Podcasts about Thurles

Coming to you from day 4 of the Qatar Goodwood Festival, Nick is joined by Rishi Persad, both on great cricketing form. They reflect on the biblical conditions at the track yesterday, as well as looking through the key performances, including Whirl's dominance of a somewhat controversial Qatar Nassau Stakes. We hear from TPD's Adam Mills and Dan Barber from Timeform on the performance of Whirl in the Qatar Nassau Stakes. Jason Singh talks all things Tattersalls. We also hear from David Armstrong, owner of Coppull, winner of The Richmond Stakes. Kevin Blake brings the breaking news of the immediate closure of Thurles racecourse. Jane Mangan is back at Galway before we wrap up the show with a few tips from Rishi.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 18ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1970 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh an phraghas de bheoir agus biotáille chun dul suas. I 1991 fuair duine 380 míle punt de bharr gur chúisigh duine iad go raibh siad ag gadaíocht siopa. I 2001 bhí daoine I nDurlas ag iarradh milliúin punt a bhailiú don Cathedral of the Assumption. An plean a bhí ann ná chun a lán slí a chuir amach ionas go mbeadh daoine ábalta airgead a thabhairt ó dhochar díreach agus geall. I 2009 bhí Ros Cré an áit chun a bheith don deireadh seachtain de bharr go raibh sé lán de cheoil agus siamsaíocht ar na sráid agus sna teach tábhairne. Bhí an bhaile mar óstach don tríú huair do Fleadh na Mumhan agus bhí sé ócáid mhór sa chontae. Sin Bryan Adams le Everything I Do I Do It For You – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1991. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1992 phós Bobby Brown agus Whitney Houston ina eastát I New Jersey. Chaith sí gúna leis an chostas 40 míle dollar. Bhí daoine ann cosúil le Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle agus Freddie Jackson. Rinne sí iarratas ar cholscaradh I 2006. I 2001 tháinig an bhanna cheoil Kiss amach le táirge eile darbh ainm Kiss Kasket. Bhí sé cónra le haghaidh de na baill den bhanna ceoil air, bhí an lógó Kiss air agus na bhfocail Kiss Forever air. Fuair giotáraí Dimebag Darrell ón bhanna ceoil Pantera bás I 2004 agus fuair sé ceann agus cuireadh é faoi thalamh. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Nelson Mandela san Afraic Theas I 1918 agus rugadh aisteoir Kristen Bell I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1980 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sí. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 18th of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1970: the price of beer and spirits were to be increased sharply. 1991: there was a £380,000 award for shoplifting slur which shocked stores. 2001 - An ambitious £1 million fundraising plan for the restoration of the Cathedral of the Assumption in Thurles. The plan, which seeks extensive support from the general public, offers a number of alternatives to people wishing to contribute to the fund, ranging from direct debits to direct donations and pledges.  2009 - Roscrea was the place to be for the weekend with music and entertainment lining the streets and pubs. For the third time in its history, the town would host the Munster Fleadh, one of the most prestigious events on the Irish cultural calendar.  That was Bryan Adams with (Everything I Do) I Do It For You – the biggest song on this day in 1991 Onto music news on this day In 1992 Bobby Brown married Whitney Houston at her New Jersey estate who was dressed in a $40,000 Marc Bouwer wedding gown. Those in attendance included Stevie Wonder, Gloria Estefan, Natalie Cole, Patti LaBelle and Freddie Jackson. After years of making tabloid headlines, she would file for divorce in September, 2006. 2001 Kiss added another product to their ever-growing merchandising universe: the "Kiss Kasket." The coffin featured the faces of the four founding members of the band, the Kiss logo and the words "Kiss Forever." Pantera guitarist Dimebag Darrell was buried in one after he was shot and killed on-stage in Dec 2004 And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Nelson Madela was born in South Africa in 1918 and actress Kristen Bell was born in America on this day in 1980 and this is some of the stuff she has done. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 22ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1983 chaill 15 aire sóisearach a carr de bharr go raibh gearradh siar de 1 milliún punt. I 1994 tháinig nuacht iontach amach don tír mar go raibh an eacnamaíocht chun ardú 6% tar éis bliain uafásach I 1993. I 1993 roimh Féile I nDurlas, tháinig Stad Semple amach ag rá nach raibh cead ag daoine coiscín a dhíol timpeall an stad. Tháinig sé amach go raibh sé de bharr reachtaíocht rialtas. I 2003 bhí damáiste de 100 míle euro déanta de bharr tine mhailíseach I dTeampall Mór. Bhí an tine ag monarcha Taylor Made sa bhaile agus las dhá leantóir a raibh 40 troigh ar thine. Sin Donna Summer le I Feel Love – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1977. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1989 chuaigh Martika chuig uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena hamhrán Toy Soldiers agus d'fhan sí ann ar feadh dhá sheachtain. Chuaigh sí chuig uimhir a cúig sa Bhreatain. I 2004 fuair amhránaí Arthur Crier bás de bharr cliseadh croí. Bhí sé ball de The Chimes agus d'oibrigh sé le Little Eva, Gene Pitney, The Four Tops. The Temptations, Ben E.King, Johnny Nash agus The Coasters. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh amhránaí Selena Gomez I Meiriceá I 1992 agus rugadh aisteoir Willem Dafoe I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1955 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 22nd of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1983: 15 junior ministers lost state cars in £1m cut. 1994: Booming economy was to grow by 6pc after flat 1993. 1993 – Ahead of Feile in Thurles, Semple Stadium issued a notice saying that the sale of condoms within Semple Stadium would be prohibited. This was a matter covered by Government Legislation.  2003 - €100,000 worth of damage was caused in what was described as a malicious fire in Templemore. The fire, at the Taylor Made factory in the town, occurred when two forty-foot loaded trailers were allegedly set on fire. That was Donna Summer with I Feel Love – the biggest song on this day in 1977 Onto music news on this day In 1989 Former actress Martika started a two week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Toy Soldiers', a No.5 hit in the UK. 2004 American singer, songwriter and producer Arthur Crier died of heart failure. Member of The Chimes and had worked with Little Eva, Gene Pitney, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Ben E. King, Johnny Nash and The Coasters. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – singer Selena Gomez was born in America in 1992 and actor Willem Dafoe was born in America on this day in 1955 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 23ú lá de mí Iúil, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 ghortaigh garda tar éis ruathar I mbainc agus scoil siad urchar ag carr a raibh neamh-mharcáilte. I 1991 chuir Fine Gael cheist ar an aire oideachas chun staidéar a dhéanamh ar an fá nach raibh fir ag obair mar mhúinteoirí a thuilleadh. I 1998 chuir siad siar cás d'fhear a rinne 722 glaoch ciapaireachta I dTeampall Mór. Dúradh leis an breitheamh go raibh ionsaí leanúnach de ghlaoch anaithnid ar chúig duine. Dúirt an breitheamh nach raibh aon aiféala ón gcosantóir do na rudaí a rinne sé. I 2000 bhí fear nocht ag rith tríd Durlas I lár na hoíche agus fuair sé fíneáil ó Bhreitheamh Tom O'Donnell. Bhí an fear ag iarradh dul isteach chuig óstán Hayes agus chonaic garda é. Dúirt sé go raibh a lán daoine ag seasamh timpeall air nuair a tháinig an gharda. Sin Take That le Pray – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1993. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 2005 tháinig an nuacht amach go raibh Live Aid 1985 le Queen an cheolchoirm rac is fearr riamh agus rinne 7,000 duine vótáil ar. I 2011 fuair Amy Winehouse bás ina dteach I Londain ag aois 27. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh aisteoir Woody Harrelson I Meiriceá I 1961 agus rugadh aisteoir Daniel Radcliffe sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1989 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 23rd of July, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1981: Garda wounded after bank raid gang shot a hail of bullets at their unmarked Garda car. 1991: Fine Gael demanded that the minstister for education commission an in depth study on why men are shying away from the teaching profession. 1998 - A man who made 722 nuisance telephone calls had his case adjourned at a sitting of Templemore Court. The Judge was told that the case involved a "sustained" attack of anonymous calls on five people. Judge Mary Martin said she was concerned that the defendant was not showing great remorse for his actions.  2000 - A MAN found naked on the main street of Thurles in the early hours was fined by Judge Tom O'Donnell.  The naked male was spotted by a garda trying to gain entry to Hayes' Hotel in Liberty Square. The court was told that a number of people were standing around when the garda arrived.  That was Take That with Pray – the biggest song on this day in 1993 Onto music news on this day In 2005 Queen's 1985 Live Aid performance was voted the best rock concert ever by over 7,000 UK Sony Ericsson music fans. 2011 Amy Winehouse was found dead at her north London home, she was 27. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – actor Woody Harrelson was born in America in 1961 and actor Daniel Radcliffe was born in the UK on this day in 1989 and this is some of the stuff he has done. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

An award winning retailer has praised the county's local gift card for its ease of use and commission free nature after enjoying a bumper 6 months of sales through the card. Second generation family run business Moran's Menswear opened its doors in 1970 and celebrates 55 years in business in 2025. The menswear retailer joined the Love Tipperary Gift Card when it launched in November 2024, with over €5,000 of gift cards spent in the store in 6 months. The Love Tipperary Gift Card is backed by County Tipperary Chamber and Tipperary County Council, with 300 businesses accepting the card. Both physical and digital versions of the card are available. Moran's Menswear was founded in 1970, moving to its current shop in Thurles in 2020 before the first lockdown. In the past 5 years, the retailer has tripled the size of the store, added a private wedding room and won the Drapers award for Best Independent Menswear across Ireland and the UK. Diarmuid Moran, owner of Moran's Menswear, said the Love Tipperary Gift Card supports their ethos as a business: "We're proud supporters of the independent sector and the power of shop local. If a person shops with Amazon that money is leaving Ireland but if you buy local it stays local and gets reinvested in the economy through jobs and the support local businesses provide to community projects and clubs. The Love Tipperary Gift Card is all about encouraging people to shop local and providing support for local businesses, so we are very happy to be a part of it. I think it's a great initiative for Tipperary. "One of the main benefits of the Love Tipperary Gift Card is the fact that it's commission free. For example, I had a One4All Gift Card in the store today for €100 and I gave €12 of that to One4All in commission. In comparison, accepting the Love Tipperary Gift Card is 100% commission free. Another major benefit is the ease of use. I can swipe the physical version while the digital version is added to the recipient's digital wallet so they can 'tap to pay'. "We've accepted over €4,000 of Love Tipperary Gift Cards since the initiative launched in November 2024, and I think that is down to the ease of use for merchants accepting the card and recipients spending it. Moran's Menswear is a destination store which caters to a broad market, from 15 years of age upwards, so when people come into the store to spend their Love Tipperary Gift Card they could be buying anything from branded items to wedding attire, shoes to accessories. "It's our aim to make every customer feel welcome, so when they are spending their Love Tipperary Gift Card at Moran's, they're receiving the best individualised service. One thing I've noted is that when customers have the Love Tipperary Gift Card to spend they tend to trade up and spend more on top of the Gift Card value." Diarmuid encourages local organisations to consider using the cards as rewards, and urges businesses who are not currently accepting the card to register: "The Love Tipperary Gift Card is a positive initiative for Tipperary and is ideal for organisations to use as rewards because it is a tangible way they can show support for their community. I'd like to see the Love Tipperary Gift Card becoming even more embedded within the community, and more organisations using the cards for rewards, ringfencing reward spend into County Tipperary. "For local businesses in County Tipperary, it's very simple. If you're not part of the Love Tipperary Gift Card then people are not going to visit your business to spend their cards with you. As a business, you have to keep reinventing and moving forwards, and that includes participating in positive community initiatives that benefit the community like the Love Tipperary Gift Card. €5,000 of additional spend in just over 6 months is a positive for any independent business." Michelle Aylward, Chief Executive at County Tipperary Chamber said: "We introduced the Love Tipperary Gift Card as a means to provide tangible suppor...

In this week's episode, Barry chats with Brendan Maunsell. Brendan recaps on a brilliant win for Jim By Two in the Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup 2025 Final in Thurles. He also reflects of the opening round of the 2025 Callaway Pro Am at Stud Irish St. Leger from Limerick where In Good Time put in a superb display in a very talented heat. They also talk about the highly anticipated 2025 Boylesports Irish Greyhound Derby a prestigious tournament in the Irish Greyhound Racing calendar. Brendan is hopeful of great success in Shelbourne Park. Check out their chat now.

On Wednesday's Tipp Today, Fran spoke to Cllr Shane Lee on claims that communities may be stopped from hanging bunting, Brigid and Peter on the cancelled Cork homecoming, Cllr Peggy Ryan on the importance of keeping footpaths clear, David Moloney raises concerns about a Tipp town junction,Betty has thoughts on Tony Holohan possibly running for President, Cllr Seamie Morris on Tipp's victory, Michael on roads in Thurles, Tipp Superfan David Hanley was live in studio and this week's Village Tour was in Newtown!

RTE's Barry Gallagher talks to Tipp fans celebrating their senior hurling team's all-Ireland homecoming in Semple Stadium, Thurles.

Listen back to Tipp FM's live commentary of the 2025 All-Ireland senior hurling final between Tipperary and Cork. The game was played on Sunday July 20th 2025 in Croke Park. Tipp FM's coverage was in association with The Arch Bar & De Faoite Restaurant, Liberty Square, Thurles and the commentary team was Paul Carroll and Ken Hogan, with analysis from Ronan Quirke and Stephen Gleeson. Photo credit: Sportsfocus.ie.

RTE's Pat McGrath speaks to relieved Tipperary hurling fans in Thurles, after their side won the Liam McCarthy Cup.

Johnny Luby joined Fran live from the Arch Bar in Thurles for his take on the week that was.

Friday's Tipp today came live from the Arch Bar in Thurles ahead of Sundays All Ireland final! Johnny Luby gave us his thoughts on the game, Cllr Michail Lowry on whats happening locally, Noel Dundon on the history of Thurles Sarsfields, Nathan Maher with his song for Tipp and we heard the song from Annacarty childcare, Stephen Gleeson speaks to Ronan Maher, Tom Hennessy on the story of Sean Tracey and the Talbot tradition and we played coverage of this week's Premier Preview held at TUS in Thurles this week with Ronan Quirke and Paul Carroll.

Listen back to Tipp FM's Premier Preview looking ahead to the All-Ireland senior hurling final between Tipperary and Cork. The show, in association with Jim Strang & Sons, main Peugeot dealer in South Tipperary, was recorded at the TUS campus in Thurles. Tipp FM's Ronan Quirke and Paul Carroll hosted the chat with an expert panel of Jamesie O'Connor, James Woodlock, Willie Maher and Ken Hogan. Live music on the night was performed by Nenagh's Dáwna.

On Thursday's Tipp Today, Fran spoke to Presidential candidate hopeful Nick Delahanty, John gave his views on the Presidential race, Cathal Nolan from Irelands Weather Channel on our heatwave! Martin Browne from Cashel for Palestine on the news that children have been refused permission to come to Ireland, Sleep expert Tom Coleman on sleeping in the heat, Tony appealed for the owners of photos he found in a book, Noel on the new double yellow lines on Parnell street in Thurles, Tom Hennessy on the upcoming Liam Lynch commemoration, Muriel spoke about supplements for the health slot and conspiracy files looked at genius!

In this weeks episode, Barry chats with Denis Murphy. Denis shares his passion for the sport and the recent sponsorship of the upcoming prestigious 2025 Callaway Pro Am At Stud Irish St. Leger in Limerick Greyhound Stadium. Barry also chats with Emer Dunne a young greyhound trainer from Tipperary. She gives insight into her journey into greyhound racing with her father & her recent success in Clonmel. Barry caught up with Mark J. Fanning again this week as the highly anticipated 2025 Centenary Agri Tipperary Cup takes place in Thurles.

Listen back to Tipp FM's commentary as Tipperary beat Kilkenny in the 2025 All-Ireland senior hurling championship semi-final. The game took place in Croke Park on Sunday July 6th 2025 with an attendance of 60738. Paul Carroll & Ken Hogan were on commentary duty for Tipp FM and our coverage was in association with The Arch Bar & De Faoite Restaurant, Liberty Square, Thurles. Photo credit: Sportsfocus.ie.

On Tuesday's Tipp today, Fran spoke to Dan Harty in Thurles about renewed efforts to secure a bypass for the town, Sandra Daly to changes in legislation regarding sex assault cases, Cllr Mairin McGrath on clothes bins, Caller Dessie on biogas plants, accents in the Dail, Martin Quinn ahead of the awarding of the Tipperary Peace Award today, Teresa tells us a ghost story! Liam on Irish politicians travelling to Hungary, Paulie Sheahan on a Junction event this week, Caller Mick with his thoughts on the Tipperary Peace award, Ryan and Corrinne joined us from the US as they try to track down some Tipp ancestors, TD Michael Murphy on the news that Ferryhouse pool is to close, Betty with a ghost story, Leanne joins us from the road as she's on a mission to grant a listener's wish and we hear about the upcoming Comeragh festival!

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 19ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1965 fuair Cairdinéal Conway fáiltiú iontach nuair a chuaigh sé chuig Maigh Nuad. I 1981 cheap daoine nach mbeadh Fianna Fáil in oifig a thuilleadh ag deireadh an mhí. I 2001 tháinig nuacht iontach amach do 600 duine a bhí ag obair ag Procter agus Gamble mar go mbeidís a coimeád a phoist. Tháinig sé amach go mbeadh nach mór 10 míle duine ag cailleadh a phoist timpeall an domhain ach go mbeadh daoine a raibh ag obair san Aonach Urmhumhan go breá. I 2012 tháinig sé amach go mbeadh dhá chomórtas babhláil I nDurlas mar páirteach den fhéile iománaíocht idirnáisiúnta. Bhí sé an chéad uair a raibh sé sa chontae agus chun marcáil an ócáid leis an Irish Bowling Association. Sin Elvis le A Little Less Conversation – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2002. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1984 shroich Bob Marley agus The Wailers uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena halbam Legend – agus d'fhan sé ann ar feadh 12 seachtain. Tháinig an t-albam amach chun comóradh a dhéanamh don tríú cuimhneachán óna bhfuair Bob Marley bás. I 1990 shroich Madonna uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena hamhrán Vogue. D'fhan sí ann ar feadh trí sheachtain agus bhí sé a ochtú h-uimhir a haon I Meiriceá agus a seachtú h-uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Boris Johnson sa Bhreatain I 1964 agus rugadh amhránaí Macklemore I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1983 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 19th of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1965: cardinal conway last received a cheering warm hearted recpetion from the people of maynooth. 1981: fianna fail was almost to be out of office by the end of the month. 2001 - OVER 600 jobs at the Nenagh based Procter & Gamble plant would not be lost despite speculation. The company will shed 9,600 jobs worldwide over the coming months but none of those jobs would be at the Nenagh plant  2012 - Two major road bowling competitions would be staged in Thurles on the as part of the Thurles Sarsfields International Hurling Festival. It would be the first time that this long-established sport will be seen in the locality and to mark the occasion the Irish Bowling Association.  That was Elvis with A Little Less Conversation – the biggest song on this day in 2002 Onto music news on this day In 1984 Bob Marley and the Wailers started a 12-week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with the compilation album 'Legend', released to commemorate the third anniversary of Marley's death. 1990 Madonna started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Vogue'. Originally planned as a B-side, it became the singers eighth US No.1 and seventh UK No.1 hit. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Boris Johnson was born in the UK in 1964 and singer Macklemore was born in America on this day in 1983 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Listen back to Tipp FM's commentary as Tipperary took on Galway in the 2025 All-Ireland senior hurling quarter-final. The game took place in the TUS Gaelic Grounds n Saturday June 21st 2025. Tipp FM's commentary team was Paul Carroll and Ken Hogan and the coverage was in association with The Arch Bar & De Faoite Restaurant, Thurles. Photo credit: Sportsfocus.ie.

Clare minor hurling manager Ger O'Connell says his side showed immense bravery to fend off Cork and reach the All Ireland Final. The Banner exacted revenge for defeat in the group stages, defeating the Munster Champions 0-27 to 1-22 in Thurles to book their place Waterford now await in the decider after they overcame Kilkenny in the other semi final clash on Saturday evening. O'Connell says the players' character and quality was shown in spades in the second half.

To review the sporting fixtures, Peter O'Connell was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Clare FM Commentators Syl O'Connor and Joe Garry. Games Reviewed: All-Ireland Senior Football Championship - Group 3: Clare v Louth (Sunday, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise) All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship, Semi-Final: Clare v Cork (Sunday, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles)

To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Monday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's GAA Commentator Syl O'Connor. Games Previewed: All- Ireland Senior Football Championship – Group 3:  Clare v Louth (Sunday, Laois Hire O'Moore Park, Portlaoise, 2pm)   All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship, Semi-Final:  Clare v Cork (Sunday, FBD Semple Stadium, Thurles, 1pm) 

The manager of the Clare minor hurlers has commended his sides strength in depth as they prepare for their last four tie in the All Ireland Championship. Clare and Cork will be hoping to secure their place in the decider when they do battle in the semi final in FBD Semple Stadium in Thurles. Both sides are looking to reach the final for the first time since their previous All Ireland success, with Clare's coming in 2023 while Cork claimed the title in 2021. Banner boss Ger O'Connell says the quality throughout the entire panel enabled them to overcome some early season stumbling blocks. Throw in in Thurles on Sunday is at 1pm with commentary on Clare FM with Keatings Bar and Restaurant, Kilbaha, Loop Head.

A former Clare hurling captain says a fast start will be the target for the Clare minor hurlers as they look to reach the All Ireland Final Ger O'Connell's charges return to FBD Semple Stadium on Sunday afternoon to face Munster Champions Cork in their last four clash. Clare had an impressive showing in Thurles last time out, outscoring Galway 1-10 to 1-1 in the second half of their quarter final encounter en route to victory. Tommy Guilfoyle claims The Banner might catch the Munster champions cold after a couple weeks layoff. Throw in in Thurles on Sunday is at 1pm with commentary on Clare FM with Keatings Bar and Restaurant, Kilbaha, Loop Head.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 3ú lá de mí an Mheithimh, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1967 bhí an rialtas ullamh chun laghdú na fíneálacha I gcoinne na bhfeirmeoirí. I 1988 tháinig nuacht iontach amach I gcóir an tír – bhí laghdú sna rátaí úis agus bhí an easpórtáil ag dul ó neart go neart. I 1999 tháinig fógra ar ghuthán go raibh buama I dhá thí I nDurlas – ach tháinig sé amach go raibh sé rabhadh bréige. Dúirt fear le canúint ón Thuaidh go raibh buama I dhá thí agus bhí na daoine a raibh ina chónaí sna tithe bainteach le drugaí. I 2003 chuaigh Mary McAleese chuig Durlas. D'oscail sí an leabharlann nua ag Scoil Ailbhe agus ag an am bhí sí an chéad cheann stáit chun turas a thabhairt chuig an scoil. Sin Usher agus Will.I.Am le OMG – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2010. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1965 shroich Bryan Adams uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena hamhrán Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman agus d'fhan sé ann ar feadh cúig sheachtain. Bhí sé ón scannán Don Juan De Marco agus bhí sé a tríú huimhir a haon I Meiriceá agus shroich sé uimhir a ceathair sa Bhreatain. I 2002 bhí Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John, Brian Wilson, Cliff Richard, Ozzy Osbourne, The Corrs, Will Young, Atomic Kitten agus S Club 7 ag an cheolchoirm iubhaile banríon ag Buckingham Palace I Londain. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Rafael Nadal sa Spáinn I 1986 agus rugadh amhránaí Kelly Jones sa Bhreatain Bheag ar an lá seo I 1974 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 3rd of June, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1967: the government was prepared to 'mitigate entirely' the outstanding fines against farmers. 1988: There was good news for the country - booming exports and a cut in interest rates. 1999 - A phone warning alleging that bombs were placed in two houses in Thurles, was a false alarm.A man with a Northern accent said that bombs had been placed in two named houses in Thurles. The houses were occupied by people involved in the drug trade the caller alleged.  2003 - THE President of Ireland, Mary McAleese visited Thurles. The president would officially open the new state-of-the-art library at Scoil Ailbhe . President McAleese would make history by being the first Head of State to visit the primary school.  That was Usher and Will.I.Am with OMG – the biggest song on this day in 2010 Onto music news on this day In 1995 Bryan Adams started a five week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman' Taken from the film 'Don Juan De Marco' it became Adams third US solo No.1, a No.4 hit in the UK. 2002 Paul McCartney, Sting, Elton John, Brian Wilson, Cliff Richard, Ozzy Osbourne, The Corrs, Will Young, Atomic Kitten and S Club 7 all appeared at The Queen's Jubilee concert at Buckingham Palace, London. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Rafael Nadal was born in Spain in 1986 and singer Kellt Jones was born in Wales on this day in 1974 and this is one of their songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 30ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1964 bhí an dul chun cinn mall de na cainteanna sa Bhruiséil. I 1975 bhí an rialtas cúisithe an oíche roimhe go raibh siad ag tabhairt neamhaird ar 52 míle daltaí a bhí chun an scoil a chríochnú. I 1998 tháinig an nuacht amach go raibh an bhóthair ó nDurlas chuig Ros Cré an bhóthair is measa sa tír a dúirt Noel Coonan. Rinne Coonan moladh chuig an chomhairle chun litir a scríobh chuig an Aire Timpeallacht chun airgead a thabhairt dóibh chun an bhóthair a dheisiú. I 2000 bhí Joan Kennedy ó Doladh ar a slí chuig Meicsiceo. Bhí sí mar imreoir liathróid raicéid agus bhí sí ar an fhoireann a bhí I gcraobh an domhain. Bhí sí san fhoireann a bhí sa craobhchomórtais na hEorpa I 1988. Sin B*Witched le C'Est La Vie – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1998 Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1964 chuaigh The Beatles chuig uimhir a haon sna cairteacha I Meiriceá lena amhrán Love Me Do. Bhí sé a cheathrú uimhir a haon I cúig mhí. An leagan a tháinig amach I Meiriceá bhí Andy White ag seinm na druma agus bhí Ringo ar an tambóirín agus an leagan a tháinig amach sa Bhreatain bhí Ringo Starr ag seinm na druma. I 1996 chuaigh Alan Whitaker ó Penzance ar Mastermind agus bhí a ábhar speisialta The Sex Pistols. Chuaigh sé chuig an bhabhta leathcheannais de bharr gur d'fhreagair sé 18 gceist cheart. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Tom Morello I Meiriceá I 1964 agus rugadh amhránaí agus aisteoir Idina Menzel I Meiriceá ar an lá seo I 1971 agus seo chuid de amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh an tseachtain seo chugainn le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 30th of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1964: the council of ministers made slow progress in brussels talks. 1975: the gov was accused last night of turning its back on next months 52,000 school leavers. 1998 - The main Thurles to Roscrea road is "the worst in Ireland", Councillor Noel Coonan told the Council.Councillor Coonan proposed that the Council write to the Minister for the Environment, Mr Noel Dempsey calling on him to immediately make available funds to improve the condition of the road.  2000 - Joan Kennedy from Dolla was off to Mexico. The extremely talented racquetball player has been selected on the Irish team to compete in the World championships. Joan represented Ireland in the European championships in 1988  That was B*witched with C'Est La Vie – the biggest song on this day in 1998 Onto music news on this day In 1964 The Beatles went to No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Love Me Do', the group's fourth US No.1 in five months. The version released in America had Andy White playing drums while Ringo played the tambourine. The British single was a take on which Ringo Starr played the drums. 1996 Alan Whitaker from Penzance appeared on the UK TV quiz show Mastermind, his specialist subject being the Sex Pistols. He won a place in the semi-final of the show answering all but one of the 18 questions correctly And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Tom Morello was born in America in 1964 and singer Idina Menzel was born in America on this day in 1971 and this is one of her songs. I'll be back with you next week with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

The manager of the Clare minor hurlers is hailing the composure his side showed to mount a second half comeback in their All Ireland quarter final. The Banner will face Cork in the semi final after defeating Galway 2-21 to 2-13 in Thurles on Sunday. Following an early second half penalty for the Tribesmen, Clare fought back from a four point deficit, hitting 1-10 with Galway only managing a further point in response. Boss Ger O'Connell says a key factor in their victory was the players trusting their ability and hurling on instinct.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 22ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1981 bhí an Taoiseach I mbaol pholaitiúil mar gur lainseáil sé é féin in olltoghchán ag déanamh an rud a mbeadh an rialtas ag déanamh in ionad gealltanas chuig an phobal. I 2009 tháinig an nuacht amach go raibh an tAire don ghnóthaí sóisialta ag smaoineamh ar obair do trí lá in ionad daoine á mbriseadh as a bpost. I 1997 bhuaigh fear ó Ghráinseach darbh ainm Pádraig Madden an Guinness Bachelor den bhliain ag óstán Hayes. Bhí sé an buaiteoir I gcoinne 7 nduine eile agus fuair sé seic de 300 punt ón Uachtarán den Durlas Leo Community Club. I 2010 tháinig an Cumann Lucht Tráchtála Durlas amach go mbeadh VAT ann de 21% do pháirceáil sa bhaile. Dúradh go raibh a lán páirceáil saor in aisce sa bhaile agus tháinig na úinéirí amach nach raibh siad sásta go raibh an VAT ag ardú do phairceáil do na custaiméirí. Sin The Black Eyed Peas le Boom Boom Pow – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 2009. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1980 thosaigh U2 a turas cheol a bhí 23 dátaí acu dóibh darbh ainm 11 O'Clock Tick Tock Tour. Thosaigh siad an turas cheol ag The Hope & Anchor I Londain. I 2000 bhunaigh Robbie Williams carthanas do pháistí leis an airgead a thuill sé leis an margadh a rinne sé le Pepsi. An t-ainm a bhí ar an charthanas na Give It Sum agus bhí timpeall 2 milliúin punt acu ag an tús. Bhí carthanas eile ag fáil an t-airgead cosúil le UNICEF agus Jeans For Genes. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Naomi Campbell sa Bhreatain I 1970 agus rugadh amhránaí Morrissey sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1959 agus seo chuid de a amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 22nd of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1981: the taoiseach put his political danger on the line last night as he launched himself into a general election campaign holding out the governmets record instead of glossy promises to the voters. 2009: social affairs minister hinted at subsidisng a three day week for workers, where the alternative would be lay-offs. 1997 -22 year old Lorrha man scooped the coveted title of Guinness Bachelor of the Year at Hayes' Hotel. Padraig Madden, from Grange, was chosen as the winner from the eight finalists and received a cheque for £300 from the President of the Thurles Leo Community Club.  2010 -Thurles Chamber of Commerce announced that VAT at the rate of 21% will apply to public parking in Thurles. There's plenty of free parking in the town, but business owners were not happy with VAT increasing the overall parking fare on customers.  That was The Black Eyed Peas with Boom Boom Pow – the biggest song on this day in 2009 Onto music news on this day In 1980 U2 kicked off their 23 date '11 O'Clock Tick Tock' tour at The Hope & Anchor in London. 2000 Robbie Williams set up a children's charity with the cash he earned from a deal with Pepsi. The trust, 'Give It Sum', boasted £2m seed money. Beneficiaries would include UNICEF and Jeans For Genes. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – Model Naomi Campbell was born in the UK in 1970 and singer Morrissey was born in the UK on this day in 1959 and this is one of his songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 19ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1978 tháinig George Colley amach ag rá go raibh an stát chun stop a chaitheamh airgead agus go mbeadh am deacair ag gach duine I gceann tamall. I 1989 tháinig an nuacht amach gur chaill níos mó ná 100 míle duine a bpost sna 80dí. I 1999 bhuaigh bunscoil Ballycahil I nDurlas gradam san Esso School's Wildlife Challenge do a nuachtlitir An Crann Feasa. Bhí An Crann Feasa scríofa ó shiúil crann cnó capaill a raibh ag fás ag an scoil. I 2010 d'aontaigh leis an Anglo Meiriceánach Ltd chun an Mianach Lisheen a dhíol I nDurlas chuig comhlacht Indiach I gcóir 208 milliún euro. Bhí 372 duine ag obair ann le 70% dóibh ón chontae. Sin All-4-One le I Swear – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1994. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 1979 chuaigh ABBA chuig uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena albam Voulez-Vous, d'fhan siad ann ar feadh ceithre sheachtain agus bhí sé a cheathrú albam a shroich uimhir a haon. I 1990 chuaigh Madonna chuig uimhir a haon I Meiriceá lena amhrán Vogue. D'fhan sí ann ar feadh trí sheachtain. An plean don amhrán sin ná chun a bheith ar thaobh B ach bhí sé a 8ú huimhir a haon I Meiriceá agus a 7ú sa Bhreatain. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Jojo Siwa I Meiriceá I 2002 agus rugadh amhránaí Sam Smith I Londain ar an lá seo I 1992 agus seo chuid de a amhrán. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 19th of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1978: Finance Minister George colley warned the nation yesterday that the state spending spree honeymoon was over and promised tough times ahead 1989: It was recorded that over 100,000 jobs were lost in the 80's slump. 1999 - Ballycahill National School, Thurles won the overall Award in the Esso Schools' Wildlife Challenge for its Environmental Newsletter, An Crann Feasa. An Crann Feasa was written through the eyes of a local horse chestnut tree growing on the school grounds.  2010 - ANGLO American- Ltd agreed to sell the Lisheen Mine near Thurles to an Indian company for E308m. Lisheen employs 372 people, 70% recruited locally.  That was All-4-One with I Swear – the biggest song on this day in 1994 Onto music news on this day In 1979 ABBA started a four week run at No.1 on the UK album chart with 'Voulez-Vous' the group's fourth No.1 album. 1990 Madonna started a three week run at No.1 on the US singles chart with 'Vogue'. Originally planned as a B-side, it became the singers eighth US No.1 and seventh UK No.1 hit. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – dancer Jojo Siwa was born in America in 2003 and singer Sam Smith was born in London on this day in 1992 and this is one of their songs. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

On this morning's show... Thurles Cllr left unhappy after proposed road works on Kickham Street in Thurles were cancelled... A mother tells us about her son who was recently diagnosed with a rare genetic disorder. Why are young people skipping school...the conversation continues... Regular contributor Helen Walsh will shave her head live on air as a fund raiser. Garda update. And Ali is in Emly for this week's Village Tour... All this and much much more...

Listen back to Tipp FM's coverage of Tipperary vs Waterford in the 2025 Munster senior hurling championship. The game took place on Sunday May 18th 2025 in front of 28,758 spectators in FBD Semple Stadium. On commentary duty for Tipp FM was Paul Carroll & Ken Hogan and the coverage was in association with The Arch Bar & De Faoite Restaurant, Thurles. Photo credit: Sportsfocus.ie.

Listen back to Tipp FM's commentary as Tipperary beat Clare in the 2025 Munster senior hurling championship. The game took place in Zimmer Biomet Páirc Chíosóg, Ennis on Saturday May 10th 2025 in front of 20685 spectators. On commentary duty for Tipp FM was Paul Carroll & Ken Hogan and the coverage was with thanks to The Arch Bar & De Faoite Restaurant, Thurles. Photo credit: Sportsfocus.ie.

Fáilte ar ais chuig eagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo ar an 7ú lá de mí Bealtaine, liomsa Lauren Ní Loingsigh. I 1976 bhí ocht bhfear SAS ar héileacaptar go rúndacht ag dul ar ais chuig an Tuaisceart de bharr gur bhannaigh siad iad. I 2004 fuair daoine amach go raibh daoine a raibh ag obair ag AIB ag fáil níos mó airgead óna chustaiméirí nuair a bhí siad ag fáil airgead ó thír eile. I 2010 bhí sé ceadaithe do Yeagher LTD chun ionad siopadóireacht a thógáil in aice leis an Hibernian Meat Plant I nDurlas. Thug an Bord Pleanála cead don áit le siopaí, oifigí agus bialann éagsúla. I 2012 bhí daoine a raibh ina chónaí sa chontae an-ámharach de bharr gur bhuaigh siad níos mó ná 1.8 milliún euro le Prize Bonds. De réir an chomhlacht bhuaigh daoine sa chontae nach mór 2 milliún euro le duine amháin a bhuaigh 1 milliún euro. Sin ABBA le Fernando – an t-amhrán is mó ar an lá seo I 1976. Ag lean ar aghaidh le nuacht cheoil ar an lá seo I 2000 chuaigh Britney Spears chuig uimhir a haon sa Bhreatain lena amhrán Oops I Did It Again. Scríobh Max Martin agus Rami Yacoub an t-amhrán, na scríbhneoirí céanna a scríobh a amhrán Baby One More Time. I 2003 chuir máinlia dlí ar 50 Cent de bharr nár íoc sé bille leighis. Dúirt an dochtúir gur tháinig 50 Cent agus a cairde chuig an t-ospideál le créacht urchar I 2000 agus dúirt sé nár íoc sé a bille a raibh 20 míle dollar cé gur chuir sé cheist air cúpla uair. Agus ar deireadh breithlá daoine cáiliúla ar an lá seo rugadh Mr Beast I Meiriceá I 1998 agus rugadh Tommy Fury sa Bhreatain ar an lá seo I 1999 agus seo chuid de na rudaí a rinne sé. Beidh mé ar ais libh amárach le heagrán nua de Ar An Lá Seo. Welcome back to another edition of Ar An Lá Seo on the 7th of May, with me Lauren Ní Loingsigh 1976: 8 sas men were airlifted secretly back to the north by helicopter late last night after being charged and bailed in the special criminal court. 2004: staff at a unit within AIB, the largest bank in the state discovered two years prior that the bank was over charging its customers for foreign exchange transactions. 2010 - YEAGHER Ltd has been given the all-clear to build a major shopping and office center on the site of the old Hibernian Meats plant in Thurles. An Bord Pleanala gave the green light for a mixed-use neighborhood centre made up of shops, office units, a restaurant, a wellness center  2012 - Tipperary residents are some of the luckiest people in the country, having won over €1.8 million with Prize Bonds. According to the Prize Bond Company's 2011 annual report, Tipperary's total winnings of €1.8 million with one Tipperary resident winning the €1 million prize.  That was ABBA with Fernando – the biggest song on this day in 1976. Onto music news on this day In 2000 Britney Spears went to No.1 on the UK singles chart with 'Oops!... I Did It Again'. Written and produced by hit-makers Max Martin and Rami Yacoub, who had previously collaborated with Spears on '...Baby One More Time'. 2003 A US surgeon sued 50 Cent over an unpaid medical bill. The doctor claimed 50 Cent and his friend turned up at a hospital with multiple gunshot wounds in 2000, but said the rapper never paid the $20,000 he owed for treatment despite being asked several times. And finally celebrity birthdays on this day – YouTuber Mr Beast was born in America in 1998 and social media star Tommy Fury was born in the UK on this day in 1999 and this is some of his stuff. I'll be back with you tomorrow with another edition of Ar An Lá Seo.

Cork footballers are heading for a rematch with Kerry in SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh after the draws were made for the All-Ireland group stages.Whatever happens on the June Bank Holiday weekend, or away to the losers of Meath-Louth in the Leinster final and Roscommon, which will be at a neutral venue, Cork football isn't in a very strong position on the basis of recent underage results.On this week's podcast we discuss the state of football on Leeside.Keith Ricken's minors host Kerry this week in the Munster opener, with both counties moving to the semi-final anyway, hoping to fare better than last season's U17 crop. The U20s were outclassed by Kerry in their provincial final and the Rebels have failed to trouble their rivals at all since they last picked up Munster underage silverware.Corn Uí Mhuirí action has highlighted how dominant Kerry are and you have to ask what is being done to arrest the slide? Cork haven't replaced Conor Counihan as Director of Football and given their financial issues are unlikely to do so while the lack of viable options if current senior manager John Cleary moves on at the end of the summer just shows how bleak the situation is.There's also a chat about Limerick's impressive display in beating Waterford away and they clearly mean business despite being surprisingly held to a draw in Thurles last month. The Cork U20 hurlers have improved across the campaign and will the chance to reach the Munster final against a fancied Tipp if they can beat Clare in the Páirc. The Banner beat them in the minor equivalent three years ago.This year's minors face Waterford in the Munster final, having completed the group with four wins from four and looking like very strong All-Ireland contenders.We also look at how the leagues are panning out in hurling and football across the divisions, with the availability of Cork hurling squad players a great reflection of the management team and their positive attitude.Plus a discussion of the Cork camogie and ladies football teams seasons so far and the skort versus shorts debate.You can listen to the Echo Sport Podcast every week wherever you get your podcasts or on www.echolive.ie/podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Cooke reports from Thurles, Tipperary.

To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Friday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch. Games Previewed: National Hurling League Division 1B: Clare v Tipperary (Saturday, Thurles, 7:30pm) National Football League Division Three: Clare v Offaly (Sunday, Zimmer Biomet Pairc Chiosiog, 2pm Munster U20 Football Championship: Clare v Limerick (Saturday, Hennessy Memorial Park Milltown Malbay, 2pm)

ePower is to supply over 20 shopping centres across 14 counties nationwide with high speed EV charging points, following a partnership agreement with Lanthorn, which manages a portfolio of over €1.6bn of property throughout Ireland. Rollout will begin in 2025, and the sites where chargers will be installed include Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway, as well as busy urban areas like Navan, Dundalk, Mullingar, Athlone, Maynooth, Portlaoise and Kilkenny. ?ePower is working closely with Lanthorn in association with their project managers, KSNPM. ePower has been selected following a competitive process, which took into account the company's ability to offer high speed charging facilities, tailored specifically to each site, and crucially, the assurance that the sites would be maintained and serviced by ePower's 24/7 help desk, field engineering and remote management. Commenting on the development, John O'Keeffe, CEO of Power, said: "We're very proud to be part of the drive towards making electric vehicles a better choice for consumers. The rollout and delivery of chargers, be it through public or private partnerships, is key to this. Through this partnership with Lanthorn, ePower plans to have super-fast chargers installed at shopping centres around Ireland, from Donegal to Cork and many places in between; it's a great expansion for us in what's been a hugely successful year of growth." It's been a busy year for ePower; the company recently joined forces with Dublin's local authorities to bring online up to 200 fast chargers across the region in 2025. The initial phase of the project will see ePower's high-speed chargers installed at more than 40 Dublin locations across the four Dublin local authorities. The company also won six of 17 government contracts for the rollout of new high-speed electric car charging hubs across Ireland, due to be operational by the end of 2025. Shopping Centres that will see the installation of ePower chargers · Dunnes Stores, Stephens Green SC, Dublin · Swords Central Shopping Station, Dublin · Dunnes Stores, Donaghmede SC, Dublin · Nutgrove SC, Rathfarnham, Dublin · Dunnes Stores, Manor Mills SC, Maynooth, Kildare · Beechmount Shopping Centre, Navan, Meath · Navan Town Centre, Navan, Meath · Fairgreen Shopping Centre, Mullingar, Westmeath · Harbour Place Shopping Centre, Mullingar, Westmeath · The Golden Island Shopping Centre Athlone, Westmeath · Galway Shopping Centre, Headford Rd, Galway · Dunnes Stores, Parkway SC, Dublin Rd, Limerick · Castlewest SC, Ballincollig, Cork · Thurles SC, Slievenamon Rd, Thurles, Co. Tipperary · McDonagh SC, Kilkenny · Dungarvan Shopping Centre, Dungarvan, Waterford · The Marshes Shopping Centre, Dundalk, Louth · Long Walk SC, Dundalk, Co. Louth · Port Road, Letterkenny, Co Donegal · Cavan Retail Park, Dublin Rd, Cavan · Penneys, Laois Shopping Centre, Portlaoise, Co. Laois

Racing in Ireland on Saturday (15th March 2025) is in Thurles. Cross-channel, there are meetings in Newcastle, Kempton, Uttoexter, Southwell and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.

To preview the sporting fixtures, Alan Morrissey was joined on Friday's Morning Focus by Clare FM's Derrick Lynch. Games Previewed: Sports Preview National Football League Division Three: Clare v Laois (Saturday, Portlaoise, 6pm) Munster U20 Football Championship: Tipperary v Clare (Saturday, Thurles, 2pm)

Presentation College Athenry will hope their long wait is over this Monday (St. Patrick's Day - 17th March 2025) when they take on Thurles CBS in the Masita All-Ireland Post Primary Schools Senior A Hurling Final. Galway are also seeking to end a 30-year famine since St. Raphael's, Loughrea were victors in 1995. It's a repeat of the 2023 semi-final when Athenry edged their opponents 0-15 to 0-14.  Aaron Niland, Seán Murphy, Aodhán McDonagh, Darragh Counihan and Michael Fallon are still involved from that victory. This is Presentation's fifth final appearance following defeats in 1976, 2018, 2019 and 2023.  The latter three came at the expense of St. Kieran's, Kilkenny but Presentation Athenry got a measure of revenge in this year's semi-final, winning 4-13 to 2-11 thanks to goals from Oscar Fitzpatrick, Ciarán Leen, Eoin Hannon and Ethan O'Brien.  Thurles CBS, chasing a first title since 2009, overcame Coláiste Bhaile Chláir 0-21 to 0-17 in their semi-final. Leading up to the game, Presentation Athenry manager Paul Hoban has been chatting to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly. == Throw-in at Croke Park on St. Patrick's Day is 3pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

The funeral of Irish jockey Michael O'Sullivan is taking place in Co Cork today, following his passing due to injuries suffered in a fall at Thurles, Co Tipperary, on 6 February.

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This week the Front Page team are talking about revolutionising betting, training turnarounds and changing habits among Cheltenham racegoers. The show opens with a tribute to Michael O'Sullivan, the 24-year-old jockey who tragically died following a fall at Thurles earlier in the month. Join Racing Post editor Tom Kerr, Peter Scargill and Jon Harding for all that and more.

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Morse code transcription: vvv vvv We risked everything selling our home in Corby to travel Angry neighbours dub Edinburgh inflatable dome enormous zit Discordant Trump team statements on Ukraine leaves allies anxious Hong Kong The A level student who became an enemy of the Chinese state Bitcoin Mans mission to get back digital wallet worth 620m Audiologists raise concern over headphone use in young people Government plans to protect UK steel industry amid threat of tariffs Michael OSullivan Irish jockey dies after Thurles fall Temptation Island How Montoya, por favor broke the internet After Navalny Russian opposition is weaker than ever but its not why you think

Morse code transcription: vvv vvv We risked everything selling our home in Corby to travel Bitcoin Mans mission to get back digital wallet worth 620m After Navalny Russian opposition is weaker than ever but its not why you think Hong Kong The A level student who became an enemy of the Chinese state Discordant Trump team statements on Ukraine leaves allies anxious Government plans to protect UK steel industry amid threat of tariffs Temptation Island How Montoya, por favor broke the internet Angry neighbours dub Edinburgh inflatable dome enormous zit Audiologists raise concern over headphone use in young people Michael OSullivan Irish jockey dies after Thurles fall

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Coláiste na Coiribe were crowned FAI Schools Connacht Senior A Cup champions for the first time on Friday (17th January 2025) following a 2-0 win over Presentation Athenry. Katelyn Seoige struck both goals as they avenged last year's defeat to the same opponents at this stage. After the game, Coláiste an Coiribe principal Eoghan Ó Ceallaigh chatted to Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line.' == Coláiste na Coiribe will take on the Munster champions (St. Mary's High School, Midleton or Presentation Secondary School, Thurles) on Tuesday, 28th January in the FAI Schools National Cup semi-final. The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM.

Racing in Ireland on Saturday (21st December 2024) is in Thurles. Cross-channel, there are meetings in Haydock, Hereford, Ascot, Newcastle and Wolverhampton. With his 'Saturday Six,' here's Galway Bay FM's George McDonagh.