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24 minutes | Friday, 23 June 2023
In tonight's show - Ahead of the 2023 Parish Walk this weekend we get the Race Director's thoughts on this years event; Manx cyclist Lizzie Holden gives her reaction to becoming a British national champion; And we hear from the Isle of Man basketball and swimming teams heading to the Island Games in Guernsey next month Rob Pritchard is joined by Ray Cox, Lizzie Holden, Peter Boussougou, Becky Dunne and Erica Bellhouse
7 minutes | Friday, 23 June 2023
Next year marks 25 years of basketball at the Island Games, but twelve months before that the Isle of Man has the chance to make its mark at the event ahead of that milestone We hear from both the men's and women's teams on what they're hoping to achieve when they head to Guernsey in early July
7 minutes | Thursday, 22 June 2023
It was first established at the Island Games in 1987 in Guernsey, and the sport of archery will include nine Isle of Man athletes when it heads back to the crown dependency at the start of July We hear about the preparations and hopes of the Manx squad from Rhys Moore, one of the athletes taking part
8 minutes | Wednesday, 21 June 2023
In the first of a new series, we hear from the Isle of Man teams competing at the 2023 Island Games in Guernsey form 8-14 July First up is Table Tennis, we hear from their team manager, Maggie Mulhern, about their plans and the excitement of the games returning
23 minutes | Friday, 16 June 2023
In tonight's programme - We hear about the preparation and build-up in Manx athletics to next weekend's Parish Walk and the Island Games in July; The finale to the Isle of Man darts season is set to be held in Peel this Saturday; And, with the Island Games in Guernsey only weeks away, we catch up with two of the sports to hear about their plans and ambitions next month Rob Pritchard is joined by Dave Griffiths, Alan Young, Maggie Mulhern and Rhys Moore
18 minutes | Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Highlights of the UGGLY Post Classic Senior Superbike Race at the 2023 Pre-TT Classic Road Races
16 minutes | Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Highlights from the Blackford 350cc/500cc Consolation Race at the 2023 Pre-TT Classic Road Races
21 minutes | Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Highlights from the Vintage MCC (IoM Section) 350cc Junior Classic Race at the 2023 Pre-TT Classic Road Races
20 minutes | Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Highlights from the Quine & Cubbon Printers 250cc Classic & 125cc Post Classic Race at the 2023 Pre-TT Classic Road Races
17 minutes | Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Highlights from the Greystones LLC 500cc Senior Classic race at the 2023 Pre-TT Classic Road Races
13 minutes | Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Highlights from the 3 Wheelin Sidecar Classic Race 1 at the 2023 Pre-TT Classic Road Races
20 minutes | Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Highlights of the Geoff Duke Junior Superbike Race at the 2023 Pre-TT Classic Road Races
20 minutes | Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Highlights of the A.D.Hewitt Dental Practice 1100cc Race at the 2023 Pre-TT Classic Road Races
23 minutes | Wednesday, 31 May 2023
Highlights of the MSP-R Singles Classic Race from the 2023 Pre-TT Classic Road Races
21 minutes | Thursday, 25 May 2023
Newcomer coach, liaison officer, 'firefighter' - those are just some of the things Richard 'Milky' Quayle, TT Rider Liaison Officer, describes himself as for the racing fortnight In this extended interview, the former TT race winner gives an insight into his role in the TT, helping the newcomers, the financial challenges of taking part and more...
18 minutes | Wednesday, 24 May 2023
As TT 2023 beckons, we hear from Clerk of the Course, Gary Thompson, on efforts to improve the safety of the races; the battle to minimise disruption during the racing fortnight, and how organisers responded to some criticism of the running of the event last year
47 minutes | Saturday, 20 May 2023
A round-up of the football results across the Isle of Man this weekend (20 May) Plus, live coverage of and reaction to the 2023 Hospital Cup Final between Laxey and Rushen
23 minutes | Friday, 19 May 2023
In tonight's programme - Two pieces of silverware are up for grabs over the next two days in the penultimate weekend of the Manx football season; And with TT 2023 just around the corner, we take a look through what some of the riders themselves said to Manx Radio in recent weeks about returning to the Snaefell Mountain Course this year
6 minutes | Tuesday, 16 May 2023
After several months of waiting, this year's Dixcart Railway Cup saw Canada Life Men's Premier League champions, Peel, take on Ecap FA Cup winners, Corinthians, with both targeting a double of silverware for the campaign Commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
23 minutes | Friday, 12 May 2023
In tonight's programme - The Dixcart Railway Cup final takes centre-stage this weekend in Manx football; We hear from a Manx TT rider poised to make his debut this year; and this Saturday sees the return of one of the Island's major youth sporting events of the year Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Ryan Cringle and Gareth Lloyd
47 minutes | Saturday, 6 May 2023
A round-up of the latest football results across the Isle of Man (13 May) Plus, the live draws for the semi-finals of the Hospital Cup and Dixcart Railway Cup
23 minutes | Friday, 5 May 2023
On tonight's programme - The quarter-finals of the Hospital Cup beckon in Manx football in the latest upcoming fixtures this weekend; We hear from a local TT rider on his preparations for this year's races; and an athletics event is set to return to the north of the Island on Sunday for the first time in four years Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Michael Evans and Sarah Webster
57 minutes | Saturday, 29 April 2023
A round-up of the latest football and hockey results across the Isle of Man this weekend (29 April) Plus, live draws in Manx football for the semi-finals of the Kirby Estates Cowell Cup and quarter-finals of the Hospital Cup
23 minutes | Friday, 28 April 2023
In tonight's programme - The first round proper of the Hospital Cup and Junior Cup are on the cards for Manx football this weekend; In hockey, six trophies will be decided over the next two days in the finale to the 2023 season; And in netball a three-day series at the NSC is taking place with four Island teams facing UK opposition Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Ben Cunningham and Claire Battye
7 minutes | Tuesday, 25 April 2023
Hoping to end their season with a fifth straight win, an in-form FC Isle of Man hosted Wythenshawe Town in their final game of the NWCFL Premier Division season, with the visitors still carrying faint hopes of securing a promotion play-off spot Commentary from Rob Pritchard and Sam Palmer
48 minutes | Saturday, 22 April 2023
A round-up of local football and rugby results across the Isle of Man
23 minutes | Friday, 21 April 2023
In tonight's programme - cup competitions take centre-stage in this weekend's Manx football fixtures; Two trophies will be decided on Saturday in the finale to the Island's rugby season; and we hear from a couple of the Manx athletes taking part in this year's London Marathon Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian, Richard Shipway and Dawn Atherton
7 minutes | Tuesday, 18 April 2023
In a raucous atmosphere, FC Isle of Man were out to make it four straight wins against Bury AFC who - with a huge away following on Manx shores - were hoping to keep their fading promotion hopes alive Commentary from Rob Pritchard and Tony Mepham
22 minutes | Friday, 14 April 2023
In tonight's programme - Peel will look to maintain their strong grip on the premier league title race in Manx football: In rugby, Vagabonds Ladies are targeting a top-three finish to their season; And in hockey, The IoM Ladies squad travel to play this weekend for a chance to reach a national cup final Rob Pritchard is joined by Tony Mepham, Dave Christian and Ben Cunningham
14 minutes | Wednesday, 12 April 2023
After a number of milestones in 2022, Isle of Man cricket has set out a new four-year plan to grow the sport - so what are the objectives? How will they achieve them? Manx Radio speaks to IoM Cricket Development Officer, Greig Wright
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