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GAA stalwart Pat Daly's You Had To Be There | Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 40:36


After 44 years of full-time service to the GAA, Pat Daly announced his decision to retire earlier this year. A key figure in the development of everything from GAA Go Games to Hawkeye, Féile Peile na nÓg to the SMART sliotar, we were delighted to have Pat join us in studio for our latest edition of You Had To Be There on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. Joining Colm Boohig, Meghann Scully and Rachel Sheehan in studio, we really hope you're going to enjoy this one. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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

"Why haven't they trained for it?!" | Ep.8: Penalty Shootdown | Are penalties in hurling fair? | Word On The Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 31:57


Hello!And welcome to our podcast - Word On The Street!Every week, Susanna, Eve, and Rachel take a major sporting event or topic and head to the streets to find out what you, the public, think.This week, we're talking all things penalty shootouts, after the controversial Munster Hurling Final on Saturday saw Cork triumph over Limerick (Rachel is still celebrating). And even though Susanna is in sunny Spain, she's still here with Eve at the helm to discuss if penalties are fair, comparisons to other sports, and what possible alternatives there are.Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 0879180180!

McIlroy's motivation, Bellingham vs Tuchel's mother & Bradley's FAI snub | Morning Papers | Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 38:43


It was a bumper morning on Off The Ball Breakfast this Thursday! Colm Boohig was joined by the returning co-host Meghann Scully, as well as Team OTB members Rachel Sheehan and Arthur James O'Dea. With the US Open teeing off later today, the guys ran through which of the leading Irish contenders - Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry - will fare better on a difficult Oakmont course!Beyond that, there was some discussion about what Thomas Tuchel's mother makes of Jude Bellingham, Zoom meeting etiquette and some positive news from Casement Park. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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: Casement Park gets UK Government boost | Inside the B&I Lions camp | Carla Ward's US squad

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 24:17


Richie McCormack joins Cameron Hill and Eoin Sheahan on Wednesday's Newsround, as Casement Park has gotten a boost from the UK government, while Finlay Bealham and Andy Farrell speak from the B&I Lions camp. The Newsround w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

"Building on strong foundations" | €4m Funding confirmed for Women In Sport

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 21:44


Wednesday saw the announcement of a fresh €4m in funding for the Women in Sport (WIS) Programme for 2025.At today's press briefing, OTB's Rachel Sheehan spoke first to Minister for Culture, Communications and Sport, Patrick O'Donovan T.D, then it was the turn of Sport Ireland CEO, Dr Úna May. Rachel also caught up with Minister for Sport and Postal Policy, Charlie McConalogue, Chairperson of the Women in Sport Committee, Michelle Tanner, and finally, Kelsey Kirby – Sport Development Officer & Racer Motorsport Ireland.

"Will it ever get more meaningless than this?" | RTE's non-coverage of Luxembourg 0-0 Ireland | MORNING PAPERS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 37:49


Colm, Adrian & Arthur run through Wednesday morning's papers, as they talk Ireland's disappointing draw with Luxembourg last night.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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: Ireland v Luxembourg | August All Ireland finals | McIlroy and Lowry tee off together

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 24:48


Nathan Murphy and the Irish Independent's football correspondent Daniel McDonnell are live in Luxembourg as Heimir Hallgrimsson's side are set for their second friendly of this window. They join Eoin Sheahan, Cameron Hill and Mick McCarthy for Tuesday's Newsround. The Newsround w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

"This stirs the pot for Limerick..." | Cork's f* off chant | Ireland v Luxembourg | MORNING PAPERS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2025 33:59


Colm, Adrian & Arthur run through the morning papers as they talk about the Cork hurlers' Munster final celebrations, Ireland's friendly fixture vs Luxembourg & more.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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 | Starting our war on Seagulls | An alternative idea to penalties in hurling | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 26:25


Stephen Doyle and Michael McCarthy join Eoin Sheahan for Monday night's Newsround and we're starting with the biggest story of a packed weekend, the Seagulls at the Aviva Stadium.UPMC in Ireland #GetBackInAction

Munster final "had EVERYTHING!"| PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | A French Open final for the ages!

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2025 41:22


Colm, Tommy Rooney & Arthur run through a packed Performance Rankings, which will feature tennis journalist, Simon Cambers following the conclusion of the French Open.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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 | ‘It's an awful way to lose… but it's an unbelievable way to win!' | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 16:37


Here is a free segment this week's Sunday Paper Review where Shane Hannon is joined by Lisa Fallon & Paddy Christie, reflecting on yesterday's outstanding Munster Hurling Final!You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

THE NEWSROUND: Penalties in hurling, classy Coco Gauff, Leinster crowds

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2025 31:01


Shane Hannon is joined by Ann Marie Donelan and Alanna Cunnane to run you through today's sporting headlines.

SANITA PUSPURE: 'I didn't reach my potential!' | Rowing trailblazer | Latvia v Ireland | SETTLE IN

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 44:14


Three-time Olympian Sanita Puspure speaks with Kathleen McNamee on this week's Settle In. They look back on the highs and lows of her rowing career, the Tokyo disappointment, being a trailblazer, and her native Latvia. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0 | #SetleIn

THE RACING POD (Free): 'The mystery of life' | The Redwood Queen incident | The Epsom Derby | Thom Malone's Charity Bet

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2025 20:56


Johnny Ward is in for John Duggan on this week's Racing Pod, joined by the racing aficionado himself, Thom Malone. They look ahead to the weekend's races, while also getting Thom's charity bet, with the help of William Hill's Dave Kelner.The Racing Pod with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

THE NEWSROUND: So you're telling me there's a chance? | Hallgrimsson ahead of Senegal | Roland Garros

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 24:25


Nathan Murphy, Cameron Hill and Eoin Sheahan are live in studio for Thursday's Newsround, looking through all of the day's top sports stories!From Heimir Hallgrimsson's press conference ahead of Senegal tomorrow night, to another Munster legend stepping away from the province and Roland Garros, the lads bring you everything that's happening in the world of sport.The Newsround w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Stephen Bradley on career altering incident, leading Rovers & son's cancer diagnosis | Inner Drive

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 49:16


Nathan Murphy sat down with Shamrock Rovers' head coach Stephen Bradley to talk about the life-changing incident that led him away from playing, bringing Rovers to the top and the impact his son's cancer diagnosis has had. Inner Drive is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of Irish sport for over 30 years. #StopTheDrop

"It's Not A Real Sport!" | Ep. 7: Formula 'Dunne' | F1 x Ireland | Word On The Street

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 35:00


Hello!And welcome to our podcast - Word On The Street!Every week, Susanna, Eve, and Rachel take a major sporting event or topic and head to the streets to find out what you, the public, think.Eve is back from the Grand Prix in Barcelona and with Alex Dunne's jump back to the top of the F2 leaderboard after a dramatic few weeks... it's time to cover motorsports (if we can convince Rachel it's a sport..)!Why do Irish people like the F1? Has Drive To Survive bettered or ruined the sport? And how many fans would support Alex if he makes the jump? Listen to the pod to find out!

‘Ronaldo is just PHENOMENAL' | THE MORNING PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2025 34:18


Colm Boohig, Meghann Scully & Arthur O'Dea & will bring you ALL of the morning's biggest stories from the world of sport, the morning after Portugal booked their place in the final of The Uefa Nations League through goals from Francisco Conceicao & the evergreen Cristiano Ronaldo!Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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: McIlroy: “I was pissed off” | Captain Casey | Roland Garros | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 29:29


Cameron Hill joins Eoin Sheahan and Nathan Murphy rounding up all of today's sports news including Rory McIlroy being “pissed off” over the leaking of testing results of a non-conforming driver at the PGA Championship three weeks ago. Ireland Rugby announcing their 32 man squad for this summer's series vs Georgia and Portugal next month, including 11 uncapped players. Also included is all the latest from the tennis at Roland Garros as the wildcard Lois Boisson marches through to the women's semi-finals.The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction The Newsround is live from 7pm on weekday evenings.

‘This is SEISMIC for Connacht!' | THE MORNING PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2025 33:53


Colm Boohig, Adrian Barry & Arthur O'Dea will bring you ALL of the morning's biggest stories from the world of sport, the morning after Ireland missed out Nations League promotion, despite victory over Slovenia & Caomhin Kellher completed a move to Brentford!Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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: Lancaster heading West | Kelleher's ‘buzzing' bees | Ireland vs Slovenia | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 24:24


Cameron Hill joins Eoin Sheahan and Gavin Cooney this evening to round up all of the day's sporting action, including massive news in Irish rugby that Stuart Lancaster is returning to Ireland, taking his coaching talents to the West to manage Connacht from July. Also included in today's Newsround are all the latest from Caoimhín Kelleher's move to fellow Premier League side Brentford and all the latest from the Ireland's final Nations League game against Slovenia with Kathleen McNamee and Rachel Sheehan at Parc Uí Chaoimh.

‘I think Munster are a full-on green!' | PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2025 49:41


Adrian Barry, Arthur O'Dea & Colm Boohig recap and absolutely STACKED bank-holiday weekend of sporting action, from The UCL to The URC & absolutely everything in between!Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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 | ‘I think that's why ‘rugby purists' are having a real problem with this' | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2025 16:07


Here is a free segment this week's Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Linda Maher & Declan Lynch!You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

THE NEWSROUND - Champions League final memories, Duff's thoughts on the mid season break

Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2025 18:15


Aidan Delaney joins John Duggan to run you through today's sporting headlines.

THE RACING POD (Free): ‘They prefer horses to almost not run…' | What makes a race course great? | DONN MCCLEAN

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 25:29


Donn McClean, chief racing writer from the Irish Times, joins Thom Malone for this week's Racing Pod!The Racing Pod with William Hill Ireland.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

A medal milestone for Irish female sailors, Olympic heartbreak | Eve McMahon, Robert Dickson & Sean Waddilove

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 20:39


Cameron Hill caught up with Eve McMahon, fresh from her sailing bronze medal at the ILCA 6 World Championships, and Paris 2024 Olympians Robert Dickson & Sean Waddilove, at Irish Sailing HQ in Dún Laoghaire.

THE NEWSROUND | Seamus Coleman's future | Luke Littler's Tiger-like impact

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 23:02


Nathan Murphy and Cameron Hill join Eoin Sheahan for Thursday's episode of The Newsround.The Newsround with UPMC in Ireland #GetBackInAction

Word On The Street | Ep. 6: Padel-Mania! | The Racquet Sport Taking Over The Nation

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 36:53


Hello!And welcome to our podcast - Word On The Street!Every week, Susanna, Eve, and Rachel take a major sporting or topic and head to the streets to find out what you, the public, think.Eve is off galavanting at the F1 so a hungover not-so-bright-eyed nor bushy-tailed Susanna and a stressed Rachel are joined by OTB's tennis-fanatic, Colm Boohig, to find out what is making the sport so popular! And do people see it as a threat to other racquet sports in Ireland? Listen to the pod to find out!

With Gaelic football thriving, is hurling in trouble? | Thursday's Papers | Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2025 35:55


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea and Rachel Sheehan were on hand to run you through the morning's papers on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. With Gaelic football feeling better than ever about itself, Ger and Arthur debated whether or not hurling ought to be worried. Meanwhile, Colm brought us news of the latest laughable scenes from a season that will not end for Manchester United. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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

Hurling ticket prices | Is this what the GAA should be about? | THE NEWSROUND (Bonus)

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 17:15


In this special bonus episode of The Newsround, Eoin Sheahan is joined by Michael McCarthy to discuss the controversial ticket prices for the Munster Hurling Final.The Newsround with UPMC in Ireland #GetBackInAction

THE NEWSROUND | Cunha chose United over Arsenal? | Your worst sporting watchbacks

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 21:47


Oisin Coyne returns to deliver the Newsround today for Michael McCarthy and Eoin Sheahan ahead of the Conference League final tonight between Chelsea and Real Betis.The Newsround with UPMC Ireland #GetBackInAction

‘Nobody pays any attention to Chelsea!' | Morning Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2025 33:17


Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea and the returning Colm Boohig are here to go through Wednesday morning's papers, including Ireland's Finn Azaz being linked with multiple Premier League clubs, Off The Ball Breakfast is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

THE NEWSROUND: Mané out for Senegal against ROI | Leeds face Milan in Dublin | Lions sudden death?

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 22:25


Eoin Sheahan is joined by Mick McCarthy & Oisin Coyne for Tuesday's Newsround as more is revealed around the events at Liverpool's parade, the Mayo county board held a special meeting on Monday night, and Leeds United are set to face AC Milan in Dublin. The Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

"It's just inexplicable" | Tragic scenes in Liverpool | Mayo GAA Meeting | MORNING PAPERS

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 36:34


Ger, John & Arthur run through Tuesday morning's papers, including the tragic scenes at the Liverpool FC parade yesterday evening, and Mayo GAA's County Board meeting.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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

Eoin Sheahan's Diverted | 10. Argentina II: Acceptance

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 96:45


In the final episode of this series, we bring you inside the towns of Patagonia that have a distinct Welsh falvour. From tea houses to red dragons to an adoration for the game of rugby, we travel to Trelew and Gaiman. In Buenos Aires, we sit down with Marcela Mora y Araujo to take one last look back on the 2022 World Cup triumph, and what it's done for a country that is economically on its knees. She also reveals her own story of FOMO, except it was missing out on her own nation's World Cup win, which soothes the pain of this particular story of missing out.We go to a Boca Juniors game, and we also travel to Rosario to go to a Newell's Old Boys game. It's a club that both Messi and Maradona have played for, but neither is as revered in the stadium as one Marcelo Bielsa.Before all that, there's part ten of the Patagonian hitchhiking journey, as Eoin tries to get himself to his destination of Ushuaia.Follow Eoin…https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/https://x.com/EoinSheahanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@eoinsheahanEmail: eoinsheahan1@gmail.com

Nathan live update from Liverpool Parade (9pm) | THE FOOTBALL SHOW

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 11:11


Nathan Murphy joins Eoin Sheahan to offer the latest update on the developing incident at the Liverpool parade.

THE NEWSROUND | McCabe is a CL Champion! | Hurling structure under discussion | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 29:02


Join Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Stephen Doyle as they discuss the weekend's biggest sporting news, including Katie McCabe's magical Champions League victory, the final day of the Premier League season, and deliver some breaking news on the tragic situation in Liverpool.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland| #GetBackInAction

OTB Breakfast Newsround | McCabe inspires a generation + Aston Villa rue Brammall pain

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 10:51


Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Newsround, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea and John Duggan brought you the runners and riders of an action-packed sporting weekend in the Performance Rankings.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

‘Gaelic football is killing hurling at the moment!' | PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2025 36:57


Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea & John Duggan recap an action-packed weekend of sporting action through the ever controversial Performance Rankings!Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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 Sunday Newsround | Final Day of PL, McCabe's Heroics, GAA Action

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2025 30:11


John Duggan is joined by Shane Hannon for a comprehensive runthrough of the weekends back pages, as the Premier League season comes to an end. The lads discuss Katie McCabe becoming Ireland's latest Champions League winner, as well as a jam-packed weekend of Gaelic Games.

THE RACING POD: Field Of Gold's Redemption Mission | Irish Guineas Weekend | Thom Malone & John Duggan

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2025 20:15


John Duggan was joined by Thom Malone to preview the weekend of racing at the Tattersalls Irish Guineas. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ visit gamblingcare.ie

THE NEWSROUND: Ange's Second Season Success | ‘Watershed Moment' for Irish Boxing | Camogie Congress

Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2025 24:11


Cameron Hill joins Eoin Sheahan and Richie McCormack for the Newsround this evening to review a massive 24 hours in sport. Ange's second season win, Aoife Wafer's move to Harlequins and the IABA joining up with World Boxing. Rachel Sheehan also joins us live from Croke Park where the Camogie Association are having a special congress meeting to vote on the option of removing the mandatory wearing of skorts. The Newsround w/ UPMC #GetBackInAction

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