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Saturday Sports Show – Balbriggan Cricket Club.

admin September 29, 2021

Fergus Carroll chats to Albert Harper from Balbriggan Cricket Club about the clubs recent promotion to the Leinster Premier League for the 2022 season.

Saturday Sport – Fergus Carroll is joined by John Brennan

admin May 18, 2021

Fergus Carroll was joined on his Saturday sports show by John Brennan to chat about the sport of cycling.

The Irish Ice Hockey Association (IIHA) and campaigning for a full size ice rink in state – Near FM (2021)

DJP March 15, 2021

Daren J. Prior spoke to Aaron Guli President of the Irish Ice Hockey Association (IIHA) about the fundraising and lobbying of the IIHA and their members for a full size ice rink to be built in the Republic of Ireland. Fundraising page:…

Humphrey Kelleher on the 2020 All Ireland Hurling Final

admin January 7, 2021

Fergus Carroll talks to Humphrey Kelleher about the upcoming All Ireland Hurling Final between Kilkenny and Limerick.

Beyond the Back Page: Jamie Jackson new biography on Ole Gunnar Solksjaer

admin November 13, 2020

On the show Patrick was joined by Jamie Jackson author of a new biography on Ole Gunnar Solksjaer entitled the Red Apprentice. Jamie chatted to us about the Norwegian’s life and times and his chances of success at Man United. Broadcast: 12/11/2020

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George Mulcahy November 9, 2020

On the show I was joined by Fergus Carroll who reflected on Ireland’s disappointing end to their six nations campaign. Fergus also gave us his take on the All Ireland football and hurling championships. Also on the show sports journalist and Shamrock…

Beyond The Back Page: 5th November 2020

admin November 6, 2020

On the show Patrick was joined by Fergus Carroll who reflected on Ireland’s disappointing end to their six nations campaign. Fergus also gave us his take on the All Ireland football and hurling championships. Also on the show sports journalist and Shamrock…

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George Mulcahy September 15, 2020

On the show Patrick Donohoe was joined by Fergus Carroll who helped us preview the upcoming Pro 14 final between Leinster and Ulster. Also on the show we were joined by Roberto Lopes of Shamrock Rovers who reflected on his sides season…

Beyond The Back Page: Julie Welch the first female football reporter in the U.K.

admin September 4, 2020

On the Show Patrick Donohue was joined by Julie Welch the first female football reporter in the U.K. Julie has recently written a book entitled the Fleet Street Girls. Julie spoke about her new book which looks at experiences of female journalists…

Beyond the Back Page: Woman’s National League and latest developments at Dundalk FC

admin August 28, 2020

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Bohemians captain Niamh Kenna who spoke about her sides Woman’s National League season so far, also on the show Patrick was joined by football journalist James Rodgers who updated us on all the latest…

The Saturday Sports Show: with Former Republic of Ireland Player John Anderson

admin August 20, 2020

Listen back as Fergus Carroll interviews former Republic of Ireland player, John Anderson, who played under the late Jack Charlton and who had a distinguished soccer career in English top flight football, particularly with Newcastle United.

Beyond The Back Page: with sports journalist and author Ed Aarons

admin August 7, 2020

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Ed Aarons author of a fascinating new book entitled Made in Africa the history of African players in English football.