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On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:Jack Kennedy, Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal has the latest farming news including Irish beef access to South Korea.John Lynch of Dovea Genetic speaks about how sexed semen continues to change the shape of the breeding industry on both beef and dairy farms.And Peter Comer speaks to Noel Meehan, Teagasc ASSAP Programme Manager on water quality issues and steps farmers can take to protect water quality on their farms.All this plus the latest farming news, listeners' questions answered, and much more along the way.Farming Matters airs live on Wednesday nights from 10pm on Midwest Radio and is sponsored by Ardagh Agri Services, Ardagh, Ballina Co. Mayo.

Last Sunday morning on Faith Alive, students Saidhbhe Concannon, Jessica O'Brien, Abaigh Hardiman and Maria Reynolds from Ard Scoil Mhuire in Ballinasloe and their teacher Caroline Jackson shared with Monica Morley how being involved in their school choir as well as parish faith programmes is helping them to grow in their understanding of God and their commitment to their church. The girls also played some lovely music showing us the truth in that phrase 'Those who sing pray twice’.Listen back to the full segment now.

Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan for this week’s Gardening Show.If you'd like to contact the programme in time for next week's show you can email garden@midwestradio.ie

On this week’s show: Galway wrestle back the crown of Connacht Ladies Football champions beating Mayo by five.Leitrim win the intermediate title with two points to spare against Roscommon.Sligo begin their Tailteann Cup push with victory over Wexford.Andy Moran’s Leitrim win in round one also, while Shay Rafter helps London to victory over Carlow.Mayo hurlers get one step closer to the Nicky Rackard Cup final with a strong performance against Armagh.U20 footballers bow out of the All Ireland B Championship losing to Down.Tyrone prove too strong for Roscommon in the A semi finals and will meet Kerry in the decider.Mayo Senior Football League returns for the second round of action with Castlebar Mitchels and Ballinrobe putting on exhibitions of goal scoring.Big result for Ballyheane in the Mayo Football League taking the points against Westport United.Munster hammer Connacht to claim first interpro victory of the season.

On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:We are talking grassland sprays and weed control with Chris Maughan of Whelehans Crop Protection. As the BISS deadline looms, Darren Carty of the Farmers Journal joins Declan on farm schemes and a sheep trade update.And Padraig Walsh, Teagasc Ballina speaks to Joe Reilly from Hollymount about his 7-acre horticulture farm business that grows up to 80 crops per year. All this plus the latest farming news, listeners' questions answered, and much more along the way.Farming Matters airs live on Wednesday nights from 10pm on Midwest Radio and is sponsored by Ardagh Agri Services, Ardagh, Ballina Co. Mayo.

join Rian Bailey for your Sunday Sport Wrap Up Show!On this week’s show: Connor Gleeson is the hero in Salthill as Galway win a third Connacht title in a row, beating Mayo by a single point.Roscommon hit the net three times to beat Galway in the Connacht U20 Football Championship Final.Castlebar Celtic advance to the Connacht Cup with a 1-0 win over Salthill Devon.Westport United come from behind to beat Cloonfad United and make the Connacht Shield Final.Westport United also win the Connacht U18 Shield.Success for the boys and girls of Snugboro and Ballyvary Blue Bombers in the Connaht U16 Shield Finals.The Mayo Calor Super and Premier Cups commence for first round action.Lacken native Caelan Doris captains Leinster to the Investec Champions Cup Final after semi final win in Croke Park.Photo credit to Sportsfile

Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan for this week’s Gardening Show.Make sure to listen our for tips with Met Éireann's blight warning that has been issued for the weekend!If you'd like to contact the programme in time for next week's show you can email garden@midwestradio.ie

This week on Ours to Protect we spoke to the CEO of WEEE Ireland Leo Donovan about the findings of a recent recycling survey, showing interesting trends for e-waste disposal in Mayo. For more information head over to www.ourstoprotect.ie

On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:IFA Connaught Regional Chair Brendan Golden discusses the upcoming IFA European election candidate meeting in the McWilliam Park Hotel and the IFA manifesto for the European elections. John Noonan of Teagasc Mayo has details of an upcoming reseeding event in Tuam on May 8th and details of the red clover and multispecies sward reseeding grant. And Tom Coll of the Irish Grassland Association has details of the summer sheep event in Donegal on May 14th. All this plus the latest farming news, listener questions answered, and a mart report along the way. Farming Matters airs live every Wednesday night on Midwest Radio with thanks to Ardagh Agri Services in Ballina.