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The big kick off

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1st April The big kick off Barry Prenderville (Maynooth University Soccer Scholarship)

On the show we had Barry Prenderville to talk about life as a professional footballer and soccer scholarship's at Maynooth University. Plus a lot more!

Apr 29, 20181h 34m

The big kick off 25th March Show 45 The missing hour

Our system failed and we only got half our show (that's enough says you)..... enjoy the brilliance ;)

Apr 8, 201848 min

John Joyce Pro Boxer

Joining us in the studio is Pro Boxer John Joyce to talk about his progress so far into the professional world of boxing and also to discuss all things boxing!

Mar 20, 201833 min

The big kick off 18th March Show 44 John Joyce Pro Boxer

Joining us in the studio is Pro Boxer John Joyce to talk about his progress so far into the professional world of boxing and also to discuss all things boxing! And being St Patrick's weekend we might have talked about a certain rugby match....

Mar 20, 20181h 30m

Jeremy Staunton (Ireland & Munster)

We talked to former Ireland & Munster player Jeremy Staunton about the Six Nations Championship.

Mar 13, 201819 min

Denise Foster (Horse Trainer)

We chatted to Horse Trainer Denise Foster about her career and Cheltenham.

Mar 13, 201829 min

The big kick off 11th March Show 43 Denise Foster (Horse Trainer) Jeremy Staunton (Ireland & Munster

We chatted to Horse Trainer Denise Foster about her career and Cheltenham and also talked to former Ireland & Munster player Jeremy Staunton about the Six Nations Championship.

Mar 13, 20181h 40m

John Shelvin Rathmines Chronic Pain & Sports Injury Clinic

John Shelvin N.M.T. of Rathmines Chronic Pain & Sports Injury Clinic joins us on the show tomorrow to discuss sports rehabilitation and body maintenance. John has previously worked with Leinster Rugby.

Mar 13, 201828 min

The big kick off 4th March Show 42 John Shelvin Rathmines Chronic Pain & Sports Injury Clinic

John Shelvin N.M.T. of Rathmines Chronic Pain & Sports Injury Clinic joins us on the show tomorrow to discuss sports rehabilitation and body maintenance. John has previously worked with Leinster Rugby. Plus our Premier League North vs South teams.

Mar 13, 20181h 31m

Alex O' Shea The Running Fireman (32marathons, 32 counties, 16 days)

We had Alex O'Shea on the show to talk about his huge challenge of 32 marathons in 32 counties of Ireland in 16 days to raise moneyfor the Irish Guide Dogs for the Blind.

Feb 19, 201819 min

The big kick off 18th February Show 40 Alex O' Shea The Running Fireman

We had Alex O'Shea on the show to talk about his huge challenge of 32 marathons in 32 counties of Ireland in 16 days. also we talked football with VAR, champions league, Europa league, league of Ireland and Scottish league all discussed...plus a bit more!

Feb 19, 20181h 32m

The big kick off 11th February Show 39

With our guest unable to make it at the last minute we had to scramble to glue a show together.... but we did it and had a laugh too! Plenty of sporting chat this week on Antonio Conte, the winter Olympics, boxing and a few funny call in's!

Feb 15, 20181h 29m

Irish Ice Hockey Association

We were joined in studio by President of the Irish Ice Hockey Association Aaron Guli and Aisling Daly to chat about the success of the recent trip to South Korea for the national U12's team, Irelands lack of facilities and financial support.

Feb 4, 201842 min

The big kick off 4th February Show 38 Irish Ice Hockey Association

We were joined in studio by President of the Irish Ice Hockey Association Aaron Guli and Aisling Daly to chat about the success of the recent trip to South Korea for the national U12's team, Irelands lack of facilities and financial support. Also Nick Price was in to talk about the Superbowl.... Oh, say! can you see.......

Feb 4, 20181h 32m

Confessions Of A Golf Addict

We had golf fitness trainer Garrie O'Neill from the facebook page 'Confessions Of A Golf Addict' on to talk all things golf.

Jan 28, 201835 min

The big kick off 28th January Show 37 Confessions Of A Golf Addict

We had golf fitness trainer Garrie O'Neill from the facebook page 'Confessions Of A Golf Addict' on to talk all things golf. Also we discussed premier league transfers and youth policies... plus a bit more.

Jan 28, 20181h 28m

Dundalk FC Takeover By PEAK6 Caoimhin Reilly Dundalk Demorcrat

The Dundalk Democrat's Sports Editor Caoimhin Reilly was on to talk about the in's and out of this deal......

Jan 23, 201825 min

The big kick off 21st January Show 36 Dundalk takeover

We talked to Caoimhin Reilly of the Dundlk Democrat about the PEAK6 takerover.

Jan 23, 20181h 28m

Darragh MacAnthony (Peterborough United Chairman)

On the show this week we were joined by Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony to talk about the in's and out's of being a Chairman.

Jan 15, 201826 min

The big kick off 14th January Show 35 Darragh MacAnthony

On the show this week we were joined by Peterborough United Chairman Darragh MacAnthony to talk about the in's and out's of being a Chairman. Also we talk premier league and world football and a little bit more.

Jan 15, 20181h 29m

The big kick off 7th January 2018 show 34 Chris Dunne (personal trainer) & rugby special

We had Chris Dunne on the show talking about the best way to gt your fitness back after a heavy Christmas. Also we had Darren Shiels in studio talking about the Pro 14 and the up coming 6 nations.

Jan 13, 20181h 30m

The big kick off 31st December Show 33 New Years Eve Special

We discuss the years sporting events and stories and hand out a few awards including villain of the year......

Jan 2, 20181h 34m

The big kick off 24th December Show 32 Christmas Eve Special

We had our Christmas eve special which had jokes, sporting stars santa letters we found and a blankety blank chrismas sports quiz to get in the festive mood.

Dec 24, 20171h 38m

Anthony Carragher (Lost? Liverpool F.C. and english football at the crossroads)

Author Anthony Carragher was on the line to talk about his current book(Lost? Liverpool f.c. and english football at the crossroads).

Dec 17, 201727 min

Cillian Sheridan (Jagiellonia Bialystok)

Rep. of Ireland footballing international Cillian Sheridan who now ply's his trade in Poland talks to us about his career so far.

Dec 17, 201747 min

The big kick off 17th December Show 31 Cillian Sheridan (Jagielliona Bialystok)

Rep. of Ireland footballing international Cillian Sheridan who now ply's his trade in Poland talks to us about his career so far. Also author Anthony Carragher was on the line to talk about his current book(Lost? Liverpool f.c. and english football at the crossroads).

Dec 17, 20171h 40m

The big kick off 10th December Show 30 Derby Weekend

We take a look at the worlds biggest derby games and discuss derby weekend in the premier league. Also a great sporting story, Plus a little bit more....

Dec 12, 20171h 33m

The big kick off 3rd December Show 29 The big christmas kick off begins

All our usual take on sports from the week plus a look at sporty Christmas presents you might keep an eye out for!

Dec 4, 20171h 31m

The Coach Diary : Let the kids play

On the phone we had Antonio Mantero who runs a great website and facebook page "The coach diary".

Nov 28, 201734 min

The big kick off 26th November Show 28 The Coach Diary : Let the kids play

On the phone we had Antonio Mantero who runs a great website and facebook page "The coach diary". Plus a look at the weeks sport.

Nov 28, 20171h 28m

Declan Meagher Professional Gambler

Professional Gambler Declan Meagher joined us in the studio to talk about how he makes a living through gambling and to talk about his website Learnbetwin.com.

Nov 21, 201748 min

The big kick off 19th November Show 27 Declan Meagher Professional Gambler

Professional Gambler Declan Meagher joined us in the studio to talk about how he makes a living through gambling and to talk about his website Learnbetwin.com. Plus a little bit more!

Nov 20, 20171h 39m

The big kick off 12th November Show 26 "The big 3"

With the world cup play offs over the weekend we talk about Irelands hopes of qualifying. We also introduce "The Big 3".

Nov 13, 20171h 38m

The big kick off 5th November Show 25 Darragh Markey (St. Pat's Athletic)

We had Ciaran Thompson on the line telling us how his first ever marathon went. Also on the show was League Of Ireland player Darragh Markey to talk about the season thats just finished. And Nick Price gives us an update on sport in the U.S.A!

Nov 11, 20171h 39m

The big kick off 29th October Show 24 Spartan Lucan (Kickboxing)

With the Dublin marathon on we talk to a couple of first time runners (Dave's sister) to see how the nerves are holding out with minutes to the start of the race. We also have Spartan Lucan who give us an inside to the kickboxing world. And we tell a few spooky sporting stories!

Oct 30, 20171h 29m

Coerver Coaching interview

On the show we had Coerver Coaching to discuss the positives its program can bring to all players at every level.

Oct 26, 201723 min

The big kick off 22nd October Show 23 Coerver Coaching

On the show we had Coerver Coaching to discuss the positives its program can bring to all players at every level. Also with the Dublin marathon next week we talk to Ciaran Thompson about what he has learned from the training and lead up to his first marathon for all those still thinking about running one day!

Oct 26, 20171h 32m

Mark O Sullivan Interview, AIK Stockholm player and coach development

AIK Stockholm's Mark O Sullivan joined us to talk about youth player development among other topics. Mark is in charge of player and coach development at the club and also a district coach educator for the Swedish FA.

Oct 16, 201735 min

The big kick off 15th Oct Show 22 AIK Stockholm's Mark O Sullivan

AIK Stockholm's Mark O Sullivan joined us to talk about youth player development among other topics. Mark is in charge of player and coach development at the club and also a district coach educator for the Swedish FA. Plus all the weeks football and sport.

Oct 16, 20171h 37m

The big kick off 8th Oct Show 21 All Female Box Cup

The worlds largest all female boxing tournament "Esker's All Female Box Cup" starts next week and we had Ed Griffin, Amy Harrington and Alanna Light in with us to talk about the tournament. Also we talk International football... plus a bit more.

Oct 8, 20171h 33m

The big kick off 1st October Show 20 American Sports with Nick Price

Our new American recruit Nick Price joins us to talk about all things American Sports. Plus all the up to date sports stories of the week. It's a good one!

Oct 1, 20171h 34m

The big kick off 24th Sept Show 19 Ultra runner John O Regan, FIFA 18

Ultra runner John O Regan gives us an insight into some of the worlds ultimate runs and his achievements competing in them. Also we take a look at FIFA 18 and what we have to look forward to..... plus tonnes more!

Sep 24, 20171h 34m

The big kick off 17th Sept Show 18 Former Dublin footballer Paul Casey

Former Dublin player Paul Casey was in studio to talk about the All Ireland final and all things GAA. Also we had Gerry Martin in with us talking about sports psychology. And we discuss a few interesting clips from the week gone.

Sep 17, 20171h 32m

AFL Sydney Swans Stephen Kelly Interview

Sydney Swans Strength & Conditioning coach Stephen Kelly joined us to talk about his role at the club, his story and the future for Sydney Swans.

Sep 15, 201730 min

The Big Kick Off 10th Sept Show 17 AFL Sydney Swans Stephen Kelly

Sydney Swans Strength & Conditioning coach Stephen Kelly joined us to talk about his role at the club, his story and the future for Sydney Swans. Also we take a look at the new NFL season with an idiots guide to the NFL. Plus alot more!

Sep 15, 20171h 37m

Boxing promoter Stephen Sharpe Interview

We talk to Boxing Promoter Stephen Sharpe about Celtic Clash 3, how an event like that is organised and all things boxing.

Sep 15, 201719 min

The Big Kick Off 3rd Sept Show 16 Boxing Promoter Stephen Sharpe

Boxing Promoter Stephen Sharpe talks to us about Celtic Clash 3, the behind the scenes look at organising such an event and boxing in general. Also we talk to our Rugby correspondent Darren Shiels about the Pro 14.

Sep 15, 20171h 29m

TheBig Kick Off 27th Aug Show 15 Mark Travers AFC Bournemouth

AFC Bournemouth GK Mark Travers talks to us about his short career so far and his winning goal for weymouth on his senior debut. Also we talk about the Mayweather vs Mcgregor fight which ended just 2 hours previous.

Sep 15, 20171h 30m

Carruth/Carrick Interview

Olympic gold medalist Michael Carruth & MMA'S Tony Carrick discuss their sports, their story and talk about Mayweather vs Mcgregor. Its a must listen!

Sep 14, 20171h 9m

The Big Kick Off 20th Aug Show 14 Michael Carruth (boxing) Tony Carrick (MMA)

Olympic gold medalist Michael Carruth & MMA'S Tony Carrick discuss their sports, their story and talk about Mayweather vs Mcgregor. Its a must listen!

Sep 14, 20171h 39m