The Final Whistle podcast 30/04/2026

Sligo Rovers say the time has come to re-examine how the club is funded and run. Officials say the days of relying so heavily on community fundraising and a volunteer-led club administration are no longer sustainable. So, what are the alternatives? We’ll discuss with club chairman Tommy Higgins. Leiitrim women’s gaelic footballers take on Roscommon in Sunday’s Connacht LGFA intermediate football final. Manager Jonny Garrity will assess their chances. We’ve Dessie Sloyan on Sligo’s Tailteann Cup round 1 clash with Tipperary. If there is an club volunteer or unsung hero worthy of recognigation in your local GAA club, Eirgrid wants to hear rom you. Sinead Dooley will tell us about the Community Heories competition for 2026. Plus - Ballyshannon Badminton Club has been named as Ulster’s Club of the Year. Chris Young will tell us about the sport’s recent revival in the town.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.