Midwest Radio Podcast

This week on Ours to Protect Midwest Radio spoke to singer Vyvienne Long, who is releasing an environmental song ‘You’re the reason our world is warmin’ for Earth Day. For more information head over to www.ourstoprotect.ie

On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:Adam Woods of the Farmers Journal had details of any possibility of a cow reduction scheme being taken off the table by Minister McConologue, as well as a roundup of the top farming news and beef market report for this week.Freya Connolly and Gary Smith joined Declan to discuss a new project Buffer+ which is looking to restore peatlands along the Moy River catchment area and promote a relatively new concept of Paludiculture.While Peter Comer and Mary Roache, Teagasc Mayo ASSAP advisors discuss best practice regarding pesticide use for rush and weed control this season.Farming Matters airs every Wednesday night from 10pm to 11pm on Midwest Radio with thanks to Ardagh Agri Services, Ballina, Co. Mayo.

Join Rian Bailey for this week's round up, including:Stunning second half display earns victory for Mayo in the opening round of the Nicky Rackard Cup.Mayo get the Connacht Minor Football Championship off to a winning start, beating Roscommon by six.Mayo u16 girls beat Galway after extra time to win the Connacht A championship.Ballina Stephenites have retained the Sweeney Cup with a two point win over Crossmolina Deel Rovers.Ballina u18 girls beat Tuam/Oughterard to claim the Connacht Rugby Cup.Castlebar Celtic advance to the Connacht Cup Semi Final while Ballyheane bow out of the last eight on penalties.Westport United are through to the semi finals of the Connacht Shield seeing off Claremorris.Victories for Ballina Town and Kiltimagh Knock United in the Elverys Sports Super League.Heartbreak for the Mayo Meteors in the All Ireland Plate Final.

This week on Ours to Protect Midwest Radio spoke to Dr. Noel Doyle who is a research executive for Leave no trace Ireland a group which promotes responsible outdoor ethics.

Join Rian Bailey for an extended Sunday Sport Wrap-Up Show!This weekend's programme could not go out live on Sunday on account of Mayo v New York, so we've put together a podcast for you with all of the weekend's action.Over the 50 minutes you can hear from Kevin McStay, Paddy Durcan, Alan O'Meara, Andy Moran and Niall Murphy after a busy weekend in the Connacht Senior Football Championship.We'll also look at the Oscar Traynor Cup success - report and reaction with interviews with Joe Kelly and Ioseph O'Reilly.Corrib Celtic's victory over Manulla in the Connacht Women's Cup final is also featured with report and reaction from both camps - we hear from managers Oliver King and Jack Barrett.

You're welcome to The Language Café on Midwest Radio.In this week's episode, Rian Bailey sits down with Angie Kessler from Bavaria. Angie tells her story of moving to Ireland as a single mother with her two boys, and the difficulties of finding somewhere to call home in the west of Ireland.She also gives a lovely rendition of Casadh an tSúgáin.

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

This week Midwest Radio spoke to Adrian Casey who is the CEO of Swyft Energy, about the financial and environmental benefits of installing solar panels on your home. For more visit www.ourstoprotect.ie

Join Rian Bailey for the Sunday Sport Wrap-Up Show on Midwest Radio!Coming up on this week’s show:Mayo capture the Division 3A National Hurling League title after a six goal thriller against Sligo.Mayo and Roscommon advance to the U20 B All Ireland semi final where they will go head to head.Derry pip Dublin in the Division1 Football final on penalties.Andy Moran’s Leitrim lose out in the Division 4 final against a strong performing Laois.Mayo go top of the group in the Connacht U20 Football Championship beating Galway midweek.Thomas Davis and Killygarry win the inaugural Castlebar 9s Cup competitions today.Club action continues as Adragh claim the North Mayo Junior A title.We look at the first round of the Westaro, Tuohy Tonra and McDonnell Cup competitions in the soccer.