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The RCB Sports Show

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This week, Clare sports reporter Seamus Hayes joins Adrian O’Connor to discuss Cork’s landmark 2025 Hurling League final win — ending a 27-year wait. We dive into Clare Cup and Cusack Cup football, including Doonbeg’s solid win over Naomh Eoin, Kilrush Shamrocks’ victory against O’Curry’s, and Killimer’s strong showing over St Senan’s. Plus, we celebrate Ennis/Kilrush women’s rugby with their impressive weekend win over Enniskillan. All that and more from the heart of South West Clare sport!

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Mick O’Dwyer R.I.P

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GAA legend Mick O’Dwyer has passed away at the age of 88, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Gaelic football that spanned decades and touched counties across Ireland – including Clare.

Best known for leading Kerry to an incredible eight All-Ireland titles as manager, O’Dwyer was a transformative figure in the sport. But his influence reached far beyond his native county. In 2013, at the age of 77, O’Dwyer took on the role of Clare senior football manager – a move that brought excitement and national attention to the Banner County.

Though his time in Clare was brief, it marked the final chapter of a legendary inter-county management career. His arrival brought belief, professionalism, and a lift in standards that inspired both players and supporters.
GAA President Jarlath Burns paid tribute, saying Mick O’Dwyer would be warmly remembered in Clare, alongside other counties he managed, for the energy and knowledge he brought to the game.
O’Dwyer’s contribution to Clare may have been short-lived, but his impact was lasting – a final act from one of Gaelic football’s greatest minds.
Mick O’Dwyer – a true giant of the GAA, remembered fondly in Clare and beyond.

[By Adrian O’Connor]


Mick O’Dwyer interviewed in December 2012 for the RCB Sports Show by Niomh Madigan and Paul Kenny.


The RCB Sports Show

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The RCB Sports Show Presented by Adrain O’Connor with Clare Sports Writer Seamus Hayes as they chat about Clare’s win against Limerick in the National Hurling League, and James Sexton brings all the athletics news and Results.

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In this weeks RCB Sports show, Adrian O’ Connor gives a tribute to the late Bishop Willie Walsh who coached the St Flannan’s hurling team to five Dr Harty Cups. Later in the show, Seamus Hayes and Adrian go thru the weeks sports news from Clare’s defeat to Wexford in the Alliance Hurling League, Clare Ladies taking their 3rd success win in the Camogie beating Wexford away, West Clare outfit Naomh Eoin taking the win from Kildysart in the O’ Gorman cup. Adrian and Seamus review Irelands defeat against Wales in the 3rd round of the Six Nations. Adrian discusses the Sam Prendergast and Jack Crowley debate..Young rookie vs the experienced Munster fly half. And Seamus Hayes talks to Adrian about Bishop Willie Walsh and his work in Clare hurling.

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It’s 2025 and we’re already back to our winning ways here in Clare with St Flannan’s College stealing a win over Middleton to seal a spot in the TUS Dr. Harty Cup Hurling Semi-Final. Adrian O’ Connor and Clare sports reporter, Seamus Hayes bring you the latest news on Hurling, Football, Rugby and more each Monday evening at 6pm and if you miss the broadcast you can listen back to the podcasts on the RCB.ie website. Contact with your local events or sports news.

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In our last RCB Sports Show for 2024, Adrian O’ Connor chats with Seamus Hayes as the look back on a great year for Clare GAA and South West Clare Hurling, Camogie and Football. Adrian also chats with James Sexton as the look at all the results from Sundays inter Club Championship Relay’s and Novice B Cross Country in Lees Road Ennis. From myself and everyone here at the RCB Sports Show, have a wonderful Christmas and a happy new year. See you in 2025. 

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The RCB Sports show presented by Adrian O’Connor. On today’s Sports Show Adrian speaks to Clare Athletics reporter James Sexton, and Clare sports writer Seamus Hayes.

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Live Election Count Coverage from Treacys West County Hotel.

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General Election count 2024 live coverage brought to you in conjuction with Scariff Bay Community Radio from The West County Hotel, Ennis spanning Saturday and Sunday (30/11-01/12).

Electorate : 96,398
Votes : 61,366
Invalid : 459
Valid : 60,907
Quota : 12,182


Video Sting by Adrian O’Connor.



Join our live simulcast with Scariff Bay Community Radio from The West County Hotel in Ennis. http://rcb.ie/listen-live/ for analysis commentary and live updates on the election count.

RCB Sports Show

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In this weeks RCB Sports show, Adrian chats with Clare Athletics reporter, James Sexton. James brings us all the news and results from last Saturdays Munster Cross County Championships held in St Flannan’s college in Ennis. Later in the show Adrian and Seamus Hayes look at the latest news in Irish Rugby with success from Munster and Leinster. The lads bring you all the news from Hurling, Camogie and Football across Clare and across the island.

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RCB Sports Show presented by Adrian O’Connor with Clare sports reprter Seamus Hayes.
In this weeks RCB Sports show we start with Athletics as James Sexton chats with Adrian about the National Cross Country Championships in Tramore last Sunday. Later in the show Adrian chats with Seamus Hayes about Truagh-Clonlara’s win over Dublin side, St Vincent’s in the All Ireland club camogie semi-final last Sunday. The banner women now look at the first ever All Ireland Camogie final in Croke Park on the 15th of December. 

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Live Simulcast with SBCR from The West County Hotel

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Congratulations to all successful candidates.
Special thanks to our sister station over in East Clare , Scariff Bay Community Radio

Electorate : 96,398
Votes : 61,366
Invalid : 459
Valid : 60,907
Quota : 12,182

Timmy Dooley(FF) ELECTED
Cathal Crowe TD (FF) ELECTED
Joe Cooney (FG) ELECTED:
Donna McGettigan(SF) ELECTED

Sixeenth Count:
Joe Cooney(FG) ELECTED:(+ 1110 ) 10790
Donna McGettigan(SF) ELECTED :(+ 810 ) 10803
Leonora Carey (FG) (+ 1,592) 8,462

Join our live simulcast with Scariff Bay Community Radio from The West County Hotel in Ennis. http://rcb.ie/listen-live/ for analysis commentary and live updates on the election count.