The COYGIG Pod

Kathleen McNamee sat down with Republic of Ireland head coach Carla Ward to chat about the breaking news that Louise Quinn was retiring from football. They also discussed the upcoming crunch games with Turkey and Slovenia and how Ward feels the Nations League has gone so far.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

Alanna Cunnane is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on the crazy weekend of Champions League and WSL action that was, including a highlight which saw Ireland star, Katie McCabe's Arsenal, complete a comeback for the ages against Lyon.The team also chat through West Ham and Brighton's brightsparks this year, as well as the relegation of Crystal Palace and who might end up the Champions League spots come the conclusion of the WSL.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 | @Cadbury|reland

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the breaking news of Marc Canham's departure from the FAI as well as another blistering defeat for Chelsea at the hands of Barcelona in the Champions 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

Kathleen McNamee, Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan reflect on Ireland's underwhelming victory over Greece in the Nations League B. 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 | @Cadbury|reland

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to react to the release of the FAI's plan for women and girls' football as well as Hannah Dingley's first media appearance since taking over the role of head of women and girls' 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

Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan sat down to look at a dramatic weekend in women's football with managers departing clubs, big score lines, relegation potentially getting scrapped and the return of some action on this island with the President's Cup. 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

Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan gather themselves and attempt to solve where it all went wrong for Ireland in their 4-0 hammering at the hands of Slovenia in the Nations 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

Ahead of the start of Ireland's Nations League B campaign vs. Turkey on Friday, new Irish assistant coach Alan Mahon sat down with the media to talk about his hopes for this squad after spending a decade with Manchester City and about his own football career.Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

Kathleen McNamee was joined by Scarlett Herron to look ahead to Ireland's first game under Carla Ward this Friday as well as reviewing all the action from the weekend's 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

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on an epic football career for Julie-Ann Russell. They also rate the now closed January transfer window and look at a chaotic meeting between Arsenal and Manchester City.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 | @CadburyIrelandTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss Arsenal's disappointing performance against Chelsea, Manchester United's impressive form and the first ever €1 million transfer in women's 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

Kathleen McNamee caught up with Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to run through an exciting round of fixtures in the WSL while discussing the recent appointment of Carla Ward as the manager of the Ireland Women's National Team.The COYGIG Pod on Off the Ball in partnership with Cadbury - official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland Women's National Team.

Kathleen McNamee caught up with new Match of the Day presenter Kelly Cates at the launch of the Lidl LGFA National League on the eve of becoming the first female co-presenter of MOTD with Gabby Logan.They chatted about the changing face of sports broadcasting and how she found her voice in a male dominated world.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

For a very special episode of The COYGIG Podcast, Kathleen McNamee was joined by new manager Carla Ward as she was unveiled in Dublin as Eileen Gleeson's successor.You'll also hear from Marc Canham and David Courrell as to why Carla was the standout candidate and their excitement for where she will take the role.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

Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on Ireland's failure to qualify for next summer's European Championships in Switzerland after losing 3-2 to Wales on aggregate.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com.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

Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan, Jamie Finn and Scarlett Herron look ahead to the first leg of Ireland's Euro qualifier clash with Wales.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

The COYGIG Pod is back and this week Karen is sitting in the hosting seat! Joined by Jamie and Scarlett, they delve into the weeks football news including whether or not Aoife Manion will be included in the squad to face Wales.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com.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

Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Jamie Finn discuss a big weekend of Women's Super League action which saw Arsenal regain their footing while Chelsea and Man City stormed ahead.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com.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

Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron join Alanna Cunnane to discuss the standout players and managers in the LOIW season, bid farewell to Athlone Town's league winning manager Ciarán Kilduff and break down all things WSL, including Arsenal and Man United's 1-1 draw over the weekend. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com.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

Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan reflect on what was a relatively easy step on route to Euro 2025 for Eileen Gleeson's Republic of Ireland side and turn their attention to the final challenge in that journey: Wales.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com.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

Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan, Jamie Finn and Scarlett Herron react to today's breaking news that Jonas Eidevall has departed Arsenal and dive into Ciaran Kilduff's comments about the attention the league at home is receiving.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com.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

Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan & Irish international, Jamie Finn bring you all the reaction to the weekend's WSL action. Emma Carroll returns with the Team of the Week.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan & Irish international, Jamie Finn bring you all the reaction to the weekend's WSL action. Emma Carroll returns with the Team of the Week, while Shamrock Rovers' Scarlett Herron brings you the tactical break-down of the week, 'The Art of the Target Forward'.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

The WSL season is back. Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan & Irish international, Jamie Finn bring you all the reaction to the opening weekend of fixtures. Emma Carroll returns with the Team of the Week, while Shamrock Rovers' Scarlett Herron brings you the tactical break-down of the week.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

The WSL season is just a week away. The COYGIG Pod will bring you some special bonus interview over the next week. First up, Liverpool's Leanne Kiernan speaks to Kathleen about her new contract, hopes for the new season, team bonding and the upcoming Euros qualifiers for Ireland.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Kathleen and Karen react to the Euro's play-off draw and Ireland's chances of qualifying.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

Kathleen and Karen reflect on Irish defeat to England but an important goal for the Irish and Julie-Ann Russell.We also look ahead to the team hosting France in Cork for the final group game of the campaign, the U19's at The Euros and the Katie McCabe links to Lyon.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Kathleen and Karen are back for the international window and look ahead to Ireland's trip to England for the European Qualifier. We also react to a busy opening week of the transfer window with Miedema's City move and Manchester United's exodus.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!The COYGIG Pod on OTB Sports is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Stephanie Zambra for the final pod of the season as we round-out the international window with two acceptable losses to a very strong Sweden team.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

We're at the end of the season and The COYGIG Awards are back! Jamie Finn & Captain Karen join Kathleen McNamee & Emma Carrol to definitively decide the winners and losers of the 2024 Women's Super League season!Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

Gilly Flaherty rejoins Kathleen McNamee & Captain Karen Duggan on this week's pod to dissect the final weekend of the 2023/24 WSL season!Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

Jamie Finn is back alongside Kathleen & Captain Karen to dissect The FA Cup Final and some very devastating news coming out of Arsenal on Monday afternoon...Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

Kathleen & Captain Karen are joined by a very special co-host for the week, Ireland international Jamie Finn!Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

We now know our Champion's League semi-finalists, there are three more Irish players in the WSL & Sinéad Farrelly waves goodbye to international duty! Kathleen McNamee & Alanna Cunnane dissect it all, alongside Goal.com's Ameé Ruszkai, and Emma Carroll has the WSL Team of the Week!Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

After a big weekend of Champions League semi-finals, Kathleen & Captain Kare are joined by Goal.com's Ameé Ruszkai, and Emma Carroll has the WSL Team of the Week!Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

It was a quieter weekend of football with just three games on, so we've no Team of the Week, but we couldn't be Emma Carrollless again, so she's alongside Kathleen & Captain Karen as they pick through everything the women's football world had to offer us this week.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

It wasn't what we dreamed of, but it also wasn't as bad as we feared... Kathleen and Captain Karen take a look back at ultimately a decent night's work in the Aviva, given the sheer class of opponent facing Ireland.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

Kathleen McNamee & Captain Karen Duggan are once more joined by WSL legend Gilly Flaherty on this week's pod!Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

Kathleen & Karen are once more joined by Girls On The Ball's Rachael O'Sullivan!Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

We're back to full strength this week with Kathleen McNamee & Karen Duggan after a monster weekend in the title race, there's the Team of the Week with Emma Carroll & WSL legend Gilly Flaherty pops along too!Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

With Kathleen banished for crimes against Irish football and Karen's confidence surging after an opening weekend goal, she's taken the reign's alongside HerSport's Alanna Cunnane to pick apart the weekend, including the FA Cup with Goal.com's Ameé Ruszkai.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

We're fine, you're fine, everything is fine... we love a challenge, right?? It's official, we're in the group of death for the European Qualifiers and Kathleen & Karen are taking it incredibly well.. sort of...Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

Kathleen McNamee & Karen Duggan pick apart Ireland's disappointing 0-2 loss to Wales in their first home game of the year.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

We have a very special bonus pod this week, Irish legend Denise O'Sullivan is alongside Kathleen McNamee with the latest on her injury, how we're going so far in this international window and how her plans are shaping up for her next steps in life & football!Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

With Karen mysteriously missing from this week's pod, Kathleen is joined by friend of the pod, HerSport's Alanna Cunnane and of course our own Emma Carroll too. Gilly Flaherty also pops along to dive into the weekend's WSL action!Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

It's a very sombre pod as Kathleen & Karen bid farewell to our one and only Emma Byrne, who was today named as part of Eileen Gleeson's permanent Ireland background team... much to our desperate sadness... but also great pride!There was still a full weekend of FA Cup to dissect though, so we swapped an Ireland legend for an English one, Gilly Flaherty!Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

Girls on the Ball's Rachel O'Sullivan rejoins Kathleen & a very presidential Captain Karen in the midst of a very busy week of women's football!Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

With transfer window close to slamming shut, we discuss the Irish on the move so far.Join Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Rachel O'Sullivan of Girls on the Ball, as they react to the weekend's WSL action, while Emma Carroll brings you the team of the week.Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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 | Cadbury Ireland

The WSL is back and so is our Team of the Week! We also have a rather harrowing New Year's fitness update from the team & of course, a pick through all the weekend's results!Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com!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

We are back! Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and, fresh from last night's FIFA Best Awards, former Ireland captain Emma Byrne!#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

Eileen Gleeson has been announced as permanent manager or the Republic of Ireland WNT. Arsenal and Man United suffer shock defeats to Spurs and Liverpool. Join Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan and Emma Byrne as they react to the news and the weekend's WSL action, while Emma Carroll brings you the team of the week. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com! 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