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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

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.