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MORNING PAPERS: "I'll tell my grandkids about it!" | Top 5 Irish sporting moments | IRE v Boks squad

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 35:08


Shane Hannon, Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton run through the morning papers, as they chat about the leftover excitement from the Hungary win, and Andy Farrell's squad announcement for tomorrow's clash with South Africa.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 draw Czechia | Farrell picks Prendergast over Crowley | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 27:07


Eoin Sheehan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and Dion Fanning to bring you all the news from today as the Republic of Ireland MNT found out their Play-Off Semi-Final opponents in Czechia as well as their potential final opponents should they win and Andy Farrell made 4 changes to last weeks line-up for the last November International this Saturday against the Springboks.

Settle In: "I Want To Be The Best" | Josephine Healion on her diagnosis and learning to be a tandem rider

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 35:15


Irish Paralympian Josephine Healion joins Kathleen McNamee in studio for this week's Settle In to discuss her journey from overcoming a visual impairment diagnosis to representing Ireland in cycling events at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Settle In on Off The Ball with Guinness 0.0.

Word On The Street: Ep.26 'The ACL Epidemic' | Why are ACL injuries so common in women's sport? | Mental health and community | Preventative measures

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 47:08


Happy Thursday everyone! Every week we ask the public if they have a topic in mind, and this week you delivered! Amy Gibbons, a Gaelic football player and coach, reached out to us about her 3rd ACL rupture. She is a major advocate for research into why ACL injuries are so prevalent in women's sports, and what can be done to mitigate it. We spoke to her about her own journey and recovery, as well as rugby player Aoibheann Reilly, Kildare football lead s&c Dr Neil Welch, and UPMC consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Brian Devitt for this special episode.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!

THE RACING POD: "Cracking stuff at Punchestown" | The Ascot Hurdle | Too early for Cheltenham?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 33:32


Johnny Ward brings you this weeks racing pod alongside Alex Dunn where they preview all of the weekends action! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

MORNING PAPERS: "One of, if not, the best team ever" | Boks in town | Ticket prices | Ireland WC draw

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 47:48


Colm Boohig, Alan Quinlan & Dara Smith-Naughton run through the morning papers, as the lads debate what the Ireland team to face Springboks may look like, and Ireland's potential opponents in today's World Cup playoff draw.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

ZAUR ANTIA STEPS DOWN: ‘The language of boxing is universal!' | Gary Keegan & Jason Quigley

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 24:18


Gary Keegan & Jason Quigley join Eoin Sheahan to discuss the impact that Zaur Antia had on Irish boxing, as the legendary coach steps down from the Irish Boxing setup.

MORNING PAPERS: "I love international football!" | IRE World Cup path | Scotland qualify

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 34:03


Meghann Scully, Phil Egan & Arthur O'Dea run through the morning papers, as Ireland's World Cup path is a little more clear after last night's results.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

Wednesday's Newsround | Antia to Retire as IABA HC, Ireland V Springboks

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 24:25


Tonight's Newsround is brought to you by Eoin Sheahan, Cameron Hill, and Michael McCarthy.

MORNING PAPERS: "It's a crazy high!" | Parrott-mania continues | Suitcase fan identified!

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 48:27


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through Tuesday morning's papers, as they talk further about Ireland's win over Hungary in Budapest, Anthony Joshua v Jake Paul & more.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 Bow Out of U17 World Cup, Springboks in Town

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 24:58


Tuesday's Newsround is brought to you by Eoin Sheahan, Cameron Hill, and Michael McCarthy.

THE NEWSROUND | Troy Parrott magic | Martin O'Neill staying on | Record win vs Wallabies

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 30:02


The Newsround returns this Monday evening as Eoin, Mick and Will continue to dissect Troy Parrott's 96th minute winner which keeps Ireland's World Cup dream alive!The lads also discuss Ireland's record breaking win against the Wallabies and Martin O'Neill's continued tenure at Celtic

Parrott's Hat-Trick, Ireland's World Cup Qualifying Campaign Turn-around | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 46:04


Ger Gilroy is joined by Colm Boohig and Arthur O'Dea to bring you the reaction after yesterday's drama which saw Troy Parrott write his name into the Irish Sporting history books, scoring a hat-trick including a 96th minute winner for Ireland against Hungary in Budapest that sent Heimir Hallgrimsson's men to the World Cup Play-offs in March 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

THE NEWSROUND: Hallgrimsson and Kelleher on Seamus Coleman | Are Ireland favourites against Australia?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2025 27:50


Shane Hannon brings you Saturday's Newsround, with Cameron Hill in studio, and Stephen Doyle dialling in from Hungary ahead of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup Qualifier on Sunday.

James Madden & Michelle Finn on transitioning from sport to the world of entrepreneurship

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 23:55


Kathleen McNamee is joined by Dublin hurler James Madden and two-time Olympian Michelle Finn to chat about how they're developing their businesses while also balancing busy sports careers with the help of the Local Enterprise Office. To find out more about the programme visit: www.LocalEnterprise.ie/Sport The Entrepreneurs in Sport Panel on Off The Ball Is brought to you by The Local Enterprises Offices

FRIDAY PAPERS | "We just BATTERED Portugal!" | Troy Parrott magic | World Cup hope still alive! | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 33:59


Shane Hannon, Keith Treacy, and Dara Smith-Naughton bring you through all the biggest sporting news this Friday morning, with one story dominating the headlines! Ireland had an historic win over Portugal last night at the Aviva Stadium, and the lads talk through Parrott's two brilliant goals, Ronaldo's five minutes of madness, the Hungary game on Sunday, and much more!Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am

THE NEWSROUND: Prendergast & Hansen in for Wallabies Test & strong start for McIlroy | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 15:03


John Duggan is joined by Cameron Hill and Vinny Perth to bring you all of today's news from the world of sport on a day where Andy Farrell announced his squad for Saturday's test against Australia and Ireland's last home game of the year against Portugal as well as the first round for Rory McIlroy and Shane Lowry at the DP World Tour Championship

EVE McMAHON: "Ride or die" attitude & handling the pressure of being a top young star | Olympic Ireland Awards

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 29:24


As part of Off The Ball's partnership with the Olympic Ireland Awards, Kathleen McNamee sat down with Irish sailor Eve McMahon who is up for Sport Ireland's Rising Star award. Eve has had a stellar year which saw her claim gold in the LA Grand Slam. She talked about how she is dealing with the pressure of being a rising star of Irish sport, what it's like out on the water and the general success Irish sailing has enjoyed.Off The Ball and Olympics Ireland also want to hear from YOU in these awards. To vote for the awards follow this link and stay tuned for exclusive interviews with the winners on Dec. 6th: https://olympicsportawards.com/.

Word On The Steet | Ep.26: Slevin Sisters | "We're the same but different" | Two twins, three different sports | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 26:54


Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to a very special episode of Word On The Street, where the team head to Claregalway to chat to Kate and Emma Slevin, twin sisters competing at the highest levels of completely different sports on completely different sides of the world. Footballer Kate and Gymnast Emma talk about their upbringing in rural Galway, motivations and aspirations, and their own relationship.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: "I haven't heard that from Ronaldo in a long time!" | Prendergast set to start

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 38:58


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton running through some busy morning papers, as Ronaldo speaks to the Irish media & Sam Prendergast looks set to start at 10 for Ireland.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: "Why don't we try to play a bit of ball?!" | Ireland v Portugal... hope?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 31:13


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through Wednesday morning's papers, as they mainly touch on Ireland's massive fixture with Portugal tomorrow night in the Aviva Stadium.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

Expensive Basketball | Shea Serrano | Off the Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 16:36


Joining Eoin Sheahan on Off the Ball tonight is journalist Shea Serrano, author of new book "Expensive Basketball."

THE NEWSROUND: Van Der Flier & Ringrose doubtful for Australia | Ireland U17s to face Canada

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 20:12


Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Mick McCarthy and Cameron Hill for Tuesday's Newsround.

MORNING PAPERS: ‘It's not easy being an Ireland fan right now, unfortunately…' | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 43:49


Will O'Callaghan, Arthur O'Dea, Dara Smith-Naughton & Matthew Brennan run you through all of today's news, the morning after John O'Shea & Nathan Collins spoke to the media!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

Inner Drive: Rhys McClenaghan on losing out in Tokyo, qualifying for Paris 2024 and winning an Olympic Gold Medal

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 32:25


Olympic Gold Medallist Rhys McClenaghan joined Eoin Sheahan to dive into his journey to the Paris Olympics as well as his devastating loss in Tokyo. We'll also hear from his parents and his coach who gave us their account of Rhys' biggest moments in his career. Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz #Stopthedrop

PERFORMANCE RANKINGS: ‘The next two performances are going to tell us where we are!' | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 46:05


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea reflect on yet another fantastic weekend of sporting action, as Man City dismantled Liverpool, Ireland got the better of Japan, Shamrock Rovers recorded a league & cup double & the Ireland u17s recorded another World Cup win!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 | Ferguson injury | U17 World Cup action | Lineout problems | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 45:27


Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Stephen Doyle bring you through the biggest sports news stories of the day in this extended Newsround

UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘I found myself shaking with anger while I was writing...' | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2025 16:06


Here is a free segment this week's Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Paul O'Hehir & Roy Curtis, reflecting on the sentencing of DJ Carey…You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

FRIDAY PAPERS | "The last kick of a dying regime" | Who is O'Toole? | Henshaw's inclusion | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 29:52


Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton, Meghann Scully, and Arthur O'Dea bring you through this morning's papers, which include news of Ireland's squad for the final international window of the World Cup qualifier campaign.

Back Seat Pundits | Devin Toner on retirement, facing the All Blacks & looking ahead to Ireland vs Japan

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 22:47


Colm Boohig was joined by former Irish Rugby player Devin Toner as they travel to places with memories of his career in Irish rugby as they dissect Irelands loss to New Zealand and preview they're upcoming clash with Japan. This is with thanks to Renault #RethinkRenault

THE NEWSROUND: Andy Farrell names side for Japan | Surprise inclusion in Hallgrimsson's squad

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 23:04


Will O'Callaghan, Cameron Hill and Vinny Perth are in studio for Thursday's Newsround where they talk about the day's biggest sports news.

DAVID GILLICK: ‘I wasn't prepared for success!' | Finding himself after retirement | The Race

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 63:56


Former Ireland sprinter and current athletics interviewer David Gillick joins Will O'Callaghan in studio as he promotes his new biography: The Race.

WOTS: Ep. 25 'Mo Sistas' | The Importance of 'Movember' | Sport x Mental Health | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 36:00


It's that time of year! The evening's are getting darker, it's harder to get out of bed, and it's tough to socialise... but one beacon of light every year is the 'Movember' campaign. The WOTS team chatted to people throughout Ireland about what 'Movember' means to them, what initiatives spring up around the country, and how you can help make a difference. Check out Movember.ie/register for more info.

MORNING PAPERS: Hurling All Stars revealed | Manchester United's transfer plans | Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 48:35


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea and Dara Smith-Naughton were together on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast to discuss all the morning's major sporting stories. With the Hurling All Stars announced this morning, the lads considered whether too much influence is placed on players' performances in the All-Ireland final. On top of that, Colm brought us news of his recent visit to Cherry Orchard (and what it tells us about the future of Irish football), while Manchester United's Director of Football, Jason Wilcox, has been talking about the club's transfer policy again! 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: "It's not a narrative.. it's the truth! | Sexton presser | L'pool shutout Real

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 39:20


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through the morning papers, following a big night in the Champions League, while also chatting about Johnny Sexton's press conference ahead of the Ireland v Japan fixture.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

Wednesday's Newsround | Beirne Red Card Rescinded, UCL Action, New Drogs Deal for Keeley

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 23:06


Tonight's newsround is brought to you by Eoin Sheahan and Cameron Hill.

THE NEWSROUND: Trent Alexander Arnold returns to Anfield | Ireland's women's qualifier draw

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 20:33


Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Mick McCarthy and Cameron Hill for Tuesday's Newsround, as Ireland's qualifier draw has them in a group with France, Netherlands and Poland, while the Champions League returns, with Trent Alexander Arnold taking centre stage at Anfield once more!

MORNING PAPERS: ‘He seemed to have seen this as a job…' | DJ Carey sentenced. | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 46:10


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea bring you all of the latest sporting stories, the morning after & DJ Carey was sentenced…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

DJ Carey Sentencing | "The most appalling fraud that you can think of." | Frank Greaney

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 12:32


Eoin Sheahan is joined by Newstalk's Courts Correspondent Frank Greaney to discuss the sentencing of former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey for defrauding people of thousands of euros by falsely claiming he was suffering from cancer, and needed the money for treatment To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

THE NEWSROUND | DJ Carey sentenced | Rugby in the US | GAA starts in the AFL | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 47:32


Join Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Stephen Doyle as they bring you through the biggest news stories of the day

PERFORMANCE RANKINGS: "They had nothing in the tank an hour in" | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 44:32


Ger Gilroy is joined by Arthur O'Dea and Alan Quinlan to review the weekend and bring you the performance rankings from the world of sport following Ireland's loss to New Zealand in Soldier Field, Chicago, the League of Ireland Premier Division final day and Martin O'Neill's first final since 2010 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

OTB Sunday Newsround: All Blacks beat Ireland | Spurs body language | Wolves sack Pereira

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 31:49


John Duggan, Shane Hannon and Cathal Mullaney were in studio talking through the big stories of the day on the Off The Ball Sunday Newsround,

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