SportsBeat Xtra: Recent Episodes
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SportsBeat Xtra brings you to the heart of the sporting action across the South East.
Each week Shaun Connolly talks to those right across the sporting spectrum, to give you all the insights into what's happening in the region.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Off the Ball's Will O'Callaghan chats with Kilkenny's Billy Ryan following the Cats' sixth successive Leinster title.
We hear from Waterford FC manager John Coleman and captain Padraig Amond ahead of their trip to Sligo in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division.
And - We'll hear from Wexford Football manager John Hegarty ahead of the Yellowbellies' Tailteann Cup quarter-final clash against Limerick this Sunday.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán caught up with Off the Ball's Will O'Callaghan ahead of the Leinster Hurling Championship final between Kilkenny and Galway
Rachael Dunphy spoke with Tipperary Hurling legend Patrick 'Bonner' Maher on retirement, the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Championship and the upcoming Senior Championship campaign.
And - We took a look back at Ireland's 1-1 draw against Senegal at the Aviva Stadium last night.
Earlier this week, Rachael Dunphy caught up with Tipperary legend Patrick 'Bonner' Maher as part of the 2025 Electric Ireland GAA All-Ireland Minor Championship Launch.
Maher spoke on retirement from senior hurling, Tipperary's success at U20 and Minor level and what lies next for him.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán is joined by the Irish Examiner's John Fallon to preview the upcoming Champions League final in Munich.
Odhrán catches up with Waterford's Lorraine Bray, Kilkenny's Katie Power and Tipperary's Laura Leenane following the passing of a motion at a Special Congress of the Camogie Association that will allow players to wear either shorts or skorts in all fixtures.
And - we take a look at the winners of this month's Club Focus - Craanford Monaseed LGFA.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhran is joined by John Fallon to look back at Spurs' victory in the Europa League.
Off the Ball's Cameron Hill speaks with Wexford's Aoife Wafer after she signs for English Rugby side Harlequins.
And - Odhrán speaks with Wexford FC's Becky Cassin and Pat Trehy ahead of their clash with Shamrock Rovers in the All-Island Cup.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán caught up with the Waterford News & Star's Tomás McCarthy ahead of a huge fixture in the Munster Senior Hurling Championship between Tipperary and Waterford.
Former Ireland Sevens captain Harry McNulty joins the show following the IRFU's decision to axe the Men's Rugby Sevens Programme
And - Champ.ie's Barry Doyle joins the show after Rachael Blackmore announced her retirement from racing earlier this week.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán sits down with Kilkenny native and Irish Marathon record holder Peter Lynch.
We hear from the new Ireland Rugby interim manager, Paul O'Connell
And - we travel to St. Joseph's Athletic Club in Kilkenny as part of this month's Club Focus
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán looks ahead to the first-ever South East derby in the Women's Premier Division as Wexford host Waterford.
And - Liverpool are Premier League Champions, it's still all to play for for Arsenal in the Champions League and Spurs and Manchester United are one step closer to the Europa League Final.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán caught up with former Kilkenny Camogie star Grace Walsh ahead of the All-Ireland Minor A Camogie final between Cork and Kilkenny.
And - we hear all the latest from Waterford FC's recent win against Derry City under interim Head Coach Matt Lawlor.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra Dayna spoke with Kilkenny cyclist Mia Griffin after she secured her first-ever pro victory in the Tour El Salvador.
We also caught up with Waterford's Tom Breen, who’ll be representing Ireland at the ISA Longboard World Championships.
And - Odhrán spoke with Leinster Rugby and Wexford native Charlie Tector after he signed his first professional contract with the URC club.
Earlier this week I made the trip out to Enniscorthy to catch up with Wexford Hurling Manager Keith Rossiter ahead of the start of the Leinster Hurling Championship.
A segment of our chat featured on this week’s SportsBeat Xtra but in all, Keith and I had an over 30-minute chat on his changing approach to management since taking over the Wexford job, dealing with some high-profile retirements ahead of the league campaign and welcoming new blood into the setup.
On Monday last week I was out in Nowlan Park to catch up with all the captains of the teams competing in the Leinster Hurling Championship.
One of those captains was Wexford’s Lee Chin who after returning from Australia linked up with the Yellowbellies in the middle of their League Campaign.
We got to speak very briefly on his return, Wexford’s league performance and look ahead to the opening round clash against Antrim in the Leinster Championship.
I had the opportunity to chat with Kilkenny Hurling captain Paul Donnelly earlier this week ahead of the start of the Leinster Hurling Championships.
After a mixed campaign for the Cats we spoke on the league campaign and how their preparing for the visit of Galway to Nowlan Park on April 19.
This day last week Nick Rockett led home a brilliant one-two-three-five for Carlow-based trainer Willie Mullins in the Grand National at Aintree.
Beat’s Dayna Kearney took a trip to Leighlinbridge in Carlow for the champion's homecoming.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán spoke with Wexford Hurling Manager Keith Rossiter and Captain Lee Chin ahead of the Leinster Hurling Championship
Dayna Kearny was out in Carlow for the homecoming of Grand National winner Nick Rockett and spoke with Willie and Patrick Mullins
And - we took a trip out to Tramore Badminton Club as part of this month's Club Focus.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán previews the Hurling League Finals taking place this Sunday in Páirc Uí Chaoimh alongside Off The Ball's Will O'Callaghan.
And Tommy Rooney catches up with Wexford captain Liam Coleman and Carlow's Mikey Bambrick ahead of the opening weekend of the Leinster Senior Football Championship.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, we hear from Tipperary hurler Ronan Maher ahead of the Division 1A final and Munster Championship.
Jillian Hayes joins Odhrán in studio to take a look back at their monumental season
And - we look back at Waterford FC's last-minute defeat to table toppers St. Patrick's Athletic.
Ahead of Wexford's Football League Division 4 final on Saturday Odhrán caught up with Wexford manager John Hegarty following an unbeaten run in the Division to secure top spot in the table and promotion to Division 3.
On this week's episode of Sportbeat Xtra Odhrán is joined by Off the Ball's Will O'Callaghan to preview the final round of fixtures in the Division 1A Hurling League.
John Fallon joins the show to recap Ireland's superb 2-1 win against Bulgaria on Thursday ahead of their second leg of the Nations League play-off against Ireland at the Aviva Stadium on Sunday,
And - we hear from Waterford FC manager Gary Hunt, captain Danielle Griffin and midfielder Mia Lenihan ahead of their clash against Sligo Rovers at the Showgrounds tonight.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán was joined by Champ.ie's Barry Doyle to review all the drama of the Cheltenham Festival last week.
Odhrán spoke with Wexford Football manager John Hegarty, Glenn Malone and vice-captain Eoin Porter following Wexford's promotion to Division 3 of the Football League
And - Owen Bryne from Wexford Eagles comes into the studio to chat about the upcoming clash at Gorey Town Park against Philadelphia Blue Flame
On this week's episode, Odhrán caught up with South East trainer Joseph O'Brien ahead of the Cheltenham Festival next week.
We had the chance to chat with O’Brien about all things from the transition from jockey to trainer, what makes Cheltenham so special and how he’s feeling ahead of the Gold Cup.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán caught up with Champ.ie's Barry Doyle to preview the upcoming Cheltenham Festival
South East trainer Joseph O'Brien also joins the show
And - we took a look at the historic moment for Waterford FC as they fielded their first-ever Senior Women's team in the Women's Premier Division.
Ahead of this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán had the opportunity to sit down with Waterford Wildcats star Helena Rohan following her side's success in the Women's Super League, winning the first league title for the Wildcats in over two decades.
In this season preview, Odhrán spoke with members of the Waterford FC Women's squad ahead of their debut season in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division.
We hear from manager Gary Hunt on his excitement to finally get the season underway, Goalkeeper Maeve Williams on making the move from Wexford FC to her hometown club and Academy graduate Danielle Griffin on captaining the Blues in the maiden season.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán spoke with Team Ireland Hockey defender and Cashel native Caoimhe Perdue ahead of Ireland's clash with the USA in the semi-final of the Nations Cup.
Wexford FC's Ciara Rossiter also joined the show ahead of their opening Women's Premier Division clash with league champions Athlone Town on March 8th.
And we took a trip out to Graiguenamangh Rowing Club as part of this month's Beat Club Focus.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán spoke with Team Ireland Hockey defender and Cashel native Caoimhe Perdue ahead of Ireland's clash with the USA in the semi-final of the Nations Cup.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán spoke with Wexford FC's Ciara Rossiter ahead of their opening Women's Premier Division clash with league champions Athlone Town on March 8th.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán is joined by Waterford native Freya Marsh who became the youngest Irish female to win gold at the MMA European Championships in Serbia.
And Off the Ball's Will O'Callaghan joins the show to preview all the South East hurling fixtures on offer this weekend.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán sat down with Waterford Wildcats star and Ireland International Kate Hickey and Wildcats Head Coach Jillian Hayes
Odhrán sat down this week with former inter-county stars Kieran Joyce (Kilkenny) and Shane Dooley (Offaly) ahead of the Fitzgibbon Cup final.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán is joined by former UL and inter-county hurlers, Kilkenny's Kieran Joyce and Offaly's Shane Dooley to chat all things Fitzgibbon Cup.
Ireland International and Waterford Wildcats star Kate Hickey and Waterford Wildcats Head Coach Jillian Hayes join the show ahead of a big weekend of fixtures.
And - we speak to Tipperary's Caoimhe Maher and Kilkenny's Kelly Ann Doyle ahead of the opening weekend of Camogie League fixtures.
Aoife speaks to Mark Hogan from Pro Football Ireland Live from New Orleans ahead of the Super Bowl
We look at the team lining out for Ireland's second Six Nations game against Scotland.
We look at the health of hurling in Carlow following their historic victory over Waterford with the Host of the Left Wing Back Kevin Regan.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán sat down with for Ireland International and Piltown native Karen Duggan to chat all things League of Ireland, Waterford FC's new women's team and winning the Kilkenny county camogie final with Piltown.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán sat down with Déise Hurling Manager Peter Queally ahead of their Hurling League opening against Carlow on Sunday.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán caught up with Waterford Senior Hurling Manager Peter Queally ahead of his side's clash with Carlow in the Hurling League on Sunday.
Piltown native and former Ireland International Karen Duggan joins the show ahead of the 2025 Women's Premier Division Season.
And - we too a trip to Waterford Pétanque Club as part of this month's Club Focus.
Last week Odhrán was joined in studio by Jack and Dean Larkin who have recently made the move to First Division side Wexford FC. Here's that full interview
With Carlow's clash against Laois scheduled for this Sunday, I caught up with Carlow All-Star Clíodhna Ní Shé ahead of the beginning of Carlow's Division 3 campaign and spoke about her success at club level in the All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship.
Earlier this week I had the chance to chat with the new Waterford FC Women's Head Coach Gary Hunt. Here's that full interview.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán is joined by new Waterford FC Women's Head Coach Gary Hunt.
We chat with Carlow's Clíodhna Ní Shé ahead of Carlow's opening Ladies National Football League fixture against Laois
And - Waterford brothers Jack and Dean Larkin join the show following their move to Wexford FC.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán is joined by St. Lachtain's manager Steven Farrell and club legend Martin "Murty" Kennedy following the Freshford side's victory in the All-Ireland Junior Club Championship Final.
We chat with Jason Healy following Waterford FC's win over Bandon AFC in the Munster Senior Cup.
And - Champ.ie's Barry Doyle joins the show to chat all things Thyestes and Gowran Park ahead of the races on Thursday.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán is joined by St. Lachtain's Brian Kennedy ahead of their All-Ireland Junior Hurling Club Championship final against Cork's Russell Rovers.
Tipperary camogie star Eimear Heffernan also joins the show ahead of the Third Level Camogie Championships
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán is joined by Champ.ie's Barry Doyle following Willie Mullins' success at Fairyhouse and Tramore on New Years Day.
We also hear from Off the Ball's Cameron Hill following Luke Littler's sensational victory at the PDC World Darts Championship final.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán takes a look back at the highlights of 2024
And we visit Waterford Aero Club as part of this month's Club Focus.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra we take a look back at the monumental season Wexford FC have had in our new Beat Sport documentary - Wexford FC: From Ferrycarrig to the Future.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Aoife is joined by Champ.ie's Barry Doyle to preview the Christmas and New Years racing taking place in the South East.
We hear from Kilkenny native Sean Maguire.
And - Dan Quirke speaks on the success of The Dillon Quirke Foundation.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán is joined by Wexford native and Off the Ball's Aidan Delaney ahead of Leinster's Champions Cup clash with the Bristol Bears.
We hear from Denis Kirwan on the success of South East trainers and jockeys at the Horse Racing Ireland awards.
And - we take a look at the War in Waterford boxing clash between Waterford's Dylan Moran and Belfast's Tyrone McKenna.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán is joined by Ireland Women's Rugby Player of the Year and Wexford native Aoife Wafer to look back on the monumental year it's been for Irish Women's Rugby.
New Wexford FC manager Stephen Elliott joins the show to talk about what attracted him to the Purple and Gold job as well as his plans for the upcoming season.
And - we made the trip to Piltown All Inclusive as part of this month's Club Focus.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán is joined by Kilkenny's Walter Walsh following his retirement from inter-county hurling.
Champ.ie's Barry Doyle joins the show to chat about Aidan O'Brien's City of Troy winning Horse of the Year at the Cartier Awards.
And - Off the Ball's Will O'Callaghan chats with Odhrán about the upcoming Munster Senior Hurling Club Championship final.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán is joined by Off the Ball's Aidan Delaney to review Ireland's win over Argentina at the Aviva Stadium.
Tomás McCarthy also joins the show again as we look ahead to the Munster Senior Club Hurling Championship clash between Ballygunner and Loughmore Castleiney.
And - John Fallon previews Ireland's final 2024 Nations League fixture against England at Wembley.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Odhran chats with Sean Carroll ahead of a jam-packed weekend of Leinster Senior Club Championship fixtures.
Tomás McCarthy also joins the show to chat about all the Munster Championship goodness on offer this weekend.
And - Head of Football at Wexford FC John Godkin joins Odhrán after the departure of manager James Keddy from the South East club.
David Wilson joins me to chat about the sacking of Erik ten Hag from Manchester United and what the prospect of a Rúben Amorim Red Devils looks like.
Wexford FC captain Ethan Boyle joins me to recap their season following the Purple and Gold’s exit from the First Division play offs.
And Lydia Des Dolles speaks with Waterford boxer Dylan Moran ahead of his big fight at the SETU arena on December 7th against Belfast’s Tyrone McKenna.
This week Odhrán spoke with Wexford FC manager James Keddy following his sides loss in the First Division Playoff first leg against Athlone Town.
We here from Wexford trainer Aidan O'Brien after he was crowned Irish Champion Flat Trainer for a 28th time.
And - we reveal the winner of this month's Club Focus.
This week on SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán is joined by Kilkenny's Eoin Cody and Mick Kavanagh ahead of the International Shinty/Hurling exhibition match between Ireland and Scotland at Cusack Park later this month.
Joleen Murphy attended the opening of the refurbished Chadwicks Wexford Park and spoke to Wexford GAA chair Michael Martin and President of the GAA Jarlath Burns.
And - Will O'Callaghan spoke with Munster selector and Waterford native Paul Sharkey about the proposed new rule changes to Gaelic football being trialled in the Railway Cup.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán chats with Kids Jiu Jitsu World Champion Freya Marsh ahead of her packed schedule at the end of the month.
And - Odhrán is joined by the Irish Examiner's John Fallon ahead of Ireland Nations League clash with Greece.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán caught up with Wexford FC Ethan Boyle ahead of their FAI Cup semi-final clash with Drogheda United this Sunday.
Cillian caught up with some of the racers at Kiltorcan Raceway in Kilkenny
And - Odhrán chatted with Olympic Sailor Finn Lynch following the games in Paris and his time competing in the Badlands in Spain.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán caught up with Head of Community Development at Waterford FC Colin Power as the clubs Autism-Friendly Inclusion project was named in the final four shortlist for the European Football Development Network (EFDN) More Than Football Award.
We also chatted with Carlow LGFA's Rachel Sawyer and Clíodhna Ní Shé as they were both named as part of the All-Ireland Junior Team of the Championship.
This week on SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán is joined by the Waterford News and Star's Tomás McCarthy to talk about the nominations for the Camogie and Hurling All Stars.
Off the Ball's Aidan Delaney also joins the show to talk about the appointment of Simon Easterby as Ireland's interim Rugby manager and the 33-player Emerging Ireland squad.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra we take a look back at Wexford FC's convincing 4-1 victory against Treaty United in the FAI Cup Quarter Finals.
Odhrán is joined by Olympic cyclist and recent winner of Rás na mBan Mian Griffin.
And - Odhrán chats with Ellen Keane as she pulls the curtain on her Paralympic career.
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra, we take a look back at the Club Focus Gala Night in Co. Carlow and here from all the 12 clubs we've featured on air, online and across Beat's socials including the night's bursary recipients Kilkenny Stars Basketball.
Odhrán is joined by Conor Fennelly from the Racing Post to discuss John 'Shark' Hanlon's 10-month license ban and €2,000 fine.
And - Odhrán speaks to up-and-coming golf talent Anna Foster following her win at the Irish Women's Amateur Golf Open Championship.
On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán is joined by the newest member of the McLaren Driver Development Programme and Offaly native Alex Dunne.
We also hear from Team Ireland Rugby Sevens captain Harry McNulty following the Olympic Games in Paris.
And - Odhrán speaks to up-and-coming golf talent Anna Foster following her win at the Irish Women's Amateur Golf Open Championship
On this week's SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán sits down with new Waterford Senior Hurling manager Peter Queally.
We also hear from the first and third strongest men in Ireland, Wexford's Dean and Dillon Doyle.
And - Ahead of the Paralympic Games in Paris Odhran is joined by Para-cycling duo Katie-George Dunlevy and Wexford's Linda Kelly.
Clonmel welcomes back its first Olympic Medallist in 92 year.
Odhrán speaks to Tipperary’s Daire Lynch and Phllip Doyle - Bronze medalists in the men’s double sculls at the Paris games.
We hear from Wexford’s Sophie Becker, Tipperary’s Sharlene Mawdsley and former SETU Waterford student Phil Healy, who narrowly missed out on a medal in the women’s 4x400 metre hurdles.
We look back at the Tipperary’s victory in the All-Ireland Premier Junior Camogie Final.
Odhrán chats to Tomás McCarthy about the new Déise hurling manager Peter Queally.
This week, Odhrán takes a look ahead to the two South East competing in this weekend's triple-header of the All-Ireland Camogie Championships.
Rory Cassidy and Kevin Galvin join the show to talk about the amazing performance of Team Ireland at the 2024 Paris Olympics.
And - we take a trip to Tipperary's Galtee Walking Club as part of this month's Club Focus.
This week, Odhrán looks back at the South East's first Olympic medal from the Games in Paris, courtesy of Clonmel's Daire Lynch and Down's Philip Doyle.
We also hear from Tipperary Senior Camogie manager Denis Kelly following his side's defeat to Galway in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Semi-Finals.
Following a disappointing defeat for Waterford FC against Shamrock Rovers, we hear from Blues manager Keith Long and goalscorer Pádraig Amond.
And - Odhrán is joined by professional Kilkenny boxer Brandon McCarthy.
This week Odhrán is joined by Kilkenny native and Team Ireland hockey player Jeremy Duncan as the Olympic Games in Paris get underway.
Jonathan Higgins gives us a rundown of what to expect at this Sunday's All-Ireland Football Final clash between Armagh and Galway.
And - we take a trip to Tullow Kayak Club as part of this month's Club Focus
On this week's episode Odhrán sits down with Tipperary Senior Camogie manager Denis Kelly ahead of their side's clash with Galway in the All-Ireland Sem-Final.
We also hear from Wexford's Sophie Becker, Bertram Allen and Waterford's Ben Johnson ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris.
This week Odhrán caught up with - the now-qualified - 4x4oom runner Thomas Barr ahead of the Paris Olympics.
Sinead Meagher speaks ahead of Tipperary's Junior Camogie All-Ireland semi-final clash with Armagh next Saturday.
Who is the new Republic of Ireland manager? Odhrán chats with John Fallon to get more insight into Heimir Hallgrímsson.
And we take a trip to Ballymitty Handball Club as part of this month's Club Focus.
Odhrán speaks with the now-qualified Team Ireland track cyclist Mia Griffin ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris.
With the Camogie Quarter-Finals being played this weekend, Odhrán here's from players from Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny.
Tomás McCarthy talks about Davy Fitzgerald's decision to step down as Waterford Senior Hurling Manager.
And we hear from Ben McCormack and Keith Long following Waterford FC's win over St. Patrick's Athletic.
Odhrán speaks with the now-qualified Olympic sailor and Carlow native Finn Lynch ahead of the Paris Games next month.
Wexford manager Keith Rossiter and Clare manager Brian Lohan give their reactions to their quarter-final clash ahead of the Hurling semi-final between Clare and Kilkenny.
Former Tipperary hurling captain Seamie Callanan talks about life after retirement and the All-Ireland Minor Hurling Final clash between Kilkenny and Tipperary.
And Odhrán is joined by sports journalist Daniel Hussey to look back on the life and career of the late, great Mícheál Ó Muircheartaigh.
Odhrán speaks with Ireland Under-20s Women’s Head Coach Niamh Briggs ahead of their Six Nations Summer Series in Italy.
Nigel Kelly has all the latest on Andy Farrell’s squad announcement for the Ireland team’s international tour.
Eoin Walsh previews this year's All-Ireland Minor Hurling final between Kilkenny and Tipperary.
And Odhrán hears all the latest about the upcoming Premium MMA event in Kilkenny .
Odhrán chats with Rory Cassidy, the editor of the Irish Runner magazine, following Ireland's phenomenal performance at the European Athletics Champion in Rome.
We have the latest from the RSC following Waterford's 1-0 defeat against league leaders Shelbourne.
We hear from Kilkenny hurling manager Derek Lyng following his side's victory in the Leinster Hurling Final against Dublin.
Finally, we shine a light on this month's Club Focus winner, Kilkenny Hockey Club.
Bruce Wardrop, a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at SETU - and a successful graduate of the University's Certificate in Radio and Podcasting, run in conjunction with Beat 102-103, presents his documentary piece Fitspo or Fits-foe.
Lydia catches up with Eoin Walsh ahead of the Leinster Hurling final between Dublin and Kilkenny.
Kilkenny's Richie Hogan talks about his favourite minor hurling moments and career highs during his time with the cats.
Will O'Callaghan looks ahead to the sold-out All Ireland u20 Hurling Final between Tipperary and Offaly in Nowlan Park.
Carlow's Manchester United Supporters' Club celebrates 50 years.
Odhrán examines Waterford FC's monumental 4-2 comeback victory against Drogheda United with words from manager Keith Long, hat-trick hero Pádraig Amond, and WLR's Ray Scott.
Tomás McCarthy takes us through the massive south-east hurling fixtures coming up on Sunday.
We also take a look back at the Europa League final between Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta with the Irish Examiner's John Fallon.
Odhrán is joined by WLR's Jordan Norris to examine the final day of the Premier League season, on which the title race between Arsenal and Manchester City will decide everything.
We take a look at the weekend's hurling fixtures throughout the South East, including the South East derby between Carlow and Wexford.
We also chat with the winners of this month's Club Focus, St. Anne's LGFA.
We examine Waterford FC's recent form in the League of Ireland Premier Division and chat with Waterford manager Keith Long and hat-trick goalscorer Maleace Asamoah following their home victory against Dundalk.
Cillian Doyle gives us the lowdown on Lando Norris' win at Miami and what this first Grand Prix win will mean to the 24-year-old.
We chat with Waterford captain Jason Curry, Tipperary's Paudie Feehan, and Carlow skipper Darragh Foley ahead of all their counties' Tailteann Cup clashes this weekend.
Waterford News & Star GAA reporter Tomás McCarthy speaks to Odhrán just before the South-East hurling championship clash between Waterford and Tipp.
Villa FC manager Conor Coad reacts to their upcoming match-up against Pike Rovers in the 2024 FAI Cup First Round.
We speak to Carlow man and Champ.ie presenter Barry Doyle on Willie Mullins becoming the first Irish trainer to be crowned champion trainer in Britain since the Vincent O'Brien 70 years ago.
On this week's Sports Beat Xtra, we take a look at the growth of MMA in the South East, and we talk all things car stunts.
Kilkenny rally driver Jack Brennan speaks to Aoife following his fifth-place finish on his European Rally Championship debut in Hungary.
Dayna Kearney speaks to Willie Mullins as returns home to Leighlinbridge in Carlow with Grand National Winner 'I am Maximus'.
Paul Murphy previews the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championship which gets underway tomorrow.
We speak to Hayley Fitzsimons from the Dwarf Sports Association of Ireland - the March winners of Beat’s Club Focus.
A massive day for basketball here in the South East as the SETU Wildcats gear up for potential Super League Glory. We hear from stars Kate Hickey and Sinéad Deegan ahead of the final, where the Waterford side face Killester.
Former Republic of Ireland International Niall Quinn speaks about why he wants to see widespread Cardiac Screening across all sports, and his work with the Dylan Quirke Foundation.
Geraldine Kinnane looks ahead to Tipperary Camogie's Very Division 1A National League Final tomorrow against Galway, and also discusses the reaction to the Congress' decision to keep the skort.
On this week's Sports Beat Xtra, we take a look ahead at the Allianz Hurling League final and analyse Waterford golfer Seamus Power's breakthrough in the States.
Also in studio was Zara Kolovac - World Champion Irish Dancer from Kilkenny.
How likely is it that John O’Shea or Roy Keane will be the next Republic of Ireland Football Boss - Jordan Norris sports broadcaster and Munster Express Columnist gives his view on the vacant post.
We hear from one of the international stars making waves in the Women’s Super League for Waterford’s SETU Wildcats - Jade Compton - ahead of the semi-final stages of the competition.
Bagenalstown racing expert Barry Doyle from Champ.ie looks ahead to the Irish Grand National in Fairyhouse.
It's time for Cheltenham once again, with punters ready to don their racing best and descend on Prestbury Park this afternoon.
This year's instalment could be historic for Irish trainer Willie Mullins if he can emulate his success from the 2023 festival.
Ahead of the action, Aoife spoke to Barry Doyle from the Champ.ie Racing Podcast on Saturday's Sportsbeat X-tra, who tells us what to watch out for in the week ahead.
You can listen back to the full show last week here.
On this week's Sportsbeat X-tra with Lydia des Dolles.
We hear from John O'Shea following his appointment as Interim Coach of the Republic of Ireland men's football team.
Bagenalstown's Barry Doyle from the Champ.ie racing podcast previews the Cheltenham Festival, while Lydia exclusively speaks to Olympic boxing hopeful Kelyn Cassidy's coach Paul Simpson.
On this week's episode, Andy chats to double gold medallist and swimmer supreme, Daniel Wiffen. It's also time for another installment of Beat's Club Focus and this month's club is the Wexford Eagles - the only American Football Club in the South East.
On this week's episode, Andy chats to Kevin Regan of the 'Left Wing Back' Podcast about the sorry state of Gaelic Football in the South East. Keith Long also joins Andy to discuss Waterford FC's first game back in the big time of the Airtricity Premier Division.
On this week's episode, Rachael chats all things GAA and takes a look at Andy Farrell's squad for Ireland v Italy.
On this week's episode, Rachael chats with the National President of the Cairn Community Games Gerry McGuinness. And January's Club Focus features Carlow Lawn Tennis Club.
On this week's episode, Aoife Kearns chats with GAA writer for The Waterford News and Star and Irish Examiner Tomás about the Páirc Uí Chaoimh debacle.
Rob O'Halloran from Xtra.ie and the Irish Daily Mail analyses Andy Farrell's Six Nations Squad.
Eddie Buckley speaks ahead of the All Ireland senior club showdown between Kilkenny's O'Loughlin Gael's and St.Thomas' of Galway.
On this week's episode, Andy catches up with managers Michael and Noel of Tullogher Rosbercon and Thomastown respectively.
Both Kilkenny Clubs are facing into All Ireland Hurling Finals this weekend with Tullogher Rosbercon contesting the Junior final and Thomastown in the Intermediate decider.
On this week's episode, Andy catches up with Kevin Regan of the Irish F1 Show. The Carlow native's podcast has been shortlisted for the global podcast awards - up against the likes of Sky Sports, BBC, and Red Bull! Andy also looks ahead to some of the biggest sports events coming up in 2024.
On this week's episode, Andy takes a look back at the sporting year of 2023.
With so many highs and lows both close to home and abroad, it was another amazing year of sport.
On this week's episode, Andy chats with some of the members of the wonderful Dolmen Athletic Club, based in County Carlow for part four of Beat's Club Focus 23/24. We also hear from Eileen Gleeson on her 'dream job' as she is appointed Ireland Women's Football manager on a full-time basis.
On this week's episode, Andy chats to Muireann Boyce ahead of Ballymacarbry's All Ireland Senior Ladies Football Final. Donal Carroll also joins Andy to discuss Dicksboro's plan for the All Ireland Senior Camogie Final and young Jiu-Jitsu star Freya Walsh talks about her amazing year which saw European and World Gold Medals brought back to Waterford.
On this week's episode, Andy catches up with Eddie Buckley of O'Loughlin Gaels following their nail-biting Leinster Final win and Gavin Whelan joins to discuss the juggernaut that is Ballygunner. Both sides could meet each other in the All Ireland Club Hurling Final in January.
In this week's episode, Andy catches up with some South East fans of the Premier League to review the season so far and chats to Andrew Fanning about the creation of the Craig Breen Foundation.
On this week's episode Andy catches up with Shauna O'Keefe as she prepares to make her pro debut in boxing and it's the third round of Club Focus featuring Checkmat Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.
On this week's episode, Andy catches up with Mikayla Pivec and Nae Davison to chat about their new life in Waterford with the Wildcats basketball and Ballygunner manager Darragh O'Sullivan looks ahead to their clash with Na Piarsaigh.
On this week's episode, Andy speaks to the Gusserane Ladies Team and Management ahead of their Leinster LGFA Junior Final against Walterstown of Meath.
Zara Breslin also joins Andy to preview her huge fight against Kellie Harrington on Saturday night.
On this week's episode, Andy speaks to Waterford FC manager Keith Long as they prepare to take on Cobh Ramblers in the 1st Division playoff final.
Aoife Lynch, manager of Wexford Youths Women's u19s is also on the show as her side looks forward to their Cup Final on Sunday.
On this week's episode, Andy visits Kilkenny Stars Basketball for Beat's Club Focus.
Aidan Delaney joins Andy to look ahead to the Rugby World Cup Final between New Zealand and South Africa.
On this week's episode, Andy catches up with Keith Long and James Keddy as the South East turns attention to the First Division Playoffs.
On this week's episode, Andy chats to Tom Elmes about Ireland being one of the hosts for Euro 2028.
There's also an exciting taste of the amazing Kellie Harrington interview from Shine Festival 2023.
Aidan Delaney joins Andy to continue the rugby coverage as Ireland prepare for a mouth watering clash with the All Blacks in the Rugby World Cup Quarter Final.
In this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Andy meets up with SETU Waterford Wildcats new signings Myia Clark and Jazmine Massengill to chat all things basketball.
Aidan Delaney also joins Andy to preview the crunch clash between Ireland and Scotland at the Rugby World Cup.
In this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Andy catches up with Garry Hoey of Irish Amputee Football to discuss all things footy - including the Senior Teams qualification for Euro 2024.
Club Focus is also back for 2023/24 and our first club up is the fantastic Southland Sirens Roller Derby based in County Waterford.
In this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Andy chats to Wexford's Gillian Barry who is making waves in the Irish weightlifting scene and has become the youngest woman to ever compete for Ireland at major weightlifting championships.
Aidan Delaney from the Off the Ball previews the titan clash in the Rugby World Cup as Ireland take on South Africa in Paris this weekend.
In this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, we take a look at the action in the Wexford FC vs. Cork City FAI Cup quarter-final clash. We meet four women in the South East who play different sports and they share the importance of keeping up a sport at a young age. Trudy Kennedy looks ahead to the Munster Masters Badminton Tournament that is taking place in Waterford.
In this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, we chat with former Ireland striker Daryl Murphy about Ireland's clash with the Netherlands in this weekend's crucial Euro 2024 qualifier. We also chat about new research surrounding girls in sports from Lidl Ireland that highlights mental well-being among 12 to 18-year-olds.
In this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, we chat to Wexford football's Jean Luc Tubritt from Fethard Rangers about his time in the 2023 IFAF European Flag Football Championships and we look ahead to the bout between Waterford's Dylan Moran and Florian Marku.
In this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, we chat about the Rugby World Cup and the Women's World Cup.
Keith Earls is set to become Ireland's ninth centurion, earning his 100th cap, as they face England in a Rugby World Cup warm-up. He explains his journey and what it means to him.
Former Irish International and Waterford native, Ciara Grant, looks back at the Republic of Ireland Women's World Cup campaign as England and Spain gear up for the final this weekend.
In this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, we dedicate the show to previewing the All Ireland Camogie Final action this weekend.
Waterford take on Cork in Croke Park in what will be an historic event as the girls in Blue and White take to the final stage for the first time in 78 years.
We chat to Waterford Manager Sean Power and player Clodagh Carroll in the lead up to the clash, while Sports Journalist Nigel Kelly takes us back to the last match in 1945.
In this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Shaun speaks with Stephen Quinn about the Girls in Green at the World Cup.
Additionally, as we enter the voting stages of Beat's Club Focus, we hear from each participant.
A great opportunity to refresh your thought process before placing your vote.
In this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, we hear from Kilkenny manager Derek Lyng ahead of his side's All-Ireland clash with Limerick.
Shaun also welcomes the 12th and final participant for Beats Club Focus - the brilliant Raheen Rounders Club.
A great show and goes hand-in-hand with a cuppa.
In this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Shaun speaks with Ronan McCarthy about the brilliant Wexford Youths.
The pair discuss the season to date and life without Stephen Quinn in the South East.
We also hear from Kilkenny Hurling expert John Knox as the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Final takes centre stage.
Shaun and John chat about Derek Lyng and a repeat against the formidable men from Limerick.
In this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Joleen Murphy looks ahead to this weekend's All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship clash between Kilkenny and Clare.
Joleen chats to Nigel Kelly about the recent news involving the owner of Waterford FC.
We also look at the British Grand Prix action taking place this weekend that includes a Hollywood A-List actor.
In the latest episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Shaun Connolly speaks with Tipperary camogie manager Denis Kelly ahead of his sides meeting with Kilkenny.
Shaun also welcomes the penultimate applicant of Beats Club Focus - Bagenalstown Cricket Club.
Get the kettle on!
In the latest episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Shaun Connolly speaks with two-time All-Ireland winner with Tipperary, Michael Cleary.
The pair discuss today's clash between Tipperary and Galway.
Shaun also speaks with Waterford Camogie manager Seán Power about his side's ambitions in 2023.
In the latest episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Shaun Connolly takes a deep dive into the League of Ireland First Division.
He catches up with the head coaches of both Waterford FC and Wexford FC to recap the season to date.
Shaun also speaks with the founder of the Tour de Munster ahead of their 23rd instalment.
In the latest episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Shaun Connolly speaks with golfing analyst Ray Scott about the golfing announcement that rocked the sporting world.
Shaun also welcomed the latest participant in Beats Club Focus, the brilliant Kilkenny Storm ice and inline hockey.
Grab the cuppa!
SportsBeat Xtra Podcast focusing on Wexford Youths, elite boxing in the South East, and the Joe McDonagh Cup-winning Carlow Senior Hurlers.
SportsBeat Xtra Podcast, focusing on elite European referees, Tipperary Hurling and Bagenalstown Gaels in Carlow.
SportsBeat Xtra Podcast, focusing on the Premier League, a new streaming platform for Gaelic Games, and the minor camogie All-Ireland Championship.