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Beyond The Back Page: 12th December 2019

admin December 13, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Kieran McCarthy author of a new book on the extraordinary story of the Skibbereen Rowing club entitled Something in the Water. Kieran tells how the club from humble beginnings has risen to become Ireland’s…

Beyond The Back Page: Mark Bright

admin December 6, 2019

On the show Patrick was joined by former Crystal Palace and Sheffield Wednesday footballer Mark Bright who joined us talk about his autobiography From Foster Care to footballer. Mark joined to talk about his experiences growing up in care, his partnership with…

Shamrock Rovers, Roberto Lopes Reflects on the FAI Cup Final and his call up to Cape Varde International Squad

admin November 15, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Shamrock Rovers player Roberto Lopes who joined us to reflect on his sides recent FAI cup final success and his recent call up to the Cape Verde international team. Broadcast: 14/11/2019

Beyond the Back page 07-11-2019 Patrick talks League of Ireland and wakeboarding

admin November 11, 2019

On the show I was joined by Michael Hopkins who helped us reflect on the league of Ireland season which came to an end last Sunday. Also on the show we were joined by professional Wakeboarder David O Caoimh who gave us…

Beyond the back Page: with Matt Walker on his travels around Europe, 55 Matches in 55 UEFA Nations

admin October 18, 2019

On the show this week Patrick Donhohue was joined by Matt Walker. Matt who attended a top flight match in all 55 UEFA nation’s and he joined us on the show to talk about his travels around Europe. Broadcast: 17/10/2019

Beyond the Back Page: Smithfield boxing club with Igor Khimil

admin October 7, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Igor Khimil who joined me to talk about the upcoming Boxing festival at the Smithfield boxing club. Igor also spoke about the history of the club and his role as a coach within the…

Beyond the Back Page: With Keith Kelly Founder of Jumper for Goalposts

admin September 27, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Keith Kelly founder of Jumper for Goalposts. Jumper for Goalposts is a new volunteer run movement that encourages men of different ages,races,backgrounds and abilities to come together for an old fashioned game of football…

Beyond the Back Page: with Brendan Doyle on his Hopes for the Next Winter Olympics

admin September 9, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Brendan Doyle who joined us to talk about his hopes of qualifying for the next Winter Olympics. He spoke about the sport of Skeleton and how he overcame some tough times to get to…

Beyond the Back Page: with Mary McGuire of Basketball Ireland

admin August 23, 2019

On show Patrick Donohue is joined by Mary McGuire of Basketball Ireland who joined Patrick to reflect upon the recent success of the U20s Woman’s team in winning a bronze medal at the recent European Championships. Broadcast: 22/08/2019

Beyond The Back Page: Patsy Mcgonagle

admin August 12, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Patsy Mcgonagle who spoke to his career in Irish Athletics. Patsy shared his memories of being Irish team manager for 25 years and also spoke about the Finn Valley club that he established.

Beyond The Back Page: Sean Crossan author on his new book “Gaelic Games on Film”

admin July 19, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Sean Crossan author of a new book entitled Gaelic Games on Film. Sean joined us to talk about his book which explores the depiction of GAA on film from the early 20th Century to…

Beyond The Back Page: with award winning Journalist Donald McRae

admin July 15, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by award winning Journalist Donald McRae who spoke to us about his new book “In Sunshine or in Shadow How boxing brought hope during the troubles”. Donald joined us to tell us how boxing brought…