Sport Stories: Michael Carruth

Final of the Con & Annie Kirby Memorial 2025

Season 1 • Sat 19 Apr • 54m

Kindly sponsored by JP & Noreen McManus, the event runs each year in memory of Noreen's parents, Con and Annie Kirby, and offers over €150,000 in Greyhound Racing prizemoney and €20,000 to be shared amongst six lucky finalist Limerick GAA Clubs.

Sport Stories: Keith Treacy

Season 2 • Sun 05 Jan • 48m

The former Republic of Ireland midfielder talks about his life in professional football and his battles with addiction.

Sport Stories: Ellen Keane

Season 2 • Fri 27 Dec • 44m

The five-time Paralympian tells us about her life as an elite swimmer and her journey to gold in Rio 2016.

Sport Stories: Eamon Dunphy

Tue 24 Sep • 2h

In the latest episode of Sport Stories, Tommy Martin chats with the indomitable Eamon Dunphy about his childhood, his life as a footballer and his successful career as a journalist, radio host and TV pundit.

Sport Stories: Dermot Gallagher

Mon 23 Sep • 55m

In the latest episode of Sport Stories, Tommy Martin catches up with former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher. Dermot tells his story from growing up in Ringsend to becoming one of the most recognisable officials in England’s top flight.

Sport Stories: Mick McCarthy Part Two

Thu 19 Sep • 54m

In the second part of this fascinating discussion, Mick McCarthy opens up about life as a manager, taking the Ireland job twice, the 2002 World Cup and the infamous relationship with Roy Keane.

Sport Stories: Mick McCarthy Part One

Wed 18 Sep • 53m

One of the most prominent figures in Irish football history, Mick McCarthy sits down with Tommy Martin for an in-depth, honest conversation. In part one of this series, the former Man City, Celtic and Republic of Ireland defender discusses his playing days including the glory years of Ireland’s World Cup campaigns.

Sport Stories: Philly McMahon

Tue 17 Sep • 59m

In the latest episode of Sport Stories, 8 time All Ireland winner Philly McMahon talks us through his journey of self-sacrifice, sense of identity, personal tragedy and an insatiable desire for success giving a fascinating insight into life as a player on a team who many regard as the greatest of all time.

Sport Stories: Paul McGrath Part 2

Tue 27 Aug • 58m

Paul McGrath played at three major tournaments throughout Ireland’s golden era.

Sport Stories: Paul McGrath Part 1

Thu 22 Aug • 59m

One of Ireland’s greatest ever footballers opens up in a powerful in-depth interview about his life and a career that took him from St. Pat’s to Manchester United, racism, and his bond with Jack Charlton.