As I struggle to open the gate, I glance down and there it is. Frog spawn, clumps of it, floating like grey, slimy sponges on the surface of a puddle. I crouch down to be close to it, to the beginning of new life. That's Michael Morpurgo writing from his farm in Devon, where he's lived for more than 40 years. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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There's a lot coming at us at the moment. Politics, conflict, the state of the planet, the constant cycle of news. And it can leave a sense that everything is too big, too complex, too far away to meaningfully respond to. And in that space, it's very easy to feel both overwhelmed and unsure of what, if anything, actually makes a difference. To find out more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland.

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Joe Healy Chairperson of Cultivate – the farm lending initiative run by credit unions, will outline the available credit facilities for farmers this spring.

Tommy Cox, Dairy Beef 500 advisor with Teagasc will be on to discuss preparing calves for turnout to grass and much more.

And

John Noonan of Teagasc will be speaking to Thomas Maloney, Technical Manager with DLF Seeds, about reseeding using clover-rye grass mixes, multi-species swards, red clover, and catch crops to help reduce costs this year.

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Stephen Hannon General Manager of Aurivo Marts will be on to tell us how the new tb rules for buying and selling stock are settleing in the their first week in operation in marts

And

Alan Nolan speaks to Michael Fagan of Teagasc to preview the upcoming open day in Newford farm outside athleague in Roscommon next Wednesday.

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The first Wednesday of the month – we speak to Editor of the Farmers Journal Adam Woods on Beef Prices and potential CAP changes

Enda Geoghegan speaks to Dylan Gilligan of Teagasc Ballina on the importance of Soil samples and using them to produce a Nutrient management plan for your farm.

And we have details of a Conservation Advice Grant Scheme for Traditional Houses of up to €5000

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Join Viv and Paraic for the latest edition of Midwest Radio's Gardening Show!

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With the cost of doing business on farms increasing dramatically in recent weeks – Brendan Golden of the IFA discusses fuel and fertiliser prices

John Noonan of Teagsac Westport has the details of an upcoming sheep farm walk in bofeenaun next week

And

40 years of agriculture - Peter Comer who has recently retired from Teagasc looks back at the evolution of the agri sector throughout his career

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Listen back to the latest edition of Midwest Radio's Gardening Show with Viv and Paraic!

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Darren Carty, Sheep and Schemes Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal, will be on to discuss lambing and feeding ewes during poor weather

Tommy Cox of the Dairy Beef 500 campaign will be on to discuss calf sourcing and nutrition during rearing

and

Teagasc’s Brendan Garry and Ronan Mulligan have some grazing and fertiliser recommendations for dairy farmers. 

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Tune in to the latest edition of The Gardening Show on Midwest Radio with Viv and Paraic!

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This was the longest known barefoot walk in the world, here Eamon speaks with Stephen about the journey, the motivations, the difficulties and everything in between on this incredible journey.

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How to save money on fertiliser this year - Padraig Walsh and Enda Geoghegan, of Teagasc Mayo discuss steps farmers can take to improve the response fertiliser, and outline how to get the maximum value out of slurry this year.

Michael Nolan, Balla Mart Manager will be on to discuss Tuesday nights special sale and beef trade in recent weeks.

And

Eamon Carroll Deputy President of ICMSA will be on to discuss what they are calling ‘Utter Confusion’ around new TB rules coming into effect for farmers this year.

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Adam Woods, Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal will be on to discuss how conflict in the middle East might affect Irish Farmers this year, and we’ll have a beef price update.

Nicky Byrne Dairy-beef researcher in Teagasc Grange will be on with some tips for farmers buying and rearing calves this spring.

and

Alan Nolan speaks to Aisling Molloy, of the Teagasc Future Beef Programme on programme farmers 2025 profit monitor results.

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Michael Healy-Rae, Minister of State at the Department of Agriculture, will be on to discuss Farm Safety as spring work kicks into gear, bringing with it a greater risk for farm accidents.

Brendan folden IFA on tomoror nights meeting in clare

We hear from Hollymount dairy farmer Oisin Gill who hosted a spring grazing event with teagasc on his farm today

and

John Noonan, and Enda Maloney, of Teagasc Westport will cover feeding ewes in the last 6 weeks pre lambing. 

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Midwest Radio weekend sport, brought to you by Supermacs and the Plaza Group.

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Brendan Golden of the IFA outlines what farmers can expect at their meeting with regards to Mercusor, Brazillian Beef and the ongoing protest at Bord Bia.

Daniel Hession, Nutritionist with Aurivo Agri-Business, will discuss feeding the ewe in the run-up to lambing.

and

Tom Kelly of Teagasc will speak to PJ Flannery, Lending Manager with Ballina Credit Union on an upcoming Farm Finance meeting in Ballina.

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Newly appointed Editor of the Farmers Journal, Adam Woods will be on the programme to discuss his role as just the 5th Editor in the papers 80 year history.  

John McCabe, Advisor on the Aurivo – Teagasc Joint Programme will talk about setting up dairy farms for spring grazing and managing the calving season effectively.

and

Enda Geoghegan will speak with Ciaran Gunn a Walsh Fellow Student on his research on the actions farmers are taking on their farm for climate change.

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Stephen Hannon, General Manager Aurivo Marts will have an update on the ringside trade for beef and sheep so far this year.

Darren Carty of the Farmers Journal will be on to discuss the latest on Bord Bia, Bluetongue and farm schemes.

and

Padraig Walsh and Noel Kennedy of Teagasc, will outline Current Forestry Grant options and upcoming local Teagasc Forestry advisory clinics.

Farming Matters on Midwest radio is sponsored by Westnet fibre power broadband with high speed wifi solutions for farmyards.

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IFA president Francie Gorman has the latest on their protest outside the offices of Bord Bia

Pheilim O’neill of the farmers Jounrnal has the 2025 editon of the beef factory price league – who paid the top prices for stock last year?

and

Teagasc’s Brenadan Garry speaks to Seamie Nolan who has timly updates especially for dairy farmers.  on the 6th Nitrates action programme 

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On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:

Peter Moore of Westnet will have highspeed wifi solutions for powering camera’s in the calving shed

Martin Merrick of the farmers journal will have the latest on the beef trade as well as info on a TAMS grant for calving cameras

And Alan Nolan of Teagasc Ballinrobe will be speaking to DairyBeef500 advisor Tommy Cox on the rearing and management of dairy bred calves this spring.

All this pluys the latest farming news and listeners queries answered.

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This extraordinary achievement marks an exciting milestone in Eoghan’s career and is the culmination of a hugely successful 12 months competing on the international circuit across Ireland, Norway, South Africa, the Cayman Islands, Guatemala, Miami and Bolivia.

Eoghan is currently no 127 in the World Junior Ranking and is the first in Connaught to represent Ireland in the Australian Open Junior Grand Slam qualifiers. It is also the first time since 2022 that there will be junior Irish representation at the event.

Eoghan spoke live with Midwest Radio at the weekend, when he joined our own Rowan Kelly for a chat on Sunday Sport...

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Adam Woods of the Farmers Journal with have the latest beef prices and we ask if there will be some consolidation in the beef processing industry as numbers continue to tighten

Brendan Golden of the IFA will be on to discuss the latest on Mercosur and what An Taoiseach Míchael Martin had to say at the the IFA’s AGM in Dublin yesterday

and

Are you or someone in your household considering doing your green cert? Brendan Garry, Padraig Walsh, of Teagasc will have all the details of a new Distance Education Green Cert Course starting shortly in Teagasc Ballinrobe.

All this plus the latest farming news and listeners queries answered. Farming Matters on Midwest Radio is brought to you by Westnet Fibre Power Broadband solutions for farmyard wifi.

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Michael Fitzmorris TD will be on the programme with the latest developments on Mercosur and all the details of the National Protest Against Mercosur in Athlone this Saturday.

Stephen Blewitt of Aurivo Dairy will be on to discuss upcoming Succession clinics for farmers to get one-to-one advice on planning for the next generation.

and

John Noonan will be speaking with Jacinta O’Neill, Teagasc Farm Health & Safety Specialist, about the HSE work-related death report, which shows Agriculture as the sector with the most fatalities in 2025.

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Brendan Golden of the IFA will have the latest developments on the Mercusor agreement as 10,000 farmers plan to take to the streets of Brussels on Thursday.

Ed Payne of the Irish Grassland Association will be on to talk about the IGA Dairy Conference taking place in early January

and

Enda Geoghegan and  Tom Kelly of Teagasc, discuss Breeding Ewe lambs and there management over the winter months.

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IFAC Accountant Trevor Boland will be on the programme with some tax planning and investment tips and advice for farmers.

Darren Carty of the Farmers Journal will have the latest on the Blue Tongue outbreaks in Northern Ireland and details of the extended Nitrates Derogation.

and

Peter Comer of Teagasc speaks to Luke Drea of LAWPRO on how the Community Water Development Fund is helping communities to improve water quality in their locality.

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Maurice Kelly, president of the Farm Tractor Machinery Trade Association, will be on to outline how the farm machinery industry is worth almost €5bn to the Irish economy in their newly published report.

Details of scheme payment cuts to the dairy beef weighing scheme as well as upcoming scheme payment dates in the days and weeks ahead.

and

Dylan Gilligan of Teagasc will have some timely advice on mid–pregnancy management of the ewe flock.

All this plus the latest farming news and market reports.

Join Declan for Farming Matters brought to you in association with WestNet high-speed broadband and their Farmyard WIFI solutions. 

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We will be speaking about illegal access to antibiotics and hormones in the Brazillian beef industry with Adam Woods of the Irish Farmers Journal.

Farm to Pharma with Matthew Lang, of Carbon AMS, who will be on to discuss their new biomethane production site that will produce 100% of Pharmaceutical giant Alexion AstraZeneca Rare Disease, heating needs at their Dublin and Athlone sites.

and

Brendan Garry and Catherine Egan, of Teagasc, will be reviewing last week’s National Beef Conference in Athenry.

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Brendan Golden of the IFA will have the latest developments on the Mercusor agreement as farmers took to the streets of Dublin in protest against the deal.

With the announcement of the Organic Scheme reopening for applications today, John Noonan of Teagasc will be on to discuss options for farmers.

and

on Succession planning - Teagasc’s John Walsh and Padraig Walsh, will outline factors to consider and the benefit of having a green cert for the next generation.

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On this weeks Farming Matters with Declan Marren:

Are farm entitlements set to be scrapped under the new CAP? Darren Carty of the Farmers Journal will be discussing this as well as a scheme payment update

Peter Moore of Westnet outlines highspped wifi solutions for your farmyard

and

Teagasc’s Alan Nolan and Catherine Egan preview next weeks national beef conference.

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Don't worry, for all those questions that didn't make it into today's show, listen to PART 2 now.

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Aidan Brennan Dairy Editor with the Irish Farmers Journal is on to discuss Monday night’s IFA meeting, where more than 1000 farmers turned out to support the retention of the Nitrates Derogation.

Dylan Cooke of PV Generation outlines the opportunities and benefits of a Farm Solar Panel investment and the grant aid available to do so.

and

Teagasc’s John Noonan and Shane O'Haire, outline lowland Ewe management at mating and Grassland Management for Spring.

All this plus the latest farming news, a mart report from Balla and listeners queries answered. Farming Matters is brought to you by Westnet now offering Farmyard WIFI connections visit www.westnet.ie.

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Daniel Hession, Nutritionist with Aurivo Agribusiness will be on to discuss winter nutrition for cattle and have some top tips for finishing lambs.

Lianne McManamon from Mayo Mental Health Association will be on to highlight available supports for farmers in the final week of the ‘Taking Stock’ campaign.

and

Teagasc’s Tom Kelly and Ciaran Gunn, will outline sheep schemes and inspections on these as well as issues on sheep farms at present.

All this plus the latest farming news and market reports.

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Martin Merrick of the Farmers Journal will be on to discuss some TAMs granted items that farmers may look to invest in this winter.

Shane Pearson, Life coach will be on this week’s ‘Taking Stock’ instalment talking – farmer stress and burnout.

And

Enda Geoghegan, Teagasc speaks to Ciaran Gunn, on what Farmers are doing on their farms for Climate Change

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Join Viv Brennan and Padraic Horkan as the lads return for the latest episode of the new series of the Gardening Show.

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Commentary from Stephen Grealis & John Stagg.

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Commentary from Michael D. McAndrew & Austin O'Malley.

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In today's show:

• Report & reaction on the Connacht Gold SFC final between Westport and Ballina Stephenites
• Report & reaction on the Egan Jewellers IFC final between Kilmeena and Moy Davitts
• Report on the senior relegation final between Ballyhaunis and Mayo Gaels
• Report on the Sligo senior hurling & intermediate football finals
• Report on the Roscommon intermediate football final
• Report & reaction on Swinford Killasser's Connacht LGFA junior quarter final against Annaduff
• Reaction from Alan Henry on Mayo's opening round draw with Sligo Leitrim in the Oscar Traynor Cup

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Preview of the Connacht Gold SFC final between Ballina Stephenites & Westport with Niall Heffernan, Joe Doyle and Austin O'Malley.

Preview of the Egan Jewellers IFC final between Moy Davitts & Kilmeena with Ronan Gilmore, Damien Egan and John Stagg.

Preview of the Connacht LGFA intermediate and junior quarter finals for Claremorris and Swinford Killasser.

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Tune in every Saturday morning after the news at 9:00am.

Send your queries to garden@midwestradio.ie

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Minister for Agriculture Food and the Marine, Martin Heydon will be on the programme to discuss budget funding for agriculture, more rigorous TB rules, and what implications a contracting national herd might mean for rural Ireland.

George Graham, Sheep Shearer and Mental Health Advocate will be on this week’s ‘Taking Stock’ instalment.

And

Peter Comer, Teagasc Ballina will be speaking with Cathal Somers on his new role as Teagasc ASSAP Manager and his priorities for water quality going forward.

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We have reports on all games from the Mayo Club Championship this weekend.

Reaction from the senior & intermediate men's semi finals, the ladies county final and the hurling final.

We also have a report on the Sligo senior final and the Galway senior semi finals.

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Darren Carty of the Farmers Journal will be on to review changes announced for farmers in Budget 2026 as well as having an update on scheme payment dates.

Robert Lally, Mayo farmer and past Macra Vice-President, will be on this week’s ‘Taking Stock’ instalment, talking farm safety and the pressures faced by young people in farming.

And

Tom Kelly and Dylan Gilligan of Teagasc detail the Sheep Improvement scheme, the purchase of rams and pre-breeding management.

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We hear why weanling exporters may be about to stand back from mart sales next week.

Joseph O’Berine physco therapist will be talking about striking the work life balance in week 2 of the ‘Taking Stock’ campaign.

And Alan Nolan of Teagasc Ballinrobe speaks Chris Daly from ICBF on the recent changes to the Beef Eurostar indexes and the impact they will have on applicants in the SCEP scheme.

We’ll have all of this plus we will answer as many of your questions along the way and we will have a mart report from Balla as well along the way.

Farming Matters is brought to you in association with McHale Agri Forest and Garden, Castlebar Co Mayo.

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Tune in every Saturday morning after the news at 9:00am.

Send your queries to garden@midwestradio.ie

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Send your queries to garden@midwestradio.ie

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All the details on the Beef Welfare Scheme as farmers have one last chance to join the €70/cow scheme ahead of tonight's deadline.

Laurence Gaughan and Enda Geoghegan will be on the programme launching the six-week ‘Taking Stock’ campaign, focusing on farmer health and wellbeing. More details of this programme and podcasts can be found at www.mayomha.ie or visit www.westbewell.ie for support services.

John Noonan of Teagasc will preview the upcoming Mayo Blackface Sheep Breeders sale in Aurivo Ballinrobe.

and

Padraig Walsh, Teagasc speaks to Sean Cadden, author of a new book “Seventy Years in the Wild West” telling the story of Ireland's largest sheep farm: a 45,000-acre farm in west Mayo.

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Reports on all Mayo Club Championship games and the Mayo LGFA Senior and Intermediate semi finals.

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Joe Healy, Chairperson of Cultivate Credit Union will be on to discuss their increased €100,000 unsecured lending facility for farmers.

Adam Woods of the Irish Farmer Journal will have the latest on the beef markets as factories attempt to apply pressure to prices as well as reporting on the mood at the National Ploughing Championships this week.

And Teagasc’s Shane O’Haire and John Noonan Discuss a range of scheme deadlines and payment dates.

All this plus the latest farming news and market reports.

Brought to you in association with McHale Agri Forest and Garden, Castlebar.

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Victory for Roscommon's O'Rourke at the World Boxing Championships

Heartbreak for Ireland, as France win to progress in the Women's Rugby World Cup

All the latest football, hurling and soccer scores from across the county and province.

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Brendan Golden, IFA Connacht Regional Chair, will outline the IFA’s budget submission to the Government in relation to scheme and support payments.

Pat McCarrick, will be on to discuss the lineup for the upcoming 4-day Cloonacool Sheep Festival which runs from the 18th to the 21st of September.

And Teagasc’s Brendan Garry is speaking with Padraig Walsh, in relation to the benefits of completing the Green Cert, plus details of an upcoming information meeting on the Teagasc Green Cert options.

We’ll have all this plus we will be talking about the new TB rules announced this week by minister Heydon, Last nights FBD/Macra young farmer of the year awards and we will answer as many of your questions and queries as possible along the way.

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Join Michael D. McAndrew and Rian Bailey for your fill of Mayo Club Championship action.

Reports on all 22 games in the Mayo GAA Championship and the 4 Mayo LGFA Senior Championship ties.

Handball and rounders too!

Strap in, it's a busy one!

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Send your queries to garden@midwestradio.ie

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Jack Kennedy, Editor of the Farmers Journal, will discuss the impending ban on unprotected urea fertiliser, how grain markets might affect feed prices this winter, and the countdown to the National Ploughing Championships.

Michael Mitchell, IFA Livestock Committee rep for Mayo, will be on to discuss the beef trade and how farmers can maximise the market value of stock this autumn.

And Teagasc’s Tom Kelly and Enda Geoghegan speak in relation to Farm Transfer and Succession and upcoming Teagasc Farmer Workshops on ‘Transferring the Family Farm’.

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What a weekend and some huge results for Crossmolina to Tuar Mhic Éadaigh, and more draws!

• Reports on all 21 Mayo Club Championship games included.
• Round up of the Sligo Club Championship.

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Listen back to their full live chat here.

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What a weekend and some huge results for Belmullet to Ballycastle, and draws galore!

• Reports on all 22 Mayo Club Championship games included.
• Round up of the Sligo Club Championship.
• Reaction from the weekend's Mayo Football League soccer finals.

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Br Barry from the Alexian Community in Knock has spent his lifetime working with people caught in the slipstream of a variety of addictions and he spoke with Monica Morley on Faith Alive about how best an individual, as well as families and society, can overcome the power of addiction and reclaim their lives.   

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You can tune in every Saturday morning after the news at 9 to listen LIVE.

If you'd like to make contact, text or WhatsApp during the show on 087 900 4141.

You can also email garden@midwestradio.ie

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Brian & the band U.M.A.N will be in Westport Town Hall Theatre with special guests CODA and Gerry O’Connor Friday 20th June.

Get you tickets here - https://westporttownhall.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/873668811

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Adam Woods of the Farmers Journal will discuss the latest TB proposals and have a beef market update

Paddy Casey of the Irish Grassland Association outlines their upcoming beef event

And Teagasc’s John Noonan profiles a Hill-Sheep event taking place in Galway next week. 

Farming Matters returns on Wednesday 3rd September 2025.

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Dairy farmer Pat Ahern will be on to outline how homeopathy changed his outlook and perspective on farming

Vincent Flynn and Tom Dunne will be on ahead of Shearfest 2025 which takes place over the June bank holiday weekend in Mountbellew Mart.

And Teagasc’s Peter Comer speaks to Derek McLoughlin of the Wild Atlantic Nature project, looking at the management of peatlands in Ireland.

All this plus the latest farming news, and market reports.

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Brendan Golden will have an update from the IFA future CAP conference held yesterday and information on farm payment deadlines.

Tommy Cox of the Dairy Beef 500 campaign will discuss management around weaning of calves and the transition to grass.

And Brendan Garry and Seamus Nolan of Teagasc outline the new 60% TAMS grant under the Nutrient Storage Investment Scheme.

We’ll have all this plus we will answer as many of your questions and queries as possible along the way.

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Jack Kennedy, Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal will be discussing the Emergency TB summit called for by Minister Martin Heydon.

Chris Maughan from Whelehan Crop Protection on controlling weeds in silage crops and reseeds this season.

And Noel Kennedy, Teagasc Forestry advisor has an update on the post Storm Eowyn forestry damage situation and the possibility of a support scheme.

All this plus the latest farming news, mart reports, and your quetions answered.

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Commentary from Michael D. McAndrew & Declan O'Reilly.

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Brendan Goulden Connacht Regional Chair with the IFA discusses the latest on the beef trade, GAEC 2 and scheme deadlines as well as an upcoming CAP consultation conference hosted by the IFA.

We speak to Vincent Kearney of VK recycling as this years farm plastic recycle centre days kicks off once again.

And John Noonan of Teagasc speaks to organic dairy and sheep farmer and winner of the Sustainable Farmer of the Year award, Kevin O’Hanlon about the benefits of clover and multispecies swards in his system.

All this plus the latest farming news and listeners queries answered. Farming Matters airs live on Midwest Radio every Wednesday night from 10pm and is sponsored by McHale Agri, Forest and Garden in Castlebar Co Mayo.

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Joseph Dunphy of the Teagasc Grass 10 Team discusses grass growth this spring and will has details of an upcoming reseeding event in Claremorris.

Caroline Murray of the HSE is on the programme to discuss reducing cancer risk in farmers and simple steps to help protect skin from the sun.

And Tom Kelly and Enda Geoghegan of Teagasc Ballina outline the National Sheep Welfare Scheme worth €13/ewe.

All this plus the latest farming news and listener queries answered along the way.

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Darren Carty of the Farmers Journal has a sheep and beef market update as well as the latest on all farm schemes.

Dáire Markham of VetEmbryos.ie discusses the rise in demand for embryo transfer as farmers maximise the use of elite genetics.

And Enda Geoghegan and Seamus Kearney of Teagasc have some top tips for your pocket and the environment with regards to fertiliser usage this season.

All this plus the latest farming news and as many of listeners questions and queries answered along the way as possible.

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Maria Walsh MEP discusses the latest on GAEC2, trade tariffs, and supporting the next generation in agriculture.

Thomas Moloney of DLF seeds has some top tips for reseeding as farmers make the most of the good weather.

And, Teagasc’s Peter Comer will be speaks with Kieran Kenny, Teagasc ASSAP adviser on safe pesticide use and spraying practices this season.

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Jack Kennedy – Editor of The Irish Farmers Journal, had immediate reaction to the just announced 20% tariffs imposed by the US on European goods and what it might mean for Irish Farmers.

David Breslin of Ardagh Agri Services in Ballina outined their upcoming open days on the 9th and 10th of April launching the new CLAAS Axos 90-120HP tractor range as well as featuring their other product ranges.

And,

Teagasc’s Padraig Walsh speaks to Noel Kennedy about an upcoming Forestry event focusing on managing storm-damaged forests in a financially beneficial and safe manner.

All this plus the latest farming news, a mart report from Athenry and your queries answered. Join Declan for Farming Matters live on Midwest Radio on Wednesday nights from 10pm. Brought to you with thanks to McHale Agri, Forest and Garden, Castlebar Co Mayo.

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You can also email garden@midwestradio.ie

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Brendan Garry and Shane O’haire have details of a beef farm walk in Castlebar this Friday night

We’re talking farmer wellbeing in the final installment of the HSE - Taking Stock series with Teresa Keane of Mental Health Ireland and Oliver Dixon a beef farmer and Psycotheripist in Co Mayo

And we have details of a Aurivo/Teagsc mart demo in Balla for dairy farmers taking place next Tuesday evening with John McCabe. 

All this plus the latest farming news and your queries answered. Farming Matters is brought to you with thanks to McHale Agri, Forest and Garden, castlebar Co.Mayo.

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Tommy Marren speaks to as part of the Taking Stock farmer wellbeing series.

Alannah Nolan talks to John Cleary Beef Chair ICSA on why the increase in beef price seen recently is needed to offset higher production costs at farm level.

and

Alan Nolan speaks to Tommy Cox about Dairy Beef calf prices and rearing calves this spring.

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Justin McCarthy of Galway based Ag-tech company Glasport Bio will discuss their breakthrough technology which cuts methane emissions from slurry storage by 80%.

ACA President Michael Ryan will have the details of a newly announced TAMS grant for farm generators in response to storm Eowyn.

And as part of the HSE's Taking Stock initiative, Peter Comer, Teagasc Ballina looks at various aspects of Financial Planning associated with farming to help farmers get more financially sound and reduce stress levels.

All this plus the latest farming news and your queries answered.

Join Declan every Wednesday night live on Midwest radio, just after 10 for Farming Matters in association with McHale Agri Forest and Garden, Castlebar.

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Jack Kennedy, Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal, discusses what potential Trump tariffs could mean for Irish farmers and plans to ban urea.

Colm O'Donnell of the INHFA outlines why farmers need to get up to speed with potential changes under GAEC2 for farmers in the west and why 100,000ha of mineral soils are wrongly classified as peat soils under the proposals.

And the HSE’s ‘Taking Stock’ initiative which runs throughout March starts with Enda Geoghegan speaking with Clare O’Keeffe of Succession Ireland on the benefits of having a succession plan in place and how this can reduce stress on farm families.

Farming Matters is brought to you in association with McHale Agri, Forest and Garden in Castlebar. The programme airs on Midwest Radio on Wednesday nights from 10 pm.

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Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan for the first episode of the Gardening Show for 2025.

The show goes LIVE every Saturday morning from 9:00am.

You can get in contact with your queries - make sure to tune in!

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Host Declan Marren speaks to -

Darren Carty of the Farmers Journal on beef, sheep and schemes.

Laurence Gaughan outlines the Taking Stock series focusing on farmers health and wellbeing.

And Tom Kelly of Teagasc has all the details of an event in Ballina on TAMS grants for slurry storage and changes to the nitrates regulations. Farming Matters airs on Wednesday nights on Midwest radio from 10 pm. Sponsored by McHale Agri, Castlebar Co. Mayo.

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Why fertiliser prices might be on the rise – we speak to Lorcan Roach Kelly of the Irish Farmers Journal

Shay Galvin of Agri Aware speaks to us about their upcoming farm walk and talk series for secondary school students

And Peter Comer of Teagasc has an update on the Lough Carra life water project from manager Kieran Flynn

All this plus the latest farming news, your questions answered and a mart report this week from Castlerea.

Farming Matters is sponsored by McHale Agri in Castlebar and airs live on Wednesday nights from 10pm.

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Jack Kennedy, Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal had the latest news stories as well as an update on ACRES payments and GAEC2

Daniel Hession, Nutritionist with Aurivo Agri-Business discusses feeding ewes in late pregnancy and has tips on calf rearing

Padraig Walsh of Teagasc Mayo has all the details on Stamp Duty relief for trained young farmers

There is a mart report from Tuam and listener's queries answered along the way.

Tune in to Farming Matters live every Wednesday night from 10pm to 11pm on Midwest Radio with host Declan Marren bringing you the latest news, views and opinions from Irish Agriculture every week.

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Adam Woods of the Farmers Journal is counting the costs of Storm Éowyn on Irish farms

Brendan Goulden of the IFA discusses the visit of the new EU Agriculture Commissioner to Ireland last week

And Teagasc’s Seamus Nolan has some important updates on changes to the nitrates regulations affecting all farmers

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From the outset, Rian Bailey takes you through the journey to Croker, while we also hear the post match reaction from Tom, and Mikie Loftus' speech.

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Michael Fitzmorris TD Roscommon - Galway discusses what happened in Dail Eireann as a new Government and Taoiseach fail to be elected. We also hear his reaction to continued ACRES scheme payment delays.

With Storm Éowyn on the way, Declan spoke to Martin Merrick of the Farmers Journal on battening down the hatches as well as getting calf housing correct this spring.

And Teagasc’s John Noonan will be chats to Damian Costello, ahead of the National Sheep Conference taking place in Tuam next week.

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Focus isn’t just about what we choose to pay attention to; it’s about what we choose to block out. Saying “no” can feel like an act of rebellion. And Learning to say “no” is actually a superpower. It protects one of our most value asset. To Find our more tune into Teresa from Mental Health Ireland reminding you that your mental health is just as important as you physical health.

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Teresa Gibsey of Ballinrobe mart for an update on the beef and sheep trade

Michael O’Brien of Aurivo on the upcoming ‘your farm your future’ dairy events in the McWilliam park next Monday night 20th January

Darren Carty of the Farmers Journal is answering all scheme related questions and discusses the buoyant sheep trade

And Tom Kelly of Teagasc Ballina has some top tips when it comes to feeding dry cow minerals this season. 

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That was the opening line from Teresa Flynn on her memories of the great blizzard of 1947.

She would say we don't know we're even in it nowadays.

She spoke to Gerry earlier about that cold cold winter.

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Adam Woods of the Farmers Journal has the latest on the beef trade as tricky roads complicate the movement of stock

We have an update on a number of farming events taking place over the next two weeks

And Teagasc’s Enda Geoghegan speaks to Tom Kelly on making the best use of slurry on farm this coming spring

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We’re talking TB with Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine, Veterinary Inspector Padraig Holmes - what is the trend with TB currently, why is it on the rise and what can we do to try to prevent it entering our herd?

Brendan Golden of the IFA has an update on ACRES payments and SCEP training deadlines. We also discuss the new Commissioner for Agriculture in the EU and what it might mean in 2025 when the framework of the next CAP will be established.

And Teagasc’s Peter Comer speaks to ASSAP advisor Fiona Doolin, on farmyard management best practice in relation to water quality during these winter months.

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Martin O'Sullivan has details of the latest edition of the Farmers Handbook and Tax Guide

John Sleigh, Editor of the Scottish Farmer discusses the current agricultural landscape in Scotland including the recent changes to inheritance tax for UK farmers.

And Enda Geoghegan of Teagasc outlines one simple step farmers can take in the next few weeks to make your farm a safer place to work in 2025.

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Author of Our Finest Hour Edwin McGreal spoke on the show about his new book featuring stories from every Gaa club in county Mayo. Also joining Michael D. in studio was Stephen Healy from Charlestown, Pat McNicholas from Kiltimagh & Frank Browne of Ballyhaunis hurling club telling tales that feature in the book.

Listen back to the full chat here.

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Declan is joined by Jack Kennedy – Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal with the latest news and to reflect on 2024.

Brendan Golden of the IFA has an update on the Mercusor deal and farm scheme payments.

Castlerea Mart Manager Brendan Egan gives us an update on the beef trade as we head for christmas.

And Teagasc’s Brendan Garry speaks to Dairy Advisor Ronan Mulligan on the recent Teagasc Dairy Conference. 

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Tommy Heffernan AKA ‘Tommy the Vet’ discusses animal health and planning for calf care in spring 2025.

Teagasc’s Alan Nolan has some hints and tips to help maximise animal performance during the winter period.

And Declan reports from the Teagasc National Dairy Conference where Patrick Forestal presented the latest research findings from Teagasc with regard to Protected Urea.

All this plus the latest farming news and listeners' questions answered.

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We have our monthly catch up with Jack Kennedy – Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal who speaks about Donald Trump heading back to the White House and what that might mean for Irish Farmers, the impending general election and what the main parties are promising to deliver for agriculture if elected and a round up of dairy, beef and sheep markets.

Alan Nolan of Teagasc has all the details on what farmers can expect to hear at the upcoming Beef Conference which heads to Carrick on Shannon next week.

And John Noonan and Paul Butler are talking options for increasing and diversifying farm income through forestry and agro forestry and the benefits they can have for the environment, biodiversity and the rural economy.

All this plus the latest farming news as liver fluke in cattle at processing plants is on the rise, your questions answered.

Farming Matters airs every Wednesday night just after 10pm on Midwest Radio.

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On this week's Farming Matters with Declan Marren:

We’re talking dairy with John McCabe of Teagasc on the Aurivo Farm Profitability Programme

Brendan Golden Regional Chair of the IFA talk's about recent national conference and the latest on the EU-Mercosur deal

And Peter Comer and Cathal Somers of Teagasc discuss water quality and nitrate issues

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With deadlines looming for a number of beef scheme measures, Declan speaks to Adam woods of the farmers Journal

There is the latest news on the ACRES programme as Minister for Agriculture Charlie McConologue announces a review of the scheme

And Enda Geoghegan speaks to Seamus Carney of Teagasc on the good progress farmers are making in terms climate action in recent years.

All this plus the latest farming news, a mart report from Castlerea and listener questions and queries answered along the way.

You can listen to Farming Matters live every Wednesday Night from 10pm on Midwest Radio.

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All three finals are LIVE on Midwest Radio this weekend.

In this show, hear from players and management from the junior and intermediate finalists.

Past players Fintan Ruddy (Cill Chomain), Paschal Tuohy (Bonniconlon), Marc Howley (Moy Davitts) and Michael Moyles (Crossmolina) preview the finals.

John Stagg also joins us to take a look to all three finals, in particular the senior between Knockmore and Ballina.

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Minister for Agriculture, Charlie McConalogue discusses the latest farmer payments, ACRES and the nitrates derrogation

Niall Hurson of the Farming Independent will debates the potential for Ireland to develop its own Veal production system

And, Teagasc’s Bendan Garry speaks to Nutritionist Aisling Claffey on winter nutrition and feeding.

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Knockmore v Ballina Stephenites will now be played on Saturday October 26 at 7 in Hastings Insurance MacHale Park.

The game has been refixed due to the storm.

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Tune in every Saturday morning from 9:00pm, just after the news!

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Michael Mitchell, Balla IFA highlights the upcoming Free Farmer Health Check Day at Balla Mart this Saturday 19th October.

Darren Carty, of the Farmers Journal has all the latest farm scheme payment dates and deadlines as well as a sheep market update.

And, Teagasc’s Padraic Walsh and Noel Kennedy have details on an upcoming Forestry Information Event in Claremorris on wednesday 23rd October.

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We've got an all North Mayo county senior final!!

Here we have reports and reaction from the senior, intermediate and junior championship semi finals as well as the junior B decider.

We also look at the relegation finals, as well as the action from Roscommon and Sligo.

In soccer we take a look to Mayo's win over Sligo Leitrim in the first round of the Oscar Traynor Cup.

Photo credit to Conor McKeown

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Tune in LIVE every Saturday morning after the news at 9!

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The Gardening Show goes out LIVE every Saturday morning after the news at 9:00am.

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Featuring reports from all 18 club championship games in senior, intermediate, junior and junior b.

Reaction from the four winning managers from the senior quarter finals.

Reports on the Mayo LGFA senior and intermediate semi finals.

Round-up of the weekend's club action in Sligo and Galway.

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Tune in LIVE every Saturday morning from 9:00pm!

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On this weekend's show we look at the final round of the Mayo LGFA Club Championship group stage.

Reports from the Connacht Gold Senior Hurling semi finals and Exclusive Junior B quarter finals are also included.

We've got post match reaction from the Quigley Cup semi final.

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This week, Rian spoke to Shairoze Akram from Ballaghaderreen.

Shairoze comes from Pakistan and is well known for his footballing ability, but here we learn more about the man off the field.

Thank you for tuning in throughout the series.

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The show goes out live as part of Saturday morning breakfast, every week from 9!

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We have reports on all 22 Mayo GAA Club Championship games in an exciting final round of group fixtures.

Also included are select reports on the Mayo LGFA Club Championship and a round up of the action in Sligo and Galway.

We look to rounders success for Breaffy and Mick Duffy's return as Ballina Town manager.

Strap in for an action packed hour!

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Vincent Roddy, President of INHFA discusses the ongoing issues around ACRES scheme payments.

Declan has all the details on the €50 per cow Beef Welfare Scheme – how to apply and the measures to complete.

Kevin Kelly of the West of Ireland Registered Pedigree Suffolk Sheep Breeders Club joins Declan ahead of their multi-breed ram sale in Ballinrobe on Friday evening the 13th of September.

And, Teagasc’s Padraic Walsh & Brendan Garry outline the options available for farmers to complete The Green Cert Agricultural Course.

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Here we take a close look at the weekend's Treanlaur Catering Junior Football Championship action.

Northern Gaels and Tuar Mhic Eadaigh served up a thrilling encounter, while Ballycroy stole the show with a win over Ardagh.

Elsewhere we have reports on the opening round of the Mayo LGFA Senior Championship, and a round up of the club action in Sligo.

In soccer, we hear from the Castlebar Celtic camp after their Calor Super Cup Final win over Ballina Town.

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This week, John Ryan is in for Viv Brennan to welcome back Paraic Horkan.

Make sure to tune in every Saturday morning after the news at 9!

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Editor of the Irish Farmers Journal, Jack Kennedy discusses the hot topics of the week and all the latest news from the Irish Agricultural Sector as proposals from Brussels look to overhaul CAP payments.

David Leydon, of IFAC outlines their latest Food and Agribusiness report which found, despite pressures, 64% of SME businesses are positive about their future business performance.

And Teagasc’s Alan Nolan speaks to Advisor, Charlie Devanney and Future Beef participant Shane Keaveney ahead of his National Beef Farm Walk taking place on the 11th of September in Ballinlough Co Roscommon.

All this plus a mart report from Aurivo Mart Balla's weanling show and sale and your questions and queries answered along the way. 

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We had reporters at all of the 22 Mayo club football championship games across the weekend.

Round up of the games in the Galway & Roscommon championships, plus the latest in Mayo soccer.

Listen back now.

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This week, Rian speaks to Tarik who is a native of Morocco.

Tarik lives in Ballyhaunis with his family after moving here for his safety.

He ran into trouble with a business associate who put Tarik's family and business in danger, hence how they came to live in Mayo.

Tarik tells us about the life that Ireland has given him, his love of football and how he has been learning English over the past year.

This programme is brought to you by Comisiún na Meáin, in partnership with the Sound & Vision Scheme.

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Knockmore senior ladies have won the Division 1 title, we've got a full time report and reaction from the game.

We also take a look at the other league finals on the day as well as the first round of the senior hurling championship.

The soccer season is coming to a close - we take a look at the relegation battle in the Super League and Glenhest Rovers win the Premier Division.

This and more for the next 26 minutes!

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As part of our hour long special, we have reports from all 22 games across the senior, intermediate and junior grades.

A run down of the championship action in Sligo and Galway is also included as well as results from Roscommon.

We also look at the other sporting highlights of the weekend.

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This week, Rian speaks to Bianca who comes from South Africa.

Bianca lives in Bekan with her husband and children, and they moved to Ireland 8 years ago.

While our guests on this series have had varied reasons to move to Ireland, it was purely for safety that this family moved.

Bianca tells us how the family were targeted by criminals following a robbery at her husband's workplace.

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Joining Michael D. and Tommy were former friends, colleagues, pupils and players that played for John during his time as a manager.

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This is a series where we talk to people from foreign countries who have moved to Ireland for different reasons.

Everybody has their own story of how and why they came here to the west of Ireland.

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This is a series where we talk to people from foreign countries who have moved to Ireland for different reasons.

Everybody has their own story of how and why they came here to the west of Ireland, and this week we hear the story of Luqman Mohammed.

Luqman is the Imam at the local Mosque in Ballyhaunis, and comes from Sudan.

He has been living in Ireland for the best part of three years now, having first comes to study.

Luqman tells us about his time at the University of Limerick, the war in his home country, the daily life of a Muslim and the duties of an Imam.

The Language Café runs every second Sunday just after 6:00pm, and will return on July 14, running again on July 28 and so on.

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Included on this week’s show are all results from the weekend’s local GAA and soccer results.

We also have report and reaction from:

Galway turning over the Dubs in Croke Park – we hear from Padraic Joyce and Dessie Farrell.

Roscommon come to the end of the road – reaction from Davy Burke and Kieran McGeeney.

Mayo U16 girls’ victory over Kerry in the All Ireland semi final.

Ballinrobe Town manager Xavi Vasquez speaking following a big victory over Ballyheane.

Swinfords’ Eoghan Lavin gives his thoughts on the second win of his professional boxing career.

Our show goes LIVE every Sunday from 8:00pm.

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This is the last episode of this season as the lads break until September.

This week’s show comes in the midst of a Met Éireann Blight Warning for this week.

For future shows you can send in your correspondence on 087 900 4141 via text or WhatsApp or email gardenshow@midwestradio.ie

The Gardening Show goes LIVE each Saturday morning after the 9:00am news.

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This week's guest is Gosia, from Poland.

She has been living in Ballyhaunis for 19 years with her family, and is glad to call Ireland home.

Hear about Gosia's life growing up in Poland, how she fell in love with and later moved to Italy, and being forced to learn Russian in school.

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On this week’s show:

Report and reaction from Sunday’s All Ireland minor semi final exit for the Mayo minors as Armagh set up an all Ulster final.

Reports on the weekend’s preliminary quarter finals – heartbreak for Mayo, job done for Galway, and rejoice for Roscommon.

Mayo manager Kevin McStay gives his thoughts post match also.

We hear the story as Sligo were pipped by Down in the Tailteann semi.

Report on 3 of this weekend’s Abbvie Mayo SFL Division 1 games.

Reaction from this weekend’s action in the Elvery Sports Super League in the soccer.

A look at all the weekend’s results across the GAA and Mayo Football League scenes.

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On this week’s show:

Mayo miss out on a direct route to the quarter final, drawing with Dublin – report and reaction with Kevin McStay and Tommy Conroy.

Galway draw, Roscommon and Sligo win – report on all games and we hear from Davy Burke, Padraic Joyce and Tony McEntee.

Mayo ladies put down a marker against Kildare – report and reaction from Liam McHale.

Mayo ladies lose out to Roscommon in the Camogie Championship.

We hear reports on all Division 1 games in the Abbvie Mayo Senior Football League.

Castlebar Celtic make history in winning the Connacht Cup – report and reaction with manager Stevie Gavin.

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This Bank Holiday weekend it's all about Bloom!

Tune in every Saturday morning at 9:04

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In this episode, Rian speaks to Marcos from the Dominican Republic.

Marcos moved to Spain as a teenager as his mother was there for work.

He spent 20 years in Spain before making the decision to move to Ireland.

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On Farming Matters tonight at 10 with Declan Marren –

Host farmer of the upcoming Irish Grassland Association Beef event, Martin Shaughnessy from Ballinrobe outlines his suckler enterprise and has details of the free farm walk on 11th June.

Marie McGlynn of Chanelle Pharma discusses the best approach to mid-season dosing of lambs.

And Teagasc’s Brendan Garry speaks to Dairy Advisor, Ronan Mulligan about maintaining grass quality and progress with the breeding season on dairy farms.

This is the final Farming Matters in the series – the programme is taking a break for the summer months.

Brought to you in association with Ardagh Agri Services, Ardagh, Ballina.

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Every second Sunday Rian Bailey speaks to someone who has moved to Ireland in recent years from a foreign country.

This week, Sasha from the Ukraine tells Rian about his experiences since moving here four years ago.

Among the topics discussed is the difficulty of Sasha's son being in the Ukraine during the war, and whether or not Sasha will hear back from him after he sends him a message.

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Join Viv Brennan and Paraic Horkan every Saturday morning after the news at 9:00am. 

Listen here to this week's programme. 

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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.

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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.

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You can listen to the show LIVE every Saturday morning from 9:00am.

This week, the lads take a trip to the Botanic Gardens.

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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.

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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.

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Galway wrestle back the crown of Connacht Ladies Football champions beating Mayo by five.

Leitrim win the intermediate title with two points to spare against Roscommon.

Sligo begin their Tailteann Cup push with victory over Wexford.

Andy Moran’s Leitrim win in round one also, while Shay Rafter helps London to victory over Carlow.

Mayo hurlers get one step closer to the Nicky Rackard Cup final with a strong performance against Armagh.

U20 footballers bow out of the All Ireland B Championship losing to Down.

Tyrone prove too strong for Roscommon in the A semi finals and will meet Kerry in the decider.

Mayo Senior Football League returns for the second round of action with Castlebar Mitchels and Ballinrobe putting on exhibitions of goal scoring.

Big result for Ballyheane in the Mayo Football League taking the points against Westport United.

Munster hammer Connacht to claim first interpro victory of the season.

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We are talking grassland sprays and weed control with Chris Maughan of Whelehans Crop Protection.

As the BISS deadline looms, Darren Carty of the Farmers Journal joins Declan on farm schemes and a sheep trade update.

And Padraig Walsh, Teagasc Ballina speaks to Joe Reilly from Hollymount about his 7-acre horticulture farm business that grows up to 80 crops per year.

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.

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On this week’s show:

Connor Gleeson is the hero in Salthill as Galway win a third Connacht title in a row, beating Mayo by a single point.

Roscommon hit the net three times to beat Galway in the Connacht U20 Football Championship Final.

Castlebar Celtic advance to the Connacht Cup with a 1-0 win over Salthill Devon.

Westport United come from behind to beat Cloonfad United and make the Connacht Shield Final.

Westport United also win the Connacht U18 Shield.

Success for the boys and girls of Snugboro and Ballyvary Blue Bombers in the Connaht U16 Shield Finals.

The Mayo Calor Super and Premier Cups commence for first round action.

Lacken native Caelan Doris captains Leinster to the Investec Champions Cup Final after semi final win in Croke Park.

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Make sure to listen our for tips with Met Éireann's blight warning that has been issued for the weekend!

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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. 

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• European gold boxing medals for Westport's Shannon Sweeney & Castlerea's Aoife O'Rourke.
• Mayo senior football league kicks off
• Mayo 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.

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