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The LOIWomen Show on FinalWhistleSeason Finale: Cup Glory for Athlone & Belgium AwaitsIt’s the final show of the season, and Breifne Earley and Meabh De Burca are looking back at a memorable FAI Women’s Cup Final where Athlone Town completed the double in style.Despite a spirited display from Bohemians, a Kelly Brady hat-trick led the Midlanders to glory in Tallaght.The Gypsies opened the scoring with a rocket from Alannah McEvoy, and a late long-range strike from Aoibhe Brennan capped off their scoring – but it wasn't enough to deny Athlone their first-ever League & Cup double.🏆 Cup Final Highlights:
2025-10-2233 minThe LOIWomen Show on FinalWhistleLOIWomen Title Race Heats Up & FAI Cup Quarter Final PreviewIn Episode 24 of Season 5, hosts Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke return to unpack another drama-filled weekend in the SSE Airtricity Women’s Premier Division, where comebacks, late goals, and managerial changes made headlines ahead of a highly-anticipated FAI Women’s Cup Quarter-Final weekend.🟥 Bohemians 2–2 Athlone TownBohemians were left frustrated after letting a two-goal lead slip at home to Athlone. A near-flawless first half saw the Dubliners dominant, but a spirited second-half comeback from the visitors — fuelled by intensity and clinical finishing — ensured a share of the spoils. The draw dents Bohs’ outside title push while Athlone c...
2025-08-131h 16The LOIWomen Show on FinalWhistleDanny Murphy (Cork City)After their defeat in the Munster derby ended their three game unbeaten streak Cork City manager Danny Murphy will be in the hot-seat this evening as he joins Breifne and Aaron to discuss their impressive league start and how life has been for the club.He'll be discussing their in's and out's in the dressing room, the problems with the pitch at Turner's Cross, the visit of a struggling Shamrock Rovers on Saturday ahead of Cliftonville's arrival in the All Island Cup with a quarter final place requiring a minor miracle for both sides.Lacking...
2024-05-071h 15The LOIWomen Show on FinalWhistleLeah Kelly (Sligo Rovers)This week, we’re thrilled to have Leah Kelly,a trailblazer for Sligo Rovers Women’s team, joining us.Leah holds the honor of being the first women’s senior player to reach 50 appearances for the Bit O’Red. She’ll be sharing her thoughts on the team’s new manager, Tommy Hewitt, the latest squad additions, and their scoreless draw against Shelbourne last Saturday. Not only a soccer star, Leah has also been a key player in Sligo Ladies Gaelic Football side in recent seasons, adding depth to her experience and perspective.In addition to our conve...
2024-03-121h 02The LOIWomen Show on FinalWhistleBecky Cassin (Irish Abroad: Cacenero, Spain)With the explosion of players who've either moved from the LOIWomen to play in professional leagues abroad and those who have expressed and interest or declared for Ireland in recent years we've decided to add a second weekly episode to the podcast looking at the impact Irish players are having in other leagues around the world.First up, given the week that's in it for Spain is our sole representative in the Spanish Leagues, former Cork City captain Becky Cassin who has signed for second tier challengers Cacereno. A city side based half way between both Iberian...
2023-08-1933 min
Leitrim GAA PodcastDarren Mulvey & James McGrailThe Leitrim GAA Podcast returns for season three ahead of the start of the All County Leagues this weekend as Shannonside FM's Darren Mulvey joins Breifne Earley to preview all the games across the three divisions as well as the bumper Inter County schedule this weekend.Breifne and Darren look back at the Tailteann Cup defeat to Antrim, the Ladies loss in the Connacht Final as well as the Minor Footballers and Hurlers campaigns so far ahead of the Connacht Minor Shield Final this evening, Fermanagh's Tailteann Cup visit to Pairc Sean tomorrow and the Lory Meagher...
2023-05-1955 minThe LOIWomen Show on FinalWhistleGraham Kelly (DLR Waves)Ahead of his side’s first game of the season DLR Waves Manager Graham Kelly is in the hot seat this week as he joins the lads to discuss the comings and goings in his squad for the new season at 9pm this evening.Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke will be chatting to Graham about how his side is shaping up just a few days ahead of their first game as they face up against a few of their old faces with a short trip to Peamount on Saturday while two old Peas will be returning to th...
2023-03-0855 minThe LOIWomen Show on FinalWhistleDanielle Burke (Cork City FC)All attention turns to the new look League of Ireland Women's Premier Division and after the excitement of Athlone Town's first ever trophy in Women's Senior Football senior last weekend all other teams will be hoping to mirror their achievements.Breifne Earley and Aaron Clarke take a look back at the President's Cup with a post march report from Final Whistle reporter Sean Comber.Then Cork City's Danielle Burke joins the lads to discuss her side's growth off the field in recent years and the stability of securing long term deals for Turner's Cross, training...
2023-03-0151 min
Leitrim DailyClub Championships: Leitrim GAA PodcastAs the Leitrim Club Championships heat up Derek Kelleher joins Breifne Earley to look back over all the action of last weekend and preview the upcoming games in the Connacht Gold Senior and Smith Monumentals Intermediate Football Championships as well as the looking back at the opening weekend of the Gotham Drywall Ladies Senior Football Championships.As well as rounding up the games played across the county we get post match reaction from some of the players and managers involved in games across the weekend. That includes Paul McGuire (6:22) of Gortletteragh who spoke to Deniese O'Flaherty after...
2021-09-041h 10
Leitrim GAA PodcastLeitrim GAA Podcast Episode 15As the Leitrim Club Championships heat up Derek Kelleher joins Breifne Earley to look back over all the action of last weekend and preview the upcoming games in the Connacht Gold Senior and Smith Monumentals Intermediate Football Championships as well as the looking back at the opening weekend of the Gotham Drywall Ladies Senior Football Championships.As well as rounding up the games played across the county we get post match reaction from some of the players and managers involved in games across the weekend. That includes Paul McGuire (6:22) of Gortletteragh who spoke to Deniese O'Flaherty after...
2021-09-041h 10
Final Whistle League of IrelandConan Byrne & European ClashesWe're crossing swords with some of our rivals this week as we spar with League of Ireland legend Conan Byrne who recently announced his retirement from the game after a distinguished career with UCD, Sporting Fingal, Shelbourne, St. Patrick's Athletic and most recently in the Irish League with Glentoran.The show starts with hosts Alan Keane and Breifne Earley taking a look back at the last weeks domestic results and the first rounds of the European games which have had a mixed result for Irish sides so far ahead of Bohs and Sligo Rovers performances this very...
2021-07-1547 min
Leitrim DailyDeclan Bohan on Mayo Defeat: Leitrim GAA PodcastIt's been a fairly rough few days for everyone involved in Leitrim GAA, this week County Board secretary Declan Bohan drops into the show to discuss the aftermath of the defeat to Mayo on Sunday and outline the roadmap ahead to a brighter day for the green and gold.Looking back on the events in MacHale Park on Sunday, Aidan Rooney shares with his co-host Breifne Earley his thoughts on the demoralising defeat focusing on the predictability of the outcome ahead of the fixture and the apathy that's growing across the country towards the provincial and All...
2021-07-141h 07Leitrim GAA PodcastDeclan Bohan on Mayo DefeatIt's been a fairly rough few days for everyone involved in Leitrim GAA, this week County Board secretary Declan Bohan drops into the show to discuss the aftermath of the defeat to Mayo on Sunday and outline the roadmap ahead to a brighter day for the green and gold.Looking back on the events in MacHale Park on Sunday, Aidan Rooney shares with his co-host Breifne Earley his thoughts on the demoralising defeat focusing on the predictability of the outcome ahead of the fixture and the apathy that's growing across the country towards the provincial and All...
2021-07-131h 07The LOIWomen Show on FinalWhistlePearl SlatteryThis week it's all about the potentially season defining top of the table clash between Dublin giants Shelbourne and Peamount United. Shels captain Pearl Slattery drops in to chat with Peamount United's Stephanie Roche and Breifne Earley.After an extended gap due to international games, mid season breaks and calendar clashes Stephanie kicks off the show shares some exciting personal news (0:30) before taking a look back at last weekend's results (1:09). Recorded prior to last weekend's games, Pearl Slattery (12:32) joins Breifne for a conversation about Shel's start to the season, her day job within the Football...
2021-07-0345 minLeitrim GAA PodcastConor Sheridan, Niall Woods, Olcan Conway & Ladies FootballWith the huge number of games on the calendar at the moment we’ve an equally busy show this week as the Ladies deal with their League Final disappointment, our hurlers get their season up and running and the club season progresses steadily with the Masonite Leagues.Former Connacht Champion Aidan Rooney (1:22) joins Breifne Earley to work through the last week including Sligo’s defeat to Mayo, Leitrim’s opponents in the upcoming Connacht Championship semi final before previewing Leitrim's chances in that game.Maeve Quinn (13:43) joins the conversation to look back at the LIDL Ladies...
2021-07-021h 15
Leitrim DailyConor Sheridan, Niall Woods, Olcan Conway & Ladies FootballWith the huge number of games on the calendar at the moment we’ve an equally busy show this weekend as the Ladies deal with their League Final disappointment, our hurlers get their season up and running and the club season progresses steady with the Masonite Leagues.Former Connacht Champion Aidan Rooney (1:22) joins Breifne Earley to work through the last week including Sligo’s defeat to Mayo, Leitrim’s opponents in the upcoming Connacht Championship semi final before previewing Leitrim's chances in that game.Maeve Quinn (13:43) joins the conversation to look back at the LIDL Ladies...
2021-07-021h 15Final Whistle League of IrelandDiarmuid McNally (UCD AFC)This week on the show we're pulling back the curtain at UCD with their long standing staff member and current Director of Football Diarmuid McNally as he joins Dean Zambra and Breifne Earley to chat about how the Belfield club prioritises developing promising talent both on and off the pitch.Firstly Dean (0:16) gets a dressing down for conveniently omitting some big news the last time we recorded an episode before Dean starts the show properly with a look back at the weekend's action (1:31) in the Premier and First Divisions including his own sides valuable point in Finn...
2021-07-0153 minLeitrim GAA PodcastEvan Sweeney, Sinead Tighe & Leitrim Club CalendarA week is along time in politics, but it can be even longer in sport. Leitrim restored some pride with a fine late surge in Antrim to bring a late ten point deficit back to level only to lose with the final kick of the game to the Saffrons. Leitrim's star man Evan Sweeney drops in to chat to this week's co-hosts Derek Kelleher & Breifne Earley.Derek Kelleher (2:30) starts with a look at the outstanding club games from 2020 which remain to be played ahead of this season championships. He also takes a look back at the performance...
2021-06-0156 minThe LOIWomen Show on FinalWhistleBilly Clery, Tara O'Gorman & Katelyn KeoghThis week on the podcast we're saying our goodbyes, to departing Galway WFC manager Billy Clery and also the win-less record of Athlone Town and Treaty United as Katelyn Keogh and Tara O'Gorman join Breifne Earley to talk about their respective side's first wins.In the absence of a co-host this week Breifne takes a quick look back at the action from last weekend (1:03).We have our first round-table chat with players from both clubs who secured their first wins of the season. (4:31) Treaty United captain Tara O'Gorman chats about the lesson's her young side...
2021-05-2839 minLeitrim DailyTerry Hyland, Ladies Football & TURASIt's been a rough weekend for most of Leitrim Gaelic Games with national league defeats for the county senior footballers and hurlers although the Ladies footballers did manage to put some sunshine with an eight point victory on Sunday afternoon.
This week's co-host Colin Regan (1:01) takes a look back at the National Football League defeat with Breifne Earley.
Leitrim manager Terry Hyland (3:02) joins the show to reflect on his side's reversal at the hands of Mickey Harte's Louth side in Carrick on Sunday afternoon. He talks about his experience of the game, what went wrong and the route from...
2021-05-2654 minLeitrim GAA PodcastTerry Hyland, Leitrim Ladies & TURASIt's been a rough weekend for most of Leitrim Gaelic Games with national league defeats for the county senior footballers and hurlers although the Ladies footballers did manage to put some sunshine with an eight point victory on Sunday afternoon.This week's co-host Colin Regan (1:01) takes a look back at the National Football League defeat with Breifne Earley.Leitrim manager Terry Hyland (3:02) joins the show to reflect on his side's reversal at the hands of Mickey Harte's Louth side in Carrick on Sunday afternoon. He talks about his experience of the game, what went wrong...
2021-05-2554 minLeitrim DailyTerry Hyland, Leitrim Ladies & TURASIt's been a rough weekend for most of Leitrim Gaelic Games with national league defeats for the county senior footballers and hurlers although the Ladies footballers did manage to put some sunshine with an eight point victory on Sunday afternoon.This week's co-host Colin Regan (1:01) takes a look back at the National Football League defeat with Breifne Earley.Leitrim manager Terry Hyland (3:02) joins the show to reflect on his side's reversal at the hands of Mickey Harte's Louth side in Carrick on Sunday afternoon. He talks about his experience of the game, what went wrong...
2021-05-2554 min
Leitrim DailyDarragh Rooney, David McGovern & Hugh Donnelly: Leitrim GAA PodcastThis week Melvin Gaels & Leitrim footballer Darragh Rooney, County Hurling captain David McGovern and Ladies Football manager Hugh Donnelly join hosts Aidan Rooney and Breifne Earley to discuss the opening weekends in their respective national league campaigns.
In the second episode of the new look Leitrim GAA Podcast, a partnership of Leitrim GAA and Leitrim Daily. It's a weekly hour or so look into the world of Leitrim County Club Gaelic Games, available in both video and audio versions.
Former Leitrim player Aidan Rooney (6:15) gives his view on the defeat to Sligo in the opening round of the National...
2021-05-1954 min
Leitrim GAA PodcastDarragh Rooney, David McGovern & Hugh DonnellyThis week Melvin Gaels & Leitrim footballer Darragh Rooney, County Hurling captain David McGovern and Ladies Football manager Hugh Donnelly join hosts Aidan Rooney and Breifne Earley to discuss the opening weekends in their respective national league campaigns.In the second episode of the new look Leitrim GAA Podcast, a partnership of Leitrim GAA and Leitrim Daily. It's a weekly hour or so look into the world of Leitrim County Club Gaelic Games, available in both video and audio versions.Former Leitrim player Aidan Rooney (6:15) gives his view on the defeat to Sligo in the opening...
2021-05-1854 minThe LOIWomen Show on FinalWhistleLaura Heffernan & Under 19 LeagueThis week Laura Heffernan, U19 Manager with DLR Waves drops in to chat about the new U19 League which starts this season. Hosted by Meabh de Burca and Breifne Earley.Meabh (0:34) discusses the last weekends games including Peamount's last half hour shootout against Athlone after a fine opening half defensively from the midland's club. She chat's in-depth about double goalscorer, her former team mate Sabhdh Doyle who has impressed during her initial opportunities at Greenogue.Title challengers Shelbourne also capped a fine performance with a 5-0 victory over Treaty United including a first senior goal...
2021-05-1439 minLeitrim DailyMeet the Panel, National League Preview & Packie McGartyWelcome to the new look Leitrim GAA Podcast, brought to you by a partnership of Leitrim Daily and Leitrim GAA. It's going to be a weekly hour or so look into the world of Leitrim Club and County Gaelic Games.
In today's first episode of the new look show, available as in both a video & audio version, county board chairman Enda Stenson (0:21) kicks off proceedings with an introduction to the show and a brief catch up for the activities over the close season including some innovative fundraising initiatives to keep the activities of the inter county sides at all...
2021-05-111h 18Leitrim GAA PodcastMeet the Panel, National League Preview & Packie McGartyWelcome to the new look Leitrim GAA Podcast, brought to you by a partnership of Leitrim Daily and Leitrim GAA. It's going to be a weekly hour or so look into the world of Leitrim Club and County Gaelic Games.In today's first episode of the new look show, available as in both a video & audio version, county board chairman Enda Stenson (0:21) kicks off proceedings with an introduction to the show and a brief catch up for the activities over the close season including some innovative fundraising initiatives to keep the activities of the inter county sides...
2021-05-111h 18Final Whistle League of IrelandJamie Hollywood & Liam KerriganThis week on the show we're joined by two of the players flying high at the top of the SSE Airtricity League First Division as Jamie Hollywood of league leaders Athlone Town and UCD forward Liam Kerrigan join co-hosts Dean Zambra and Breifne Earley to discuss their blistering start to a very competitive season.Dean & Breifne (1:35) start with a look back at Friday night's action across both divisions, including Derry's comeback against Bohs and Shelbourne & Treaty's injury time exploits as well as Dean's return to the squad after a brief injury kept him out of Longford Town's...
2021-05-021h 04Final Whistle League of IrelandJames Claffey & Graham MerriganThis week on the show we're joined by Cobh Ramblers first team coach James Claffey and Shamrock Rovers super fan Graham Merrigan to chat about their season so far with co-hosts Dean Zambra and Breifne Earley.James Claffey discusses his professional experience as a Sports & Exercise Psychology Consultant and lecturer at IBAT and Kilroy College which led to his involvement with a variety of sports teams. He chats about the growing role of psychology practitioners within the sport here in the league.He talks about helping to create a culture where players can grow and...
2021-04-191h 15The LOIWomen Show on FinalWhistleMeabh de Burca, Kim Flood & Emma Singleton (Save Our Sonia)Meabh de Burca is a special guest host on the show this week as the 52 times capped Galway player takes a look back at the International Friendly double header last week and her own career Breifne Earley is also joined by guests Kim Flood on her return to the WNL after globe trotting in an Irish Rugby 7's jersey and Dundalk Women's player Emma Singleton to talk about the "Save our Sonia" campaign for her former team mate, former FAI Cup winner Sonia Hoey.Regular host of the podcast Stephanie Roche is unavailable this week...
2021-04-151h 02Final Whistle League of IrelandJohn Gill & John CaulfieldThis week Alan Keane & Breifne Earley are joined by league & FAI Cup winning coaches John Gill and John Caulfield. The two experienced campaigners, in opposite dugouts just two short seasons ago at the table topping clash between Dundalk and Cork, speak about the changes in both their own and their then club's situations in the time since.First Alan Keane runs through the games played last weekend across both divisions in the SSE Airtricity league including the late cancellation of the Cabinteely clash with Galway United which fell foul of Covid restrictions after a reported Covid 19 positive...
2021-04-131h 23The LOIWomen Show on FinalWhistleNiamh Reid Burke & Becky CassinAs we face into the first International break of the season we're discussing International camps with recently retired International goalkeeper Niamh Reid Burke and long range screamers with Cork City captain Becky Cassin.Once again Stephanie Roche and Breifne Earley chat through the domestic action of the past weekend as they look back at each of the games played over an idle weekend for Peamount United.They're joined by her Peamount United teammate Niamh Reid Burke who chats about her own international career which came to a close two weeks ago. She talks about the...
2021-04-071h 00Final Whistle League of IrelandLee Steacy & Paul McLooneThis week Dean Zambra & Breifne Earley peel back the layers at Longford Town as goalkeeper Lee Steacy joins his captain on the show. Breifne also chats to Finn Harps director Paul McLoone who's been leading the push for the New Finn Harps Stadium project.Dean & Breifne chat through last weekend's action in both divisions of the SSE Airtricity League with the clash of Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk and Dean's own Longford Town side hosting Sligo Rovers in a tight encounter topping the bill. Lee Steacy (30:31) discusses his experience of the difference in levels between the...
2021-04-061h 11Final Whistle League of IrelandDaniel Lambert, Ken Robinson & Conor HoeyThis week we focus on some of the excellent off-pitch developments raising standards across the league with Daniel Lambert, COO of Bohemians, Ken Robinson, CEO of DCU Sport and Drogheda United chairman Conor Hoey joining hosts Alan Keane and Breifne Earley to chat about their respective new partnerships over the last week.We start with former Lilywhite Alan Keane taking a look back at the President's Cup (0:18) between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk last Friday night where his old side secured the first silverware of the season with a penalty shoot out victory after an end to end...
2021-03-181h 11Final Whistle League of IrelandStephen Folan, John Russell & Dean ZambraThe west's certainly awake on this week's episode with two Galway natives on the show in the form of Finn Harps' Stephen Folan and Sligo Rovers assistant manager John Russell joining co-hosts Dean Zambra and Breifne Earley ahead of the 2021 League of Ireland season.Longford Town captain Dean Zambra talks through some of the pre-season action over last weekend with a focus on the buildup to the season for his own club as they return to the Premier Division after a three year stay in the second tier of the league.He chats about Longford's...
2021-03-111h 11Final Whistle League of IrelandJim Magilton, Adrian Carberry & Oisin MoranDundalk's Sporting Director Jim Magilton, Athlone Town manager Adrian Carberry & film maker Oisin Moran join Alan Keane & Breifne Earley to discuss their pre-season preparations and Oisin's new documentary on the history of Sligo Rovers.Former Irish FA Elite Performance Director, Jim Magilton discusses his recent appointment at Dundalk and the main work which he has been doing since arriving at Oriel Park, the club's ambitions to become a European club in Ireland and their big plans for their academy. He touches on providing stability in the club, player recruitment, raising the standards on and off...
2021-03-041h 09
The Successful FailureS1, Episode 6 with Breifne Earley, The Man Who Cycled the WorldIn this episode I'm joined by athlete, mental health advocate, author & speaker Breifne Earley. We have an open discussion about his journey from contemplating suicide to cycling through 27 countries in 6 continents, traveling more than 29,000 kilometers over 490 days, literally cycling through failures to succeed in competing in a global cycling race.
2020-08-0141 min
Leitrim DailyClub Football Championship with Brendan Guckian & Seamus Gallagher: Episode 204This week for our Sports Preview show Brendan Guckian and Seamus Gallagher join Breifne Earley to run the rule over what might lie in store for all twenty clubs taking part in the Leitrim Club Football Championships.
Current U17 Leitrim Manager Brendan Guckian runs the rule over the teams taking part in the Connacht Gold Leitrim Senior Football Championship, a competition the former inter county midfielder won on three occasions (1995, 2003 & 2007) with his own club St. Mary's.
Former County Board Secretary, Seamus Gallagher, himself a Championship winner with Drumkeerin in the second tier in 1975 talks us through what lies ahead...
2020-07-1029 min
Leitrim DailyLeitrim GAA, LGFA & Sligo Rovers - Sports Preview: 203With the return of sport across the country we're back to preview the local action in the club championships at Senior, Intermediate and Junior level for both the Men's and Women's Football Championships.
Breifne Earley is joined by Declan Bohan, Secretary of Leitrim GAA to look at the structures, dates and draws for the Championships which will all kick off in two weekends time,
They discuss the draws, the rules which have been brought in to reduce the risk of spreading the virus, the impact the shutdown has had on the finances of Leitrim GAA and finally a look...
2020-07-0351 min
Leitrim DailyMary Bohan - A Current Affair: Episode 202After a coronavirus enforced hiatus, Leitrim Daily is back. To celebrate this Leitrim's first citizen, Cllr Mary Bohan, Cathaoirleach of Leitrim County Council, joins Breifne Earley to discuss the impact of the virus on the locality.
They discuss the impact the spread of Covid 19 has had on the economic and personal health of the county as well as the steps being taken to get the county back up and running now that the daily numbers being infected have dropped significantly.
Cllr Bohan highlights the effect of the awful weather across the north of the county with landslides and floods...
2020-07-0143 min
Leitrim DailyThe Landmark Hotel - In Focus: Episode 189Celebrating their 21st Birthday this year The Landmark Hotel on the waterfront in Carrick on Shannon has been the venue for many special days in communities all around the region and beyond.
From weddings to functions as well as business it has seen it all over the last 21 years.
General Manager Matthew McDonagh and Wedding Sales Manager Denice Kenny join Breifne Earley today to discuss the history of the hotel and some of the exciting developments and directions ahead for the business.
Currently the riverside venue is facing a challenge with the rising water levels of the River Shannon...
2020-02-2635 min
Leitrim DailyFrankie Gavin & KGB - What's On!: Episode 187It's a shorter than usual show this week with a quiet final weekend of the mid term break taking it's toll on the activities around the county. That being said there's plenty of action with Johnny Brady playing the Landmark Central and national treasure Frankie Gavin on stage with his friends in KGB in The Dock.
Breifne Earley caught up with Frankie Gavin, a founding member of De Danann, and most recently award best traditional musician at the 2018 Gradam Ceoil festival during the week ahead of the concert to talk about the concert, how the group came about, the...
2020-02-2212 min
Leitrim DailyMeet The Candidates - Sligo / Leitrim General Election Special - Episode 172Today sees a specially extended edition of 'A Current Affair' where we want to give each of the candidates an opportunity to reach out to our listeners and explain who they are, what they stand for and why you might consider casting your vote for one of them on Saturday, 8th February.
This episode features 9 of the 19 candidates running in the upcoming election representing 8 of the parties and one of the independent options on the ballot paper next week.
This week Breifne Earley sat down with Labour's Nessa Cosgrove (3.28), Fianna Fail's Shane Ellis (15.19), Fine Gael Senator Frank Feighan (27.45), Blaithin...
2020-02-011h 53
Leitrim DailyLeitrim GAA Supporters Club Launch - Faces & Places: Episode 166Leitrim GAA's Annual Supporters Club launch took place last Thursday in Croke Park with over 200 Leitrim people assembled from both Dublin and home.
Master of Ceremonies and one of the event organisers Colin Regan spoke to Breifne Earley about the significance of the event not just in terms of the finance raised by the Supporters Club but by keeping exiled Leitrim natives connected to the county, the GAA and each other.
Feargal McGill, another Leitrim native based in Croke Park in his day job as Director of Player, Club and Games Administration with the GAA spoke to Breifne about...
2020-01-2238 min
Leitrim DailyPascal Gillard (Jinnys) & Val Robus (Havin A Laugh) - Kiss My Arts: Episode 164This week for Kiss My Arts we're talking about creating the perfect bread and baked goods with Pascal Gillard of Jinny's Bakery & Tea Rooms and we chat to Val Robus about a call for contributions for a new publication in aid of Havin' A Laugh.
Pascal Gillard of Jinny's joins Breifne Earley to talk about the last two decades of Jinny's Bakery and the latest arrival of their Tea Rooms at Acres Lake in Drumshanbo.
Val Robus reminds us of the work of Havin' A Laugh with their monthly social coffee mornings in both Sligo and Carrick on Shannon.
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2020-01-1934 min
Leitrim DailySligo Leitrim Election Preview with Paschal Mooney - A Current Affair: Episode 163Former Senator Paschal Mooney joins Breifne Earley to discuss the upcoming General Election. He profiles each of the candidates from the established public representatives to the brand new names on the block as well as gives his opinion on who's likely to be involved in the final shake up for the four Dail seats on offer.
In alphabetical order, Paschal gives the background to each of the potential TD's who's name will be on the ballot paper. Through the conversation he outlines how he sees the election faring out for the major parties on a national level.
This extended...
2020-01-1850 min
Leitrim DailyEamonn McGowan - In Focus: Episode 160Drumshanbo man and Leitrim GAA & Allen Gaels stalwart Eamonn McGowan joins Breifne Earley to talk about growing up in Leitrim, his love of coaching and the successes with various Leitrim teams over the years.
Eamonn played his last game at the tender age of 65, when he scored three points on his final appearance in a Division 3 league game against Aughawillan. He talks about his Drumshanbo childhood which was dominated by sports between gaelic games and The Showgrounds.
He brings us on a virtual tour of the town to some of the various locations around Drumshanbo where he played his...
2020-01-1529 min
Now You've Seen It2001 A Space Odyssey (1968)On today's episode of Now You've Seen It, Paul, Matt and Peter are joined by Breifne Earley of the Brefine Earley Show podcast to discuss the 1968 Stanley Kubrick uber-epic 2001 A Space Odyssey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2020-01-1552 min
Leitrim DailyNorth West Simon Ladies Luncheon - Faces & Places - Episode 159Today's show takes a look back at the North West Simon Communities Little Christmas Black Dress Charity Lunch held in Kilronan Castle on Sunday 5th January.
Breifne Earley took a trip to North Roscommon to find out more about the organisation and the work they do in Leitrim, Donegal and Sligo to combat homelessness in the region.
He speaks to event organiser Mary McKeon, Development Officer with North West Simon about the event and the record breaking numbers of local ladies who turned out to support the event.
Joanne Sweeney, one of the speakers at the event shares her...
2020-01-1424 min
Leitrim DailyTerry Hyland, Thomas McDonald, Leitrim Ladies Jersey Launch, Carrick Rugby - Sports Roundup: Episode 158This week proved to be a tough weekend for all associated with Gaelic Football at county level with weakened squads taking heavy defeats for both our U20 and Senior sides. Leitrim Ladies showcased the progress they've made with a new jersey launch and Carrick Rugby Club's underage are all featured in this week's show with Breifne Earley.
We caught up with Leitrim Manager Terry Hyland after a rough weekend on the playing pitches with a massive scoring margin against Roscommon in the FBD League Semi Final and at U20 level at the hands of Longford. As part of a...
2020-01-1333 min
Leitrim DailyCllrs Enda McGloin & Mary Bohan - A Current Affair: Episode 156Cllrs Enda McGloin & Mary Bohan join Breifne Earley for a discussion on the pressing issues of the day including their disagreement detailed on the front page of the Leitrim Observer this week with respect to the now cancelled RIC commemoration.
Laughing off the difference of opinion they got down to discussing the important concerns for the council and the people of the county. During this week's show they talk about the Border Region Stimulus package worth €28 which will initially offer the Local Enterprise Office €500,000 for local businesses and have other opportunities and benefits for the brexit affected companies in the...
2020-01-1044 min
Leitrim DailyCarrick Town FC, U20 Championship, AIL Rugby & Elite Boxing - Sports Round Up - Episode 130This week's Sports Round Up Show includes a look at Carrick Town's 3-0 victory over Yeat's United, a look at the U20 Gaelic Football Championship, AIL Rugby with Sligo Rugby's Matthew Earley and Dean Clancy's quarter final victory in the National Elite Championships.
Breifne Earley speaks to players Kyle McNabola & Shane Walsh of Carrick Town along with their team manager Jason Kavanagh after their 3-0 victory over their Drumcliffe opposition yesterday morning.
We also hear from Jack Barnes & Jack Gilheaney, the captains of St. Mary's and Fenagh St. Caillins and St. Mary's coach Thomas Crowe after their Semi Final...
2019-11-1833 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 128: John McCartin - A Current AffairIt’s been a particularly tough few months for the directors and leadership group of Quinn Industrial Holdings. The chairman of the QIH board of directors, John McCartin, joins Breifne Earley to discuss how 2019 has developed for him.
A recent local representative, business owner and musician McCartin talks about his love of music, launching a traditional music album with Carlos Sweeney McCartin, getting to play music with his long time hero Donal Lunney, his departure from public representation after stepping down at the local elections and the death of his mother before he was thrown into the national limelight wh...
2019-11-1733 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 123: Rural Regeneration Grants – A Current AffairThis week Breifne Earley is joined by Cllr Felim Gurn and Mairin Martin of the Ballinamore Community Council to discuss their delight at their respective regions of Manorhamilton and Ballinamore receiving a total of €3.3m in government funding.
The St. Felim’s Junction Project in Ballinamore has been a priority for the community council over the last number of years with an Art School, Digital Hub and youth club resources all part of the overall plan for the new facility at the site of the old narrow gauge railway.
The project got the green light with the awarding of this...
2019-11-0925 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 122: Sports PreviewThis week we’re joined by Leitrim GAA PRO Declan Bohan. We’ll also be chatting to Sean Gallagher of Manorhamilton Rangers and Cillian McGloin who’s looking to defend his county U20 title with Melvin Gaels.
Declan Bohan joins Breifne Earley to look back at the successes of the past year, both on and off the playing pitches for the organisation in Leitrim. Promotion from Division 4, Lory Meagher Hurling Championship success and the opening of the new Centre of Excellence facility in Annaduff were just some of the highlights for the sport in the county this year.
They also c...
2019-11-0843 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 117: Sports PreviewIt’s a taste of some cracking sporting action on today’s show. We’re chatting about Connacht Club Championships in Gaelic Football, Aviva Stadium showdowns and All Ireland League Debuts in Rugby with Breifne Earley.
Shane Ward, Manager of county champions Glencar Manorhamilton tells us how they have been preparing for the Connacht Club Championship since their final victory a few weeks ago. After winning their first title in 7 years they are chomping at the bit to it up to Mayo champions Ballintubber on Sunday in McHale Park, Castlebar (2pm).
Leitrim Gaels’ Eunan Treacy joins Breifne to chat about th...
2019-11-0133 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 109: Sports Round UpThis weekend all eyes were on the small ball with the Senior Hurling final between Carrick Hurling and Cluainín Iomaint of Manorhamilton on Saturday afternoon.
Carrick Hurling secured their 33rd county senior title with a 1-20 to 0-21 win after extra time and Breifne Earley caught up with their coach Olcan Conway, captain Cathal McCrann, goalscorer Stephen Goldrick and man of the match James Glancy after their victory. Cluainín's Declan Ryan shared his disappointment after they probably edged the encounter but ending up on the losing side.
Sean O'Heslins Ballinamore slipped up in their bid to secure a...
2019-10-2127 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 106: Sports PreviewThis weekend we're looking at the County Senior Hurling final between Carrick Hurling and Cluainin Iomaint on Saturday afternoon. We're also chatting to Mohill's Dearbhaile Beirne after her Peamount United side won their place in the FAI Senior Women's Final.
Ahead of the Hurling final Breifne Earley is joined by Carrick player Liam Moreton & Cluainin selector Mark Boyle to discuss their respective teams preparations for the sport's centre piece this weekend. Liam shares how the progress of his Leitrim Gaels team in the Football championships has affected preparations.
Michelle Heslin of St. Joseph's tells us about her disappointment after...
2019-10-1846 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 103: Sports Round UpThis week it's all about the county finals as the Leitrim GAA Senior & Intermediate championships came to a conclusion yesterday.
Glencar / Manorhamilton overcame Ballinamore Sean O'Heslins by the margin of a single point in the senior decider while Leitrim Gaels secured their first Intermediate Championship victory over a resolute Drumkeerin side.
Breifne Earley speaks to Glencar / Manor trio Shane Ward, Conor Dolan & James Glancy and a frustrated Ballinamore Manager Dom Corrigan.
We also hear from victorious coach Mal Guckian, Brendan Flynn and club chairman Mark Chandler after Leitrim Gael's win over Francis Davitt's Drumkeerin side. Francis also shares his...
2019-10-1434 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 100: Leitrim Daily Live - Part 2Last Tuesday night in The Glens Centre, Manorhamilton we held our first ever Live Episode Recording previewing this weekend’s Leitrim Football Finals at Senior and Intermediate level. This is the second part of that show.
Órla McNabola starts proceedings with a conversation with secretary of North West STOP, Deirdre O’Hagan, about the fantastic work that they carry out in the region with their counselling service for those who are feeling depressed or suicidal or those who have been bereaved by suicide.
Their work is entirely supported by charitable donations and many, many events like Tuesday’s to support...
2019-10-1135 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 87: Sports PreviewThis week for our Sports Preview show Breifne Earley is focusing on the last 4 of the club championship at Senior and Intermediate grades as well as Sligo Rovers’ FAI Cup semi final against League champions Dundalk.
Melvin Gaels boss James Phelan and Glencar Manor’s Shane Ward compare notes on their preparations while Daniel Beck talks about the ups and downs in Mohill’s season so far.
Patricia Forde, captain of Keeldra Gaels joins us to talk about her sides chances of replicating their league success in their second final of the season against Drumkeeran tomorrow evening.
Niall Morahan joins...
2019-09-2744 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 86: Whats On!This week Órla McNabola is taking a look at everything that's happening across the entire county over the coming week.
She starts by running through the upcoming featured events on the new Leitrim Daily event guide with Breifne Earley.
Patricia Forde and Blánaid Carney of Leitrim Sports Partnership drop in to talk about the Bee Park Sports Hub taking place on Saturday morning offering a free taster of a wide range of sports for all ages from 4 to active age participants in Manorhamilton.
Stuart Lawn tells Órla about a new design technology course taking place in Mohill. The inf...
2019-09-2628 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 85: Faces & Places - Culture NightThis week on Faces & Places, Breifne Earley visited some of the venues taking part in Culture Night last Friday evening across the county.
We start in The Dock where local illustrator, animator and film maker Melissa (Doran) Culhane shares about her new short animated film 'A Quack To Far' which was screened as part of the Culture Night programme.
We also speak to Conor Lambert ahead of his performance of 'Arignaramus', a one man play by Wayne Denniston. The performer tells us about how growing up as part of the Lambert dynasty set him up for a life in...
2019-09-2430 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 84: Sports Round UpThis week we're concentrating on the Leitrim Ladies Football Senior Championship final with St. Josephs battling with Glencar/Manor for the title. Breifne Earley talks to players and coaches from both sides of the game after the Carrigallen and Aughavas girls secured their 3rd consecutive county championship.
On the show today we hear from Vanessa Gallogly, Clare Owens and Carmel McGovern as well as their manager Ray McBrien, we also catch up with defeated manager John Sheridan about the disappointment in their camp before we sum up the rest of the ladies football action as the Junior and Intermediate...
2019-09-2337 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 77: Sports Round UpToday's Sports Round Up takes in the Senior and Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Finals which were played yesterday. Breifne Earley talks to players and coaches from each of the fixtures played over the weekend.
Melvin Gaels secured their place in the Quarter Finals with a victory over St. Mary's as Glencar / Manor will meet them in the last four with a heavy defeat of Allen Gaels. In other other Semi Final Mohill and Ballinamore will lock horns after defeating Aughawillan and Drumreilly respectively.
We hear from Killian McGloin, James Phelan (both Melvin Gaels), Joe Flynn (St. Mary's), James Flynn...
2019-09-1649 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 74: Sports PreviewOn today's Sports Preview show Breifne Earley is joined by Leitrim GAA's Declan Bohan to preview the weekend's action in the Connacht Gold Senior and Smith Monumentals Intermediate Football Championships.
Niall Morahan also drops in to share his excitement at getting back on the playing pitch for Sligo Rovers last week after a couple of months of injury trouble. He's also raring to go for this evening's clash with Finn Harps and the FAI Cup Semi Final against Dundalk next month after yesterday's draw set the Champions on a collision course with the Bit O' Red. Muireann Devaney is...
2019-09-1338 min
Leitrim DailyEpisode 1: Welcome to Leitrim DailyIt's the launch of Leitrim Daily with a very special guest, Cathaoirleach (Chairman) of Leitrim County Council, Cllr Enda McGloin joins Breifne Earley to talk about the benefits and challenges of life in Leitrim. Why people are relocating and investing in Leitrim and the benefits of a healthier work / life balance of living in rural Ireland.
Enda discusses the development of the region, the lower cost of living, quality education and growing employment options around the county as the main reasons why people are relocating to County Leitrim.
Breifne also talks to Ballinamore's Padraig Griffin about his new book "...
2019-07-0131 min
The Breifne Earley ShowPaul Kilgallon: Episode 27This week Breifne Earley was joined by Paul Kilgallon, an overweight guy who went through a personal transformation from 21 stone (295 lbs / 133 kg) to 12 stone and a professional journey which has led to him opening his own fitness business, Fit Kicks, a new gym in Mohill, Co. Leitrim.
He talks about not being too unfit to catch his 2 year old child when playing and realising that he needed to improve his fitness and starting by walking, leading to jogging before an opportunity of a Community Employment Scheme with Leitrim Sports Partnership saw him get more involved with the fitness world.
Paul...
2019-06-2858 min
The Breifne Earley ShowPatsy McGonagle: Episode 26This week Breifne is joined by former Irish Athletics manager, a veteran of 5 Olympic cycles, Patsy McGonagle fresh from the launch of his new book.
The Donegal man shares his experience of growing up in Ballybofey with a strict pharmacist mother and an army officer father. Like most Irish families his Mother ruled the roost and he shares tales of his school days in Donegal and Derry where he discovered his love for Athletics, which would become his life long passion.
Becoming a father and marrying his sweetheart Rosaleen while studying physical education teaching in St. Mary's, Twickenham proved challenging...
2019-06-211h 04
The Breifne Earley ShowMichelle O'Donnell: Episode 25This week Breifne Earley is joined by Michelle O'Donnell, an inspiring lady who decided she needed to change certain things in her life as she approached the half century point in her life.
In October 2018 she decided to set herself a bucket list of challenges which she would attempt to accomplish to celebrate her 50th Birthday which actually occurs today.
The list includes learning new skills such as the piano, visiting tourist hotspots at home and abroad, running a marathon, kayaking and swimming, experience a live comedy show as well as attempting to make new friends by getting people to...
2019-06-1440 min
The Breifne Earley ShowFinn Ni Fhaolain: Episode 24This week Breifne is joined by environmentalist, marine biologist, surfer, author and baker Finn Ní Fhaoláin to talk about her life long travels and her portfolio career.
Growing up as the child of creative parents, moving between Dublin, Donegal, Galway, Monaghan and Sligo before settling in Bundoran, Co. Donegal.
After running down a blind alley into her college years from her leaving cert which turned into a gap year, she found her route into the world of marine biology, the joys of learning mathematical theorems in both the English and Irish languages.
She talks about hounding businesses for part ti...
2019-06-0758 min
The Breifne Earley ShowRaffaele Cretaro: Episode 23After a prolonged hiatus the weekly show is back with Breifne Earley joined by a motivational and inspirational guest to talk about their own life and times.
This week Breifne is joined by a League of Ireland veteran of 20 years, Raffaele Cretaro. Mostly associated with Sligo Rovers after 17 years playing for the Bit O'Red, he's currently plying his trade at north west rivals Finn Harps.
The conversation includes talking about spending the summer of 1990 in Italy soaking up Schilacci's skills, the importance of fast food in his family's life in Tubbercurry and how he ended up at Sligo Rovers as...
2019-05-311h 23
Between the Stripes LOI podcastS3EP11 with Keith Ward, John O'Shea & Breifne EarleyIt's been a dramatic day in the LOI with the news that Cork City and John Caulfield have parted ways. Cork based reporter, John O'Shea joins Burke & Brier from the get go to update listeners on the latest from Turners Cross. Keith Ward talks title possibilities, the Dalymount buzz and Nandos, while we've got a very unique and inspirational interview with award winning author, world cyclist and mega LOI fan, Breifne Earley. Also, the lads have some brilliant tales from their trip to Wales, this really is a must listen show!
2019-05-011h 16
The Breifne Earley ShowClisare: Episode 22This week I am joined by Clisare who talks about her rise to the top of the Irish YouTube community.
During our conversation Clisare shares stories about how she was inspired by Jenna Marbles to create content in a similar fashion, starting with a video recreating a music festival in her house as she couldn't afford a ticket to Oxygen, how living with a decision as a 15 year old to adopt a ill fated nickname which she then couldn't change has become her identity to millions of people who have seen her sketches online.
Clisare talks about how she made...
2017-09-0652 min
The Breifne Earley ShowAlison Canavan: Episode 21Irish Model & Author Alison Canavan joins Breifne Earley to discuss her career, life and overcoming addiction to inspiring and motivating others through her work.
Over twenty years since she lied about her age to enter and win a modelling competition on Irish TV her career has taken her to periods living in New York, London, Paris, South Africa, Australia, New Zealand. Alison talks about the routine of working, casting, travelling and adjusting to life in the major fashion cities with just a list of appointments and a map of Paris before mobile phones.
Alison discusses the feeling of being judged...
2017-04-2656 min
The Breifne Earley ShowLaura Whitmore: Episode 20It's a very exciting week for the Breifne Earley Show as I'm joined by an old friend, TV Presenter & Actor Laura Whitmore, to talk about her eclectic career in a rare long form interview.
Laura talks about her life and career and why treading the boards as Cleo Morey in the stage version Peter James' Not Dead Enough isn't as much of a career shift as it seems, growing up in Bray, Co. Wicklow and going to drama lessons to survive being shy and finding her calling there.
We discuss her big break on MTV through winning "Pick Me MTV"...
2017-04-1759 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 19: Liam HarbisonThis week Breifne is joined by the new director of the Sport Ireland Institute Liam Harbison.
He talks about how his father's love of sport didn't fall far from the tree. A fall from a horse during a holiday in Hungary at 19 resulted in the loss of feeling below the neck for a few hours until the pain and feeling returned.
The experience created an interest in the role that sports plays in rehabilitation, this led him to take on the role of manager of the Irish Boccia team, without actually realising he'd done so.
The unexpected qualification for the...
2017-04-051h 02
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 18: Neven MaguireThis week Chef Neven Maguire talks about forming his love of the kitchen growing up in the border town of Blacklion during the troubles in the area. Being content with his life at home in Cavan with his wife Amelda and the twins. He shares about his worst nightmare of trying to add more restaurants and not being able to pour your heart and soul into it, turning down offers in London, Paris and Dublin over the years. How not getting accepted into his first choice course in college would turn out to be a blessing in disguise.
His first...
2016-11-0247 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 17: Laura MaiseyThis week Laura Maisey joins Breifne Earley to discuss her upcoming adventure of Running Home From Rome which starts in September 2016. The run will retrace, in reverse, the ancient pilgrim route "Via Francigena" which was first mapped out in the eighth century from the English cathedral city Cantebury to Rome.
Laura shares her story of a chance encounter with the leaders of Project Awesome who convinced her to try her hand at exercise and a love of running grew to place her at the start of a 1,200 mile odyssey across the Alps and covering most of Europe.
Raising funds for...
2016-07-0646 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 16: Bobby McCormackThis week's guest Bobby McCormack talks to Breifne Earley about his teenage years where dropping out at his first attempt at third level education saw him travel the globe and gain the experience that would see him create a NGO called Development Perspectives in the mid noughties.
Visiting Sri Lanka immediately after the devastating tsunami in South East Asia his naive expectations of the work done by aid organisations in such circumstances were dashed by the number of and lack of impact from these entities.
Eager to help in a meaningful way and to try and restore normal life to...
2016-06-2233 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 15: Danielle MurphyThis week the Queen of Europe joins Breifne Earley on the podcast to talk about her life as a champion racing driver on the European Drift Racing circuit. She tells us about the teenage transition from equestrian events into a petrol head and taking on the best of Europe.
Twice the champion of the women's circuit, Murphy shares the stories about the challenges faced by a woman in what is generally seen as a man's world, learning how to strip and refit an engine by watching videos on Youtube and dealing with the jealousy of the attention her heels brought...
2016-06-1539 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 14: James McManusThis week adventurer James McManus joins Breifne Earley to discuss how his early years spent traipsing through the hills of Tipperary would become a life long addiction to exploration and adventure.
He talks about the value of children enjoying unsupervised outdoor play and how, for him, that led to kayaking through the Grand Canyon of Asia, staying in remote monasteries, his first cup of tea being made with a special ingredient of Yak's butter, climbing in the Himalayas, amongst many adventures.
Almost ten years ago James took his shared love of travel and adventure and founded Earth's Edge, an adventure...
2016-06-0857 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 13: Gavan HenniganThis week Breifne Earley is joined by Galway adventurer Gavan Hennigan about how he survived drugs and alcohol addiction through his late teens and early twenties to learning to surf and starting to experience adventures most people only dream about.
A decade spent working as a commercial diver on oil rigs in Australia, south east Asia, west Africa and numerous other places across the planet.
Having set foot on all seven continents, climbed to the top of a number of Himalayan peaks, finished second in the world's toughest adventure race, the Yukon Arctic Ultra, over five hundred kilometres of running...
2016-06-0149 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 12: Jen FeigheryThis week Jen Feighery joins Breifne Earley on the morning after the night before, yes they went on a date last night, to talk about how her first steps into the world of business as a fresh faced and arrogant twenty one year old are helping to shape her latest venture.
One of the countries premier fitness instructors she used the failure of her initial endeavour to shape how she progressed through her latest initiative of MindHerBody.com, an online programme designed to empower women through improving their mind and body.
They also talk about the specific mistakes that were...
2016-03-3042 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 11: Eileen ForrestalThis week's guest gave up her career in medicine to try and inspire others to Get Up & Go through her inspirational diaries.
Breifne talks to Eileen Forrestal about her complete turn around in career, leaving the security of a financially sound position to pursue her dreams of inspiring others.
They also discuss how Get Up & Go publications went from sales of less than a thousand to over 40,000 sales last year across six different products aimed at teenagers, busy women and more.
Eileen shares the story of a chance encounter while on a 350km cycle tour in Cambodia, with a man...
2016-03-2334 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 10: Kathleen O'ConnorSix months after her ninth child was born this week's guest, Kathleen O'Connor, found herself diagnosed with Multiple Sclerosis and faced the rest of her life with the disease.
Despite this setback in her life, as well as raising her young family, she chose to get involved with local charities and groups around her home town of Carrick on Shannon.
In 2015, after years of being restricted to a wheelchair and a mobility scooter to move around, she took her first steps with the assistance of a mechanical exo skeleton supporting her body.
After her retirement last year she made the...
2016-03-1631 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 9: Fr. Dermod McCarthyThis week's guest Fr. Dermod McCarthy has worn a number of different hats in his time including documentarian, kidnap negotiator, television producer, priest.
He also happens to be my uncle. Once we get started with him reminding me that I haven't given him to opportunity to administer the sacrement of marriage upon me and some unsuspecting victim, we get talking about his long and illustrious career.
A major player in the early days of television production in Ireland as part of the first independently produced television series for RTE, Radharc.
Over 400 programmes were filmed across 75 countries and resulted in this...
2016-03-091h 19
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 8: Jason ZookOn this week's show Jason Zook tells Breifne Earley about how he managed to make $1,000,000 from simply wearing other people's T-Shirts.
Other ideas which have made Jason as well as selling his last name on two occasions for a total of almost $100,000 and how he sold his future to complete strangers in 2015 for $165,000.
Jason will explain how he has turned some pretty crazy, out there ideas into cold hard cash as well as telling a few stories about sing songs with strangers in North Dakota, changing his morning rituals and getting out of a $100,000 debt.
He now teaches these skills...
2016-03-021h 05
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 7: Edwina GuckianThis week's guest Edwina Guckian talks to Breifne Earley about growing up dancing around the kitchen, teaching kids through her teenage years, the All Ireland Talent Show & the Rose of Tralee.
Taking the plunge to leave the classroom and her teaching job to teach dancing and perform full time was a massive step and Edwina details the process she took to make that step.
Dealing with the pressure of being favourite for the Rose of Tralee, the social media fallout when she danced with a brush on stage in the dome on national and international television.
Her life changing involvement...
2016-02-2149 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 6: John Leonard (Sober Paddy)This week's guest John Leonard joins Breifne Earley to talk about his experiences dealing with the highs and lows of life.
Despite being abused as a child by convicted child molester Fr. Ivan Payne he emerged through his school days as a athlete of some potential. Flirting with the idea of a professional soccer career he emerged as the most talented goalkeeper of his generation for his beloved Dublin, representing his county at Under 21 level and winning a Dublin senior football championship with his club St. Sylvester's in Malahide.
The next five years of his life revolved around alcohol, drugs...
2016-02-1659 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 5: Charlie McGettigan (Eurovision Winner)Adopted Leitrim man Charlie McGettigan joins Breifne Earley this week to talk all things musical, Eurovision Song Contest victory, the changing face of the live music scene in Ireland over the years, learning his trade playing seven nights a week as a teenager in Bundoran.
He talks to Breifne about the importance of telling a story through his lyrics, landing his first record deal at the age of 65, working with and being influenced by some of the greats of Irish music.
He opens up about the heartbreak of losing his son Shane in a workplace accident and the loss of...
2016-02-081h 20
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 4: Maria Walsh (2014 Rose of Tralee)Growing up in Shrule, Co. Mayo, Maria Walsh dreamed of winning All Ireland's more than pageants but fast forward a few years and she found herself standing with her newly acquired tiara as the belle of the ball in the Dome in Tralee.
Public attention refocused on her sexuality, the first openly gay woman to have worn the crown at Ireland's most famous festival.
Maria joins Breifne Earley to discuss her love of Mayo, All Ireland glory in school, studying journalism, how missing out on the Underdogs (an Irish reality sports television programme) kickstarted her media career with ShinAwiL before...
2016-02-011h 07
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 3: Mark Rohan (Paralympic Champion)When aspiring Westmeath footballer Mark Rohan was paralysed in a motorbike accident at the age of 20 on the way to a football game with his local club, he quickly set his sights on being able to participate in sport again.
Within weeks his parents installed a basketball hoop at home and after trying his hand at a range of sports including wheelchair basketball, and tennis he tried out a hand cycle. Within a couple of years in 2009 he was wearing an Irish jersey on the start line of the World Championships. One year later he was back but this time...
2016-01-2535 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 2: Carlo Cretaro & Florence Murphy (Travel Bloggers at NextStopWhoKnows.com)Irish travel junkies Carlo Cretaro & Florence Murphy were so enthralled with the idea of permanent travel that they created a writing and content agency to generate a steady income that was location independent. All that was required was their laptops and a wifi connection.
Two and a half years and countless countries on each continent later they are sharing their story and trying to show how it's possible to follow your dreams and create a transportable business which generates over €100,000 in a year not through a get rich quick scheme but through a good plan and a lot of graft an...
2016-01-1856 min
The Breifne Earley ShowEpisode 1: Gerry Duffy (Endurance Athlete & Motivational Speaker)A professional speaker and writer on ‘motivation’ and ‘goal setting’, Gerry Duffy has a sporting CV which has seen him complete some of the hardest endurance challenges on the planet.
From a swim to marathons, iron distance triathlons, 32 consecutive marathons to 10 consecutive iron distance triathlons & ultra marathons he has continuously set and reached his own personal goals including losing significant weight and overcoming a fear of public speaking to become Ireland's foremost professional speaker.
2016-01-1648 min
Sporting SpotlightEpisode 31 - Gary O'Hanlon - AthleticsThis week's guest on the show is one of Ireland's top marathon runners. Clonliffe Harrier's Gary O'Hanlon chats to Breifne Earley about disliking athletics until he started to win races at fourteen.
The car accident that nearly ended his running career at seventeen and his return to competitive action almost fifteen years later, egged on my his Amphibian King colleague Kevin English, before winning a bronze medal in the Irish Cross Country Championships in 2012.
Winning four marathons (Connemara, Limerick, Kildare and Newry) in eight weeks back to back before a second place in the Cork marathon in June saw...
2013-11-0827 min
Sporting SpotlightEpisode 28 - Avril Copeland - Adventure RacerThis week Breifne Earley has Ireland's premier female adventure racer Avril Copeland in the spotlight.
She talks about her initial sporting career as a senior international hockey player focused on reaching the Olympics, before pursuing a love of country music and finding herself rubbing shoulders with her favourite artist Garth Brooks living in Nashville, Tennessee.
While there she found herself drawn to the new world of adventure racing and after attending a training camp knew it was where she wanted to be in a sporting sense.
She has moved on to become one of Ireland's top athletes currently partaking...
2013-10-2428 min
Sporting SpotlightEpisode 27 - Cliodhna O'Connor - Ladies Gaelic FootballThis week's guest is Dublin & Naomh Mearnog Ladies Gaelic Football netminder Cliodhna O'Connor. Having won an All Ireland and two all star awards with Dublin over a ten year career between the posts for the Jackies.
She chats to Breifne Earley about getting her break at senior level after injuries and emigration gave her an opportunity and she's never looked back.
Cliodhna mentions growing up through Naomh Mearnog with a great group of girls who all graced the blue jersey in either football or camogie at some level. She profiles disappointments with her club before the joy of finally...
2013-10-2423 min
Sporting SpotlightEpisode 25 - David O'Sullivan - FootballThis evening's show features the top goal scorer in the entire Airtricity League this season, David O'Sullivan of Longford Town.
We talks to Breifne Earley about playing schoolboy football in Wicklow and getting his first bite of the League of Ireland cherry with Bray Wanderers and Sporting Fingal only to fall foul to injuries.
The rise, fall and re-rise of his career from Wicklow, Wayside Celtic and international honours at the World University Games and Gerry Smyth's Intermediate side and on to his first senior league appearances with Longford Town this season.
2013-10-2428 min
Sporting SpotlightEpisode 20 - Stephen Martin MBE - HockeyThis week's guest on the show is Stephen Martin MBE, an Olympic gold medallist in Seoul in 1988 with British Hockey, and current CEO of the Olympic Council of Ireland chats to Breifne Earley about his sporting career.
From playing many sports through his school days winning national titles in hockey and golf and progressing to play hockey at international level for both Ireland and Great Britain over a long and distinguished career winning Olympic Gold (Seoul 1988) & Bronze (Los Angeles 1984) as well as captaining the squad at stages of the Barcelona games in 1992.
Winning a total of 229 international caps across...
2013-10-2429 min