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Mayo · April 13, 2026

Local runner represents Ireland at World Mountain Running Championships

A runner from the Shannonside FM coverage area competed for Ireland at the 2023 World Mountain Running Championships in Austria, completing an 85km race with 6,

Mayo · April 13, 2026

Irish trail runner dominates CCC race in Chamonix Alps

A local ultra-runner competed in the prestigious CCC (Courmayeur-Champex-Chamonix) race, a 104km mountain race across France, Italy, and Switzerland that is con

Mayo · April 13, 2026

Runner competed in CCC ultra-race across France, Switzerland and Italy

A local trail runner has competed in the CCC (Courmayeur Champé Chamonix) race, a renowned 104km ultra-distance trail running event that crosses Courmayeur in I

Galway · April 13, 2026

Easter craft fair comes to Annaghdown with 14 local artisans

The Annaghdown ICA Guild is hosting an Easter craft fair featuring 14 local handcraft makers selling unique, handmade gifts. The event takes place at the Anne D

Galway · April 13, 2026

Annaghdown ICA Guild welcomes new members, celebrates 37-strong community

The Annaghdown ICA Guild, with 37 active members, is actively recruiting new members to join their Monday evening meetings. Beyond hosting events, the guild is

Galway · April 13, 2026

Local zero-alcohol beverage company launches nationally with major retailer deals

A new Irish zero-alcohol gin and tonic alternative company, established in 2024, has launched products in Super Value stores across the west and northwest and i

Galway · April 13, 2026

GAA mourns death of legendary manager John O'Mahony

John O'Mahony, one of Gaelic football's greatest managers, has passed away after a battle with cancer. O'Mahony won eight Connacht titles (more than any other m

Galway · April 13, 2026

Local drinks producer launches zero-alcohol GNT brand

A local business has launched a zero-alcohol GNT (gin and tonic style) drink available in four flavors: Lemon, Bluemond, Blood Orange, and Berry Pink. The produ

Arva · April 13, 2026

Arva Agricultural Show celebrates 60 years this Sunday

The 60th annual Arva Agricultural Show takes place on Sunday, 28th in County Cavan. The event features livestock classes (cattle, sheep, horses, ponies, goats),

Arva · April 13, 2026

Arva sheep wins national media attention in 'best dressed' competition

Last year's winner of Arva Agricultural Show's new 'best dressed animal' class was a sheep on a leash, which gained media coverage in national publications incl

Arva · April 13, 2026

Best-dressed sheep steals show, makes national newspaper

A creative new class at Arva Agricultural Show for best-dressed animals proved hugely popular, with a sheep dressed in a woolly jumper and on a leash winning th

Kingscourt · April 13, 2026

Longford family business wins local enterprise award after 40 years

A Longford-based truck body building and van racking company has won a county enterprise award after operating successfully since 1987. The family business, whi

Bailieborough · April 13, 2026

Young Cavan musician releases sepsis awareness song

Clara Carlin, a young musician from Bailieborough, County Cavan, has written and recorded a song titled 'Could It Be Sepsis?' promoting sepsis awareness. The so

Templeport · April 13, 2026

Saint Aiden: Early bishop with deep Cavan roots celebrated this week

The diocese celebrates the feast of Saint Aiden, the first bishop of Ferns, who had close connections to the Diocese of Kilmore. Aiden was born on Inish Brechfe

Templeport · April 13, 2026

Saint Aiden: ancient bishop with Cavan connections

A detailed historical segment explores the life of Saint Aiden, the first bishop of the Diocese of Ferns, who had strong connections to the Diocese of Kilmore.

Virginia · April 13, 2026

78th Virginia Show set for August 21st with expanded biodiversity focus

The Virginia Show, one of Ireland's premier agricultural events, takes place on August 21st in County Cavan. This year marks the 78th edition and features expan

Virginia · April 13, 2026

78th Virginia Show set for August 21st with biodiversity focus

The Virginia Show, one of Ireland's premier agricultural events, takes place on August 21st this year. Featuring over 200 competitions including the prestigious

Cavan · April 13, 2026

Energy conference for farmers explores opportunities for rural sector

An upcoming energy conference designed specifically for farmers will be held next week in the Shannonside and Northern Sound region. The conference will feature

Cavan · April 13, 2026

AgriVu explores Mercosur trade deal from Brazilian agricultural perspective

Noel Murphy brings unique insight to ongoing Mercosur trade discussions, having recently visited Brazil. The segment examines the trade deal from a Brazilian fa

Cavan · April 13, 2026

Canadian mineral supplement company launches Irish operations

A Canada-based company specializing in injectable trace mineral supplements for cattle has launched its domestic Irish operations after establishing itself in t

Cavan · April 13, 2026

Injectable minerals improve cattle fertility and compact calving rates

Research shows that injectable mineral supplements administered to cattle during the pre-breeding period significantly improve fertility outcomes and help achie

Cavan · April 13, 2026

Canadian mineral supplement company launches in Irish cattle market

A Canada-based company specialising in injectable trace mineral supplements for cattle has officially launched its products in the Irish domestic market after o

Cavan · April 13, 2026

Mineral deficiency affects 58% of national cattle herd during calving season

Agricultural experts highlight that mineral status in cattle drops significantly during the critical pre-breeding period, with copper and zinc deficiencies affe

Cavan · April 13, 2026

RTE mobile studio broadcast from Cavan in 1980 and 1987

During the 1980s, RTE operated a mobile studio that visited local towns for community radio broadcasts. Cavan hosted the mobile studio twice: in October 1980 (1

Cavan · April 13, 2026

Bishop Paul celebrates mass in four deaneries with hospitality

Bishop Paul held celebratory Masses in the four deaneries of the diocese in November, with hospitality provided afterwards. The speaker notes this was part of c

Cavan · April 13, 2026

Reverend Gary Carvel to discuss recent Holy Land visit

Reverend Gary Carvel will be interviewed during the programme about his recent visit to the Holy Land. The speaker notes that visits to the Holy Land may be sca

Cavan · April 13, 2026

Lucy Omora presents 'Remembering Saint Aiden' peace segment

Lucy Omora will present a special segment titled 'Remembering Saint Aiden' (also Saint Mogh) during the programme, exploring the life and legacy of this importa

Cavan · April 13, 2026

Northeast Sepsis Awareness launches support evening and awareness campaign

The Northeast Sepsis Awareness group, founded by Hannah Tormi and Katrina Flanagan following personal experiences with sepsis, is hosting a support evening on M

Cavan · April 13, 2026

Father Jason Murphy shares Zambia mission work in radio interview

Father Jason Murphy from Kilmore Diocese discussed his 20 years of work supporting projects in Zambia, including bringing young people from Cavan to volunteer t

Cavan · April 13, 2026

Well-known chef Garoid Lynch passes away; tributes flow

Garoid 'Jerry' Lynch, a renowned chef and restaurateur who ran the Old Post Inn in Clover Hill, County Cavan for over 20 years with his wife Tara, has passed aw

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