EUROPEAN silver medallist Phil Healy – the Ballineen Bullet – joins us on this week's podcast to chat about her incredible achievements at the European Championships in Rome. Healy was part of the women's 4x400m team who thrilled the Irish crowd last week with a brilliant performance in the final, securing their silver medals with a new national re…

NICOLA Tuthill is this week's podcast guest, fresh off the plane home from the European Championships in Rome. The Bandon hammer thrower – still just 20 years old – finished in ninth position at her first ever senior European Championships and joins us to chat about an amazing experience, beating her personal best in recent weeks and her future pot…

CLONAKILTY Soccer Club are West Cork League Premier Division champions for the first time, and to celebrate we are welcoming Shane Buttimer to the podcast this week to chat about how it felt to get the title over the line. It was a nerve-wracking match on Sunday against defending champions Drinagh Rangers, who needed to beat Clon to secure first pl…

WITH one game to go in the West Cork League Premier Division, two points separate Clonakilty Soccer Club and Drinagh Rangers. The pair meet in their final game of the season this Sunday, and Ger McCarthy joins us on this week's podcast to preview what will be a tense affair. Clonakilty SC are top of the league on 46 points, with Drinagh travelling …

James O'Donovan has had a brilliant few weeks. The Bandon bowler won gold in the Moors competition at the European Bowling Championships in Germany before making his Netflix debut in Bodkin, and now joins us as a guest on the Star Sport Podcast! We chat to O'Donovan about the trip to Germany, his delight at winning a gold medal in what was a tough …

IT'S a Cork GAA special on this week's Star Sport Podcast as we look forward to a bumper weekend of action across all codes. This Saturday, Cork ladies' footballers meet Kerry in the TG4 Munster senior championship final on Saturday in Mallow (4pm). While Cork are the defending Munster champions, Kerry are the form team, and the favourites heading …

CLONAKILTY won their first Beamish Cup title in 16 years at the weekend, beating Drinagh Rangers 3-2 in a victory that was widely celebrated in the town. On this week's podcast we are joined by Liam Anthony White – a member of the cup final winning team in 2008 and again in 2024 – who chats about what it means for Clonakilty to win, their hopes for…

DANIEL Davey of Davey Nutrition is the special guest on this week's Star Sport Podcast, ahead of his upcoming trip to West Cork for a live event at Glenilen farm in Drimoleague. The event, Raise Your Game, will focus on insights from Davey aimed at helping to empower you to maximise impact and potential in all aspects of your life. It takes place a…

CORK'S minor football manager Haulie O'Sullivan joins us on this week's podcast to chat about his sides chances in the upcoming Munster championship. The former Carbery Rangers manager named a strong panel earlier in the month, and is looking forward to his side's opener against Kerry next Tuesday. There is a strong West Cork contingent on the mino…

FORMER Cork footballer John Hayes joins the Star Sport Podcast this week to chat about the Rebels' upcoming Munster SFC semi-final against Kerry. It's been slim pickings for Cork against the Kingdom in recent years, with one win in their last 10 championship meetings. Can they bridge the gap in Fitzgerald's Stadium on Saturday? John Hayes thinks th…

ON this week's podcast we're welcoming Cork hurler Shane Kingston, who joins to chat about his team's chances in the upcoming Munster Senior Hurling Championship. Cork get their campaign underway away to Waterford next weekend, on Sunday April 21st. Having had their season ended in May last year, Kingston says Cork are determined to make sure their…

THIS week's Star Sport Podcast is a preview special, as we take a look at two big games taking place in Cork this weekend – Clonakilty SC vs Drinagh Rangers in the Beamish Cup final, and Cork vs Limerick in the Munster SFC quarter-final. West Cork soccer fans will be hoping the weather doesn't postpone the Beamish Cup final this weekend – as Storm …

OUR guest on this week's podcast is Andrea Stock, the latest West Cork rugby player to get called into an Irish rugby squad. The former Bantry RFC player from Durrus is in the 34-strong Ireland women’s squad for the upcoming Guinness Women's Six Nations, swelling the West Cork interest as Skibbereen’s Enya Breen has also been included. Ireland get …

THE Star Sport Podcast is on tour this week for a special episode recorded in the Access Credit Union buildings in Skibbereen. We're welcoming four key members of O'Donovan Rossa's All-Ireland winning ladies football team onto the podcast this week – Derek Tobin, a selector with the team, Cork minor and defender Allie Tobin, Sinead Farrell who is a…

PHIL Healy is the special guest on this week's Star Sport Podcast, fresh from helping the Irish women's 4x400 relay team to a fifth place finish at the World Indoor Championships last weekend. It was a brilliant performance from the team, who also set a national record in their semi-final with a time of 3:28:45 after a stunning first leg by Healy. …

ON this week's podcast we are joined by former Castlehaven manager James McCarthy, who recently stepped away from the job after last season's success. McCarthy led the Haven to the county and Munster senior football titles, before falling at the semi-final stage of the All-Ireland championship to St Brigid's of Roscommon. It has been a successful f…

WE have two special guests on this week's podcast – Bantry Blues manager Ivan Kingston joins to reflect on his team's first U21A championship win in 12 years, and St Oliver Plunkett's manager Margaret Keohane joins to look forward to a Munster junior B final which takes place this weekend. Kingston chats to Seán Holland about his great group of pla…

ON this week's podcast we're looking back at two difficult results for the Cork men's senior football team which leaves them bottom of Division Two and facing into a potential relegation battle. The last time we spoke about Cork, we were feeling optimistic, looking ahead to a Division Two campaign with promotion a distant possibility on the horizon…

ON this week's podcast, we are celebrating the West Cork Sports Star Awards, which took place in the Celtic Ross Hotel on Saturday night. A record crowd gathered in Rosscarbery to celebrate the diversity and excellence of West Cork Sport, on a night where Jack Crowley was crowned the Overall West Cork Sports Star for 2023. We chat about Crowley's b…

🙏 First and foremost, a massive THANK YOU to our amazing guests! 🌟 From thought-provoking conversations to heartwarming stories, you've brought your unique perspectives and experiences to our podcast, making it richer and more diverse with each episode. We're honored to have shared the mic with such inspiring individuals. Craig O'Brien Brian Leniha…

ON this week's podcast we welcome former Cork footballer and selector John Hayes to look ahead at Cork's league season. John Cleary's men get their campaign underway this Sunday away at Donegal, and are aiming at promotion to get back to Division One for the first time in nine years. To get there, they'll have to finish ahead of the likes of Donega…

🎙️ The Two Norries Podcast - Best of Episode Part 2! 🎉 We can hardly believe it, but here we are, celebrating the best moments from our incredible journey so far. As we dive into this special episode, we can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for each and every one of you who has joined us on this wild ride. 🙏 First and foremost, a …

ON this week's podcast we are chatting to Cork footballer Melissa Duggan ahead of what will be her eighth season involved with the senior panel. Cork get their Division 1 league campaign off to a start this weekend with a home match in Mallow against Galway – throw in is at 2pm on Sunday. Duggan joins Kieran to talk about why she loves pre-season, …

🎙️ The Two Norries Podcast - Best of Episode Part 1! 🎉 We can hardly believe it, but here we are, celebrating the best moments from our incredible journey so far. As we dive into this special episode, we can't help but feel an overwhelming sense of gratitude for each and every one of you who has joined us on this wild ride. 🙏 First and foremost, a …

ON this week's podcast we are joined by Cill na Martra selector Gearóid Ó hÉalithe ahead of his club's biggest game ever – the All-Ireland Intermediate football final against Cullyhanna on Sunday. Cill na Martra are a small club and parish but have exceeded all expectations this season to make it to the final, and have been rewarded with a big day …

It's with mixed emotions that we welcome you to our final episode. From the first chat to now our final podcast has been an incredible journey, and it wouldn't have been the same without your support. In this farewell, we're diving into our favorite moments, Our reasons for finishing up, sharing behind-the-scenes stories, and reflecting on the jour…

Ciarian de Buis is the Director of the Parole Board. Here we find out the function of the parole board, who makes it up and the process for release for life sentence prisoners. #186 with Ciáirín de Buis, the CEO of The Parole Board. Join us on the Two Norries Podcast as we dive deep into the crucial role, dedicated individuals, and the intricate pr…

ON this week's podcast we are looking back at a remarkable year in West Cork sport. 2023 was a banner year for West Cork across all sports, with local GAA clubs bringing a huge number of titles back West, Skibbereen rowers Paul O'Donovan and Fintan McCarthy doing what they do best and winning a third consecutive World Rowing championship, Jack Crow…

Exploring the unique world inside Loughan House Open Centre through interviews with three resilient inmates and dedicated staff to bring you an exclusive peek into the realities of this low-security, open detention center in Blacklion, County Cavan. #LoughanHouse #OpenPrison #2Norriespodcast Two Norries Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privac…

Part 1 of Exploring the unique world inside Loughan House Open Centre through interviews with three resilient inmates and dedicated staff to bring you an exclusive peek into the realities of this low-security, open detention center in Blacklion, County Cavan. #LoughanHouse #OpenPrison #2Norriespodcast Two Norries Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.…

Navigating the complexities of youth detention at Oberstown Children Detention Campus, led by Director Damien Hernon. Oberstown Children Detention Campus (Oberstown) is a national service that provides a safe and secure environment for young people remanded in custody or sentenced by the Courts for a period of detention Two Norries Podcast Hosted o…

ON this week's podcast we are celebrating Castlehaven's remarkable win over Dingle in the Munster senior football final – we're joined by captain Mark Collins to reflect on what some people are describing as the best win in Haven's history. They battled through some biblical conditions to beat Kerry club champions Dingle in a penalty shootout follo…

Paula Kearney talks about women in prison, from her lived, academic and professional experience. A big Thank you to Paula for joining us for this insightful Chat. Two Norries Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ON this week's bumper podcast we are joined by by Kate O'Connell, Jessica Beechinor and Lisa Harte of the O'Donovan Rossa ladies football team who are looking forward to an All-Ireland junior football final following a brilliant win in Skibbereen on Saturday. The Rossa ladies beat Gusserane of Wexford by 2-12 to 0-6 in a home All-Ireland semi-final…

In this powerful YouTube series, join Keith Kelly as he opens up about his harrowing experience as a victim of a violent crime and the enduring impact it has had on his life. Years after the event, Keith courageously shares his journey of healing, resilience, and self-discovery. Help us help others by joining our Patreon... Why not become a Patron …

ON this week's podcast we're chatting to the former Carbery hurling manager Joe Ryan, who is stepping away following a year in charge, about his time in charge, how he sees the divisional team’s role in West Cork hurling and what changes he might make to the setup as well. Divisional teams are facing a lot of debate in Cork hurling at the moment, s…

Frank Buttimer is a high profile defence solicitor who speaks to us about some of his more higher profile cases including the Ian Bailey, Fred Flannery and Wayne O’Donoghue cases. https://www.frankbuttimer.com/ Help us help others by joining our Patreon... Why not become a Patron of the Two Norries to help us help you and others? We're always happy…

ON this week's podcast we are joined by special guest Fiona Everard from Enniskeane, who last weekend became the 123.ie National Cross-Country senior women's champion in Gowran, Co Kilkenny. Her victory came just 12 months after she won the novice category at the national championships, so it's fair to say she has come on leaps and bounds this year…

Darren Wallace finished a life sentence, 20 years. He now lives and works back home in Limerick after educating himself. Interesting conversation on a tough topic, murder. Help us help others by joining our Patreon... Why not become a Patron of the Two Norries to help us help you and others? We're always happy to receive donations which all go towa…