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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 week's action…
Orla McElroy and Paul O'Hehir join John Duggan for the Sunday Paper Review to break down a momentous day in Irish football as goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu boycotted Ireland's Nations League fixture against Israel over the ongoing war in Gaza. The panel criticizes the FAI board and UEFA for a total absence of leadership that left young players exposed to intense political fallout and internal dressing room splits.Enjoy a short snippet of today's Sunday Paper Review. Subscribe to Off the Ball to get the full episode every Sunday, as well as around-the-clock unmissable sports content every day. The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball
John Duggan and Robbie Dowling go through the mornings sports news in Sunday's Newsround. Also, we hear from our reporter Ben Symes who's on the ground in Debrecen after a tumultuous 24 hours surrounding the Ireland vs Israel nations league fixture.
John Duggan is joined by Robbie Dowling as they run through the news from around the sporting world on a day where a decision will be made on whether the Republic of Ireland Nations League match against Israel tomorrow will go aheadThe Newsround on Off The Ball
John Duggan is back alongside Donn McClean for this week's Racing Pod, where they look ahead to all the weekend's action. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the week's action…
John Duggan is joined in studio by Vincent Hogan to discuss his new book 'The Lost Sportswriter', in which he reflects on 43 years of Irish sports journalism.
John Duggan is joined in studio by Vincent Hogan to discuss his new book 'The Lost Sportswriter', in which he reflects on 43 years of Irish sports journalism.
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week's Racing Pod, with all the latest racing news, reviews, previews and a bit of craic!The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Shane and Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the week's action…
John Duggan is joined by former Ulster Rugby player Ryan Caldwell to talk about his new book; White Lines in which Caldwell details the dark path his life went down including intense drug taking to deal with chronic pain and injury as well as time in prison and finding himself in the jungle in Columbia.If you were affected by any of the topics within this segment, you can contact the Samaritans at 116 123
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of The Racing Pod to preview all of the weekends racing action including the upcoming action at Leopardstown. We'll also get all the biggest tips and odds from William Hill's Alex Dunn. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball, with William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Shane and Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the week's action…
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Shane and Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the week's action…
Katie Taylor fought her way to retirement in Croke Park, and 83,000 people turned up to witness a farewell that felt less like a bout and more like a national celebration. Pat is joined by reporter Sarah Madden, who was in among the crowds from lunchtime as the carnival atmosphere built as well as Off the Ball's John Duggan to breaks down the unanimous-decision win over France's Flora Pili.
John Duggan is joined by Shane Hannon to digest a massive weekend of sport. They look at Katie Taylor's historic sold-out farewell fight at Croke Park against Flora Pili as she looks to bow out of a glittering career as a three-time undisputed world champion.They look at Dubliner Troy Parrott scoring a sensational winner on his home debut for Real Betis to stun Real Madrid.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
John Duggan is joined in studio by Olympians Gráinne Walsh and Adam Nolan, alongside boxing writer Kevin Burn, to celebrate the legendary career of Katie Taylor ahead of her final professional fight at a sold-out Croke Park. The panel discusses what Taylor's monumental legacy has meant for Irish sport, reflecting on her path from London 2012 gold to her undisputed world title fight tonight against France's Flora Pilly. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Speaking ahead of Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown and the Curragh on September 12th and 13th, trainer Aidan O'Brien talked to John Duggan about his success, the team around him and the upcoming Champions Weekend.Horse Racing on Off The Ball with William Hill
John Duggan is joined in studio by Olympians Gráinne Walsh and Adam Nolan, alongside boxing writer Kevin Burn, to celebrate the legendary career of Katie Taylor ahead of her final professional fight at a sold-out Croke Park. The panel discusses what Taylor's monumental legacy has meant for Irish sport, reflecting on her path from London 2012 gold to her undisputed world title fight tonight against France's Flora Pilly. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week's Racing Pod, as the sad news that Galopin des Champs has passed away is still fresh in the memories, while John also has some positive discussions around his recent visit to Aidan O'Brien's yard! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Shane and Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Shane and Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the week's action…
Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.On this episode we look back on one of the most poignant moments of the year, as John Duggan was joined by Meath legend Colm O'Rourke to pay tribute to the late, great broadcaster Michael Lyster.O'Rourke reflects on three decades alongside Lester on The Sunday Game — his calm authority, his preparation, and the way he kept control even when the studio got unruly.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Margaret Cremen and Zoe Hyde join John Duggan to discuss their historic gold medal in the women's double sculls at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam on Friday.
John Duggan is joined by Off The Ball Senior Producer Arthur O'Dea to talk about his new book; Mackey & Ring, which is a joint biography of Hurling legends Mick Mackey and Christy Ring
John Duggan and Shane Hannon were joined by Cameron Hill in his last ever Saturday Newsround as they bring you all the news from across the sporting world.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
The Racing Pod is back with John Duggan and Johnny Ward, after the news that trainer Willie Mullins has retired Galopin Des Champs! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Shane and Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the week's action…
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Shane and Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the week's action…
Joining Pat to chat through the first weekend of the new Premier League season is OTB's John Duggan.
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of the Racing Pod and this week, they talk all things City of York Stakes and the Curragh racing festivals!The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Shane and Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…
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 week's action…
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Shane and Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the week's action…
John Duggan is joined by Martina McCarthy, Strength and Conditioning coach of Irish athlete Rhasidat Adeleke following her Silver in the Women's 200m at the European Championships in Birmingham on Thursday night
John Duggan is joined in studio by Shane Hannon and Cameron Hill for this Saturday's Newsround as the European Athletics Championship continues today, with Kate O'Connor looking for more silverware following Mark English and Rhasidat Adeleke's respective medals during the week.
The Racing Pod is back with John Duggan and Johnny Ward and on this weeks agenda is previews of the Newbury and Dundalk races this Saturday as well as the Curragh on Sunday, and Sam Norris from William Hill gives us the latest on the odds for the weekend of racing. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Shane on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the weekend action…
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the week's action…
Off The Ball's John Duggan joined Ciara on The Hard Shoulder to review the week in sport and look ahead to the week's action…
Off The Ball's Gaelic Games correspondent Tommy Rooney takes you behind the scenes and inside Croke Park for the “Radio Diary of an All-Ireland Football Final' — from the pre-match chatter, to the live updates from a thrilling final as well as words with some of the people who make an All-Ireland final so special.Relive the magic of the match itself with The Football Pod in Croke Park and Armagh star Rory Grugan in studio with John Duggan, and then there's those incredible scenes as Mayo finally win their fourth All-Ireland title, a first in 75 years, as Jack Coyne delivered a speech to match the moment.Along the way there are brilliant chats from the press box and the tunnel: we hear from Croke Park stadium announcer Jerry Grogan in the players lounge, Sportsfile photographer Piaras Ó Mídheach as he captures the magic, and Mayo legend Cora Staunton in the aftermath. Gaelic Games writer Frank Roche pays homage to a special day at the end. (00:00) - 10.00am - All-Ireland final scene set(01:00) - 10.40am - Newstalk preview in studio with Pat Kenny and John Duggan.(05:00) - 11.40am - Press box previews: The Ah Ref podcast, Sportfile's Piaras O Midheach.(21:00) - 3.05pm - The Football Pod before the All-ireland final with Tommy, Paddy & James.(43:00) - 3.45pm - Live All-Ireland SFC final updates on Newstalk w/ TFP & Rory Grugan(01:05:00) - 5.10pm - Mayo win the 2026 All-Ireland, reaction with The Football Pod(01:06:00) - 5.20pm - snippets of Jack Coynes's speech as All-Ireland winning captain.(01:10:00) - 5.45pm - aftermath with Cora Staunton and Jerry Grogan in the players lounge(01:14:00) - 7:45pm - final reflections with Frank Roche as Mayo get ready to celebrate.Gaelic Football on Off The Ball is brought to you with thanks to Movember, Ahead of the Game.
The Galway races are upon us and thanks to our sponsors William Hill, the Racing Pod has travelled to Mary Mullens bar in Galway for a very special show. Joe Canning, Barry Gerraghty and Conor O'Dwyer joined John Duggan and Johnny Ward for live tips and previews along with never heard before stories and all the craic around the Galway Racing Festival. All with thanks to William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
Orla McElroy and Glenn Ryan join John Duggan for today's Sunday Paper Review.Enjoy a short snippet of today's Sunday Paper Review. Subscribe to Off the Ball to get the full episode every Sunday, as well as around-the-clock unmissable sports content every day.
John Duggan is joined in studio by Johnny Ward for a special edition of the Racing Pod as they look ahead to next week's Galway Races. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
Former Sligo dual player Finnian Cawley and Leitrim ladies footballer Charlene Tyrrell, both mental health facilitators with Movember campaign, join John Duggan for a very special Movember Panel ahead of All Ireland final day tomorrow.The Saturday Panel on Off the Ball brought to you by Movember Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.If you or anyone you know has been affected by the topics discussed in this interview, please reach out to the Samaritans: jo@samaritans.ie or call on 116 123.
John Duggan is joined by Shane Hannon & Tommy Rooney for this Sunday's Newsround, ahead of the All-Ireland Hurling final & the World Cup final!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
John Duggan is joined by ex-Limerick player Pat Ryan, ex-Galway player David Burke and ex-Tipperary player Eoin Kelly for this week's Saturday Panel, to build up to tomorrow's massive All Ireland Senior Hurling Championship final between Galway and Limerick!Hurling on Off the Ball with Applegreen - coffee, convenience, and a winning stop wherever you're headed.
John Duggan is back alongside Johnny Ward for this week's Racing Pod, where they look ahead to all the weekend's action and interview Gavin Cromwell at his stable. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
Colm Boohig & John Duggan bid farewell to Ger on his final show as colleagues & contributors of past and present pay tribute to the legendary broadcaster, that is Ger Gilroy.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.Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball