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Beyond the Back Page: Irish Beach volleyball with Miriam Gormally and Michael Hopkins on Rafa Benitez’s departure from Newcastle

Paul Brazil June 28, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Miriam Gormally of the Irish Beach volleyball team who told us about the growing popularity of the sport in Ireland We were also joined by Michael Hopkins who gave us his reaction to…

The Saturday Sports Show: 13/04/2019

Paul Brazil April 16, 2019

GAA public address announcer from Croke Park, Jerry Grogan joins Fergus Carroll on his Saturday Sports Show. Broadcast: 13/04/2019

Beyond the Back Page: Jonathan Bradley, A Look Back at Ulster’s Incredible Success

Paul Brazil March 29, 2019

On the show in advance of the Ulster and Leinster European quarter final clash on Saturday in the Avia stadium. Jonathan Bradley author of the last amateurs the Incredible story of Ulster’s 1999 European champions joined us to look back at Ulster’s…

Beyond The Back Page: 21/03/2019

Paul Brazil March 22, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Historian Cormac Moore who spoke to me about his book the Irish soccer split. Cormac discussed the reasons behind the split, the efforts to reconcile the two associations and prospects for a United Ireland…

Beyond The Back Page: 07/03/2019

Paul Brazil March 8, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Michael Hopkins who shared his views on League of Ireland season so far and gave his thoughts on Andy Reid’s appointment as Ireland u18 manager. Broadcast: 07/03/2019

Beyond The Back Page: 28/02/2019

Paul Brazil March 1, 2019

On the show I was joined by writer, Tony Evans. Ahead of the Merseyside derby Tony spoke to us about his recent book Two Tribes a city on the brink. The book looks at the 1985/1986 season when Liverpool and Everton battled…

Beyond The Back Page: 14-02-2019

Paul Brazil February 18, 2019

On the show I was joined By Roman Mac Con Iomaire writer of a new book on the life of great Connemara boxer Sean Mannion. The book explores how a boxer from the small village of Rosmuc came within one fight of…

Sport: Fergus Carroll speaks to Vincent Weldon, President of Clontarf Tennis Club

Paul Brazil February 8, 2019

On Saturday January 26th Vincent Weldon, President of Clontarf Tennis Club spoke to head of sports at Near FM, Fergus Carroll, about Clontarf Tennis Clubs history and all about Tennis in general. Broadcast: 26/01/2019

Beyond The Back Page: Interview with Christy Mcelligott, Irish Amputee Football Association

Paul Brazil December 3, 2018

On the show Patrick was joined By Christy Mcelligott. Christy spoke to me about been part of the Irish amputee team in the recent world cup and his role as development officer with the Irish amputee football association. Christy also spoke to…

Beyond The Back Page: Interview with Motorsport legend Rosemary Smith

Paul Brazil November 23, 2018

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Motorsport legend Rosemary Smith who spoke to us about Rallying around the world, driving a formula car at the age of 79 and the release of her autobiography Driven. First Aired: 15/11/2018

Beyond The Back Page: Interview with Maria McCourt

Paul Brazil November 23, 2018

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Maria McCourt author of the book the boys of 1993. The book tells the story of Derry’s success in winning their only All Ireland football title under The management of Eamon Coleman. First…

Beyond The Back Page 25 – 10 – 2018

George Mulcahy October 26, 2018

Keith Foy talks to us about being part of the Under 16 European Championship team under Brian Kerr in 1998. He spoke to us about making the grade at Notts Forest and reflections on his football career.

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