“The difference between league and championship? There’s an Atlantic Ocean between them”
“The difference between League and championship? There’s an Atlantic Ocean between them”0:00 - 6:18 - Intro6:18 - 26:18 - The wait is finally over as the All-Ireland Senior Hurling champions make their Munster Championship bow this Sunday in Ennis as part of a double header with their camogie counterparts. Former All-Ireland winner Pa Kelly and hurling analyst Joe Cahill assess the latest showdown between Clare and Cork along with predicting the three teams to come out of Munster.26:18 - 44:56 - Eoin and James get an alternative view of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship with Enda Treacy, a Tipperary Star journalist who is settling in Clare. Enda looks at all five provincial contenders along with previewing this Saturday’s Munster Senior Football Championship Semi-Final derby between Clare and Tipperary.44:56-1.04:21 - Providing the Clare perspective on that senior football penultimate stage showdown is football analyst Kieran Madigan who also reviews Clare’s second successive victory in the Munster Minor Football Championship in Waterford on Monday evening.1.04:21 - 1.29:14 - The first CDSL league title was secured on Sunday as Avenue United B powered to the Brownie’s Barbershop 3rd Division crown. The race of the other three tiers along with the Youths Cup Final are also on the discussion list of CDSL pair Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy.1.29:14 - 1.43:45 - The Ennis Town and District Darts League Title is heading to Lissycasey after Fanny O’Dea’s garnered their first ever A Cup triumph. PRO Brendan Browne and Co-Secretary Evan Greer are on the line to look back on a big finals night in Tom Steele’s that also included Mickey Kerins’ A Shield success.1.43:45 - Clare’s Under 20 hurlers, senior camogie squad and minor ladies footballers face crunch championship ties over the coming days; The local adult ladies football leagues are down to finals this weekend; St Flannan’s and Ennis/Kilrush celebrate Munster rugby titles along with handball and athletics news.
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“I think these girls could tackle Trump the way they’re going”
"I think these girls could tackle Trump the way they’re going”0:00 - 6:10 - Intro6:10 - 18:14 - Clare will have a representative in next year’s AIL Women’s Rugby tier after a historic breakthrough for Ennis/Kilrush who saw off Enniskillen in the All-Ireland Promotion decider in Mullingar on Sunday. Only three years in existence, coach Gareth O’Hanlon joined Eoin and James afterwards to reflect on their unprecedented achievement.18:14 - 33:32 - The Clare Minor footballers got off the mark in style on Monday evening with an opening Munster Championship victory over Limerick while the Under 20’s will hope to follow suit this evening (Tuesday) against Tipperary in New Inn (7pm) to maintain their interests in this year’s provincial race. Kieran Madigan assesses both ties and also talks about Tipperary’s senior side who advanced to a Munster Semi-Final against the Banner on Saturday week.33:32 - 41:10 - It was also a winning week for the minor and Under 20 hurling sides who remain unbeaten in their respective Munster campaigns. Terence Fahy’s Under 20’s edged out Waterford on away soil last Wednesday before the minors pipped Tipperary at the post in their championship bow in Ennis last Saturday.41:10 - 1.05:00 - It was a significant Sunday at the top of the Premier Division as Avenue and Bridge United made timely statements of intent CDSL duo Paul Kennedy and Dean Russell reflect on those matches and the promotion and relegation races in all four divisions along with celebrating Tulla United’s Premier Youths title Play-Off victory over Bridge United on penalties.1.05:00 - 1-20:59 - Following Clare’s National Camogie League Division 1B Final reverse the previous weekend, hopes were high that the Under 16’s and 23’s could qualify for championship business end positions However as Ann-Marie McGann confirmed, it wasn’t to be for both sides in their respective ties on Sunday.1.20:59 - 1.27:01 - Clare’s Under 14 Ladies Footballers will contest the Munster A Final against Cork in Brosna on Wednesday at 7.45pm according to PRO Rachel Healy who also outlined the line-ups for this Sunday’s local Adult LGFA League Semi-Finals.1.27:01 - 1.36:29 - The Ennis Town and District Darts League is coming to a conclusion in Tom Steele’s this Sunday when the A Championship and Shield Finals take place from 5pm. PRO Brendan Browne assessed the semi-final second leg ties which take place this evening (Tuesday) as well as looking back on The Goalpost’s historic B title triumph.1.36:29 - St Flannan’s contest a Munster rugby final in UL this Wednesday; Clare’s Minor Ladies Footballers appear set for the Munster B decider while Ennis Track are preparing for another major weekend
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“I’m delighted to come on so you and lynch could have a laugh at my expense”
"I’m delighted to come on so you and lynch could have a laugh at my expense”0:00 - 6:56 - Intro6:56 - 23:15 - A welcome return to the pod for Ger O’Connell who, as manager of the Clare Minor hurlers, leads his side into Munster Championship battle this Saturday in a tasty opening tie against reigning Munster and All-ireland champs Tipperary in Ennis at 2pm. It’s a big week for Clare hurling & also includes Wednesday’s U20s trip to Dungarvan.23:15 - 40:58 - The county’s minor and U20 footballers also enter new territory, Kieran Madigan assesses Maurice Walsh’s U20 side who host Cork in the opening Phase 2 showdown in Quilty this evening (Tuesday, April 1st) at 7pm; while six days later, Joe Hayes’ minor side welcome Limerick to the same venue to begin their championship campaign.40;58 - 55:40 - Disappointing National League finales for Clare’s flagship camogie and ladies football squads are discussed with Derek Dormer who witnessed John Carmody’s side’s agonisingly Division 1B camogie decider loss to Antrim and the Banner’s inevitable demotion back down to Division 3 in football.55:40 - 1.19:28 - It’s down to the last four in the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup after Newmarket Celtic, Bridge Utd and Fair Green Celtic joined Tulla Utd in the semi-finals. CDSL duo Paul Kennedy and Dean Russell reflect on those wins as well as a deep dive into all four CDSL leagues; a new women’s team for Ennis Dons and a winner-takes-all Youths Premier League play-off between Bridge Utd and Tulla Utd this Saturday in Frank Healy Park at 5.30pm.1.19:28 - 1.36:05 - Ennis/Kilrush are only 80 minutes away from the prestigious women’s AIL after seeing off Tuam/Oughterard in the All-Ireland Promotion Semi-Final by 34-26 in Tuam on Sunday. Captain Michaela Glynn joined us to look back on that historic success and preview Sunday’s decider against Enniskillen in Mullingar.1.36;05 - St Flannan’s are preparing for a Munster rugby final; the Clare Under 16 camogie side are vying for an All-Ireland semi-final spot; Edel McMahon stars as Ireland secure a 6Nations victory over Italy; Munster Ladies Football defeats for Clare’s U16’s and Minors while Ennis Track were hugely successful at the weekend’s National Juvenile Indoor Athletics Championships.
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1:43:11
"Did you get a magic lamp from Santa by any chance as in terms of wishes, 2025 couldn’t have gone much better for you so far"
"Did you get a magic lamp from Santa by any chance as in terms of wishes, 2025 couldn’t have gone much better for you so far"0:00 - 6:34 - Intro6:34 - 19:26 - It’s 17 years since Clare’s flagship camogie side garnered silverware but Ziyan Spillane and Co; are determined to bridge that gap in Abbttstown this Saturday (2pm) when facing Antrim in the National League Division 1B decider. Eoin and James speak with the Feakle-Killanena star about a hugely encouraging season so far that has seen her collect a second successive Ashbourne Cup medal with UL, captain the Clare Under 23’s to a first ever victory last Sunday as well as helping guide John Carmody’s seniors to the league final.19:26 - 42:24 - The Under 20’s are the first Clare hurling team to head into Munster Championship action this Wednesday in Sixmilebridge (7pm) when hosting Cork. Manager Terence Fahy charts his four year journey at the helm, the importance of development at this level and the lofty ambitions of his current squad.42;24 - 1.10;17 - Moher Celtic’s debut season finished on the ultimate high of CDSL Womens Cup success, their management duo of Davy Commane and Cóbhan Phillipson reflect on Sunday’s 2-1 cup final victory over holders Hermitage. CDSL duo Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy continue the soccer discussion as Tulla United became the first side into the last four of the Ennis Carpets Clare Cup while there were big title showdowns in all four league divisions.1.10:17 - 1.30:12 - Score difference proved the ultimate decider for Clare’s senior and Under 20 footballers at the weekend, with analyst Kieran Madigan reflecting on a rousing recovery to beat Offaly in the National League that wasn’t enough to yield a promotion place whereas the Under 20’s advanced to Phase 2 of the Munster Championship following a derby win over Limerick.1.30;12 - Cork expectedly prevailed in the National Ladies Football League showdown in Naomh Aban but Clare still have a chance to save their Division 2 lives against Galway in Doonbeg this Sunday. Coláiste Muire are bidding for All-Ireland Senior C PPS glory when taking on Bailieborough in Athy on Wednesday (1pm); the Clare Under 16 camogie side are back in the hunt for a semi-final spot. Ireland begin their Womens Six Nations Rugby campaign there's a review of preview of local rugby fixtures and results as well as an Ennis Track fundraiser coming on friday.
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'We’re actually three times the age of some of the players we’re up against but all we want to do is promote the game’
'We’re actually three times the age of some of the players we’re up against but all we want to do is promote the game’0:00 - 6:11 - Intro6:11 - 23:48 - It’s a Super Sunday of CDSL Womens Cup Finals in Frank Healy Park this weekend as newcomers Moher Celtic take on holders Hermitage in the headline act at 3pm while Tulla United clash with Corofin Harps for the Shield honours. Hermitage Player/Manager Sarah Coote and Moher Celtic’s Marlene McCormack join Eoin and James in the studio to reflect on the third successive season of women’s junior soccer and look ahead to Sunday’s marquee occasion. 23:48 - 33:18 - St Anne’s Killaloe vie for Munster Senior A Girls Schools Rugby silverware when taking on defending champions Sarced Heart Clonakilty in Musgrave Park on Wednesday at 2pm. James met with joint-captains Mia Hennelly and Tuathla Ryan on their revenge mission, having been knocked out by the same opponents in last year’s semi-final.33:18 - 46:43 - Clare powered to the National Camogie League Division 1B decider with a game to spare following a commanding victory over Limerick. They take on Antrim in that final in a fortnight’s time as well as this Saturday’s final round according to Ann-Marie McGann who also reflected on the Banner’s Minor and Under 23 sides.46:43 - 1.09:55 - It’s calculators at the ready this weekend as ever score will county for Clare’s senior and Under 20 football squads in their final round clashes at home to Offaly and Limerick respectively. Analyst Kieran Madigan looks back on a rousing second half turnaround for Peter Keane’s side as well as an agonising minimum reverse to Tipp for the Under 20’s.1.09:55 - 1.32:09 - CDSL’s predictive pair Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy delve deeper into all four league tiers ahead of a crunch weekend of title defining showdowns as well as Sunday’s Ennis Carpets Clare Cup Quarter-Final between Inch Crusaders and Tulla United.1.32:09 - Mixed All-Ireland Senior Ladies Football Semi-Final results for Colaiste Muire and Spanish Point; Six Nations along with local rugby action and Munster Under 14 and 16 ladies football news.
Taking the pulse of sport in the Banner County!
Hosts Eoin Brennan and James Lynch put a humorous slant on all things sport in County Clare on a weekly basis, with exclusive news, interview, previews and reviews.
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