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It's confirmed — Ireland are heading to Prague in March to face Czechia.Cathal is joined by OTB's Colm Boohig to react to the news that Ireland will take on Czechia in the World Cup play-off semi-final, with Denmark or North Macedonia awaiting in the final.Paul Nealon from Irish Football Fan TV also joins Cathal to give his reaction and share what the past week has been like for him.Cathal and Colm also continue their mission to pick the best Premier League XI of all time — and this week, the right-back spot is up for grabs.

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!

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest news in the world of football....Ireland draw Czechia in their World Cup playoff semi-final.A potential home playoff final in the Aviva Stadium!And could James McClean make a return to the League of Ireland?

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Eve Conway brings you all the action from a dramatic few games yesterday evening, that see Ireland confirmed for Pot 3.Conor Coventry was speaking to Eoin SheahanAndy Robertson dedicated Scotland's World Cup qualification to his late teammate Diogo JotaSteve McLaren resigns as Jamaica boss after they fail to automatically qualifyArsenal face Real Madrid in the Champions League tonight

It's our last League of Ireland pod of the year! The time has flown, so join Stephen Doyle, Gareth McGlynn, and Vinny Perth for one final hurrah (...until February) They react to the incredible result for the Irish national team against Hungary over the weekend, and chat about the league's effectiveness in developing talents. Also, we look back to the cup final and look back at the entire season in review. The LOI Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you more reaction from the Republic of Ireland's last gasp win over Hungary to secure a 2026 World Cup Play-Off placeKelly Brady's first call-up to WNTO'Hanlon, Brosnan and Kiernan returnWorld Cup Play-Off permutationsScotland vs DenmarkWales vs North MacedoniaKevin Kilbane's Irish prideU17's vs Switzerland Preview

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron to reflect on an epic month for the Irish men and women and dream about the possibility of back-to-back World Cup summers. They also look at an important weekend in the Women's Super League which saw United, Arsenal and Chelsea falter while Man City confirmed their title aspirations.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the action and reaction from a momentous afternoon in Budapest, as Hungary were beaten by the Republic of Ireland by 3 goals to 2.Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy's reaction.Heimir says that the team can grow from this.Molumby pays tribute to his coaches who helped him along the way.McClean on the Coleman impact.Stuey Byrne on Irish maturity.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

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

Shane Hannon is joined live from Budapest by Stephen Doyle to give further reaction from the match which saw Troy Parrott write his name into the Irish Football history books and put Ireland into contention for a World Cup Spot next year. Football on Off The Ball w/ William Hill

Mick McCarthy is joined by Dion Fanning in studio to revel in the post-World Cup Qualifier win over Portugal afterglow.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan provides all the reaction to Ireland's victory over Portugal at the Aviva Stadium last night.Hallgrimsson feeling positive Ronaldo v Hallgrimsson beefMartinez on Portugal's qualifying hopes Ireland need to win in Budapest10 years on from 1-0 win against GermanyIrish Women's National Team fixture updatesBecome a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Alisson? Čech? Schmeichel?OTB's Colm Boohig is picking his all-time Premier League XI — and it all starts between the sticks!Got a suggestion? Email us at kickoff@todayfm.com.Cathal is also joined by Eamonn Donnelly from the Dublin Arsenal Supporters Club.It's not a bad time to be an Arsenal fan… is it?

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings all the build-up to the Republic of Ireland's crucial World Cup Qualifier against Portugal tonight at Lansdowne Road.Hallgrimsson wants strong refereeing.Jack Taylor in line to start?Johnny Kenny up top?Dara O'Shea wants tonight to be the big scalp.Cristiano Ronaldo not worried about refereeing influence.Roberto Martinez on the respect he has for Seamus Coleman.Thomas Tuchel not taking anything for granted despite England's qualification.Who will qualify from Africa?The Aviva gets 7 bumper games at the 2028 Euros.And Mary Earps returns to Manchester United and it doesn't go too well.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

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!

St Patrick's Athletic star Chris Forrester joins Eoin Sheahan in studio for Wednesday's Football Show, talking about their League of Ireland season, Mason Melia's move to Spurs, and his own time tackling Chelsea with Peterborough United.The Football Show on Off The Ball with William Hill.

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as head coach Heimir Hallgrimsson says it is do or die against Portugal in the World Cup Qualifier on Thursday night.Hallgrimsson on the permutations that face Ireland's possible World Cup qualification.Josh Cullen on being brave with the ball.Gavin Cooney fears Ireland's hopes could be over on Friday morning.Keith Treacy questions whether losing hurts this group of Irish players enough.Ireland's under-17s to take on Canada in the round of 32 at the Qatar World Cup.Lyndon Dykes on making history for Scotland.David Brooks on fighting cancer to chase his Welsh World Cup dream.Mary Earps returns to Manchester United.And a former Chelsea star is in hospital.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan as they reflect on Ireland's Nations League A draw and how things could have been worse as well as looking at an entertaining weekend in the Women's Super League. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as Kevin O'Toole explains how his Irish call-up came about, plus John O'Shea is of the belief that Ireland can upset the apple cart against Portugal on Thursday night.O'Toole's heritage comes from Dublin, as his grandfather left the country in 1958.O'Shea has full belief in getting a result over one of the world's best.Ireland's under-17s aim to top the group.Thomas Tuchel says the England door is closed for nobody.Scott Bain hoping to help Scotland in any way he can.Federico Chiesa turns down a call from Gennaro Gattuso for the Azzuri.And a betting scandal grips Turkish football.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Former Shamrock Rovers goalkeeper, Barry Murphy, chats to Will O'Callaghan & Matthew Brennan ahead of Ireland v Portugal on Thursday, while also reflecting on Rovers securing the domestic double.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 sits down with Vinny Perth as he returns to the club that made him, Cherry Orchard FC, for an in-depth chat about his footballing and managerial career, the direction of the sport in Ireland, and his relationship with Stephen Kenny.You Made Me! Episode 2 is also available on Off The Ball's YouTube channel

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as Evan Ferguson is ruled out of Thursday's game with Portugal.John O'Shea feels that Johnny Kenny can be the man to get the goals.Stephen Bradley puts life into perspective after a double win.Arne Slot feels that Liverpool are outsiders to retain their title.Pep Guardiola is happy to put a thousand games up.Are we seeing a new version of Guardiola football?Andoni Iraola worried by the sour taste for the Cherries.And Martin O'Neill is unsure if he will still be in charge of Celtic after the international window.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Republic of Ireland legends David Connolly and Kevin Kilbane joins John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on the week's Champions League action, while the Premier League continues. The Saturday Panel with Heineken.

Keith Treacy joins Phil Egan to discuss another win for Keith Andrews' Brentford side at the Gtech Community Stadium.With thanks to William Hill

Stephen Doyle is joined live at the Etihad Stadium by Brian Kerr for this week's Sunday Kickback, as Manchester City dismantled champions Liverpool to gain on leaders Arsenal.with thanks to William Hill

Republic of Ireland legends David Connolly and Kevin Kilbane joins John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on the week's Champions League action, while the Premier League continues. The Saturday Panel with Heineken.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the build-up to the weekend's Premier League fixtures plus there is a preview of this weekend's FAI Cup final/Joey O'Brien rues red card for James Norris.Stephen Bradley not taking Cork City at their peril.Seani Maguire eyes another showing like 2016.Vinnie Perth puzzled to Johnny Kenny's exclusion.And Arne Slot provides positive news on two of his stars.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Michael McCarthy was joined by Ben Symes and David Wilson for this weeks final one standing as Mick try's to pick a team to keep himself in the game which is now down to the final 3! Final One Standing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill, download the app and play today. Over 18's only see gamblingcare.ie for more

Fans are what make football special — who could forget Andy Tate's iconic line, “Give it Giggsy 'til the end of the season!”In this episode of The Kick Off, Cathal and OTB's Colm Boohig take a trip down memory lane, revisiting some of the most unforgettable fan moments in football. Colm also previews this weekend's Premier League fixtures.Later on, Cathal is joined by Irish Seagull Tony Hayes to chat about Brighton's season so far.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Ireland squad announcement as Heimir Hallgrimsson includes the lesser known Kevin O'Toole in the squad for the very first time whilst there is a positive update on Evan Ferguson.Heimir explains the thought process behind picking O'Toole.Ferguson is back on the grass.Ireland's future stars include a certain Jaden Umeh.Richie Towell is pleased with what he saw from Ireland's young guns.Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers both chase points in Europe.Stephen Bradley is ready for a hostile environment.Martin O'Neill is back in Europe as Celtic manager.And Aston Villa take on Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig were joined by Tim Clancy and Barry Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. Only days out from the 2025 FAI Cup final, Tim and Barry considered whether there is any argument to be made for relegated Cork City to beat double-chasing Shamrock Rovers. 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 Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest as Republic of Ireland begin their World Cup journey plus there is a look ahead to all tonight's European action, plus reaction to last night biggest games in the Champions League.Ireland take on Panama.Arne Slot heaps praise on Tyrone's Conor Bradley.Trent Alexander-Arnold has a frosty Anfield reunion.Achraf Hakimi suffers a horror injury.Erling Haaland's Borussia Dortmund reunion.Destiny Udogie is threatened by an agent with a gun.Frank Lampard's Coventry City bounce back.And more injury woe for the Republic of Ireland.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

On this week's League of Ireland Pod, Stephen Doyle, Gareth McGlynn, and Vinny Perth react to the end of the LOI season, with St Pat's falling below par and Derry looking strong for next year. They lads also give us their teams of the year! The LOI Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0

RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City head coach Ger Nash ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City captain Fiacre Kelleher ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City's Josh Fitzpatrick ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City goalkeeper Conor Brann ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Ben Symes speaks to Shamrock Rovers midfielder Dylan Watts ahead of their FAI Cup Final on Sunday vs Cork City.LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 #LOI

Ben Symes speaks to Shamrock Rovers and Cape Verde centre half Roberto ‘Pico' Lopes ahead of their FAI Cup Final on Sunday vs Cork City.LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 #LOI

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest as Republic of Ireland find out their route to Brazil 2027 plus there is a look ahead to all tonight's Euro action.Ireland to take on France, Holland and Poland.Trent Alexander-Arnold ready for an emotional Anfield reunion.Xabi Alonso has faith that Florian Wirtz will come up trumps.PSG take on FC Bayern.Regis Le Bris happy with the 'Granit'-man Xhaka.And a Premier League footballer threatened with a gun by an agent.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Ben Symes speaks to Stephen Bradley ahead of the FAI Cup Final. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 #LOI

Ben Symes is at Tallaght Stadium to speak to Stephen Bradley, Pico Lopes and Dylan Watts ahead of their FAI Cup Final on Sunday vs Cork City. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 #LOI

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss a weekend which saw former England No. 1 Mary Earps cause waves with her new autobiography, which laid bare how her relationship deteriorated with England manager Sarina Wiegman and her feelings about her fellow national goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. The crew also looked at how the simultaneous kickoffs are going down with fans as well as reflecting on a packed weekend of football. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City striker Seani Maguire ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Galway United manager John Caulfield this evening, who reminisces on memories of the late Ollie Horgan, as well as talks about the growth of the League of IrelandFootball on Off The Ball with William Hill

On tonight's Football Show, Eoin, Mick and Ben review the League of Ireland season and discuss Martin O'Neill's tenure as Celtic manager so far!Football on Off the Ball with William HillTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from yesterday's Premier League action plus a look ahead to tonight's game between Sunderland and Everton.Pep Guardiola's high praise of Erling Haaland.Andoni Iraola's Bournemouth just can't stop the Norwegian.Nuno Espirito Santo trying to bring the good vibes to East London.Eddie Howe's not a happy bunny.Could Martin O'Neill be sticking around a little longer at Parkhead?And just how much could the redevelopment of Dalymount Park cost?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Keith Treacy and Richie McCormack bring you their thoughts on West Ham's 3-1 dismantling of Newcastle today in the #PremierLeague. The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

Ben Symes, Johnny Ward and Barry Murphy are here for the final LOI Late Night of the season. Shamrock Rovers are our champions, Waterford FC will face one of Bray Wanderers or Treaty United in the play off and Stephen Kenny's St. Patrick's Athletic have squandered their chance of European football. League of Ireland on OTB with Rockshore 0.0 #LOI

Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds sums up his side's season with Stephen Doyle after beating Drogheda United 4-1 on the final day of the season! | #LOI The League Of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0.

David Wilson chats to Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley in the aftermath of their 1-2 oss at home to Sligo Rovers which saw the Bit O'Red stay up, but the Hoops finally got their hands on the coveted league trophy.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join