Champion Chatter - Season 02 Episode 48

46:47-1.03:32 - Eimear flipped the script on freelance reporter Derek Dormer as the interviewee turned interviewer to discuss the local media landscape and learning from overseas about how to attract more supporters to camogie and ladies football ties;

0:00-3:50 - Intro;

3:50-20:12 - Munster is on Dean Russell’s mind as Newmarket Celtic, Avenue United and Manus Celtic all advanced to the business end of their respective Munster FA competitions. The CDSL PRO also reflected on an anticlimactic end to Clare Youths campaign as well as some big pre-Christmas results in all four domestic divisions;

20:12-37:54 - Co-Commentators are fallible is the big takeaway

37:54-54:07 - Kieran Madigan was still able to get his football

54:07-1.19:01 - ‘A Century of Scrums’ Ennis Rugby Club’s

1.19:01-1.48:18 - Annually stumped for present ideas, Eoin and

1.48:18 - Round Up of Niall Murphy and Clare athletes success in

Champion Chatter - Season 02 Episode 46

0:00-5:20 - Intro5:20-27:46 - Munster Final despair for both Clonlara and Corofin is central to the discussion as Eoin and James are joined by regular analysts Ger O’Connell and Kevin McNamara to pour over the weekend’s hurling action and look ahead to 2024;

27:46-58.34 -St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield’s All-Ireland Junior Club Camogie Semi-Final exit, Corofin’s Munster Intermediate Hurling Final reverse, Feakle/Killanena’s U-21A hurling triumph and a new Clare Cup Soccer Prediction Competition sponsored by Donovan Sports are all topics for discussion with freelance reporter Derek Dormer;

58:34-1.27:12 - An unprecedented weekend for Ennis Track is imminent as four Clare athletes (Dean Casey, Kevin Mulcaire, Oisin Spillane and Niall Murphy) represent Ireland in the European Cross Country Championships in Brussels. Ennis Track Chairman Rory Chesser and the afoenemtuonded Niall Murphy join the lads in studio to look ahead to this much anticipated event;

1.27:12-1.40:41 - A major weekend of Munster action awaits for four Clare soccer clubs as Newmarket Celtic, Avenue United, Fair Green Celtic and Manus Celtic are in knock-out action in three separate competitions. CDSL PRO Dean Russell takes a break from his Santa deliveries to preview those ties along with reflecting on a dramatic weekend of domestic action;

1.40:41-1.52:14 - U-21A and B Football Finals along with the Under 16 equivalents are on the agenda as football analyst Kieran Madigan looked back on Clarecastle’s minimum victory over Western Gaels while the Kings of the North bragging rights are back up for grabs in the U-21A decider between Ennistymon and St Breckan's;

1.52:14 - Round Up of National Cross Country Novices/Underage Championships in Navan, U-21A Football Final and Rugby Fixtures/Results.

Champion Chatter - Season 02 Episode 45

0:00-5:40 - Intro

5:40-32:03 - Clonlara and Corofin’s Munster Club Hurling Final prospects are weighed up in the company of analyst Kevin McNamara and Ballyea’s Munster Senior Club winning manager Robbie Hogan who also faced Ballygunner in last year’s provincial decider.

32:03-55.53 - St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield’s remarkable Munster

55:53-1.10:30 - Clare’s first ever hosting of the Irish Nationals in handball proved an unbridled success as the spotlight was placed upon the Banner County and 30 Clare players competed for prestigious honours. Clare Handball’s Orla Considine was on the line to reflect on a memorable weekend.

1.10:30-1.20:20 - Football analyst Kieran Madigan looked back on a busy weekend that saw Killimer’s Munster dream shattered on

1.20:20-1.35:20 - CDSL PRO Dean Russell debated the wafer thin margins between success and defeat as Avenue United edged into the last 32 in the FAI Junior Cup whereas Newmarket Celtic bowed out of the Munster Junior Cup. Their league showdown and a full list of domestic fixtures are discussed in all four divisions.

1.35:20 - Round Up of FAI Awards, Under 21 Hurling Finals, Rugby

Champion Chatter - Season 02 Episode 44

0:00-5:21 - Intro

5:21-33:14 - Clonlara and Corofin edged through to first ever Munster Club Hurling Finals, with Clon coach Ger O’Connell on the line alongside analyst Kevin McNamara to look over a Super Sunday of club action for the Banner County.

33:14-1.02:36 - Clare Handball Chairman Tommy Hegarty and one of Clare’s top players Sean Coughlan joined Eoin and James in studio to preview the Irish Nationals being hosted in Clare this weekend for the very first time.

1.02:36-1.13:03 - Killimer’s unprecedented season continues as they defied the odds and conditions to hold off Waterford champions Affane and now host Listowel Emmets in the Semi-Final of the Munster Junior Club Football Championship. Kieran Madigan assesses Killimer’s hopes and also catches up with the concluding stages of the Under 21 Football Championships.

1.13:03-1.37:47 - English Grammar expert Derek Dormer called in to look back on the Munster exploits of St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield, Corofin, Clonlara, Banner and Killimer as well as national awards for three hurlers and one that should have been for Fidelma Marrinan.

1.37:47-1.48:27 - Clare’s exit from the Oscar Tarynor trophy, a catch up of all four domestic divisions and the prospect of exciting away FAI (Avenue) and Munster (Newmarket) Junior Cup ties for the big two are on the agenda for CDSL PRO Dean Russell.

1.48:27 - Round Up of Ogonnelloe Hurling Club’s Race Night, Under 21 Hurling Finals, Rugby Fixtures and Athletics success for the county. 

Champion Chatter - Season 02 Episode 43

0:00-5:28 - Intro;

5:28-22:53 - A historic week for Laurie Ryan didn’t start according to plan as Banner Ladies were defeated in Sunday’s Munster Senior Club Final by Ballymacarbry. However, the Ennis native is hoping to bounce back and lead Athlone Town to a FAI Women’s Cup crown this Sunday when taking on holders Shelbourne in the Tallaght Stadium (3pm);

22:53-38:23 - A less than Super Sunday for Clare football in Cork saw Cratloe and Kilmihil exit their respective Munster Championships, with Kieran Madigan assessing both performances along with previewing Killimer’s first foray into provincial action this Saturday;

38:23-1.00:55 - Miunster Finals for three hurling representatives are tantalisingly on offer this weekend when Clonlara, Corofin and Banner take on derby semi-final showdowns against Kiladangan, Dromin-Athlacca and Feenagh/Kilmeedy respectively. Ger O’Connell and Kevin McNamara look ahead to what could be a memorable weekend;

1.00:55-1.15:08 - Eoin and James are joined on the line by Clare Youths Manager and CDSL PRO Dean Russell who reflected on a disappointing home reverse for Clare’s Youth side while looking forward to a must-win Oscar Traynor tie against Kerry this Sunday. A perfect Munster weekend allied to plenty of drama in all four domestic divisions capped off another hectic week for Clare Soccer;

1.15:08 -1.39:22 - Freelance Reporter Derek Dormer went back to school to learn how to pronounce ‘Drom In Ath Lacca’ ahead of a busy weekend of provincial fare for Clonlara, Corofin, Banner and St Joseph’s Doora/Barefield as well as the U-21A, B and C Hurling Semi-Finals while also analysing Truagh-Clonlara and Banner Ladies Munster Senior Championship defeats;

1.39:22- Round Up of Handball news, U-16 Camogie Finals, Under 21 Hurling Semi-Final fixtures and a catch-up of rugby results and fixtures.

Champion Chatter - Season 02 Episode 42

0:00-5:18 - Intro;

5:18-24:53 - A truly memorable season for Chloe Moloney finishes this Saturday when Peamount United collect the Women’s National League cup, coming only days after being honoured on the Intermediate Ladies Football Team of the Year. The West Clare star speaks with Eoin and James on Peamount, Clare and the prospect of Champions League football in 2024;

24:53-34:26 - Ahead of Banner Ladies latest Munster Senior A Final showdown with chief rivals Ballymacarbry, Eoin and James speak with one of the perennial Waterford champions’ most decorated players Michelle Ryan on their new-look side and their familiarity with the Clare champions over the past twelve years;

34:26-55:51 - Corofin and Banner’s Munster hurling triumph’s are reviewed with regular guest Derek Dormer who also looked ahead to major provincial showdowns for Banner Ladies and Truagh-Clonlara this weekend;

55:51-1.15:27 - Football analyst Kieran Madigan returns, fresh from watching the Cork Senior and Intermediate Football deciders, to preview Cratloe and Kilmihil’s trips to the Rebel County this Sunday;

1.15:27-1.34:59 - Avenue United are the sole Clare side remaining in the FAI Junior Cup after dethroning champions Newmarket Celtic. The Clare Youths, the Munster Junior Cup and a full schedule of league action are also on the agenda as CDSL PRO Dean Russell joined the lads;

1.41:14- Round Up of U-21 Hurling and Football Championships, Coach Education courses, domestic rugby and Post-Primary hurling Championships including Friday’s Dean Ryan Cup Final for St Flannan’s College.

Champion Chatter - Season 02 Episode 42

0:00-5:18 - Intro;

5:18-24:53 - A truly memorable season for Chloe Moloney finishes this Saturday when Peamount United collect the Women’s National League cup, coming only days after being honoured on the Intermediate Ladies Football Team of the Year. The West Clare star speaks with Eoin and James on Peamount, Clare and the prospect of Champions League football in 2024;

24:53-34:26 - Ahead of Banner Ladies latest Munster Senior A Final showdown with chief rivals Ballymacarbry, Eoin and James speak with one of the perennial Waterford champions’ most decorated players Michelle Ryan on their new-look side and their familiarity with the Clare champions over the past twelve years;

34:26-55:51 - Corofin and Banner’s Munster hurling triumph’s are reviewed with regular guest Derek Dormer who also looked ahead to major provincial showdowns for Banner Ladies and Truagh-Clonlara this weekend;

55:51-1.15:27 - Football analyst Kieran Madigan returns, fresh from watching the Cork Senior and Intermediate Football deciders, to preview Cratloe and Kilmihil’s trips to the Rebel County this Sunday;

1.15:27-1.34:59 - Avenue United are the sole Clare side remaining in the FAI Junior Cup after dethroning champions Newmarket Celtic. The Clare Youths, the Munster Junior Cup and a full schedule of league action are also on the agenda as CDSL PRO Dean Russell joined the lads;

1.41:14- Round Up of U-21 Hurling and Football Championships, Coach Education courses, domestic rugby and Post-Primary hurling Championships including Friday’s Dean Ryan Cup Final for St Flannan’s College.

Champion Chatter - Season 02 Episode 41

0:00-6:50 - Intro;

6:50-31:09 - Eoin & James are joined in studio by Truagh-Clonlara’ joint-winning captains Michelle Caulfield and Laura Foley to reflect on their remarkable journey to a first ever Clare Senior Camogie title on Saturday and sample the buzz that is currently surging through Clonlara;

31:09-51:20 - Newmarket Celtic are not only FAI Junior Cup champions but now All-Ireland champions following their penalty shoot-out President’s Cup victory of Dergview in Home Farm on Saturday. The club’s talismanic captain Eoin Hayes looks back over an unprecedented six months of continuous highs while firmly remaining grounded for their crunch FAI Junior Cup derby defence against Avenue Utd this Sunday;

51:20-1.07:14 - Clare Youths Manager and CDSL PRO Dean Russell joined in on the soccer conversation as Avenue Utd, Fairgreen Celtic and Manus Celtic maintained their provincial push while it’s the turn of the FAI Cup this weekend along with crunch matches in all four domestic divisions;

1.07:14-1.41:14 - Freelance Reporter Derek Dormer arrived in studio to discuss extra-time heroics for the Banner Ladies and Killimer while there were also major championship victories for Truagh-Clonlara (Senior A Camogie), Clarecastle/Ballyea (Senior B Camogie) and Corofin (Premier Junior B Football);

1.41:14- Round Up of underage GAA finals, domestic rugby and good news for Irish Rugby International Edel McMahon and professional cyclist Imogen Cotter.