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In what's set to be a tense night at Turner's Cross, Derry City travel south for their crucial final fixture of the Irish Premier Division against Cork City this Saturday. With Cork already relegated, the stakes may seem lower for the hosts, but for Derry and manager Tiernan Lynch, full intensity is demanded as second place—and a coveted Europa League spot—hangs in the balance. Speaking to Patrick Cooke ahead of the match, Lynch was clear: “It's within our control, and it would be a real disappointment if we let it slip now due to a lack of focus or concentration. That's something we won't tolerate. We don't shy away from the challenge; our goal is to finish second. Regardless of any extra European opportunities, our priority is to secure that second spot.” Derry arrive unbeaten in their last nine league games, with three consecutive wins and a stirring 2-1 victory recently over champions Shamrock Rovers. The Candystripes hold a two-point advantage over third-placed Shelbourne and know nothing less than total commitment will suffice. Cork, in contrast, end the season with pride and redemption on the line, eager to frustrate their visitors and rally their faithful one last time. But for Derry City and Lynch, it's all about sealing the job professionally, bringing the campaign's momentum to its sharpest point, and giving the travelling fans a night to savour. Expect a determined Derry, a focused manager, and an away-day atmosphere with everything still to play for.
Orla O'Leary makes her Big Red Bench debut, bringing you reaction from St Finbarr's win over Nemo Rangers in the Premier Senior Football Championship final, reaction from Knocknagree after their win over Cill na Martra, and Kieran Sadlier talks to us about winning the FAI Cup final with Cork City in 2017.
Nicole Ryan on the increasing number of breast cancer diagnosis in younger people, Safety advice about buying our Halloweeen costumes, Calls for more monuments in Cork City, the weekly Traitors review and the movie review with Mark! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea & Matthew Brennan run through some busy morning papers, including Cork City's relegation, Northern Ireland's narrow loss to Germany & 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
PJ asks what age would you let kids walk to school or the shops alone hears Susan's story of how Temple St saw her family through rough times when her husband died, gets great tips from Cork City Fire Brigade. And more... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Irish international David Meyler joins John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel ahead of Ireland's World Cup Qualifier with Portugal this evening. David reflects on his life in the green jersey, receiving 26 caps for the Boys In Green. David is now assistant coach at Cork City, and tells John all about life after football, including Cork City's amazing cup run this season. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball is brought to you by Visit Pennsylvania #VisitPA26
Daniel is joined by Irish filmmaker and photographer Brendan Canty, his first guest of Season Four.Brendan has worked on a plethora of music videos for artists like Dermot Kennedy, Gavin James and most famously Hozier, directing the video for his hit single "Take Me to Church". That video was one of the factors that catapulted "Take Me to Church" to global recognition & a VMA nomination. Since then, his work has also spanned narrative short films, photography, and advertisements. He recently made his feature film directorial debut with "Christy", a coming of age tale set in Cork City, which started out as an award-winning short film.On today's episode, Brendan talks about his journey from his early studies in Cork City, working on Hozier's iconic music video and shares behind the scenes anecdotes from the making of “Christy”. Plus, he'll also share personal stories about how working in film has shaped his mindset and outlook.All of this & more on today's episode of "Creatively Me".Brendan Canty - https://www.brendancanty.ie/Brendan Canty on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brendanfeelgoodlost/?hl=en"Christy" Film Trailer - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XICblbrPlOw"Take Me to Church" Music Video - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PVjiKRfKpPIDaniel's Book "Breanne 1975" - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Breanne-1975-Daniel-Heaphy/dp/1804392030Connect with Daniel on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/d.heaphymedia/Connect with Daniel on Facebook - https://m.facebook.com/100067449105174/Connect with Daniel on LinkedIn - https://ie.linkedin.com/in/daniel-heaphy-4984381a3Daniel on IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm13256427/?ref_=nv_sr_srsg_0_tt_1_nm_7_q_DANIEL%2520HEAPHYEmail - creativelymepodcast@gmail.com“Creatively Me” Theme Music by Bukky - https://open.spotify.com/artist/1v7rqTLaVA3Ce6Q9R98dSq
Former Irish international Meabh De Burca (@MeabhDeBurca) joins Breifne to dissect a weekend of late goals, spoiled parties, and standout performances across the Women's Premier Division.⚽ Match Highlights
On a week where skeletons are being found lying around all kinds of closets, a squeaky clean Kevin Doherty stops by Oliver Ireland for an international break chat on the highs and lows of 2025 – so far. While hedging his bets on talented non-Drogheda players, he is quite clear about his priorities and ambitions for his current crop of Drogs as well as his plans for a guaranteed Premier Division run again next season. Inside the hand-stitched Collar & Cuff mailbag is a lot of Saint Pat's disillusionment as Stephen Kenny's reign comes under scrutiny. There's the obligatory Damien Duff mention, the overlong intro monologue, and a teaser date for the next live show. It's all a bit hectic this time of the year and the adrenaline-fuelled banter is brought to you by Future Ticketing, Collar & Cuff, Rascals Brewing(ery) and Sport Cosanta. Oh – and didn't we mention Cork City are in the cup final?
Vinny Perth joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to review all the weekend's football action which saw Cork City shock St Patrick's Athletic to book their place in the final at the Aviva for the first time in 7 years, while Shamrock Rovers advanced their chances at the double by comfortably beating First Division side Kerry FC. The weekend also saw Arsenal take a lead of the Premier League going into this week's international break as Liverpool lost to Chelsea 2-1 on Saturday Evening. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch 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
Sean Hussey and Mick McCarthy join Will O'Callaghan for Monday nights Extended Newsround. There was a huge weekend of Gaelic Games action all across the country at the Club Championship level. Shamrock Rovers and Cork City will meet in the FAI Cup Final in November. In the URC Leinster's woes continued as they lost 39-31 to the Bulls.The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction.
John Duggan and Aidan Delaney are here for your Saturday Newsround where they chat through all the sport headlines from the afternoon.
Dan Casey was back with another installment of the Big Red Bench, plenty to get through here including a Munster preview as well as Cork City look back!!! We're headed to the Aviva
On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you the latest from last night's European games, a look ahead to the FAI Cup semi final between Cork City and St. Patricks Athletic, and what games have already fallen foul of the weather.Stephen Bradley is disappointed with the manner of how his side conceded against Sparta Prague.Joey O'Brien pleased with a battling start.A Kerry star with a strong, sporting family tree.Evan Ferguson doesn't score yet again for Roma.Ange Postecoglou feels the pressure, as does Brendan Rodgers.Bournemouth can go second tonight in the Premier League.Alisson will be out for the foreseeable with a hamstring problem.And Thomas Tuchel names a questionable England squad.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/joinFootball Daily with thanks to #Toyota #BigBrotherBigSister
Kayleigh Shine and Kelly Brady of Athlone Town join Eoin Sheahan the day after they won the Women's League of Ireland title with a 4-0 victory over Cork City.
Cork City defender Fiacre Kelleher, and striker Seani Maguire speaks to RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan ahead of City's FAI Cup semi final meeting with St. Patrick's Athletic on Friday night at home in Turners Cross.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0
The finishing line is in sight for everyone apart from Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne as the closing stretch of the league clashes with the beginning of European league phase excitement. Dan and Johnny convene to discuss a busy week on a variety of fronts; and return to the familiar theme of Shamrock Rovers levels and Shelbourne's 2024 standards, discussions that might just happen more frequently than Waterford changing managers. Our mailbag listeners do ask us to go there in the search to put respect on names, while there's also talk of Damien Duff sightings, ungentlemanly transfer speculation and Derry dramas amongst other things. Johnny hears from Cork City's Seani Maguire ahead of a big weekend for the final four in the FAI Cup. We couldn't do this without our fab four; Collar & Cuff, Rascals Brewing, Future Ticketing and Sport Cosanta.
IndieCork runs this year from October 5th to 12th at the Arc Cinema in Cork City. Peter Zemek looks after International features and shorts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
SOCCER: Galway United 2-1 Cork City (Men's Premier Division commentary with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty and Gerry Murphy)
SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Jon Daly with Galway Bay FM's Mike Rafferty after their 2-1 win over Cork City
Over the past number of days but the rate of road deaths in Ireland almost equal to the number of deaths over the same period in 2024. Three people died in separate accidents on Irish roads over the weekend as well as one cyclist in Cork City. So with the high levels of road accidents, who is to share the blame and how much is put on cyclists? All to discuss with Ciaran Cannon, President of Cycling Ireland and a former Fine Gael TD for Galway East.
This week, we're joined by our youngest guest yet - Freddie Anderson!Freddie talks about his early journey in football, featuring for Man City, Stoke City and now onto Cork City!
Zack Elbouzedi speaks to our own Cillian Horan ahead of St. Patrick's Athletic's meeting with Sligo Rovers on Saturday night. St. Pats are still in the hunt for Europe via their league placing and have Cork City away in an FAI Cup semi final next Friday.The League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0
We're down to the final eight in the Bon Secours Senior Football Championship and the Sweeney Oil Intermediate Football Championship with games this weekend on Saturday and Sunday (27th/28th September 2025). St. Michael's and Bearna na Forbacha will also contest the senior relegation final, where one of them will drop to the intermediate grade in 2026. Galway Bay FM's Kevin O'Dwyer joined Darren Kelly ahead of 'Over The Line' this week to look ahead to all the games, plus the three stars from Salthill-Knocknacarra (Robert Finnerty, John Maher and Matthew Thompson) getting nominated for All-Stars. == The 'Over The Line' weekend preview show with Darren Kelly broadcasts every Friday evening from 7pm on Galway Bay FM. This week's LIVE match is Galway United vs Cork City in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division.
Will O'Callaghan and Mick McCarthy join Eoin Sheahan for Monday nights Newsround after a hectic and monumental weekend of sport. The Irish rugby team saw their World Cup campaign come to a heartbreaking end, losing 18-13 to France in Exeter. Ruben Amorim is under the coach again as his Manchester United side lost the Manchester derby 3-0 to rivals City. And closer to home, St. Patricks Athletic, Shamrock Rovers, Kerry FC and Cork City make up the final four in the FAI Cup.The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction
PJ catches up with the married couple who put so much work into bringing athletics to young people for them to try out as they are announced winner of a Cork International Hotel Community Spirit Award Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ chats to Lord Mayor Fergal Dennehy about the Culture Night events happening in Cork City in just 3 weeks time. See also here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Colette O'Connell, PRO of the Irish Beekeepers' Association, reacts to confirmation that a hornet's nest has been found in Ireland.
Opinion Line Producer Paul Byrne speaks to Ger about all the training and technology he has seen come to the country's finest Fire Brigade. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PJ talks to Ronan Lyons about the latest daft.ie report which makes frightening reading Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you a full preview of tonight's League of Ireland action plus our live commentary game between Bohemians and Cork City on Off The Ball and the GoLoud App from 7 o'clock, plus a momentous day for Irish clubs in Europe.Stephen Rice is Keith Andrews' man for set pieces at Brentford.Stephen Bradley on perhaps the greatest week of his life.Joey O'Brien knows there is 2 halves of football still left, plus a backing for Mipo Odubeko.Evan Caffrey loves the WWE, and Danny Mandroiu praises his team's effort.And what could have been for Robbie Keane at Inter?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward join Cameron Hill to hear YOUR thoughts on tonight's FAI Cup action, the LOI clubs in Europe, and whatever you're having yourself!League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore 0.0 on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
A Cork City Councillor has proposed that 15 and 16 year olds be allowed to drive ‘microcars'. Quadricycles, as they're officially known, are small battery-powered cars which are very popular on the continent.So, should it happen?Joining Kieran to discuss is Damian Boylan, a Fine Gael Councillor in Cork City.
Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward join Cameron Hill once again to talk through the talking points from another week in League of Ireland land (the less we say about tonight's Premier Division games, the better).League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore 0.0 on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie.
Schools are facing huge difficulties with filling teaching vacancies, with many young teachers looking for career breaks as soon as they get a permanent contract. To discuss this Aaron Wolfe, Principal of Coláiste Éamann Rís, a co-educational school in Cork City & Paul Crone, Director at the National Association of Principals and Deputy Principals.
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as St. Patrick's Athletic book a Europa Conference League date with Besiktas.Joe Redmond said it was a mad night.Jake Mulreaney counts his blessings.Stephen Bradley wants to take Shamrock Rovers to the next level.Tiernan Lynch happy to add new faces to his Derry squad.And are Cork City already doomed.And the first bid for Alexander Isak is rejected.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
SOCCER: Galway United manager John Caulfield with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 1-0 Men's Premier Division defeat away to Cork City
Galway United's woes in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division continued on Friday (1st August 2025) as they suffered a single goal defeat to Cork City in Turners Cross. Joshua Fitzpatrick's goal on five minutes was the difference as the bottom side took the three points, and the Tribesmen are now six games without a win. Galway Bay FM's match commentator was Jonathan Higgins. == Galway United's next game is at home against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday, 10th August. Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 5pm.
We kick off this week's show by addressing the disgraceful scenes of violence in Derry on Friday. On the pitch, Cork City's decline comes under the microscope after last week's dramatic live TV clash with a resurgent Sligo Rovers. Old friend of the pod, Enda Curran, drops by to chat about his return to Salthill Devon and the looming FAI Cup showdown with Galway. The former LOI striker also weighs in on the great summer vs winter football debate. There's plenty more too – from the latest European action and First Division updates to the BTS Hotline and the always-competitive Predictions League! Sponsored by QuinnAv.ie
Happy Tuesday everybody! Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Cameron Hill will bring you the Newsround this evening, with news of Cathal O'Sullivan's ACL injury, Garry Ringrose's confirmed absence from the final Lions game, and Lara Gillespie's podium at the Tour de France Femmes The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction
We are back in Oliver Ireland this week, with the steady hands of Barry Murphy adding depth to our conversation. European matters take second billing behind a dramatic Friday night that has left a legacy of regret and recriminations. Cork City's demise is analysed and there's a bit of Galway United stress too before a packed mailbag is dominated by fraught events in Derry that raise big questions about the operations at the Brandywell. There's also late transfer deals, Barry's audacious Oasis-Dublin Marathon swap plans, recurring players to watch and an ode to the joys of Leisureland. We're available on more than two channels and we wouldn't be going for gold without the help of Future Ticketing, Collar & Cuff, Sport Cosanta and Rascals Brewing.
Dan Casey was back with another installment of the Big Red Bench. Plenty of camogie and Gaelic football action to discuss with a healthy helping of Cork City conversation
Sligo Rovers boss John Russell spoke to our match commentator Stephen Doyle after his side came from 2-0 down away to Cork City to win 3-2.
A disappointed Cork City manager Ger Nash took time to speak to OTB's Stephen Doyle after their 3-2 loss at home to Sligo Rovers in our live game from the LOI Premier Division.
LOI Late Night returns this Friday night to discuss all the action from around the grounds, including European action from midweek.Shane Keegan and Barry Murphy discuss what has gone wrong at Cork City, Irish in Europe and much much more.League of Ireland, with Off the Ball, in association with Rockshore 0.0Drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
Stephen Doyle is joined by Vinny Perth and Johnny Dunleavy, who put aside their fierce rivalry to talk through all things League of Ireland, including Shels' and St. Pat's European hopes, Cork City's relegation battle, the possibility of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer at Tolka Park and much more! The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as England look to book their spot in another European final, and Hugo Ekitike arrives in the UK for his Liverpool medical.Wiegman hopes captain Williamson is fit for the Italian job.Ekitike arrives to complete the formalities.Cork City star to leave at the end of the season.Big night of Champions League action including Shelbourne's potential opponents.Rangers boss Russell Martin wants to see where his side are at against Panathanaikos.And is Nicolas Jackson set to become Manchester United's next signing?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
We're video-less this week except for Cameron Hill back in the studio as Michael, Eoin and special guest Ruairi O'Hagan bring you the Newsround from Red FM studios in Cork City. The Newsround with UPMC #getbackinaction
On Tuesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest transfer news, plus we will hear from Celtic boss Brendan Rodgers as his side take on Cork City.Spain thrash the Belgians.Rodgers on Diogo Jota.Champions League begins in earnest.Liverpool hunt another striker.Everton make Barry their big signing.Could Jack Grealish leave City in a cut-price deal?And is Leo Messi about to swap Miami for Riyadh?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
