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Sportsound Meets

What inspires our sporting heroes? Each week they take us back to the moment they were first hooked, and on through the successes and heartbreaks of their lives and careers.

Radio Ulster,23 episodes

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Sportsound Meets Jonathan Rea
Six-time World Superbike Champion Jonathan Rea reflects on his record-breaking career
05 Jun 2021,52 mins
Sportsound Meets Joy Neville
Former Ireland rugby player turned referee Joy Neville shares her career highs and lows
12 Jun 2021,46 mins
Sportsound Meets Vera Pauw
Republic of Ireland women’s manager Vera Pauw shares her ideas to revolutionise the game
19 Jun 2021,49 mins
Sportsound Meets Sammy McIlroy
Northern Ireland & Man Utd legend Sammy McIlroy shares his memories of his playing days
26 Jun 2021,51 mins
Sportsound Meets Ann & Angela Downey
Camogie legends Ann & Angela Downey on their love of the sport & challenges faced
03 Jul 2021,48 mins
Sportsound Meets Carl Frampton
Two-weight World Champion Carl Frampton gives an insight into an unforgettable career.
10 Jul 2021,46 mins
Sportsound Meets Richard Johnson
Four-time British champion jump jockey Richard Johnson on an exceptional racing career.
17 Jul 2021,42 mins
Sportsound Meets Stephen Martin & Jimmy Kirkwood
1988 Olympic gold medallists Stephen Martin & Jimmy Kirkwood remember their hockey career
24 Jul 2021,41 mins
Sportsound Meets John Carlos
1968 Olympic bronze medallist Dr John Carlos on the gesture that made history
31 Jul 2021,50 mins,
Sportsound Meets Ian Baraclough
Northern Ireland manager Ian Baraclough on the complexities of management
07 Aug 2021,38 mins
Sportsound Meets Peter Canavan
Former Tyrone Gaelic footballer & two-time All-Ireland winner Peter Canavan
14 Aug 2021,43 mins
Sportsound Meets Jamie Hamilton
Former road racer Jamie Hamilton on his career-ending crash.
21 May 2022,48 mins,
Sportsound Meets Katelyn Ohashi
Former US gymnast Katelyn Ohashi shares her experience of elite gymnastics.
28 May 2022,44 mins,
Sportsound Meets Joe Kernan
Former Armagh manager who led the team to All Ireland success in 2002 shares his memories
04 Jun 2022,52 mins,
Sportsound Meets Willie Anderson
Former Ireland & Ulster captain Willie Anderson on how rugby was his passport to the world
18 Jun 2022,48 mins,
Sportsound Meets Gerry Armstrong
Gerry Armstrong shares memories of his career and when Northern Ireland beat Spain in 1982
25 Jun 2022,50 mins
Sportsound Meets Sara Booth
Former NI International turned FIFA Head of Women’s Competitions Sara Booth.
02 Jul 2022,50 mins
Sportsound Meets Pur Biel
Pur Biel was a member of the first ever Olympic Refugee Team, competing at Rio 2016.
09 Jul 2022,39 mins,
Sportsound Meets Jonny Bell
Former Ulster and Ireland rugby player Jonny Bell looks back on his career.
16 Jul 2022,52 mins
Sportsound Meets Keith Gillespie
Former Man Utd AND Newcastle Utd player remembers the sliding door moments of his career.
23 Jul 2022,51 mins,
Sportsound Meets Michael McKillop
Paralympic athlete Michael McKillop on his successes on the track & difficulties off it
30 Jul 2022,52 mins
Best of Sportsound Meets 2022
Another chance to hear from our sporting heroes as they look back on their careers
06 Aug 2022,56 mins,