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"Deepest Irish Person Ever" | Megan Lyons | AIDA Freediving World Championships | National Record

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 24:48


Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan and Susanna Mollen sit down for a fascinating interview with Irish free-diver, Megan Lyons. After breaking a national record at the recent AIDA Free-diving World Championships, Megan has one aim: to become the deepest Irish person ever...

OTB Sunday Newsround: Brentford brilliance | United win again | Dublin Marathon magic | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 36:17


John Duggan is joined by Shane Hannon & Adrian Barry for this week's Newsround.

UNLOCKED: OTB Sunday Paper Review | "Colm was sporting royalty..." | Meath broke my heart | Liverpool lose again...

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2025 13:02


Joining Adrian Barry on this week's Sunday Paper Review - Meath legend Colm O'Rourke, and our own John Duggan.To hear the full version of the Sunday Paper Review, become an Off The Ball member now! Subscribe at offtheball.com/join.

OTB Saturday Panel - Motherhood and Pregnancy in Sport

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2025 50:40


John Duggan is joined by Lynne Cantwell, Fiona Oppermann, and Siobhan McGrath for this week's Saturday Panel, on the topic of Motherhood and Pregnancy. It's a topic that comes up every so often, and we figured we wanted to shine a light on the area of pregnancy and motherhood and its relationship with sport on this week's Saturday Panel. We'd love to be guided by you the listener too - WhatsApp us on 087 9180 180 if you have any questions or comments on exercising before, during and after pregnancy, or even just to tell us your own story. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball this week is in partnership with the Road Safety Authority, reminding us to look out for everyone using the roads this Bank Holiday Weekend. Whether you're driving, cycling, scooting, or walking, a little extra care goes a long way. See rsa.ie for more.

MORNING PAPERS: "At the start, I never wrote them off" | Shels & Rovers lose in Europe | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 37:26


Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton and Keith Treacy bring you all the morning headlines after a night where Shelbourne suffered a heartbreak late loss to Macedonian champions KF Shkëndija and Shamrock Rovers lost to Celje in Tallaght in the UEFA Conference League. 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/join

The Racing Pod: Tiernan Power Roche on his role models and his future ambitions | Cheltenham Preview

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 41:27


John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of the Racing Pod and this week they are joined by jockey and current leading rider in the William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series, Tiernan Power Roche who spoke about his role model jockey's and his future ambitions in his career. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18 + see gamblingcare.ie

BRENDAN FANNING: ‘I was never a huge fan of Ireland's Call but…' | Touching Distance | Life as a sports journalist

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 39:11


Journalist Brendan Fanning chats to Eoin around the launch of his new book ‘Touching Distance'. Rugby with Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

WOTS | Ep. 23: "A whole new meaning to speed dating!" | Ireland's obsession with running | Dublin Marathon '25

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 43:32


Ahead of the Dublin City Marathon his weekend, Susanna, Eve, and Rachel dive into the world of Ireland's hottest craze - why is everybody running now?! From the popularity of social run clubs to strava Instagram stories, we can't seem to get enough of it.Have a thought or topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall or WhatsApp us at 087 9 180 180.

MORNING PAPERS: ‘Is it not just the stereotypical Wirtz performance?' | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 47:47


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton & Matthew Brennan run you through a ALL of the biggest sports news, the morning after Liverpool got back to winning ways & the Stephen Bradley vs Albert Riera battle was reignited…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

TALLAGHT STADIUM: BEHIND THE SCENES | "The jewel in the crown" | Nicola Coffey | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 14:58


Nicola Coffey has been stadium manager at Shamrock Rovers' home of Tallaght Stadium for 16 years. She recently sat down with Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan to discuss her own sporting background, what managing a stadium is like on matchday, and the huge strides that Tallaght Stadium has taken over the years

LOI Legends Owen Heary & Barry Murphy's You Had To Be There | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 40:07


Former Shelbourne and Bohemians Captain/Manager Owen Heary and former Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic Goalkeeper Barry Murphy joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig for the first ever You Had To Be There duo episode! 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/join

JOSEPH PARKER | A Happy Andy Lee Camp | Moving the Family to Ireland | Gearing Up

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 9:24


Ahead of his crucial heavyweight bout against Fabio Wardley this weekend, Joseph Parker chats to Eoin about bringing his family to Ireland and life in the Andy Lee camp!

THE NEWSROUND | Best Burrito in Dublin? | Giants Drop Jude | Jordie Back To Leinster? | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 22:55


Tonight's Newsround is with Eoin squared, Sheahan and Doyle, and Cameron Hill, bringing you the biggest sporting stories of the day. Live every weeknight from 7pm. The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC | #GetBackInAction

WEDNESDAY'S PAPERS: Declan Hannon retires & Huge night of goals in Champions League | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 22, 2025 30:06


Colm Boohig, Alan Quinlan and Dara Smith-Naughton bring you the morning headlines after a night that saw a whopping 43 goals in the Champions League with wins for Arsenal, Newcastle, Manchester City, Barcelona, Inter and PSG. The OTB Breakfast crew also gives reaction to the announcement of Limerick Hurling captain Declan Hannon's retirement. 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/join

THE NEWSROUND | How many pints fit in Sam Maguire? | Water shortage in London? | UCL returns!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 24:44


Eoin, Mick and Cameron bring you all the latest across the world of sport in this Tuesday's edition of the Newsround, including Eoin teaming up with Paudie Clifford to answer the age old question of, how many pints fit inside Sam Maguire? The Newsround on Off the Ball with UPMC To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Settle In: "You Make Your Own Luck" | Gearoid McDaid on being a trailblazer of Irish surfing and his hopes for LA 2028

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 31:34


Irish pro surfer and current European Champion, Gearoid McDaid joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss Irish surfing culture, how he won 7 Irish national titles and his dreams of qualifying for the Olympics in LA in 2028. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0

MORNING PAPERS: ‘I would say Salah is MASSIVELY frustrated…' | Andrews' Brentford win, LOI Europe race, drop Salah? | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 46:27


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, & Dara Smith-Naughton run you through a ALL of the biggest sports news, the morning after Keith Andrew's Brentford picked up a valuable win on the road against a poor West Ham & Munster's Tom Farrell was added to the Andy Farrell's Ireland squad!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

Crokes: A Place for Us

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2025 42:27


Off the Ball's Adrian Barry is a fully fledged member of Kilmacud Crokes GAA club in Dublin, in the latest of our Where We All Belong series with the GAA, Adrian visits the club which is the beating heart of the community it serves and challenges the perceptions of Crokes being a 'super club'. #GAA #GAABelong

THE NEWSROUND | A weekend of upsets at home and abroad | Andy Farrell's Ireland squad update

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 49:54


Eoin Sheahan, Michael McCarthy and Stephen Doyle are back on a busy Monday for the Newsround.The Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

PERFORMANCE RANKINGS: "How has that happened" | United beat Liverpool, Crowley overcomes Prendergast | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 41:23


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton breakdown the weekend's action which saw a shock win for United away to Premier League champions Liverpool, a dominant win for Munster over Leinster in Croke Park, Athlone Town claiming their second Women's FAI Cup and an exciting weekend of Club GAA County Championships. 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 SUNDAY NEWSROUND: ‘I don't know how to feel about this game…'  | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 37:27


Shane Hannon is joined by Adrian Barry & Aidan Delaney for this Sunday's Newsround - reflecting on last night's emphatic win for Munster over Leinster, reacting to Ange Postecoglou's Nottingham Forest dismissal & looking ahead to today's big clash between Liverpool and& Manchester United at Anfield…SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘All the better for Irish rugby…' | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2025 21:02


Here is a free segment this week's Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry was joined by Declan Lynch of the Sunday Independent & Orla McElroy the Irish Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday!You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

The Racing Pod: Champions Day Racing Preview and Ascot Tips | Delacroix and Ombudsman clash again in Champion Stakes

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 40:44


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

FRIDAY PAPERS | Can Munster get revenge in Croke Park? | Liverpool and United to bring the aggression | OTB Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2025 25:38


Shane Hannon, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton look ahead to a huge weekend in Irish rugby and a mouthwatering clash in the Premier League at Anfield. OTB Breakfast with UPMC Ireland #GetBackInAction

THE NEWSROUND: Munster and Leinster name their teams for Croke Park clash | Lowry leads in India

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 20:20


Cameron Hill and Stephen Doyle join Eoin Sheahan live in studio for Thursday's Newsround as Clayton McMillan and Leo Cullen have named their side's for Munster and Leinster's clash in Croke Park. Meanwhile, Shane Lowry leads the India Championship overnight, while Jordan Flores has signed a new contract with Bohs! The Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Off The Ball Breakfast is LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am.

FERGUS FARRELL: ‘He saved my life that day' | Recovering from paralysation | Rebuilding a Man

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 53:06


‘Rebuilding a Man' is an autobiography by Fergus Farrell, who was left paralysed after a freak back injury. In this interview with Eoin he chats about his life and the battles on the road to recovery. If you've been affected by anything in this interview, you can contact the Samaritans on 116 123 or via email at jo@samaritans.org. Rugby on Off The Ball is brought to you by Bank of Ireland #NeverStopCompeting

WOTS | Ep. 22: "Maybe we like the misery" | Irish Football Fans Have Their Say | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 32:50


'Word On The Street' this week is that Irish football fans are disappointed in their National team... yet again! But why do they keep packing out the Aviva!? Susanna, Eve, and Rachel find out how the public feel in the wake of a fluctuating World Cup qualifying campaign and an era of Irish #football just waiting to take off. Have a thought or topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall or WhatsApp us at 087 9 180 180.

MORNING PAPERS: Is this Ireland squad too reliant on Leinster players? | Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2025 49:11


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur James O'Dea and Dara Smith-Naughton were on hand to run through all of the morning's major sports stories on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast All talk revolved around the Ireland squad Andy Farrell named on Wednesday afternoon for the November internationals. Is Leinster's representation too pronounced? Does this Ireland team risk alienating fans from from other provinces? And with such an amount of familiar faces picked, are we sleep-walking into more World Cup disappointment in 2027? 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: Andy Farrell sticks with consistency | No Courtney Brosnan for Carla Ward's side

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 23:22


Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and Keith Treacy for Wednesday's Newsround, as there are two Irish squad namings to talk about, plus the fallout continues after Ireland's victory over Armenia last night still struggles to inspire confidence.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC | #GetBackInAction

MORNING PAPERS: ‘We should've won 3-0 or 4-0...' | Ireland vs Armenia REACTION | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 43:48


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea & Matthew Brennan run you through all of the latest sports news, reflecting on last night's clash between The Republic of Ireland & Armenia!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 | "The least informed NFL podcast!" | Rodgers has bought in | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 45:39


Welcome to week 7 (we think) of the NFL Pod! Join Ger, Mick, and Cian as they go through the biggest NFL stories from the past week, including Callahan's sacking and Rodgers form

SHANE RYAN | "I was a broke Olympic athlete" | Moral red lines | LIV comparisons | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 30:46


Irish Olympian Shane Ryan joins Eoin Sheahan this evening to expand on his decision to sign up for the Enhanced Games, which allows athletes to use performance-enhancing drugs in their competition.

MORNING PAPERS: "I just want something!" | Ireland v Armenia, part 2... | Cork City relegated

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 30:29


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea & Matthew Brennan run through some busy morning papers, including Cork City's relegation, Northern Ireland's narrow loss to Germany & 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: Pico Lopes & Cape Verde make history | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2025 10:33


Cameron Hill and Michael McCarthy join Eoin Sheehan to discuss today's news before the Republic of Ireland face off against Armenia in a do or die World Cup Qualifier in the Aviva Stadium The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #getbackinaction

THE NEWSROUND: Irish Olympian joins Enhanced Games | Where do Ireland go from here? | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 49:14


Mick McCarthy and Stephen Doyle join Eoin Sheahan for an extended Monday newshound after a busy weekend of sporting action. The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

PERFORMANCE RANKINGS: ‘Why are your standards SO low…' | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2025 36:47


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea recap yet another fantastic weekend of sport which saw The Republic of Ireland lose out late on in Lisbon, there was rugby action from all four provinces & Shamrock Rovers were forced to wait another week to lift the League of Ireland trophy. There's also plenty of sensational club GAA action to reflect on!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 heartbreak in Lisbon | Should we feel sorry for Jim Gavin? | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 40:11


John Duggan, Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon are here to present all the sports stories won the morning after Ireland suffer a dramatic 1-0 defeat to Portugal in Lisbon.

OTB Sunday Paper Review (UNLOCKED): Portugal break Irish hearts | Jim Gavin fall-out | Football Academies

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2025 24:19


Adrian Barry is joined on The Sunday Paper Review today by Clíona Foley and Kieran Cunningham to discuss the best sportswriting across the back pages.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!

THE CRAPPY QUIZ: ‘Immediate elimination for that accent!' | We're back for a rare second week in a row!

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 51:01


For a rare second week in a row, the Crappy Quiz is back! Mick McCarthy hosts the shoutiest segments across a multitude of platforms as Richie McCormack, Arthur O'Dea and Shane Hannon compete in glorious technicolour for absolutely nothing at all!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!

THE RACING POD: Daryz pips Minnie Hauk to Arc win | Johnny Wards Runner in the William Hill Each Way Extra Challenge Series

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 42:44


John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back to go through all the action from the upcoming racing this weekend.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

MORNING PAPERS: "He's only 32!" | Dublin's John Small retires | Tuchel criticises England fans

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 19:53


Shane Hannon, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through some busy morning papers, as they talk international football, John Small's retirement from intercounty football & 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: John Small retires | Jimmy Dunne in for Liam Scales | Munster team news

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 30:03


Cameron Hill and Vinny Perth join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newsround, taking you through all of the day's top sporting stories, including the retirement of a Dublin legend, the call-up of Jimmy Dunne, and Jack Crowley and the Munster team news ahead of this weekend.The Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

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