SportsBeat Xtra

On this week's episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán is joined by the newest member of the McLaren Driver Development Programme and Offaly native Alex Dunne. We also hear from Team Ireland Rugby Sevens captain Harry McNulty following the Olympic Games in Paris. And - Odhrán speaks to up-and-coming golf talent Anna Foster following her win at the Irish Women's Amateur Golf Open Championship

On this week's SportsBeat Xtra Odhrán sits down with new Waterford Senior Hurling manager Peter Queally. We also hear from the first and third strongest men in Ireland, Wexford's Dean and Dillon Doyle. And - Ahead of the Paralympic Games in Paris Odhran is joined by Para-cycling duo Katie-George Dunlevy and Wexford's Linda Kelly.

Clonmel welcomes back its first Olympic Medallist in 92 year. Odhrán speaks to Tipperary’s Daire Lynch and Phllip Doyle - Bronze medalists in the men’s double sculls at the Paris games. We hear from Wexford’s Sophie Becker, Tipperary’s Sharlene Mawdsley and former SETU Waterford student Phil Healy, who narrowly missed out on a medal in the women’s 4x400 metre hurdles. We look back at the Tipperary...

This week, Odhrán takes a look ahead to the two South East competing in this weekend's triple-header of the All-Ireland Camogie Championships. Rory Cassidy and Kevin Galvin join the show to talk about the amazing performance of Team Ireland at the 2024 Paris Olympics. And - we take a trip to Tipperary's Galtee Walking Club as part of this month's Club Focus.

This week, Odhrán looks back at the South East's first Olympic medal from the Games in Paris, courtesy of Clonmel's Daire Lynch and Down's Philip Doyle. We also hear from Tipperary Senior Camogie manager Denis Kelly following his side's defeat to Galway in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Semi-Finals. Following a disappointing defeat for Waterford FC against Shamrock Rovers, we hear from Blues manag...

This week Odhrán is joined by Kilkenny native and Team Ireland hockey player Jeremy Duncan as the Olympic Games in Paris get underway. Jonathan Higgins gives us a rundown of what to expect at this Sunday's All-Ireland Football Final clash between Armagh and Galway. And - we take a trip to Tullow Kayak Club as part of this month's Club Focus

On this week's episode Odhrán sits down with Tipperary Senior Camogie manager Denis Kelly ahead of their side's clash with Galway in the All-Ireland Sem-Final. We also hear from Wexford's Sophie Becker, Bertram Allen and Waterford's Ben Johnson ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris.

This week Odhrán caught up with - the now-qualified - 4x4oom runner Thomas Barr ahead of the Paris Olympics. Sinead Meagher speaks ahead of Tipperary's Junior Camogie All-Ireland semi-final clash with Armagh next Saturday. Who is the new Republic of Ireland manager? Odhrán chats with John Fallon to get more insight into Heimir Hallgrímsson. And we take a trip to Ballymitty Handball Club as part of...

Odhrán speaks with the now-qualified Team Ireland track cyclist Mia Griffin ahead of the Olympic Games in Paris. With the Camogie Quarter-Finals being played this weekend, Odhrán here's from players from Tipperary, Waterford and Kilkenny. Tomás McCarthy talks about Davy Fitzgerald's decision to step down as Waterford Senior Hurling Manager. And we hear from Ben McCormack and Keith Long following W...

Odhrán speaks with the now-qualified Olympic sailor and Carlow native Finn Lynch ahead of the Paris Games next month. Wexford manager Keith Rossiter and Clare manager Brian Lohan give their reactions to their quarter-final clash ahead of the Hurling semi-final between Clare and Kilkenny. Former Tipperary hurling captain Seamie Callanan talks about life after retirement and the All-Ireland Minor Hu...

Odhrán speaks with Ireland Under-20s Women’s Head Coach Niamh Briggs ahead of their Six Nations Summer Series in Italy. Nigel Kelly has all the latest on Andy Farrell’s squad announcement for the Ireland team’s international tour. Eoin Walsh previews this year's All-Ireland Minor Hurling final between Kilkenny and Tipperary. And Odhrán hears all the latest about the upcoming Premium MMA event in K...

Odhrán chats with Rory Cassidy, the editor of the Irish Runner magazine, following Ireland's phenomenal performance at the European Athletics Champion in Rome. We have the latest from the RSC following Waterford's 1-0 defeat against league leaders Shelbourne. We hear from Kilkenny hurling manager Derek Lyng following his side's victory in the Leinster Hurling Final against Dublin. Finally, we shin...

Bruce Wardrop, a Lecturer in Sport and Exercise Science at SETU - and a successful graduate of the University's Certificate in Radio and Podcasting, run in conjunction with Beat 102-103, presents his documentary piece Fitspo or Fits-foe. Lydia catches up with Eoin Walsh ahead of the Leinster Hurling final between Dublin and Kilkenny.

Kilkenny's Richie Hogan talks about his favourite minor hurling moments and career highs during his time with the cats. Will O'Callaghan looks ahead to the sold-out All Ireland u20 Hurling Final between Tipperary and Offaly in Nowlan Park. Carlow's Manchester United Supporters' Club celebrates 50 years.

Odhrán examines Waterford FC's monumental 4-2 comeback victory against Drogheda United with words from manager Keith Long, hat-trick hero Pádraig Amond, and WLR's Ray Scott. Tomás McCarthy takes us through the massive south-east hurling fixtures coming up on Sunday. We also take a look back at the Europa League final between Bayer Leverkusen and Atalanta with the Irish Examiner's John Fallon.

Odhrán is joined by WLR's Jordan Norris to examine the final day of the Premier League season, on which the title race between Arsenal and Manchester City will decide everything. We take a look at the weekend's hurling fixtures throughout the South East, including the South East derby between Carlow and Wexford. We also chat with the winners of this month's Club Focus, St. Anne's LGFA.

We examine Waterford FC's recent form in the League of Ireland Premier Division and chat with Waterford manager Keith Long and hat-trick goalscorer Maleace Asamoah following their home victory against Dundalk. Cillian Doyle gives us the lowdown on Lando Norris' win at Miami and what this first Grand Prix win will mean to the 24-year-old. We chat with Waterford captain Jason Curry, Tipperary's Paud...

Waterford News & Star GAA reporter Tomás McCarthy speaks to Odhrán just before the South-East hurling championship clash between Waterford and Tipp. Villa FC manager Conor Coad reacts to their upcoming match-up against Pike Rovers in the 2024 FAI Cup First Round. We speak to Carlow man and Champ.ie presenter Barry Doyle on Willie Mullins becoming the first Irish trainer to be crowned champion...

On this week's Sports Beat Xtra, we take a look at the growth of MMA in the South East, and we talk all things car stunts.

Kilkenny rally driver Jack Brennan speaks to Aoife following his fifth-place finish on his European Rally Championship debut in Hungary. Dayna Kearney speaks to Willie Mullins as returns home to Leighlinbridge in Carlow with Grand National Winner 'I am Maximus'. Paul Murphy previews the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championship which gets underway tomorrow. We speak to Hayley Fitzsimons from the D...

A massive day for basketball here in the South East as the SETU Wildcats gear up for potential Super League Glory. We hear from stars Kate Hickey and Sinéad Deegan ahead of the final, where the Waterford side face Killester. Former Republic of Ireland International Niall Quinn speaks about why he wants to see widespread Cardiac Screening across all sports, and his work with the Dylan Quirke Founda...

On this week's Sports Beat Xtra, we take a look ahead at the Allianz Hurling League final and analyse Waterford golfer Seamus Power's breakthrough in the States. Also in studio was Zara Kolovac - World Champion Irish Dancer from Kilkenny.  

How likely is it that John O’Shea or Roy Keane will be the next Republic of Ireland Football Boss - Jordan Norris sports broadcaster and Munster Express Columnist gives his view on the vacant post. We hear from one of the international stars making waves in the Women’s Super League for Waterford’s SETU Wildcats - Jade Compton - ahead of the semi-final stages of the competition. Bagenalstown racing...

It's time for Cheltenham once again, with punters ready to don their racing best and descend on Prestbury Park this afternoon. This year's instalment could be historic for Irish trainer Willie Mullins if he can emulate his success from the 2023 festival. Ahead of the action, Aoife spoke to Barry Doyle from the Champ.ie Racing Podcast on Saturday's Sportsbeat X-tra, who tells us what to watch out f...

On this week's Sportsbeat X-tra with Lydia des Dolles. We hear from John O'Shea following his appointment as Interim Coach of the Republic of Ireland men's football team. Bagenalstown's Barry Doyle from the Champ.ie racing podcast previews the Cheltenham Festival, while Lydia exclusively speaks to Olympic boxing hopeful Kelyn Cassidy's coach Paul Simpson.