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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,

UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘IRE vs NZ was a hard watch…' | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2025 15:12


Here is a free segment this week's Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Hugh Farrelly & Sarah O'Donovan, reflecting on Ireland's disappointing defeat to New Zealand in Chicago…You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

JOSH ROCK: 'The sport is getting a lot bigger!' | World Cup win, PL ambitions & a 12-year-old Luke Littler! | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2025 17:16


Josh Rock is a reigning World Cup of Darts Champion, the current World number 10 in the PDC Order of Merit & one of the most exciting prospects that the sport of darts has to offer.He sat down with OTB's Matthew Brennan earlier this week to talk all things darts.Josh Rock also spent a few hours down at INTERSPORT Elverys in Fonthill to meet some of his fans & to showcase the brand new Target Darts product range. So, be sure to go and have a look on the @intersportelverys page over on Instagram for some great darts giveaways…

AVA HENRY: 'Preparation has been unbelievable... ' | Feeling sharp and becoming a European champion

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 13:45


European youth champion and eight-time Irish champ Ava Henry, a member of the Dublin Docklands Boxing Club speaking to Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan.

HOLLIE ELLIOT: Targeting LA 2028 | Switching from GB to Ireland | What it is like being a triathlete

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 19:35


Irish triathlete Hollie Elliot speaks to Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan after receiving an LA 2028 IOC Olympic Scholarship.

Colin Hawkins on his diagnosis of multiple myeloma, his journey with mental health and how important sport is to him | Movember

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 16:43


Shane Hannon was joined by former professional footballer and four time League Of Ireland winner, Colin Hawkins to discuss his cancer diagnosis, his journey with depression and counselling, and how important sport and the sporting community is in his recovery. Off The Ball in association with Movember, Grow a Moustache, Move for Movember, Host a Moment or Mo Your Own Way. The Moustache is Calling. Raise Funds, Save Lives – sign up now at Movember.com/register

FRIDAY PAPERS | "Nothing short of a disgrace!" | Is Fernandes a Utd legend? | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 20:51


Colm BOO-hig, Shane Hannonwe'en, and Arthur O'Demon take you through the biggest sporting news this Halloween morning. Are Liverpool a disgrace? Is Fernandes a United legend? Is Halloween even a holiday?Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

THE NEWSROUND: Soldier Field battle lines are drawn | McMahon suffers major injury blow

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 23:37


Dionn Fanning and Cameron Hill join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newsround, as Ciaran Kilduff steps down from Dundalk, Andy Farrell names his squad for Chicago and Edel McMahon's season is over before it began.The Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

WOTS | Ep. 24: "Spite can be incredibly powerful" | Crowley vs Prendergast | Sporting Rivalries

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 34:43


It's match-week for the Irish Rugby team in Chicago and Jack Crowley will start in that number 10 jersey, another twist in the rivalry between himself and Sam Prendergast... The WOTS team got busy chatting to the public about their favourite sporting rivalries, whether it's healthy competition, and where does the line lie? Have a thought or topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall or WhatsApp us at 087 9 180 180.

MORNING PAPERS: Will Liverpool stick with Slot? | Rovers finally claim LOI title | Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 33:40


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur James O'Dea and Dara Smith-Naughton were in the studio to discuss all of the morning's major sports stories on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. Following Liverpool's latest defeat - a 3-0 Carabao Cup loss to Crystal Palace in Anfield - the lads queried how much longer the club will stick with Arne Slot? How much credit does last season's Premier League win afford him? Also, with Shamrock Rovers finally securing the League of Ireland title last night, there was some discussion as to what Stephen Bradley will do next. 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

MORNING PAPERS: "The most beautiful defeat!" | Huge Ireland result v Belgium | Celtic candidates

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 37:34


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through the morning papers, following Ireland's massive aggregate win over Belgium, securing their Nations League promotion.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 | Colts dominance | Steelers-Packers clash | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 36:48


Ger Gilroy and Cian Fahey are here to bring you another NFL Pod, as they look back at the week that was in American Football

THE NEWSROUND: Rovers can win title tonight, EFL Cup action, O'Neill saga continues | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 22:13


Will O'Callaghan is joined by Cathal Mulraney and David Wilson as they take you through today's big news stories from the world of sport following a night where the Republic of Ireland's WNT overcame Belgium on aggregate following a late Abbie Larkin goal and Keith Andrew's Brentford won comfortably in the EFL Cup. Tonight also features more action from the EFL Cup including the high-profile Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur tie and Shamrock Rovers have another chance to win the League of Ireland Premier Division with a win over Galway United in Tallaght Stadium. The Newsround is presented by UPMC #GetBackInAction

MORNING PAPERS: "Martin O'Neill is BACK!" | Rodgers leaves Celtic | Mad weekend in the PL

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 33:06


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through a busy pile of Tuesday morning papers, following the news that Brendan Rodgers has left Celtic & Martin O'Neill has come in to replace him...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

KEVIN MCCLEERY: Bringing Rugby 7s to Palestine in front of the World | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 36:25


Former Leinster Rugby Development Officer Kevin McCleery joins Will O'Callaghan to discuss his position in getting a Rugby 7s team together to play in Asian 7s Rugby during this time of conflict.

MARAHTON SUCCESS | "The weekend couldn't have gone any better" | Ava Crean & John Kinsella | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 17:06


Ava Crean and her coach John Kinsella join Will O'Callaghan this evening to talk though her remarkable success at the Dublin Marathon last weekend, where she became the youngest national champion ever.

THE NEWSROUND | Marathon miracles | Chaos at Celtic | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 22:26


Will O'Callaghan is joined by Ben Symes and Rachel Sheehan for the Newsround where they chat through the bank holiday weekend's biggest sporting news, including Ava Crean's marathon triumph, Martin O'Neill's return to management, the El Clasico, and much more!The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

"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.

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