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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. 

Coming up on our Sunday Sport wrap-Up Show -European gold boxing medals for Westport's Shannon Sweeney & Castlerea's Aoife O'Rourke.Mayo senior football league kicks offMayo minor footballers keep up their 1005 record in the Connacht championship this weekend.The Mayo hurlers get the better of Louth in the Nicky Rackard cup.Not to be for the Mayo minor camogie team in the All-Ireland C final against Tryone.In soccer the Super League returns despite a shortage of referees.In rugby Connacht remain in the hunt for a play-off spot in the United Rugby championship after an away win vs The Dragons.

Ethan Henry is a student at Ballyhaunis Community School and last week he performed his song ‘Lost in Space’ at the launch a book called ‘Ink and Imagination. The song is themed around the subject of dementia. He performed the song live on the Tommy Marren Show this morning and there was a huge reaction to it. Have a listen and you’ll see why.

Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan for this week’s Gardening Show.While the weather is good, make sure to tune in for all the tips that you need to get the best out of your fruit and vegetable gardens!If you'd like to contact the programme in time for next week's show you can email garden@midwestradio.ie

This week's for #OursToProtect tip sheet as we spoke Olivia Jones who is the north-west regional co-ordinator with the clean coasts. For more information see www.ourstoprotect.ie

On this week's episode of Farming Matters with Declan Marren:We are talking farm plastics recycling with Vincent Kearney of VK recycling as bring centres kick off around the region for 2024. Farm renewables with Stephen Robb of the Irish Farmers Journal - ahead of their renewables roadshow in Athlone next week Stephen outlines the growing sector that is renewables and the topics to be covered at the roadshow. And the new €8/ewe sheep welfare scheme – Tom Kelly of Teagasc has all the details of the measures involved in the scheme and how to apply. Farming Matters is brought to you live each Wednesday night on Midwest Radio with thanks to Ardagh Agri Services, Ballina.

Join Rian Bailey for this week's Sunday Sport Wrap-Up Show.On this week's programme:Aidan O'Shea hits the net to guide Mayo to victory over Roscommon.Kevin McStay's side to meet Galway in the Connacht final after a snatch-and-grab win over Sligo.Mayo hurlers suffer their first defeat of the year against Donegal in the Nicky Rackard Cup.Minor camogie team advance to the Electric Ireland All Ireland Final, beating Cavan in the last four.Mayo GAA & LGFA action resumes this weekend.Heartbreak for Mayo in the Oscar Traynor Cup final against Waterford.Ballinrobe Town and Claremorris share the spoils in the Elverys Sports Super League.The Sunday Sport Wrap-Up Show airs every Sunday LIVE on Midwest Radio between 8:00pm and 8:30pm.If you'd like to contact our sports department, you can get in touch with Michael D. or Rian by emailing sport@midwestradio.iePhoto credit to Sportsfile

You're welcome to The Language Café on Midwest Radio.In this week's episode, Rian Bailey sits down with John Dave Halasan from the Philippines. John Dave tells his story of moving to Ireland to provide for his wife and three children, who he has not seen in five years.She also gives a lovely rendition of Casadh an tSúgáin.

Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan for this week’s Gardening Show.While the weather is good, make sure to tune in for all the tips that you need to get the best out of your fruit and vegetable gardens!We also have a special guest on this week’s programme, Donegal native Mick Tolan who grows on his farm just outside Castlebar.If you'd like to contact the programme in time for next week's show you can email garden@midwestradio.ie