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.

Waterford FC make the trip up to Dalymount Park this Friday once again, this time in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division, looking to take another step toward guaranteed Premier Division status for next season.

Odhrán caught up with midfielder Noah Mawene and Waterford Head Coach Graham Coughlan ahead of the fixture.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra, Odhrán is joined by former Ireland international Karen Duggan 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.

On this episode of SportsBeat Xtra:

• Villa FC picked up a hugely important 4-nil win over CK United at Connors Park on Tuesday, in what is now proving to be a budding South East rivalry. Odhrán caught up with both camps after the fixture.

• In the space of a few weeks, Tipperary’s Róisín Howard was nominated for a 2026 Camogie All-Star award and put in a player of the match performance in Cahir’s Tipperary Senior Ladies Football Final win over Moyle Rovers. Odhrán spoke with her about all that success and much more.

• Waterford FC are through to their first FAI Cup final in 22 years following a 2-nil victory over Bohemians at Dalymount Park. Odhrán heard from manager Graham Coughlan, captain Pádraig Amond and goalkeeper Stephen McMullan.

Waterford FC are through to their first FAI Cup final in 22 years following a 2-nil victory over Bohemians at Dalymount Park. Odhrán spoke with Blues manager Graham Coughlan, captain Padraig Amond and goalkeeper Stephen McMullan following the result.

From Camogie All-Star nominations to ladies football championship success, Cahir’s Róisín Howard has a plethora of brilliant success stories throughout her long-standing dual career, which has seen her represent her county in both football and camogie.

Odhrán spoke with Róisín earlier in the week about her recent success with Cahir and to look back on her career to date.