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ERIC DONOVAN: ‘Katie Taylor is our darling… our prized possession!' | Taylor-Serrano III

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 29:55


Irish boxer Eric Donovan joins Eoin Sheahan to look ahead to tonight's massive title fight between Katie Taylor and Amanda Serrano, the culmination of the epic trilogy, in Madison Square Garden.

THE RACING POD | Atmosphere at The Curragh | Coral Eclipse reaction | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 19:09


Johnny Ward are Thom Malone are back for another Racing Pod, where they argue over The Curragh, give a charity bet, and look ahead to some upcoming races!The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

'You have to love it to do it!' | Ben Healy's success | What's the best GAA song? | Morning Papers | Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 41:42


Happy Friday! Shane Hannon, Colm Boohig, and Dara Smith-Naughton run through this morning's papers on Friday's Off The Ball Breakfast.Lots of huge news this morning, with Ben Healy's success yesterday at the Tour de France, Horner's shock departure from Red Bull, debates over the best GAA song and which athletes are the absolute toughest.Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

WIMBLEDON MEMORIES | "It's like army boot camp!" | Life as a ball girl | Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 18:23


A very unique segment for you all this morning, as Shane and Colm chat with Today FM's Hebe Lawson, who spent several years as a ball girl at Wimbledon!She talks through the rigorous training process, which players are naughty and which players are nice, and the traditions of the tournament.Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

KEVIN BYRNE | Taylor v Serrano 3 preview | Respect or hatred? | Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2025 17:22


Journalist Kevin Byrne joins Shane and Colm this morning to look ahead to the third fight in this Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano trilogy at Madison Square Garden in the early hours of tomorrow morning. Taylor leads 2-0… can she triumph yet again?Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

THE NEWSROUND: Healy wins Tour de France stage | Sabalenka knocked out of Wimbledon | Osborne called into the Lions

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 27:04


Cameron Hill and Richie McCormack join Eoin Sheahan on Thursday's Newsround, on a day that Irish cyclist Ben Healy became only the seventh Irish rider to win a stage on the Tour de France, the first since Sam Bennett in 2020.Elsewhere, Aryna Sabalenka's search for a maiden Wimbledon title goes on, as she was defeated in the semi finals by Amanda Anisimova. And Andy Farrell has added another Irishman to his British and Irish Lions squad, with Jamie Osborne being called in as cover for the injured Blair Kinghorn.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Word On The Street | Ep. 11 'Ahhh Ref!? | "It's absolute shite" | Does Tech Belong In Sport?

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 33:28


We're back for another week of Word On The Street, and this week Eve, Susanna and Rachel tackle technology in sports!

Ferguson rumours, Tally leaves Derry, Lions fever & navy kits | Morning Papers on Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 37:27


Colm Boohig was joined by John Duggan and Arthur James O'Dea to run through the morning's papers on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. There was plenty for the lads to discuss, including but not limited to: Paddy Tally's Derry departure, rumours regarding a loan move for Evan Ferguson to Roma, an underwhelming Lions series (so far!) and the shocking lack of navy kits in sport. 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

NAKISA BIDARIAN: 'Serrano is giving Taylor this opportunisty!' | Katie Taylor vs Amanda Serrano III

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 17:14


CEO of Most Valuable Promotions Nakisa Bidarian, Amanda Serrano's promotion, joins Eoin Sheahan ahead of Serrano's massive rematch with Katie Taylor in New York on Friday night.

THE NEWSROUND | Ferguson transfer news | Shelbourne v Linfield | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 24:59


Join Eoin Sheahan, Cameron Hill and Keith Treacy as they go through all the latest news from the day, including some transfer news for Evan Ferguson, looking ahead to Shelbourne's clash against Linfield, Wimbledon action, and more.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

‘Massive favourites… they're overwhelming favourites!' | THE MORNING PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2025 36:07


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea bring you all off the latest from the world of sport, on the day Shelbourne take on Linfield in the Uefa Champions League!***NOTICE: THIS PODCAST'S AUDIO HAS BEEN AFFECTED DUE TO TECHNICAL ISSUES, WHICH OCCURRED DURING THE LIVE SHOW. WE APOLOGIES FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.*** 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: Rest in peace Sean Doherty | Wimbledon continues | Tour de France | Shels vs Linfield

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 23:18


Eoin Sheahan is joined by Cameron Hill and Stephen Doyle for Tuesday's Newsround as Wimbledon continues to excite, while the Tour de France is underway. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

‘Katie Taylor went to see it twice!' | ROSS WHITAKER'S YOU HAD TO BE THERE! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 40:30


You Had To Be There returns this week by way of the brilliant Irish documentary maker Ross Whitaker!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

GEORGIA DRUMMY | Memories of junior Grand Slams | Injury recovery | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 29:54


Former junior slam tennis player Georgia Drummy joins Eoin Sheahan this evening to chat about her life and career, including her college tennis days, recovering from back surgery, and where her tennis life is going next.

"I want Owen Farrell!" | Mikey Jonhston's FlameNO-GO | All-Ireland formatting debate | MORNING PAPERS

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2025 43:29


Ger, Arthur & Matthew run through Tuesday morning's papers, as they talk Mikey Johnston's failed move to Flamengo, Mayo's apology to Kevin McStay & 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 | Tipp v Cork All-Ireland final, Galligan departs, Djokovic Advances

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 30:22


Monday's Newsround is brought to you by Eoin Sheahan, Steven Doyle, and Kathleen McNamee. W/thanks to UPMC in Ireland #getbackinaction

‘I'm finding it hard to move on from it…' | PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2025 41:47


Ger Gilroy, special guest co-host David Brady & Arthur O'Dea recap yet another brilliant weekend of sport which saw Cork & Tipperary set up a first ever All-Ireland hurling final clash between the two!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

UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | ‘There is no manual for grief...' | Rest In Peace Diogo Jota & Andre Silva. | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2025 11:21


Here is a free segment this week's Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Shane Keegan & Linda Maher reflecting on the tragic deaths of Diogo Jota & Andre Silva.You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Reflections on Cork and Dublin's greatest Sportspeople | What is 'Dublin-ness' | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2025 21:03


John Duggan and Shane Hannon are in studio to discuss the history of sportspeople of Dublin and Cork, Ireland's giant cities, and what is the phenominon known as 'Dublin-ness'.

THE RACING POD: 'This is why I love flat racing!' | Flags, Irish place names and Johnny Ward's Charity Bet

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2025 18:22


John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back together again for this week's Racing Pod, with some fascination in Irish place names, flags and history. They talk a bit of racing too! We also hear from William Hill's Sam Norris. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with @WilliamHillIre. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

THE NEWSROUND: Rest in peace Diogo Jota | The KPMG Women's Irish Open | Owen Farrell called up Down Under

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 28:14


It's Richie McCormack and Cameron Hill joining Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newsround, after the tragic news that Diogo Jota and his brother Andre Silva passed away in a car accident early this morning.There is also news from Australia as the B&I Lions announced their starting line-up for the Waratahs, while Owen Farrell has gotten the call up to head Down Under. The KPMG Women's Irish Open is also in full swing at Carton House.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Why Are There No Irish At Wimbledon? | Ep. 10: Breaking Point | WORD ON THE STREET

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 32:56


Hello! And welcome to our podcast - Word On The Street! Every week, Susanna, Eve, and Rachel take a major sporting event or topic and head to the streets to find out what you, the public, think. Pimms, strawberries & cream, and sitting on the Hill... it's Wimbledon season! The tournament holds memories for so many Irish spectators... but not in terms of players! This week we dive into tennis in Ireland and why the public think we lack professional players at that top level. Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 0879180180!

Ireland XV named for Georgia, Cork exceptionalism & Owen Farrell rumours | Morning Papers on Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2025 30:33


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton gathered to run through the morning's sports stories on Thursday's Off The Ball. First up, the lads reacted to the Ireland team Paul O'Connell has named for the upcoming clash against Georgia. Then, Colm's Cork exceptionalism shone through again, before the lads cast an eye over the Lions' latest procession in Australia and the reports that Owen Farrell might be about to join the tour! 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

Letting go of beginners' fear | Stephanie Zambra, Ellen Keane & Nathalie Lennon at Irish Open

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 6:43


The KPMG Irish Open commences at Carton House on Thursday, but today former Ireland international Stephanie Zambra, Paralympic legend Ellen Keane, and fitness expert Nathalie Lennon all took part in the pro-am. All three have been part of Golf Ireland's First Tee programme, and they spoke to OTB's Scarlett Heron about starting their golfing lives.

Wednesday's Newsround | The Moose Departs, Wimbledon Shocks, Lions Win Again

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 25:37


Join Eoin Sheahan, Steven Doyle and Cameron Hill for your fix of Wednesday's sports news on the OTB Newsround. Moosemania is over at Dalymount Park as French striker Lys Mousset departs the club by mutual consent, while the Lions won their second consecutive game on tour. In tennis, seeds are falling like flies at Wimbledon.Off The Ball Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

"It's the best week of the year" | Irish golfers speak to OTB at KPMG Women's Irish Open

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 12:27


Carton House hosts this year's KPMG Women's Open, which gets underway in earnest on Thursday. At Wednesday's Pro-Am, OTB's Scarlett Heron spoke to Anna Foster, Lauren Walsh, the world's no.1 amateur - Lottie Woad, Canice Screene and Sara Byrne.

‘Cork can't lose it, it would be a DISASTER…' | MORNING PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2025 35:50


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run you through all the morning's biggest sporting stories, the morning after reports emerged that Ger Brennan is set to LEAVE his role as Louth senior football manager!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

"Nobody cares!" Al Hilal shock Man City | Wimbledon in full swing | MORNING PAPERS

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 44:59


Ger, Colm & Arthur runs through Tuesday morning papers, as Manchester City crash out of the Club World Cup & Wimbledon kicks off. 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 | Seeds dropping like flies at Wimbledon | Bye-bye Brennan | Boasis | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 28:32


Welcome to the Newsround on a very busy Tuesday evening! Big news from Wimbledon as major players fail to move past the front round, supersonic news coming from Dalymount, and a shock departure in Louth...The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

LEONA MAGUIRE | Growth of women's golf | Friendship with McGinley & Harrington | Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2025 21:36


Eoin is joined by Leona Maguire this evening ahead of the KPMG Women's Irish Open, and talks her uptick in form, her mentoring by the likes of McGinley and Harrington and the growth of women's golf in Ireland.

The Newsround: Football's Final Four! | Dessie Departs | What's Next For Galway? | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 49:00


An extended newsround is here for you this Monday evening as we need the full hour to cover all that happened in a jam packed weekend of sports. Stephen Doyle and Mick McCarthy join Eoin Sheahan in studio to recap on the weekend's action, including the GAA All Ireland Football Quarter Finals, Ireland losing back to back games against the USA and all other news from the world of sports. The Newsround on Off The Ball is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction

INNER DRIVE | Orla Comerford's road to learning difficult lessons & finding pride in art & athletics

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 42:13


In this episode of Inner Drive, Paralympian Orla Comerford sits down with Colm Boohig to discuss being diagnosed with Stargardt disease as a child and her attitude to progressively losing her sight while also maintaining a deep love and passion for both her art and athletics. This is the third episode in season two of Inner Drive which follows the highs and lows of some of Ireland's best sportspeople. Inner Drive in partnership with Allianz, proud sponsor of Paralympics Ireland. #StopTheDrop

‘It was UNBELIEVABLE' | PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2025 49:04


Ger, Colm & Arthur reflect on an action-packed weekend of sporting action - which saw Donegal, Tyrone, Kerry & Meath book their place in the lat 4 of the All-Ireland Football Championship!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

SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW (UNLOCKED): Dublin Are Out! | Keith Andrews Is A Premier League Manager! | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2025 15:01


Adrian Barry and John Duggan are joined by Meghan Scully and Hugh Farrelly for this weeks Sunday Paper Review.

KATIE TAYLOR: ‘She needs this fight more than I do... I'm the champion!' | Taylor v Serrano 3 | OFF THE BALL

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2025 9:48


Undisputed World Champion, one of the greatest, if not the greatest, sportsperson to ever come from the island of Ireland, Katie Taylor joins Eoin Sheahan ahead of her third bout with Amanda Serrano at Madison Square Garden on July 12th live on Netflix. She chats about the noise from non boxing experts, training with her Dad again and her aspirations for the upcoming fight and beyond.To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/joinAll the perks right here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGDs3EEl0RHUwgdEGeCL_A/join

SONIA O'SULLIVAN: ‘I definitely thought Faith might have got a little bit closer' | Faith Kipyegon's 4-minute mile attempt

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 20:27


Legendary Irish track and field athlete Sonia O'Sullivan joins Eoin Sheahan after watching Faith Kipyegon fall agonisingly short of breaking the 4 minute mile on Thursday evening.

mile little bit closer
THE NEWSROUND: John Giles retires from punditry | B&I Lions team for first game Down Under | Ireland in America

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 13:15


Cathal Mullaney joins Richie McCormack and Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newsround, after the news that legendary footballer, manager and pundit John Giles is retiring from punditry. The Newsround with UPMC | #GetBackInAction

"I'd never do HYROX with my boyfriend" | Ep. 9: 'Why-rox' | The Fastest Growing Sport? | WOTS

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 34:32


Hello! And welcome to our podcast - Word On The Street! Every week, Susanna, Eve, and Rachel take a major sporting event or topic and head to the streets to find out what you, the public, think. This week, we're talking about Ireland's new obsession with HYROX! Why are so many people doing it? Is it really that accessible? And why is it all over my TikTok!? All this and more on this week's Word On The Street.

Karl Spain's You Had To Be There | Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 54:29


The brilliant Irish comedian Karl Spain joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on Thursday's Off The Ball for the latest installment of You Had To Be There! 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

'I REALLY like this team' - Lions XV named | Mayo oust Kevin McStay | Morning Papers on Off The Ball Breakfast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2025 33:21


Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton brought you all this morning's sports news on Thursday Off The Ball Breakfast. Right as the lads came on air this morning, Andy Farrell named his Lions XV for their opening game in Australia against the Western Force - we brought you all the instant reaction. Following on from that, the lads reflected on the news that Mayo have parted company with manager Kevin McStay, and all of the morning's other major talking points. 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: 'This is going to be one of the best Ryder Cups!' | Have the B&I Lions 'Lionswashed' the English players? | Moses Dyer gone

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 25:33


Eoin Sheahan is joined by Nathan Murphy and Cathal Mullaney for Wednesday's Newsround, as the Keith Andrews news is not yet confirmed, the British & Irish Lions are preparing for their first game of the series, and the League of Ireland has lost their top goalscorer.The Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

‘It's incredible for Keith Andrews!' | WEDNESDAY'S PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 33:59


Ger, Colm & Arthur run you through all of the morning's headlines from the world of sport, as it appears former Republic of Ireland international Keith Andrews is set to be appointed as the new Brentford boss!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

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