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Beyond The Back Page Presenter Patrick Donohoe talks League Of Ireland Soccer with sports correspondent Michael Hopkins.

admin February 24, 2023

On the show I was joined by our league of Ireland correspondent Michael Hopkins who joined us to chat about the opening round of fixtures in the league of Ireland and preview the upcoming season.

Beyond the Back Page – Patrick was joined by Shane Keegan, a member of the Dundalk coaching staff and Michael Hopkins joined us to chat about some book recommendations

admin October 9, 2020

On the show Patrick was joined by Shane Keegan, a member of the Dundalk coaching staff who joined us to talk about Dundalk’s upcoming matches in the Europa League campaign. Shane also spoke to us about his role as opposition analyst at…

Beyond The Back Page: with Michael Hopkins on the Latest Developments in The League of Ireland

admin August 21, 2020

On the show Patrick was Joined by Michael Hopkins who joined us to discuss the latest developments in the league of Ireland. Broadcast: 20/08/2020

Beyond The Back Page: with Dundalk Captain Chris Shields & Michael Hopkins

admin March 6, 2020

On the show Patrick Donohoe was joined by Dundalk captain Chris Shields. Chris joined us to reflect on his sides narrow defeat to Shamrock Rovers last weekend, his take on that Jordan Flores goal, working under Stephen Kenny and much more. Also…

Beyond The Back Page: 12th February 2020

admin February 21, 2020

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Gambling Addiction counsellor Tony O Reilly who spoke to me about what needs to be done to address the problem of Problem gambling in Ireland, Tony spoke about his own experiences of problem gambling.…

Beyond the Back Page: Irish Beach volleyball with Miriam Gormally and Michael Hopkins on Rafa Benitez’s departure from Newcastle

admin June 28, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Miriam Gormally of the Irish Beach volleyball team who told us about the growing popularity of the sport in Ireland We were also joined by Michael Hopkins who gave us his reaction to…

Beyond The Back Page: Interview with Michael Hopkins

admin May 31, 2019

On the show Patrick Donohue was joined by Michael Hopkins who shared his thoughts on the league of Ireland season so far, the future of Irish football, the proposed takeover of Newcastle and we preview the Champions league final. Broadcast: 30/05/2019

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: Michael Hopkins on League of Ireland & David Quinn on ‘The People of Croke Park’

admin September 10, 2018

On the show Today Patrick Donohoe is joined by Michael Hopkins who spoke to us about all things league of Ireland and soccer related matters. later in the show we were joined by David Quinn who told us about a photography project he…

PartickDonohoe speaks to Michael Hopkins & Graham Clifford

admin August 13, 2018

On Beyond the Back Page, Patrick Donohoe is joined by Michael Hopkins who discusses the League of Ireland and also by Graham Clifford of Sanctuary Runners, an organisation set up to provide solidarity for those living in Presenter: Patrick Donohoe Interviewees:…