The Final Whistle

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The Final Whistle is broadcast every Thursday on Ocean FM from 8-9 pm and looks at the main local and national sports stories of the week. You can contribute to the programme too by text/WhatsApp 083 3500530. The programme is also available as a podcast each week.

  1. 14 H FA

    The Final Whistle podcast 07/05/2026

    The Tailteann Cup begins for Sligo this Sunday, with Tipperary the visitors to Markievicz Park. We’ll hear from Eamonn O’Hara on Sligo’s search for consistency, and from Luke Towey on the players need to perform. Sligo’s hurlers have a Nickey Rackard Cup showdown with Mayo on Saturday. A win would set them up for a semi-final against New York. Four Sligo-Leitrim soccer clubs will contest Connacht cup finals this weekend. We get a sense of the anticipation in Ballymote Celtic. They’re the first Sligo-Leitrim team to make a men's Connacht final for eight years The women’s teams have been reaching provincial deciders for fun in recent seasons.... Three of them are in finals this weekend. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min

  2. 30 APR

    The Final Whistle podcast 30/04/2026

    Sligo Rovers say the time has come to re-examine how the club is funded and run. Officials say the days of relying so heavily on community fundraising and a volunteer-led club administration are no longer sustainable. So, what are the alternatives? We’ll discuss with club chairman Tommy Higgins. Leiitrim women’s gaelic footballers take on Roscommon in Sunday’s Connacht LGFA intermediate football final. Manager Jonny Garrity will assess their chances. We’ve Dessie Sloyan on Sligo’s Tailteann Cup round 1 clash with Tipperary. If there is an club volunteer or unsung hero worthy of recognigation in your local GAA club, Eirgrid wants to hear rom you. Sinead Dooley will tell us about the Community Heories competition for 2026. Plus - Ballyshannon Badminton Club has been named as Ulster’s Club of the Year. Chris Young will tell us about the sport’s recent revival in the town. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min

  3. 24 APR

    The Final Whistle podcastt 23/04/2026

    Do Leitrim have any chance against Galway this weekend? "There’s always a chance," says Martin McGowan. We’ll talk Saturday’s Conancht football semi-final in detail. Saturday is also a huge day for Sligo rugby. The men’s senior team play UL Bohs in their Division 2B promotion final. Ken O’Neill attempt a drop at goal on Sligo’s chances. Plus, are you one of those people who love to try a triathlon? Then, maybe your time has come... Sligo Triathlon Club are in studio to tell us about their men’s Try-a-Tri series next month. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min
  4. The Final Whistle 09/04/2026 - Golf's West of Ireland 2026

    9 APR

    The Final Whistle 09/04/2026 - Golf's West of Ireland 2026

    We take a listen back to the closing stages of this week’s Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland Golf Championship at Co Sligo Golf Club. Tuesday’s final brought together, 19 year old Mark Cadden from Roganstown Golf Club near Swords and Warrenpoints Colm Campbell who was beaten in last year’s final – and was hoping to go one better this time around. Coming up, we’ll listen to the In the Clubhouse podcast, which was our review of each day’s play. But first let's hear the dramatic closing moments of the final itself on Tuesday afternoon – as described by the Ocean FM Sport commentary team of Shane Flanagan, Kevin Flanagan and first Robbie Fitzpatick. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    42 min

  5. 27 MAR

    The Final Whistle podcast 26/03/2026

    On this week's programme:  Donegal captain Michael Langan on facing Kerry at Croke Park for the first time since last July’s All-Ireland final. Sligo hurling manager Tom Hennessy on Saturday's Division 4 league final against Longford at Markievicz Park. Plus - Leitrim and Sligo women’s gaelic footballers go head-to-head in Sunday’s national league semi-final. We’ll hear from both managers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    49 min

  6. 12 MAR

    The Final Whistle podcast 12/03/2026

    It's our season preview of the new women's League of Ireland Premier Division season. Sligo Rovers begin their season at home to Athlone Town this Saturday. Austin O'Callaghan chats with new Rovers head coach Gavin Hughes, team captain Emma Hansberry, vice-captain Leah Kelly, Alana Doherty, Keela Scanlon, Mairead McIntyre and Ella Karolack. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    40 min

  7. 5 MAR

    The Final Whistle podcast 05/03/2026

    Donegal remain unbeaten in Division 1 of the National Football League following last Sunday's 1-17 to 0-20 draw with Galway in Ballyshannon. The home side came from seven points down to rescue a point - and they did it with 14 players for much of the second half, between Michael Langan's black card and Stephen McMenamin's red (for two yellows). Paddy McGill reflects on the day's events in the company of Pauric McShea, Brian McEniff and Peter Campbell. Plus - there's team reaction from manager Jim McGuinness and corner-back Eoghan Ban Gallagher. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    41 min

  8. 18 FEB

    The Final Whistle podcast 12/02/2026

    On this week's programme: We hear from the two Sligo footballers who lifted All-Ireland intervarsities football titles in Dublin this week - Reflected glow for Curry and St Molaise Gaels GAA Clubs. Donegal manager Jim McGuinness was the special guest at the recent Leitrim Gaels Celebration Dinner Dance. He presented the winners medals to the history making county champions. Co Sligo Golf Club is getting ready for the 2026 Connolly Motor Group West of Ireland this Easter. We’ll tee the championship up with tournament director Enda Lonergan and the club captains. Plus - we’ll hear from the younger generation of driver competing in this Sunday’s Yeats Ridge Forestry Rally around Sligo and Leitrim. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    45 min
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Descrizione

The Final Whistle is broadcast every Thursday on Ocean FM from 8-9 pm and looks at the main local and national sports stories of the week. You can contribute to the programme too by text/WhatsApp 083 3500530. The programme is also available as a podcast each week.

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    OceanFM Ireland
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  • Anni di attività
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