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Legendary F1 team owner Eddie Jordan passed away on Thursday following a fight with pancreatic cancer. During the depths of Lockdown in 2021, the ebullient Dubliner looked back over his unique career in motorsport with Joe Molloy. Eddie looked at his days of working with a young Michael Schumacher, his recollections of Ayrton Senna, and his own travails on the F1 grid.
Tampa Smokers night at the Tampa Baseball Museum in Ybor with Joe Maddon & Larry Rothschild https://www.tampabaseballmuseum.org/Rays Fans Stadium FatigueRays owner, Stu Sternberg's, past challenges with minority owners of RaysStu's staunch support of community charities & representation with Pride Night & Heritage Nights. Some conservatives not pleasedSt Pete Deal in questionMarch 31st Deadline - Rays Matt Silverman, Stu Sternberg, St Pete & $700 millionShouldn't Rays have had a better “What IF” plan BJP Peterson scoop on buyers of Tampa Bay Rays 3 groups of potential buyers: Joe Molloy & DeBartolo familyDan Doyle of Dex ImagingCarter McCain with mystery out of town investorsWhat about Darryl ShawDeBartolo pardoned by Donald Trump – how that might impact saleAlternate locations for Rays if St Pete deal goes awry – Ybor City, Florida State Fairgrounds, Orlando or relocate Yankees & move Rays into a remodeled George Steinbrenner FieldWould Fairgrounds location get support from Ron DeSantis & Trump?Historical look at McCourts ownership of LA Dodgers & MLB CommissionerRays saga could be a movie with George Clooney playing StuValue of an Open Air stadium comparisons between Montreal's Big O stadium “parking lot” experience compared to the outdoor beauty of FenwayLate summer heat and health of minor league players in FloridaSt Pete Real Estate Development agreement with Stu includes 65 acres at a greatly reduced value priceAL East - Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays injuries Impact of losing Gerritt Cole, Luis Gil, Giancarlo Stanton, DJ LeMahieuYankees will need more runs from Anthony Volpe, Cody Bellinger, Paul GoldschmidtBraves passed on Max Fried – aging & injuries?Red Sox injuries include Brayan Bello, Lucas Giolito, Kutter Crawford, Sandoval . . .Orioles & Grayson RodriguezJays injuries include Max Scherzer, Alek Manoah & Eric SwansonRays healthiest in AL East – Shane McClanahan is back and pitching rotation is strongCurtis Mead is getting extra opportunities in Spring TrainingRays Versatile Roster includes a strong bench with Curtis Mead, Richie Palacio & Curtis MeadLooking forward to Ha-Seong Kim and Danny Jansen this season with the RaysMat's Rays Trifecta – New Stadium, Playoff Run & World SeriesSpecial Thanks to the Nurses, Doctors & staff at South Florida Baptist HospitalFollow Mat on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/matgermain.bsky.socialYou can find Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward
Ireland won their 14th Triple Crown in Cardiff on Saturday afternoon and kept Grand Slam dreams alive, but Wales didn't have make them work for it! A resurgent Welsh team under Matt Sherratt had Ireland on the ropes for long periods at the Principality but Simon Easterby's side found a way to win. Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Shane Horgan were alongside Joe Molloy in studio to react. We also hear from James Lowe, Jamison Gibson-Park and Simon Easterby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ireland wrapped up their Autumn Nations Series with a 22-19 win over Australia. Joe Molloy was joined in studio by Rob Kearney, Matt Williams and Shane Horgan to react to the game plus we hear from Andy Farrell & Joe Schmidt. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Former Ireland footballer, and presenter of ‘The Stand' podcast, Eamon Dunphy joins Indo Sport's Joe Molloy to reflect on Donald Trump's seismic return to The White House, the potentially grave significance of his re-election, and what it might mean for America's influence on the world at large. This podcast was first recorded on Wednesday November 6th. Subscribe to Indo Sport, wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Today on the Indo Daily, we hear from 2014 Ryder Cup captain, commentator and long-time fixture of Irish golf Paul McGinley as he joined Indo Sport's Joe Molloy for a wide-ranging, personal interview. In it, McGinley details the toll, and positives he finds in caring for a father with dementia, how his family are handling the loss of their mother, and on keeping focus on his growing career in business. You can listen to the full version on the Indo Sport podcast, available wherever you get your shows. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Over at Indo Sport, we've just wrapped up week three of our brand new podcast, which you can find in all the usual podcast places. Each day, Joe Molloy and the wider Irish Independent team will be bringing you the main news and views across the world of sport, but also plenty of in-depth items as well. This past week, we welcomed hurling legend Joe Canning to studio for a feature interview. Beyond his prodigious rise with Portumna and stellar on-field career with Galway, we delved into lots more outside the sporting arena - from the pain of grief to the joy of parenthood, and plenty else besides. has context menuSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
We want to introduce Indo Daily listeners to our brand-new sister podcast, Indo Sport. It's free, it's daily Monday to Friday and features the best sporting analysis from across the country, with veteran sports broadcaster Joe Molloy at the helm. In this episode Joe sits down with Irish rugby legend Paul O'Connell for an in-depth discussion. From fishing, changing room speeches and coaching in the modern era, and how does O'Connell look back on his career? Subscribe to Indo Sport, wherever you get your podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bláthnaid Raleigh joined Joe Molloy, bravely telling her story about surviving sexual assault in 2019, and the need for greater education around consent, particularly for young men.If you or someone you know has been affected by the content of this interview, you can contact the Rape Crisis Centre's 24-hour helpline on 1800 777 888 or the Samaritans at 116123.
Joe Molloy was joined by the four-time All-Ireland winner Ciara Trant on Tuesday's Off The Ball. Following Kerry's victory in Sunday's senior final and the conclusion of a three-decade wait for All-Ireland success, Ciara explored how they got the job done against Galway. Additionally, on the biggest day of the Ladies Gaelic Football calendar, the former Dublin 'keeper considered the seemingly diminished appeal for Sunday's Senior, Intermediate and Junior finals and how this issue can be rectified.
GAA Fans ! Listen to the latest episode of Inner Drive on the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics.Joe Molloy sits down with Irish athletics newest superstar Rhasidat Adeleke in episode 5 of 'Inner Drive.'Alongside her family and coaches, she tells the story of how her determination led her to the 2024 Olympics.Inner Drive on Off The Ball in association with Allianz Insurance Ireland.
Rugby Fans ! Listen to the latest episode of Inner Drive on the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics.Joe Molloy sits down with Irish athletics newest superstar Rhasidat Adeleke in episode 5 of 'Inner Drive.'Alongside her family and coaches, she tells the story of how her determination led her to the 2024 Olympics.Inner Drive on Off The Ball in association with Allianz Insurance Ireland.
Football Fans ! Listen to the latest episode of Inner Drive on the eve of the 2024 Paris Olympics.Joe Molloy sits down with Irish athletics newest superstar Rhasidat Adeleke in episode 5 of 'Inner Drive.'Alongside her family and coaches, she tells the story of how her determination led her to the 2024 Olympics.Inner Drive on Off The Ball in association with Allianz Insurance Ireland.
Joe Molloy is joined by Jamesie O'Connor & Richie Hogan to dissect this year's thrilling All-Ireland hurling final. Off the Ball Hurling on with BGE.
Brianna Parkins wrote in the Irish Times today that all 25 year olds should do a year in either hospitality or retail...Is this something we should introduce here? Will it make young people better equipped to deal with the world?Joining guest host Joe Molloy to discuss is JP McMahon, chef, author and restaurateur and Barry Duff from the Lock & Brew Café.
Today is July the 12th, with tens of thousands partaking in the celebrations up north.The festivities have the potential to flare up tensions between the two communities in the north, but so far, today's celebrations have been peaceful.Joining guest host Joe Molloy to explain the meaning of the twelfth, its history and its contemporary significance is Rev Mervyn Gibson, Grand Secretary of the Orange Lodge.
Cathal Crotty was discharged from the Defence forces yesterday at one minute to midnight. He was given a three-year suspended sentence for beating Natasha O'Brien unconscious in an unprovoked attack in Limerick city on the 29th of May, 2022.Joining guest host Joe Molloy to give her reaction is Natasha O'Brien.
Joe Biden maintains he will stay in the presidential race despite ever increasing calls to end his campaign.Biden at a NATO press conference last night made some two significant blunders: calling Ukrainian President Zelenskyy ‘President Putin' and calling Camilla Harris ‘Vice President Trump'...Joining guest host Joe Molloy to discuss is Anthony Zurcher, BBC North America Correspondent.
This week guest host Joe Molloy is joined by writers and broadcasters Keith Walsh and Stefanie Preissner to look back on the week that was, but with a few twists…
Joe Molloy sits down with Irish athletics newest superstar Rhasidat Adeleke in episode 5 of 'Inner Drive.'Alongside her family and coaches, she tells the story of how her determination led her to the 2024 Olympics.Inner Drive on Off The Ball in association with Allianz Insurance Ireland.
The Semi-Finals for the Euros are on tonight, with France facing Spain. What can we expect from this and other games?Joining Mandy Johnston to discuss is Off the Ball's Joe Molloy.Image: UEFA
Listen back to a previous members only podcast! if you would like to listen to more OTB podcasts like this - go to www.offtheball.com/joinFootball journalist and lifelong Liverpool supporter Tony Evans joined Joe Molloy back in May on the 40th anniversary of the 1984 European Cup final between Liverpool & As Roma, which saw a number of supporter clashes, and some iconic on-field moments.Football on OTB with William Hill.
THIS INTERVIEW WAS ORIGINALLY RECORDED IN MAY 2022. In May 2022, the legendary RTÉ reporter Tommie Gorman joined Joe Molloy on Off The Ball to mark the 20th anniversary of Ireland's infamous World Cup training camp in Saipan. After it was revealed that Roy Keane would not be going to the World Cup with Ireland after a falling out with manager Mick McCarthy, Tommie was granted the first exclusive interview with Keane. It was an instantly iconic moment in Irish sporting history and Tommie was good enough to join us and explain how it came about and share his memories of the interview 20 years later. We have decided to revisit this brilliant interview after today's desperately sad announcement that Tommie Gorman has passed away at the age of 68.
Olympian Jessie Barr joined Joe Molloy to discuss Rhasidat Adeleke's second place finish in the European 400m final in Rome.
Joe Molloy was joined by Ger Buckley to discuss the Ash Dieback disease which is rapidly destroying the ash tree across Ireland. Ash Dieback was first identified here in October 2012 and has been wreaking havoc ever since. Ger explored with us the inadequate ways in which the Irish government has responded to the crisis, and how it will impact both the art of hurley-making and the materials used in the creation of hurleys.
Joe Molloy was joined by journalist Rachel O'Sullivan on Tuesday's edition of The Football Show on Off The Ball. Following a dramatic end to the WSL season, Rachel explored how Emma Hayes' Chelsea team managed to pull off what appeared an unlikely five-in-a-row and what lays ahead for her with the USA Women's National Team. In association with William Hill
Football Fans ! Listen to Clare hurling icon Shane O'Donnell as he joined Joe Molloy for episode one of our latest series 'Inner Drive'.From a teenage sensation to a Fulbright Scholar, he's had a busy decade since that historic game against Cork in 2013, but it hasn't been a straightforward journey by any means.@AllianzIreland | #InnerDrive
Rugby Fans ! Listen to Clare hurling icon Shane O'Donnell as he joined Joe Molloy for episode one of our latest series 'Inner Drive'.From a teenage sensation to a Fulbright Scholar, he's had a busy decade since that historic game against Cork in 2013, but it hasn't been a straightforward journey by any means.@AllianzIreland | #InnerDrive
As Clare take on Limerick in the 1st round of the Munster Hurling Championship this weekend, listen back to Clare hurler Shane O'Donnell speaking to Off The Ball in our newest series Inner Drive! Clare hurling icon Shane O'Donnell joins Joe Molloy for episode one of 'Inner Drive'.From a teenage sensation to a Fulbright Scholar, he's had a busy decade since that historic game against Cork in 2013, but it hasn't been a straightforward journey by any means.@AllianzIreland | #InnerDrive
Hearts and Ireland midfielder Ciara Grant joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show to discuss Ireland's 2-0 defeat to England in their Euro 2025 qualifier at the Aviva Stadium. OTB Football with William Hill.
Clare hurling icon Shane O'Donnell joins Joe Molloy for episode one of 'Inner Drive'.From a teenage sensation to a Fulbright Scholar, he's had a busy decade since that historic game against Cork in 2013, but it hasn't been a straightforward journey by any means.@AllianzIreland | #InnerDriveBecome a member to get the full uncut interview coming soon by visiting OffTheBall.com/Join!
Ireland and Munster back-row Dorothy Wall joined Joe Molloy on tonight's Off The Ball ahead of this weekend's Six Nations' opener with France in Le Mans. The flanker discussed how the culture has changed within the Ireland squad and why their goal is a top-three finish.
Joe Molloy was joined by the brilliant Cora Staunton on Tuesday's Off The Ball.In conjunction with Off The Ball Breakfast's efforts to establish the Irish Mt. Rushmore of female sporting greats, we spoke to Cora about her remarkable life and career in Gaelic football and AFLW.
Rachel O'Sullivan from the Girls On The Ball podcast joined Joe Molloy on The Football Show to discuss the draw for the Euro 2025 qualifiers where Ireland will face France, Sweden and England. Off The Ball football with William Hill.
For the Bank Holiday weekend - here's a chance to listen back to a previously subscriber only podcast! If you would like to have access to more content like this, Join The Obsession and head on over to offtheball.com/join.Joe Molloy was recently joined by the former Republic of Ireland captain Kenny Cunningham on Off The Ball.With the identity of Stephen Kenny's successor as Ireland manager as yet unknown, Kenny shared his thoughts on those individuals who are considered to be in with the best chance of getting the job. In association with William Hill
In October of 2023, Off The Ball and Joe Molloy reunited the legendary RTE panel of John Giles, Eamon Dunphy and Liam Brady in the Round Room at the Mansion House with Eason. You can now watch back that panel in full on YouTube or listen back on the Off The Ball app.
In October of 2023, Off The Ball and Joe Molloy reunited the legendary RTE panel of John Giles, Eamon Dunphy and Liam Brady in the Round Room at the Mansion House with Eason. You can now watch back that panel in full on YouTube or listen back on the Off The Ball app.
Athlone Town skipper and Clare footballer Laurie Ryan joined Joe Molloy to reflect on Athlone's penalty shootout victory vs Shelbourne in last weekend's FAI Cup final. Off the Ball Football with William Hill Ireland.
Sonny Bill Williams was our special guest at Vicar St. for the Off The Ball Rugby World Cup Roadshow on Wednesday as we gear up for Ireland's clash with New Zealand this weekend. Joe Molloy was also joined by Gordon D'Arcy, Alan Quinlan, Andy Dunne, Fiona Hayes, James Tracy, and Malcolm O'KellyTo details on how to become a member and listen to the full, three-part podcast, go to to offtheball.com/join
With pressure mounting on Spanish FA president Luis Rubiales, journalist Semra Hunter joined Joe Molloy from Madrid on The Women's World Cup Show to discuss the latest on the story which is overshadowing Spain's World Cup success. The Women's World Cup Show - with Sure non-stop protection deodorant, official sponsor of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.
Football writer with the42.ie Gavin Cooney joined Joe Molloy to look back on Spain's 1-0 win over England in the Women's World Cup final on Sunday. The Women's World Cup Show - with Sure non-stop protection deodorant, official sponsor of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.
Martin Lipton of The Sun and The Athletic's Katie Whyatt joined Joe Molloy on the Women's World Cup Show to review Spain and England's wins in the semi-finals and to look ahead to what will be a maiden final for both countries. The Women's World Cup Show is brought to you by Sure, non-stop protection deodorant, official Sponsor of the FIFA Women's World Cup 2023.
The Irish Independent's Michael Verney joined Joe Molloy to reflect on Dublin's 0-18 to 1-10 win against Kerry in the All-Ireland Ladies Football final, which sealed a 6th title for Mick Bohan's team.
Ger Gilroy joins Joe Molloy to break down exactly what will be happening at Off The Ball from Wednesday morning. From Wednesday 9th August, Off The Ball's long-form on-demand podcasts and video will be only available to subscribers. For €9.99 a month, you will get exclusive access to at least 50 new podcasts a week, all of which will be ad-free! For details on how to sign up, and for special sign-up offers, go to offtheball.com/join
Ger Gilroy joins Joe Molloy to break down exactly what will be happening at Off The Ball from Wednesday morning. From Wednesday 9th August, Off The Ball's long-form on-demand podcasts and video will be only available to subscribers. For €9.99 a month, you will get exclusive access to at least 50 new podcasts a week, all of which will be ad-free! For details on how to sign up, and for special sign-up offers, go to offtheball.com/join
Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Fiona Hayes joined Joe Molloy ahead of Ireland's opening World Cup warm-up against Italy this weekend. Rugby on Off The Ball with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Joe Molloy was joined by Ireland's Mack Hansen on Wednesday's Off The Ball. Between the tattoo of Andy Farrell's face he has on his leg, cutting his hair, and the small matter of a Rugby World Cup later this year, there was plenty for Joe and Mack to get stuck into here. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs
Joe Molloy was joined by former Leinster, Ulster and Scotland Head Coach Matt Williams on Monday's Off The Ball. Talking Johnny Sexton's ban, Ireland's defeat in the U20 World Cup final, and a whole host of Rugby Championship action, there was no shortage of things for Joe and Matt to get stuck into. In association with Vodafone | #TeamOfUs