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    THE SATURDAY PANEL: Allianz National League finals preview | CONOR DEVANEY & DESSIE MONE

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2025 20:42


    Shane Hannon hosts this week's Saturday Panel, looking ahead to the National Football League finals this weekend, starting with the Division 2 Final between Monaghan and Roscommon, before the mammoth Division 1 final between Mayo and Kerry! He is joined by Conor Devanney and Dessie Mone.*The full version is available to members.Gaelic Football with AIB GAA | #TheToughest

    THE SATURDAY PANEL: Women in sport week | Nora Stapleton, Bethany Carson & Phelim Macken

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2025 57:25


    John Duggan is joined by Nora Stapleton, Women in Sport Lead with Sport Ireland; Bethany Carson is the Women in Sport Manager at Sport Ireland and a former Irish International Swimmer; Phelim Macken, Sports Coordinator at Limerick Local Sports Partnership and coach of teenage girls teams for this week's Saturday Panel focusing women in sport.

    THE SATURDAY PANEL: Down Syndrome Football and Futsal | Paul Smyth, Josh Hennessy & Jamie Linden

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2024 23:39


    Head Coach of the Irish Down Syndrome Futsal squad and FAI Football for All Development Officer Paul Smyth, Shelbourne and Ireland defender Josh Hennessy and Dundalk and Ireland defender Jamie Linden joined Shane Hannon for a very special Saturday Panel in studio today.

    Saturday Panel: Online abuse of athletes | Social media as 'a drug'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2024 47:36


    This week on The Saturday Panel we're delving into the area of off-pitch and online issues that face athletes.Joining John Duggan in studio: Leigh Nicol, an ex-professional footballer and victim of sextortion; Fraser Franks, also a former professional footballer who had football suddenly taken from him owing to a heart condition; and Matt Himsworth, a media lawyer who protects players from so many evils that lurk online.

    THE SATURDAY PANEL | Ireland will 'be out in the quarters, or win the whole thing!' | Weighing up Ireland's opponents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 49:54


    Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this coming week!It's with thanks to L'Oreal – Give your skin the power to age better with the Power Age range of Hyaluronic acid products

    THE SATURDAY PANEL | Ireland will 'be out in the quarters, or win the whole thing!' | Weighing up Ireland's opponents

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2023 49:26


    Ex Ireland internationals Mike Ross, Marcus Horan and Alison Miller join OTB's John Duggan to discuss the Rugby World Cup which starts on Friday this coming week!It's with thanks to L'Oreal – Give your skin the power to age better with the Power Age range of Hyaluronic acid products

    Old rivals collide, stopping Clifford and the difficulty of going back to back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2023 55:31


    It is All-Ireland football final weekend and John Duggan is joined by Dublin All Ireland winners Ger Brennan and John O'Leary and Celtic Cross holders with Kerry Sean O'Sullivan and Fionn Fitzgerald to discuss the biggest game in the GAA calendar. The panel will look at what makes this rivalry so special, why the Kingdom have struggled to retain their crown in the past and the mouthwatering clash of Mick Fitzsimons and David Clifford Gaelic football on Off The Ball is in partnership with AIB - Proud sponsors of the GAA senior football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

    Saturday Panel | The 151st Open & Open Memories | Des Smyth & Dermot Gilleece

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2023 49:46


    John Duggan was joined on the panel in studio by legendary golf journalist Dermot Gilleece & Irish golfer and T-4 finisher in the 1982 Open, Des Smyth. They discussed the 151st Open & some fond memories of previous Open Championships. This Saturday Panel was brought to you with thanks to the all new Renault Austral E-Tech full hybrid- with 200 horsepower and up to 1,100km range.

    Hurling history awaits, taking frees in Croke Park and Cian Lynch is back

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2023 49:50


    7 time All Star with Kilkenny JJ Delaney, former Limerick boss TJ Ryan and Liam McCarthy winner with Tipperary Eoin Kelly join OTB's John Duggan to build up to the All Ireland final as Limerick look to become just the third county in history to win 3 titles in a row. Kilkenny are one of the others to achieve that feat and will be desperate to end their own famine. Hurling on Off The Ball with Bord Gais Energy. It's Anyone's Game - promoting inclusivity in hurling.

    Can Monaghan and Derry cause upsets, dealing with the verbals and punching above your weight | SATURDAY PANEL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2023 58:07


    Former Kerry star Sean O'Sullivan, ex Dublin man Kevin Nolan and recently retired Monaghan player Drew Wylie join OTB's John Duggan to look ahead to the All Ireland Football semi finals and the Tailteann Cup final. In association with AIB GAA | #TheToughest

    Provincial Finals preview, Shefflin in trouble and the importance of celebrating – SATURDAY PANEL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2023 55:07


    Tipperary hurling great Eoin Kelly, former Limerick manager TJ Ryan and All Ireland winner with Kilkenny Brian Hogan join OTB's John Duggan to preview the Leinster and Munster hurling finals with Limerick's bid for 5 in a row coming up against a mighty Clare side and Galway and Kilkenny renewing their rivalry once again this Sunday. Hurling, It's Anyone's Game. The Hurling Pod has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people's lives. Hurling, It's Anyone's Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people's lives. For full competition details, please visit https://www.bordgaisenergy.ie/bgegaa

    SATURDAY PANEL: Derbies galore, 77 passes in one move and the worst GAA cliches

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 52:11


    All Ireland winner with Dublin Ger Brennan, former Derry league winner Conleith Gilligan and Galway All Star nominee Finian Hanley join OTB's John Duggan to discuss a massive weekend of Gaelic football action in the All Ireland Football Championship. The panel will discuss the massive derbies between Cork and Kerry, Tyrone and Armagh and Dublin v Kildare while looking at ways to improve styles of attack and discussing which GAA phrases drive them crazy. In association with AIB

    Munster hurling madness on the way, Wexford on the brink, are Offaly back – THE SATURDAY PANEL

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2023 53:13


    OTB's John Duggan is joined by Leinster winner with Wexford Rory Jacob, former Cork and Wexford boss John Meyler and Irish Independent GAA correspondent Michael Verney to look ahead to the final group games in the Leinster and Munster hurling championships. There are final places up for grabs, Wexford staring down the barrel of relegation and previewing the Joe McDonagh Cup final. Hurling, It's Anyone's Game. Off The Ball has teamed up with Senior Hurling Championship sponsors, Bord Gáis Energy, to uncover stories highlighting the positive impact hurling has had on people's lives. For full competition details, please visit www.bordgaisenergy.ie/home/bge-gaa

    SATURDAY PANEL: Leinster & Ulster Finals preview w/ Eamon McGee, Pillar Caffrey & Paddy Keenan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2023 53:49


    Ex-Dublin footballer Pillar Caffrey, Donegal All-Ireland winner Eamon McGee & ex-Louth captain Paddy Keenan join John Duggan to preview the Leinster Football final between Dublin & Louth, and the Ulster decider between Derry & Armagh. With AIB GAA | #TheToughest

    SATURDAY PANEL: The Cork/Tipp rivalry, wounded Limerick and the race for third place in Leinster

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2023 49:33


    OTB's John Duggan is joined by former Limerick hurling manager TJ Ryan, All Ireland winner with Kilkenny Aidan “Taggy” Fogarty and Irish Independent GAA writer Michael Verney to look at the latest action in the Munster and Leinster hurling championships including Limerick's loss to Clare, and a vital clash in Croke Park between Wexford and Dublin. Hurling on Off The Ball with Bord Gáis Energy GAA - proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship and the Legends Tour Series taking place in Croke Park.

    Limerick looking fierce, a new start for the Cats and Davy at Waterford part 2 - HURLING PREVIEW

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2023 58:40


    Double All Ireland champion with Clare Jamesie O'Connor, 7 time winner with Kilkenny Brian Hogan and the Irish Independent's Michael Verney join OTB's John Duggan to look ahead to the Leinster and Munster hurling championships with Galway vs Wexford, Waterford v Limerick and Clare v Tipperary all down for decision this weekend. The panel discussed who can stop the Limerick juggernaut, what impact will the return of TJ Reid have on Kilkenny and if Davy Fitzgerald can bring Waterford a step further than in his first reign.

    THE SATURDAY PANEL | Are Kerry favourites for Sam? Stephen Cluxton returns and Mayo looking good

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2023 56:15


    Double All Ireland winning manager with Galway John O'Mahony, former Dublin boss Paul “Pillar” Caffrey and former dual star with Westmeath Alan Mangan join OTB's John Duggan to look ahead to the All Ireland Football Championship with the provincial competitions getting underway this weekend. The lads discuss how Mayo can build on their League win as they aim for the big one, what Stephen Cluxton's return means for Dublin's chances and which side are best placed to be the surprise package this season. Gaelic Football with AIB | #TheToughest

    The Saturday Panel | Colm Keys, Taggy Fogarty and Colin Kelly on a massive weekend of GAA action

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2023 51:40


    OTB's John Duggan is joined by Irish Independent GAA writer Colm Keys, All Ireland winner with Kilkenny Aidan "Taggy" Fogarty and former Louth manager Colin Kelly to dive into a monster weekend of National league action with semi final clashes in hurling and final day that's sure to be full of drama in the football. The lads will discuss who needs the league title the most in hurling, what has brought Louth to the brink of three successive promotions and which teams are best placed with the Championship just around the corner.

    SATURDAY PANEL – Review of the week with Sarah O'Donovan and Conor McKeon

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2023 48:40


    OTB's John Duggan is joined by All Ireland winner with Cork Sarah O'Donovan and the Irish Independent's Conor McKeon to discuss some of the biggest stories in the world of sport from during the week.The panel will cast their eyes over a champions league mauling for Liverpool, Manchester United downing Barcelona, the fiasco surrounding the Camogie All Stars trip and Ireland finally being comfortable with the favourites tag in rugby

    THE SATURDAY PANEL - Boxing with Jason Quigley, Emmet Brennan and Kevin Byrne

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2023 51:55


    Professional boxers Jason Quigley and Emmet Brennan join OTB's John Duggan and Kevin Byrne of the Irish Sun to look at the latest developments in Irish boxing. The lads discuss the decision to boycott the world championships, the struggles to survive as a pro and Jason's return to the ring at the National Stadium in April.

    THE SATURDAY PANEL - Ulster GAA Panel with Enda Gormley, Conleith Gilligan and Tony Scullion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2023 47:45


    OTB's John Duggan was joined by Derry GAA legends Enda Gormley, Tony Scullion and Conleith Gilligan to look ahead to the All Ireland Senior Club Football Final between Glen and Kilmacud Crokes. The lads also looked at the recent rise in Ulster hurling and football and discussed possible discipline issues in the club game.

    THE SATURDAY PANEL - 2023 Sporting Predictions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 63:07


    John Duggan was joined in studio by Roy Curtis, Tim McCarthy and on the line by Maire Treasa Ni Cheallaigh to look ahead to the sporting year and make their bold predictions and hopes for 2023.

    THE SATURDAY PANEL - Sports Documentaries with Ross Whitaker

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 28:24


    OTB's John Duggan was joined by the documentarian Ross Whitaker to discuss some of the best sports documentaries of 2022. Ross chatted about his own career, how to get the best out of your subjects, why A Year 'Til Sunday was a major inspiration and how he put together a special on Ireland's win over the All Blacks in just six weeks.

    THE SATURDAY PANEL - Best Sports Books of the Year with Malachy Clerkin

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2022 50:50


    OTB's John Duggan was joined by sportswriter Malachy Clerkin of the Irish Times to discuss the best sports books of the year. The lads chat about what makes a good sports book, which sports lend themselves to the best storytelling and which ones you need to drop into the Christmas stocking in 2022. Some of the books discussed include: - The Rodfather: Inside the Beautiful (Ugly, Ridiculous, Hilarious) Game by Roddy Collins and Paul Howard - Two Brothers: The Life and Times of Bobby and Jackie Charlton by Jonathan Wilson - Limerick: A Biography in Nine Lives by Arthur O'Dea - The Gemma O'Connor Story: Why Not A Warrior? by Gemma O'Connor and Sinead Farrell - Ian McKinley: Second Sight: Rugby and Redemption by Ian McKinley and Gerry Thornley

    THE SATURDAY PANEL - AIB GAA Club Final Special with Shane Curran, Eddie Brennan and Johnny Magee

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2022 53:21


    OTB's John Duggan is joined by some legends of the Gaelic Games world as former All Ireland winner with St Brigids Shane Curran, Leinster title winner with Graigue-Ballycallan Eddie Brennan and Kilmacud Crokes man Johnny Magee look ahead to the provincial deciders down for decision this weekend. Will Kilmacud do a famous double, do you need to lose one to win one, are Tourlestrane going to be the first team from Sligo to win Connacht in almost 40 years? Club GAA coverage with thanks to AIB.

    THE SATURDAY PANEL - AFLW Final Preview with Brid Stack, Aisling McCarthy and Mike Currane

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2022 52:36


    OTB's John Duggan was joined by current AFLW players Brid Stack and Aisling McCarthy along with player laision and coach Mike Currane to look at the final of the AFLW Season with three Irish women involved. Orla O'Dwyer's Brisbane Lions take on Melbourne Demons, the home of Sinead Goldrick and Blaithin Mackin. The panel discuss making the move Down Under, the differences between AFLW and the LGFA and what Irish sports can learn from the Aussies.

    THE SATURDAY PANEL - World Cup memories with Mark Lawrenson and Mark Kinsella

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 49:36


    Former Republic of Ireland stars Mark Lawrenson and Mark Kinsella join John Duggan to look back on previous World Cup triumphs for Ireland and give their views ahead of tomorrow's kick off of this year's festival of football in Qatar. Brought to you with thanks to Carry Out, Ireland's largest independent off licence.

    SATURDAY PANEL | IRLWNT Tribute - World Cup bound | Olivia O'Toole and Emma Byrne

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2022 47:52


    Former Republic of Ireland international captains Olivia O'Toole and Emma Byrne are with John Duggan to reflect on a momentous achievement by Vera Pauw's side in qualifying for the World Cup. Football with @Sky Ireland

    THE SATURDAY PANEL - Referee abuse | Silent sidelines | Pushy parents

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 8, 2022 62:47


    Referee abuse, silent sidelines and pushy parents were all topics up for discussion on The Saturday Panel. John Duggan was joined by GAA referee Kevin O'Donnell, coach, founder of the 'Silent Sidelines' initiative Antonio Mantero and sports psychologist Keith Begley.

    AUSSIE RULES PANEL | Cora Staunton, Mickey Quinn and Ciarán Byrne | Geelong AFL Champs

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 48:35


    Cora Staunton, Mickey Quinn and Ciarán Byrne joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel to discuss Geelong Cats' AFL Grand Final victory. They also discussed their own Aussie Rules journeys, homesickness, and how Gaelic football skills compare to the oval ball.

    SATURDAY PANEL - Magic of your debut and URC preview | Mike McCarthy, Fiona Hayes, Gavin Duffy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2022 49:26


    Making a provincial or international debut is unquestionably one of the biggest moments in any rugby players' career - we discussed the magic of making your bow on The Saturday Panel. We also took a look ahead to the URC campaign and analysed where each of the Irish provinces is at. John Duggan was joined by former Ireland internationals and provincial stars Mike McCarthy, Fiona Hayes, and Gavin Duffy. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

    SATURDAY PANEL - Leitrim's 1994 Connacht title | John O'Mahony, Martin McHugh, Liam Conlon

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 10, 2022 52:13


    We reminisced on Leitrim's Connacht title triumph of 1994 on The Saturday Panel this afternoon! Manager of that team John O'Mahony and players Martin McHugh and Liam Conlon joined John Duggan to reflect.

    SATURDAY PANEL | Pregnancy in sport - Olive Loughnane, Louise Galvin, Helen Keeble

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2022 48:21


    We delved into the topic of pregnancy in sport on The Saturday Panel - talking the dos and don'ts during the nine months, and how having a child impacts performance and fitness for both elite athletes and all expectant mothers. John Duggan was joined by former Olympic walker and world gold medalist Olive Loughnane, Kerry senior footballer Louise Galvin, and pelvic health physiotherapist Helen Keeble.

    IRELAND 57-22 JAPAN | Women's Rugby test reaction | Alison Miller, Michelle Claffey, Jackie Shiels

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2022 40:03


    John Duggan was joined by former Irish internationals Alison Miller, Michelle Claffey and Jackie Shiels to reflect on Ireland's thumping 57-22 win over Japan in Shizuoka. @VodafoneIreland | #TeamOfUs

    DUBLIN MARATHON | Tips and advice - Sonia O'Sullivan, Catherina McKiernan, Mick Clohisey, Kieran Cuddihy

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2022 36:46


    With just over two months to go until the Dublin Marathon in October, we decided on this week's Saturday Panel we'd get some top tips and advice from some 26.2 mile experts! Sonia O'Sullivan, Catherina McKiernan and Mick Clohisey all joined John Duggan, along with Newstalk's own Kieran Cuddihy who is running the race this year in aid of the Irish Cancer Society.

    SATURDAY PANEL | Week in Review - Dillon Quirke RIP | PL return | GAA club-switch | LIV Golf

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2022 51:32


    Timmy McCarthy and Michael Verney joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel - to reflect on some of the biggest stories of the sporting week. They began by paying tribute to the late Clonoulty-Rossmore and Tipperary senior hurler Dillon Quirke, who passed away after collapsing during a club game last night.

    LADIES FOOTBALL FINAL PANEL - Oz moves and amateur v pro | Cora Staunton, Lyndsey Davey, Niamh McLaughlin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2022 53:31


    Former Mayo and current AFLW star Cora Staunton, Dublin's four-time All-Ireland winner Lyndsey Davey, and Donegal captain Niamh McLaughlin joined John Duggan on The Saturday Panel. They previewed tomorrow's final between Kerry and Meath, and discussed the amateur game here versus the lure of professionalism in Aussie Rules.

    ALL-IRELAND FINAL PREVIEW PANEL - Galway v Kerry | Peter Canavan, Finian Hanley, Billy O'Shea

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2022 52:12


    We looked ahead to tomorrow's All-Ireland SFC Final on The Saturday Panel - as John Duggan was joined by Tyrone great Peter Canavan, ex-Galway star Finian Hanley, and 1997 All-Ireland-winner with Kerry Billy O'Shea.

    Wimbledon Panel | Women's final reaction | Kyrgios' antics | JENNY CLAFFEY & CONOR NILAND

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2022 56:39


    John Duggan is joined by former professional Tennis players Jenny Claffey & Conor Niland to look back on this year's Wimbledon, analyse today's women's final and preview Sunday's men's singles final.

    All-Ireland Hurling semi-finals | Will Clare meet Limerick in the final? | Can Galway cause an upset? | SATURDAY PANEL

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2022 49:33


    John Duggan is joined by former Clare hurler Colin Ryan, former Dublin hurler Ryan O'Dwyer & former Limerick hurler Tom Condon to preview this weekend's All-Ireland senior hurling semi-finals.

    THE SATURDAY PANEL | GPA Pride Awareness - Dónal Óg Cusack | Michael Darragh MacAuley | Hannah Looney

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2022 33:40


    This is the Saturday Panel, as the Gaelic Players Association mark Pride 2022 by hosting a GPA Pride Breakfast and participating in Dublin's Pride Parade in support of the LGBTQ community. John Duggan was joined by former All-Ireland winning hurler with Cork and pundit Dónal Óg Cusack, All-Ireland winner with Cork and dual player, Hannah Looney, and Michael Darragh MacAuley, chief impact officer of the Human Collective, and the 2013 Footballer of the Year with Dublin. All different, all equal, all human. #PlayersForPride | @gaelicplayers | @We_Are_HumanC

    THE SATURDAY PANEL - Irish Athletics | National Track and Field Championships Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2022 38:25


    John Duggan was joined by 100 metres hurdler and Athletics Ireland Women in Sport Officer Lilly Ann O'Hora, Irish Decathlete and pole vaulter Michael Bowler, and Matt Lockett, Athletics Ireland Endurance Coordinator. It's our big preview of the upcoming National Track and Field Championships! @irishathletics

    THE SATURDAY PANEL | Online abuse in sport - Anna Caplice, Colm Begley, Mark Smyth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2022 45:10


    John Duggan was joined by Colm Begley of the GPA, ex-Irish rugby international Anna Caplice, and psychologist Mark Smyth to discuss the scourge of online abuse of sportspeople.

    THE SATURDAY PANEL | Week in Review - Saipan memories | Rory McIlroy | Final day drama | Hurling championship

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2022 57:57


    On today's Saturday Panel we delved into Saipan 20 years on - John Duggan was joined by Roy Curtis, Máire-Treasa Nic-Cheallaigh and Timmy McCarthy. We also talked Rory McIlroy, Irish boxing success and the hurling championship heating up.

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