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It would have been great to be waking up this morning with a ticket to Brazil but overall it's been a time of growth and exceeding expectations for Carla Ward and her Ireland side. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to reflect on both the defeat to the French in the final qualifying game of Group A but also the Nations League campaign as a whole.
It would have been great to be waking up this morning with a ticket to Brazil but overall it's been a time of growth and exceeding expectations for Carla Ward and her Ireland side. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to reflect on both the defeat to the French in the final qualifying game of Group A but also the Nations League campaign as a whole.
It was another successful night in Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Ireland as they saw off the Dutch in a thrilling game. With automatic qualification for Brazil 2027 now a possibility, Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan, Scarlett Herron and Emma Carroll to reflect on the night and look ahead to the big game against France on Tuesday.Republic of Ireland Football on Off The Ball with Cadbury #CadburySupporterAndAHalf
It was another successful night in Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Ireland as they saw off the Dutch in a thrilling game. With automatic qualification for Brazil 2027 now a possibility, Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan, Scarlett Herron and Emma Carroll to reflect on the night and look ahead to the big game against France on Tuesday.Republic of Ireland Football on Off The Ball with Cadbury #CadburySupporterAndAHalf
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
It's been a big couple of weeks for Irish players in their respective leagues but all eyes are on Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday as Carla Ward's side look to take some points off their Dutch opponents. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look ahead to that game as well as the news of Katie McCabe and Lily Agg completing two interesting moves.The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.
It's been a big couple of weeks for Irish players in their respective leagues but all eyes are on Páirc Uí Chaoimh on Friday as Carla Ward's side look to take some points off their Dutch opponents. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look ahead to that game as well as the news of Katie McCabe and Lily Agg completing two interesting moves.
Lyon proved why they are one of the great European sides with a confident display against Arsenal which saw last season's champions drop out of the Champions League while Birmingham and Crystal Palace both secured their place in the Women's Super League after an exciting final day of the WSL2.Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look at a packed weekend of football and transfer news as some of the WSL's big names announced their intentions for the coming season.The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.
A big week for Arsenal in the Champions League as they look to go for back-to-back finals. Manchester City falter (slightly) in their title bid and Manchester United question their future. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan to reflect on the final days of the WSL and the Champions League.The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.
A big week for Arsenal in the Champions League as they look to go for back-to-back finals. Manchester City falter (slightly) in their title bid and Manchester United question their future. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan to reflect on the final days of the WSL and the Champions League.The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.
It was a successful window for Ireland as they walked away with six points in their journey to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil next summer.Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to reflect on the two games. The crew discuss the brilliant individual performances as well as the overall squad's development under Carla Ward.The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.
Ireland took a massive step forward in their bid to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil with a 3-2 win against Poland in Gdansk.Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to examine how Ireland managed to put Carla Ward's pleas for consistency into action and what needs to be done this week to ensure similar scenes in the Aviva this weekend.The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.
Ireland are set to face Poland in their bid to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron to look at what Ireland should expect from the Polish side and where Carla Ward's side might find some weaknesses. The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.
Ireland are set to face Poland in their bid to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron to look at what Ireland should expect from the Polish side and where Carla Ward's side might find some weaknesses. The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.
Carla Ward announces her team for the Poland games in what was a massive weekend in the WSL as well.Scarlett Herron joins Kathleen McNamee to chat about it all.The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams.
There was plenty to discuss on this week's podcast between FIFA's new policy to bring more women into coaching positions, a brilliant weekend of action in the LOIW and some sensational scores from Bunny Shaw and Chloe Kelly.Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to debate all this and plenty more.The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. Paint March Green with Cadbury.Listen to live coverage of the Republic of Ireland's crucial World Cup Qualifier Play-off with Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne this Thursday at 7 o'clock on Off The Ball on Newstalk and the GoLoud App. Eoin Sheahan will be broadcasting live from the stadium ahead of kick off at 7-45pm, where he will be joined by a range of special guests.
It was a busy weekend as Chelsea claimed the League Cup, both Merseyside teams got big wins and (most importantly we might say in COYGIG Towers) the league returned here.Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan to reflect on the bumper weekend.The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. Paint March Green with Cadbury.
It was a busy weekend as Chelsea claimed the League Cup, both Merseyside teams got big wins and (most importantly we might say in COYGIG Towers) the league returned here.Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan to reflect on the bumper weekend.The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. Paint March Green with Cadbury.
Ireland may have walked away with no points but the scoreline doesn't tell the full story of this international window. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the highs and the lows of the last week.They also look at the new FAI Strategy launched this week and return to their old favourite topic of why an U23s squad is so important for the development of the senior national side.The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. Paint March Green With Cadbury
Ireland may have walked away with no points but the scoreline doesn't tell the full story of this international window. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss the highs and the lows of the last week.They also look at the new FAI Strategy launched this week and return to their old favourite topic of why an U23s squad is so important for the development of the senior national side.The COYGIG Pod with Cadbury, a proud sponsor of the Republic of Ireland football teams. Paint March Green With Cadbury
Kathleen McNamee provides reaction to Ireland's defeat away to the Netherlands last night.With thanks to Cadbury's.
OTB's Kathleen McNamee caught up with 3 of the Republic of Ireland WNT's stars following a heartbreaking defeat to The Netherlands in Utrecht on Saturday night. Firstly hear from Anna Patten, who got fouled in the build-up to the penalty that gave the Girls in Green their only goal of the match. Then hear from Caitlin Hayes as she reflects on a 'gutting' defeat and lastly hear from Amber Barrett who sees the positive side as the team looks to bounce back and stay in Group A of the Nations League.Republic of Ireland football on Off The Ball with Cadbury | #PaintMarchGreen #CadburySupporterAndAHalf
John Duggan is joined on the line by Kathleen McNamee live from Utrecht as she previews tonight's 2027 World Cup Qualifier between The Netherlands and the Republic of Ireland. The Girls in Green will look to bounce back from their loss against France in Tallaght on Tuesday as they face the 11th best team in the world in the Stadion Galgenwaard. Republic of Ireland football on Off The Ball with Cadbury | #PaintMarchGreen #CadburySupporterAndAHalf
Off The Ball, in partnership with Guinness 0.0 gave two Arsenal super fans the trip of a lifetime to the Emirates Stadium! Eoin Sheahan and Kathleen McNamee travelled with competition winners Maire and Mark for Arsenal vs Brentford and Arsenal Women vs Liverpool last December. From pitch side to the Guinness bar and chats with club legends Dave O'Leary and Louise Quinn, they got the full, exclusive experience of an Arsenal game day. A huge thanks to Arsenal and Guinness Ireland for making it possible!
Off The Ball, in partnership with Guinness 0.0 gave two Arsenal super fans the trip of a lifetime to the Emirates Stadium! Eoin Sheahan and Kathleen McNamee travelled with competition winners Maire and Mark for Arsenal vs Brentford and Arsenal Women vs Liverpool last December. From pitch side to the Guinness bar and chats with club legends Dave O'Leary and Louise Quinn, they got the full, exclusive experience of an Arsenal game day. A huge thanks to Arsenal and Guinness Ireland for making it possible!
Kathleen McNamee was joined by Chris McDermott & Neil Hoey from the Irish Amputee Football Association to chat about their goals in football and the future of amputee football in Ireland. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0
Ireland's all important World Cup qualifiers are nearly upon us and Carla Ward has released the squad that she feels can put up a fight against France and Netherlands. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look at what potential this squad has over the coming weeks.They also look back on a weekend of Women's Super League action that was full of goals and discuss whether the ever-changing relegation battle just got a little easier to predict.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
Hey everybody, it's a new week and we have a Monday Newsround coming up for you all. Eoin Sheahan, Kathleen McNamee, and Stephen Doyle will bring you through the biggest sports news stories of the past couple days, in football, rugby, GAA, and more.
Arsenal's victory against Manchester City may have come as a surprise but it's all but a little stutter in Andrée Jergletz's side's run to the Women's Super League title. Meanwhile, Chelsea have shown their commitment to Sonia Bompastor with a contract until 2030 and several interesting results at the bottom of the table sees a change in the relegation spot. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan to discuss this and plenty more on this week's episode of the podcast. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
Arsenal's victory against Manchester City may have come as a surprise but it's all but a little stutter in Andrée Jergletz's side's run to the Women's Super League title. Meanwhile, Chelsea have shown their commitment to Sonia Bompastor with a contract until 2030 and several interesting results at the bottom of the table sees a change in the relegation spot.Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan to discuss this and plenty more on this week's episode of the podcast.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
It's been a dramatic couple of days of football as the transfer deadline day approached, Arsenal oversaw Corinthians in an entertaining inaugural women's Champions Cup and Manchester City showed exactly the sort of grit they have in a complete demolition of Chelsea.Kathleen McNamee and Scarlett Herron sat down to discuss it all as well as some potentially interesting moves for Katie McCabe at the end of the season.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
It's been a dramatic couple of days of football as the transfer deadline day approached, Arsenal oversaw Corinthians in an entertaining inaugural women's Champions Cup and Manchester City showed exactly the sort of grit they have in a complete demolition of Chelsea.Kathleen McNamee and Scarlett Herron sat down to discuss it all as well as some potentially interesting moves for Katie McCabe at the end of the season.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan to chat through a weekend which saw Manchester City fly nine points ahead in the Women's Super League while the bottom four saw some interesting results in what is turning into an intriguing relegation race. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan to chat through a weekend which saw Manchester City fly nine points ahead in the Women's Super League while the bottom four saw some interesting results in what is turning into an intriguing relegation race.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Kelly Brady to take a look back at her incredible season last year with Athlone FC and her recent move to Crystal Palace F.C. Women to play in the WSL 2. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Kelly Brady to take a look back at her incredible season last year with Athlone FC and her recent move to Crystal Palace F.C. Women to play in the WSL 2.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
We have an Extended Newsround for you all this Monday evening! Join Mick McCarthy, Kathleen McNamee, and Stephen Doyle as they run through the biggest stories from over the weekend, including the crazy scenes between Senegal and Morocco in the AFCON final, Thomas Frank's tenure at Tottenham which looks to be coming to an end, and an injury update on Hugo Keenan
On a very special Nollaig Na mBan edition of Off The Ball Sunday, Eve Conway is joined firstly by OTB's own Kathleen McNamee to bring you the latest from the FA Cup as there has already been shocks, great goals and classics so far in the 3rd round.~The Football Hour on Off The Ball is presented by William Hill
On a very special Nollaig Na mBan edition of Off The Ball Sunday, Eve Conway and Kathleen McNamee are joined by former Republic of Ireland International Louise Quinn joins the show to talk all things football including a breakdown of the current landscape of the WSL since retiring from the game in the Summer. The Football Hour on Off The Ball is presented by William Hill
Kathleen McNamee was joined by Fiona Murtagh ahead of the Olympic Ireland Awards to discuss being nominated for Allianz Female Athlete of the Year after what has been an interesting time for the rower who has mixed up her disciplines and found a new love for the sport.Off The Ball are the official media partners for the Olympic Ireland Awards.
Irish Paralympian Josephine Healion joins Kathleen McNamee in studio for this week's Settle In to discuss her journey from overcoming a visual impairment diagnosis to representing Ireland in cycling events at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games. Settle In on Off The Ball with Guinness 0.0.
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron to reflect on an epic month for the Irish men and women and dream about the possibility of back-to-back World Cup summers. They also look at an important weekend in the Women's Super League which saw United, Arsenal and Chelsea falter while Man City confirmed their title aspirations.The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Dublin hurler James Madden and two-time Olympian Michelle Finn to chat about how they're developing their businesses while also balancing busy sports careers with the help of the Local Enterprise Office. To find out more about the programme visit: www.LocalEnterprise.ie/Sport The Entrepreneurs in Sport Panel on Off The Ball Is brought to you by The Local Enterprises Offices
As part of Off The Ball's partnership with the Olympic Ireland Awards, Kathleen McNamee sat down with Irish sailor Eve McMahon who is up for Sport Ireland's Rising Star award. Eve has had a stellar year which saw her claim gold in the LA Grand Slam. She talked about how she is dealing with the pressure of being a rising star of Irish sport, what it's like out on the water and the general success Irish sailing has enjoyed.Off The Ball and Olympics Ireland also want to hear from YOU in these awards. To vote for the awards follow this link and stay tuned for exclusive interviews with the winners on Dec. 6th: https://olympicsportawards.com/.
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan as they reflect on Ireland's Nations League A draw and how things could have been worse as well as looking at an entertaining weekend in the Women's Super League. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to discuss a weekend which saw former England No. 1 Mary Earps cause waves with her new autobiography, which laid bare how her relationship deteriorated with England manager Sarina Wiegman and her feelings about her fellow national goalkeeper Hannah Hampton. The crew also looked at how the simultaneous kickoffs are going down with fans as well as reflecting on a packed weekend of football. The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
Former Republic of Ireland international Julie-Ann Russell joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the line - alongside OTB's Kathleen McNamee - the morning after Ireland (just) overcame Belgium to achieve promotion to Nations League A!Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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
Former Republic of Ireland women's manager Sue Ronan and Off The Ball's own Kathleen McNamee join Colm and Keith this morning to look ahead to Ireland v Belgium tonight at the AvivaOff The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look ahead to Ireland's important Nations League playoffs against Belgium. Can Ireland cope without Courtney Brosnan? Who is going to fill that midfield? Why doesn't Karen know who Belters Only are? The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland's Women's National Team.#CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland
#COYGIG host, Kathleen McNamee, is in with Eoin to break down Carla Ward's latest Ireland Women's National Team squad, which was announced today ahead of Ireland's UEFA Nations League Promotion/Relegation play-off with Belgium. They also touch on the FAI Cup Final coming up this weekend where Athlone Town and star striker, Kelly Brady, take on Bohemians in their chase for the double. #Football on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.