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Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, Arthur O'Dea and Stephen Doyle remember the late Michael Lyster, the face of GAA coverage in Ireland, who passed away this weekend at the age of 71. They also take you through all the biggest sporting news stories of the day, as the men's national team begin their preparations for the game against Czechia this ThursdayViagra 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.Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland's crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.

Emily McKeown, Women's Development Officer at Leinster Rugby, joins Susanna Mollen to preview the 2026 Bank of Ireland Leinster Senior Girls Schools Senior Cup final between Ardscoil na Trionoide and The High School this Thursday in Donnybrook Stadium.Bank of Ireland | #neverstopcompeting To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton reflect on the weekend of sporting acting that was through the ever-controversial Performance Rankings!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

Here is a free segment this week's Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Nadine Doherty & Philip Lanigan - here they discuss the potential for a penalty-shootout in Prague for the Republic of Ireland & Troy Parrott's journey so far!You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Meghann Scully was at the Navan racecourse on Saturday for a special showcase race, as Kevin McGrath, the reigning Irish Indoor 800m Champion goes up against a horse! In the saddle, we have none other than Keith Donoghue - six time Cheltenham Festival winner with multiple Grade 1 victories to his name!Meghann spoke with several racing icons in the build up to the race, including tipster David Jennings, trainer Gavin Cromwell, trainer of the horse in question, Ian Donoghue, jockey Mark Walsh, as well as RYSE Chocolate's Ian O'Rourke. The event was all with thanks to RYSE Chocolate!

John Duggan is joined in studio by Tommy Martin and Roy Curtis for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on all the week's top sporting stories, and building up to what could be a historic week in Irish football!

John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back to review an incredible Cheltenham Festival and to preview all the upcoming action from Navan, Naas, Newbury and Limerick The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Shínigh Scarlett Ní Earaín a céad chonradh gairmiúil le Hibernian Women ó Shamrock Rovers i Meán Fómhair 2025.Ó mBaile Múineacháín d'imir sí le Peamount United agus Athlone Town agus í ag fás aníos di, rinne Scarlett ionadaíocht ar Éirinn ag leibhéal Faoi-19, agus bhuaigh sí Gradam Imreoir Idirnáisiúnta na Bliana Faoi-19 na mBan in 2023. Tá Scarlett ag súil lena céad ghairm chuig foireann shinsearach na hÉireann a fháil amach anseo.Scarlett Ní Earaín signed her first professional contract for Hibernian Women from Shamrock Rovers in September 2025. From Monaghan originally, she played for Peamount United and Athlone Town growing up, Scarlett represented Ireland at Under 19 level, winning the International Under 19 Womens Player of the Year in 2023. Scarlett looks towards receiving her first Irish call up in the future.To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Shane Hannon is joined by Colm Boohig and Dara Smith Naughton for Friday's Papers. Today they discuss the news of Heimir Hallgrimsson's contract extension, last night's darts, the upcoming Premier League action and much, much more. 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. Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am

Tonight's Newsround centres on Ireland's squad being announced for next week's crunch playoff with Czechia, as QPR's Harvey Vale is called up fo the first time. The FAI also announced today that the Icelandic coach will be keeping the reigns for the Euro 2028 campaign. 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.

Meghann Scully was in Carlow to chat to Willie, Patrick, and Danny Mullins, along with Paul Townend about their Gold Cup success at Cheltenham Horse Racing on Off The Ball with William Hill

Happy Thursday folks, and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're in between one of the best Six Nations tournaments ever and the beginning of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs. What better week to talk about the BIG moments that we remember, and what makes a tournament great.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!

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the talking points from the world of sport following a night dominated with goals as the UCL Round of 16 ended with just the 68 goals across both weeks. The lads also talk about their upcoming interview with Gary Neville and Rory McIlroy's dinner pick for the upcoming Masters Tournament next month 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Arthur O'Dea and Daniel Pitcher join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Wednesday's Newsround, as Joanna Byrne has stepped down as co-chair of Drogheda United, while Scott Bemand has named his squad for the Women's Six Nations starting next month. Bemand also has extended his contract as Ireland coach. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of the Champions League to run through!The Newsround is brought to you by Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. Buy online at viagraconnect.ie subject to suitability following pharmacist consultation.

Eve Conway and Ciara Treacy are back for episode 2 of the F1 Pod and this week they were joined by F1 journalist Chris Medland to review all the action from China, to discuss the cancelled Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and to preview the upcoming action in Japan. The F1 Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by KitKat, bringing breaks to the fastest sport in the world. #HaveABreak

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the talking points from the world of sport following a St Patrick's Night full of Champions League action which saw Bodo/Glimt's fairytale run come to an end in Lisbon, Arsenal easing past Bayer Leverkusen, PSG inflicting more pain on Rosenior's Chelsea and Manchester City coming up very short against Real Madrid. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Bhí Colm De Buitléir ag teacht chun cinn trí na céimeanna i rugbaí An Ghaeltacht, agus ba é an chéad imreoir riamh ón gclub a chuaigh ar aghaidh chun imirt do Connacht. As teaghlach atá an-tógtha leis an rugbaí dó, d'imir a athair do Laighin ag leibhéal faoi aois agus imríonn a dheartháir do Connacht.Ag imirt mar leathchúlaí scroba agus leathchúlaí oscailte, d'imir sé do Corinthians agus tháinig sé tríd an gcóras i Connacht, ag tuilleamh a chéad chaipín sinsir i gcoinne Bordeaux Bègles sa Challenge Cup in 2018.Chuir gortuithe isteach ar a dhul chun cinn, agus d'fhág sé Connacht in 2021. Ina dhiaidh sin bhí sé mar chuid den fhoireann Terenure a bhuaigh a gcéad teideal AIL riamh in 2023.Colm De Buitléir came through the ranks at An Gaeltacht Rugby and was their first ever player to go on to play for Connacht. From a rugby obsessed family, his Dad played for Leinster underage and his brother plays for Connacht.At scrum half and out half he played for Corentians and came through at Connacht, earning his first senior cap against Bordeaux Beagles in the Challenge Cup in 2018. De Buitléar has been plagued with injuries but has learned valuable life lessons from each one, leaving Connacht in 2021, he was part of the Terenure team that won their first ever AIL title in 2023To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Matthew Brennan caught up with Anthony Cacace, Adam Olaniyan, Thomas Carthy, Pierce O'Leary and more at the 3Arena on Saturday night.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Susanna Mollen is joined in studio by Gonzalo Saenz of the Dublin Dogos to discuss how the club was founded and what their mission is. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guiness 0.0

Happy Monday folks! Join Mick McCarthy, Arthur O'Dea, and Ben Symes for today's Newsround, as they look back on the weekend that was in sports, as Ireland secure the triple crown, Kerry wins left right and centre, and Spurs pick up a much needed point.The Newsround on Off The Ball with Viagra 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.

Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to rate the weekend's sporting action which saw Ireland lift the Triple Crown but get pipped at the post by France following a last-minute penalty kick to win the Championship. The weekend also had an exciting penultimate weekend of the Football Leagues which saw Kerry comprehensively overcome Mayo and Armagh forge a comeback over Dublin. Arsenal also extended their lead in the Premier League with a late win over Everton while Manchester City could only get a 1-1 draw against West Ham. We apologise for the sound issues within this podcast. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

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

Adrian Barry is joined by Gavan Casey & Hugh Farrelly for this week's edition of The Sunday Paper Review.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball is with Optimum Nutrition. #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #RugbySUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join00:18:23.10100:36:33.26200:56:36.125

Off The Ball's John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan live from Cheltenham as Paul Townend made history by becoming the first jockey to win the Champion Chase, Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup in the same year, setting a record of five Gold Cups as a jockey. Hear from Townend, as well as trainer Willie Mullins as Cheltenham draws to a close!The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

Ger Gilroy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, trying to keep Mick McCarthy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan in line on the shoutiest segment across a multitude of platforms!This week's Crappy Quiz 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, ‪@optimumnutrition are right at the heart of Irish Rugby.

Fáilte go Saol ar OTB! TV Presenter Gráinne McElwain is host to Off The Ball's new bilingual podcast series celebrating the Irish Language through the eyes of the sporting world. In Episode One we have Jamie Wall, Jamie played for both the Cork hurlers and footballers at Minor level and won three Munster u21 football titles. In 2014, doctors discovered an abscess developing on his spine, leaving him paralysed from his midriff down.Jamie decided to use his talents for coaching, he has since won the Fitzgibbon Cup three times with Mary Immaculate College. A qualified teacher he is now in his last year studying Law and Accounting in UL.In eipeasóid a haon tá Jamie Wall againn. D'imir Jamie d'fhoirne mionúir iomána agus peile Chorcaí araon agus bhuaigh sé trí theideal Mumhan faoi 21. Sa bhliain 2014, tháinig easpa ar a dhromlach air, rud a d'fhág pairilis air ón mheánchorp síos.Shocraigh Jamie a chuid tallainne a úsáid don chóitseáil, agus ó shin i leith bhuaigh sé Corn Mhic Fhinn trí huaire le Coláiste Mhuire gan Smál. Is múinteoir cáilithe é agus tá sé anois ina bhliain deiridh ag déanamh staidéir ar an dlí in Ollscoil Luimnigh.

It's day four of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 and John Duggan who is live at the tracks is alongside Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean to bring you all the action today including market moves, NAPS and all the action coming up across the week.Racing On Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Michael McCarthy, Matthew Brennan and the former Ireland International Keith Treacy bring you through all of the headlines from the sporting world on a Friday that features 5 LOI Premier Division fixtures as well as the Chel and a weekend that features a full slate of Premier League matches, the final weekend of the 6 Nations and a massive card of bouts in the 3Arena. 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. This week's live commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

One of Ronnie Delany's close friends and two time Olympian Danny McDaid, as well as one of Delany's former competitors Mike Fleet, join Eoin Sheahan on the line to remember the Irish Olympic hero after his death at the age of 91.Mayo legend David Brady also joins Eoin in studio, with a story of his own about the great Ronnie Delany.

Off The Ball's John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan live from Cheltenham where Davy Russell has ‘brokered a peace' between Declan Queally and Nico de Boinville, while there's been a few surprises on the track on day three of the festival.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ieThis week's live League Of Ireland commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45.

Thursday's Off the Ball Newsround comes to you on an evening where Andy Farrell has named his final Six Nations team of 2026, ahead of Scotland's visit to Dublin on Saturday afternoon. The racing festival at Cheltenham continues, while Troy Parrott was on the scoresheet against Czech opposition tonight in the Conference League.This week's live commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45. 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.

Last weekend was a huge one for Irish hockey with both men's and women's teams qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, but why has such a big achievement seemingly gone under the radar? Rachel Sheehan spoke to Irish international Ayeisha McFerran to find out.

It's day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 and John Duggan who is live at the tracks is alongside Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean to bring you all the action today including market moves, NAPS and all the action coming up across the week.Racing On Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy joins Ger Gilroy and Paddy Andrews to pay tribute to Ireland's first Gold Medalist, Ronnie Delany who the 1500m event at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics. Delany had a superstar career in the United States and set the standard for Irish athletes. He passed away yesterday afternoon at the age of 91. You can catch Ger Gilroy's chat with the Athletics Legend from 2012 on the OTB Podcast feeds now. 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. This week's live commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Ger Gilroy, Dara Smith-Naughton and 7-time All-Ireland Champion Paddy Andrews are on hand to bring you all the headlines from this morning following a bad night for the English teams in the Champions League as both Chelsea and Manchester both lost by 3 goals, with Pep Guardiola potentially finishing up at City soon. The lads also talk about the late great Ronnie Delaney, Ireland's first Gold Medalist who sadly passed away at the age of 91 yesterday afternoon. John Duggan also joins the show to give an update on what was a very controversial day two of Cheltenham Festival 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. This week's live commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

On the day of his tragic passing, we've gone in to the OTB archives to find this very special, feature-length interview that Ger Gilroy conducted with the 1956 Olympic 1500m gold medalist Ronnie Delany in 2012. Sit back and enjoy Ronnie's wonderful tales of an incredible sporting life.

John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan live on the line from Cheltenham after day two of the Cheltenham Festival as Declan Queally and Nico de Boinville were the centre of controversy after the Irish rider accused the English rider of racial abuse.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | ⁠http://GamblingCare.ie⁠This week's live League Of Ireland commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45.

Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the headlines from this morning following a topsy-turvy night of Champions League action which saw Tottenham Hotspur lose 5-2 away to Atletico Madrid, Liverpool lose 1-0 away to Galatasaray and Barcelona's late draw with Newcastle. The lads also dive into the supposed 'Scottish Arrogance' following Darcy Graham's comments in the press and finally John Duggan joins the show live from Cheltenham Racecourse to give his reaction to the Spurs defeat as well as preview Day 2 of the famous Cheltenham Festival 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Tonight's Off the Ball Newsround centres around a packed week of Champions League action, with Manchester City's visit to Real Madrid and Chelsea's game with PSG being the pick of the bunch. Cheltenham racing festival also continues, and Ireland continue to prepare for their final Six Nations game with Scotland on Friday night. 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.

It's day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 and John Duggan who is live at the tracks is alongside Johnny Ward and Thom Malone to bring you all the action today and across the week.Racing On Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Formula One is back and so is Off The Ball's Formula One pod. In episode one Eve Conway and Ciara Treacy were joined by Motorsport Journalist Declan Quigley to look back at the first weekend of racing, the increase in overtakes and to look ahead to this weekend's action. The F1 Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by KitKat, bringing breaks to the fastest sport in the world. #HaveABreak

Off The Ball's John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan on the line live from the Cheltenham Festival to reflect on the first day of the biggest week in horse racing!The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie