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It's another week of scintillating Premier League action, and Kathleen McNamee joins John Duggan and will o'Callaghan to talk through it all. Will Ange Postecoglou still be in the Spurs dugout by by the time they take on high-flying Nottingham Forest on Monday night?Brought to you by William Hill.To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/joinAll the perks right here: / @offtheball Have you downloaded the Off The Ball app?Search for Off The Ball app in the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de...Search for Off The Ball app in the app store if you're on iOs: https://apps.apple.com/ie/app/otb-spo...SUBSCRIBE to the Off The Ball channels:YOUTUBE | / offtheball. . TWITTER | / offtheball. . INSTAGRAM | / offtheball. .FACEBOOK | / offtheball. . WEBSITE | https://www.otbsports.com/radio...We are live on the Off The Ball app 24/7 or if you don't have the app listen on desktop: https://www.otbsports.com/radio...PODCAST the show too - we'll timestamp it for you as welliTunes: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app!Spotify: search for Off The Ball Breakfast in your app! We are wherever you get your podcastGET IN TOUCH WITH OFF THE BALL WhatsApp: get in touch on 0879180180Snapchat: add us and message the show @offtheball1Twitter: follow and tweet us @offtheball and @offtheballamTranscript
Our racing experts are back on this the weekend of the Irish Grand National. John Duggan and Johnny Ward chatted through all the upcoming races and gave their top tips and tricks for the weekend at Fairyhouse. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill, 18+ see Gamblingcare.ie
Tune in for a small portion of the Sunday Paper Review with John Duggan as this week he was joined by Dan McDonnell and Philip Lanigan, discussing Rory McIlroy's two-shot lead here heading into the final round of the Masters at Augusta.
Armagh captain Clodagh McCambridge speaks to John Duggan ahead of Saturday evening's Lidl Women's National Football League final clash with Kerry at Croke Park.
Kerry captain Aishling O'Connell speaking to John Duggan about balancing life as a member of An Garda Siochána and her football as they prepare for the League final with Armagh.
John Duggan was at the launch of the Lidl Ladies National Football League finals this week, speaking to all of the respective captains head of their respective finals.He spoke with, in order:Fermanagh captain Shannan McQuadeCork captain Sarah LeahyWexford captain Róisín MurphyGalway captain Kate GeraghtyAntrim captain Bronagh DevlinCavan captain Shauna LynchArmagh captain Clodagh McCambridgeKerry captain Aishling O'Connell Saturday April 12 – Croke Park, Dublin Division 2 – Cork v Galway; 3pmDivision 1 – Armagh v Kerry; 5pm Sunday April 13Division 3 – Cavan v Wexford; Integral GAA Grounds, Drogheda, 2pm Division 4 – Antrim v Fermanagh; St. Tiernach's Park, Clones, 3pm
This is Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Graham Hunter looked back on an incredible night in the Champions League for both Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. John Duggan helped set the table for today's start of The Masters. Former Sligo captain Neil Ewing joins to talk about the weekend's Gaelic football action and the U20 Championship. And a very special edition of 'You Had To Be There' came from Diarmuid Lyng. But this morning's Bite takes in our chat with Graham, and the impact made by Luis Enrique at PSG - particularly since the turn of the year. And then we look at the impact of Gaelic football's new rules on the U20 Championship with Neil Ewing. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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
This is Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Graham Hunter looked back on an incredible night in the Champions League for both Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain. John Duggan helped set the table for today's start of The Masters. Former Sligo captain Neil Ewing joins to talk about the weekend's Gaelic football action and the U20 Championship. And a very special edition of 'You Had To Be There' came from Diarmuid Lyng. But this morning's Bite takes in our chat with Graham, and the impact made by Luis Enrique at PSG - particularly since the turn of the year. And then we look at the impact of Gaelic football's new rules on the U20 Championship with Neil Ewing. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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
It was John Duggan and Shane Hannon on the Newsround, paying tribute to the late great Mick O'Dwyer as he was laid to rest today in his native Kerry.
Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon and John Duggan are in for this week's Who You Got? where they look ahead to the weekend's football action, including Friday afternoon's clash between Greece and the Republic of Ireland!Who You Got? w/ William Hill Ireland.
John Duggan and Thom Malone are back for The Racing Pod to preview this weekends Grand National. They'll go through all their tips for the weekend and they dived into their personal favourite National memories. To hear the full episode, subscribe at offtheball.com/join . The Racing Pod on Off The Ball, with William Hill.
Johnny Ward is in for John Duggan this week, and he is joined by the racing aficionado himself Thom Malone to look at all the weekend's races. They are also joined by Sam Norris from William Hill.The Racing Pod with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
John Duggan and Shane Hannon spoke on Saturday's Newsround after news of the passing of legendary boxer George Foreman at the age of 76.They also paid tribute to F1 great Eddie Jordan, who died earlier this week, and discussed which teams do and don't necessarily want to play in an Allianz League final.
Aer Lingus ambassador and 42-cap Ireland international Linda Djougang speaks with John Duggan on the eve of the Women's Six Nations, with a crucial clash in Belfast against France first up on Saturday.Rugby on Off The Ball w/ Bank Of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting
John Duggan is back with us after a week of Cheltenham Racing along with Johnny Ward to give us their thoughts and reflections on the week of festival racing. As well as that, they'll get into the upcoming cards at Naas and Navan as flats racing begins!To hear all this and more, make sure to subscribe at offtheball.com/join The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill, see Gamblingcare.ie
This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy was in the co-presenter's chair alongside Shane Hannon this morning, and they were joined by both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan to help look ahead to Ireland's game away to Italy. Ex-Ireland full-back Chris Hughton walked us down memory lane with the 35th anniversary of Italia 90 on the horizon. We previewed day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival with OTB's John Duggan. And we looked back at Manchester United's Europa League win over Real Sociedad with Daniel Harris. But this morning's Bite takes us first to Cagliari, Palermo, Genoa and Rome with Chris Hughton. Then we preview Italy-Ireland with Ronan O'Gara, and Alan Quinlan discusses those Jack Crowley links to Leicester. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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
This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. Former Republic of Ireland winger Keith Treacy was in the co-presenter's chair alongside Shane Hannon this morning, and they were joined by both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan to help look ahead to Ireland's game away to Italy. Ex-Ireland full-back Chris Hughton walked us down memory lane with the 35th anniversary of Italia 90 on the horizon. We previewed day 4 of the Cheltenham Festival with OTB's John Duggan. And we looked back at Manchester United's Europa League win over Real Sociedad with Daniel Harris. But this morning's Bite takes us first to Cagliari, Palermo, Genoa and Rome with Chris Hughton. Then we preview Italy-Ireland with Ronan O'Gara, and Alan Quinlan discusses those Jack Crowley links to Leicester. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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
Gold Cup Day is finally here and Thom Malone and John Duggan are here with us once again to preview the last day of the Cheltenham racing festival!Horse Racing on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill
It's the final day of 2025 Cheltenham Festival as the race opens with the JCB Triumph Hurdle. John Duggan previews the day ahead of the highly anticipated Gold Cup.
This is Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show we looked ahead to Ireland's Six Nations game away to Italy with former Azzurri back turned truck driver, Mirco Bergamasco. Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival was previewed from Prestbury Park by John Duggan. Leitrim senior men's football manager Steven Poacher chats about his first season in charge of the team. And we were joined by European Indoor gold medalist Sarah Healy following her sensational 3000m victory. And that's where we take this morning's Bite, as Ger and Colm catch up with Healy. But first, Mirco Bergamasco gives his view of this Saturday's game in Rome. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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
The much vaunted sports writer John Feinstein died on Thursday at the relatively young age of 69. He leaves behind a legacy as one of the best authors in his field, with a string of critically acclaimed books carrying his name. In December of 2006, he joined Off The Ball to discuss one of those titles, 'A Good Walk Spoiled', which captured a year on the PGA Tour pre-Tiger. Following that, from the depths of Covid, OTB's John Duggan shares why he sees 'A Good Walk Spoiled' as one of his favourite ever sports books.Another of John Feinstein's books 'A Season On The Brink', which covered the fiery Bob Knight and his Indiana Hoosiers basketball team was captured in a conversation on Off The Ball from February 2008.
This is Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show we looked ahead to Ireland's Six Nations game away to Italy with former Azzurri back turned truck driver, Mirco Bergamasco. Day 3 of the Cheltenham Festival was previewed from Prestbury Park by John Duggan. Leitrim senior men's football manager Steven Poacher chats about his first season in charge of the team. And we were joined by European Indoor gold medalist Sarah Healy following her sensational 3000m victory. And that's where we take this morning's Bite, as Ger and Colm catch up with Healy. But first, Mirco Bergamasco gives his view of this Saturday's game in Rome. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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
It's day three of Cheltenham and Thom Malone is back with John Duggan and Johnny Ward (when his internet connection allowed it!) today as Ireland look to continue their winning ways at Cheltenham. The Cheltenham Show on Off The Ball with William Hill
This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, journalist Philippe Auclair reflected on a breathless night of Champions League action at Anfield. John Duggan joined us from a snowy Presbury Park ahead of day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival. OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton predicted the Ireland XV that will start their Six Nations finale against Italy on Saturday. And we spoke to Donald McRae about his excellent new boxing book 'The Last Bell'. And it's there we take our Bite, as Donald discusses his latest book. And first, a sample of Philippe's view of PSG's win over Liverpool. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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
This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, journalist Philippe Auclair reflected on a breathless night of Champions League action at Anfield. John Duggan joined us from a snowy Presbury Park ahead of day 2 of the Cheltenham Festival. OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton predicted the Ireland XV that will start their Six Nations finale against Italy on Saturday. And we spoke to Donald McRae about his excellent new boxing book 'The Last Bell'. And it's there we take our Bite, as Donald discusses his latest book. And first, a sample of Philippe's view of PSG's win over Liverpool. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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
Thom Malone is joined by John Duggan live from Cheltenham to look ahead to day two of the racing festival.The Racing Pod w/ William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
As the Cheltenham Festival continues we chat to Off the Ball's John Duggan with all the winners and looks ahead to more exciting races.
Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we were honoured to be joined by European Athletics bronze medalist, Kate O'Connor. We continued our inquest into Saturday's Six Nations defeat to France with Mike Sherry. John Duggan set the table for the first day of the Cheltenham Festival. Newstalk's Jess Kelly joined us to discuss her involvement in the Vhi Women's Mini Marathon, which is supporting the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.And Football Pod host Tommy Rooney provided the latest update on his Football Power Rankings.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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
Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we were honoured to be joined by European Athletics bronze medalist, Kate O'Connor. We continued our inquest into Saturday's Six Nations defeat to France with Mike Sherry. John Duggan set the table for the first day of the Cheltenham Festival. Newstalk's Jess Kelly joined us to discuss her involvement in the Vhi Women's Mini Marathon, which is supporting the Dublin Rape Crisis Centre.And Football Pod host Tommy Rooney provided the latest update on his Football Power Rankings.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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
Join Thom Malone as he chats to John Duggan and Johnny Ward about the first day of Cheltenham.The Racing Pod w/ William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
Legendary jockey AP McCoy spoke with John Duggan in the build up to the Cheltenham Festival, which gets underway officially on Monday!The Racing Pod w/ William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
John Duggan, Shane Hannon and Ann-Marie Donelan were on Sunday's Newsround talking through the biggest stories of the day.
John Duggan is joined by Nora Stapleton, Women in Sport Lead with Sport Ireland; Bethany Carson is the Women in Sport Manager at Sport Ireland and a former Irish International Swimmer; Phelim Macken, Sports Coordinator at Limerick Local Sports Partnership and coach of teenage girls teams for this week's Saturday Panel focusing women in sport.
John Duggan is joined by Nora Stapleton, Women in Sport Lead with Sport Ireland; Bethany Carson is the Women in Sport Manager at Sport Ireland and a former Irish International Swimmer; Phelim Macken, Sports Coordinator at Limerick Local Sports Partnership and coach of teenage girls teams for this week's Saturday Panel focusing women in sport.
Johnny Ward and John Duggan are back for this week's Racing Pod, as they look ahead to the Cheltenham Festival next month, as excitement is starting to build! The Racing Pod w/ William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
On an emotional episode of The Racing Pod, John Duggan and Johnny Ward were joined by JJ Slevin who paid a beautiful tribute to fellow jockey and friend Michael O'Sullivan. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. See gamblingcare.ie
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back with another look at this weekend's racing and all the top stories from the sport.The Racing Pod with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
Ex-Dublin goalkeeper John O'Leary joins John Duggan to mourn the passing of legendary Dub Paddy Cullen, who passed away during the week.
John Duggan and Johnny Ward bring you the latest update on Michael O'Sullivan following a serious fall at Thurles.The Racing Pod with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
John Duggan is joined by Johnny Ward and Jane Mangan to look ahead to a bumper weekend of racing across Ireland and the UK.Who will be Johnny Ward's Charity Bet this week?The Racing Pod on Off the Ball with William Hill
On the OTB Saturday Newsround this afternoon in studio were John Duggan, Shane Hannon and Cameron Hill discussing all the very latest goings-on in the world of sport.
John Duggan and Johnny Ward bring you all this weekend's best racing tips and tricks. The Racing Pod with William Hill18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
John Duggan, Ann-Marie Donelan & Adrian Barry bring you this Sunday's Newsround!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
Welcome to Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.This morning on the show, Republic of Ireland legend Andy Reid discussed the rise of his current employers, Nottingham Forest.The Irish Daily Mail's Rugby Correspondent Rory Keane ran the rule over the Ireland Six Nations squad.And the first 'You Had To Be There' of 2025 comes via Sarah O'Donovan.But this morning's Breakfast Bite looks back on last night's North London derby. First up, Colm, Kathleen and Arthur ponder if Arsenal have the goals in them to sustain a title challenge, and then Tottenham fan John Duggan licks his wounds as he wonders what are Spurs supposed to be.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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
Welcome to Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.This morning on the show, Republic of Ireland legend Andy Reid discussed the rise of his current employers, Nottingham Forest.The Irish Daily Mail's Rugby Correspondent Rory Keane ran the rule over the Ireland Six Nations squad.And the first 'You Had To Be There' of 2025 comes via Sarah O'Donovan.But this morning's Breakfast Bite looks back on last night's North London derby. First up, Colm, Kathleen and Arthur ponder if Arsenal have the goals in them to sustain a title challenge, and then Tottenham fan John Duggan licks his wounds as he wonders what are Spurs supposed to be.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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
As horse racing returns this weekend, Johnny Ward and John Duggan look ahead to all the action across the weekend, as well as preview some of the horses to look out for at Cheltenham in March.The Racing Pod with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
The Racing Pod is back for another week and on today's episode John Duggan and Johnny Ward will look back over all the racing action from Christmas, as well as looking ahead to the action in Cork this Saturday and Sunday's card in Naas. To listen to the full racing pod, sign up on Offtheball.com/join The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. See Gamblingcare.ie
It was John Duggan, Shane Hannon and Cameron Hill in studio for the Saturday Newsround on Off The Ball.
John Duggan and Thom Malone team up for this week's edition of The Racing Pod, as Thom brings you this weeks Charity Bet, as well as preview of this Sunday's racing at Navan. Alex Dunn from William Hill joins the lads to offer some of the best odds ahead of the weekend.Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ieTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week's Racing Pod, as John brings you interviews from the 2024 HRI Awards evening this week, including Willie Mullins, Gerry Keane and more! Johnny and Sam Norris also talk through this week's Charity Bet. The Racing Pod with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie