On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán sat down with Waterford FC COO Richy Walsh as the Blues prepare behind the scenes for their first appearance in the FAI Cup final since 2004. Richy also spoke on the club's turnaround since the appointment of Graham Coughlan as Waterford Head Coach and on the importance of keeping star striker Tommy Lonergan at the club, with heavy interest from rival clubs during the summer transfer window.

Former Ireland international Karen Duggan joined the show following the Girls in Green's convincing 12-0 aggregate victory over Kazakhstan to book their place in the 2027 World Cup Qualifier final against Poland.

And Carlow's Róisín Bailey and Sara Doyle both received nominations for this year's LGFA Junior Players' Player of the Year Award following superb contributions for the Carlow Ladies Footballers throughout the 2026 season.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán sat down with Waterford FC COO Richy Walsh as the Blues prepare behind the scenes for their first appearance in the FAI Cup final since 2004. Richy also spoke on the club's turnaround since the appointment of Graham Coughlan as Waterford Head Coach and on the importance of keeping star striker Tommy Lonergan at the club, with heavy interest from rival clubs during the summer transfer window.

Carlow' Róisín Bailey and Sara Doyle both received nominations for this year's LGFA Junior Players' Player of the Year Award following superb contributions for the Carlow Ladies Footballers throughout the 2026 season.

Odhrán caught up with both of the players after the announcement.