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THE NEWSROUND | Keenan injury | CL football returns! | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 24:46


Welcome to Tuesday's Newsround, where Eoin, Mick, and Cameron bring you through the biggest stories of the day, including Hugo Keenan's injury news, Arsenal's champions league match, an update on the bite on Aoife Wafer, and much moreThe Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

MORNING PAPERS | ‘Do you think Ruben Amorim is a little bit too nice?' | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2025 30:29


Colm Boohig, Keith Treacy & Arthur O'Dea bring you all of the latest, the morning after Axelle Berthoumieu received a 12-game-ban for the now infamous bite on Aoife Wafer, Henry Shefflin was named Kilkenny u20 boss & the UEFA Champions League is BACK!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: Heartbreak for Ireland | Bradley 'aiming for double' | Amorim 'easy to play against'

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 26:25


Will O'Callaghan and Mick McCarthy join Eoin Sheahan for Monday nights Newsround after a hectic and monumental weekend of sport. The Irish rugby team saw their World Cup campaign come to a heartbreaking end, losing 18-13 to France in Exeter. Ruben Amorim is under the coach again as his Manchester United side lost the Manchester derby 3-0 to rivals City. And closer to home, St. Patricks Athletic, Shamrock Rovers, Kerry FC and Cork City make up the final four in the FAI Cup.The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

‘They've got worse under him, but I'm a big fan of him - how does that make sense!?' | PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2025 40:37


Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea & Colm Boohig recap an action-packed weekend of sport.In football, Manchester City comfortably overcame Manchester United while Kerry mounted a comeback from 3-0 down against Sligo Rovers to book their place in The FAI Cup semi-finals.There was plenty of boxing action as Lewis Crocker overcame Paddy Donovan in the first ever all-Irish world title fight - in somewhat controversial circumstances at Windsor Park. Aoife O'Rourke claimed gold at the World Championships in Liverpool & Callum maintained his unbeaten record in the co-main event of Terence Crawford incredible win over Canelo Alvarez!Ireland exited the Women's Rugby World Cup at the hands of France. Despite leading 0-13 at half-time, they failed to register a single score in the second period, ultimately falling short on a scoreline of 18-13…And it's been a mixed bag so on the track in Tokyo for Team Ireland…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: FAI issues and a bad week on the pitch

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 20:38


In this free segment of The Sunday Paper Review - John Duggan is joined by Orla McElroy from The Irish Daily Mail, and UEFA Pro Licence Coach Shane Keegan, as John runs through the main headlines.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball.

SUNDAY NEWSROUND: Ricky Hatton RIP | Manchester Derby | Half and half scarves

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2025 29:54


John Duggan, Shane Hannon and Cameron Hill run through the day's news including the sad news of the passing of former World Light-Welterweight Boxing Champion Ricky Hatton. Phil Egan brings team news ahead of Liverpool's trip to Turf Moor with the exclusion of Alexander Isak and there are updates in the Quarter-Final clash in Exeter between Ireland and France in the Rugby World Cup.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Inner Drive With Aoife Wafer: Rugby, Resilience and the Road to the World Cup

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 43:28


In this episode of Inner Drive, Off The Ball's Kathleen McNamee sat down with Irish rugby star, 2024 and 2025 Six Nations Player of the series Aoife Wafer. They spoke about her love of rugby, the difficulties she faced with injuries and her hope to play in the 2025 World Cup despite that.

FRIDAY'S PAPERS | "I enjoy the misery!" | Amorim v Pep | County rivals? | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 32:41


Shane Hannon, Colm Boohig, and Dara Smith-Naughton bring you through some of the biggest sports news this Friday morning, including some final reaction to Ireland's loss to Armenia, the upcoming Manchester Derby, and Colm's Cork rivalries.Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Episode 93 of The Racing Pod | The Champions Festival | Johnny & JD look ahead to Leopardstown

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2025 37:42


On this weeks episode of The Racing Pod, Johnny Ward and John Duggan preview a huge weekend of racing with The Champions Festival and Leopardstown. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+| Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

THE NEWSROUND: Cluxton ‘Won't be playing' | New FAI Director of Football | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 19:02


Cameron Hill and Richie McCormack join Eoin Sheahan for tonights Newsround. Ger Brennan confirmed to Off The Ball's Tommy Rooney that Stephen Cluxton ‘won't be playing' when he joins the Dublin lineup this season. Elsewhere in the capital, former Shamrock Rovers CEO John Martin has joined the FAI as the new Director of Football.The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Phil Healy on Achievements, Injuries and the World Championships | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 23:13


Irish Olympian Phil Healy joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to discuss the aspirations of Team Ireland at the World Athletics Champions in Tokyo, as well as her current injury update. 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

Word On The Street | Ep.17: The Tik Tok Effect | "Keep tikking and tokking!" | Everyone's talking about women's rugby | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 37:51


Hello and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're back after a busy summer, and ready to talk about how social media is helping women's rugby reach the stratosphere and the different ways in which young people are engaging with sport onlineHave 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 national team is in a death spiral…' | THURSDAY'S PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 35:34


Ger Gilroy, Dara Smith-Naughton & the returning Colm Boohig have all of the major news for you on this Thursday morning after Athlone town suffered a disappointing defeat to Glasgow in Europe…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 NFL POD | "He found his rhythm!" | Magic Micah Parsons | Superstars in Dublin | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2025 42:10


Ger Gilroy, Mick McCarthy, and Cian Fahey are back this Wednesday with another NFL Pod, as they discuss the Dolphins' woes, Parsons' strength, and how the Raiders have impressed already.

THE NEWSROUND: Next Irish Open host confirmed | O'Rourke guaranteed bronze | Wafer in full training

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 23:29


Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Kathleen McNamee and Cameron Hill for Wednesday's Newsround, as the next Irish Open host has been confirmed, while Aoife O'Rourke has guaranteed herself a bronze in the World Boxing Championships. Meanwhile, Aoife Wafer has returned to full training ahead of Ireland's World Cup Quarterfinal against France.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

‘In the last two days, we've gone back two years…' | Ireland embarrassed in Yerevan… | WEDNESDAY'S PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2025 32:24


Ger Gilroy, Steuy Byrne & Arthur O'Dea have all of the major news for you, the morning after The Republic of Ireland crumbled at the hands of Armenia - dealing the biggest of blows to their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes…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 lose to Armenia | Ange to Forest | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 9:47


Eoin Sheahan, Eoin Doyle, Nathan Murphy, and Cameron Hill are all in studio for Tuesday's Newsround as they react Ireland's defeat against Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers, Ange Postecoglou's appointment at Forest, and much more.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

‘I think it's a win-win for Nuno…' | Nuno SACKED by Mr. Marinakis | MORNING PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 34:40


Ger Gilroy, Dara Smith-Naughton & Arthur O'Dea have all of the major news for you, the morning of The Republic of Ireland's second World Cup qualifier in Yerevan!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: Rory's Golden Homecoming | New Deal for Rennie | Heimir in Yerevan | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 26:17


Mick McCarthy and Will O'Callaghan join Eoin Sheahan for tonight's Newsround the day after Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open. Heimir Halgrimsson speaks to the media in Yerevan and there's new contracts for the Bohemian FC management team.The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

‘It was RIDICULOUS stuff!' | PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2025 33:23


Ger Gilroy, special guest co-host Vinny Perth & Arthur O'Dea recap an action-packed weekend of sport the morning after Rory McIlroy was crowned Irish Open champion for the 2nd time, Ireland suffered a disappointing defeat to New Zealand & on the weekend that The Republic Of Ireland got their World Cup Qualification campaign underway with a MAD 2-2 draw at home to Hungary…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 | Republic of Ireland 2-2 Hungary reaction!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 18:01


Philip Quinn and Paul O'Hehir join Adrian Barry in studio for The Sunday Paper Review, fresh off the back of the Republic of Ireland's late equaliser in the 2-2 draw at home to Hungary in World Cup qualification last night.This is a free segment with the full thing available for subscribers in the Sunday Paper Review feed each week.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball is brought to you by Visit Pennsylvania, the home of incredible sport and scenery, your next must-visit destination in 2026!

‘There are reasons to hold onto a bit of hope…' | SUNDAY'S NEWSROUND | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2025 27:59


Shane Hannon, John Duggan & Adrian Barry bring you all of today's major stories - providing more reaction to Ireland's draw with Hungary last night…SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

SETTLE IN: Winning Silver for Ireland at the EuroGames 2025 | "I've Found My People!" | Shamrock Sióga

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 32:46


Nathan Murphy was joined by Jess Devine and Tatiana O'Brien of Shamrock Sióga, Ireland's first LGBTQIA+ Basketball Club, to chat about how important their club is for LGBTQIA+ athletes in Ireland after they took home the silver medal for Ireland at the 2025 EuroGames. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0.

THE CRAPPY QUIZ: ‘I'm sensing a theme here!' | Keith Treacy takes on the quiz!

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 43:57


In a rare treat, Ger Gilroy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, as Keith Treacy has been drafted in to add a bit of credibility to proceedings. He is joined by Shane Hannon and Arthur O'Dea for the shoutiest segment across a multitude of platforms!The Crappy Quiz on Off The Ball is brought to you by Visit Pennsylvania, the home of incredible sport and scenery, your next must-visit destination in 2026!

FRIDAY'S PAPERS | "There's always hope!" | Can Ireland beat Hungary? | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 37:27


Shane Hannon, Keith Treacy, and Arthur O'Dea bring you through the papers this Friday morning, as they look ahead to Ireland v Hungary tomorrow at the Aviva, and also react to the news of Daniel Levy's departure from Tottenham Hotspur after almost a quarter of a century as chairman.Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

THE NEWSROUND: Fast start at Irish Open | Levy Leaves Spurs | LOI club moving to a GAA stadium? | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2025 22:27


Cameron Hill and Nathan Murphy join Will O'Callaghan for tonight's Newsround. There was a fast start this morning at the K Club at the Irish Open, a League of Ireland club are looking at temporarily moving to their counties GAA stadium for a part of next season and the US Tennis Open semi-finals are set in New York.The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

THE NEWSROUND: Which Irish sports star would you like to see run for president? | John O'Shea | Live from the K Club

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 24:34


Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy and Nathan Murphy are live from the K Club at the Irish Open, joined by Cameron Hill in studio for Wednesday's Newsround.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

EAMONN COGHLAN | Griffith Avenue Mile | Olympic dream | Dealing with injuries

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 37:05


Former Olympian Eamonn Coughlan joins Ger and Adrian to promote the annual Griffith Mile Avenue race that will take place on Sunday the 21st of September 2025.Eamonn also delves into his own running journey that saw him compete in three Olympic Games.To sign up for the Griffith Mile Avenue race go to griffithavenuemile.ie - The Griffith Avenue MileThe Griffith Avenue Mile is Ireland's premier one mile road race on Marino's Griffith Avenue.Off the Ball Breakfast with UPMC | #getbackinaction To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

‘Anything is possible..!' | Is Heimir going to be the man long-term? | MORNING PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2025 32:34


Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry & Arthur O'Dea have all of the major news for you, the morning after Sergio Garcia withdrew from the Irish 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

"Always good to be back" | Exclusive with Rory McIlroy | Amgen Irish Open | GOLF WEEKLY

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 8:45


Off The Ball's Golf Weekly podcast has a very special guest today as on tour at the Irish Open, they chat to five-time major champion, Rory McIlroy. Want access to the full podcast? Join Ireland's biggest, best (and possibly nerdiest) golf community!Become an Off The Ball member at http://offtheball.com/join and email golfweekly@offtheball.com with proof of your subscription to get access to the Golf Weekly Discord server!

THE NEWSROUND | Parrott injury update | Alex Dunne in for FP1! | Hallgrímsson press conference | OTB

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 26:04


Hello! Join Eoin, Mick, and Stevo as they bring you the biggest news of the day, including squad updates from Hallgrímsson ahead of Ireland v Hungary this weekend, Alex Dunne's Monza free practice session, and much more! The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Liverpool, Manchester United and VAR Problems | PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 44:16


Ger Gilroy, John Duggan and Arthur O'Dea reflect on a weekend of sport that saw Manchester United get a first win on the board, Szoboszlai fire Liverpool to a win over Arsenal and an impressive win for Ireland over Spain in the Rugby World Cup.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 | Crazy Transfer Deadline Day! | Arteta woes | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2025 33:15


Happy Transfer Deadline Day, folks!Join Will, Mick, and Stevo as they take you through the Premier League action from the weekend, as well as analysing what has been a bit of a mad Deadline DayThe Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

UNLOCKED - OTB Sunday Paper Review: Jim Gavin's run for President

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2025 21:36


On The Sunday Paper Review today Adrian Barry was joined by Kelli O'Keeffe, the Managing Director of Teneo Europe, and David Kelly, the Irish Independent's Chief Sports Analysis Writer.This is a free section, with the full podcast available in the Sunday Paper Review podcast feed weekly.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball.

THE RACING POD: Remembering Pat Smullen | Thurles Racecourse to reopen for the remainder of the season

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 44:42


John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another week of the Racing Pod where they'll preview the weekends racing action.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie

‘A historic night for the league!' | Rovers and Shels in Europe | Friday Papers | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2025 39:04


Shane Hannon is joined by Keith Treacy and Arthur O'Dea for Friday's morning papers, on the morning after the night before, where Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne created history by defeating Santa Clara and Linfield as two Irish sides reach the group stages of European Football for the very first time. Off The Ball Breakfast is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

THE NEWSROUND | Trent coming back to Liverpool | De Bruyne coming back to City

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 13:31


Cameron Hill joins Eoin Sheahan in studio for an abbreviated Newsround after today's Champions League draw.

"It's just very funny!" United STUNNED by 4th-tier Grimsby... | Amorim out? | MORNING PAPERS

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 28, 2025 32:35


Ger Gilroy, Will O'Callaghan & Arthur O'Dea run through some busy Thursday morning papers, as Manchester United are 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: LOI Academies trailing behind | Keegan Bradley on the Ryder Cup | Athlone Town

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 22:15


Eoin Sheahan is joined by Riche McCormack and Stephen Doyle in studio for Wednesday's Newsround, as a new audit has revealed that LOI Academies are trailing lower ranked international competitors in key areas of staffing and contact-hours, while Keegan Bradley has spoken about the upcoming Ryder Cup.The Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

SHOULD SPORT BOYCOTT ISRAEL?: ‘We have to take a stand!' | Trevor Hogan, Rebecca O'Keeffe and Zoe Lawlor

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 38:52


Former Irish international rugby player Trevor Hogan, former Irish international basketball player Rebecca O'Keeffe and chairperson of the Irish-Palestine Solidarity Campaign Zoe Lawlor join Eoin Sheahan to look at the ongoing calls to boycott Israel from international sport.

"Are we hopeful....?" Ireland WC qualification optimism | Celtic crash into Europa League | Morning Papers

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2025 35:18


Ger Gilroy, Will O'Callaghan & Arthur O'Dea run through Wednesday morning's papers, as Celtic miss out on Champions League, and we look to the opening fixtures of Ireland's World Cup qualifying campaign.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: Heimir Announces Squad | Liverpool's Teenage Sensation | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2025 25:00


Stephen Doyle joins Eoin Sheahan and Vinny Perth for today's Newsround. Heimir Hallgrímsson has announced his squad for Ireland's upcoming World Cup Qualifiers against Hungary and Armenia in September, Liverpool's new sensation Rio Ngumoha comes to the rescue for Arne Slot and all the rest of the headlines from today's sporting world. The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

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