Highlights from Off The Ball

Laois' Patrick Harding, the performance coach for Formula One driver Alex Albon, joins Eve Conway in studio to talk through his journey from the GAA, to the Olympics, to the Premier League and now to the pinnacle of motorsport. Ahead of the 2026 F1 season starting in Australia next week, with a whole new generation of cars, Patrick chats about how to extract every inch of performance from a driver over the course of the weekend, competition in the garage, and his favourite races.

Ger Gilroy, Dara Smith-Naughton, and Paddy Andrews bring you a roundup of the weekend's headlines as Ireland enjoy a fantastic weekend in Twickenham.

John Duggan, Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon are in studio to bring you all the news from the sporting world on a weekend where Ireland beat England in a statement win at Twickenham, Manchester City closed in on Arsenal with a win over Newcastle and the close of the Winter Olympics. Arsenal will look to bounce back from the late draw with Wolves last week with a win over North London rivals Tottenham.The Sunday Newsround on Off The Ball

Adrian Barry is joined by Orla McElroy, Sports Editor with the Irish Daily Mail, and Brendan Hackett, sports psychologist and Head of Coach and Player Development with the GAA in this week's edition of the Sunday Paper ReviewThe Sunday Paper Review 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.

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Ciaran O'Connor, Senior Analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and John Sebire, Co-Founder of Signify, the company using AI to work with the IRFU to tackle online abuse, following a week which saw Edwin Edogbo's first cap celebrations spoiled online by a tirade of online racist abuse directed at him through social media platforms such as X and Instagram.Listen to live and exclusive commentary of Derry City's clash with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of The Racing pod where they start the countdown to Cheltenham, reminisced on their favourite racing memories and previewed this weekends action in Fairyhouse. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18 + see gamblincare.ie

Ger Gilroy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, trying to keep Shane Hannon, David Wilson and Arthur O'Dea in line on the shoutiest segment across a multitude of platforms! The Crappy Quiz 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.

Shane Hannon, Keith Treacy, Eve Conway, and Arthur O'Dea bring you through the biggest stories of the day, as we react to Celtic's disappointing result in Europe, preview the North London Derby, and much moreOff The Ball Breakfast every weekday from 7:30AM

Dion Fanning and Cameron Hill join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newsround, as Arsenal's Bukayo Saka has signed a new contract until 2030, Andy Farrell has named a changed side for Twickenham, and Stephen Bradley has spoken out about Ireland's Nations League draw with Israel.

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.

Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea, and Matthew Brennan discuss Thursday morning's talking points as Arsenal drop two crucial points at Wolves.Listen to live and exclusive commentary of Derry City's clash with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Alpine skier Cormac Comerford joins Eoin Sheahan fresh off the back of representing Ireland at the Winter Olympics.

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and Eoin Doyle for Wednesday's Newsround, as news has emerge from Drogheda United that chairperson Joanna Byrne TD is reportedly being forced out of her position over her comments about Ireland's Nations League draw against Israel.The Newsround on Off The Ball.

It's not Thursday yet, but we couldn't wait to bring you this episode! Word On The Street sit down with Irish offshore sailor Pamela Lee, aiming to become the first Irish person to compete in the transatlantic Route du Rhum race this year. She tells us about how she took up offshore sailing, competing in the sport as a woman, and the business and commercial side of her career.Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

We've got a bumper review of the morning's papers for you with Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea, Vinny Perth & Dara Smith-Naughton all in studio after an interesting press conference from Jonny Sexton & some sorry scenes in Benfica's clash with Real Madrid.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

Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea & Barry Murphy run you through all of the latest sporting news, the morning after Keith Andrews' Brentford booked their place in the FA Cup 5th round with a hard-fought victory over non-league Macclesfield!There is also plenty of chat about goalkeepers, the Winter Olympics & far more serious stuff with the latest on Ireland's clash with Israel & the abuse of Edwin Edogbo.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

On tonight's Newsround, Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Cameron Hill bring you through the biggest sporting stories of the, as Johnny Sexton gives perspective on the Ireland no.10 debate, women's national team manager Carla Ward speaks to the press, and the Champions League returns... and a lot of pancake chatter

Colm Boohig, Adrian Barry & Arthur O'Dea bring you this week's edition of the ever-controversial Performance Rankings!There is loads of chat around Ireland's underwhelming victory over Italy, a fantastic weekend of sport in Scotland, the lack of VAR in the FA Cup & Arthur brings one of the weekend's big Winter Olympics stories!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

Hey everybody, it's a new week and we have a Monday Newsround coming up for you all. Eoin Sheahan, Kathleen McNamee, and Stephen Doyle will bring you through the biggest sports news stories of the past couple days, in football, rugby, GAA, and more.

Adrian Barry is joined by Cliona Foley and Rory Keane for this week's edition of The Sunday Paper Review This weeks Sunday Paper Review is brought to you by Optimum Nutrition. We're delighted to team up with Optimum Nutrition, the world's number one performance nutrition brand, as they launch their new global campaign, The Optimum Advantage. With over 35 years at the top of performance nutrition, trusted by the world's best athletes, and a growing partnership with the IRFU, Optimum Nutrition are right at the heart of Irish Rugby.

John Duggan is joined by Shane Hannon & Adrian Barry for this Sunday's Newsround!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Eoin and Mick discuss the weather that has once again disrupted the LOI fixtures before they look at Ireland vs Italy!

Risteárd Cooper co-creator of Après Match joins Eoin Sheahan in studio to discuss his career, impressions and new tour for his live show OUT OF HIS HEAD, which starts Feb 28th.

Shane Hannon, Vinny Perth & Arthur O'Dea chat through the morning headlines, following Arsenal's draw away to Brentford.The panel also discuss Ireland's Nations League group draw with Israel, this section begins at 28:27 minutes in.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

Johnny Ward and Thom Malone bring you another episode of the Racing Pod where they preview all the weekends races, and chat through all the action, tips and betting ahead of the weekend.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18 + see gamblingcare.ie

Mick McCarthy is on quizmaster duties today as he puts Shane Hannon, Arthur O'Dea, and Ger Gilroy through their paces in this week's rendition of the Crappy Quiz.Brought to you by Optimum Nutrition

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and former EFL and LOI Football player Eoin Doyle on Thursday's Newsround where the biggest talking point by far is the tough group Ireland will face in the next edition of the Nation's League following the draw earlier today.

Daniel Lambert joins Eoin Sheahan and Eoin Doyle on the line to give his reaction to the UEFA Nations League draw which saw Ireland drawn in the same group as Israel for the 2026 edition of the competition. Daniel Lambert and Bohemians proposed a motion that the FAI brought forward for Israel to be banned from European competitions, however that was not passed by UEFA.

Colm Boohig sits down with the former host of Soccer AM John ‘Fenners' Fendley for an in-depth chat from his time on the show & so much more outside of that!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

Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea, and Keith Treacy bring you Thursday morning's headline, as Sean Dyche and Thomas Frank are sacked from their posts. Keith wonders if Florian Wirtz is physical enough for the Premier League?This 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.

Will O'Callaghan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and Stephen Doyle for Wednesday's Newsround, after Spurs sacked Thomas Frank, while Ireland have been left with a question mark around skipper Paul Stirling, after defeat against Australia this morning.

Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry and Arthur O'Dea bring you all the news from this morning's papers after a night which saw Tottenham Hotspur lose at home to Newcastle, putting them even further in danger, West Ham end Manchester United's win streak and a few late goals which saw Leeds come back from two goals down to get a draw against Chelsea. Don't miss a minute of rugby this month with an Off The Ball subscription! For a limited time only, you can get your first month for just €1, that's all your Six Nations coverage, expert analysis, specialist podcasts and more! Try OTB for a month for just €1 and see why Ireland's rugby fans never switch off. Download the GoLoud app and join in the obsession today Off The Ball Breakfast every weekday from 7:30AM

Former Ireland International Keith Treacy joins Will O'Callaghan and Cameron Hill to bring you all of the latest from the world of sport as we have 4 Premier League matches kicking off shortly after with Chelsea hosting Leeds United, Bournemouth travelling to the Hill Dickinson to face Everton, a Cristian Romero-less Tottenham Hotspur hosting Newcastle and Manchester United hoping to make it 5 wins in a row under Michael Carrick as they travel to London to play West HamThe Newsround on Off The Ball - Weekdays: 7PM

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run you through all of the morning's news, ahead of a bumper night of Premier League action!There's some chat around The Winter Olympics after Colm indulged in some ‘Normal Hill', Ger spent some time watching ‘Big Air' & Arthur spent his evening watching Figure Skating!The bulk of the conversation is around Irish rugby - and what is the root cause of the recent downturn in form… maybe it's all just one big overreaction?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

Welcome back to Word On The Street where this week Susanna Mollen spoke to Fergal Guihen about his two year cycle from Roscommon to Sydney where he travelled over 30,000 km through 28 countries and 3 continents raising money for charity. Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

It's Monday again, and it's time for an extended Newsround! Join Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, Stephen Doyle and Dion Fanning as they bring you through the biggest sports news of the past couple days

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Arthur O'Dea are on hand to bring you all the reaction from a packed week of sport which included the Superbowl, won by Seattle Seahawks in a reverse result of Superbowl 49, a controversial end at Anfield which saw Manchester City keep the gap at 6 points between themselves and Arsenal, as well as the return of the League of Ireland.The lads go through the resurgence of Manchester United, Christian Romero's discipline issues, the spotlight on Ben O'Connor at Cork and Aston Villa's poor run of form.We apologise for the minor audio issues during this podcast.Don't miss a minute of rugby this month with an Off The Ball subscription! For a limited time only, you can get your first month for just €1, that's all your Six Nations coverage, expert analysis, specialist podcasts and more! Try OTB for a month for just €1 and see why Ireland's rugby fans never switch off. Download the GoLoud app and join in the obsession today Off The Ball Breakfast every weekday from 7:30AM

Join John Duggan, Adrian Barry & Shane Hannon for this week's Sunday Newsround on Off The Ball!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

OTB Sunday Paper Review: France cast Ireland aside | Cranky managers | Straight-talking Ben O'ConnorAdrian Barry is joined on The Sunday Paper Review today by columnist Roy Curtis and former Ireland rugby star Fiona Hayes. Today's Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball is 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.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week's Racing Pod, looking ahead to the weekend's racing, as well as the top stories from the week around the yards. They are also joined by Alex Dunn from William Hill. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

Mick McCarthy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, trying to keep Ger Gilroy, David Wilson and Arthur O'Dea in line on the shoutiest segment across a multitude of platforms! The Crappy Quiz 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.

Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea, and Dara Smith-Naughton react to the first game of the Six Nations, that saw Ireland lose to France on a wet and windy night in Paris. Our reporter Susanna Mollen joins us on the line live from Paris to give us an insight into what the atmosphere and game-plan was like at the Stade de France last night.Our full chat continues with Alan Quinlan and Matt Williams, available with an Off The Ball subscription Don't miss a minute of rugby this month with an Off The Ball subscription! For a limited time only, you can get your first month for just €1, that's all your Six Nations coverage, expert analysis, specialist podcasts and more! Try OTB for a month for just €1 and see why Ireland's rugby fans never switch off. Download the GoLoud app and join in the obsession today