The Golf Ireland Pod
Episodes
A Chat with Daragh Small. Season Finale!
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Communications and Media manager of Golf Ireland, Daragh Small.Daragh joins to discuss his role at Golf Ireland and also jo...
A Chat with Alan Lauder and members of the Play in Pink initiative.
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Alan Lauder who discusses ecology and how golf courses sometimes get it wrong with biodiversity. He also discusses how golf...
A Chat with Rory Fitzgerald and Jim Young.
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by avid golfer and Samaritans volunteer, Rory Fitzgerald to discuss Golf Irelands partnership with Samaritans and the amazing ...
A Chat with Nick O'Loughlin from The Traitors.
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Nick O'Loughlin who creates golf content online but is most recently knows for appearing on RTE's The Traitors. We ...
A Chat with Majella Moynihan and Gerry McDermott.
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week #GolfLikeMe advocate Majella Moynihan joins me to discuss getting into golf later in life and balancing a golf mad family. Then Dundalk golf...
A Chat with Jonathan Keane!
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by South Of Ireland winner Jonathan Keane to discuss his amazing win at Lahinch.We also check in with his prep for the North Of ...
A Chat with Len & Callum Hall, the father & son celebrating Rory on 18
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Valerie chats to father and son duo Len and Callum Hall, who stole the hearts of the nation after their joyous celebrations by the 18th green at the K...
A Chat with Robert Moran.
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Irish professional Robert Moran joined the podcast to chat about his strong finish at the Irish Challenge last month and to look ahead to th...
A Chat with Roscommon GC Captain, Enda Daly.
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Enda Daly joins the podcast to discuss how playing county football helped his golf and the amazing talent at Roscommon golf club right now.H...
A Chat with Tara Kirwan and Richard Kennedy.
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week #GolfLikeMe advocate Tara Kirwan joins the pod to discuss her journey with golf.Then chair of marketing at Rosslare golf club, Richard Kenne...
A Chat with Paul O'Neill.
14 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week ahead of the AIG Irish Men's Close Championship at Westport golf club, we are joined by Paul O'Neill who is the Golf Operations and ...
A Chat with Cork Golf Club head Pro, Peter Hickey.
07 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Peter Hickey joins us to discuss the Boys and Girls Home Internationals which took place at Cork Golf Club.We also chat about Peters milesto...
A Chat with Ardee Lady Captain, Joanne McShane.
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ardee Lady Captain and Club Children's Officer, Joanne joins the Podcast to discuss her path to captain and how she's enjoying the journey. We...
A Chat with Lahinch Captain, Martin O'Sullivan.
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With the South Of Ireland Championship happening this week we are joined by the Captain of Lahinch golf club, Martin O'Sullivan.We discuss his jou...
A Chat with Sam Power.
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Sam Power who is the Development and Participation Officer at Golf Ireland joins me to discuss the Open. Sam discusses the Road to the Open ...
A Chat with the EGA's Championship Committee Chairman, Yves Hofstetter.
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week the chairman of the EGAs Championship Committee, Yves Hofstetter joins me to discuss the ongoing Team Amateur Championships. We discuss Kill...
A Chat with Eimear McManus ahead of the KPMG Irish Women's Open.
02 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Eimear McManus joins us to discuss the upcoming KPMG Irish Women's Open. We discuss all the Irish golfers in the field and the preparati...
A Chat with Maria Dunne and a Study on the Economic Impact of Golf in Ireland.
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Vagliano GB&I captain, Maria Dunne joins us to discuss the upcoming event and then we are joined by Prof Simon Shibli and Tracy Buny...
A Chat with Orla Foley.
19 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Headfort course director Orla Foley joins us to discuss this weekends Flogas Irish Women’s Amateur Open. Orla is also taking part in the e...
A Chat with Conor Dunne.
13 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Conor Dunne joins us to talk about his recent play at the ISPA Handa Irish Open for Golfers with a disability at Roganstown.We also discuss ...
A Chat with East Of Ireland winner, David Howard and Golf Coach, Ian Stafford.
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by East Of Ireland winner David Howard to discuss his impressive win and his diagnosis of Cystic Fibrosis.We are also joined b...
A Chat with Caolan Rafferty and Shannon Burke.
29 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by defending East Of Ireland champion Caolan Rafferty to discuss him becoming a father and his amazing record at Baltray.ALso ...
A Chat with Jim Mooney and Rosemary Tully for Volunteers week!
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Its Volunteers week at Golf Ireland and to celebrate the new Volunteer Framework, we have two great examples of volunteers who are at the heartbeat of...
A Chat with Stuart Grehan and Bernadette Ui Obain.
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Flogas Irish mens Amateur Open winner Stuart Grehan. We discuss his impressive win and his upcoming season.Then we are join...
A Chat with Dylan Keating and Seapoint Managing Director, Andrew Phelan.
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are previewing the Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship which is taking place at Seapoint Golf Links for the first time.We chat...
A Chat with Lauren Walsh and John Doyle.
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week LET Tour Player, Lauren Walsh joj s to discuss her great start to the season and the Golf Ireland Professional Scheme.Then John Doyle joins ...
A Chat with Cork Golf Club GM, Peter Loughnane.
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Peter Loughnane who is the GM of Cork Golf Club. We discuss the clubs history and the amazing events they are hosting this ...
A Chat with former Team Captain of Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry, Michael Burns.
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Burns join us this week on the Podcast. Michael was team captain when both Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry played on junior teams together. He he...
A Chat with Nathan Murphy about The Masters!
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week Nathan Murphy from Off The Ball joins us to talk about everyone's favourite week, Masters Week. We chat about his trip to Augusta and wh...
Season 3 Kick Off! Mark Wehrly on changes to the WHS and the upcoming Season.
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Season 3 is here and we are delighted to be back. This week we have Golf Ireland's Championships & Rules Director, Mark Wehrly to discuss some...
A Chat with Fiona Scott.
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Fiona Scott who is the Chair of the Development and Support Committee and also a Golf Ireland Board Member. Fiona joins me to discuss the ...
A Chat with Danielle McVeigh.
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week former pro golfer, Danielle McVeigh joins the podcast. We discuss her elite amateur career, her joining the pro ranks only for her to real...
A Chat with Kerry Maher.
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Golf and Fitness online coach, Kerry Maher. We discuss her relationship with golf and her love for fitness.
A chat with Lynette Moore.
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week #GolfLikeMe advocate Lynette Moore joins us to talk about moving from Zambia to Ireland 30 years ago and how golf helped her make friends an...
A Chat with the First Tee Crew!
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Muireann O’Connell, Kayleigh Trappe and Ailbhe Garrihy join the Pod to discuss their incredible experience participating in the First tee...
A Chat with Amy O'Donnell.
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Amy O'Donnell joined us on the pod. Amy is a nutritionist who works on the LET. Amy was also working the recent Curtis Cup and will be t...
A Chat with Ilona Madden.
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Ilona Madden joins us to discuss her love for golf and nutrition. Ilona also discusses her recent decision to join the committee of her loca...
A Chat with Liam Nolan.
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat with Galway Golfer, Liam Nolan. We discuss his recent decision to go pro and look back at what has been an incredible amateur career...
A Chat with Dun Laoghaire Captain, Tom Byrne.
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Dun Laoghaire Captain Tom Byrne ahead of this weekends AIG Irish Men’s Amateur Close Championship. Tom discusses the his...
A Chat with Thomas Higgins.
08 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Roscommon golfer, Thomas Higgins. Thomas is currently playing at the Home Internationals for Ireland and we pick his brain ...
A Chat with Conor Moore.
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Conor Moore aka Conor Sketches joins the podcast to discuss how he started his career and his love for golf. He then discusses his lessons ...
A Chat with Lahinch Chairperson, John Gleeson.
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week John Gleeson joins the Pod to discuss Lahinch golf club and the many amazing events that the club is hosting this year and a look ahead to t...
A Chat with Hughes Norton, Tiger Woods' former Agent.
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Hughes Norton who is known mostly for being the former agent to Tiger Woods and Greg Norman. We dive into his career, getti...
A Chat with Adriana O'Riordan.
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Yoga and Golf enthusiast, Adriana O'Riordan. Adriana discusses her love for yoga and how it can be such a helpful tool...
A Chat with Melanie Green.
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by recent R&A Amateur champion, Melanie Green. We discuss her amazing win at Portmarnock, her mental strength and look ahe...
A Chat with Deborah Madden.
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Deborah Madden who is the Equality, Diversity and Inclusion manager at Golf Ireland. Deborah gives us an insight into the ...
A Chat with Stuart WIlson.
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Stuart Wilson to discuss his stellar amateur career. Stuart won the amateur championship in 2004 and played in two British ...
A Chat with Judithe Allen.
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Judithe Allen. Judithe is a golfer who at the age of 25 was diagnosed with Breast cancer. She talks about her journey incl...
A Chat with Caolan Rafferty and Sarah Banville.
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by East of Ireland winner, Caolan Rafferty to discuss his big win. Then we chat to Golf Irelands Safe Guarding and inclusion ...
A chat with Tony O'Reilly.
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Tony O'Reilly. We discuss his journey that started with a one pound bet and ended with Tony serving a prison sentence d...
A Chat with Paul Kelly.
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week are joined by the captain of the Irish Golfers Disability team, Paul Kelly, to discuss his captaincy and what goes into the selection proces...
A Chat with Matt McClean and Suzanne Thompson.
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by the recently crowned FloGas Irish men's Amateur Champion Matt McClean to discuss his big win. Then Valerie is joined b...
A chat with Paul Coughlan and Flogas Managing Director, John Rooney.
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we talk with Paul Coughlan who is fresh of his win. We are then joined by John Rooney who is the managing director for Flogas to discuss the...
A chat with Conor Purcell.
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by professional golfer, Conor Purcell. Conor discusses his fantastic season so far on the challenge tour and the recent news o...
A chat with Niall MacSweeney.
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Ireland Men’s Golf Captain Niall MacSweeney to discuss his career in golf and the Irish Men's big win at the weekend ...
A chat with Jacqui Hurley.
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jacqui Hurley joins us on the pod this week. A great discussion on how Jacqui got into the broadcasting industry, her love for sport and the enjoymen...
A chat about Chip & Chat.
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Valerie and Stephen are joined on the pod by Diane and Carlie Rosbotham, the mother-daughter duo behind Laganview Golf Centre, which will ho...
A chat with Brendan Lawlor.
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Valerie sits down with golfing superstar Brendan Lawlor to pick his brain. A fantastic conversation with Brendan. Plus a recap of all the ...
A chat with Golf Journalist Brian Keogh and a look ahead to the West of Ireland.
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by Journalist Brian Keogh. We dive into how Brian ended up being a golf journalist, his opinion on the current Pro Golf landsc...
A chat with Sinead Bradbury on sports nutrition.
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week we are joined by sports nutritionist Sinead Bradbury. We discuss the differences between working with teams and individuals and how golfers ...
A chat with Sara Byrne.
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sara Byrne joins the Pod this week to discuss life in Miami, how she got into golf and her incredible form over the past year.
A chat with David Shiel and Peter Gaffney.
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Stephen chats to David Shiel about his busy few months and the upcoming season. Then Valerie chats to Peter Gaffney about writing golf book...
A new season starts! Interviews with Emma Fleming and Sinead McGrath.
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are delighted to be back for year 2 of the Golf Ireland Pod and Stephen has a co-host this year with the amazing Valerie Wheeler joining the team. ...
End of Year highlights and Interview with Liam Grehan.
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Its the last episode of the Golf Ireland Pod for 2023. What a year its been and I go through some of the many highlights from an exceptional year. I ...
Interview with Gareth McNeilly.
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I am joined by Gareth McNeilly to discuss his journey in golf and the exciting future for Golfers with a Disability in Ireland. We also di...
Q School Qualifications and Interview with Anna Dawson.
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We have Q School qualifications to recap plus first caps were handed out at Golf Ireland HQ. I am then joined by Anna Dawson to discuss her amazing s...
High Performance Squads Announced plus Interview with Mark Wehrly.
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we chat about the exciting announcement of the 2024 High Performance Squads. We are also joined by Director of championships and rules, Mar...
Espirito Santo Trophy Review and Interview with Alan Gaynor.
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I review a brilliant effort from the Irish Women's team at the Espirito Santo Trophy in Abu Dhabi. I am then joined by Alan Gaynor to ...
Men's World Team Championships Review and Interview with Olivia Mehaffey
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I recap a battling performance from the Irish men's World team Championships. We also highlight a great year from Ronan Mullarney. I am...
World Team Championships and Interview with James Corcoran.
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we look back at two great wins involving Irish talent. I am then joined by the manager of the High Performance department at Golf Ireland, ...
Irish Mid-Amateur Men's & Women's Championships Review and Interview with Emma Fleming.
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I review the action from the Irish Mid Amateur championships. I am then joined by Emma Fleming to discuss her impressive year. Finally I l...
Irish Mid-Amateur Men's & Women's Championships Preview and Interview with Emma O'Driscoll.
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I look back on both successful wins for the European Ryder Cup and Junior Ryder Cup teams. I am then joined by Emma O'Driscoll to talk...
North Of Ireland Review and Interview with James Fox.
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I recap a busy week in golf with the North Of Ireland and all the Inter Club action from Westport. I am then joined by the winner of the No...
All-Ireland Inter-Club Finals at Knightsbrook Preview and Interview with Liam Nolan.
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I look back on the Interclub action plus more results from the past week in golf. I then sit down with Liam Nolan to discuss the Walker Cu...
AIG All-Ireland Inter-Club Finals Preview and Interview with Jenny Hennessy.
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I recap all the amazing action from last week including the KPMG Irish Women's Open and the Walker Cup. I am then joined by jenny Henn...
KPMG Irish Women's Open and Interview with Aine Donegan.
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I recap all the action from the underage Interprovincial matches. Then I am joined by Aine Donegan to chat about her season so far and look...
Interprovincial Matches Preview and Interview with David Shiel.
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I recap all the amazing action from the AIG Irish Men's Amateur Close at Malone. Plus action from the Boys and Girls amateur championshi...
AIG Irish Close Amateur Championship Preview and Interview with Quentin Carew.
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I preview the AIG Irish Close Amateur Championship that is taking place at Malone golf club in Belfast. I chat with Quentin Carew on his ma...
Home Internationals Preview And Interview with Sara Byrne.
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I recap a bumper week in Golf and give you all the results. I then am joined by Sara Byrne to discuss her season and the upcoming Home Int...
Bonallack & Patsy Hankins Trophy Preview and Interview with Alex Maguire.
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I recap the amazing action from The South Of Ireland Championship at Lahinch. I sit down with Alex Maguire to discuss his season so far. T...
South Of Ireland Amateur Open Championship Preview and Interview with TJ Ford.
26 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I preview the upcoming South Of Ireland Amateur Open Championship which is taking place at Lahinch. I sit down with TJ Ford to discuss his ...
Ulster Boys and Girls Amateur Championship preview and Interview with Sara Rose Shelly.
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I preview the Ulster Boys and Girls Amateur Championship and also look ahead to Alex Maguire playing in The Open at Hoy lake. I am also joi...
European Team Championships Preview and Interview with Neil Manchip.
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I discuss the ongoing European Team Championships where Ireland have four teams competing. I then chat to Neil Manchip to discuss his role...
Irish Senior Men's and Women's Close, Irish Boy' and Girls' Close Championship Previews and Interview with Matt McClean.
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I preview the Senior Men's and Women's Close Championship as well as the Irish Boy' and Girls' Close Championship. I am then...
Irish Open for Golfers with a Disability Preview and Interview with Maria Dunne.
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I preview the Irish Open for Golfers with Disability and I am joined by Maria Dunne to chat the upcoming Vagliano Trophy and her amazing car...
Irish Women's Amateur Close Championship and Interview with Aideen Walsh.
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I preview the Irish Women's Amateur Close Championship which is taking place in Connemara. I also look back at a great weekend for the...
European Senior Championships Preview and Interview with Laura Webb.
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week I preview the European Senior Championship which is taking place at Douglas Golf Club. I also look back at the Connacht Stroke Play Champio...
Connacht Men's Amateur Open Stroke Play Championship Preview and Interview with Max Kennedy.
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I preview the Connacht Men's Amateur Open Stroke Play Championship which is taking place this weekend in Portumna. I also chat to Max Kennedy on ...
East Of Ireland Men's Amateur Open Championship Preview and Interview with Caolan Rafferty.
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the East of Ireland men's Amateur Open, we chat to Caolan Rafferty to hear how his preparations are going. We also review the Irish Senio...
The Irish Senior Men's Amateur Open Championship Preview and interview with Pat Murray.
24 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ahead of the Irish Senior Men's Amateur Open Championship this week at Hermitage GC, we chat to Pat Murray to hear how his preparations are going...
The Flogas Irish Women's and Girl's Amateur Open Championship preview and interview with Kate Lanigan.
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For Episode 2 I was joined by Kate Lanigan to talk about her game ahead of this weeks tournament and balancing college with golf. I also have plenty...
The Flogas Irish Men’s Amateur Open Championship preview and interview with Colm Campbell.
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
For the first Golf Ireland Pod we are joined by Colm Campbell who is defending his title this week at the Flogas Irish Men's Amateur Championship....
Welcome to The Golf Ireland Pod
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Some information on what to expect from the upcoming year.