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Darragh Fitzgibbon sat down with Rachel Sheehan to preview the Munster Hurling Championship.Eir hurling ambassador Darragh Fitzgibbon was on hand as Eir celebrated another step forward in its network evolution, as it is recognised by Opensignal as having Ireland's No.1 5G network coverage.

Conor Whelan sat down to talk to Rachel Sheehan to preview the Leinster Hurling Championship.Eir Hurling ambassador Conor Whelan was on hand as Eir celebrated another step forward in its network evolution, as it is recognised by Opensignal as having Ireland's No.1 5G network coverage.

Legendary Dublin football manager Jim Gavin sits down with Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig to reflect on his presidential campaign and why he would “never” do it again, his time as head of the FRC & THAT period of pure & utter domination as Dublin boss…Off The Ball Breakfast with 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.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 was in Croke Park for the announcement of Batchelors as the Official Beans Partner of the GAA and Gaelic Players Association. She spoke with Aishling Sheridan, Ruairi Kinsella, Niamh Rockett & Adrian Mullen.

In memory of Clannad's Moya Brennan, who has passed away at the age of 73, we're resharing her conversation with Eoin Sheahan recorded in her family's pub in the heart of Gweedore ahead of the 2025 All Ireland Football final. She shared stories of Clannad's and her sister Enya's beginnings, the music and sporting history of the area, and her own influences.

It's the first edition of our updated Power Rankings and Mick McCarthy, Matthew Brennan and Tommy Rooney are in situ to go through where teams fall this week as well as our Hawkeye moment of the week. The Power Rankings on Off The Ball, with Harvey Norman, Official Stats Sponsor of the GAA.

Ger Gilroy and Vinny Perth are joined by OTB's own Rachel Sheehan to look back on last weekend's Camogie and Football leagues finals which saw Cork claim the Division 1 crown in the Football and Galway win the Division 1A title against Waterford. 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. 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/join

The Football Pod is coming at you after the opening weekend of the 2026 SFC. Armagh outlast Tyrone, just about. Leitrim secure a Sligo scalp. Cork get the job done. Mayo and Roscommon set-up a semi-final meeting - and are the Leinster big dogs coming in cold under a bit of pressure this weekend? We get stuck into it all. Enjoy.Chapters(01:00) - The Masters, Playa Blanca and Championship is back.(05:00) - Leitrim beat Sligo, Martin McGowan v Mickey Graham, Barry McNulty stars.(09:00) - Mayo hit London for 31. Roscommon win in NY but Cregg is sent off.(14:00) - Sheedy catches the eye for Cork. Waterford fall short in Tipp three-peat.(18:00) - Leinster run-down; Wicklow chip on shoulder, Laois win, Westmeath dangers.(30:00) - How Armagh defeated Tyrone - McGeeney tactics, Tyrone's status.(48:00) - Conaty's man-markers, Championship edge, Leinster quarter-finals.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday after another weekend of Championship football.

Hear from Galway's Cathal Murray & Carrie Dolan as well as Clare's Eugene Foudy & Clare Hehir as Rachel Sheehan brings you ALL of the reaction from today's Division 1a & Division 1b Camogie finals!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

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to this season's Leinster and Munster Hurling Championships. Can Cork retain their crown in Munster? And who will be the three to qualify from the province? And after an impressive League campaign, have Galway moved ahead of Kilkenny in Leinster?The lads will have a Members Pod midweek picking their team of the league, and addressing some of your comments pre-Championship...The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead

After a bizarre second half, Cork have been crowned LGFA Leagues Division 1 Champions in a tight encounter at the Gaelic Grounds.Firstly hear from Jonathan Higgins who gives his full-time report after a classic in Limerick.Then, hear from Cork Captain Emma Cleary, full-forward Katie Quirke and Manager Joe Carroll as they react to their sides win. Also hear from Galway manager Daniel Moynihan as he talks about his sides loss of the game in the 2nd half.Gaelic Football on Off The Ball

Jonathan Higgins was at the launch of the Leinster Senior Camogie Championship, speaking to each captain ahead of the start of the action next week!He spoke with Kilkenny's Caoimhe Dowling, Offaly's Amy Byrne, Carlow's Rachel Breen, Wexford's Keeva Steadmond, and Dublin's Aisling O'Neill.

In episode 30 of Settle In, we spoke to An Ghaeltacht footballer, Franz Sauerland, on what was a momentous 2025 for him and his club.Sauerland speaks of suffering racial abuse on the field as a teenager, but not letting that deter his ambition to represent his club on the biggest stage of all.The Gaeltacht defender tells Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan of his dream to represent his county, missing out on playing in the Intermediate All-Ireland club final, and growing up in a football-obsessed school. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0. visit drinkaware.ie

Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan was at the LGFA League Finals Captain's Day yesterday, and sat down with Louth's Áine Breen, Antrim's Brónagh Devlin, Cork's Emma Cleary, Galway's Kate Geraghty, Donegal's Roisin Rogers, and Cavan's Shauna Lynch

The Football Pod's big Provincial Championships Preview has landed; we're taking a look at the biggest talking points, the stories from the four provinces and the nine games kickstarting it all this weekend. EnjoyChapters(01:00) - Giddiness on Championship eve(16:00) - Ger Brennan's 3 month ban, Conor Lane and Michael Murphy.(28:00) - Provincial predictions - memories, players to watch, winners and shocks?(42:00) - Looking at the 9 games on Week 1 - Armagh-Tyrone, 20s debate, Waterford rising.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday reacting to the opening weekend of Championship Football.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan on this week's Hurling Pod to review the Division One A and B League finals. Limerick made it 18 wins out of 19 finals under John Kiely as they saw off Cork by six points in the One A decider, while Clare go into the Munster Championship as One B champions after holding off a Dublin fightback at the Gaelic Grounds. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead,

The GAA's National Head of Hurling, Willie Maher joins Eoin Sheahan in studio for an in-depth look at the state of the game, the new rules, and what to look our for this weekend.Hurling on Off the Ball with Applegreen - coffee, convenience, and a winning stop wherever you're headed.

The Football Pod is here; Donegal lay down a marker, Meath momentum, Cork threats, Kerry questions, Down survive, Carlow-Longford epic. The lads get stuck into the four Football league finals from the weekend. EnjoyChapters(01:00) - The weekend in Croke Park(04:00) - How Donegal took Kerry apart - kickouts, starving Clifford, revenge.(21:00) - The Michael Murphy incident.(28:00) - Meath beat Cork in the Div. 2 final - finishers, midfield edge, progress?(43:00) - The Hooter Debate(49:00) - Carlow CelebrationsThank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday building up to the opening weekend of Championship Football.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back with Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to this weekend's Division One B and A League finals. As Limerick and Cork renew their rivalry at the Gaelic Grounds, the lads think neither side will hold back ahead of the Munster Championship. They also chat about Liam Rushe's return to the Dublin panel, and whether Clare can ignite their season coming out of One B?The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead

John Duggan is joined by ex-Carlow footballer Brendan Murphy, ex-Wexford footballer Ciarán Lyng and ex-Dublin footballer Jack Sheedy for this week's Saturday Panel, looking at today's Division 3 and 4 Football finals.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18's only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

Tommy Rooney chats to Kellogg's GAA Cúl Camps ambassador and Armagh footballer Aimee Mackin about being an ambassador, the new rules in LGFA, and her return from injury.

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.