Midwest Radio Podcast

Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan for this week's Gardening Show.This Bank Holiday weekend it's all about Bloom!Tune in every Saturday morning at 9:04

Join Rian Bailey for this week's Language Café.In this episode, Rian speaks to Marcos from the Dominican Republic.Marcos moved to Spain as a teenager as his mother was there for work.He spent 20 years in Spain before making the decision to move to Ireland.

On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:On Farming Matters tonight at 10 with Declan Marren – Host farmer of the upcoming Irish Grassland Association Beef event, Martin Shaughnessy from Ballinrobe outlines his suckler enterprise and has details of the free farm walk on 11th June. Marie McGlynn of Chanelle Pharma discusses the best approach to mid-season dosing of lambs. And Teagasc’s Brendan Garry speaks to Dairy Advisor, Ronan Mulligan about maintaining grass quality and progress with the breeding season on dairy farms.  This is the final Farming Matters in the series – the programme is taking a break for the summer months.Brought to you in association with Ardagh Agri Services, Ardagh, Ballina. 

It's that time of the month once again where we return to the Language Café.Every second Sunday Rian Bailey speaks to someone who has moved to Ireland in recent years from a foreign country.This week, Sasha from the Ukraine tells Rian about his experiences since moving here four years ago.Among the topics discussed is the difficulty of Sasha's son being in the Ukraine during the war, and whether or not Sasha will hear back from him after he sends him a message.

It's time for this week's Gardening Show on Midwest Radio. Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan every Saturday morning after the news at 9:00am. Listen here to this week's programme. If you'd like to contact the programme in time for next week's show you can email garden@midwestradio.ie

Take a listen back to this week's episode of Ours to Protect as we went to the farm and woodland of Paul Maguire near Partry, Paul recently came 3rd in a national farm forestry award. For more visit www.ourstoprotect.ie

On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:Mary McEvoy Technical Manager Germinal Seeds has some reseeding advice, tips and tricks for grassland and clover incorporation.The Aurivo Milk Quality Awards took place recently, Declan speaks to the overall winner Dara Killeen from Co Galway. And Alan Nolan, Teagasc Ballinrobe speaks to Newford Farm Manager Stephen Frend on the 100 cow suckler herds progress since moving to Athleague. All this plus the latest farming news and listener queries answered on this weeks Farming Matters, brought to you wiht thanks to Ardagh Agri Services, Ardagh Ballina. Co. Mayo.

Join Michael D. McAndrew for this week's Sunday Sport Wrap-Up Show.On this week's show:Mayo have nine points to spare over Cavan in their opening group game of the All Ireland senior football championship.Galway impress to see off Derry.Sligo make it two wins from two in the Tailteann Cup with victory away to Tipperary.The Mayo hurlers advance to the Nicky Rackard Cup final following a draw with Roscommon.Mayo U17 hurlers overcome Roscommon after extra time to book their place in the Celtic Challenge All Ireland final.Galway pip Mayo right at the end in the Connacht Minor Ladies A final.An exciting Round 3 of action in the Mayo Senior Football League.Castlebar Celtic remain top of the Elverys Sports Super League following a 5-1 win over Kiltimagh Knock United.Westport United move up to second after a comprehensive win over Crossmolina.Ballina town edge past conn rangers , Ballinrobe get their second successive win by seeing off Manulla.Claremorris remain bottom of the tbale after Ballyheane defeated them by 2 goals to nil.Three All Ireland soccer title for Mayo sides yesterday in Kilkenny.photo credit to Sportsfile

Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan for this week's Gardening Show.You can listen to the show LIVE every Saturday morning from 9:00am.This week, the lads take a trip to the Botanic Gardens.