Best Swim Ireland Podcasts (2024)

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Catriona Crowe in Conversation (Live at the Seán Corcoran Series) 1:01:15

15m ago1:01:15

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Catriona Crowe is former Head of Special Projects at the National Archives of Ireland. She is Ireland’s most recognisable archivist, and someone to whom all historians of modern Ireland are indebted. At the recent Seán Corcoran Series (www.seancorcoranseries.com/) we discussed archives, oral history and much more.…

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Latest from Dundalk, Irish Open & NFL Week 1 51:24

14h ago51:24

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Rebecca Creagh on the nail-biting title race in the Women's Premier Division; Greg Allen reports from Day 1 of the Irish Open; Ian Rapoport on the dramatic opening weekend in the NFL; Hannah Tyrrell chats to us ahead of the Ireland Women's game against Australia, plus James Rogers updates us on the situation in Dundalk! Game On.…

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Agegroup Triathlete Steve Hunt 1:08:05

2d ago1:08:05

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Send us a text Welcome back to the Agegroup Multisport Podcast. In this episode we speak to my good friend, training partner, team mate, coach and treasurer. Ive known Steve for many years and he is one of the most competitive and focused athletes I know. Steve tells us how he got into running after a lay off of 30 years, he also shares how he got …

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England beat Ireland, record Australia defeat & US Open review 52:59

4d ago52:59

52:59

Alan Cawley and Stephen Kelly on the gulf in class between Ireland and England; Bernard Jackman on a weekend of big results in the southern hemisphere, plus Fabio Molle on US Open title wins for Sinner and Sabalenka! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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Evan Lynch: Dietitian on Top Tips for Dublin Marathon and Much More 1:11:35

4d ago1:11:35

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This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Evan Lynch (@elynchfitnut on Instagram), a dietitian and performance nutritionist, who is the director of South East Nutrition Clinic as well as the DCU Athletics Dietitian and the RPM Power Dietitian, with a background in track and field. This week's episode is a MUST LISTEN for those doing the…

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Peamount win in Europe, Paralympics Day 8 & the NFL kick-off 49:55

8d ago49:55

49:55

Rebecca Creagh on Peamount's win in Europe and the rest of the Women's League of Ireland action; Guy Mowbray continues our build-up to Ireland v England; Shep sets us up for the new NFL season, plus Day 8 of the Paralympics! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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The Moore Street Woman who Fought the Nazis (with Clodagh Finn and John Morgan) 34:32

8d ago34:32

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Clodagh Finn and John Morgan have produced an important history of the involvement of Irishmen and women in the anti-fascist movements of the Second World War. One of the most extraordinary stories they have uncovered is Catherine Crean, a woman in her sixties originally from Dublin’s Moore Street. She would give everything in defence of democracy …

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Ireland v England, La Vuelta & Paralympics Day 7 52:53

9d ago52:53

52:53

Keith Treacy is in studio to talk Ireland v England; Darren Frehill has the latest from Day 7 of the Paralympics; Shane Stokes chats cycling, and Damian Lawlor brings us the latest GAA news! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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Paralympics Day 6, Kasey McAteer & the Liffey Swim 51:22

10d ago51:22

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Paul Corry and Mark Langdon on the latest European soccer news, LOI, and Ireland's big game on Saturday; Alice Chambers tells us about the row erupting around the iconic Liffey Swim, plus Siobhan Madigan is live from Paris with the latest news from the Paralympics! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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Salah's value to Liverpool, Paralympics Day 5 & Irish golfers 51:31

11d ago51:31

51:31

Stephen Kelly on Liverpool's continued dominance over Manchester Utd; Darren Frehill reports live from the Paralympics in Paris, and Brian Keogh reviews the Women's Irish Open and the FedEx Cup finale! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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#226 - Helen (@Nurturemamas): Prioritise Yourself - Fitness, Pregnancy, Heart Health, V02 and More 1:07:14

11d ago1:07:14

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We welcome Helen (@nurturemamas on Instagram) to the podcast this week. Helen is a personal trainer, online fitness coach, marathon runner, pre and postnatal fitness specialist, and yoga instructor, having previously worked in the corporate world. Helen shares insights into her multifaceted career in fitness, emphasising the importance of strength …

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Destination Anywhere: Getting Around the Hibernian Metropolis 34:01

13d ago34:01

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This year marks four decades of the DART. Along with that, the Luas has turned twenty. These two services have radically changed how we live in Dublin, but where did they come from and how did Dublin's transport history shape them? This episode explores these things and questions of tomorrow.

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Róisín Ní Riain wins silver in S13 100m Backstroke, Paralympics Day 2, European Football Draws, Racing 52:12

14d ago52:12

52:12

Marie Crowe is joined by Siobhan Madigan in Paris for day 2 of the Paralympics, Alan Cawley & Feargal Brennan discuss this week's European draws and look ahead to the Premier League fixtures this weekend, Jane Mangan chats racing and Greg Alan is at Carton House for the Women's Irish Open!By RTÉ Sport

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Paralympics, Women's Irish Open & Women's FAI Cup QFs 50:27

16d ago50:27

50:27

Darren Frehill is live from Paris as Nicole Turner swims for Ireland; Rebecca Creagh reviews the Women's FAI Cup QFs; in golf, Greg Allen reports from the Women's Irish Open, plus Shep has good news for the Irish contingent in the NFL! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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Paralympics, LOI in Europe & US Open 50:52

16d ago50:52

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Paul Corry has his eye on St. Pats' Conference League play-off in Turkey and looks ahead to Rovers' game in Greece; Siobhan Madigan is live from Paris ahead of the Paralympics opening ceremony; Stephen Higgins brings us up to date on the US Open, while Michael Corcoran tells us what's next for Felix Jones! Game On.…

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Irish Agegroup Triathlete Rob Dwyer 36:58

16d ago36:58

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Send us a text It was a pleasure to meet and chat to Irish Multisport Athlete Rob Dwyer Robs story, though relatively new to multisport, was refreshing to hear. Rob says "I came from a hurling back round which I played right up until last May 2023. I decided to retire from it and a friend of mine was at me to have a go at a triathlon since covid, w…

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Rhasidat Adeleke, Ipswich Irish contingent & Tyrone manager vacancy 50:48

17d ago50:48

50:48

Rhasidat Adeleke reflects on her year so far; Conan Byrne and Feargal Brennan discuss all the latest soccer news, plus Niall McCoy on Tyrone's managerial vacancy! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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Interview: Rhasidat Adeleke 15:31

17d ago15:31

15:31

Rhasidat Adeleke joined Ruby and Shane for an extended interview to reflect on the Olympics and the experience she'll be taking with her into another exciting 12 months ahead.By RTÉ Sport

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Sally Smart on the importance of children being able to freely express themselves 48:21

17d ago48:21

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On part two of a two part podcast I chatted with Sally Smart of Smart Productions. 28 years ago she visited a friend in West Cork with her three daughters in the camper van that they were all living in. For the sake of the children Sally decided to put down roots and after many years she was able to explore her own passion for theatre and productio…

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Sally Smart escapes to a deserted island for 9 months! 45:00

17d ago45:00

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On today’s podcast I chatted with Sally Smart of Smart Productions in Schull in West Cork. I can honestly say that Sally is one of the most fascinating people that I have met who has lived the most unusual life. In part one Sally talks about her early life in Cornwall, running away to Australia, living alone on a deserted island for 9 months, falli…

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Meath manager departs, Chelsea hit six & Cutdown Day looms 49:54

18d ago49:54

49:54

Stephen Kelly and Alan Cawley on the sad passing of Sven-Göran Eriksson, Chelsea's promise, and the LOI title race; Colm Keys on Colm O'Rourke's departure from Meath, plus Shane Brennan looks at the chances of the Irish NFL hopefuls! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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#225 - Aichlinn O'Reilly: Sub 8 Hour Irish Ironman Record Holder, Professional Triathlete and More 1:20:28

18d ago1:20:28

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In this week's episode of the Any Given Runday podcast, we welcome Aichlinn O'Reilly (@aichlinno on Instagram), a professional triathlete who has represented Ireland at various levels, holds numerous records, and continues to achieve remarkable feats in the world of endurance sports. Aichlinn has impressive accomplishments, including representing I…

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Premier League Weekend & European Clubs in Action, Latest at La Vuelta, Women's FAI Cup QF, Racing Preview 50:51

21d ago50:51

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Marie Crowe is joined by Alan Cawley, Feargal Brennan and Peter Smith to discuss this weekend's Premier League fixtures as well as the European Fixtures throughout the week. Shane Stokes details the latest in cycling at La Vuelta, Jane Mangan previews this weekend's racing and Meabh de Burca looks ahead to the Sports Direct Women's FAI Cup QF!…

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American Football in Dublin, La Vuelta & Women's FAI Cup QFs 49:41

22d ago49:41

49:41

Rebecca Creagh on the Women's FAI Cup quarter-finals this weekend; Shane Stokes rounds up the latest stage of La Vuelta; Shep on Georgia Tech and Florida State University at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday, plus Junior Irish Wolfhounds' Head Coach Alan Lomasney chats to us ahead of a trio of games in Donnybrook on Friday! Game On.…

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American Football comes to Dublin 10:07

22d ago10:07

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Junior Irish Wolfhounds' Head Coach Alan Lomasney chats to us ahead of a trio of games in Donnybrook on Friday, plus Shep on Georgia Tech and Florida State University opening the American Football College Season at the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Tickets for Donnybrook available: https://www.globalfootball.com/ireland-2024/gift-2024-tickets/…

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A Sensation Once Again: Brian Warfield of the Wolfe Tones (Live at Mindfield, EP) 47:35

24d ago47:35

47:35

Seeing the inevitable headlines on the horizon around the Wolfe Tones performing at Electric Picnic, I decided to reach out to Brian Warfield for a chat about his book, The Ramblings of an Irish Ballad Singer. Amongst other things, Brian spoke to me about his family origins, why the Tones recorded songs like 'The Sash', and the importance of the En…

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FAI Cup Draw, racing at York & a cricket series win 52:05

24d ago52:05

52:05

Conan Byrne and Feargal Brennan chat FAI Cup and Spurs' draw with Leicester; Aidan O'Brien talks to us about City of Troy and the rest of his team travelling to the York for the Ebor Festival; Shane Stokes on Stage 4 of the Vuelta, and Isobel Joyce on the Ireland Women's series win over Sri Lanka! Game On.…

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Mickey Harte returns, Vuelta 2024 & EPL kicks off 50:26

25d ago50:26

50:26

Ruby Walsh talks to Alan Cawley about the opening weekend of the Premier League; Damian Lawlor on the news that Mickey Harte is to become joint-manager of Offaly; Brian Keogh on the FedEx Cup, while Shane Stokes and Dan Martin preview the Vuelta!By RTÉ Sport

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#224 - Gavan Hennigan: 1000 Mile Iditarod Trail Race in Alaska, Talisker Whisky Atlantic Challenge and More 1:16:10

25d ago1:16:10

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On this week of the Any Given Runday Podcast, we chat with Gavan Hennigan (@soulogav on Instagram), an extreme ultra runner and adventurer who has gone from early struggles with addiction in his youth and subsequent rehabilitation journey to transitioning from recreational sports to extreme adventure sports along with balancing that with living and…

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Irish and English Football Preview 36:55

28d ago36:55

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We hear from Alan Cawley in studio, Tony O'Donoghue at Turners Cross; Peter Smith at Old Trafford; and Feargal Brennan to talk about the latest news and fixtures for Irish teams and the start of the Premier League season.By RTÉ Sport

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Equestrian 9:15

28d ago9:15

9:15

Brendan McArdle joins us from the RDS on day three of the Dublin Horse Show where the Aga Khan Trophy will be awarded.By RTÉ Sport

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Eddie Dunbar 5:05

28d ago5:05

5:05

We hear from Eddie Dunbar, the Team Jayco AlUla cyclist from Cork, as he prepares to take part in the Vuelta a España this weekend.By RTÉ Sport

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Olympic Boxing Review 24:08

29d ago24:08

24:08

Eric Donovan recaps the Irish boxing team's Paris exploits including Kellie Harrington's gold medal defence.By RTÉ Sport

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Football Round-up 12:23

29d ago12:23

12:23

Paul Corry previews the upcoming European ties for Irish sides as Shamrock Rovers take on Celje in Europa League qualifying, while St. Pat's face FC Sabah in Conference League qualifying. Plus the rest of the main stories.By RTÉ Sport

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Eye On America 6:35

29d ago6:35

6:35

Jeff Shepard is here with his usual look at the latest stories in American sport.By RTÉ Sport

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Equestrian 7:06

1M ago7:06

7:06

Brendan McArdle brings us the latest from Day 2 of the Rolex Dublin Horse ShowBy RTÉ Sport

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Episode 104 Featuring Irelands Agegroup Ultra Runner David Kelleher 59:38

1M ago59:38

59:38

Send us a text It was greta to have an athlete who has represented his country in a different sport. On this episode we speak to David Kelleher, an Ulta runner who has represented Ireland. David Says "I played rugby at an amateur level up until I was 34. I have always been into running. Once I finished playing rugby I wanted to focus a little more …

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Olympics, LOI & camogie final 50:37

1M ago50:37

50:37

Simon Kuper and Seamus Carey reflect on the Paris Olympics; Alan Cawley on John O'Shea's return to the Ireland set-up and the League of Ireland weekend, plus Aoife Murray looks back on Cork's win over Galway to win back-to-back camogie championship titles! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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Paris Olympics Reflection 22:29

1M ago22:29

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Simon Kuper, Paris-based journalist and author, and Seamus Carey, a passionate athletics fan and communications expert, reflect on the Olympics in Paris.By RTÉ Sport

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#223 - Mary O'Donnell On: Multiple AG Victories in Triathlons, Ironman, Aeronautical Engineering and Much More 59:57

1M ago59:57

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This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome accomplished triathlete and aeronautical engineer Mary O'Donnell as we discuss her transition from competitive swimming to triathlons, her resilience in overcoming an eating disorder, and her accolades, including age group victories in Ironman Cork and TriAthy Olympic, a podium finish in the Tri…

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Olympic Glory: Jack B. Yeats and The Liffey Swim 30:39

1M ago30:39

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The Liffey Swim is a beloved painting, and one of the most visited works in the National Gallery of Ireland. A century ago, it led to the first Olympic medal of the new Free State. With calls for the creative arts to return as a competitive dimension of the Olympics, this episode explores Jack B. Yeats and the cultural and political context of his …

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Ronan Healy tells us about Heritage Week, Ireland’s largest festival? 48:54

1M ago48:54

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On today’s podcast I chatted with Ronan Healy, the Programme Manager for National Heritage Week, which runs from the 17th to the 25th August. Ronan chats about his life and career and explains why this is the perfect role for him. He chats about the work of The Heritage Council and the role that Heritage Week plays in showcasing all of the best tha…

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All-Ireland Camogie Final Preview 24:43

1M ago24:43

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Our Camogie analyst Aoife Murray joined Shane Dawson for an extended preview of Sunday's All-Ireland Final between Cork and Galway, plus we hear from both camps ahead of the big game.By RTÉ Sport

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Kellie Harrington wins gold, Cork v Galway & LOI 51:38

1M ago51:38

51:38

Damien O'Meara is live from Paris after Kellie Harrington's historic win; Aoife Murray previews the All-Ireland camogie final, and Keith Treacy on all the latest soccer news! Game On.By RTÉ Sport

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Jack O'Leary on the enduring connection between Ireland and Australia 16:29

1M ago16:29

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Just before I head overseas to the land of my ancestors in Scotland and Ireland, I was lucky enough to stumble into an Irish music session in Brisbane. The Irish accents flew thick and fast, to the accompaniment of the bodran, Eilean pipes, tin whistle and fiddle. Jack O’Leary is one of the musicians who makes this weekly quest to reconnect with hi…

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