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The Newsround: The Greatest Irish Sporting Moment Of All Time | Andy Farrell's Upcoming Book Release

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 27:47


Sunday's OTB presenter, John Duggan, is in with Adrian Barry to bring you today's Newsround - all the biggest stories and updates in the sporting world this Sunday. Stephen Doyle is also on hand to bring you the Premier League news ahead of his live commentary of Newcastle vs Nottingham Forest on Newstalk FM.

UNLOCKED: THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW: The Biggest Moment in Irish Sport?

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2025 17:32


Adrian Barry was joined by former rugby player, referee and IRFU World Rugby Rep Su Carty and communications consultant David Sharkey for this weeks Sunday Paper Review.In this section you will hear now on your radio we pick up the conversation around the impact of Shane Lowry's iconic putt that retained the Ryder Cup for Team Europe.

THE SATURDAY PANEL w/ Tipp All-Ireland Winners Craig Morgan & Conor Stakelum | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 53:03


John Duggan is joined by Tipperary All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship winners Craig Morgan and Conor Stakelum to reflect on their championship winning season the driving factors that brought them success. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball is brought to you by L'Oreal Men Expert

The Newsround: 62 Motions Passed at the GAA Special Congress | Cork City beat St. Pats 3-0 in the FAI Cup Semi-Final

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2025 22:09


John Duggan and Aidan Delaney are here for your Saturday Newsround where they chat through all the sport headlines from the afternoon.

MORNING PAPERS: "Where's the handball?!" | VAR controversy | Rovers & Shels in the Conference League

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 38:34


Colm Boohig, Keith Treacy & Arthur O'Dea run through some busy morning papers.The lads chat through the League of Ireland teams in Europa Conference League action last night, the VAR controversy in Europe & 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 Racing Pod: 2025 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp | Minnie Hauk Favourite To Win

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 45:02


John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of The Racing Pod where they'll preview this weekends racing action including the 2025 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe at Longchamp. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie

THE NEWSROUND: Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers take on Europe | Ireland Squad Announced

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 20:08


Cameron Hill joins Eoin Sheahan for tonights Newsround, where Stephen Doyle and Vinny Perth will link in live from Tallaght Stadium where Shelbourne face BK Hacken in the Conference League League Phase Matchday 1.The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

Aoife O'Rourke, Lisa O'Rourke & Philip Doyle: Olympic Aspirations | Winning medals for Ireland

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 46:16


Aoife O'Rourke, Lisa O'Rourke and Phillip Doyle sit down with OTB's Susanna Mollen and Rachel Sheehan to announce the extension of the Olympic Federation of Ireland's partnership with McKVR.

Word On The Street | Ep.20: Nightmare in New York | Ryder Cup abuse | Alcohol at the GAA? | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 43:27


Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to another episode of Word On The Street, where this week we're looking at toxic fan culture in light of the chaotic scenes at the Ryder Cup this past weekend. What are the main causes, and how can we fix it? 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: Duff for Ireland? | Arsenal doubts remain | Irish clubs in Europe | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2025 48:41


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea and Dara Smith-Naughton were on hand this morning for Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. After another night of Champions League action, Colm explored why he still can't see Arsenal winning either of this season's two big trophies. On top of that, with Irish clubs in European action later this night, the lads wondered whether Stephen Bradley or Damien Duff is now the more likely candidate to be Ireland's next senior boss. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch 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: FAI Vote on Israel | Champions League | Browne Named U20 Coach

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 20:52


Tonight's Newsround is brought to you by Cameron Hill, Eoin Sheahan, and Michael McCarthy as they take you through the biggest sporting stories of the day. The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC | #GetBackInAction

MORNING PAPERS: "He's matured a lot over the years" | UCL Tuesday Review | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 47:32


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton bring you through all of today's headlines from the morning papers, including a look back at last night's UEFA Champions League action.Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch 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 NFL POD | Jaxson Dart debut | Big injury concerns | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2025 48:00


Hello everyone! Mick McCarthy and Cian Fahey react to the Steelers and Vikings game in Croker, look through some debuts, and analyse injury concerns

THE NEWSROUND | CL action | Success for Comerford | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 25:06


Hello hello hello! Join Eoin, Mick, and Cameron for Tuesday's Newsround as they look at the Champions League action this evening, reflect on Orla Comerford's medal successes, and look at Stephen Bradley's Rovers side.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

MORNING PAPERS: ‘We've totally lost the whole reason we came here in the first place…' | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2025 42:57


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea & Dara Smith-Naughton have all of the major news for you, the morning after West Ham began life under Nuno Espírito Santo & the morning of the second round of UCL action - we also saw the first presidential election debate 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: Shane Lowry brings home the Ryder Cup | The late late Show in the Premier League

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 23:43


Stephen Doyle and Mick McCarthy join Will O'Callaghan for tonight's newshound after a monumental weekend of sport. Shane Lowry and Rory McIlroy played huge parts in winning Europe the Ryder Cup on American soil for just the fifth time under the heat of horrid abuse from the spectators at Bethpage Black. The NFL came to Dublin as the Pittsburgh Steelers defeated the Minnesota Vikings 24-21 in an entertaining game at Croke Park. Across the Irish Sea there were big results in the Premier League including Liverpool's first loss of the season. All that plus the rest of the weekend's news in The Newsround. The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

PERFORMANCE RANKINGS: European Glory in NY, Late Arsenal Drama & NFL in Dublin | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2025 35:46


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Arthur O'Dea bring you through all the action of what was an action-packed weekend which included a Shane Lowry putt that allowed Europe to claim the Ryder Cup in New York, a Leinster blowout loss, Chelsea and Liverpool dropping points, Arsenal winning late on and the historic NFL game in Croke Park. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch 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 NFL POD LIVE IN CROKE PARK | The Steelers beat the Vikings

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 30:04


Michael McCarthy and Cian Fahey sit in an empty Croke Park after the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Minnesota Vikings.

THE SUNDAY NEWSROUND: Ryder Cup Crowds | NFL Dublin | MUFC woes... | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 31:38


John Duggan is joined in studio by Aidan Delaney for this Sunday's Newsround.We're also joined by Nathan Murphy as Europe close in on Ryder Cup glory - as well as Mick McCarthy & Cian Fahey who are LIVE from Croke Park for NFL Dublin!

UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘I don't think you can get away from the crowd…' | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2025 16:22


Here is a free segment this week's Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan was joined by Dan McDonnell of the Irish Independent & Linda Maher of the Irish Daily Mail.You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

SETTLE IN: 'I don't want to be chicked' | Advice for running marathons | Mary Nolan Hickey

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2025 37:48


The only woman to have participated in every Dublin Marathon since 1980, Mary Nolan Hickey joined John Duggan for this week's Settle In. '#SettleIn' with Guinness 0.0 | Guinness Ireland

THE RACING POD: The day Johnny Ward's horse won, but he wasn't on it! | Johnny Ward's Charity Bet

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 41:30


Johnny Ward joins John Duggan for this week's Racing Pod, looking ahead to the weekend's racing action, as well as discussing the pros and cons of horse ownership and being part of a syndicate. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

BRETT KEISEL: "LET'S GO STEELERS!" | Sacking Tom Brady, Croke Park & more | OTB Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 18:10


Pittsburgh Steelers legend, Brett Keisel, joins Colm Boohig & Keith Treacy to look ahead to the Steelers v Vikings game in Croke Park this Sunday!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

FRIDAY PAPERS | "I've a David Bentley tattoo!" | Underrated players | Phone call pranks?! | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2025 39:11


Colm Boohig, Keath Treacy, and Arthur O'Dea bring you through the big headlines this morning, including the Ryder Cup, European fixtures, plus some bonkers stories from Keith Friday!Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

THE NEWSROUND: Ryder Cup final preparations | URC Team News | Football All-Star Nominations

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 22:06


Cameron Hill and Nathan Murphy join Eoin Sheahan for Thursday nights Newsround ahead of a monumental weekend of sport. The Ryder Cup kicks off tomorrow at Bethpage Black. The GAA Football All Star nominations came in this morning. The URC returns this weekend too, and the LOI title could be wrapped up tomorrow night. The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

WOTS | “Big, bold, a sport we don't get to watch” | Ep.19: Touchdown in Dublin | NFL at Croker | OTB

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 40:29


The NFL is coming to town! With Croke Park set to host the Steelers v Vikings game this Sunday, we wanted to know everyone's opinions on the good, the bad, and the ugly of bringing American Football to Ireland, as well as exploring why it has become a hugely popular game internationally.Have a thought or topic in mind for next week's 'Word On The Street'? Get in touch via @OffTheBall on social media or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180.

Stuart Byrne's You Had To Be There | Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 61:54


League of Ireland legend Stuart Byrne joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig for the latest edition of You Had To Be There on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. 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

MORNING PAPERS: FAI at the Oireachtas, Kerry's cause fueled for 2026 & is gardening leave all that? | Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2025 57:05


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea & Dara Smith-Naughton were in studio this morning to run through the biggest sports stories on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. There was no shortage of things to get stuck into this morning, including but not limited to: Patrick Horgan's legacy, Monchi's Villa exit, the complexities of 'gardening leave' and the FAI's appearance before the Oireachtas. Finally, our GAA correspondent (and All Star committee member) Tommy Rooney joined the show to run through the nominees and debate the biggest talking point this morning - why have Donegal more players nominated than the All-Ireland winners Kerry?! 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: Gearing Up To The Ryder Cup | NFL Lands in Dublin | O'Connor Homecoming

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 19:52


Tonight's Newsround is brought to you by Eoin, Nathan, and Cameron, taking you through the biggest sporting stories of the day. Off The Ball Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Homeless World Cup | "Walking the streets of Ireland homeless... to Norway representing your country"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 44:01


Scott O'Brien and Emma Brennan are in studio with Eoin to talk about representing Ireland at the Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup. They also open up about their experiences with drug and alcohol abuse and the work of Coolmine, a drug and alcohol treatment centre. Warning, this piece does include conversations around drug use and addiction.

THE NFL POD | Max Starks Interview Special & Steelers-Vikings is finally here!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 52:36


In a special edition episode of the NFL Pod this week, Cian travels down to Limerick to talk to two time Super Bowl winner Max Starks before the lads dive into the usual bits in studio. Ger is back to join Mick and Cian looking ahead to the biggest NFL weekend in Irish history.

MORNING PAPERS: "I wish Horgan stayed on..." | Hoggie retires | All-Stars nominations | OTB Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 36:02


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through some busy morning papers, as Patrick Horgan announces his retirement, the PWC GAA/GPA All-Stars have been released.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 | Patrick Horgan announces retirement | Tadhg Beirne to remain as captain | OTB

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 22:46


Hello hello and welcome to Tuesday's Newsround! Eoin Sheahan, Cameron Hill, and Mick McCarthy will bring you through today's biggest sporting news stories, including news of Patrick Horgan's retirement, Tadhg Beirne's captaincy, and an update on the FAI The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

A history in Irish cycling, from the heart of Irish cycling | 3 local legends reflect | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 48:03


Off The Ball take a trip down to O'K Cycles in Carrick-on-Suir to learn about the history of the Carrick Wheelers, and the wider impact the club has had on Irish & world cycling, ahead of L'Etape Ireland's 100km & 150km events on Sunday the 28th of September. We speak to Carrick club legends Sean 'Booty' Walsh, Martin Wall & Bobby Sheehan, the lads share their stories of growing up with Sean Kelly, the infamous gatecrashing story at the 1972 Olympics & much more!

MORNING PAPERS: ‘Salah could have won the Ballon Do'r - easily…' | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 37:22


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig,& Arthur O'Dea have all of the major news for you on this Tuesday morning, the morning after a hectic night of LOI & Ousmane Dembele received the Ballon D'or…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

CLIONA FOLEY | "Mentally, she's extraordinary" | Kate O'Connor's success | Looking to the future | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 20:31


Will O'Callaghan is joined by Cliona Foley this evening to talk about Ireland's huge successes in athletics at the World Championships in Japan, including Kate O'Connor's silver medal, and some remarkable performances.

THE NEWSROUND: O'Connor celebrates on the streets of Tokyo | Premier League Round-Up | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 24:03


Stephen Gleeson joins Will O'Callaghan and Mick McCarthy for tonight's Newsround as Kate O'Connor takes to the streets of Tokyo to celebrate her Silver medal in the Heptathlon at the 2025 World Championships. We have all the latest news as we round up Gameweek 5 of the Premier League and all the other sporting headlines of the day. The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

PERFORMANCE RANKINGS: ‘Liverpool will surely, at some stage, drop some points…' | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2025 37:13


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea recap yet another fantastic weekend of sport as Kate O'Connor put herself among Ireland's greatest & Cian McPhillips made sure we wouldn't forget his name anytime soon.In the Premier League, Arsenal left it late to rescue a point at home to Manchester City & Ruben Amorim's Manchester United picked up a vital three points against Chelsea in a fairly eventful clash!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 - OTB Sunday Paper Review: Kate O'Connor is a history maker!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2025 18:49


In this free segment of The Sunday Paper Review - John Duggan is joined by Philip Lanigan of the Irish Daily Mail & Health & Performance Nutritionist Kate McDaid to discuss the top stories in the papers this Sunday!The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball.

THE RACING POD: Horse racing to take place on Good Friday for the first time! | Johnny Ward's Charity bet

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 43:17


John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week's Racing Pod as it was announced that the Curragh will host the first ever Good Friday racing in Ireland in 2026.Sam Norris of William Hill also joins the lads. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

MORNING PAPERS | "The most successful player to ever play for Ireland!" | A Very Keith Friday | OTB

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2025 26:54


Hello folks, and Happy Friday! The top of this morning's Breakfast Show included some Athletics discussions, looking at Marcus Rashford's performance against Barcelona, and Keith Treacy takes a walk down memory lane!Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

THE NEWSROUND: McPhillips smashes National Record to reach final | New Women's LOI teams | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 22:08


Cameron Hill joins Eoin Doyle and Eoin Sheahan for tonight's Newsround as Cian McPhillips takes the day as he smashed the National Record at 800m to win his semi-final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The Longford native unfortunately won't be joined by Mark English as he finished in 3rd place in his semi-final. We've all the latest on the new Women's League of Ireland development league that will kick off in 2026, and all the latest ahead of tonight's Champions League action. The Newsround on Off The Ball is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

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