Sport Láirge

Michelle Ryan, Sean Houlihan, Clodagh Cullen, Fiona Craughan,

Tue, 26 May 2026 07:27:36 +0000

This week on Sport Láirge, I caught up with Michelle Ryan to look back on the TG4 Munster Ladies Football Final. Sean Houlihan spoke to me about the buzz of winning the Scottish Grand National, while 9-time Irish kickboxing and karate champion Clodagh Cullen popped into the studio to discuss another incredible title win.

I also spoke with Fiona Craughan from the WLR Viking Marathon about the amazing volunteer work behind the marathon and how people can get involved.

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Michael Ryan. TJ Ryan. Tara Power, Damien Verker.

Wed, 20 May 2026 11:19:52 +0000

This Week on Sport Lairge, we look back at Waterford vs Limerick in the Munster Hurling Championship, with former Manger Michael Ryan, and Former Limerick Manager and Player TJ Ryan. Tara Power joined me to look back at the Munster Camogie Final, and Damien Verker, a para-cyclist, spoke to me about his recent success in Italy.

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Peter Queally, Tomas McCarthy, Michael Ryan, Michelle Ryan, Trudy Kennedy.

Thu, 14 May 2026 11:01:56 +0000

This Week on Sport Lairge, we look back at Waterford vs Cork in the Munster Hurling Championship, with current Manager Peter Queally, Former Manger Michael Ryan, and Hurling and GAA pundit Tomas McCarthy. Michelle Ryan chats about Waterford LGFA, who are now in a Munster Final after defeating Tipperary last Weekend. Trudy Kennedy from Waterford County Badminton Association chats to me about the Waterford Badminton Scene.

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Peter Queally, Mark Fitzgerald, Tadhg de Búrca, Jack Fagan, Aaron O'Neill, Sinead Dooley, Tomás Mac an tSaoir, Brendan Kearney,

Sat, 02 May 2026 11:36:02 +0000

Reaction from Waterford's amazing comeback against curretn All-Ireland Champions Tipperary from Waterford Boss Peter Queally, Waterford Captain Mark Fitzgerald, and Players Tadhg de Búrca, Jack Fagan, Aaron O'Neill, as well as Tomás McCarthy, Michael Verney from Azzuri Walsh Park straight after the game.

Sinead Dooley is the Head of Public Engagement at EirGrid and a prominent representative for the EirGrid GAA Community Heroes Campaign 2026. She leads initiatives recognizing grassroots volunteers across GAA clubs who make a significant impact in their local communities.

Tomás Mac an tSaoir, Waterford's Ladies football manager Joined me after their opening round win vs Kerry in the Munster football championship. And Gavin Whelan caught up with Waterford Minor Football Manager Brendan Kearney.

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TJ Ryan, Eoin Murphy, Paul Power, Ray Scott,

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:58:13 +0000

This Week on Sport Lairge,
Ray Scott joins me to look back at Waterford FC's loss on the road away to Sligo last Saturday Night.
U20 football manager Paul Power joins me to preview Wednesday night's game vs Cork, where the winners play Kerry in the Munster football final.

We look back at the Munster senior hurling championship and Waterford's opening round loss to Clare. Former All-Star Eoin Murphy will dissect Waterford's performance, and Former Limerick hurler and manager TJ Ryan looks back at all the games in the Munster championship.

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Cyril Farrell, Collin Ryan, Tomas McCarthy, Lorraine Bray, Mick Boland, Gavin Whelan and Megan Cronin

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:49:42 +0000

This week on Sport Lairge, we look back at the Camogie League final with reaction from the Waterford Captain, Lorraine Bray, and Manager, Mick Boland, when they caught up with Tomas McCarthy after yesterday's league final in Nolan Park.

Gavin Whelan pops into chat about Waterford Gaelic Football, which is on the rise after brilliant Underage wins in recent weeks.

Megan Cronin from Southland Sirens Roller Derby chats to me about a tournament taking place this weekend, but first, we preview the start of the Munster Senior Hurling Championship with GAA Royalty Cyril Farrell, along with former All-Ireland winning Clare Player Collin Ryan, ahead of the Waterford vs Clare Mouthwatering clash in Ennis this Sunday.

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Michelle Ryan, SOLAS Gaelic Games Abseil, Darragh O'Sullivan, Gavin Whelan and Sarah Donoghue

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:18:19 +0000

This week on Sport Lairge, we have a packed show with plenty to get through across Waterford sport. We will be getting a reaction to yesterday’s game, where the Waterford Ladies Football Team took on the Galway Ladies Football Team, with analysis from our pundit, Michelle Ryan.

We are also joined by Darragh O'Sullivan, who will be looking ahead to the start of the Munster Minor Hurling Championship this Friday and giving insight into his side’s preparations. Gavin Whelan will be on hand to look back at Waterford’s U20 football action from the weekend, and he will also preview tonight’s Munster minor clash as Waterford hit the road to face Clare.

We will also bring you a special piece featuring voices from the SOLAS Gaelic Games Abseil, which took place at Croke Park last Friday and raised an incredible €90,000. And finally, Sarah Donoghue joins us to chat about the launch of a new women’s cricket team in Lismore.

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Neil Moore, Gary Hunt, Tara Power, Andrew Halligan, Stephen Whelan, Niamh Balfe.

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 09:33:04 +0000

This week on Sport Lairge, we preview the start of the season for Waterford FC Women in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division with Ray Scott and manager Gary Hunt.

Former Waterford Camogie player Tara Power joins me to look back on the weekend clash between Waterford and Antrim Camogie. We also speak to members of St Saviour’s Ladies Football Club and Butlerstown Camogie Club about an exciting new programme designed to get more girls involved in sport.

Horse racing journalist and pundit Andrew Halligan joins us to preview Day 1 of the Cheltenham Festival.

But first, we pay tribute to Brendan “Benny” Kiely, father of Michael Kiely, who passed away over the weekend. I spoke with Neil Moore, chairman of the Waterford GAA County Board

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Paul Jenkins, Ray Scott, Michelle Ryan & Michael Ryan.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 11:42:05 +0000

This week on Sport Lairge, we will have a reaction from the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash from last Friday night from Ray Scott and look at Irish golfers in action from the weekend gone by. Michelle Ryan will look back at Cork vs Waterford from the Ladies' football league division 1 clash.
Former Waterford Hurling Manager Michael Ryan will look back at Waterford's poor performance away to Galway yesterday in the hurling. Paul Jenkins will join me to talk about a historic win for the Waterford Camogie Team after defeating Galway on Saturday.

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Andy Maloney, Ray Scott, Jillian Hayes & Kate Hickey, Michelle Ryan,

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 11:42:38 +0000

This week on Sport Lairge, we will have a reaction from the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division clash at the RCS last Friday night from Ray Scott and a look at a local golfer who is making a remarkable comeback.

Reaction from SETU Wildcats head coach Jillian Hayes and Wildcats star Kate Hickey on their side's brilliant win last Saturday Night at the Mercy Gym

Former Waterford Ladies football legend Michelle Ryan looks back at Waterford vs Meath from the Division 1 football league

But 1st we turn our attention to Waterford vs Kilkenny, where former Waterford and Ballygunner Hurler Andy Maloney joins me to review all the action from Nolan Park yesterday.

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Henry de Bromhead, Lorraine Bray, Jon Daly, James O'Connor, Jillian Hayes,

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:46:33 +0000

This week on the show, I caught up with Horse Racing Superstar Henry De Bromhead about a Cheltenham preview night with Lexus Waterford, with all proceeds going to the Jack DeBromhead Equine Centre. Dymphna Nugent caught up with current Waterford Under 20 hurling Manager James O'Connor. I spoke to Camogie Captain of Waterford, Lorraine Bray, after their brilliant win over Cork. Ray Scott spoke to Jon Daly after defeat on the road for Waterford FC, and Jillian Hayes is in study to catch up on all things SETU Wildcats and Basketball.

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Lorraine Bray, Beth Carton, Keeley Corbett-Barry, Eric Power, Vinnie O'Brien, Jillian Hayes, Helena Rohan, Eoin Murphy.

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 11:00:00 +0000

This week on the show, I am joined by Camoige Royalty in the shape of Lorraine Bray, Beth Carton, and Keeley Corbett-Barry to chat about the recent squad named for 2026. Eric Power and Vinnie O'Brien join me in the studio to chat about the recent growth in Darts popularity due to Luke Litter.

Jillian Hayes, Manager of SETU Waterford Wildcats and Captain of the side, Helena Rohan chats to me after victory in Women's Super League Basketball, and finally, Former All-Star Eoin Murphy chats to me about the return of the Hurling leagues and Waterford's campaign.

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Dessie Hutchinson, Stephen “Socky” O’Keeffe, Jason Ryan, Dave Sheehan, Anna Dawson, Míchéal Ó Drisléain,

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 12:05:00 +0000

This week’s episode is all about the All-Ireland Hurling Champions, Ballygunner. I’m joined by some of the club’s most iconic voices, including All-Ireland series top scorer Dessie Hutchinson, All-Ireland-winning manager Jason Ryan, Man of the Match Stephen “Socky” O’Keeffe, and Ballygunner Chairman Dave Sheehan.

I also chat with Anna Dawson, who was crowned overall winner of the 2025 Waterford Sports Awards, and TG4/RnaG commentator Míchéal Ó Drisléain joins me to look back on all the GAA action from the weekend.

An episode packed with champions, insights, and all the latest from the world of Waterford sport

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Cyril Farrell, Peter hogan, Fergal Hartley

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, it's all about the Club All-Ireland Hurling Final as Galway Royalty joins me in the forum of 3-time All-Ireland winning manager and RTE pundit Cyril Farrell to look at Ballygunner under the microscope, but also an in-depth look at Loughrea. Waterford & Ballygunner Ace Peter Hogan chats to us about how he relaxes during such a high-pressure week for Ballygunner, and Fergal Hartley, the Ballygunner Selector and former Waterford Hurler chats about Ballygunner's journey from Humble beginnings.

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Peter Queally, Míchéal Ó Drisleáin, Gavin Whelan.

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 13:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Waterford Hurling Manager Peter Queally joins me to chat all things Waterford, and Míchéal Ó Drisleáin Tg4/ RnaG commentator Joins me to look back at Tipperary vs Waterford in the 1st round of the Munster Senior League action, and Gavin Whelan chats about Waterford's opening McGrath Cup fixture vs Clare last week.

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Dessie Hutchinson, Míchéal Ó Drisleáin, Anna Dawson, Conor Coad.

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000

On this week's episode, BallyGunner Star Dessie Hutchinson and Míchéal Ó Drisleáin Tg4/ RnaG commentator, look back at the All-Ireland Semi Final, and Waterford's very own Anna Dawson, Golf sensation, pops into the studio, and Conor Coa,d Villa Fc talks about Ireland's new 3rd tier FAI league.

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Jason Ryan, Mikey Mahony, Diarmuid Lyng, Michael Reilly.

Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:18:00 +0000

On this week's episode, BallyGunner Manager Jason Ryan and his Captain Mikey Mahony both give their thoughts ahead of the All-Ireland semi-final vs St Martins. Former Wexford Captain & St Martin's Legend looks at the All-Ireland Semi Final from St Martin's perspective, and Waterford's very own Boxing sensation Michael Reilly pops into chat about his future in the sport.

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Michael Drislane, Kieran Geary, Waterford Rugby Club, Jillian Hayes.

Wed, 10 Dec 2025 11:15:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Michael Drislane chats about all things from the provincial finals from the weekend. Kieran Geary chats about the new launch of Clann Deise. Mayor Seamus Ryan, along with Waterford Rugby Club, chats about new Facilities. Jillian Hayes talks to me about the Waterford Wildcats.

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Dave Sheehan, William Walsh, Tyler & Keith Hearne

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 09:45:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Dave Sheehan, the Chairman of Ballygunner, looks back at a historic Victory for the club. William Walsh talks about all things Waterpark Rugby. The European WKA kickboxing Champion looks back at his Success with his Dad, Keith Hearne.

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Jason Ryan, Gavin Whelan, Owen Byrne, Ger Power,

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 12:40:00 +0000

On this week's episode, Ballygunner manager Jason Ryan speaks about the Munster Hurling Final, Gavin Whelan looks back at De La Salle's Munster Final heartbreak, and Owen Byrne talks about Tramore racing. Ger Power talks about Comergah Rangers All-Ireland Ladies' Football Semi-Final.

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