TwoMacs Podcast

Vinny O'Donnell - The making of the acclaimed 1986 'Up Tyrone' cassette.

When Kevin McCabe struck a penalty to the net to take Tyrone to their first All Ireland final in 1986, the county rejoiced whil…

Nick Griggs - a running sensation
Since hitting the running tracks just seven years ago, Nick Griggs' performances have been nothing short of sensational.
At 16, he had the athletics' world sit up and …

Hurling As Poetry
In days gone by, a wise old poetry-loving Kiltegan priest told Martin Mac that hurling is the poetry of Gaelic sport. He spoke of the sheer grace and beauty of the game when it is pl…

Niall Hanna: Portrait of an Artist
Martin Mac returns to talk to Niall Hanna, the singer/songwriter from Derrytresk, a friend in more ways than one; since renowned singer Geordie Hanna was both Martin…

Feargal McCrory - From Brackaville to Brooklyn following a dream.
Fearless Feargal McCrory has made huge physical and emotional sacrifices in his quest to win a World boxing title. That mission contin…

Leo Quinn - Family, Football and Fun!
Leo Quinn enjoys the craic!.. Team Leader for Mid Ulster Youth Service, he is a life-long Coalisland Fianna member brought up in the traditions of the club. His …

Kenny Archer (Part 2) - Celebrating champions in Croke Park, Istanbul and Dungannon Square.
A Liverpool fanatic, Kenny recalls the night of a life-time in Istanbul, the Tyrone reporters in the press b…

Kenny Archer (Part 1) - Deputy Sports Editor of the Irish News & Liverpool fanatic.
When Kenny and Ronan two writers, newspaper columnists, sport lovers and Merseyside rivals got talking, it was inev…

Bugsy McMahon - all his world's a stage.
Currently enjoying a sell-out run with The Snapper, actor, director and all-round stage devotee Bugsy McMahon enjoys a chat with Ronan Mac and TwoMacs producer…

Pearse Kelly - When Coalisland was snooker loopy

Dennis Taylor's epic World Snooker title win is all of 40 years ago this week. 
We celebrate a time when snooker in Coalisland was vibrant with players …

Sean McCabe & Sean Quinn - Part II
The second half of our Podcast with the Two Seans (McCabe & Quinn), Clonoe and Brackaville stalwarts. 
They recall how clubs often sought Joe McCabe's advice when fac…

Part 1 - The Two Sean's.
GAA stalwarts Sean McCabe from Clonoe and Sean Quinn of Brackaville join us for a wide-ranging discussion filled with hurling and football stories and memories, local and All …

Malachy Falls - Reeling in the Memories.
Malachy remembers way back to being lifted by his mother to look across Lough Neagh at the blitz on Belfast during World War II.
Born in Aughamullan, Falls' fam…

Tommy Corr - boxing history maker and football star.

Tommy Corr from Clonoe excelled in the boxing ring, in 1982 becoming the first fighter to win a medal for Ireland at the World Amateur Championship…

Johnny Cummings - Go, Johnny, Go!
The inspiring Johnny Cummings from Coalisland recalls his journey to the Paralympic Games in Beijing, until health reasons ended his swimming career, the onset of dar…

Damian O'Hagan - A school boy destined for greatness 
Ronan in conversation with Damian O'Hagan that goes right back to their days in  Primary school when he was taken out of class to play with the bi…

Tom Herron - A breath of fresh air.
There's never been a dull moment with Tom Herron from Coalisland, who recalls his fascinating journey from bookmaker to psychologist. 
Following the death of his fat…

Cathal O'Neill - On Song Player
To perform well is to be "on song," and the term applies to newly appointed Derrytresk chairman Cathal O'Neill in more ways than one. Not only has he achieved great suc…