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The Racing Pod | “This race is a cracker!” | Cheltenham Trials Day & Doncaster preview!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 36:35


John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another week of the Racing pod, brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

FRIDAY PAPERS | "You might think this is rage bait…" | What even is a volley? | Casemiro to leave Utd | Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2026 39:53


Happy Friday, folks! Join Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon, and Arthur O'Dea as they go through increasingly inane conversation topics such as strong men handshakes, volley-gates, Champions League hypotheticals, most popular boys names in 1993… and also look at some actual sporting news! They give an update on the Australian Open, react to Casemiro who is due to leave Man United this summer, and their footballing cult heroesOff The Ball Breakfast every weekday from 7:30AM

THE NEWSROUND: Ferguson at Roma | Casemiro leaving | Connacht open new stand | Drama for Osaka at the AO | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 26:53


Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and Dion Fanning as they bring you all the news from the Sporting World on the evening of the penultimate round of the UEFA Europa League. The Newsround: Weekdays 7PM

WOTS | Ep.35 'Sacked in the morning?" | "In rugby they use the term 'let go'" | More patience? | Word On The Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 36:24


Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions. In a wake of a wave of 'sackings' in the football and, unusually, the rugby world, we're looking at whether the Irish public think managers deserve more patience. Is rugby becoming too much like the Premier League..? Or maybe we should just all "follow the GAA!"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!

Ireland 6N squad has only INCREASED uncertainty ahead of France... | Slot & Carragher's... odd relationship | MORNING PAPERS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2026 30:52


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through some busy morning headlines, as the lads react to Ireland's Six Nations squad announcement & last night's Champions League.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

THE NEWSROUND: Farrell names Ireland squad for Six Nations | Champions League teams | Rory McIlroy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 27:02


Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Eoin Doyle and Cameron Hill for Wednesday's Newsround, as Andy Farrell has named an experienced squad for the Six Nations, with a few injury concerns, while the Champions League continues live.

"Last Night was Exhibit A, B, and C of Why This Format is Class!" | Wednesday's Papers

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2026 34:55


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, and Arthur O'Dea bring you this morning's backpage talk, as Manchester City fell to an embarrassing defeat at Bodo/Glimt and Arsenal solidified their Champions League top spot at Inter Milan.

GARY KEEGAN: Not seeing the value of external motivation in sport… | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 34:11


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 NEWSROUND | City stumble | Frank under pressure | French rugby drama | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 27:29


Tuesday's Newsround is jam-packed folks, so join Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Stephen Doyle as they bring you through today's biggest news stories. There are plenty of potential upsets in the Champions League, some interesting team news for the Six Nations, and an appearance from Katie Taylor at Croke Park

"They are the Envy of Most Other Managers!" | Tuesday Morning's Papers | Off the Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2026 51:06


Ger, Colm, and Arthur bring you a comprehensive roundup of the morning's backpages, as Lisandro Martinez bites back at Nicky Butt, and 'Saipan' is set for it's UK release.

EXTENDED NEWSROUND | AFCON chaos! | Can Frank survive? | Good news for Keenan |

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 47:52


We have an Extended Newsround for you all this Monday evening! Join Mick McCarthy, Kathleen McNamee, and Stephen Doyle as they run through the biggest stories from over the weekend, including the crazy scenes between Senegal and Morocco in the AFCON final, Thomas Frank's tenure at Tottenham which looks to be coming to an end, and an injury update on Hugo Keenan

The best United performance in YEARS... | Munster's 'DISASTER' | PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | OTB Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 40:52


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through some busy Performance Rankings, the entries include the All-Ireland club finals, Munster & much more.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

UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘They've nobody to blame but themselves…' | Munster OUT of Champions Cup! | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 15:05


Here is a free segment this week's Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Jackie Shiels & Declan Lynch discussing Munster's SHOCK exit from the Champions Cup following last night's home defeat to Castres…You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

“This means the world to me, I'm gonna get home and give this to my Mom” | Ballincollig are national cup champions!

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2026 6:16


Our own Ben Symes is live from the National Basketball Arena in Tallaght where Ballincollig have won their first national cup in a 104-77 victory over Garvey's Tralee Warriors. MVP Latrell Jossell and player coach Ciaran O'Sullivan give their immediate post game reaction.

THE RACING POD: ‘Cheltenham's not that far away… I don't know who'll turn up!' | Johnny Ward's Charity Bet

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 40:47


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

Can ANY manager solve the Man United puzzle?.... | Few days like derby days! | MORNING PAPERS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2026 42:12


Colm Boohig, Keith Treacy & Arthur O'Dea run through some papers, with the Manchester derby dominating the conversation.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

THE NEWSROUND | Rory Leads in Dubai | King Appointed Captain | Robertson Sacked

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 26:24


Wednesday night's Newsround is with Dion Fanning, Eoin Sheahan, and Cameron Hill. Bringing you all the biggest sporting stories across Ireland and beyond. Grab a cuppa, sit back & be sure to enjoy!

MORNING PAPERS: "Can you really celebrate goals anymore?" | All Blacks in disarray, Arsenal narrowly win first leg & Parrott the Hat-Trick Hero | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 54:28


Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton & Vinny Perth bring you all the talking points after the All Blacks sacked their head coach Scott Robertson in a shock move, just 18 months out from the 2027 Rugby World Cup, Arsenal and Chelsea produced an intriguing first leg in their League Cup semi-final with the Gunners taking a narrow lead back to the Emirates in 3 weeks time and Troy Parrott netted a hat-trick against Ajax in a 6-0 drubbing in the Dutch domestic cup. Vinny and Colm also debate their All-Time Premier League Irish XI. 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.

WORD ON THE STREET Ep.33 'Lights, Camera, Action' | What makes a good sports doc? | Flops and success stories | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2026 45:49


Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions. This week we wanted to know all about your favourite sports documentaries. Are you a Drive to Survive fan who binged the series over Covid? Or are you a committed golf fan who loved the access of Full Swing? We discuss it all!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!

THE NEWSROUND: Rugby players on the move | EFL Cup semi-finals | Trouble in the All Blacks?

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 25:17


Cameron Hill and Eoin Doyle join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Wednesday's Newsround, as Jean Kleyn's replacement at Munster seems to be coming into focus. Meanwhile, trouble seems to be brewing in the All Blacks coaching setup, while there's the small matter of the Carabao Cup semi finals.

Big time boxing is BACK in Dublin - Anthony Cacace, Pierce O'Leary, Adam Olaniyan & Thomas Carty!| OFF THE BALL 

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 31:23


Hear from some Irish boxing's biggest stars by way of Anthony Cacace, Pierce O'Leary, Adam Olaniyan & Thomas Carty ahead of the return of big time boxing to Dublin on St. Patrick's weekend!Belfast's Anthony Cacace faces off against Jazza Dickens looking to win his second world title, the WBA Super-Featherweight belt, with the 36-year-old aiming to become a two-time champion of the world.Pierce O'Leary FINALLY gets his 3Arena debut, taking on Mark Chamberlain for vacant IBO World Super Lightweight belt just a stones throw from where he grew up.Adam Olaniyan is one of the hottest heavyweight prospects in boxing & after much deliberation, the 19-year-old has signed with Queensbury to make his pro debut in March - leaving his Olympic dream behind in search of undisputed acclaim.Finally, another Irish heavyweight & a staple of the biggest Irish boxing events in recent years, Thomas Carty returns to action following a year out after suffering a horrible knee injury during his last bout…SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

MORNING PAPERS: "I think that's mad that he's considered offside" | Carrick confirmed at United | Klopp to Madrid? | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2026 52:18


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton and Matthew Brennan bring you all the talking points following Manchester City's League Cup first leg win over Newcastle, a controversial VAR check and some transfer shocks in the Rugby World. 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.

THE NEWSROUND: World Cup winner to leave Munster | Carrick to manage United | Bazunu's loan move

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 26:14


Cameron Hill and Mick McCarthy join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Tuesday's Newsround, as Jean Kleyn's move from Munster to Gloucester at the end of the season is confirmed. Meanwhile, Michael Carrick has been named the interim manager of Manchester United, while Gavin Bazunu is on the move on loan.

JEROME WESTBROOKS: ‘I'm chuffed! I'm humbled by the honour!' | From Chicago to the Irish Basketball Hall of Fame

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 41:32


Irish basketball hall of fame inductee Jerome Westbrooks joins Eoin Sheahan in studio to reflect on his extraordinary life, from starting basketball at 13 in Chicago, to becoming the first American player to sign for Killester.

Madrid & Manchester managerial madness & did Szoboszlai disrespect Hourihane!? | TUESDAY'S PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2026 47:52


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea bring you all of the morning's latest sporting news, after Liverpool got the better of Conor Hourihane's Barnsley… but not without drama as Dominik Szoboszlai had an ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE for Barnsley's goal!Across the continent we saw Xabi Alonso depart after just 7 months as Real Madrid boss… while closer to home it looks as though Manchester United have found their new boss… for a few months at least!Some golf news too as Brooks Koepka eyes a return to the PGA Tour…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

EXTENDED NEWSROUND | Alonso leaves Madrid | Key rugby players return | Carrick to Utd | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 50:12


It's Monday Newsround again folks, and it's extended! Join Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Stephen Doyle as they bring you the day's biggest news, including Xabi Alonso's departure from Real Madrid, some positive Irish women's rugby news, and rumours of Carrick becoming interim manager at Manchester United

Man Utd's season almost as short as Fletcher's reign… | PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 41:04


Ger Gilroy, the returning Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea recap a sporting bonanza of a weekend which saw plenty of Club GAA emotion.The FA Cup was as dramatic as ever with Manchester United dumped out at home, while Macclesfield pulled one of the all-time great FA Cup shocks.Leinster & La Rochelle played out an absolute classic, but it wasn't to be for Munster who narrowly lost out in Toulon…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

Harry's Last Minute Leinster Save | FA Cup Action | GAA Club Finals | Nollaig Na mBan Special

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 20:46


Susanna Mollen, Eve Conway and Rachel Sheehan bring you Off The Balls Nollaig na mBan special of the Newsround with action from the Champions Cup, the FA cup and the GAA Club finals.

THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW: 'Restored my faith in rugby! | Rugby, Katie Taylor & more! | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2026 74:04


Eve Conway is joined & Orla McElroy & Cliona Foley for this week's Nollaig na mBan edition of The Sunday Paper Review! The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball

THE SATURDAY PANEL: ‘Managerial Madness' | Chaotic midweek Premier League action | Sporting week in review

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 24:28


Tommy Martin and Mick O'Keeffe join John Duggan in studio for a look back on the sporting week in this weekend's Saturday Panel.

THE NEWSROUND: ‘I've a feeling Ulster might win the URC!' | FA Cup latest | Leinster's front row crisis

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2026 23:01


John Duggan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill for this Saturday's Newsround, bringing you the latest sports stories and live updates from the FA Cup.

THE RACING POD: ‘The horse of a lifetime!' | The Gold Cup picks | Thom Malone's Charity Bet

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 43:02


John Duggan is joined in studio by Thom Malone for this week's Racing Pod. They are also joined by William Hill's Sam Norris. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

Martinelli's moment of MADNESS! | "Defends your teammates!" | Frank to be sacked? | MORNING PAPERS

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2026 49:56


Shane Hannon, Keith Treacy, Arthur O'Dea & Eve Conway run through some busy morning papers, following Arsenal & Liverpool's 0-0 draw.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

THE NEWSROUND: Arsenal vs Liverpool, Captain Coyle leaves Shels, Rovers sign Mulraney, the end of England's Bazball, | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 28:36


Eoin Sheahan, Cameron Hill and Dion Fanning are in studio to bring you all the news from across the Sporting world on a day where Premier League leaders take on patchy Liverpool as the Gunners bid to extend their lead at the top following draws for 2nd place City and 3rd place Villa last night. There has also been some seismic transfers in the League of Ireland and some positive news from an Irish Athletic great... The Newsround on Off The Ball - Weekdays 7PM SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

WORD ON THE STREET | Ep.32 Olympic Dreams | Elle Murphy | Eábha McKenna | Claire Dooley | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 62:48


Happy Thursday everybody! We have a very special Winter Olympics episode this week, as we chat to three Team Ireland hopefuls about the qualification process for the 2026 games beginning in Italy next month. Alpine skiers Elle Murphy and Eábha McKenna, and mogul skier Claire Dooley talk to Eve Conway and Susanna Mollen about their training, hopes, and ambitions. 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!

MORNING PAPERS: ‘If Chelsea look like the sensible ones, then you've a big problem…' | PL action & Carbery's return? | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 50:50


Ger Gilroy, Vinny Perth & Arthur O'Dea bring you all of the morning's latest sporting news, after a hectic night of Premier League action, which saw Benjamin Sesko bag twice for Manchester United in a 2-2 draw at Turf Moor, two points dropped by both Manchester City & Aston Villa gave Arsenal a boost ahead of tonight's clash with Liverpool, a 7-goal-thriller between Newcastle & Leeds - as well as so much more besides!Outside of football, reports emerged of a battle between Leinster & Ulster for the signature of Joey Carbery!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

THE NEWSROUND: Massive night of Premier League action, Joey Carbery on the move? | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 30:17


Eoin Sheehan, Michael McCarthy & Cameron Hill are in studio to bring you all the news from the sporting world on a day that includes 8 Premier League fixtures, with 2nd place Manchester City and 3rd place Aston Villa in action this evening. The Newsround on Off The Ball - 7PM Weekdays

MORNING PAPERS: "We're all just characters in his fever dream!" | Solskjær/Carrick in battle for United interim gig

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2026 49:33


Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry & Arthur O'Dea run through a busy set of Wednesday morning papers, as Evan Ferguson scores again & the headlines are dominated by football managers...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

THE NEWSROUND: Solskjaer back to United? | Rosenior's lengthy Cheslea contract | Ferguson in form

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 26:28


Eoin Sheehan, Cameron Hill and Eoin Doyle are live in studio to bring you all the pressing news from the sporting world on Tuesday, with Evan Ferguson in flying Roma form, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer could be returning to Old Trafford and Liam Rosenior looks set for a long stay at Chelsea.

MORNING PAPERS: ‘Are you happy that Amorim is gone? - ehhhmmm…' | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2026 47:16


Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry & Arthur O'Dea bring you all of the morning's sporting headlines, after a bananas day of news saw Martin O'Neill return to Paradise & of course, Manchester United become manager less...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

THE NEWSROUND: Amorim & Nancy sacked, Littler Champion again & Dingle, St Brigids win | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 50:33


Eoin Sheehan, Will O'Callaghan and Michael McCarthy bring you all the pressing news from the sporting world today as Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim and Celtic have sacked Wilfried Nancy. The Newsround on Off The Ball

PERFORMANCE RANKINGS: ‘It's the beginning of the end isn't it…' | Amorim, Brentford, GAA & Littler! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 45:55


Ger Gilroy, Vinny Perth & Arthur O'Dea will recap a smashing weekend of sport through the ever controversial Performance Rankings…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

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