The Irish Am Podcast
Episodes
Caolan Rafferty writes his name in the history books
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caolan joins me to talk winning the north of Ireland championship and becoming the first player to win the four provincial titles
Jonathan Keane on a dream week in Lahinch
12 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
57 years in the makin and Lahinch once again have a home winner in the South of Ireland.Jonathan Keane talks about a magical week on the links of his ...
Trust the process ( Fixing Irish Am )
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
I've been working on my own golf so said id hit record as i was chatting to my coach Seamus McMonagle and give you a deep dive into the process.This i...
John Doyle rising through the ranks
05 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Its been quite the year for John as he makes his mark in men's golf, starting the year strong in Spain before some outstanding performance's o...
David Howard East of Ireland champion
04 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a fast rise to major glory, A little over two years on from his first tee shot in the elite game David concurs Baltray and returns to Fo...
Stuart Grehan: A return to glory
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Great chat with Stuart who recently won the Flogas Irish amateur open championship, after making the decision last year to return to amateur golf from...
Dylan Holmes West of Ireland champion
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A week to remember for the Greystones youngster, teeing it up in his first men's championship facing testing weather conditions and seasoned compe...
The West awakes
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The curtain raiser of the men's championship season takes place over the Easter weekend on Co. Sligo. With a list of great winners throughout its 132 ...
Canice Screene: A Dream year
18 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Having returned from college in the US this summer, Canice was ready to move in a new direction. The possibility of grinding on the gol...
Diving into golf with Seamus McMonagle, Lesson's to be learnt
18 Dec 2024
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Send us a text In this episode i talk with my coach Seamus about my swing struggles, the journey to better golf and how starting from the ground up i...
Max Kennedy Q-School & beyond
17 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text After a busy couple of weeks chasing the dream of pro golf, I caught up with Max as he reflects on DP world tour Q-School. We discuss...
Hugh Foley it’s time for the next challenge
03 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text In this episode, I talk with Hugh as he reflects on his season as well as some of the highlights of a stellar amateur career. He will t...
Tomorrow's going to be better than today: Nick Heather's story
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Nick grow up in Ireland and his passion for golf is a family affair, His love of the game has taken him to the worlds best courses In...
Emma O’Driscoll, The bug is back
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text After making a decision to get back on the greens for more competitive action last year, Emma has show great signs both individually an...
EP: 46 Sara Byrne journey catch up
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text as one chapter closes its time for a new story. Sara will tee it up in the coming weeks at the curtis cup a final event as an amateur,...
45 - Brian Doran no regrets
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text let's give it a go for a year, This was the conversation Brian had late last year, He had played the odd championship over the last cou...
Ryan Griffin journey catch up
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text It's been a strong year for Ryan and we discuss the road to his upcoming Irish cap, He's played some great golf and tee'd it up with th...
The KPMG women's Irish open
28 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text I caught up with Eimear McManus to chat about the successful return of the KPMG women's Irish open, the role she and Forefront sports p...
Nolan takes major chance: Royal Troon awaits
03 Jul 2024
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Send us a text Liam Nolan will get a chance to tee it up with the world’s best as major opportunity awaits. 36 holes of final qualifying on dundon...
EP: 41 Colm Campbell
02 Jul 2024
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Send us a text I caught up with Colm to chat about his upcoming events, Some of the goals he has for the rest of this season and his road in golf. He...
Episode 40 - Kate Lanigan
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Kate is in the middle of a busy stretch of summer golf, We chat about her recent event and some big ones coming up. Next week she will ...
East of Ireland Champion Caolan Rafferty
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text He's been chasing it and now the trophy sits in his house. Caolan joins me for a chat to look back on his recent win in Co. Louth he's...
Journey catch up with Peter O'Keeffe
01 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Episode two of Peter's 2024 journey. With a number of events played i catch up with Peter as he reflects on his season to date and wha...
Journey catch up with Hugh Foley
30 May 2024
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Send us a text With a number of events done in the 2024 season i check in with Hugh to see how he's getting on, When we last spoke he was working on a...
Irish amateur champion Matt McClean
18 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Matt joins me for a chat the day after he wins the Irish men's amateur open championship in county Sligo, A win he has been chasing for...
Episode 35 - Paul Coughlan: The wait is over
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text On this episode I'm joined by Paul Coughlan as we discuss his recent victory in Cork golf club host of the Munster men's amateur champi...
Episode 34 - Jason Law
28 Apr 2024
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Send us a text Jason Law joins me for a chat, We discuss his win in the Cork golf club last year as he preps to defend shortly. A golfer with a plan ...
Seamus McMonagle: A Golf Coach's Tale of Passion and Perseverance
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Seamus McMonagle's tale unfolds like a novel, an underdog's odyssey from the rugged shores of Donegal, In this episode, we stand should...
Episode 32 Sean Keeling - Irish Boys champion
06 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Fresh off the fairways of Ballybunion, Sean Keelan, the new Irish Boys Champion, joins us to reveal the tactics and mental fortitude th...
Keith Egan: West of Ireland Champion
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Ever wondered what goes on in the mind of a golf champion when the stakes are high and the winds are unforgiving? Keith Egan, the celeb...
Rob Brazill: A look back to the west and what’s next
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text The thrill of victory and the agony of injuries, Rob Brazill’s journey in golf mirrors the peaks and valleys of the very courses he's...
The Journey Episode 4:Sara Byrne
26 Mar 2024
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Send us a text Victory on the green isn't just about skill—it's a mental marathon, something Sara Byrne knows all too well. This week, she joins us ...
The Journey episode 3 with Peter O'Keefe: Mindset, Movement, and Mastering the Game
23 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Stepping onto the green, every golfer knows the swing is just the beginning. This episode, we're joined by Peter O'Keefe, who shares th...
The Journey episode two - Ryan Griffin
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Step inside the world of golf with the prodigious Ryan Griffin, whose relentless pursuit for a spot in the top 200 of the World Amateur...
The Journey episode one Hugh Foley
16 Mar 2024
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Send us a text Strap in as we ride alongside Hugh Foley, a golfer with dreams as vast as the fairways he treads, in his quest for professional tour gl...
From Irish Links to Pro Ranks The Mark Power’s Story
07 Mar 2024
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Send us a text From the emerald greens of Ireland to the manicured fairways of college golf in the United States, Mark Power’s journey embodies the...
Episode 24 Driving Ambition with Olivia Mehaffey
18 Feb 2024
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Send us a text Imagine stepping onto the green, the weight of a nation's expectations on your shoulders, and the thrill of competition coursing throug...
Episode 23: Barry Fennelly
08 Feb 2024
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Send us a text Stepping into the shoes of a program director, Barry unfurls the fabric of nurturing future golf talent, underscoring the necessity of ...
Amateur memories & Pro dreams with Lauren Walsh
17 Jan 2024
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Send us a text As the leaves on the trees of our favorite golf courses return to their vibrant greens, we usher in a season of fresh beginnings with t...
On the tee Sean Keeling
14 Jan 2024
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Send us a text Imagine the pulse-quickening pressure of standing on the first tee at the Junior Ryder Cup, with dreams and hard work culminating in a ...
A Link to Victory James Fox's Championship Chronicles
08 Jan 2024
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Send us a text When James Fox sets his sights on the green, it's not just a game—it's a testament to a lifetime of dedication. From childhood memori...
Caolan Rafferty balancing the Fairway's and Life
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Every golfer knows that the journey from the first swing to the greens is never a straight shot. That's precisely what Caolan Rafferty...
Irish Golf's Amateur 2023 wrapped
01 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text As we tee off in this latest episode, you'll walk the fairways of triumph and perseverance with James Fox, who emerged victorious at th...
A Deep Dive into Golf Performance with Donal Scott
16 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Ever wonder why some golfers can bring their best game to the green under pressure while others falter? This episode aims to dissect th...
Breaking Par with Ronan Mullarney: A Golfer's Journey
14 Dec 2023
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Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to make it in the world of professional golf? Join us as we delve into the captivating journey of Irish gol...
Max Kennedy's tales from the fairway’s
30 Nov 2023
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Send us a text What does it take to rise through the ranks of golf? Today on the Irish Am podcast, we get up close and personal with Max Kennedy, who...
Swinging Back to Glory: A Conversation with Joe Lyons
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text This episode is a hole-in-one for golf enthusiasts and those who love a good comeback story! Our special guest, Joe Lyons, reveals his ...
A walk through golf with Sam Murphy
20 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Ever wondered what it takes to switch from the physical grit of rugby to the finesse of golf? Join us as we welcome Sam Murphy, one of ...
TJ Ford: A Golf Enthusiast's Journey Through the Sport
13 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Today's episode takes you on a captivating journey through the vibrant life of TJ Ford, a passionate golfer with compelling stories to ...
Eddie McCormack's Golf Chronicles
06 Nov 2023
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Send us a text Get ready to tee off with Eddie McCormack, an extraordinary amateur golfer and committed family man. Listen closely as Eddie navigates ...
The Swing and Success of Golfer Alex Maguire
01 Nov 2023
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Send us a text Welcome to an exciting journey alongside professional golfer Alex Maguire. As we chart his course from an eager 8-year-old holding his ...
Driving Determination: Rob Moran’s Golf Journey
27 Oct 2023
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Send us a text Join us for an exclusive conversation with promising golfer, Rob Moran. Prepare yourself for a fascinating journey that begins from Rob...
Teeing Off with Hugh Foley: A Deep Dive Into Amateur Golf
23 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Are you ready to tee off with us? We're thrilled to have golf amateur prodigy, Hugh Foley, on the podcast today, and he's about to take...
No regrets: Quentin Carew's Inspiring Golf Story
14 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Welcome to an episode that is all about resilience, strategy, and the power of supportive relationships on the path to success. Our gue...
Dedication, Determination: Sara Byrne’s Golf story
06 Oct 2023
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Send us a text Ever wonder what it takes to transition from college golf to the professional circuit? Join us as we pick the brains of the sensational...
The Resilient Golfer: Peter O'Keefe's Inspiring Story from the Greens
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text What if you had the chance to understand what goes on in the mind of an elite golfer? Join us in a fascinating conversation with Peter ...
From Mid-Am Victory to Masters Debut - Matt McClean's Golf Career
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Imagine the heart-pounding thrill of standing on the fairway of the world-famous St. Andrews, with a sea of eager spectators watching e...
Aine Donegan: From Team Sports to the Greens of LSU - A Journey Through Golf
17 Sep 2023
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Send us a text From the beginning in Woodstock Ennis to the greens of LSU, our guest, Aine Donegan, takes us on her journey of shifting from team spo...
Liam Nolan's Unforgettable Journey Through the Walker Cup
14 Sep 2023
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Send us a text Meet our guest in the spotlight, golf champion Liam Nolan, who shares his roller-coaster golfing journey with us, from topping the char...
Colm Campbell the one I always wanted
08 Sep 2023
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Send us a text Golf aficionado Colm Campbell steps onto our audio greens to share the highs and lows of his journey from amateur links to the pinnacle...
Pilot Episode
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Send us a text Welcome to the Irish Am podcast, Lets talk amateur golf and what's in store for this show and the plans going forward Follow amateur ...