Highlights from Off The Ball

John Duggan is joined in studio by Tommy Martin and Roy Curtis for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on the week's sporting stories, most notably the government's response to events in Oriel Park last week, the down week in the Six Nations, and GAA Congress today!

Join Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon, and Arthur O'Dea for Arthur's final Friday Papers on Off The Ball Breakfast before he bids farewell to early mornings and says hello to the evening shift from next week. Colm and Shane throw some Arthur Friday questions at him, Shane asks whether phones are killing football atmospheres, and they discuss the lost art of the 1v1Off The Ball Breakfast every weekday from 7:30AMThis week our live commentary game comes from Dalymount Park as Bohemians begin their last season in their home ground by taking on old rivals Shamrock Rovers.Kick off is at 8 o'clock on Friday and Jonathan Higgins will be joined by Vinny Perth in the commentary booth for that one, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm.

The Racing Pod is back and this week Johnny Ward is standing in for JD and he was joined by Thom Malone as they previewed the weekends action and continue the build up to the Cheltenham Festival. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Eoin Sheahan, Cameron Hill. and Dion Fanning bring you Thursday night's newsround, as both the Ireland men's rugby and football teams are withoutn key men going into March.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Rachel Sheehan and Eve Conway sat down with Sport file photographer David Fitzgerald who told us all about his time photographing the 2026 Winter Olympic games, the hours he spent traveling and the faces he met along the way. 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!

Orla Comerford, Paralympian and World Para Athletics Champion and Women in Sport week ambassador is speaking at the launch of Sport Ireland's Women in Sport Week which is taking place from March 2nd to March 8th.'This week our live commentary game comes from Dalymount Park as Bohemians begin their last season in their home ground by taking on old rivals Shamrock Rovers.Kick off is at 8 o'clock on Friday and Jonathan Higgins will be joined by Vinny Perth in the commentary booth for that one, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm.'

Erin King, Ireland women's rugby captain and Women in Sport Week ambassador, speaking to OTB at the launch of Sport Ireland's Women in Sport Week, which is taking place from March 2nd to March 8th.This week our live commentary game comes from Dalymount Park as Bohemians begin their last season in their home ground by taking on old rivals Shamrock Rovers.Kick off is at 8 o'clock on Friday and Jonathan Higgins will be joined by Vinny Perth in the commentary booth for that one, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm.

On Arthur's final morning alongside Ger & Colm the lads muse over Arthur's choice of shirt before diving into the morning's biggest stories…Could Andy Farrell really leave Ireland after The World Cup in favour of a return to Saracens?Despite some INCREDIBLE drama in The UCL, the lads ponder over whether it was as gripping as usual…News emerged yesterday that Ireland's pair of clashes with Israel will go ahead in The Nations League - so the lads dive into exactly what that means…The lads wrap with a parting gift for Arthur as he prepares return to the PM show!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

Susanna Mollen and Eve Conway sit down with Irish halfpipe skier Ben Lynch, who finished a remarkable 8th in his Winter Olympic final in Milano-Cortina. He talks about changing his allegiances from Team Canada to Team Ireland, recovering from injury, and what it's like to compete in his first Olympic Games 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!

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Ben Symes and Cameron Hill in studio for Tuesday's Newsround, as FAI CEO David Courell has said The Republic of Ireland has "no choice" but to fulfil its Nations League fixtures with Israel, Katie Taylor announces her retirement, and Terenure College part ways with head coach Carlos Spencer, just 6 months into his 3-year contract.The Newsround on Off The Ball. Live every weeknight from 7pm on Newstalk FM.

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through Wednesday morning's papers, as the Champions League is back in full swing.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

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Mick McCarthy and Cameron Hill in studio for Tuesday's Newsround, as Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan has spoken out on Friday night's pyrotechnics in Dundalk, Isreal coming to Dublin and the possibility of Donald Trump attending the Irish Open. Meanwhile, the Galway Camogie team are stuck in New York, and there's Champions League team news!

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea fly through the morning's biggest stories after Benjamin Sesko bagged another crucial goal for Manchester United!There is conversation around Arthur's trip to Leeds, taking in a Yorkshire Derby between Huddersfield & Barnsley while Colm was on a scouting mission to Prague!There's also chat around Ireland's win over England - theorising as to ‘why nobody saw it coming…'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

Laois' Patrick Harding, the performance coach for Formula One driver Alex Albon, joins Eve Conway in studio to talk through his journey from the GAA, to the Olympics, to the Premier League and now to the pinnacle of motorsport. Ahead of the 2026 F1 season starting in Australia next week, with a whole new generation of cars, Patrick chats about how to extract every inch of performance from a driver over the course of the weekend, competition in the garage, and his favourite races.

Ger Gilroy, Dara Smith-Naughton, and Paddy Andrews bring you a roundup of the weekend's headlines as Ireland enjoy a fantastic weekend in Twickenham.

After a very busy weekend of sport we have an extended Newsround for you all this evening. Join Mick McCarthy, Eoin Sheahan, Stephen Doyle, and Tommy Rooney for a look back on the weekend's football, rugby, GAA, and Olympics action

John Duggan, Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon are in studio to bring you all the news from the sporting world on a weekend where Ireland beat England in a statement win at Twickenham, Manchester City closed in on Arsenal with a win over Newcastle and the close of the Winter Olympics. Arsenal will look to bounce back from the late draw with Wolves last week with a win over North London rivals Tottenham.The Sunday Newsround on Off The Ball

Adrian Barry is joined by Orla McElroy, Sports Editor with the Irish Daily Mail, and Brendan Hackett, sports psychologist and Head of Coach and Player Development with the GAA in this week's edition of the Sunday Paper ReviewThe Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18's only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Ciaran O'Connor, Senior Analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and John Sebire, Co-Founder of Signify, the company using AI to work with the IRFU to tackle online abuse, following a week which saw Edwin Edogbo's first cap celebrations spoiled online by a tirade of online racist abuse directed at him through social media platforms such as X and Instagram.Listen to live and exclusive commentary of Derry City's clash with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of The Racing pod where they start the countdown to Cheltenham, reminisced on their favourite racing memories and previewed this weekends action in Fairyhouse. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18 + see gamblincare.ie

Ger Gilroy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, trying to keep Shane Hannon, David Wilson and Arthur O'Dea in line on the shoutiest segment across a multitude of platforms! The Crappy Quiz on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18's only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

Shane Hannon, Keith Treacy, Eve Conway, and Arthur O'Dea bring you through the biggest stories of the day, as we react to Celtic's disappointing result in Europe, preview the North London Derby, and much moreOff The Ball Breakfast every weekday from 7:30AM

Dion Fanning and Cameron Hill join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newsround, as Arsenal's Bukayo Saka has signed a new contract until 2030, Andy Farrell has named a changed side for Twickenham, and Stephen Bradley has spoken out about Ireland's Nations League draw with Israel.

Producer of ‘Dying to get ripped' Orla Riordan and former Limerick hurler Barry Hennessy join Eoin Sheahan in studio for a look into how eating disorders effect both men and women, ahead of eating disorder awareness week next week.If you are effected by any of the topics discussed in this interview, visit: https://www.bodywhys.ie/ or https://www.thelaurencetrust.co.uk/ Email support is available any time via: alex@bodywhys.ie.

Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea, and Matthew Brennan discuss Thursday morning's talking points as Arsenal drop two crucial points at Wolves.Listen to live and exclusive commentary of Derry City's clash with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Alpine skier Cormac Comerford joins Eoin Sheahan fresh off the back of representing Ireland at the Winter Olympics.

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and Eoin Doyle for Wednesday's Newsround, as news has emerge from Drogheda United that chairperson Joanna Byrne TD is reportedly being forced out of her position over her comments about Ireland's Nations League draw against Israel.The Newsround on Off The Ball.

It's not Thursday yet, but we couldn't wait to bring you this episode! Word On The Street sit down with Irish offshore sailor Pamela Lee, aiming to become the first Irish person to compete in the transatlantic Route du Rhum race this year. She tells us about how she took up offshore sailing, competing in the sport as a woman, and the business and commercial side of her career.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!

We've got a bumper review of the morning's papers for you with Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea, Vinny Perth & Dara Smith-Naughton all in studio after an interesting press conference from Jonny Sexton & some sorry scenes in Benfica's clash with Real Madrid.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

Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea & Barry Murphy run you through all of the latest sporting news, the morning after Keith Andrews' Brentford booked their place in the FA Cup 5th round with a hard-fought victory over non-league Macclesfield!There is also plenty of chat about goalkeepers, the Winter Olympics & far more serious stuff with the latest on Ireland's clash with Israel & the abuse of Edwin Edogbo.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

On tonight's Newsround, Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Cameron Hill bring you through the biggest sporting stories of the, as Johnny Sexton gives perspective on the Ireland no.10 debate, women's national team manager Carla Ward speaks to the press, and the Champions League returns... and a lot of pancake chatter

Colm Boohig, Adrian Barry & Arthur O'Dea bring you this week's edition of the ever-controversial Performance Rankings!There is loads of chat around Ireland's underwhelming victory over Italy, a fantastic weekend of sport in Scotland, the lack of VAR in the FA Cup & Arthur brings one of the weekend's big Winter Olympics stories!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

Hey everybody, it's a new week and we have a Monday Newsround coming up for you all. Eoin Sheahan, Kathleen McNamee, and Stephen Doyle will bring you through the biggest sports news stories of the past couple days, in football, rugby, GAA, and more.

Adrian Barry is joined by Cliona Foley and Rory Keane for this week's edition of The Sunday Paper Review This weeks Sunday Paper Review 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, Optimum Nutrition are right at the heart of Irish Rugby.

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

Eoin and Mick discuss the weather that has once again disrupted the LOI fixtures before they look at Ireland vs Italy!

Risteárd Cooper co-creator of Après Match joins Eoin Sheahan in studio to discuss his career, impressions and new tour for his live show OUT OF HIS HEAD, which starts Feb 28th.

Shane Hannon, Vinny Perth & Arthur O'Dea chat through the morning headlines, following Arsenal's draw away to Brentford.The panel also discuss Ireland's Nations League group draw with Israel, this section begins at 28:27 minutes in.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

Johnny Ward and Thom Malone bring you another episode of the Racing Pod where they preview all the weekends races, and chat through all the action, tips and betting ahead of the weekend.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill 18 + see gamblingcare.ie

Mick McCarthy is on quizmaster duties today as he puts Shane Hannon, Arthur O'Dea, and Ger Gilroy through their paces in this week's rendition of the Crappy Quiz.Brought to you by Optimum Nutrition

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and former EFL and LOI Football player Eoin Doyle on Thursday's Newsround where the biggest talking point by far is the tough group Ireland will face in the next edition of the Nation's League following the draw earlier today.

Daniel Lambert joins Eoin Sheahan and Eoin Doyle on the line to give his reaction to the UEFA Nations League draw which saw Ireland drawn in the same group as Israel for the 2026 edition of the competition. Daniel Lambert and Bohemians proposed a motion that the FAI brought forward for Israel to be banned from European competitions, however that was not passed by UEFA.