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Weekend Sports Podcast - Conor Niland

Conor Niland came to studio to chat to Hazel Nolan about his new book, The Racket, which recently won the highly coveted William Hill Sports Book of the Year award.

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  • What drives me to do it?!? That's a great question!

    07:06|
    Dublin veteran Aisling Maher is looking ahead to brighter days for Dublin as they get their Division 1B campaign underway in the Centra Camogie Leagues.She made her debut 13 years ago for the Dubs and says “it’s impossible to replace the buzz and adrenaline rush of playing for your county.” Aisling chatted to Hazel Nolan as Centra, Ireland’s leading convenience retailer, and the Camogie Association launched the 2026 Centra Camogie Leagues in Galway, marking both Centra’s first year as title sponsor and the 50th anniversary of the competition.
  • From Dominick Street to Down Under: Dublin man's 50-yard goal up for award

    13:20|
    Kane Harris, who grew up in the Dominick Street flats, is up for the People's Puskas Award.He’s gone viral after smashing in a masterful 50-yard goal for his club Phoenix FC in Sydney, and it’s landed him on the shortlist!His mam, Nikki has been spearheading the campaign here at home to get Kane the votes he needs to clinch the award.
  • Olympian Philip Doyle swaps rowing oars for salsa

    13:17|
    Philip Doyle, Olympic bronze medal-winning rower and doctor, has taken a detour from the water to the dancefloor.He's been making waves for all the right reasons with his professional dance partner, Daniela Roze on RTÉ'S Dancing with the Stars Ireland.What lured him in? Was it the lure of sequins? The promise of salsa? As he tells Hazel Nolan, it was pure curiosity!
  • Friendly Rivalries Fuel Growth of Gaelic Games in Asia

    10:30|
    If you thought Gaelic football was just for the green fields of Ireland, think again! The game is proving hugely popular throughout Asia, as witnessed by the recent Asian Youth Championship. With over 250 kids from countries as far-flung as Shanghai, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore, and Hanoi, this event is turning Asia into a GAA hotspot, minus the rain and soggy sandwiches.Hazel Nolan has been chatting to Viet Kelt chairperson, and Children's Officer with Asia GAA, Daniel Burke, and Viet Kelts PRO, Jason Kane.
  • The future of Irish Snooker

    20:16|
    Snooker's UK Championship qualifiers begin this weekend.Two of Ireland's newest pros - Fergal Quinn and Leone Crowley - are hoping to make it to the tournament proper.Our man Peter Branigan spoke to two of them this week at the 'Leinster Fresh Produce' Newbridge Pro-AM to find out how they've been finding life on the WST Tour.
  • Behind the Medals: David Gillick reveals cutthroat reality of athletics

    41:41|
    The glamour, the glory, the medals - David Gillick had it all, but his new book, The Race, lifts the lid on what life was really like both on and off the track.Relentless pressure, lonely hotel rooms, and the psychological fallout when your identity is tied to how fast you can run 400 metres.He talks to Hazel Nolan about how when the spikes came off, reality bit, and hard.
  • Excitement building for Irish Life Dublin Marathon

    17:04|
    This weekend thousands will make their way to the start-line of the Irish Life Dublin Marathon, For most they're trying to conquer their own personal Everest, for others such as reigning champions Hiko Tonosa and Ann-Marie McGlynn are out to defend their national titles.Our reporter, Hazel Nolan, catches up with Race Director Jim Aughey, who shares his one tip for all marathon runners on Sunday. She also chats with Stephen Best from Castleknock Running Club and hears how they will be supporting runners over the final mile; some Americans from Boston and she legs it after two Sanctuary Runners from Dublin to get their thoughts on the big day!
  • Fergal O'Brien previews the Northern Ireland Open

    14:10|
    The only World Snooker Tour event on the island of Ireland begins on Sunday.The Northern Ireland Open will feature many of the world's top players at the Waterfront Hall in Belfast.Our reporter Peter Branigan caught up with Fergal O'Brien, the former world number 9 from Lucan, to look ahead to the tournament.
  • Leinster and Ireland Hooker Rónan Kelleher on Tackling Feelings

    10:51|
    It's a big weekend for Leinster - they go head to head with Munster on Saturday at Croke Park in their interpro derby in the URC.Munster are in flying form, with three wins from three - they lie second in the table - while Leinster are languishing in tenth with one so far.Ahead of the match Ireland Rugby Players and Tackle Your Feelings ambassador, Rónan Kelleher, spoke to our reporter, Jonathan Byrne, about the game and he filled us in on the launch of their new platform to kick off a new school season.