Shows
All Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastMayo councillors pay released and ructions in GovernmentAidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Richard Martin discuss the news of the cost of Mayo county councillors pay and the jump created by the transition of certain councillors leaving politics.Housing is also discussed with a look into the role devised by the Minister for Housing as Brendan McDonagh looks set to take up a role as a Housing Tsar. And will Westport get its Biden moment as Mark Carney wins election in Canada.2025-05-0146 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastIs Michael Kilcoyne blowing smoke and will Mayo town's go modular?Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland return to update listeners on Mark Duffy's co-opting struggles and the potentiual fallout we may see from Mayo council chambers. The government plan for modular homes in back gardens but is this viable for county Mayo?2025-02-2141 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastThe big Mayo GAA demographics issueAidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Richard Martin discuss the imbalance that exists within the county in terms of an urban vs rural divide that reared its head once more at the county board convention.2024-12-2025 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastSour grapes in MayoAidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland discuss the latest political fallout in south Mayo and what it doesn't take to get elected to the Seanad.
2024-12-1341 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastMayo Decided 2024Aidan Crowley, Caoimhín Rowland and Richard Martin dissect the results from the general election and ponder what's next for the county as 5 TD's make their way to Dáil Eireann to sign the roll book in Leinster House.2024-12-0550 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastMayo Decides 2024: Paul Lawless on his chances of electionCaoimhín Rowland sits down with Aontú's Paul Lawless to ask the councillor if he sees a direction or path to election. He discusses the party overall and explains the difficulties with social media and paying for advertising. 2024-11-3012 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastWho has won the social media battle in Mayo?Caoimhín Rowland is joined by social media guru Kyle Hampson to discuss how candidates in this county have used Tiktok and instagram to their advantage with polls set to open tomorrow morning.
2024-11-2826 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastForecast and predictions for county MayoAidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland are joined in studio by Connaught Telegraph columnist Dr. Richard Martin, who provides his insight into last night's debate, states who he believes will claim a seat in Dáil Eireann from Mayo as the panel name their 5 that will be elected.2024-11-2748 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastCallous Harris and a flying visit to county MayoAidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland dissect the latest opinion polls from the Irish Times and pour over the recent visit by Taoiseach and Tanaiste to this county with a mere 4 days of canvassing remaining ahead of polling day.2024-11-2540 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastMart and Market in MayoCaoimhín Rowland returns with news from Ballina/Sligo Mart about the latest thoughts from the farming community as Aidan Crowley divulges stories of elections gone by of posters and why he's perhaps slightly sympathetic toward people getting heated at election time.2024-11-1441 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastWill Martina Jennings top the poll in Mayo?Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to dissect the latest rumblings from Mayo's political world. As the Green Party hit back at Independent Ireland and Martina Jennings sits ahead of the pack after a barnstorming election launch in Claremorris.2024-11-0136 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastSinn Féin in disarray as Independents ignite turf wars in MayoAidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to discuss the Fine Gael "Dream Team" which has been selected to contest the upcoming General Election, whenever that may be.
First up is a discussion on the latest issues plaguing the opposition, notable figures concerning housing in Mayo and the major disruption caused by Independent Councillors at this weeks county council meeting in Castlebar.
2024-10-1741 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastSentiment getting the best of Fine Gael?Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to discuss the latest from Mayo politics as Lawless and Maxwell announce their candidacy while Keira Keogh and Alan Dillon are named as the only two for Fine Gael.2024-09-2739 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastWho will be Mayo's two new TD's?Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland return for season 2 of All Ireland Whingers as General Election speculation swings into full gear.2024-09-0643 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastWill the Mayo press be silenced?Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland dissect the suggestions from Mayo County Council officials to prevent the local press from covering SPC meetings.
2024-07-1246 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastHow will a General Election look in Mayo?Aidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to discuss the news of Finance Minister Jack Chambers moving forward the budget to October, 1.
2024-07-0540 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastThe Final Overall ForecastAidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down for the latest episode to discuss an overview of each local electoral area ahead of polls opening next week.
2024-05-311h 03All Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastAssessing the prospects of Mayo's four female MEP candidatesAidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland dissect the mammoth amount of candidates declared for the Midlands North-West European Parliament constituency.
Interestingly, 15% are from Mayo with four women from this county placing their hat in the ring ahead of the vote of June's vote.2024-05-0343 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastCastlebar Incumbents NervyAidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland sit down to chat about Blackie Gavin and Al McDonnell sparring over which will battle it out for the last seat in Castlebar.
Plus, who will emerge in the MNW MEP battle?
Will Ming last 5 years? And who will get the far-right vote?2024-04-0539 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastWill Michael Ring Retire? Independents Surge AheadAidan Crowley and Caoimhin Rowland discuss long-serving TD Michael Ring's recent Radio One appearance where he sounded less than confident about running in the next general election.2024-03-2931 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastMayo LE24 - New candidates Enter the FrayAidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland provide analysis of new characters entering the political arena, the changing mood of voters in the county and reasons why people seem to be fed up with the status quo.
Local polling and European Parliament elections will take place on June 7.
2024-03-2933 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastMEP Battle and Rise of the Far-RightAidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland discuss the latest candidates to announce their candidacy in Mayo for the local elections.
Where is Sinn Féin losing their vote?
Will there be far-right candidates in Mayo?
Who will be the county representatives in Europe?
2024-03-2932 minAll Ireland Whingers: The Mayo Politics PodcastMayo LE24 - Belmullet, Swinford and ClaremorrisAidan Crowley and Caoimhín Rowland run the rule over the final three electoral areas. Discuss who is in the running, including the youngest candidate in Mayo, a potential future TD and a less than co-operative district in the north-west of Mayo.2024-02-0631 min
The Jack McDonald ShowFrom Inis Meáin to Papua New Guinea: Hector Ó hEochagáin’s Wild Travel AdventuresThis week I'm joined by Tv and radio personality Hector Ó hEochagáin to talk about horses, South America and Inis Meáin. We also recap the biggest stories of the week with Caoimhin Rowland. Enjoy👍 If You Enjoy This Podcast, Hit The Like Button!
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CRCfm Saturday SportJohn Maughan - Offaly Odyssey, Price of GPS Trackers and Whether he'll Stay on in Tullamore?Current Offaly boss John Maughan joined Caoimhin on the Saturday Sport Show to recap a fruitful season with the Faithful county as he speaks about promotion to Division 2, the cost of GPS trackers and importance of sport science. Stephen Grealis also joins the show to give his thoughts on the local aspect of football here in county Mayo.2021-07-1127 min
CRCfm Saturday SportPaddy Mahon - Castlebar Mitchels' ChairmanPaddy Mahon spoke to the Saturday Sport Show on CRCfm about the growth of the county town club, focus on player retention and his selection by the GAA to its infrastructure committee. 2021-07-1109 min
CRCfm Saturday SportThe 5 b4 5 - A Quick-Hit of Sporting Stories that Failed to Garner Huge HeadlinesJack McDonald told Caoimhin Rowland on the Saturday Sport Show on CRCfm about a Wimbledon first since 97, marijuana smoking sprinter, Lions rugby demise and Southgate's surprising bling.2021-07-0623 minCRCfm Saturday SportWhat's Troubling Sam Bennett? - Jay Daly with a Preview of Le Tour de FranceFormer pro-cyclist Jay Daly told Caoimhin on the Saturday Sport Show about the issues surrounding Sam Bennett's decision to abstain from this years Tour de France and why Jay believes Bennett will be searching for a new team come the end of this calendar year. 2021-06-2620 minCRCfm Saturday SportMayo vs Sligo - Michael Gallagher on the First Connaught Clash of the YearMayo News journalist Michael Gallagher stopped en route to Sligo for todays Connaught 1/4 final to inform the Saturday Sport Show of Mayo's chances ahead of the GAA inter-county season. 2021-06-2627 minCRCfm Saturday SportMayo GAA Club Draw PreviewCRCfm Sport show producer Sean O'Hora joined Caoimhin to dissect the recently revealed Mayo GAA club championship draw. Beginning with the Senior draw and then rumbling through the Intermediate groups and finally filtering through to the Junior ranks.2021-06-2428 min
CRCfm Saturday SportGrainne Gavin - Breaffy GAA Rounders All Ireland VictoryBreaffy GAA rounders team became the toast of the town last week after beating Wexford's Glynn-Barntown to capture a momentous All Ireland victory for the suburban club. One of their players, Grainne Gavin joined Caoimhin Rowland on the Saturday Sport Show to discuss the achievement and shed light on the growing popularity of the sport in Ireland. 2021-06-2114 min
CRCfm Saturday SportDamian Molloy - Manchester United in Turmoil on and off the PitchManchester based journalist Damian Molloy spoke about the woes Manchester United are experiencing in the aftermath of their Europa League loss to Villareal and continuing unrest amongst its supporters due to visible upset at the Glazer ownership 2021-05-2918 min
CRCfm Saturday SportPaddy Agnew - Italian Football Fallout, Agnelli's Influence at Juventus & Jose at AS RomaItalian football expert Paddy Agnew joined the Saturday Sport Show on CRCfm to discuss the continuing fallout from the ill-fated European Super League as Juventus face a domestic row over their pivotal involvement in the project. While on-the pitch Andrea Pirlo faces an uphill battle in retaining his position at Turin. Paddy also spoke of the adoration Italians have for Jose Mourinho who has been announced as the new manager of AS Roma.2021-05-1838 min
CRCfm Saturday SportCon Moynihan - Demographics of Mayo GAA, Potential Boost from Remote Work & Keys to Player RetentionMayo county board Vice Chairperson Con Moynihan told Caoimhín Rowland on the Saturday Sport Show about the report he conducted into player retention in the county. His findings will help us to better understand the growing population centres of Mayo and Con explains why there'll be more 'B' teams in the county this year than ever before. 2021-04-2727 min
CRCfm Saturday SportFrench Rugby Covid Debacle & Squeaky Clean Roger FedererMax Marek joined the Saturday Sport Show to inform us on Toulon's covid sage and French rugby players caught eating waffles in Rome. As well as a look at one of sports teflon stars, Roger Federer. Who boasts a phenomenal career and an even more impressive off-field omertà. 2021-04-1222 min
CRCfm Saturday SportWesley O'Brien - Coaching Tennis in Refugee Camps and Auctioning off Items from Sports Biggest StarsA tennis instructor from Killaloe coached sport to children in a refugee camp in Greece, meeting those devastated by war and unrest. He told the Saturday Sport Show about his experience of raising funds for a defibrillator as well as getting help from Rafa Nadal, Usain Bolt, Lewis Hamilton and the Mayo mens football team along the way.2021-04-1226 min
CRCfm Saturday SportMartin Carney on Mayo's Hoodoo at MacHale ParkGAA analyst Martin Carney spoke about the current Connaught Champions dreadful run of form on their own home pitch. Which, as Martin informs us has a longer history than many would think. Rarely a happy hunting ground for James Horan's charges, MacHale Park is slated for resurfacing and lengthening to help banish the bad run and solidify its position as a fortress for Mayo GAA. 2021-04-0624 min
CRCfm Saturday SportJohn Maughan - Dubs Breaking Rules, Return to Play & Mayo's Goalkeeping ConundrumOffaly football manager John Maughan gave the Saturday Sport Show on CRCfm his views on the debacle surrounding Dublin GAA and breaching public health guidelines. John also answers on his son Johnny being name-checked by James Horan as a potential addition to the Mayo panel for the upcoming season. 2021-04-0617 min
CRCfm Saturday SportJames Horan - Mayo Manager on Retirees, Oisín Mullin and the Need for a New Surface for MacHale ParkMayo manager James Horan told the Saturday Sport Show about his understanding over the recent tranche of retirements, how Oisín Mullin is fully committed to the cause and why MacHale is in dire need of resurfacing. 2021-03-2029 min
CRCfm Saturday SportMayo Bulls Ice Hockey Team - PJ Cunningham on the Social Benefits an Ice Rink Would Bring to County MayoMayo Bulls Ice Hockey head coach PJ Cunningham told Caoimhín Rowland on the Saturday Sport Show about the need for a rink in this county, as there is currently no facility in the Republic of Ireland for winter sports to prosper. With many clubs having to travel outside the country to Belfast to play. As PJ mentions, Mayo has a proud sporting tradition and an ice rink in the county town would help to grow the sport of ice hockey, (which has Irish roots), here in the West of Ireland. 2021-03-1328 min
CRCfm Saturday SportPaul Byrne - On Coaching Stephen Coen and Tipping the FAI off about John Joe Patrick FinnFormer FAI coach and current podcast host of 'In The Huddle Sportstalk' spoke about his time coaching some current Mayo footballers, the FAI's targeted development in GAA strongholds and how he tipped the FAI off about a certain John Joe Patrick Finn. You can listen to Paul's excellent show on Spotify through this link -https://open.spotify.com/show/3xOfLohSr9u0HRe7FCFLE6?si=aaSYD57KQsOvkIRn-gYWww 2021-03-1231 min
CRCfm Saturday SportPremier League Live! & Selection Headache for Stephen KennyStephen Grealis and Jimmy Blake told the Saturday Sport Show about their thoughts on the upcoming Republic of Ireland selection and current Premier League season with a particular focus on the Premier League and Stephen Kenny's selection for the upcoming World Cup qualifier vs Serbia in Belgrade.2021-03-081h 02
CRCfm Saturday SportGalway United Season Preview - Cian O'Connell on a Strong Connaught Contingent at Eamonn Deacy ParkThe Galway Advertiser's Cian O'Connell on Galway United's hope of gaining promotion from a tough First Division in the LOI this season. He spoke about the strong Connaught connection at the club, John Caulfield's rejuvenation of the club and some exciting prospects expecting to make their name this season.2021-03-0625 min
CRCfm Saturday SportHurling in Mayo - Keith Higgins Return and Why is it the Poor Relation in this CountyTony Stakelum and Mike Kelly told the Saturday Sport Show about hurlings standing in Mayo, the origins of the sport in the county and the joyous news of Ballyhaunis man Keith Higgins joining the ranks of the hurling set-up for the 2021 season.2021-03-0634 min
CRCfm Saturday SportRugby Review - Michael Gallagher & Cathal O'Boyle on Irelands First Victory in the Six NationsCRCfms rugby correspondents Michael Gallagher and Cathal O'Boyle on Andy Farrell's first win of the tournament and the burning question as to why Connaught starting players are treated differently to Leinsters reserves?2021-03-0223 min
CRCfm Saturday SportZlatan vs LeBron - Should Athletes use their Platform for Activism?Jack McDonald and Shane O'Donohue joined the Saturday Sport Show to debate the controversy surrounding Zlatan Ibrahimovic's comment towards LeBron James in which the Swede stated the NBA star should 'stick to basketball' and forget about social justice issues.2021-03-0225 min
CRCfm Saturday SportDan Timlin - On a New Skate Park for Castlebar, the Mayo Rollers and Skateboarding at 2024 Olympic GamesCastlebar skater and activist Dan Timlin told Caoimhín Rowland on the Saturday Sport Show about his excitement upon hearing this weeks news of a proposed skate park for the county town at Lough Lannagh. Dan, along with many others lobbied local councillors for over a decade and their determination has thankfully borne fruit with this development which will ensure the safety of roller sports enthusiasts in Mayo.2021-03-0218 min
CRCfm Saturday SportGAA Finances and Future of Streaming for Mayo GAACaoimhín Rowland was joined by Ballycroy GAA PRO Stephen Grealis and CRCfm sport contributor Shane O'Donohue to discuss the latest GAA finances and recent All-Star awards. Also, a discussion on the future of GAA streaming here in Mayo2021-02-2742 min
CRCfm Saturday SportReturn of the League of Ireland - Dónal Ryan on New Signings, Streaming and Sligo Rovers Hottest ProspectsLOI expert Dónal Ryan joined Caoimhín Rowland on the Saturday Sport Show to preview the upcoming LOI 2021 season. They discuss some of the leagues new signings, some hot prospects coming through at the Showgrounds and how important the recently announced streaming service LOITV will be for the league.2021-02-2724 min
CRCfm Saturday SportWhat's Behind the Revival of Hungarian Football? - Tomasz Mortimer on Ferencvaros, Szoboszlai and Viktor OrbánHungarian football expert Tomasz Mortimer told the Saturday Sport Show on CRCfm about the recent success of Hungarian football. A famed footballing nation from the 50s, the Central Eastern European country has spent considerable time in the doldrums. However, recent political will from the nations admitted football fanatic PM Viktor Orban has changed that. The Fidesz leader has invested in stadia across the country, and has since seen a rapid positive trajectory for the national team reaching Euro 2020, Ferencvaros qualification for CL group stage and the emergence of superstar Dominik Szoboszlai at RB Leipzig. 2021-02-2324 min
CRCfm Saturday SportChampions League Round of 16 Preview - Peter Staunton of Goal.comCastlebar man Peter Staunton joined Caoimhín on the sport show to look ahead to next weeks Champions League fixtures. Peter gave his views on the turbulence at FC Barcelona, the Neymar injury for PSG, Sevilla's meteoric rise and Haaland's faultering Dortmund. 2021-02-1330 min
CRCfm Saturday SportRóisín Hannon - Canoe Slalom Champion on her Sport, Desire and Dreams for 2024 OlympicsShane O'Donohue caught up with Belcarra native Róisín Hannon to chat about her participation in a rather niche sport, the canoe slalom.
17 year old Róisín talks about the influence of her brother growing up, a natural attraction to watersport and her experience testing out the canoe slalom course that will be used at the 2024 Paris Olympic games.2021-01-2615 min
CRCfm Saturday SportDarts Update - Stuart Tynan and Jack McDonald on the Need for Characters in DartsConnaught Telegraph's Stuart Tynan and CRCfm Sports Jack McDonald joined Caoimhín Rowland for a review of the PDC World Darts Event which saw a glorious win for Gerwyn Price, heartache for Gary Anderson and questions pondered over the future of Darts broadcasting2021-01-0822 min
CRCfm Saturday SportBrexit & Football - Paul Jordan on a New Era for UK Transfer RulesPaul Jordan told Caoimhín Rowland about the implications of Brexit on the English Premier League, League of Ireland and the ongoing January transfer window. As a change of rules beginning this month has transformed the way British clubs develop young players
2021-01-0522 min
CRCfm Saturday SportMartin Carney - All Ireland Final PreviewGAA analyst Martin Carney told CRCfm about his thoughts on the upcoming All Ireland Final2020-12-1922 min
CRCfm Saturday SportAlan Dillon - Former Mayo footballer on Preparing for an All Ireland FinalFine Gael TD and former Mayo forward spoke about his time facing Dublin, the expectations of the Mayo faithful and who his penalty takers would be2020-12-1921 min
CRCfm Saturday SportConor Mortimer - All-Star winner and Mayo corner forward on Tommy Conroy, his friend Cluxton and new role with Monasterevan GAA clubFormer Shrule-Glencorrib forward Conor Mortimer told the Saturday Sport Show about his relationship with Dublin shot-stopper Stephen Cluxton, what he thinks of no-fans in Croke Park and a new role in management in Kildare2020-12-1925 min
CRCfm Saturday SportJohn Maughan - All Ireland Final PreviewFormer Mayo boss John Maughan spoke to the Saturday Sport Show on CRCfm ahead of the All Ireland senior football final between Mayo and Dublin this weekend. The Crossmolina man gave insights from management before an All Ireland Final, how best to corral Dublin and why this year undoubtedly feels different to previous final berths. 2020-12-1629 min
CRCfm Saturday SportSport Report - Lowly Leeds, Qatar 2022 and John Joe Patrick FinnJimmy Blake joined Caoimhín Rowland on the Saturday Sport Show to dissect the weekends talking points from the world of football. Achill woman Ann Sweeney officating the FAI Women's Cup Final, son of Ballyhaunis John Joe Patrick Finn coming off the bench for Getafe in La Liga, Ireland and Mayo's links to Portuguese football2020-12-1329 min
CRCfm Saturday SportSaturday Golf - Aidan Crowley on Peter Alliss and the Rosses Point LawsuitCRCfm golf expert Aidan Crowley told the sport show about the passing of his favoured golf commentator Peter Alliss, the upcoming Irish PGA tour and the curious golf club lawsuit in Rosses Point. 2020-12-1313 min
CRCfm Saturday SportDarts - Stuart Tynan on the upcoming PDC World Darts EventConnaught Telegraph columnist Stuart Tynan joined the Saturday Sport Show to look ahead to the World Darts Championship, explain the meteoric rise of the sport as well as an update on the local town darts league. 2020-12-1117 minCRCfm Saturday SportJohn Maughan & Alan Dillon - Looking Ahead to the Tipp Semi-FinalA further excerpt from the Saturday Sport Show where current Offaly boss John Maughan spoke of his clash against Tipp earlier in the league and former Mayo captain Alan Dillon told us how Horan would have prepared his set-up for tomorrrow's crunch clash2020-12-0500 min
CRCfm Saturday SportStephen Rochford - Former Mayo Boss on the Tactics Expected in Tomorrow's Semi-FinalStephen Rochford told the Saturday Sport Show about the tactical make-up of the modern game, Tipp players to watch out for and how best to prepare for such a big game2020-12-0500 minCRCfm Saturday SportMayo GAA Talkshop - Mike Kelly on Mayo's Semi-FinalMike and Caoimhín spoke about Mayo's chances against Munster champions Tipperary 2020-12-0500 min
CRCfm Saturday SportMartin Carney - It's a long way to TipperaryGAA analyst Martin Carney joined the Saturday Sport Show to discuss Mayo's All-Ireland semi-final against Tipperary next Sunday. The chat begins by looking back on Mayo's provincial success, then assessing Tipperary's midfield strengths and asking whether no fans actually benefits Mayo. 2020-11-2800 min
CRCfm Saturday SportHugh Armstrong - Elite Marathon Runner on the March for TokyoKnockmore's Hugh Armstrong broke into the Top 10 All-Time fastest Irish Marathon runners earlier this year and told the Saturday Sport Show about his training camp in Spain, ambitions for a 2021 Tokyo Olympics and being a classmate and club mate of Mayo GAA stars.2020-11-2000 min
CRCfm Saturday SportThe Rugby Review - Doris Masterclass and Emergence of 3rd Tier NationsCathal O'Boyle and Michael Gallagher reviewed Ireland's comprehensive 32 - 9 victory over Wales in the Autumn Nations Cup, which includes an up and coming Georgia and England in Ireland's group. The Saturday Sport show is broadcast every week from 2-5pm on CRCfm.ie
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CRCfm Saturday SportSport Report - Does Stephen Kenny deserve patience from the Irish footballing faithful?Jimmy Blake and Jack McDonald gave their thoughts on the Rep. of Ireland's woeful performance in Wembley on Thursday night and whether we Aaron Connolly truly is the no.9 Stephen Kenny believe he is.
2020-11-1500 min
CRCfm Saturday SportMayo GAA Talkshop - Mike Kelly on Mayo's first Connaught Final in 5 yearsMike Kelly gave his views on Mayo's season so far, the evolution of Conor Loftus and the meaning of the word 'hunger' when it comes to GAA analysis2020-11-1400 min
CRCfm Saturday SportJohn Maughan - Connaught Final, Mickey Harte and Managing in CovidOffaly GAA football manager John Maughan spoke to the Saturday Sport Show about his thoughts on the crucial Connaught Final, Mickey Harte's legacy and how relieved he is to finally have live sport back on television2020-11-1400 min
CRCfm Saturday SportConnaught Final Preview - Sizing up Galway with Cian O'ConnellGAA.ie journalist Cian O'Connell spoke on the Saturday Sport Show about Galway's chances of continuing Connaught success and the peculiar issue of the Tribesmens' lack of minutes in the run up to the crucial Provincial clash.
2020-11-1300 minCRCfm Saturday SportThe Rugby Review - Are Ireland a 'soft' touch?Michael Gallagher joined Caoimhín Rowland and Cathal O'Boyle to discuss the controversial view that the Irish rugby team are soft as per Rassie Erasmus. A question that comes into light in the aftermath of Ireland's abject performance in Paris last weekend.2020-11-1200 minCRCfm Saturday SportMartin Carney on Mayo's Connaught ChancesGAA pundit Martin Carney told the Saturday Sport Show about the latest Mayo GAA news, tough panel questions for Horan and whether Mayo will bring home a first Nestor Cup in 5 long years2020-11-0900 minCRCfm Saturday SportMayo GAA Talkshop - Martin Carney and John Maughan on the eve of Mayo's first Connaught clashAhead of Mayo's Connaught quarter-final clash against Leitrim at 1.30pm tomorrow. Martin Carney and John Maughan spoke to the Saturday Sport Show to run the rule over James Horans selection, recent relegation and expected response.
John Maugans' Offaly take on Carlow tomorrow also in the Leinster championship and the former Mayo, Roscommon and Fermanagh manager spoke about the difficulties in preparing for elite level action amidst a pandemic2020-10-3100 min
CRCfm Saturday SportMayo vs Tyrone - Relegation do or die for MayoMichael Kelly joined us on this weeks Mayo GAA talkshop to run the rule over Mayos' emphatic victory over Galway and assess the Tyrone test this weekend.
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CRCfm Saturday SportEuropean Premier League incoming? - Peter Staunton of Goal.com on a breakaway Super LeagueNews broke this week of the English Premier League's top six clubs proposal to create a European Super League. With supposed FIFA support, $6 billion in backing from JP Morgan assured and fervent interest from Liverpool and Manchester United owners in particular. It seems like a breakaway league may soon become reality.
However, Peter Staunton told the Saturday Sport Show that this isn't the first time the idea has been mooted, there remains many obstacles such as UEFA being undermined, smaller English clubs objections and the will of Billionaire owners trumping the thoughts of fans.
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CRCfm Saturday SportHistoric Irish Rugby Squad for Mayo - Ballina Rugby PRO Michael Gallagher on Caelan Doris & Dave HeffernanPRO of Ballina Rugby Club Michael Gallagher told Caoimhín Rowland on CRCfm's Saturday Sport Show about the unheralded feat of two of its former players included in Andy Farrell's national squad for the upcoming Six Nations.
Both Doris and Heffernan spent their formative years rising through the ranks of the North Mayo rugby club, which now holds top flight status garnering a pool of players right across the Connacht county amongst its ranks.2020-10-1900 min
CRCfm Saturday SportMayo vs Galway - Penultimate League game for MayoMartin Carney and Cian O'Connell a Galway man and journalist for the GAA gave me their thoughts on Mayo's crucial Division 1 game against near rivals Galway. 2020-10-1600 min
CRCfm Saturday SportHocus Pocus - Ghosts of Sporting PastJack McDonald is here to comfort Mayo GAA fans by letting them know 'We are not alone'. Hear Jack regale about Benfica's banished manager Béla Guttman, Birmginham City FC's cursed pitch and Chicago's curse of the Billygoat. This is the first in our Halloween series of sport.
This segment was recorded during the Saturday Sport Show on CRCfm 2-5pm.
Presenter: Caoimhín Rowland
Contributor: Cathal O'Boyle
Contributor: Jack McDonald2020-10-1600 min
CRCfm Saturday SportBeoutQ - A deep-dive into the pirate TV station that stole £6 billion worth of sports rightsBen Jacobs told us about BeoutQ the Arabian Gulf pirate television station that stole intellectual property from Bein Sports, Sky Sports, BBC Sport and ESPN. The debacle involves a dispute between the Saudi Arabian government and Qatari owned Bein Sports which was banned in the lucrative Saudi Arabian market in 2016. Afterwards, a mysterious 'Netflix for sport' appeared for Saudi citizens, leading to investigation and intrigue from the WTO, EU commission, FIFA and the Premier League. 2020-10-0134 min
CRCfm Saturday SportMayo GAA Misery Mixtape Vol. 1951An audio bed of excellent and heart breaking commentary by Mike Finnerty during the closing minutes of the 2016 All Ireland 2020-10-0101 min
CRCfm Saturday SportJim Donnelly - The Greatest Irish Football Manager You've Never Heard OfHistorian at the North Mayo Heritage centre Derek O'Flaherty told us about a man born in Ballina in 1899 who went on to manage Dinamo Zagreb, Fenerbahce, Inter Milan as well as coaching the Turkish national team to the 1936 Olympic games in Berlin. His story has largely been forgotten but the heritage centre in Enniscoe has helped to unearth Jim Donnelly's extraordinary life.2020-09-3029 min
CRCfm Saturday SportJay Daly - Tour de FranceFormer cycling racemate of Tour de France winner Sam Bennett, Jay Daly spoke to the Saturday Sport Show on CRCfm throughout the three weeks of the tournament. It chronicles the journey of eventual green jersey winner Sam Bennett throughout the historic race. Jay Daly is a former pro cyclist who raced with Bennett as well as others on the tour. Hear about Jay's insights into the grueling sport and how he knew Sam Bennett was destined for glory from an early age. 2020-09-2936 min
CRCfm Saturday SportPaul Reidy - Spanish football Expert on Leo Messi U-Turn and Barcagate ScandalFC Barcelona have hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons in the aftermath of the clubs humiliating 8-2 loss to Bayern Munich and subsequent absence of silverware this season.
Add in Argentine icon Lionel Messi's attempts to leave on a free amid revelations of corruption by the current board who have been exposed in a series of leaks now known as 'Barcagate' and you have an unholy mess only fit for a farce.
I spoke to Spanish football journalist Paul Reidy who explains the scenario and how there have been no winners...2020-09-0622 min
CRCfm Saturday SportMark Duffy - An All-Island Football League and turmoil at the FAICaoimhín Rowland spoke with Ballina town Councillor Mark Duffy about his work in proposing unity between the Northern Irish football league and the League of Ireland.
Along with former Republic of Ireland manager Brian Kerr and Dutch sport consultancy firm Hypercube, Duffy has been instrumental in talking to stakeholders both North and South of the border. The freshman Councillor speaks about his ambitious plans for football on this island as well as his thoughts on the current turmoil at the FAI.
Saturday Sport is a CRCfm show which is broadcast live from C...2020-08-1723 min
CRCfm Saturday SportSinead Ní Nualláin - Newport's up & coming MMA fighterPaul Jordan spoke to one of Mayo's finest young MMA talents Sinead Ní Nualláin on CRCfm's Saturday Sport Show.
Sinead discussed her trajectory toward cage fighting and her recent success in the octagon. 2020-07-0518 min
CRCfm Saturday SportLiam Horan - Live-streaming for the Mayo GAA club championshipLiam Horan of thehoranstand.com and MayoGAATV joined Caoimhín Rowland on CRCfms Saturday Sports show to discuss his experience in broadcasting GAA matches in Mayo to an international audience. With games set to be played next month to limited crowds, interest in live-streaming has peaked and Liam explains it may not be the cash cow some may think.2020-07-0121 min