episode of the Johnson City Living Podcast, host Colin Johnson interviews Mahto Addison-Browder, a musician and local community member. They discuss Mahto's journey to Johnson City, his experiences in the local music scene, and the importance of community connections. Mahto shares insights about his band, Mahto and the Loose Balloons, and the establishment of Downspout Records, which aims to promote local artists. The conversation also highlights the Shamrock as a social hub, the Music in the Park initiative, and various hidden gems in Johnson City. Mahto emphasizes the creative spirit of the area and the importance of supporting local musicians and events.Follow Mahto on IG: https://www.instagram.com/mahtoandthelooseballoons/?hl=enTakeawaysMahto has been a part of the local music scene for over 10 years.The Shamrock serves as a social hub for the community.Mahto's band, Mahto and the Loose Balloons, was inspired by his previous group.Downspout Records was created to support local musicians and promote their work.Johnson City offers a vibrant music scene with various genres represented.Music in the Park is a community initiative to support local artists.Mahto enjoys rollerblading and spending time outdoors in Johnson City.The local community is very supportive of musicians and creatives.Mahto believes everyone deserves the opportunity to play music.Johnson City is a more affordable and welcoming place for musicians compared to Nashville.Buy your next home, or list your current home with us! https://www.thecolinandcarlygroup.com/Be a guest on the Johnson City Living Podcast: https://www.johnsoncityliving.com/guests?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaf_qLsH2l73s8fTV40Oebx8kSAGlIFS_y50ij7CRneeNX3I6NzzfQMUKP-7hw_aem_xHCpTZ5r_cOfc22X1DNvmw

Ed McGinty was the hero as Rovers won their FAI Cup quarter-final in Drogheda on penalties. But what about teams and cup competitions that no longer exist? Because that's the theme of our author series this week - purely a coincidence that Rovers travel to Turner's Cross on Friday - featuring Philip O'Rourke's 'Forgotten Clubs in Great Britain and Ireland', and Simon Turner's book called 'Tinpot', with Jim Conroy pitching in with his own memories from Rovers' games against Cork Celtic and Cork Hibs back in the day, and in defunct Irish tournaments like the Shield and Texaco Cup.

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Show Date: 9/17/25Dan welcomes John Jenness to the show for a BONUS episode. John is the co-manager of the St. Patrick Shamrocks, a 35+ team in the Federal League, South Division. They are a 5x Class A Champion (2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018). They lost several players following those great seasons and faced a "probationary period" (2023-2024) before being voted back INTO the league in 2025. John tells about the ups and downs of managing a team during unknown times. They recently won 1 and lost 2 games in the Class B State Baseball Tournament in the Federal League and are looking forward to the 2026.John also talks about recent updates to Bonin Field in St. Patrick.Sports and Songs Podcast Links:https://www.facebook.com/sportsandsongs1https://twitter.com/SportsandSongs1https://www.instagram.com/sportsandsongs/https://www.sportsandsongspodcast.com/

On this weeks TOTAP, your 100% UNOFFICIAL Cork City Podcast for the Rebel Army.Sponsored by NordVPN get your exclusive discount by visiting ⁠nordvpn.com/totap⁠Why no jersies available?Nash goes to London ZooThat Cup draw, we want balls mixedKing Keats to Return?Harps reviewWe preview Shamrock and PatricksThe Mail Bag is opened & much, much more!

Today's show is our weekly "Shamrock Up/Shamrock Down" stock check of Notre Dame football. We also go through some of the breakdowns of Notre Dame's offense against Texas A&M and then more Irish topics and more in Rapid Fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's show is our weekly "Shamrock Up/Shamrock Down" stock check of Notre Dame football. We also go through some of the breakdowns of Notre Dame's offense against Texas A&M and then more Irish topics and more in Rapid Fire. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Niall Shortall Shamrocks on CRKC (Post v Erin's Own) - Courtesy Clubber TV) - 13.09.2025

Live reaction with OTB's Ben Symes from Sullivan and Lambe Park where Shamrock Rovers have defeated Drogheda United 5-4 on penalties after a 1-1 draw.LOI with Rockshore 0.0

Henry Shefflin Shamrocks on CRKC (Post v Dicksboro) - Courtesy Clubber TV - 06.09.202

Eoin Cody Shamrocks on CRKC (Post v Dicksboro) - Courtesy Clubber TV - 06.09.2025

We've got thoughts on the Pat Scully show, the Santa Clara and Drogheda wins and the European draw with Prof's birthday in Prague ahead of Friday's Cup quarter-final. And in an international week where Pico looks set to become the only Irish representation at next year's World Cup, relive the infamous 1982 campaign with Paul Little's 'Shattered Dreams, Sliding Doors', before another author, Barry Flynn joins us to talk 'The Little Book of Irish Football',

Today's show starts with a new "Shamrock Up/Shamrock Down" segment where we check the stock of Notre Dame football coaches and players. After that, we discuss what Notre Dame's offense could look like when the Irish face Texas A&M Saturday night and then more in Rapid Fire!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's show starts with a new "Shamrock Up/Shamrock Down" segment where we check the stock of Notre Dame football coaches and players. After that, we discuss what Notre Dame's offense could look like when the Irish face Texas A&M Saturday night and then more in Rapid Fire!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nathan Murphy was joined by Jess Devine and Tatiana O'Brien of Shamrock Sióga, Ireland's first LGBTQIA+ Basketball Club, to chat about how important their club is for LGBTQIA+ athletes in Ireland after they took home the silver medal for Ireland at the 2025 EuroGames. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0.

  Join host Chef Jonathan Frazier in this intimate visit to Shamrock Farm, the Comox Valley sanctuary Mike and Shannon Farrell began in 1993. What started as a humble pumpkin patch has blossomed into a biodiverse 20-acre operation, cultivating over 40 vegetable varieties, fragrant lavender, specialty cut flowers, and raising chickens, Nubian goats, and even pigs to support the land and farm family.  Beyond produce, the farm produces handcrafted soaps using fresh goat milk and lavender oil, preserves, and lavender products,all reflecting their ethos of thoughtful, local craftsmanship.  Shamrock Farm thrives through seasonal markets, a roadside farm stand on the honour system, and online sales, building connections one harvest at a time. WEBSITE: FACEBOOK LINK INSTAGRAM LINK ADDRESS 2276 Anderton Road Comox, British Columbia Canada V9M 4B2 CONTACT T: (250) 339-1671 E: info@shamrockfarm.ca HOURS ROAD-SIDE FARM STAND: May - September: 10:00am - 5:00pm, Tuesday - Sunday November - April: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm, Friday - Sunday    

WWE Raw #231 - October 27th, 1997: Ken Shamrock challenges Bret "Hitman" Hart for the WWE Championship just weeks away from Survivor Series 1997.Tom Campbell and "The Rambunctious" Jackie Orlando step into their ICO-PRO Powered DeLorean to watch every episode of WWE Raw from the start. WATCH THE VIDEO VERSION ON PATREON Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's our 2006 season special, with then-manager Pat Scully making a guest appearance in the Four Provinces in front of a live audience. Pat remembers assembling a young team from scratch to take Rovers up from the First Division at the first attempt, training at Stanaway Park up the road in Crumlin, the importance of the opening day win over Dundalk, his speech in Cobh after winning the title, Cup final suits and the Arsenal influence, getting a Bohs and Sunderland B team manager sacked, the Waterford bus story and more, Rovers fans in his taxi over the years and more.

Shiv interviews Michael Wilkins, Partner at Shamrock Capital, to explore the opportunities PE firms can unlock through deep expertise in sectors including media, entertainment and sports.Michael explains how industry focus and long-term networks translate into proprietary deal flow, why value creation plans need to be tailored to each company rather than run from a single playbook, and how to balance partnership with hands-on support. He also shares how firms can approach AI in practical, incremental ways—turning it from a perceived threat into a tool for margin expansion and growth.

Thursday night could see two Irish clubs qualify for the group phase of a European competition for the first time in the one season. One half of that quest - Shamrock Rovers' 2nd leg of their Conference League playoff with Santa Clara - will be live on Off The Ball. Ahead of that game, OTB's Nathan Murphy spoke to Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and midfielder Danny Mandroiu.

Our fourth author in a row is Brian MacConville with his children's book 'Hoopbee and the Hoops' and his experience in the Azores to see a famous Rovers result in Europe. We remember the great Tommy Hamilton and look ahead to a huge night in Tallaght on Thursday.

Send us a textEp 290 Kazja Kage Kombat & Conspiracy When it comes to pioneers of the early No Holds Barred days, the name Kazja is associated with both progress and controversy. Kazja gave us a look at what it was like to be on the front lines fighting the athletic commissions tooth and nail on every decision and how he was able to subvert their system. Some of the sports biggest names attended and participated in his events and in this interview we remember what is considered the sports “Golden Era” Ep 290 Kazja Kaged Kombat & Conspiracy0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 MMA history podcast  intro 1:14 Joey Venti's guest introduction1:45 interview start 1:46 plugs/ promotions 4:17 introduction to submission fighting 8:04 first MMA event Kazja hosted 12:00 inspiration behind octagon cage 13:25 shoot fighter movie using cage 17:55 dealings with Joe Son 22:47 stick fighting tournament 23:58 Tapout similar logo to MatRat clothing28:13 screwed on deal by Charles Mask Lewis 32:56 relationship with Punkass 34:30 relationship with Scrape 36:23 struggles hosting first event 43:43 Beau Hershberger 44:48 cops showing up after event 48:32 thoughts on cobra fighting championship 52:38 Hitman fight promotions 53:39 Ryan Chenoweth55:55 LA times covering fight event 1:00:55 dealings with Joe Pardo 1:02:35 experience with Tracy Hess 1:04:39 Erica Montoya1:10:58 thoughts on Ryan Greg 1:11:14 thoughts on Jeremy Williams 1:12:10 Karo Parisian early start 1:15:18 Harout Terzyan1:16:54 Kanji Ishibashi1:17:05 Toby Imada 1:17:52 Sean Loeffler1:18:39 Rafiel Torre 1:19:15 Lodune Sincaid1:19:56 Brian Peterson1:20:06 Extreme Pancrase 11:23:53 fallout with Ryan Channel 1:25:22 Jeremy Jackson 1:27:09 Joe Moriera vs Joe Son1:30:37 Shamrock 20001:32:09 Jason Maxwell 1:32:43 Toby Imada taking tough fights 1:34:54 Shannon Ritch1:37:07 Mike Bitonio 1:38:17 backstage at WCC event 1:41:29 dealings with Armando Garcia 1:45:52 John Matua vs Tank Abbott 1:48:02 interview wrap up 1:50:31 outro/ closing thoughts Subscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show

The Playoff Qualifying Round has kicked off in the Europa & Conference Leagues, and it's all to play for! The headline in the Conference League was the big boys struggling, with Scandanavian sides taking full advantage. Palace managed just a 1-0 home win vs Fredrikstad amidst a frustrating week off the pitch, Strasbourg was held scoreless in France by Brøndby, & Mainz suffered a 2-1 away defeat at the hands of Rosenborg. Elsewhere, both Irish sides got huge victories, including a shock win at Santa Clara for Conference League veterans Shamrock. Plus Virtus stayed alive, maintaining just a single goal deficit heading back to San Marino, where they hope to be the first club from their nation to qualify for a European group stage. Meanwhile in the Europa League, Utrecht continues their impressive qualifying run, Brann-AEK Larnaca and Panathinaikos-Samsunspor set themselves up for terrific 2nd legs, and Red Imps' and KuPS' magical qualifying runs come to an end – but fear not! We'll see them both in the Conference League league phase. All that plus more praise for the Cypriot, Norwegian, Polish, and the Dutch leagues, and a quick check in on Champions League qualifying! Cheers Per-Mathias Høgmo!

Shane Hannon, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through Friday morning's papers, including Shamrock Rovers & Shelbourne's results in Europe. Ex-Ireland international, Keith Treacy, then joins the lads to provide further reaction to last night's League of Ireland clubs in Europe.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Shane Hannon, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through Friday morning's papers, including Shamrock Rovers & Shelbourne's results in Europe. Ex-Ireland international, Keith Treacy, then joins the lads to provide further reaction to last night's League of Ireland clubs in Europe.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full preview of Shelbourne's massive Europa Conference League playoff tie with Linfield that you can hear exclusively live on Off The Ball and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock, plus Shamrock Rovers' tough tie with Santa Clara in the Azores for a shot at League Phase football.Joey O'Brien has been keeping a close eye on events in Belfast.Stephen Bradley knows that his side are up against it.Celtic face a litany of boos after Kazakh draw.Jose Mourinho's Fenerbahce have a shot at Champions League football.And Arsenal get their man Eze, but could they be about to add another England star?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

We talk getting through to the next round of Europe and the Cup. Miguel L. Pereira, with his book 'Bring Me That Horizon: A Journey to the Soul of Portuguese Football', and Larne marketing officer Christopher Liddle give their expertise on Conference League play-off opponents Santa Clara. Plus: the first of a two-part 'In Memoriam: My Dad' with five sons paying tribute to their late fathers - Nathan Johnston, Ryan McDyer, Peter Keane, Niall Keenan and Mick McCarthy.

Send us a textEp 289 Cecil Peoples w/ Herb Dean Deep DiveCecil Peoples joins us to discuss the developmental days of mixed martial arts and its transition into modern day fighting. We delve into stories about Frank Dux, Zane Frazier and the reputation of Gene LeBellHerb Dean sat in on this special episode with a true pioneer of the sport Cecil Peoples Ep 289 Cecil Peoples w/ Herb Dean Career Deep Dive  0:00 plugs/ promotions 0:42 MMA history podcast  intro 1:14 Joey Venti's guest introduction1:41 interview start 2:00 beginnings in martial arts 4:44 drafted in to the Army 5:58 Reffed the 1st Muay Thai rule event in USA 9:06 Herb Dean meeting Cecil Peoples 12:22 Cecil Peoples importance to martial arts 14:04 Herb Dean becoming a referee 16:09 Herb Dean on growing as a referee 18:55 Tim Sylvia arm break 26:25 Antonio Nogueira snapped arm 28:50 having to pull fighters off during submission 32:24 Manson Gibson35:50 Cyrille Diabate vs Rick Roufus38:45 watching the first UFC on tv39:58 Zane Frazier vs Frank Dux 52:55 Steven Seagal $50k challenge 54:16 Gene LeBell's reputation 1:00:19 auditioning for a movie 1:04:47 understanding Jiu Jitsu before UFC 1:08:35 interactions with the Shamrocks 1:10:43 Erik Paulson 1:13:25 John McCarthy becoming involved in UFC1:18:58 thoughts on Ron Van Clief 1:22:00 Harold Haward and Bart Vale 1:23:00 Ray Wizard in the UFC 1:25:41 Count Donte 1:31:14 Eric Paulson vs James Warring 1:32:04 Herb Dean pulled over for speeding 1:33:57 interview wrap up 1:36:42 outro/ closing thoughtsSubscribe to the Lytes Out Podcast:https://www.youtube.com/@MMAHistoryPodcastSocials: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/groups/1027449255187255/?mibextid=oMANbwInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/lytesoutpodcast/iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lytes-out-podcast/id1568575809 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3q8KsfqrSQSjkdPLkdtNWb Mike - The MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Cash App - $mikedavis1231Venmo - Mike-Davis-63ZELLE: Cutthroatmma@gmail.com / ph#: 773-491-5052 Follow the #LOP team on Instagram: Chris Lytle - Founder/Owner - @chrislightsoutlytle Mike Davis - MMA Detective - @mikedavis632 Joey Venti - Assistant - @aj_ventitreTyson Green - Producer - @ty.green.weldingAndrew Mendoza - Timestamps - @ambidexstressAndy Campbell - Social Media Manager - @martial_mindset_Josh Campbell - ContributerJohn Perretti - Historical ContributerOutro song: Power - https://tunetank.com/t/2gji/1458-power#MMA #UFC #NHB #LytesOutPodcast #LytesOut #MixedMartialArts #ChrisLytle #MMADetective #MikeDavis #MMAHistory #OldSchoolMMA #FiftyFightClub #MMAPodcast #FightPodcastSupport the show

No Rovers goals to talk about in Kosovo or Galway but you'll get a live report from Gerry Matthews in Pristina, and hear from Barry McCarthy (O'Neill family, Templeogue United donations) and Seamus Leavy (History of Longford Town book) before Graham Merrigan (Shamrock Rovers DAO) talks his new role and the 336th episode of 'What's The Story? Podcast'. Rookie numbers.

This week on Bludging on the Blindside, Roy and HG discuss the rugby league runners - are they legit? Plan your life around rugby league, Alice Springs centre of excellence, the try celebration approval process, Runner agents - Is this something to consider? Billy Coleman the strongman of Lithgow, Horse racing base camp and where are the boxing TAFE courses?

This week's special guest host is a club legend, four-in-a-row and FAI Cup winning captain Ronan Finn, who is in his second season at UCD to pursue a Master's Degree in Sports Management. Finner helps review a boring St Joseph's game, which his daughter enjoyed at least, and a big win over Derry in Tallaght on Sunday that put Rovers 10 points clear. We look ahead to Thursday's tie with Kosovo Football expert Eljon, and potentially a trip to Portugal where Ronan made his European debut with Sporting Fingal in 2010, and also nearly cost Rovers the title that season. We reminisce about Belgrade and White Hart Lane, his League of Ireland debut for the college in 2005 and scoring against the Hoops as a teenager. Ronan talks his long wait for a first European goal, Pico taking the armband and equalling his European appearance record, Rory Gaffney's greatness, Burkey's fitness, the gaffer's half-time team talks and "the turn" when results haven't yet come. We discuss his relationship with Stephen Bradley and the senior leadership group within the squad, winning the Cup and lifting the league trophy with young Josh, and making the move from centre-mid to right-wing back, all the way up to his last goal for Rovers against Bohs in front of the south stand and the difficult decision to leave the club. There's also a chat about the dip in crowds this summer, extending the league season, doing punditry for our Conference League Phase games on TV last season, his ambitions in football after he retires, and, of course, fishing.

A bonus episode with Con Murphy reading a piece on Kosovan football during the Yugoslav war, James Moor talking about his book 'Grobar', in which he spent the 2011/12 season following FK Partizan home and away, including Rovers' famous night in Belgrade, and a re-airing of our Mick Kearin interview from 2021, after Jim Conroy pays tribute to 'Tiger', his favourite player growing up.

This week's guest co-hosts are the Staffords, Ciarán and his dad Ben to talk a club record away win in Gibraltar, which we all barstooled at the Irishtown House, favourite European memories together, the Pride of Ringsend and more. Tommy Tormey files his live report from The Rock, there's Conor Foley on Glenmalure Rovers' new season, and on the 20th anniversary of when the members took ownership of the club for the first time, examiner Neil Hughes and former player Keith Doyle take us back to the drama of the 2005 season and the High Court.

See what a local historian thinks about James Strang as we tour the town of St James on Beaver Island, Michigan. Check out the conversation! https://youtu.be/wBl1C55HoyY Don't miss our other conversations about Strangism: https://gospeltangents.com/denominations/strangites/ Copyright © 2025 Gospel Tangents All Rights Reserved Except for book reviews, no content may be reproduced without written permission. Beaver Island: A Journey Through Time and Tyranny in Lake Michigan Welcome to Beaver Island, often called "America's Emerald Isle," a fascinating gem in Lake Michigan with a history as rich and diverse as its landscape. If you've ever wondered about year-round island life, a unique Mormon kingdom, or the rise of an Irish community, you're in the right place! Island Life: Year-Round Charm and Seasonal Bustle Beaver Island is unique as the only island in Lake Michigan with a year-round population. While around 600-800 people call it home in the winter, the population swells to 3,000-4,000 during the summer months. Access to the island is primarily by private boat or air service, as ferries only run until mid-December. The main community, St. James, named after James Jesse Strang himself, is where most businesses are concentrated, including the year-round community center, taverns like the Shamrock bar and restaurant, a motel, and a hardware store that also houses a gift shop and vet clinic. Many other businesses, like some restaurants and a bicycle/boat rental shop, are open only in the summer. Historically, the island's economy relied heavily on commercial fishing, with fish being salted or iced down and sent via ferry to Charlevoix for further rail transport to cities like Indianapolis or Chicago. Hotels also played a main role in the economy for many years. Unforgettable Reign of King Strang A significant chapter in Beaver Island's history revolves around James Jesse Strang, a controversial figure who established a Mormon colony here. Strang arrived on the island around 1847-1848, with his colony reaching approximately 1,500 people by the time of his death in 1856. Strang was an ambitious leader, and his people surveyed Beaver Island for the first time in 1848. He named the town of St. James after himself and began building a highway, the King's Highway, also named after himself. His colony was so established that they even had a daily newspaper, the only one north of Grand Rapids at the time. However, Strang's rule was often described as tyrannical by the tour guide. He quickly made enemies with his policies: He mandated that anyone wishing to stay on the island had to become a Mormon or pay him a tax or leave. This drove many people off the island, though some reluctantly converted because they had nowhere else to go. He authorized his followers to steal fish from other fishermen's nets and even take items from the homes of fishermen who were out at sea, according to the guide. Initially, Strang was against plural marriages, but a couple of years after arriving, he embraced polygamy, taking four more wives after his first wife, Mary, left him and returned to Wisconsin. He was also known for peculiar practices, such as having his people build a dock just a few inches under the water in Font Lake (named for baptismal font) so he could appear to be "walking on water" when baptizing his followers. Strang also left a lasting mark on the island's geography by naming several places with biblical references. Examples include: Font Lake, where baptisms took place. Mount Pisgah, a hill named after the biblical Mount Pisgah from which Jesus preached. It became a popular spot for people to climb. A lake on the south side of the island was called Lake Jaz or Lake Galilee, corresponding to the Sea of Galilee in the Holy Land. Interestingly, Strang was a well-educated man who passed the Michigan bar exam and could practice law. This legal expertise proved useful,