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Best podcasts about John Duggan

Latest podcast episodes about John Duggan

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Sport with John Duggan: Europa League Final

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 7:21


Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Ciara Doherty on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the week's action…

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Highlights from Off The Ball
THE SATURDAY PANEL: Katie McCabe to leave Arsenal | Hurling not free to air | Celtic vs Hearts

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 63:19


John Duggan is joined by Roy Curtis & Orla McElroy for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on all the week's top sporting stories and ahead to this weekend's sports action.

OTB's Saturday Panel
THE SATURDAY PANEL: Katie McCabe to leave Arsenal | Hurling not free to air | Celtic vs Hearts

OTB's Saturday Panel

Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2026 63:19


John Duggan is joined by Roy Curtis & Orla McElroy for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on all the week's top sporting stories and ahead to this weekend's sports action.

Highlights from Off The Ball
THE RACING POD | Newbury, Navan and Naas Preview | OFF THE BALL

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 43:39


John Duggan and Johnny Ward are with you for another Racing Pod! There's plenty of racing action to look forward to, and they're here to dissect all of it!The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Sport with John Duggan: Women's Six Nations

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 10:09


Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the weekend action…

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Highlights from Off The Ball
THE NEWSROUND: PGA Championship begins | Penultimate URC Weekend | OFF THE BALL

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 31:39


Eoin Sheahan is joined by Ben Symes, Daniel Pitcher and John Duggan as they bring you through all the news from the world of sport.The Newsround on Off The BallViagra 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.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Sport with John Duggan: PGA Championship Day 1

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 5:39


Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the week's action…

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Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Sport with John Duggan: Michael Carrick set for Man U boss spot

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 5:35


Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the week's action…

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DuPage Business Beat
Inside the 2026 Presidents Cup at Medinah Country Club

DuPage Business Beat

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 54:06


A global event like the Presidents Cup takes years of planning, coordination, and collaboration. In this episode, Greg Bedalov sits down with Joie Chitwood, Executive Director of the Presidents Cup, John Duggan, Vice Chairman of Operations at Medinah Country Club, and Jim Hart, Vice Chair of the Host Committee, to discuss what it takes to bring the 2026 tournament to DuPage County.They break down why Medinah rose to the top as the host site, what goes into preparing for an event of this scale, and how local and regional partners are working together to deliver a world-class experience. The conversation also explores the broader impact of the Presidents Cup, from international visibility to the economic benefits expected across DuPage County and the greater Chicagoland region.To keep up with what's happening in DuPage County and the Chicagoland region, follow Choose DuPage on social media or visit ChooseDuPage.com/Ready. Thank you to our sponsor, Fastener SuperStore, Inc. Visit them at fastenersuperstore.com to easily purchase standard screws, nuts, bolts, rivets, and other fasteners in bulk.

Highlights from Off The Ball
SATURDAY NEWSROUND: Leinster's chance to get back to Bilbao | EFL Championship final day | Jon Daly out at Waterford | Longest frame in Crucible history! | OFF THE BALL

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2026 28:23


John Duggan and Will O'Callaghan are on hand to bring you all the news from around the world of sport on what is a massive day of packed sporting action as Leinster take on Toulon in the Champions Cup semi-final hoping to get back to Bilbao where they won their last Champions Cup in 2018. You can listen to live commentary of that match from 2:35PM on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud app. It is also final day in the EFL Championship, the final day for the semi-finals in the Snooker World Championship at the Crucible and a massive day in the Premier League on both sides of the table The Newsround on Off The Ball

Highlights from Off The Ball
THE PUNCHESTOWN SHOW: Day Three with John Duggan and Donn McClean

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 23:36


It's day three of the Punchestown show and John Duggan and Thom Malone are here to give us all the latest action from the course. Racing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ seegamblingcare.ie

Highlights from Off The Ball
Punchestown Racing Show Day One: John Duggan and Thom Malone

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 34:55


It's day one of the Punchestown show and John Duggan and Thom Malone are here to give us all the latest action from the course. Racing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Highlights from Off The Ball
 OTB SUNDAY NEWSROUND: Limerick last dance? | Ireland Six Nations reaction | Ryder Cup tickets

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 31:05


John Duggan is joined by Adrian Barry for your SUNDAY Afternoon Newsround, on an action-packed weekend of sport.

Rugby on Off The Ball
THE SATURDAY PANEL | The folklore of AIL rugby | Johne Murphy, Alison Miller and Hugh Farrelly

Rugby on Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 48:18


Johne Murphy, Alison Miller and Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan in studio to look ahead to tomorrow's blockbuster All Ireland League finals in the Aviva!The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball, with Energia, Experience the best of men's and women's club rugby at the Energia AIL Finals. #Thinkofthepossibilities.

OTB's Saturday Panel
THE SATURDAY PANEL | The folklore of AIL rugby | Johne Murphy, Alison Miller and Hugh Farrelly

OTB's Saturday Panel

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2026 48:18


Johne Murphy, Alison Miller and Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan in studio to look ahead to tomorrow's blockbuster All Ireland League finals in the Aviva!The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball, with Energia, Experience the best of men's and women's club rugby at the Energia AIL Finals. #Thinkofthepossibilities.

Highlights from Off The Ball
The Racing Pod: Punchestown is upon us | "I've never seen a race horse like Jonbon" | Off The Ball

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 40:25


John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of the Racing Pod and this week, they talk all things Punchestown as we gear up to next weeks racing festival. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Sport with John Duggan: Ryder Cup tickets sold out within an hour

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 9:08


Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the weekend action…

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Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Sport with John Duggan: Chelsea sack Liam Rosenior

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 6:50


Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the week's action…

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Highlights from Off The Ball
PHILIP ROTHWELL: 'It's a great time to get involved in jumps racing!' | THE RACING POD

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 46:56


Trainer Philip Rothwell joins John Duggan and Thom Malone in studio for a very special edition of The Racing Pod this week! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Sport with John Duggan: Hurling Championships

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 6:20


Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Ciara and Seán on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the week's action…

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Highlights from Off The Ball
THE NEWSROUND | Rest in peace Alex Manninger | Scott Bemand names side for Italy | LGFA new rules

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 22:48


John Duggan and Arthur O'Dea join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newsround, as there is hope for several Premier League teams in there respective European campaigns tonight.Scott Bemand has named his team to take on Italy in Galway, while the LGFA have confirmed that the new rules are here to stay!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.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Sport John Duggan: Silva to leave Man City

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 5:29


Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Ciara and Seán on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the week's action…

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Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Sport with John Duggan: Champions League Chat

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2026 6:23


Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the week's action…

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Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show
Aintree & the Masters with OTB's John Duggan

Highlights from The Pat Kenny Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2026 4:06


With the Grand National and the Masters well underway, Off the Ball's John Duggan joins Pat to give him the latest.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Sport with John Duggan: McIlroy ties lead at the Masters

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2026 8:26


Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the week's action…

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Highlights from Off The Ball
THE NEWSROUND | Shane Lowry the people's choice for Masters Champions | Katie Taylor's Croke Park finale?

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 30:11


Arthur O'Dea, John Duggan and Daniel Pitcher join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newsround, on a busy day of sports stories! It's the opening day of the Masters, Katie Taylor's final fight in Croke Park could be on the same card as Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua, and Scott Bemand has named his squad for the opening weekend of the Six Nations!Plus there's retirements and movement amongst the props at Leinster and Munster!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.

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder
Sport with John Duggan: Is the Katie Taylor Croke Park fight still on?

Highlights from The Hard Shoulder

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2026 6:10


Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Ciara and Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the rest of the week's action…

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Highlights from Off The Ball
THE NEWSROUND: Arsenal OUT of the FA Cup, Who will win the 1A & 1B Finals? & Provinces in European Rugby action | OFF THE BALL

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2026 24:34


John Duggan, Aidan Delaney and Matthew Brennan are in studio to bring you all the news from the sporting world on a Sunday where Leinster can reach yet another Champions Cup Quarter Final, the FA Cup Semi-Final lineup will be completed and the Hurling Leagues Division 1A and 1B winners will be crowned. The Newsround on Off The Ball

Highlights from Off The Ball
THE SATURDAY PANEL | ‘It was emotional going back to Augusta!' | Bumper The Masters preview

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2026 48:17


Gary Murphy and Gavin Cooney join John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, looking ahead to The Masters next week. After Rory McIlroy's first win at Augusta last year, the pressure is off him to follow that up this year, but can he follow that up with another Major title?The Saturday Panel on off the ball is brought to you by the road safety authority, bringing you awareness of distracted driving this bank holiday weekend. If you look at your phone for one second travelling at 50 Kilometres and hour, you travel the length of four cars without watching the road. Put the phone away.

Rugby on Off The Ball
Rugby Daily | How to fix Crowley's place kicks, the Super Rugby debut dividing Australia

Rugby on Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 11:15


Welcome to Thursday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, the details for the Irish province in European action,The world class kicking coach who helped the greats of the game refine their kicking style,And a rugby league convert set to make his long-awaited - and divisive - debut in Super Rugby this weekend.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting====The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster's clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o'clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Highlights from Off The Ball
Newsround | "With the talent he has, he's always got a chance!" | Off the Ball

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2026 27:27


Tonight's newsround is brought to you by Eoin Sheahan, John Duggan, and Daniel Pitcher. The lads discuss Roberto De Zerbi's appointment at Spurs, Gianluigi Buffon stepping down in Italy following a failure to qualify for a third consecutive World Cup, and Manchester Unitd renewing their rivalry with Leeds at Croke Park.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.The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster's clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o'clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Rugby on Off The Ball
The Red 78 Unlocked | Improved Munster fall short against the Bulls | Ep. 152

Rugby on Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 20:29


On this week's episode of The Red 78, Munster legends Alan Quinlan and Ruairi O'Hagan join Off The Ball's Ruairi O'Hagan to discuss the improved performance and two bonus points picked up in the defeat to the Bulls in South Africa. There's a preview of the Challenge Cup clash with Exeter, and discussions on the voluntary redundancy programme announced by Munster, and the plans to stage another Champions Cup game in Cork at Páirc uí Chaoimh.The first twenty minutes of this week's podcast is unlocked, but to listen to the full podcast, get on over to the Go Loud app, or become a member at offtheball.com/join******The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.******The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster's clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o'clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Rugby on Off The Ball
Rugby Daily | Keenan's 6N FOMO, sharpshooter Sam back for Connacht

Rugby on Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 10:20


Welcome to Wednesday's Rugby Daily, with Cameron Hill.Coming up, we'll hear more from the Leinster camp ahead of another Champions Cup knockout berth getting underway this weekend,Hugo Keenan's intense FOMO during the Six Nations,And Brittany Hogan on why she chose to speak up about her childhood sexual abuse.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting===The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster's clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o'clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

OTB Football
Jerseys, Kits & Famous Players: Remembering our favourite football jerseys | OFF THE BALL

OTB Football

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 10:48


As Novibet, our new sponsor for all things Football sent us in a signed Santos (of Brasil) jersey to the office, Ger, Mick and David sat down to discuss and reminisce over their favourite jerseys from childhood to adulthood and beyond.Football on Off The Ball with NovibetThe League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster's clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o'clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Highlights from Off The Ball
"Coleman deserves a century of caps" | Morning Papers: Ireland draw with Macedonia, England lose to Japan & Seamus Coleman's future | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 45:13


Colm Boohig, Ger Gilroy, Dara Smith-Naughton and Matthew Brennan are on hand to bring you through all the sporting news this morning following the Republic of Ireland's 0-0 draw with Macedonia in the Aviva Stadium, meanwhile Czechia qualified for the World Cup following a penalty shootout win over Denmark in Prague. The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth. The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster's clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o'clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. 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/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Highlights from Off The Ball
NEWSROUND | "To have him as a presence is huge!" | OFF THE BALL

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2026 31:44


Tonight's Off the Ball newsround centres around the international break, as Ireland rounded out the week with a 0-0 draw against North Macedonia, Czechia sealed qualification via another penalty shootout against Denmark, and Italy failed to make their third successive World Cup. 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.The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster's clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o'clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Rugby on Off The Ball
RUGBY DAILY | "Devastating for us and I think for him" | Jacques Nienaber on RG Snyman's injury

Rugby on Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 18:23


Welcome along to Tuesday's Rugby Daily, I'm Susanna Mollen.Coming up today we've got news from the Leinster camp as they prepare for their Round of 16 clash with Edinburgh in the Champions Cup on Easter Sunday.The Irish women's team have gathered for their first day of camp in the High Performance Centre.And Irish teams might be set to join the English women's league, the PWR, as they announce plans to expand.Rugby on Off The Ball with Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompetingThe League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster's clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o'clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

OTB Football
FOOTBALL DAILY: Ireland prepare for the clash that nobody wanted with North Macedonia | And why Ireland can't be a possession-based team

OTB Football

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 17:43


On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of Ireland's friendly against North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium, with live commentary from Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne.Heimir Hallgrimsson stresses the importance of performance and continued team growth.Squad update: Robbie Brady, Sammie Szmodics and Jack Taylor ruled out of tonight's game.Potential senior debuts for Milenec Ali and Bosun Lawal discussed.Dara O'Shea reflects on repaying fans' support ahead of his possible 43rd cap.Keith Treacy argues Ireland should avoid becoming a possession-based side.Highlights from Off The Ball Breakfast, including analysis and debate.Joe Murphy explains why penalties are tougher for goalkeepers in the modern game.Kevin Kilbane on the mental challenge of recovering from play-off disappointment.Ireland Under-21s face Kazakhstan despite qualification hopes already ending.European World Cup play-off finals preview, including Czechia vs Denmark and Bosnia vs Italy.Key talking points: Edin Dzeko's longevity, Sweden's hopes, and Kosovo chasing history.Home nations friendlies: Northern Ireland, Wales, Scotland and England all in action.Club news: Roberto De Zerbi linked with Tottenham and Mauricio Pochettino comments on Spurs.Additional updates: Ghana sack Otto Addo, Roy Hodgson's interim return, and Newcastle's backing of Eddie Howe.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster's clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o'clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Highlights from Off The Ball
THE NEWSROUND | Ireland team news from the Aviva | Snyman out for season | Spurs appoint De Zerbi

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2026 25:45


Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Arthur O'Dea for Tuesday's Newsround, while Stuey Byrne and Stephen Doyle dial in from the Aviva ahead of tonight's commentary of the international friendly between Republic of Ireland and North Macedonia. The Newsround 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.The League of Ireland is back this week and you can listen to live commentary of Drogheda United's meeting with Bohemians this Friday from 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.Jonathan Higgins will be joined in the gantry by former League of Ireland Premier Division title-winner Vinny Perth.The Champions Cup is back with a bang this week, and we will be at the Aviva Stadium with live commentary this Easter Sunday for Leinster's clash with Edinburgh in the last-16.Kick off is at half-past-5, whilst John Duggan will be in the hot-seat from 1 o'clock on Off The Ball Sunday on Newstalk and the GoLoud App.

Highlights from Off The Ball
OTB Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED: Irish World Cup dreams over | Michael Lyster RIP | Tiger Woods crash

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2026 20:31


On today's Sunday Paper Review, John Duggan is joined in studio by Roy Curtis and Alanna Cunnane to discuss the biggest stories in the back pages.Today's Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball is in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18's only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

GAA on Off The Ball
THE SATURDAY PANEL | ‘Massively in bonus territory!' | Division 3 & 4 Football Finals | LYNG, MURPHY & SHEEDY

GAA on Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2026 56:59


John Duggan is joined by ex-Carlow footballer Brendan Murphy, ex-Wexford footballer Ciarán Lyng and ex-Dublin footballer Jack Sheedy for this week's Saturday Panel, looking at today's Division 3 and 4 Football finals.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18's only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

Highlights from Off The Ball
The Racing Pod: The run up to the Grand National | Previews of Doncaster, Meydan and the Curragh | Off The Ball

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2026 39:46


John Duggan and Thom Malone are back to preview all the weekends racing action including Doncaster, Meydan and the Curragh as well as looking ahead to the Irish Grand National on Easter weekend. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

GAA on Off The Ball
"A very sad day for broadcasting" | Michael Lyster dies, age 71 | COLM O'ROURKE

GAA on Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 7:58


Colm O'Rourke joins John Duggan to reminisce on the career and life of former 'The Sunday Game' host, Michael Lyster, who died today at the age of 71. Alongside Joe Brolly and Pat Spillane, Colm was part of the regular 'punditry trio' on The Sunday Game, where Lyster provided the perfect host to referee arguments and spark debates.He will be dearly missed as a colleague and a friend, says O'Rourke.

OTB Football
UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Are Ireland prepared for penalties? | OFF THE BALL

OTB Football

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 18:14


Here is a free segment this week's Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Nadine Doherty & Philip Lanigan - here they discuss the potential for a penalty-shootout in Prague for the Republic of Ireland & Troy Parrott's journey so far!You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Highlights from Off The Ball
UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Are Ireland prepared for penalties? | OFF THE BALL

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2026 18:14


Here is a free segment this week's Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Nadine Doherty & Philip Lanigan - here they discuss the potential for a penalty-shootout in Prague for the Republic of Ireland & Troy Parrott's journey so far!You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Highlights from Off The Ball
THE SATURDAY PANEL (Unlocked): ‘It's a perfect storm for Kerry!' | Setting the stage for Prague | MARTIN & CURTIS

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2026 27:12


John Duggan is joined in studio by Tommy Martin and Roy Curtis for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on all the week's top sporting stories, and building up to what could be a historic week in Irish football!

Highlights from Off The Ball
The Racing Pod: "It was exactly how Cheltenham should be" | 5 Eye Catchers from Cheltenham | Off The Ball

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2026 42:52


John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back to review an incredible Cheltenham Festival and to preview all the upcoming action from Navan, Naas, Newbury and Limerick The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Highlights from Off The Ball
Six Nations MADNESS & a HUGE PL weekend! | THE SUNDAY NEWSROUND | OFF THE BALL

Highlights from Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2026 33:35


John Duggan is joined by Adrian Barry for this Sunday's Newsround!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

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IRELAND WIN THE TRIPLE CROWN | What's next for Farrell's men? | The Saturday Panel | OFF THE BALL

Rugby on Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2026 43:00


John Duggan is joined in studio by former Ireland Internationals Kevin McLaughlin and Alison Miller as well as Former Ireland International Mike Sherry on the line from the Aviva Stadium to react to Ireland vs Scotland in the Aviva Stadium in the Triple Crown decider.This weeks Saturday Panel is brought to you by Optimum Nutrition. We're delighted to team up with Optimum Nutrition, the world's number one performance nutrition brand, as they launch their new global campaign, The Optimum Advantage. With over 35 years at the top of performance nutrition, trusted by the world's best athletes, and a growing partnership with the IRFU, Optimum Nutrition are right at the heart of Irish Rugby.

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THE SATURDAY PANEL: ‘People were mixing up rebuilding with decline!' | Ireland surpass brave Welsh passion

Rugby on Off The Ball

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2026 62:42


Former Ireland internationals Denis Hickie and Alison Miller as well as the Irish Daily Mail's Hugh Farrelly join John Duggan for this week's Saturday Panel, reflecting on last night's Six Nations clash between Wales and Ireland, which saw the hosts victorious after a surviving a spirited Welsh performance.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball with #OptimumNutrition #IRFU #UnlockMoreYou #Rugby