Podcasts about Croke Park

The lads unpack a massive weekend of finals rugby as the Northampton Saints are crowned champions of England and Leinster go back to back! We get stuck into how Saints proved they're more than just razzle dazzle, grinding out a proper final win over a very good Exeter side, with George Hendy coming up clutch yet again and Henry Pollock continuing his takeover as the main character. Hendy joins the pod from a beer garden fresh from the celebrations to talk through the win, the party, and George Furbank's fairytale Saints send-off . We also head to Croke Park, where Leinster absolutely blew the Bulls away to go back-to-back in the URC, with Sam Prendergast putting in a statement performance, Handre Pollard having a night to forget and some big Ireland injury worries coming out of it. Plus, there's chat on Leo Cullen's future, England XV's strange outing against France, the Boks battering the Barbarians, Super Rugby chaos and loads more. Settle back, enjoy, and make sure you're subscribed on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming up on the show, we will look back on Clare's win over Dublin in the All Ireland hurling quarter final and begin the look ahead to the showdown with Limerick in Croke Park. We also reflect on Clare's loss to Kilkenny in the All Ireland camogie championship and assess their chances of possibly making it a Banner double header in HQ on July 5th

The Echo Sport Podcast crew is back to discuss another bumper weekend of Cork GAA action.Now in its fourth season, the podcast sees the Echo team discuss all the latest Cork GAA news on and off the field. In the wake of the Cork hurlers reaching the All-Ireland SHC semi-finals for the third straight year and the minor football team producing another fine display to get to an All-Ireland final, Denis Hurley is joined by Barry O'Mahony and Rory Noonan.As Rory and Barry pointed out, Cork were caught between a rock and a hard place in terms of their All-Ireland quarter-final against Offaly – a big win would not necessarily give much insight whereas a tight battle would have raised plenty of questions.In the event, Cork got the job done in a professional fashion, scoring six goals as they won by 26 points, and a semi-final with Galway looms as Ben O'Connor's side aim to reach a third straight All-Ireland final – something Cork last did during the manager's own playing days, 2004-06.Four changes to the starting team meant a chance for players to stake their claims and Rory and Barry assess how they fared while also discussing the use of the Cork bench.Cork's win, and that of Clare against Limerick, mean that the All-Ireland semi-finals will once again feature three Munster teams – while the state of hurling is part of a wider discussion, the dominance of southern sides is something worthy of consideration.For now though, the Cork journey continues while the last-four tie against the Leinster champions on Saturday, July 4 is again set to be close to a sell-out: at a time when it is so expensive to bring a family to a match, the dedication of the Cork support again comes in for praise from the panel.The Rebel supporters will be on the road again this weekend, with Mayo the opponents for the Cork football team in the All-Ireland quarter-final at Croke Park.Barry O'Mahony believes that it is as good a draw as Cork could have hoped for, with the westerners not the force they were when they were regularly reaching All-Ireland finals.Both he and Rory expect a tough battle but with Cork given a great chance to reach the semi-finals for what would be the first time since 2012.The big-ball code is on a roll on Leeside, with Keith Ricken's side through to the All-Ireland final following a great win over Derry. Barry O'Mahony feels that the strength of the collective unit has come to the fore, with Rory Noonan singling out Ricken's man-management skills and ability to develop young players.You can listen here or wherever you get your podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rugby: Die Bulle se afrigter Johan Ackermann sê ongeag die weer in Ierland vanaand, is hulle gereed vir Leinster in die Verenigde Rugbykampioenskap-eindstryd. Hy sê hulle gaan die geleentheid geniet en alles uithaal. Die veld op Croke Park in Dublin is glo in 'n onberispelike toestand, met 'n natuurlike 100-persent grasoppervlak. Kaptein Marcell Coetzee sê dit is 'n voorreg en 'n groot geleentheid om in die eindstryd te speel, en die span wil die meeste daarvan maak. Die afskop is vanaand om half-nege Namibiese tyd. Coetzee het met die Vereniging van Uitsaai Veterane gepraat, wat sy spesiale boodskap vir die span se plaaslike ondersteuners met Kosmos 94.1 Nuus gedeel het.

Cork boss John Cleary chats with Ger McCarthy about the superb win over Donegal, and looks ahead to Monday's All Ireland quarter finals draw.

England and Lions star Henry Pollock joins Ben Youngs and Dan Cole on For The Love Of Rugby to preview Saturday's huge PREM Final between Northampton Saints and Exeter Chiefs. And, more importantly, if he's DM'd Olivia Dean after a certain viral video did the rounds after their playoff victory against Leicester Tigers. We also hear from Head Coach Sam Vesty and previous Saints title-winner Curtis Langdon as to how the league leaders are building to the season finale. Plus, Steve Borthwick has named an England XV squad that includes Max Ojomoh and omits Ben Spencer and Ollie Lawrence; and can Handre Pollard's Bulls side defeat Leinster in Friday's URC Final at Croke Park?

Ger Gilroy, Keith Treacy and Dara Smith-Naughton are here to bring you the morning papers.Tune in as they break down the biggest sporting stories of the day, including Cape Verde's draw with Spain, the latest All-Ireland Championship fixtures, and much more.Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekdays from 7:30am !Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

On this morning's Gift Grub, Ian caught up with Katie Taylor, who was thrilled with her sold-out gig at Croke Park. However, a call came in from the Croke Park Residents Association that looked to threaten everything! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

The draw for Round 3 of the All-Ireland Gaelic football championship has been made with some blockbuster ties to be played across the 20th and 21st of June.Kerry face Armagh in Killarney on Saturday, while Donegal head to Croke Park on Sunday to play Dublin.Meanwhile, Mayo host Meath on Saturday evening in MacHale Park before the round wraps up in Clones with Monaghan vs Westmeath.Colm Keys, GAA Correspondent with the Irish Independent and Off The Ball's Will O'Callaghan join Matt on The Last Word.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the chat.

The boxing world is buzzing with major fight announcements, championship action, and blockbuster rumors! On this episode of Ringside Reporter, we break down all the latest boxing news and preview the biggest fights of the weekend.

Matchroom Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn joins Meghann Scully as Katie Taylor's swan song in Croke Park reportedly sold out in just 30 minutes!

With tickets for Katie Taylor's last hurrah selling out in just 30 minutes this morning, what happened the last time there was a boxing match in Croker, and what lessons can be learned?Joining Seán to discuss is Dave Hannigan, Sports Journalist based in New York and author of ‘The Big Fight: When Ali Conquered Ireland'...

Three weeks after beating Kildare, Galway stand 70 minutes away from reaching an All-Ireland senior football quarter-final in Croke Park, as they host Leinster champions Westmeath in Round 2A on Sunday (14th June 2026). The Tribesmen will be favourites but the Lake County have caused problems in the past, and will be full of confidence having beaten Longford, Meath, Kildare, Dublin and Cavan to reach this stage.  While Galway won thier previous championship meeting in 2024 (1-12 to 0-11), Westmeath's last visit to Salthill saw them leave victors in 2006 (1-8 to 0-10). Former Galway captain Gary O'Donnell joined Galway Bay FM's Darren Kelly on 'Over The Line' to look ahead to the game. == Throw-in at Pearse Stadium on Sunday is 2pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Coming up on the show, we will hear from Katie Taylor after her visit to the county earlier this week ahead of what is now set to be a sell out in Croke Park on September 5th We will hear of this years plans for the 2026 South of Ireland championship at Lahinch Golf Club, a special day of football and music in Quilty, Alan Troy will have Greyhound Focus and Cooraclare are the focus of this weeks More Than A Club episode

Over 40,000 tickets have been sold for the final fight of Katie Taylor's professional boxing career at Croke Park and the remaining tickets go on sale today. The Clones Cyclone, Former World Champion Barry McGugian chatted to Anton this morning.

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  New EU Migration Pact Comes Into Force Amid Rights Concerns  Why Are Cattle Prices Falling So Fast? New Figures Raise Questions for Beef Farmers  University of Galway Programme Opens Doors for Students with Intellectual Disabilities  10am-11am Families Welcome Rare Disease Drug Progress as Government Orders Review of Approval System    Families Face €1,500 School Transport Bill as Bus Route Refused    New Era for Local Banking as Gateway Credit Union Launches  From the GAA Pitch to the Love Island Villa – Can Galway's Seán Fitzgerald Go All the Way?  11am-12pm We speak to people here in Croke Park before then abseil the stadium to raise funds for cancer care west   Sports preview 

The All-Ireland Hurling Championship was launched in Blarney GAA on Monday, at his home club, Mark Coleman spoke to Rachel Sheehan about the closing moments of the Munster final.Aaron Niland brings silverware home from Croke Park, much to his father's delight, Eddie Gibbons explains what Dublin were missing against Galway & Cillian Sampson on how Offaly captain Charlie Mitchell is still a source of inspiration from the side line.

It's confirmed! Katie Taylor

On this morning's Gift Grub, Katie Taylor was hellbent on pushing her September 5th bout in Croke Park. Nothing could stop her! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Cork boxer Spike O'Sullivan joins us to say he wants to fight Muhammad Ali's grandson, Nico Ali, on the undercard of Katie Taylor v Flora Pili at Croke Park. Muhammad Ali fought in Croke Park in 1972 when he defeated Alvin Lewis - and Spike says there would be a certain poetry in him facing Ali's Grandson at the same venue 54 years later.

Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O'Dea and Eve Conway are live for Wednesday's Newsround, as Aoife Wafer has been named the Player of the Tournament from this year's Six Nations, retaining the title she earned last year!Meanwhile, Katie Taylor's swan song in Croke Park is selling well, while Fermanagh's Kieran McKenna has left Ipswich Town.Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

Ade Oladipo and Gareth A Davies reflect on a win for Chris Billam Smith on his Zuffa debut in Bournemouth, we hear from the man himself too who says he wants a fight with Jai Opetaia next.We also hear from his promoter Dana White who doubled down on his claims that he will be the man in charge of promoting AJ Vs Fury later this year.Katie Taylor has finally secured her career long dream of fighting in Croke Park, we hear from her and what the fight means to her.And we discuss a return to the ring for Joe Joyce and a new deal for Boxxer which see's them link up with DAZN Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Barry Jones is a decorated ex-boxer turned pundit and analyst, a former WBO super-featherweight world champion who's returning to Dublin this summer for a couple of key events in the calendar. First he'll be ringside to call Pierce O'Leary v Mark Chamberlain at the 3Arena in August – then he'll be back the following month to bring us Katie Taylor's retirement bout against Flora Pili at Croke Park, which was finally announced last week. Along with the Zuffa card spearheaded by Callum Walsh v Tyler Denny and a world title shot for Aaron McKenna, it's a mental summer for Irish boxing, and who better than the world's best boxing pundit to talk us through it? Barry discusses the inner drive of a top champion, life after boxing for Katie and why honesty is the best policy on the mic – no matter what pressures might be applied in favour of a house fighter. We also hear about Dublin's integral part in his own world title journey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Prem season went down to the absolute wire but we have our semi finals locked in as Northampton Saints host Leicester Tigers and Bath face Exeter Chiefs at the Rec. One step ahead of the Prem, the URC has its finalists with Leinster edging the Stormers and Bulls completing a shocking comeback against Glasgow to earn a shot at silverware at Croke Park. Jim, Goodey & Producer Rob break down all the controversy, big plays and bigger players as well as chatting through all the OTHER NEWS from this week… Including a MEGA contract extension for Andy Farrell, changes to The Rugby Championship AND a Springbok coach jumping ship. We also have Cadan Murley in the studio to take us behind the scenes in the England dressing room, previewing their upcoming battle with the Springboks, telling us what an Ellis Genge Pre-Match speech is really like AND what it means to pull on that special white jersey. Sign up to NordVPN by going to http://nordvpn.com/rugbypod to get a Huge Discount off your NordVPN Plan + 4 additional months free. It's completely risk-free with Nord's 30-day money-back guarantee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Welcome to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Cameron Hill.Coming up, another Croke Park date for Leinster in the URC final, but is there enough buy-in from fans?Tributes paid to former IRFU chief executive Philip Browne, who has died at the age of 66.And with his Leinster exit imminent, news on where James Lowe will end up next...Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Andy Scott and Gary Logan are joined by this week's special guests Chris Billam-Smith and Jack Catterall.Billam-Smith reflects on his thrilling stoppage win over Ryan Rozicki and is targeting The Ring cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia next.Jack Catterall reviews his impressive victory over Shakhram Giyasov, which saw him become the WBA Regular welterweight world champion, and is hoping to take on Rolly Romero sooner rather than later.They finish by previewing Katie Taylor's farewell fight against Flora Pili at Croke Park in September.You can watch the boxing action live on Sky Sports. If you're not already a Sky customer, you can stream Sky Sports on your terms with a NOW membership. Sign up to NOW here: www.nowtv.com/membership/watch-sky-sports?DCMP=ilc_skysports_podcastlinkListen to every episode of Toe2Toe here: www.skysports.com/podcasts/36578/11933942/ringside-toe2toe-boxing-podcast-from-sky-sportsYou can listen to Toe2Toe on your smart speaker by asking it to "play Ringside Toe2Toe Boxing Podcast".For all the latest boxing news, head to www.skysports.com/boxingFor advertising opportunities email: skysportspodcasts@sky.uk

Saturday night saw Eddie Hearn and Dana White go head-to-head, even though miles apart, when they both staged TV shows on UK soil.White likely won that battle, as Chris Billam-Smith and Ryan Rozicki turned their Zuffa colours red with a violent and bloody slugfest. White wasn't done there, however.At the post-fight press conference he questioned Hearn's true influence in world boxing as he claimed to know more about Joshua-Fury than the Matchroom boss. Hearn, in response, took aim at the UFC model that made White's name.Before that, Hearn secured a fitting venue, Croke Park, for the great Katie Taylor but is Flora Pili a fitting rival?We look ahead to ‘Bam' Rodriguez in the hope victory leads to a mouthwatering showdown with Naoya Inoue.And, in This Week, dust off your disco balls and join us in 1985 where Pinklon Thomas and Mike Weaver unleash a forgotten thriller at heavyweight.Hit subscribe, show your support, and spread the good word of The Opening Bell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It promises to be one of the biggest nights in Irish sporting history.   Katie Taylor will return home to fight at Croke Park on the 5th of September, defending her world titles against unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili in a historic undisputed WBC Women's Super Lightweight Title clash, in what will be the Bray boxer's final fight.    The event marks the first professional boxing card at Croke Park since Muhammad Ali fought there in 1972 and could see Taylor crowned an undisputed world champion for a third time.   Ahead of what many are calling the perfect final chapter in an extraordinary career, Alan Morrissey spoke with Katie Taylor and her promoter, Brian Peters about the upcoming Croke Park bout with Flora Pili, and her incredible career. Photo (c) Clare FM

Today on Galway Talks with John Morley:  9am-10am  Cabinet Set to Approve Controversial Triple Lock Reforms  Tributes Paid to Galway Builder Behind Galway Bay FM's Transformation  Katie Taylor joins us in studio ahead of her Croke Park fight   10am-11am Galway United ‘Aggrieved' as Home Match Forced to Cork  Garda Slot   Padraig Mac An Iomaire Elected Cathaoirleach of Connemara District  Geraldine Donohue Elected Cathaoirleach of Loughrea-Gort/Kinvara District    Galway Woman Breaks Silence on Life Inside Jehovah's Witnesses in New Memoir  11am-12pm Volunteers Sought Across Galway for Hospice Sunflower Days  Evergreen slot   MUSIC MORNINGS - CILLIAN COLMAN

Could Katie Taylor be planning a run for the Áras? In a recent interview ahead of her fight in Croke Park in September, she said she's not ruling it out…What do you think about this? Would you like to see her run for the role of President?Joining Andrea to discuss is Liam Morley Brereton from St Brigid's Boxing Club in Offaly and listeners.

It's hard to understand how much this episode means to us - Katie Taylor is a hero of Irish sport and a dream guest for a long time. This weekend, we joined her as she drove around the country promoting her final ever fight in Ireland's most iconic arena, Croke Park. Katie told us what it means to follow in Muhammad Ali's footsteps fighting in Croke Park and how she knew this was the right time to retire.She got emotional talking about the Olympics and the fight to get women's boxing recognised as a sport, and opened up about achieving a childhood dream to representing her country - Not to mention winning gold. Katie didn't stop at gold though - She's put on incredible battles as a professional boxer and is an inspiration to so many young girls in Ireland. As we travelled around we saw first hand how much that legacy means to Katie and how she hopes to inspire the next generation of sports stars. Tickets to see Katie fight in Croke Park will be on sale from Friday June 12, on Ticketmaster. This episode was sponsored by Rightstyle Furniture - RIGHT PRICE, RIGHT STYLE, RIGHT NOW. Visit rightstyle.ieGet in touch on TalkingBollox@GoLoudNow.com

'This is a real challenge and I wanted that risk'.Eddie Hearn and Katie Taylor chat about Katie finally getting the chance to fight at Croke Park, taking on unbeaten challenger, Flora Pili on September 5th.

It was a busy fight weekend in England, Japan and even Montreal and we're ready to go over it all and some fight news and great nostalgia on the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives returns with insider Dan Rafael of his Fight Freaks Unite Substack and newsletter and are full of takes and insight.Fisrt, a recap of Saturday's Zuffa Boxing Paramount+/Sky Sports main event in Bournemouth, EnglandChris Billam-Smith TKO 7 over Ryan Rozicki, cruiserweights. This was a wild slugfest won by Billam-Smith. Now, how big a fight will he get next? Next, a recap of the Saturday Kameda Promotions show in Tokoname, JapanMasamichi Yabuki W12 Rene Calixto and retains IBF flyweight title.Andrew Moloney edges out Willibaldo Garcia in 12 and wins IBF junior bantamweight titleAnd, John Riel Casimero TKO4 Luis Nery, featherweights We also recap Thursday night's  Eye of the Tiger/DAZN card in MontrealAlbert Ramirez W12 Lerrone Richards, retains WBA interim light heavyweight title. A TREMENDOUSLY controversial decision according to Big Dan. And, Jhon Orobio and Imam Khataev won on the undercard.Next, some newsFormer middleweight and junior middleweight titlist Demetrius Andrade is returning to the ring for the first time in 2½ years on July 24th. We have more.Next, Dana White at his post fight presser after Saturday's card in England agains insisted he/Zuffa will be the promoter for Joshua-Fury, while Eddie Hearn and Frank Warren say otherwise. We go over the "preschool fighting over the toy."Also, Zuffa announces their next overseas show – August 8 at 3Arena in Dublin. Etinosa Oliha vs. Aaron McKenna headliner for the vacant IBF middleweight title and middleweight Callum Walsh vs. Tyler Denny in the co-feature.Dan has learned junior middleweight contender Charles Conwell, out of action since his only loss in April 2025, will be back on the Lamont Roach Jr.-William Zepeda card Aug. 1 (DAZN, TNT, truTV).And, it's official: Katie Taylor vs. Flora Pili for undisputed women's junior welterweight title Sept. 5 (DAZN) at 82,000-seat Croke Park in Dublin. The presser was Friday and it will be the first boxing event there since Muhammad Ali KO11Alvin “Blue” Lewis July 19, 1972.Finally, the guys look back on the historic Oscar De La Hoya win over legend Julio Cesar Chavez on June 7, 1996. It was the "passing of the torch" fight in Mexican boxing history with a twsit on it. Dan explains the siginificance. And, we go over other nostalgia from Lennox Lewis to Iran Barkley to Miguel Cotto on this day, too.It's all part of the "Fight Freaks Unite Recap Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.! 

'WHAT A WAY TO END MY CAREER' - KATIE TAYLOR ON FINALLY GETTING CROKE PARK & REFLECTS ON CAREER

Katie Taylor, and her manager Brian Peters, dropped by the RedFM Studios this morning to talk to KC and Ruairi about fighting in Croke Park, her country wide press tour, Flora Pilli and much more.

Brenda Donohue went along to the press conference and met up with Katie Taylor.

On Friday it was confirmed that the final fight of Katie Taylor's boxing career will take place at Croke Park in Dublin in September. It's the first time that boxing has taken place at GAA HQ since Muhammad Ali fought Alvin "Blue" Lewis all the way back in 1972. Paul was joined in studio by Peter McKenna, who is the Croke Park Stadium Director.

Listen back to Katie Taylor's dream Croke Park homecoming press conference, as her fight is confirmed against Flora Pili on Saturday 5 September 2026. Eddie Hearn hosts the launch alongside some of the people that made the event happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kieran Cunningham, sports writer, looks ahead to today's expected confirmation that Katie Taylor will fight her last bout in Croke Park this September.

Enda Coll, Dara Smith-Naughton and Kathleen McNamee are in studio to bring you all the headlines from this morning's papers as the Republic of Ireland Women's National Team take on the Netherlands in SuperValu Pairc Ui Chaoimh tonight in the 2027 World Cup Qualifiers, while the Men's National Team travel to Montreal to face Canada in an International Friendly. There's also confirmation of Andoni Iraola as the new Liverpool Manager and the impending announcement of Katie Taylor's Croke Park retirement fight.You can listen to live commentary of the Republic of Ireland's World Cup Qualifier against the Netherlands tonight from 7PM on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App with Stephen Doyle and Pearl Slattery live in Pairc Ui ChaoimhOff The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.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

Katie Taylor's boxing farewell could be confirmed for Croke Park within the next half-hour. Fighting at the venue has long been her dream, our reporter Kate Egan visited the boxer's home town Bray, County Wicklow to get local reaction.

We're back in June with a cruiserweight contender battle in England, a championship doubleheader in Japan and one of the best pound for pound fighters in the sport joins us, as well, on the newest "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast!"Host T.J. Rives is back with insider Dan Rafael to go over it all with their insight and takes.They start with a preview of the Saturday Zuffa Boxing Paramount+/Sky Sports main event in Bournemouth, EnglandChris Billam-Smith vs. Ryan Rozicki, 10 rounds, cruiserweights. Is the winner in position for Zuffa's Jai Opetaia? It seems so. Also, a preview of the early Saturday (USA time) Kameda Promotions carfd in Tokoname, JapanMasamichi Yabuki vs. Rene Calixto, for Yabuki's IBF flyweight title. Yabuki is a tremendous puncher but Calixto has world title experience, Plus, Willibaldo Garcia vs. Andrew Moloney, for Garcia's IBF junior bantamweight title is discussed, too.Then, Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez talks with Dan-The lineal and three-belt junior bantamweight champion moves up to bantamweight to challenge WBA titleholder Antonio Vargas on June 13 at Glendale, Arizona, and a win likely will propel him to a Naoya Inoue undisputed junior featherweight title fight in the Fall. Hear more from one of the best in the sport! And, some news:In an unusual ruling, the WBC has ordered cruiserweight titlist Noel Mikaelian to next make a mandatory defense against David Benavidez, the unified WBO/WBA cruiserweight champ, who also still holds the WBC light heavyweight title. There is debate here over all of this.Next, Irish national hero Katie Taylor, the unified women's junior welterweight champion and one of the top female boxers of all time, will get her wish for her retirement fight to take place at famed Croke Park in Dublin. There is a Friday presser at the famed venue for an announcement that will be the Taylor fight. She will face IBF mandatory challenger Flora Pili on September 5th, also for the vacant WBC title.  Also, Lindolfo Delgado (Top Rank Boxing) and Eye of the Tiger fighter Arthur Biyarslanov are negotiating the vacant IBF junior welterweight title fight that was ordered after Teofimo Lopez (moving up), Oscar Duarte (injured) and Keyshawn Davis (moving up), all ahead of Biyarslanov in the IBF rankings, turned down the fight.  Now official: Lamont Roach-William Zepeda for the vacant WBC lightweight title fight has been announced for August 1st at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas. It wiill headline Golden Boy card on DAZN and be simulcast on TNT and truTV in the US.Finally, Wednesday marked the 10th anniversary of Muhammad Ali's death. The boys discuss the greatness of Ali for awhile.It's all on the "Big Fight Weekend Preview Podcast" and make sure to follow/subscribe on Apple/Spreaker/Spotify, etc.

'NOBODY GIVES A F***!' - FRANK SMITH GOES IN ON ZUFFA, AJ vs FURY, SHALOM, KATIE TAYLOR/CROKE PARK

With all roads leading to a Croke Park announcement today, Katie Taylor joined Ian on the show this morning. One thing is certain: she is primed and ready to batter anything and everything! Hit play now to hear the episode in full.

Enda Coll, Dara Smith-Naughton & Matthew Brennan will go through the morning papers, as the prospect of Katie Taylor fighting in Croke Park grows increasingly more likely.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.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

It's been just under nine months since the Pittsburgh Steelers made history in Dublin's iconic Croke Park as the first NFL team to play a regular-season game in Ireland. Last week, they added another chapter to that story, this time in Clontarf, County Dublin, hosting the first-ever Steelers Flag Football National Final. This week, Michael spoke with former Steelers players Charlie Batch and Arthur Moats, who travelled to Ireland for the tournament.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eve Conway and Arthur O'Dea join Adrian Barry for Wednesday's Newsround, as Katie Taylor's homecoming in Croke Parks looks more and more likely, while Ken Doherty has retired from snooker.Meanwhile, Ger Brennan has responded to Jarlath's Burns comments on his ban.Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.

Adrian Barry is joined by Gavan Casey to discuss Katie Taylor's potential farewell fight at Croke Park ahead of Matchroom Boxing's press event this Friday at Croke Park where it is expected that Taylor's final fight will be announced.

Hear from Gavin Devlin & Craig Lennon as Jonathan Higgins & Mickey Quinn bring you ALL of the reaction from Croke Park as Louth recorded a first victory over Dublin since 1973!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Here we go, Monaghan and Mayo serve up a classic to wrap up Round 1 of the All-Ireland series, from Mullingar to Croke Park, the Athletic Grounds to Clones. We get stuck into it all.(00.10) - Dissecting a Classic in Clones as Mayo edge out Monaghan(20:00) - Round 2 draw, Aidan O'Shea 100, Kerry win u20s(27:00) - How did Louth flip the script on Dublin?(42:00) - The Great Johnny Culloty and Killarney Legion.(45:00) - Cavan very nearly catch Westmeath, Casey X-Factor, Mullingar bottle.(56:00) - Armagh drive on, Derry disappoint again…Thanks for tuning in, we'll be back next week, as usual to get stuck into the weekend's Football and look ahead to Round 2a and 2b of the All-Ireland series.