In this special episode, Harry Minogue and Sensei Brian Moloney. Together, they bring nearlya century of combined training across Karate, Kobudo, Kung Fu, Kickboxing, Kenjutsu, self-defence, meditation, and more.

We explore the rich history of martial arts in Limerick, from the small local clubs of the 1970s to the thriving community that exists today. Harry shares insights into the evolution of training in the city, while Brian takes us through his extraordinary 40-year journey training across Europe and Japan under world-class masters.

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I chatted with Clara McGann, who is currently writing a comprehensive history of Breska Rovers AFC and its predecessor, All Blacks AFC. Clara’s project aims to bring together the stories, documents, and personal accounts that shaped the club over the decades, all in time for its 50th Anniversary in 2027.

Throughout our chat, Clara shares her vision for the book and the wide range of voices she hopes to include—former players, managers, supporters, and anyone connected to the club, whether directly or through family ties. She also discusses the materials she’s gathering, from photographs and match reports to newspaper clippings and handwritten memories, all of which will help piece together a full and authentic narrative.

If you’re listening and have a story to share or materials that might help bring this history to life, Clara would love to hear from you.

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I'm joined by Miguel Lourenço Pereira author of Bring Me That Horizon: A Journey to the Soul of Portuguese Football, to chat through his book that's a quest into the heart and soul of Portuguese football, with exclusive opinions by some of the world’s leading sportswriters and journalists, including Simon Kuper, Sid Lowe, Marti Perarnau and many more.

This is a journey into Portugal’s history, day-to-day life, gastronomy, culture, and sporting world that’s perfect for football fans looking to understand Portugal’s football heritage beyond Ronaldo and Mourinho.

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