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Intensive Clare Podcast Taking the Pulse of Sport in the Banner County with hosts Eoin Brennan & James Lynch. New episodes every Tuesday

‘That’s the job, sow it into those two podcasters’Is there an Echo in here?!Inagh-Kilnamona soar to a first ever Clare S...
16/10/2026

‘That’s the job, sow it into those two podcasters’

Is there an Echo in here?!

Inagh-Kilnamona soar to a first ever Clare Senior Hurling title. Joe Cahill and Inagh-Kilnamona’s Nicholas Rynne review the novel derby final with Kilmaley and upcoming finals at Premier Intermediate, Intermediate and Junior A.
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Kilmurry Ibrickane garnered their second senior ladies football crown in three years after holding off newcomers Fergus Rovers on Sunday. With Cooraclare also securing Intermediate silverware, Cooraclare native and Kilmurry Ibrickane Manager David O’Brien joins Derek Dormer to reflect on a bumber weekend of adult final acton.
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Can Kilmurry Ibrickane complete a senior double or will it be a historic three-in-a-row for Éire Óg in Sunday’s County Senior Football decider? Kieran Madigan and Michael Neylon weigh up the strengths and weaknesses of both sides who clash for a third final in six seasons. Banner v Wolfe Tones, O’Curry’s and Parteen-Meelick and Cratloe v Ennistymon also on the preview table.
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Statement victories for Newmarket Celtic, Avenue United and Tulla United in the Premier Division along with the start of the FAI Junior Cup and Inter-League Youths campaigns are discussed in depth by Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy.
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Ennis Rugby Club’s Director of Womens Rugby Lorchan Hoyne provides an insight into the club’s opening away victory in this year’s AIL against Cooke in Belfast.
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Clare’s International Rugby contingent; Intermediate and Junior Camogie Final preview and League of ireland soccer.

“She made a gun gesture with her hand and said ‘we’re going to blow them away in the final”Think not of how many hours y...
09/10/2026

“She made a gun gesture with her hand and said ‘we’re going to blow them away in the final”

Think not of how many hours you spend listening to the podcast, think instead of the friends we made along the way!!

Truagh Clonlara star Michelle Caulfield takes time out of their McMahon Cup celebrations to reflect on the club’s third County Senior Camogie title in four years before Ann-Marie McGann and Clare Camogie PRO Brid MacNamara join in to assess that final v Kilmaley and all the weekend’s adult action.
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Kilmaley don’t have time to dwell on that defeat as they’ve the ultimate county senior hurling final derby to come this Sunday when locking horns with Inagh-Kilnamona. Martin Darcy (Kilmaley) joins Pa Kelly (Inagh-Kilnamona) and referee Joe Cahill to tease through this historic occasion.
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A Super Sunday of senior deciders starts with Fergus Rovers and Kilmurry Ibrickane’s ladies football final showdown in Kilmihil at 2pm, a novel pairing that Derek Dormer and Liscannor’s Minnie Egan preview in depth.
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Kilmurry Ibrickane are also through the mens equivalent alongside a three-in-a-row chasing Éire Óg after commanding semi-final victories on Sunday. Banner and Wolfe Tones; O’Curry’s and Parteen-Meelick and all the relegation action are detailed by Kieran Madigan.
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The AIL Womens Rugby season also gets underway this weekend, with an unprecedented Clare contingent heading up a new-look two tier Division 1. Clodagh O’Halloran proudly represents three-in-a-row winners UL Bohs while Ennis’ second season in the prestigious league is previews by head coach Gareth O’Hanlon.
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Munster Junior Cup and Shield fare proved a welcome disraction for the bulk of Clare’s soccer clubs on Sunday but which clubs will benefit from the shield bounce and who gets the cup blues according to Dean Russell.
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An elongated pod finish encompasses League of Ireland soccer; Ireland Rugby breakthroughs; surf’s up too while there’s a round up of adult ladies football finals, Under 14 deciders and a Minor B triumph for Corofin.

‘You endure so many bad days in sport that when you get good days like a county final, you have to fully embrace it’Don’...
02/10/2026

‘You endure so many bad days in sport that when you get good days like a county final, you have to fully embrace it’

Don’t worry about a thing, cos every little thing is gonna be AI!!
Even the rise of the machines can’t seem to stop Kilmaley, Inagh-Kilnamona or Fergus Rovers as they all march into county finals in Camogie, hurling & Ladies Football!

Camogie: Senior Camogie Final Previews with players and management of Kilmaley, Truagh Clonlara, Clooney-Quin and Newmarket-on-Fergus along with the neutral views of Ann-Marie McGann and Derek Dormer 

​LGFA: Fergus Rovers will contest a first Senior LGFA Final in 24 years against 2024 champions Kilmurry Ibrickane. Derek Dormer reviews semi-finals at senior, intermediate and junior.

​Hurling: The stage is set for a historic derby Senior Hurling decider between Kilmaley and Inagh-Kilnamona after both powered through their last four ties at the weekend. Joe Cahill and Pa Kelly reflect on a memorable week of senior, intermediate and junior levels.
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Football: The last of the senior gaelic games finalists will be decided this Sunday when Éire Óg and St. Joseph’s Miltown plus Kildysart and Kilmurry Ibrickane lock horns in a senior football semi-final double header in Cusack Park. Kieran Madigan and Michael Neylon preview all the big ties of the weekend.
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Soccer: Premier Division champions Newmarket Celtic continue to blaze a trail, with Ennis Dons emerging as their closest current rivals. Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy assess the standings in all four divisions ahead of the start of the Munster Junior Cup and Shield this Sunday.
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Big finish: Munster Junior Rugby League openers for St. Senan’s and Ennis; URC defeat for Munster; Clare’s seven All-Star Hurling and Camogie All-Stars; Contract extensions for Carlton AFLW duo; League of Ireland Soccer.

‘If I was in that dressing room, you’d have got a hurley across the shin’It’s hard to believe that the rugby season is a...
25/09/2026

‘If I was in that dressing room, you’d have got a hurley across the shin’

It’s hard to believe that the rugby season is already back!

Treaty United Manager and Banner Ladies players Laurie Ryan came into studio to assess her debut season on the Women’s League of Ireland soccer sideline and also preview this weekend’s Senior LGFA semi-finals.

Kilmaley and Truagh Clonlara defied the odds and the expert pundits Ann-Marie McGann and Derek Dormer to tee up a novel Clare Senior Camogie Final in a fortnight’s time.

​A thrilling first taste of adult mens football knock-out action threw up some memorial ties, finishes and upsets along the way that Kieran Madigan reflects on in a comprehensive weekend review.

​It’s down to the last four standing in the senior hurling championship, with Joe Cahill and Pa Kelly dissecting the intriguing semi-final pairings of Scariff and Kilmaley along with Éire Óg and Inagh-Kilnamona.

​Newmarket Celtic and Bridge United lead the way in the Premier Division as do Newmarket B and Connolly Celtic in the First, with Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy delving through all four divisions for their review/preview.

League of Ireland soccer; Rugby Internationals plus URC start for Munster; County Junior B Football Semi-Final draws and Munster PPS schools update.

‘I have a big nose so saying I’m not able to pick it really is an insult’ After a fortnight of top notch golf it’s time ...
18/09/2026

‘I have a big nose so saying I’m not able to pick it really is an insult’

After a fortnight of top notch golf it’s time the county and the podcast returned to regular service!

The race for the Clare Senior Hurling Championship is down to just four while only six remain at Premier Intermediate, Intermediate and Junior A according to Joe Cahill who reviews crunch weekend.
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The Clare Senior Camogie Championship lost two teams through the relegation trapdoor last weekend and it’s down to the final four in the race for this year’s McMahon Cup this Saturday with a double header in Sixmilebridge. Ann-Marie McGann and Brid MacNamara review and preview all those pivotal ties.
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Newmarket Celtic picked up where they left off in the new Premier Division League season with a big derby win over Shannon Town, with the chasing pack now scrambling to keep up. Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy also celebrate Avenue B and Connolly soaring to the helm of the First Division while the Second and Third are also firmly underway.
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Kieran Madigan mixes business with pleasure, more pointedly football and golf as fresh from the Irish Open he’s really looking forward to this weekend’ Senior, Intermediate, Junior A and B Football Championship Quarter-Finals.
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League of Ireland action; Burren Cycling Club bring home All-Ireland silverware; Ireland Womens Rugby Captain joins Ennis RFC’s AIL bid while there are Minor LGFA Finals and Munster PPS Gaelic Games action also coming up.

“It was wildly aggressive & even blood was drawn but hugely entertaining”Intro: oh look we’re at 100 episodes! How the h...
11/09/2026

“It was wildly aggressive & even blood was drawn but hugely entertaining”

Intro: oh look we’re at 100 episodes! How the hell did that happen?!!!

Soccer: Dean & Paul join us to talk about the league cup results & to preview week one of the Clare League at premier, first & second division.

Camogie & LGFA: The gruesome twosome of Ann Marie McGann & Derek Dormer return to look over the Clare Camogie Championship - where the relegation battle is currently the top draw. And also the Ladies Gaelic Football Championship which has reached the semifinal stage at Senior & intermediate level. We also discuss the difficulties faced by dual stars in both codes when forced to play twice a week across the championships.

Football: Kieran Madigan is here as always to look at the latest results from the Clare Football Championship. There’s plenty to consider ahead of the next round of fixtures.

Golf: Kieran stays with us to talk about the success of the Walker Cup in Lahinch & the win for the GB & Ireland team. Plus he previews the Irish Open this weekend in Doonbeg.

Hurling: Joe Cahill & Pa Kelly look ahead to the upcoming Clare Senior Hurling Championship Quarterfinals and Relegation Battles. They also review the premier intermediate & intermediate results from the weekend.

The big finish: we close out this week’s show with a look at the League of Ireland & FAI Cup results from the weekend as well as discussing Paddy “The Real Deal” Donovan’s excellent performance in his welterweight match at Croke Park on Saturday night.

‘‘They pick out their two favourite grannies to have a sack race to decide who’s relegated’With the county in the midst ...
04/09/2026

‘‘They pick out their two favourite grannies to have a sack race to decide who’s relegated’

With the county in the midst of a golf frenzy, let’s hope we don’t miss the cut with this episode!

The business end berths for the Senior, Intermediate, Junior A and B Football Championships were decided at the weekend, with Kieran Madigan immersed in the action, assessing all the matches and looking ahead to thise weekend’s play-offs.

Ahead of this weekend’s Walker Cup in Lahinch, Club Captain John Gleeson previews the prestigious golf tournament that is the Ryder Cup equivalent for amateur internationals. Also reviewed is Aine Donegan’s Irish Open performance in the K Club last weekend.
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The group stages of the Senior Camogie Championship took a sudden turn last Friday when Clooney-Quin saw off Newmarket and Doora/Barefield and Tulla drew. The consequences of those results are pondered by Ann-Marie McGann and Derek Dormer ahead of another frantic Friday.
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It’s knock-out time in the Clare Senior and Intermediate Ladies Football Championships, with those quarter-finals previewed by Derek Dormer along with the latest rounds of group matches at Junior levels.
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It’s been a hectic start to the new CDSL season, with matches on most evenings, leaving a difficult task for Paul Kennedy and Dean Russell to catch up on all the latest league cup action as well as the start of the Third Division along with a Munster Champions Cup Semi-Final showdown for Newmarket Celtic.
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League of Ireland soccer; Interprovincial rugby; county adult hurling championship previews and minor lgfa silverware discussed in an extended finale.

‘If that happened, it would really throw a pensioner in the works’Professional golfer and Ennis native Aine Donegan retu...
28/08/2026

‘If that happened, it would really throw a pensioner in the works’

Professional golfer and Ennis native Aine Donegan returns to Ireland and the pod this week ahead of the prestigous KPMG Women’s Irish Open in the K Club in Kildare.

The final round of the County Senior Hurling Championship went right down to the wire to finally confirm the eight quarter-finalists. Assessing the drama is Joe Cahill and Pa Kelly.
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Things are also heating up in the County Senior Camogie Championship as Ann-Marie McGann and Derek Dormer hone in the main protagonists for this year’s McMahon Cup.
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The final six are confirmed in the Clare Senior and Intermediate Ladies Football Championships, with Jamesy McConigley reporting from the titanic battle of the last two senior championship Kilmurry Ibrickane and Kilmihil.
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The Clare District Soccer League is back bringing with it renewed optimism and hope for a spanking new season. Dean Russell and Paul Kennedy chart the first weekend of league cup action across all four divisions and also assess the new rule tweaks.
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The permutations and rammificiations ahead of the final group round of the Senior, Intermediate and Junior A Football Championships have thankfully been meticulously researched by Kieran Madigan who imparts that knowledge to the listeners.

​‘Who we are’ sports documentary charting Ennis Women’s Rugby team’s historic first season in the AIL premieres this Thursday, with head coach Gareth O’Hanlon and director James Lynch reflecting on the unprecedented fly-on-the-wall programme.
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Updates of Clare’s involvement in the League of Ireland and FAI Cup Semi-Finals along with a large Banner contingent on Munster’s drive to their latest Inter-provincial final.

“When we started things on the pod Love Island was on, now the Rose of Tralee is on!” Intro: With Gold, Silver and Bronz...
21/08/2026

“When we started things on the pod Love Island was on, now the Rose of Tralee is on!”

Intro: With Gold, Silver and Bronze winners for Ireland in the pool & on the track, we pay tribute in our own way to Ireland’s medal winners!

Football: Kieran Madigan is here to look back on all the weekend’s action in the Clare Football Championship.
Camogie: Our experts Derek Dormer & Ann Marie McGann join us to discuss the state of play in the Clare Camogie championship after round one.

Hurling: This weekend is round three of the hurling championship or in golf parlance, it’s ‘moving day’! Pa Kelly & Joe Cahill try to help us figure out who will be left standing come next week.

Ladies Football: Round 2 of the Clare Ladies Football Championship gave us a clearer picture of how things are lining up. Going into round 3 this weekend there are some key fixtures & exciting match ups to look forward to.

Soccer: Ahead of the return to action of the Clare Leagues & the league cup fixtures Paul Kennedy & Dean Russell preview the new season & look at who’s in & who’s out and what to expect in season 2026/2027 + we look at the Clare players & manager in the League of Ireland.

Rugby: Clare players shine for Munster once more in the Vodafone Interpro series and it’s U18 equivalent. With 2 wins from 2 the Munster sides travel to Galway to face Connacht this Saturday. Plus Munster mens senior squad have an open training session in Killaloe this Friday.

“To get out of the group you need more than a fancy training top and a motivational whatsApp message!”Intro: With the tr...
14/08/2026

“To get out of the group you need more than a fancy training top and a motivational whatsApp message!”

Intro: With the tragic death of musician Glen Hansard, Eoin pays tribute to him via our show’s open!

Hurling: Pa Kelly & Joe Cahill join us for a chat about the round two results in the Clare Hurling championship. Where do teams stand & who is in danger of missing the knockout stages...

Camogie: Derek Dormer & Ann Marie McGann join us to preview the first round of the Clare Camogie Championship. Can anyone challenge the past three title winning clubs?

Football: Kieran Madigan is on hand to preview round two of the Clare football championship where it’s all still a wide open book.

Golf: Kieran stays on to chat about Clare golfer Áine Donegan’s good weekend at the PIF London Tournament & to assess how her first season on the Ladies European Tour has gone so far.

Gaelic Games: We look at the Intermediate & Junior hurling championship & a minor camogie final round up. Then we turn our attention to the Clare Ladies Football championship which played its first rounds last weekend.

Soccer & Rugby: We round out today’s show wit a look back on Tulla United’s FAI Junior Cup clash in Castlebar, plus the latest from the League of Ireland. Then we look at the performances of the Clare players across the Munster Womens senior & U18 campaign openers and also a mention of Xabi Scanlan with the Irish Schools side in South Africa.

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