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Beyond The Back Page: 07/03/2019

admin 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

admin 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

admin 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

admin 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

admin 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

admin 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

admin 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.

Beyond The Back Page: Shauna Keogh on Cora Stauntons move to Sydney Gaints & Sean Kavanagh of Irish street leagues

admin September 17, 2018

Patrick Donohoe is joined by Shauna Keogh who spoke to us about a new documentary about Cora Staunton and her move to Australia to play for the Sydney Giants. Later in the show Patrick speaks to Sean Kavanagh of Irish street leagues who spoke to…

Beyond the Back Page: All Ireland Camoige finals & Tommy Daly of Darndale football club

admin September 10, 2018

Patrick Donohoe is joined by Cliona Foley who helped us preview the upcoming All Ireland Camoige finals and Tommy Daly of Darndale football club who told us about their fundraising match against the soap stars and all the work going on with…

Beyond the Back Page: with Rianna Jarrett, Irish international footballer

admin August 24, 2018

On the show Patrick Donohoe is joined by Rianna Jarrett, Wexford youths and Irish international footballer.

Beyond The Back Page: with Jim Hanley, Bere Island on the All Island Football competition

admin August 24, 2018

On this weeks show Jim Hanley from Bere Island who spoke to us about the upcoming All Island football competition which takes place on Bere Island on of September the 8th and September the 9th.