Episodes

  • Conor Niland on his Book, "The Racket"

    Conor Niland on his Book, "The Racket"
    Aug 11 2024
    Hello and welcome back to the Irish Tennis Updates Podcast. In this episode I’ve been talking to Conor Niland. Conor has been on the show before talking about his career, and his role as Davis Cup captain, but now he’s back to talk about his best-selling book “The Racket”. The book has been a best-seller in Ireland since it was released at the start of June. We talk about the process of writing the book, the busy two months since it was released, and also touch on some of the highlights from the book. Towards the end of the chat we also talk about the upcoming Davis Cup tie against Tunisia, and the return of the Irish Open this year to Carrickmines. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment on iTunes. Also, share the show with anyone you think may be interested. It really does help me grow the podcast, so thank you in advance. Don't forget to check out and follow me on Twitter @TennisUpdateIRE for daily updates on everything Irish tennis. You can also subscribe to my monthly newsletter there, for a recap of the month's action. Finally, remember to use the code TENNISUPDATEIRE5 to get 5% off your order at tennispro.eu. A great site with great prices, well worth checking out. I am always really happy to receive any feedback about the show, or anything else. Let me know what you thought by sending an email to irishtennisupdates@gmail.com
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    27 mins
  • Simon Carr on Retirement from Tennis

    Simon Carr on Retirement from Tennis
    Jul 31 2024
    Hello and welcome back to the Irish Tennis Updates Podcast. This episode I’ve been chatting to Simon Carr, who recently retired from pro tennis after several years as the Irish ATP number one player. Simon was on the show before, during the first lockdown in 2020, and it great to catch up with him again and hear how his last few years have gone. We talk about his injury struggles, his highs and lows in tennis since 2020 and the difficult decision to retire from tennis. He mentions Davis Cup as a big motivation that kept him in the game. We also talk about what’s next for Simon. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment on iTunes. Also, share the show with anyone you think may be interested. It really does help me grow the podcast, so thank you in advance. Don't forget to check out and follow me on Twitter @TennisUpdateIRE for daily updates on everything Irish tennis. You can also subscribe to my monthly newsletter there, for a recap of the month's action. Finally, remember to use the code TENNISUPDATEIRE5 to get 5% off your order at tennispro.eu. A great site with great prices, well worth checking out. I am always really happy to receive any feedback about the show, or anything else. Let me know what you thought by sending an email to irishtennisupdates@gmail.com
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    33 mins
  • 2024 Spring Update

    2024 Spring Update
    Apr 15 2024

    Hello and welcome back to the Irish Tennis Updates Podcast.

    This episode is the latest updates on Irish tennis with Mark Finnegan. We catch up on the college tennis season, and discuss some events closer to home with the recent Davis Cup tie in Ireland and the several junior ITF and Tennis Europe events held in Ireland recently which are great to see. We also mention the recent success of Michael Agwi, who has continued to build on his strong Davis Cup performances.

    Best of luck to the Irish players finishing off their college seasons over the next few weeks!

    Thanks for listening to this episode. Please consider sharing it around, subscribing and leaving a comment or review. Also, don’t forget to use the code TENNISUPDATEIRE5 to get 5% off your order on tennispro.eu
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    23 mins
  • Davis Cup Review - with Sam Barry and Players

    Davis Cup Review - with Sam Barry and Players
    Feb 14 2024
    Hello and welcome back to the Irish Tennis Updates Podcast.   In this episode I’m reviewing the recent Davis Cup tie in Limerick. I do this with the help of Sam Barry, who was at the event commentating for Premier Sports on live TV within Ireland. We both agree it was a fantastic event with a lot of positives for Irish tennis.   Over the weekend I got the chance to interview some of the players, including Dominic Thiem, Sebastian Ofner and Michael Agwi. This episode also features the audio from these interviews.   The draw for the next round has been done and Ireland has drawn Tunisia away in the next round, which will take place in September. There is a lot to build on for the Irish team as they look ahead to this tie.   If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment on iTunes. Also, share the show with anyone you think may be interested. It really does help me grow the podcast, so thank you in advance.   Don't forget to check out and follow me on Twitter @TennisUpdateIRE for daily updates on everything Irish tennis. You can also subscribe to my monthly newsletter there, for a recap of the month's action.   Finally, remember to use the code TENNISUPDATEIRE5 to get 5% off your order at tennispro.eu. A great site with great prices, well worth checking out.   I am always happy to receive any feedback about the show, or anything else. Let me know what you thought by sending an email to irishtennisupdates@gmail.com
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    34 mins
  • Ireland vs Austria Davis Cup Preview

    Ireland vs Austria Davis Cup Preview
    Jan 18 2024
    Hello and welcome back to the Irish Tennis Updates Podcast.   This time I’m chatting to Davis Cup captain Conor Niland to look ahead to the upcoming tie Ireland vs Austria in Limerick on 3rd and 4th February. This is the first home tie in Ireland since 2015 and promises to be a great weekend of tennis.   We chat about the tie itself, the players likely to play on both sides and some of Ireland’s recent ties that have led to this point. This includes recent away wins against El Salvador and Barbados. We also talk about some of the tougher Davis Cup years spent in group 3 and group 4.   This is a great chat to get in the mood for the upcoming tie. If you’re lucky enough to have a ticket, make sure to make some noise! And if not, still get involved over the weekend with live scores and live streaming. Good luck team Ireland!   If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment on iTunes. Also, share the show with anyone you think may be interested. It really does help me grow the podcast, so thank you in advance.   Don't forget to check out and follow me on Twitter @TennisUpdateIRE for daily updates on everything Irish tennis. You can also subscribe to my monthly newsletter there, for a recap of the month's action.   Finally, remember to use the code TENNISUPDATEIRE5 to get 5% off your order at tennispro.eu. A great site with great prices, well worth checking out.   I am always happy to receive any feedback about the show, or anything else. Let me know what you thought by sending an email to irishtennisupdates@gmail.com
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    22 mins
  • Eoin Collins Interview

    Eoin Collins Interview
    Oct 29 2023
    Hello and welcome back to the Irish Tennis Updates Podcast.   In this episode I’m chatting with current O/55s world champion Eoin Collins. Eoin was also the world champion over 45 and has played for Ireland in Davis Cup over many years, and in the Olympics in Seoul and Barcelona.   We chat about all of this and discuss Eoin’s secrets to still be playing at such a high level. Eoin has lived in the US since attending college there on a scholarship, and he also talks about his experiences with college tennis.   If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment on iTunes. Also, share the show with anyone you think may be interested. It really does help me grow the podcast, so thank you in advance.   Don't forget to check out and follow me on Twitter @TennisUpdateIRE for daily updates on everything Irish tennis. You can also subscribe to my monthly newsletter there, for a recap of the month's action.   Finally, remember to use the code TENNISUPDATEIRE5 to get 5% off your order at tennispro.eu. A great site with great prices, well worth checking out.   I am always happy to receive any feedback about the show, or anything else. Let me know what you thought by sending an email to irishtennisupdates@gmail.com
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    35 mins
  • Colin O'Brien Interview

    Colin O'Brien Interview
    Jun 18 2023
    Hello and welcome back to the Irish Tennis Updates Podcast.   This time on the podcast is Colin O’Brien. Colin has had many roles in tennis and has a lot of experience in the game. He won 9 pro doubles titles and reached the top 600 in the world in singles. Since retiring from playing, Colin has begun coaching and has been based in Templeogue for the last few years as performance director.   We chat about Colin’s journey in tennis and his best experiences along the way. We also talk a lot about Colin’s thoughts on Irish tennis – what’s changed over the last 20 years and what could be done to further improve the state of the game.   If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment on iTunes. Also, share the show with anyone you think may be interested. It really does help me grow the podcast, so thank you in advance.   Don't forget to check out and follow me on Twitter @TennisUpdateIRE for daily updates on everything Irish tennis. You can also subscribe to my monthly newsletter there, for a recap of the month's action.   Finally, remember to use the code TENNISUPDATEIRE5 to get 5% off your order at tennispro.eu. A great site with great prices, well worth checking out.   I am always really happy to receive any feedback about the show, or anything else. Let me know what you thought by sending an email to irishtennisupdates@gmail.com
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    45 mins
  • Celine Simunyu Interview

    Celine Simunyu Interview
    Jun 4 2023
    Hello and welcome back to the Irish Tennis Updates Podcast.   In this episode I’m chatting to Celine Simunyu. Celine is Ireland’s top female tennis player and has recently moved into the world’s top 1000 with some strong performances on the ITF tour so far this year. Celine is just 18 years old and has a very bright future.   We chat about Celine’s tennis journey so far, including her move to live and train in Barcelona, where she is still based. We touch on her experiences playing Billie Jean King Cup for Ireland the past three years, among many other topics.   If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to the show and leave a comment on iTunes. Also, share the show with anyone you think may be interested. It really does help me grow the podcast, so thank you in advance.   Don't forget to check out and follow me on Twitter @TennisUpdateIRE for daily updates on everything Irish tennis. You can also subscribe to my monthly newsletter there, for a recap of the month's action.   Finally, remember to use the code TENNISUPDATEIRE5 to get 5% off your order at tennispro.eu. A great site with great prices, well worth checking out.   I am always really happy to receive any feedback about the show, or anything else. Let me know what you thought by sending an email to irishtennisupdates@gmail.com
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    37 mins