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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.

Join Rian Bailey for the latest episode in our series - The Language Café.This week's guest is Laura Dinraths, a native of Belgium.Laura talks about her journey to Ireland and the countries she lived in en route.Like many of our other guests, Laura spent the Covid pandemic in Ireland and tells us her experiences of that.She also informs us of her work as a marine biologist before changing profession to the recruitment industry.

As today marks the beginning of biodiversity week 2024 and runs until the 26th of May. Next Saturday the 25th Ballyhaunis tidy towns will be hosting their first biodiversity in the park community day. Laura Dinraths from the group tells us what they have in store for the day.

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