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Beyond the Back Page: with Journalist James Hendicott

admin May 7, 2019

On this show Patrick Donohue was joined by journalist James Hendicott who spoke about his new book James Hendicott for the forgotten. The untold story of football’s alternative World Cup. James spoke to us about his experiences in covering the Conifa World…

Beyond The Backpage 11/04/19

admin April 12, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Ultra Runner Jonathan Cairns to discuss how starting to run at the age of 46 transformed his life and to talk about his newly released book The Plant based Runner.

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

admin 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

admin 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: 14-03-2019

admin March 15, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Karl Kilbride head coach with Pyrobel Killester ladies basketball team who spoke to me about his side’s season so far and their prospects for the remainder of the season. Broadcast: 14/03/2019

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 Pages; League of Ireland

admin February 14, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue is joined by Gavin Cooney of 42.ie who discussed Niall Quinn’s plans to bring in investment into the league of Ireland and Michael Hopkins joined us to help us preview the new league of Ireland season.

Beyond The Back Page; Women In Sport

admin February 5, 2019

Patrick Donohue is joined by author Sarah Webb who spoke to him about some incredible sports woman included in her new book Blazing a trail. Also on show Gerard Farrell spoke to Patrick about the story of New York Bohemians.

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…