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Virgin Media Sport Stories

Virgin Media Sport Stories

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In-depth detailed discussions with some of the greatest names in Irish sport on their careers and life away from the sport.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Virgin Media Sport Stories episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Virgin Media Sport Stories for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Virgin Media Sport Stories episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Virgin Media Sport Stories - Sheamus

Sheamus

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01/04/24 • 22 min

WWE superstar Sheamus sits down with Will Dalton to share his incredible story and rise from amateur wrestling in town halls around Ireland to the very top of the WWE.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Michael Carruth

Michael Carruth

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01/06/25 • 46 min

Michael Carruth sits down with Tommy Martin to talk about his life inside and outside of the boxing ring. From growing up as a triplet to that faithful night in 1992 when he became the first Irishman to win an Olympic Gold medal in boxing.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Ellen Keane

Ellen Keane

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01/07/25 • 42 min

Five-time Paralympian Ellen Keane sits down with Will Dalton to look back on her incredible career in the water including that Gold medal at Tokyo 2020 as well as growing up as a girl with a physical disability in Ireland.


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Virgin Media Sport Stories - John Aldridge | Part 2

John Aldridge | Part 2

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07/06/23 • 43 min

Republic of Ireland and Liverpool legend John Aldridge sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his brilliant career. In Part 2, Aldo looks back on his brilliant international career. From his first meeting with Jack Charlton 1986 to his retirement ten years later, and Euro 88, Italia 90 and USA 94 in between, there are some wonderful stories from Ireland's halcyon days on the international stage. His spell with Real Sociedad is also discussed as well as his time as player, player-manager and then manager at Tranmere Rovers.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - John Aldridge | Part 1

John Aldridge | Part 1

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06/27/23 • 46 min

Republic of Ireland and Liverpool legend John Aldridge sits down with Tommy Martin to look back on his brilliant career. In Part 1, Aldo talks about his humble beginnings in football, from non-league sides around Merseyside to signing for Newport County before a great spell at Oxford United and landing his dream move to his beloved Liverpool. In a club career that included so many highs, the horrors of Hillsborough are also discussed.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Philly McMahon

Philly McMahon

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01/11/23 • 46 min

Former Dublin footballer Philly McMahon discusses his journey of self-sacrifice, his sense of identity and the impact of personal tragedy on his career.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Eamon Dunphy

Eamon Dunphy

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01/10/23 • 45 min

Tommy Martin chats with the indomitable Eamon Dunphy about his childhood, his life as a footballer and his successful career as a journalist, radio host and TV pundit.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Dermot Gallagher

Dermot Gallagher

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01/06/23 • 46 min

Tommy Martin meets former Premier League referee Dermot Gallagher, who discusses growing up in Ringsend before becoming one of the most recognisable officials in English football.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Roddy Collins

Roddy Collins

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01/05/23 • 47 min

Roddy 'The Rodfather' Collins sits down with Tommy Martin to discuss love, family and his tumultuous career dedicated to the beautiful game.

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Virgin Media Sport Stories - Sport Stories: Kenneth Egan

Sport Stories: Kenneth Egan

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08/31/21 • 45 min

Kenneth Egan became an Irish sporting hero after winning a silver medal in boxing at the 2008 Beijing Olympics. However, what was the highlight of his boxing career soon resulted in some real lows as Egan struggled with alcohol addiction and his new found fame following his return from the Games. He sits down with Bernard O'Toole here to discuss his life in boxing going back to his childhood in Clondalkin, the his journey to the Olympics and the difficulties he faced afterwards.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Virgin Media Sport Stories have?

Virgin Media Sport Stories currently has 28 episodes available.

What topics does Virgin Media Sport Stories cover?

The podcast is about Irish, Horse Racing, Gaa, Ireland, Rugby, Football, Podcasts, Sport, Sports, Soccer and Interviews.

What is the most popular episode on Virgin Media Sport Stories?

The episode title 'John Aldridge | Part 2' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Virgin Media Sport Stories?

The average episode length on Virgin Media Sport Stories is 40 minutes.

How often are episodes of Virgin Media Sport Stories released?

Episodes of Virgin Media Sport Stories are typically released every 4 days, 10 hours.

When was the first episode of Virgin Media Sport Stories?

The first episode of Virgin Media Sport Stories was released on Oct 9, 2020.

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