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John Duggan and Thom Malone are back to preview all the weekends racing action including Doncaster, Meydan and the Curragh as well as looking ahead to the Irish Grand National on Easter weekend. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Ger Gilroy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, trying to keep Shane Hannon, Mick McCarthy and Dara Smith Naughton 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.

Well, the big day has arrived... the Republic of Ireland will face Czechia tonight in Prague in the World Cup Play-Off Semi-Finals in what has to be the biggest match for the Boys in Green in almost a decade. Colm Boohig, Adrian Barry, Ger Gilroy and Dara Smith-Naughton give their thoughts on tonight, along with the pressing news emerging this morning. OTB Breakfast's own Matthew Brennan joins the show live from Prague to give his update on the situation on the ground, after his 16 hour journey from Dublin to the Czech capital yesterday Former Irish Double-Winning Manager Roddy Collins joins on the line to give his thoughts and insights as a former manager on what the players will be going through tonight and what will happen this evening. Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland's crucial World Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Conor, member of the Prague Hibernians GAA Club and his hometown friend Darren, join Eoin Sheahan in O'Neills bar to chat about life for the Irish in Prague and how the locals are feeling ahead of the game tomorrow night! The Irish National Team on Off The Ball with @CadburyIreland | #PaintMarchGreen

O'Neill's bar in Prague is currently home to hundreds of signing Irish fans, amongst them is our very own Eoin Sheahan as he is joined by Stephen Doyle, Stuey Bryne and Enda Brady as they look ahead to one of the biggest nights in Irish football historyThe Irish National Team on Off The Ball with @CadburyIreland | #PaintMarchGreen

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring the excitement levels even higher ahead of the crucial World Cup Play-Off Semi-Final as the Republic of Ireland take on Czechia in Prague tomorrow night. The lads also talk about Mohammed Salah's farewell announcement as he leaves Liverpool at the end of the season and Jack Carty announcing his own retirement from Connacht Rugby. Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland's crucial World Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Arthur O'Dea and Ben Symes for Tuesday's Newsround, as the pilgrimage to Prague continues ahead of one of the biggest nights in Irish football history on Thursday!Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

Irish heptathlete Kate O'Connor joins Eoin Sheahan after winning a bronze medal at the World Indoor Championships on Sunday, looking back on the championships themselves, her enjoyment mindset, and the injuries she's had to manage.

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton & Matthew Brennan are on hand to bring through all of the pressing news from the sporting world as we are all very excited and nervous ahead of the Republic of Ireland's crucial World Cup Play-Off Semi-Final against Czechia in Prague on Thursday. The lads also talk about College Football prospect from Cashel, Neff Giwa and the Leinster Schools Senior Cup which was won by St Mary's yesterday in the replay at Energia Park Donnybrook. Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland's crucial World Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, Arthur O'Dea and Stephen Doyle remember the late Michael Lyster, the face of GAA coverage in Ireland, who passed away this weekend at the age of 71. They also take you through all the biggest sporting news stories of the day, as the men's national team begin their preparations for the game against Czechia this ThursdayViagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland's crucial Word Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne from this Thursday at 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick-off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.

Emily McKeown, Women's Development Officer at Leinster Rugby, joins Susanna Mollen to preview the 2026 Bank of Ireland Leinster Senior Girls Schools Senior Cup final between Ardscoil na Trionoide and The High School this Thursday in Donnybrook Stadium.Bank of Ireland | #neverstopcompeting To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton reflect on the weekend of sporting acting that was through the ever-controversial Performance Rankings!Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.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

Here is a free segment this week's Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Nadine Doherty & Philip Lanigan - here they discuss the potential for a penalty-shootout in Prague for the Republic of Ireland & Troy Parrott's journey so far!You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Meghann Scully was at the Navan racecourse on Saturday for a special showcase race, as Kevin McGrath, the reigning Irish Indoor 800m Champion goes up against a horse! In the saddle, we have none other than Keith Donoghue - six time Cheltenham Festival winner with multiple Grade 1 victories to his name!Meghann spoke with several racing icons in the build up to the race, including tipster David Jennings, trainer Gavin Cromwell, trainer of the horse in question, Ian Donoghue, jockey Mark Walsh, as well as RYSE Chocolate's Ian O'Rourke. The event was all with thanks to RYSE Chocolate!

John Duggan is joined in studio by Tommy Martin and Roy Curtis for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on all the week's top sporting stories, and building up to what could be a historic week in Irish football!

John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back to review an incredible Cheltenham Festival and to preview all the upcoming action from Navan, Naas, Newbury and Limerick The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Shínigh Scarlett Ní Earaín a céad chonradh gairmiúil le Hibernian Women ó Shamrock Rovers i Meán Fómhair 2025.Ó mBaile Múineacháín d'imir sí le Peamount United agus Athlone Town agus í ag fás aníos di, rinne Scarlett ionadaíocht ar Éirinn ag leibhéal Faoi-19, agus bhuaigh sí Gradam Imreoir Idirnáisiúnta na Bliana Faoi-19 na mBan in 2023. Tá Scarlett ag súil lena céad ghairm chuig foireann shinsearach na hÉireann a fháil amach anseo.Scarlett Ní Earaín signed her first professional contract for Hibernian Women from Shamrock Rovers in September 2025. From Monaghan originally, she played for Peamount United and Athlone Town growing up, Scarlett represented Ireland at Under 19 level, winning the International Under 19 Womens Player of the Year in 2023. Scarlett looks towards receiving her first Irish call up in the future.To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Shane Hannon is joined by Colm Boohig and Dara Smith Naughton for Friday's Papers. Today they discuss the news of Heimir Hallgrimsson's contract extension, last night's darts, the upcoming Premier League action and much, much more. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am

Tonight's Newsround centres on Ireland's squad being announced for next week's crunch playoff with Czechia, as QPR's Harvey Vale is called up fo the first time. The FAI also announced today that the Icelandic coach will be keeping the reigns for the Euro 2028 campaign. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

Meghann Scully was in Carlow to chat to Willie, Patrick, and Danny Mullins, along with Paul Townend about their Gold Cup success at Cheltenham Horse Racing on Off The Ball with William Hill

Happy Thursday folks, and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're in between one of the best Six Nations tournaments ever and the beginning of the FIFA World Cup qualifiers playoffs. What better week to talk about the BIG moments that we remember, and what makes a tournament great.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!

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the talking points from the world of sport following a night dominated with goals as the UCL Round of 16 ended with just the 68 goals across both weeks. The lads also talk about their upcoming interview with Gary Neville and Rory McIlroy's dinner pick for the upcoming Masters Tournament next month Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Arthur O'Dea and Daniel Pitcher join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Wednesday's Newsround, as Joanna Byrne has stepped down as co-chair of Drogheda United, while Scott Bemand has named his squad for the Women's Six Nations starting next month. Bemand also has extended his contract as Ireland coach. Meanwhile, there's the small matter of the Champions League to run through!The Newsround is brought to you by Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. Buy online at viagraconnect.ie subject to suitability following pharmacist consultation.

Eve Conway and Ciara Treacy are back for episode 2 of the F1 Pod and this week they were joined by F1 journalist Chris Medland to review all the action from China, to discuss the cancelled Grand Prix races in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia and to preview the upcoming action in Japan. The F1 Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by KitKat, bringing breaks to the fastest sport in the world. #HaveABreak

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the talking points from the world of sport following a St Patrick's Night full of Champions League action which saw Bodo/Glimt's fairytale run come to an end in Lisbon, Arsenal easing past Bayer Leverkusen, PSG inflicting more pain on Rosenior's Chelsea and Manchester City coming up very short against Real Madrid. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Bhí Colm De Buitléir ag teacht chun cinn trí na céimeanna i rugbaí An Ghaeltacht, agus ba é an chéad imreoir riamh ón gclub a chuaigh ar aghaidh chun imirt do Connacht. As teaghlach atá an-tógtha leis an rugbaí dó, d'imir a athair do Laighin ag leibhéal faoi aois agus imríonn a dheartháir do Connacht.Ag imirt mar leathchúlaí scroba agus leathchúlaí oscailte, d'imir sé do Corinthians agus tháinig sé tríd an gcóras i Connacht, ag tuilleamh a chéad chaipín sinsir i gcoinne Bordeaux Bègles sa Challenge Cup in 2018.Chuir gortuithe isteach ar a dhul chun cinn, agus d'fhág sé Connacht in 2021. Ina dhiaidh sin bhí sé mar chuid den fhoireann Terenure a bhuaigh a gcéad teideal AIL riamh in 2023.Colm De Buitléir came through the ranks at An Gaeltacht Rugby and was their first ever player to go on to play for Connacht. From a rugby obsessed family, his Dad played for Leinster underage and his brother plays for Connacht.At scrum half and out half he played for Corentians and came through at Connacht, earning his first senior cap against Bordeaux Beagles in the Challenge Cup in 2018. De Buitléar has been plagued with injuries but has learned valuable life lessons from each one, leaving Connacht in 2021, he was part of the Terenure team that won their first ever AIL title in 2023To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Matthew Brennan caught up with Anthony Cacace, Adam Olaniyan, Thomas Carthy, Pierce O'Leary and more at the 3Arena on Saturday night.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Susanna Mollen is joined in studio by Gonzalo Saenz of the Dublin Dogos to discuss how the club was founded and what their mission is. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guiness 0.0

Happy Monday folks! Join Mick McCarthy, Arthur O'Dea, and Ben Symes for today's Newsround, as they look back on the weekend that was in sports, as Ireland secure the triple crown, Kerry wins left right and centre, and Spurs pick up a much needed point.The Newsround on Off The Ball with Viagra Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to rate the weekend's sporting action which saw Ireland lift the Triple Crown but get pipped at the post by France following a last-minute penalty kick to win the Championship. The weekend also had an exciting penultimate weekend of the Football Leagues which saw Kerry comprehensively overcome Mayo and Armagh forge a comeback over Dublin. Arsenal also extended their lead in the Premier League with a late win over Everton while Manchester City could only get a 1-1 draw against West Ham. We apologise for the sound issues within this podcast. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

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

Adrian Barry is joined by Gavan Casey & Hugh Farrelly for this week's edition of The Sunday Paper Review.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball is with Optimum Nutrition. #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #RugbySUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join00:18:23.10100:36:33.26200:56:36.125

Off The Ball's John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan live from Cheltenham as Paul Townend made history by becoming the first jockey to win the Champion Chase, Champion Hurdle and Gold Cup in the same year, setting a record of five Gold Cups as a jockey. Hear from Townend, as well as trainer Willie Mullins as Cheltenham draws to a close!The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

Ger Gilroy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, trying to keep Mick McCarthy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan in line on the shoutiest segment across a multitude of platforms!This week's Crappy Quiz 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, ‪@optimumnutrition are right at the heart of Irish Rugby.

Fáilte go Saol ar OTB! TV Presenter Gráinne McElwain is host to Off The Ball's new bilingual podcast series celebrating the Irish Language through the eyes of the sporting world. In Episode One we have Jamie Wall, Jamie played for both the Cork hurlers and footballers at Minor level and won three Munster u21 football titles. In 2014, doctors discovered an abscess developing on his spine, leaving him paralysed from his midriff down.Jamie decided to use his talents for coaching, he has since won the Fitzgibbon Cup three times with Mary Immaculate College. A qualified teacher he is now in his last year studying Law and Accounting in UL.In eipeasóid a haon tá Jamie Wall againn. D'imir Jamie d'fhoirne mionúir iomána agus peile Chorcaí araon agus bhuaigh sé trí theideal Mumhan faoi 21. Sa bhliain 2014, tháinig easpa ar a dhromlach air, rud a d'fhág pairilis air ón mheánchorp síos.Shocraigh Jamie a chuid tallainne a úsáid don chóitseáil, agus ó shin i leith bhuaigh sé Corn Mhic Fhinn trí huaire le Coláiste Mhuire gan Smál. Is múinteoir cáilithe é agus tá sé anois ina bhliain deiridh ag déanamh staidéir ar an dlí in Ollscoil Luimnigh.

It's day four of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 and John Duggan who is live at the tracks is alongside Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean to bring you all the action today including market moves, NAPS and all the action coming up across the week.Racing On Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Michael McCarthy, Matthew Brennan and the former Ireland International Keith Treacy bring you through all of the headlines from the sporting world on a Friday that features 5 LOI Premier Division fixtures as well as the Chel and a weekend that features a full slate of Premier League matches, the final weekend of the 6 Nations and a massive card of bouts in the 3Arena. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label. This week's live commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45. 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 Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

One of Ronnie Delany's close friends and two time Olympian Danny McDaid, as well as one of Delany's former competitors Mike Fleet, join Eoin Sheahan on the line to remember the Irish Olympic hero after his death at the age of 91.Mayo legend David Brady also joins Eoin in studio, with a story of his own about the great Ronnie Delany.

Off The Ball's John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan live from Cheltenham where Davy Russell has ‘brokered a peace' between Declan Queally and Nico de Boinville, while there's been a few surprises on the track on day three of the festival.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ieThis week's live League Of Ireland commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45.

Thursday's Off the Ball Newsround comes to you on an evening where Andy Farrell has named his final Six Nations team of 2026, ahead of Scotland's visit to Dublin on Saturday afternoon. The racing festival at Cheltenham continues, while Troy Parrott was on the scoresheet against Czech opposition tonight in the Conference League.This week's live commentary comes from Inchicore on Friday night as St. Patricks Athletic host Drogheda United at Richmond Park. Phil Egan will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry, with build-up starting on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App from 7pm, and kick off at 7-45. Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

Last weekend was a huge one for Irish hockey with both men's and women's teams qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, but why has such a big achievement seemingly gone under the radar? Rachel Sheehan spoke to Irish international Ayeisha McFerran to find out.

It's day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 and John Duggan who is live at the tracks is alongside Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean to bring you all the action today including market moves, NAPS and all the action coming up across the week.Racing On Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie