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The Football Pod has landed - after a dramatic seven rounds of league football, it's all over - bar the finals - promotion and relegation spots have been divvied out and we're breaking it all down. James picks his top 10 forwards and we pay tribute to the late Michael Lyster.Chapters(01:00) - Donegal-Kerry final, Dublin down in Galway, Div. 1 School Grades.(31:00) - Longford and Wexford heroics seal promotion(36:00) - Michael Lyster tribute(39:00) - Meath and Cork rise, Kildare disappoint, Mulroy magic. (55:00) - James' Top 10 forwards after the 2026 leagues. Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday talking through the four league finals and building up the 2026 provincial championships.

Back in May of 2019 - eight months after he retired from presenting the Sunday Game, Michael Lyster joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan in studio for OTB Breakfast, to reflect on his broadcasting career, his health at the time, and his love of rallying.

Colm O'Rourke joins John Duggan to reminisce on the career and life of former 'The Sunday Game' host, Michael Lyster, who died today at the age of 71. Alongside Joe Brolly and Pat Spillane, Colm was part of the regular 'punditry trio' on The Sunday Game, where Lyster provided the perfect host to referee arguments and spark debates.He will be dearly missed as a colleague and a friend, says O'Rourke.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan for a live edition of The Hurling Pod reviewing the last night of the Hurling League. Holders Cork and Limerick will meet at the Gaelic Grounds in Division One A final, but not everyone's happy that it's a double header with the One B decider. Dublin sealed promotion to the top-flight, and the lads tackled a wide variety of questions from the live audience on YouTube and Facebook!The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.

Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan was in Croke Park for the launch of John West Féile 2026. She spoke with Galway's Carrie Dolan about finding their consistency, summer hurling, and Cathal Murray committing to another year with the county.

Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan was in Croke Park for the launch of John West Féile 2026. She spoke with Dublin's Leah Caffrey about those final moments of last year's All Ireland final, and bouncing back after losing three All Irelands in a row.

The Football Pod is here, in the midst of the biggest week so far of the intercounty season - after the penultimate round of the league, we're all gearing up for Round 7. Paddy, James and Tommy break down the games, and look forward to a blockbuster day of action next Sunday.Chapters(01:00) - Division 3 and 4 chaos tops a crazy sports weekend (09:00) - Division 2 rundown as Meath and Cork take the driving seat.(34:00) - Armagh beat Dublin - how and why.(50:00) - Roscommon beat Donegal, Kerry's scary display.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday breaking down all the action from the final round of the leagues.

On this week's Hurling Pod, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy are with Will to chat about Tipperary's comeback win at Waterford, which has sent the Deise down to Division One B. Was Andy Comerford justified in his criticism of Kilkenny? And did Galway sack Joe Canning?The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan on this week's Hurling Pod to review the penultimate round of the League. They chat about an 'unacceptable' performance by Kilkenny as they were put to the sword by a young Galway team, as well as Limerick's impressive and efficient performance in seeing off the champions, Cork. And the GAA is potentially putting huge restrictions on the streaming of matches. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.

Tommy Rooney joins Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O'Dea, and Stephen Doyle for an extended version of tonight's newsround. The lads discuss the weekend's hurling highlights, including a damaging defeat for Kilkenny at the hands of Galway.Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

The Football Pod is back ahead of round 6 of the league - the lads take a look at the key games from all four divisions and some of the stories emerging ahead of a crucial weekend.Chapters(01:00) - Hurling, Rugby, Gareth Bale and golf lessons.(04:00) - The 25/26 Club All-Stars(09:00) - The Friday Night GAA question?(16:00) - Div 3 breakdown - who'll join Down?(24:00) - Div 4 promotion chasers.(29:00) - Croker double header: Meath-Tyrone, Dublin-Armagh(40:00) - Louth-Derry, Cork-Kildare and Kerry-Mayo.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday breaking down all the action.

Hear from Brian Lohan & Keith Rossiter as Tommy Rooney brings you ALL of the reaction from Clare after The Banner edged out Wexford by three points.Hurling on Off The Ball with Applegreen.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinCatch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Rachel Sheehan caught up with Cork Camogie manager Ger Manley to hear his thoughts following the Rebel county's first win in the Camogie Leagues this year. Rachel also caught up with Cork Captain Meabh Cahalane to get her reaction to an impressive away winGAA on Off The Ball

What is it like to win 11 All Ireland medals in 12 years? Rachel Sheehan sat down with 7 time All Star Bríd Stack ahead of the launch of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association's new campaign, 'For the Love of Our Sport' to find out.The Cork legend spoke of how getting a pat on the back from Eamon Ryan meant the world and the celebrations that followed Cork's first All Ireland victory in 2005. The former GWS Giants player spoke about the current drain of LGFA players to Australia and her hopes for the future of the sport.

Cavan LGFA star and former AFLW player with Collingwood Aishling Sheridan joined Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan for International Women's Day to talk about her experience in professional sport in Australia and making the move back to play with her county.Sheridan speaks of how difficult of a decision it was to move back home and the importance of trusting your gut when faced with big life decisions. The Mullahoran sharpshooter pays tribute to her parents who both donned the blue of Cavan.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Adrian Barry and Alan Quinlan are joined by Niamh Divilly, fresh off more success with her club, Kilkerrin-Clonberne last year. She talks about winning titles with her sisters, the commitment needed to reach the top, and how it feels to play in Croke ParkOff The Ball Breakfast every weekday from 7:30AM

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy are alongside the returning Will O'Callaghan for this week's (slightly delayed) edition of The Hurling Pod. They look back on a weekend where Cork enjoyed a rare win at Nowlan Park, Galway eased their relegation worries by beating Waterford and Offaly went through the trap door. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead

The Football Pod has landed - and Paddy, James and Tommy get stuck into all the action from Round 5. We're kicking off with the top of Division 2 - as Derry, Meath, Louth and Tyrone pick up big wins. Tommy was in Castlebar for Mayo-Armagh and we're looking at Dublin's win in Roscommon too. All of that and much more - enjoyChapters(01:00) - Team Bonding and an Irish word a day.(04:00) - Derry hammer Cork as Cleary's boys head to Portugal.(11:00) - Meath take care of Kildare and forwards playing with aggression(22:00) - Around the Grounds: Louth goals, Div. 4 goes bananas as cluster chase Down in Div. 3. (26:00) - Are the Dubs back? Roscommon beaten. Bonus for Brennan. Brigid's stars return.(36:00) - Mayo keep winning. Armagh keep losing - Kobe impact, Mayo danger, Armagh depth.(47:00) - Galway's draw with Donegal and Kerry win at their ease.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next week looking ahead to Round 6 of the National Football League.

On the second half of Monday's Newsround, Tommy Rooney joins Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy and Stephen Doyle to react to all the GAA action from over the weekend

The Football Pod is up and out after an interesting weekend in the National Football League, a certain Mayo star announces himself, Tyrone fall to Louth, Dublin dissapoint, Armagh have questions, and Cork, Roscommon, Donegal and Down just keep on winning.Chapters(01:00) - Poor Dublin, Kerry's spring(09:00) - Donegal hold off Armagh.(19:00) - Roscommon catch Galway.(23:00) - Kobe McDonald debut as Mayo beat Monaghan.(31:00) - Cork's big win against Meath. (39:00) - How Louth beat Tyrone and the Canavan question.(46:00) - Around the Grounds - highlights from Division 4, 3 and 2.The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.

With Will laid up this week, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill were handed the reins of this week's Hurling Pod...They discussed Limerick stretching their unbeaten record against Tipp to 13 games, a battling draw between Dublin and Wexford at Croke Park, Kilkenny narrowly overcoming Waterford and Kildare putting it up to Clare. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.

Producer of ‘Dying to get ripped' Orla Riordan and former Limerick hurler Barry Hennessy join Eoin Sheahan in studio for a look into how eating disorders effect both men and women, ahead of eating disorder awareness week next week.If you are effected by any of the topics discussed in this interview, visit: https://www.bodywhys.ie/ or https://www.thelaurencetrust.co.uk/ Email support is available any time via: alex@bodywhys.ie.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill join Will O'Callaghan to review UL's win over Mary I in the Fitzgibbon Cup final and to look forward to the fourth round of matches in this season's National Hurling League. They also discuss whether the art of defending is being lost and whether it's full-forward or nowhere for Kilkenny captain TJ Reid this summer. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead

The Football Pod is back and getting stuck into a mad round 3 of the National Football League, thanks for all of your comments and questions too, we get to them in part two, enjoy!Chapters(01:00) - Pays to be brave, risk v safety: Jack Flynn and Barry McNulty star in comebacks(18:00) - Roscommon hold Armagh off after a savage start!(25:00) - Galway clip Kerry - how?(35:00) - Donegal put Mayo away - Roarty vs. ROD, Conor O'Donnell on the rise, Donegal power.(35:00) - Around the Grounds - highlights from Division 4, 3 and 2.(43:00) - Football Pod community questionsThe Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.

Rachel Sheehan is joined by 2016 Fitzgibbon Cup winner's Declan Hannon (Limerick) and Niall O'Meara (Tipperary) to preview Friday's Fitzgibbon cup final between MIC and UL in Croke ParkGAA on Off The BallThis week our live League of Ireland commentary comes from a sold-out Tolka Park as the 2024 champions Shelbourne, welcome 2025 champions Shamrock Rovers across the Liffey.Jonathan Higgins will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on your radios from 7 and on the GoLoud App.

Winner of six All-Ireland titles, Laura Treacy, who has called time on her Cork career chats to OTB's Will O'Callaghan about stepping away from the game and what's next outside of #Camogie.They also preview the start of the Centra Camogie leagues, which get underway this weekend.

The Football Pod is back and looking forward to a major weekend in the National Football Leagues - we pick out some of the feature games in Division 2 and Division 1, we're also chatting ahead of the 2026 Sigerson Cup final in Croke Park tonight, as UL take on UCC.Chapters(01:00) - (14:00) - Around the Grounds - league fixtures in Division 3 and 4.(18:00) - Tyrone v Cavan - the fine line between trouble and promotion(27:00) - Louth's mental challenge v Meath's new-found size.(35:00) - Big boys clash - Donegal v Mayo preview(43:00) - Relegation calling - Dublin v Monaghan The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.

Rachel Sheehan spoke to former DCU teammates James McCarthy & Colm Begley about their Sigerson success, Colm joining the team as a "mature" student, and the future of the Sigerson Cup. The lads also give their predictions ahead of this evening's final between UL and UCC.

Antrim hurling legend, Terence McNaughton, joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the show to talk about the state of hurling in the county, following their shock league defeat to Kildare last weekend.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan speaks to Galway's Niamh Mallon, Cork's Laura Hayes, Laois' Clodagh Tynan, Dublin's Aisling Maher and Armagh's Rachael Merry at the launch of the Centra Camogie Leagues 2026

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back with Will O'Callaghan to review the last weekend of games before break in the National Hurling League. Reigning One A champions Cork overcame Tipp in front of a record crowd at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Limerick got back in the groove against Kilkenny, while Reuben Halloran fired Waterford another step closer to safety. The lads discuss Kildare's first 1B in almost 50 years, the focus on the black card, and the arrival of baby Joey Skehill. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead

Rachel Sheehan caught up with former UL teammates and former Cork and Tipperary camogie players, Cáit Devane and Julia White as they preview the Ashbourne Cup Final between UCC & UCD, part of the Electric Ireland Camogie Third Level Championships this weekend.

Bank Holiday Sunday Pod as we get stuck into all the Football - Galway sneak a win in Armagh, we hear about Tommy's trip to Castlebar for Dublin v Mayo, the lads are talking the drama around the grounds, and knowing when to call it a day.Chapters(01:00) - League trends, chasing skill levels, Dublin's sticky transition (18:00) - Mayo-Dublin run-through, Moran's second win, soft red card?(21:00) - McGeeney on fisted points, Finnerty pushing Galway on.(38:00) - Donegal-Kerry - the shadow rematch(45:00) - Around the Grounds: Division 2-4 drama, as Leinster counties soar high.We hope you enjoyed The Football Pod Club series, which we brought to a close last week, with our special show in Dingle, with Paul Geaney and Dylan Geaney. The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back with Will O'Callaghan for the first episode of the new season of The Hurling Pod. The lads review the second weekend of the National Hurling League, new arrivals in both the Murphy and Skehill households and if manliness is beng taken out of the game. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.

All Ireland winners Mick Bohan and Taggy Fogarty join John Duggan in studio for this week's Saturday Panel focusing on the National Hurling and Football Leagues, with the pick of the fixtures being the All Ireland Final rematch of last year, as Jim McGuinness' Donegal look to prove that they've truly put that match behind them.

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Kerry's Caoimhe Evans to discuss the upcoming Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta tournament in the Gaeltacht area. She also talks about her time away from the game and the new rules being implemented in Ladies FootballGAA on Off The Ball with AIB

We fly through a brilliant weekend of Football - focusing on Mayo's win in Galway, how Donegal looked against Dublin and all of the fun in Division 2. EnjoyChapters(01:00) - Brilliant Week 1 of the NFL, Dingle fun, Dorgu shenanigans.(07:00) - Mayo under Moran, breaking down an exciting tussle with Galway.(21:00) - Donegal comfortable v Dublin, McGuinness ain't budging. (36:00) - Rossies hard done by, TK shines for Kerry, Armagh clip Monaghan.(40:00) - Around the Grounds: standout moments and results from Div. 3 and 4.(44:00) - D2 Promotion contenders: Cork survive Cavan, Louth hold off Offaly, Meath beat Derry, Tyrone-Kildare draw.(55:00) - Players who caught the eye and listeners correspondence.We hope you enjoyed The Football Pod Club series, which we brought to a close last week, with our special show in Dingle, with Paul Geaney and Dylan Geaney. The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.

John Duggan is joined in studio by Colm Keys and Jason Byrne for this week's Saturday Panel, as intercounty GAA returns in earnest this weekend with the start of the National Leagues in both football and hurling!

Welcome to Dingle, the home of the AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Football Champions. Paul Geaney and Dylan Geaney join The Football Pod Club to talk us through the makings of the All-Ireland club champions, Daingean Uí Chúis. You will learn so much about the journey and story of this team and the town - and how they rose to win all around them. EnjoyChapters...(00:00) - Welcome to Daingean Uí Chúis(05:00) - The stories behind the final: meetings, injuries, new-borns and nerves.(18:00) - The moments that matter: comebacks, recoveries, Whakapapa and team photos.(37:00) - Paul's epic speech, as Gaeilge, why it meant to much(45:00) - Inside the famous meeting of Diseart in 2018, and bringing it to life.(55:00) - Chorca Dhuibhne, the town, the school, and the celebrations.(01:07:00) - Kerry Football quickfire - captaincy, future and potentialThere's all of that and so much more across our hour with Dylan and Paul Geaney, recorded in Geaneys bar in Dingle on the Tuesday after the Sunday.Top of Bín Bán by Pa Sheehy, written and recorded about Dingle's epic journey soundtracks the beautiful shots captured by our video team around Chorca Dhuibhne. You can watch the podcast on YouTube too.The Football Pod Club on Off the Ball…brought to you in partnership with AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.#GAA #GaelicFootball #TheFootballPod

Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan was in Croke Park for the launch of the LGFA National Football Leagues, where Katie Taylor was the keynote speaker.She spoke with former Dublin footballer Hannah Tyrrell, as well as Cavan's Shauna Lynch, Galway's Nicola Ward, Kerry's Danielle O Leary & Siofra O Shea, and Dublin's Carla Rowe.

High performance coach Gary Keegan has worked with the Irish rugby team, the Lions, the Cork senior hurlers, Irish boxing & so many more over the years, contributing to some of the greatest sporting teams & individuals in recent memory…He joins Ger & Colm on the line to tell us all about his work!Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The BallGary joined the lads in association with the Benecol Habit Stacking event where people will hear about how tiny daily habits can lead to extraordinary long-term results.

The Football Pod talk through perhaps the greatest All-Ireland club final any of us have ever witnessed as Dingle break St. Brigid's hearts and secure an historic victory for their club - we're talking about the brilliant performances on both sides, and the moments that made the difference. We've also got our 2026 NFL preview as we run through the four divisions. Chapters(01:00) - Dingle's All-Ireland final win against St. Brigid's - breaking down an epic(34:00) - The Leagues - Division 4 to 1, contenders, trouble and potential.On Wednesday we're bringing you a special episode of The Football Pod Club from Dingle, with the All-Ireland Senior Club Champions - be sure to watch on YouTube or listen on podcast.You can listen or watch back our first three episodes now; with Kerry's All-Ireland winners, Gavin White and Shane Ryan. Galway manager Padraic Joyce, and an hour with Dublin's All-Ireland winning duo - Carla Rowe and Sinead Goldrick. The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men's football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you're truly after.