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We are back this week in the National Museum of Ireland, Archaeology, on Kildare Street, in Dublin City centre, which is open 7 days a week and free to the public. We are joined by Maeve Sikora, Keeper of Irish Antiquities, and Assistant Keeper Matt Seaver. In addition to chatting more about the Words on the Wave exhibition, Maeve and Matt tell us about their jobs preserving Irish material heritage and culture and many of the cool artefacts the public can view in the museum including the Ardagh Chalice, the Faddan More Psalter, the Springmount tablets, the Tara brooch and some of the precious items on display from medieval Clonard.The Words on the Wave exhibition is running May 30th to Oct 24th. For more details see https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Exhibitions/Words-on-the-Wave-Ireland-and-St-Gallen-in-Early-MExhibition Advisors: Dáibhí Ó Cróinín, Cornel Dora, Philipp Lenz, John Gillis, Bernard Meehan, Raghnall Ó Floinn, Pádraig Ó Macháin, Timothy O'Neill.Lending Institutions: Stiftsbibliotek St. Gallen; L'abbaye de Saint Maurice d'Agaune; Cork Public Museum.Lead Partners: Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport; Office of Public Works.Supporting Partners: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; The Embassy of Switzerland in Ireland; The Embassy of Ireland to Switzerland; The Houses of the Oireachtas, The Discovery Programme; The Inks and Skins Project, Department of Modern Irish, University of Cork; The Royal Irish Academy; The School of Genetics and Microbiology, Trinity College Dublin; The School of Archaeology, University College Dublin; National Monuments Service, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Department of Archaeology, University College Cork; Transport Infrastructure Ireland; Limerick County Council; Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit; Archaeology Plan; Courtney Deery Archaeology; Icon Archaeology; Archaeology Management Solutions; Vikingeskibmuseet, Roskilde; The Hunt Museum, Limerick; Eureka Secondary School (Kells, Co. Meath); Flade Klosterschulhaus (St. Gallen); Gallen Community School (Ferbane, Co. Offaly); Coláiste Muire (Ballymote, Co. Sligo).Expert Assistance: Edward Bourke, Daniel Bradley, Sadbh Carrick, Ian Doyle, James Eogan, Silvio Frigg, Fenella G. France, Anna Hoffman, Pádraig Ó Macháin, Pierre-Alain Mariaux, Ursula Mattenberger, Valeria Marriangeli, Griffin Murray, TImothy O'Neill, John Sheehan and Andrew Woods.Replicas: Potted History; Laura Quinn Design; John Nicholl; Brendan O'Neill.Regular episodes every two weeks (on a Friday)Email: medievalirishhistory@gmail.comProducer: Tiago Veloso SilvaSupported by Maynooth University, especially the International Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage, the Dept of Early Irish, the Dept of Music, the Dept of History, & Taighde Éireann/Research Ireland.Views expressed are the speakers' own.

A former Clare intercounty player says the experience Clare will have gained from their Division 2 League campaign will stand to Clare in the latter stages of the championship. Clare go to Chadwicks Wexford Park on Sunday looking to secure a home quarter final with a win. Both sides are already guaranteed a place in the last eight courtesy of impressive wins over Offaly in their previous outings. Clare FM analyst, Ann Marie Callinan, says the games against quality opposition will give Graham Shine's an edge.

Paul Corry, Mark Langdon and Tony O'Donoghue preview Ireland v Luxembourg and look at some other international football stories; Garry Cahill talks to Shane and Ruby about Gauff's and Alcaraz's championship wins in the French Open, plus Declan Quigley looks at the future of Irish F2 driver Alex Dunne! Game On.

Cliodhna Kellegher from Banagher, Co. Offaly, got in touch with us to tell us about an unusual occurrence where a resident pair of Robins have taken a real fancy to the slug pellets that she puts out.

* Ladies v Armagh * Minors All Ireland Final heartbreak * Celtic Challenge v Laois * Camogs ready for Offaly test * Meath V Kerry * Lottos * Talking Points *

A small amount of games this weekend but bigger importance.Matthew is joined by Liam White and Seamus Brady to discuss the action.Games discussed are Limerick v Cork, Kilkenny v Galway, Kildare v Laois, Dublin v Kilkenny, Clare v Limerick, Westmeath v Laois, Offaly v New York, Meath v Armagh and Waterford v Dublin.Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/gaelicstatsman?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYd2am-EoJ2FU7zRIYLqL8d-EKffAPfeoFmwSqFc5vtFVs96XMRbFYvg44_aem_AZXKYrtoWgk3-R90O49ZjXLlFWtpahdo9ZrFUVPUzHrDU_ZEsnLw5QmERoPoJKNRy_qCLLB6GqYrdNx5TEQ_MGUQSponsored by Capture Athletics: https://capture-athletics.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZaXrEurgmCsDtMcytZceOqCt8ECqw3zZFPW3hxCpIA4Z_QSlB4VlMvLSw_aem_AZXN9yURzDB57ZIudwGV-00rwzPctX4_01lu-fneo7sPCQg6nBWaV795Z-YcvVAQg-fX0T5jVefckbqHaBvIcHT3

Jerry spoke to Michael Brosnan who is unhappy with the Kerry/ Meath game scheduled for June 14th being played in Glenisk O’Connor Park in Tullamore. He believes it’s unfair as Kerry supporters have to travel much further to get to Offaly compared to fans from the Royal County.

*This podcast is sponsored by AXA Farm Insurance.Charles O'Donnell, Francess McDonnell, Breifne O'Brien and Maitiú Monaghan bring you the biggest stories of the week in Irish agriculture from Agriland, which this week includes:Agriculture and Climate Change Conference;20 EU agri ministers defend two-pillar CAP;Latest on beef prices;Report outlines climate change risk to agriculture;Fines for not disclosing vet medicine withdrawal;Common cranes return to Offaly bog.Don't forget to rate, review and follow The Farming Week, Agriland's weekly review of Irish agriculture, and visit Agriland.ie for more. 

This week, we recap all the action from the Spanish Grand Prix, including Verstappen's moves on George Russell, Nico Rosberg's honesty and Lewis Hamilton's post race interview.We also look at the current drivers and constructors standings and make our predictions for the championship thus far. Can anyone catch McLaren?And we discuss the whopper performance from Irish F2 star Alex Dunne, following a rocky two weeks for the Offaly driver.Join your hosts Elaine & Ronan for this week's episode, and drop us a follow to stay up to date.Our Socials:Instagram: @whatstrendingF1Twitter / X: @TrendingF1PodElaine: @elainepower_Ronan: @ronanhutch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Offaly Manager Johnny Kelly is the special guest this week on Hurling Chat with Sean and Niall. Johnny looks back on the year Offaly had, the importance of staying in the Liam McCarthy Cup, the life of an Inter County Manager and the format of the Championship, amongst other things. Johnny also looks forward to the Provincial Finals this weekend, and he backs Galway to perform well in their clash with favourites Kilkenny.

This week Matt Seaver, Assistant Keeper of Irish Antiquities and Dr Diarmuid Ó Riain, curatorial researcher, welcomed us in to the National Museum of Ireland, Kildare St. to see the unique new exhibition: Words on the Wave. This is an incredible display of precious manuscripts from the Abbey of St Gall, Switzerland — some returning to Ireland for the first time in 1000 years — alongside spectacular objects from the Irish world from which they emerged. Running May 30th to Oct 24th. For more details see https://www.museum.ie/en-IE/Museums/Archaeology/Exhibitions/Words-on-the-Wave-Ireland-and-St-Gallen-in-Early-MExhibition Advisors: Dáibhí Ó Cróinín, Cornel Dora, Philipp Lenz, John Gillis, Bernard Meehan, Raghnall Ó Floinn, Pádraig Ó Macháin, Timothy O'Neill.Lending Institutions: Stiftsbibliotek St. Gallen; L'abbaye de Saint Maurice d'Agaune; Cork Public Museum.Lead Partners: Department of Arts, Media, Communications, Culture and Sport; Office of Public Works.Supporting Partners: Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; The Embassy of Switzerland in Ireland; The Embassy of Ireland to Switzerland; The Houses of the Oireachtas, The Discovery Programme; The Inks and Skins Project, Department of Modern Irish, University of Cork; The Royal Irish Academy; The School of Genetics and Microbiology, Trinity College Dublin; The School of Archaeology, University College Dublin; National Monuments Service, Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage; Department of Archaeology, University College Cork; Transport Infrastructure Ireland; Limerick County Council; Archaeological Consultancy Services Unit; Archaeology Plan; Courtney Deery Archaeology; Icon Archaeology; Archaeology Management Solutions; Vikingeskibmuseet, Roskilde; The Hunt Museum, Limerick; Eureka Secondary School (Kells, Co. Meath); Flade Klosterschulhaus (St. Gallen); Gallen Community School (Ferbane, Co. Offaly); Coláiste Muire (Ballymote, Co. Sligo).Expert Assistance: Edward Bourke, Daniel Bradley, Sadbh Carrick, Ian Doyle, James Eogan, Silvio Frigg, Fenella G. France, Anna Hoffman, Pádraig Ó Macháin, Pierre-Alain Mariaux, Ursula Mattenberger, Valeria Marriangeli, Griffin Murray, TImothy O'Neill, John Sheehan and Andrew Woods.Replicas: Potted History; Laura Quinn Design; John Nicholl; Brendan O'Neill.Regular episodes every two weeks (on a Friday)Email: medievalirishhistory@gmail.comProducer: Tiago Veloso SilvaSupported by Maynooth University, especially the International Centre for Irish Cultural Heritage, the Dept of Early Irish, the Dept of Music, the Dept of History, & Taighde Éireann/Research Ireland.Views expressed are the speakers' own.

Nigerian-born, Offaly-raised singer Tolü Makay joins Sean to share her journey from church choirs to viral fame. A soulful artist and mental health advocate, she opens up about leaving the corporate world to follow her passion—and what future success truly looks like.

This week we have an exclusive interview with the woman at the centre of the Offaly debacle. Bringing our whirlwind week of roasting on the road to a close.If there are any local dramas or oddities that you'd like us to investigate in your town, drop Mark a DM on Instagram @mehiganmark

On this episode of The Sideline Live, Orla Keeling sits down with Irish boxer Gráinne Walsh for a powerful conversation on identity, mindset, and the craft of elite performance.From her early days in Offaly sport to competing on the international stage, Gráinne opens up about the moments that shaped her — both in and out of the ring. We explore the psychology of pressure, details that make a smart fighter, the nuances of preparation, and the resilience needed to keep showing up. Heart, hard work, and a whole lot of honesty from one of Ireland's top athletes! Find Gráinne here: https://www.instagram.com/w_grainne/ Follow The Sideline Live Social Media channels: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/thesidelinelive⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/thesidelinelive/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Recorded using Samson Q2 microphone, Edited using GarageBandIntro music, Watered Eyes by a talented Irish artist, Dillon Ward check him out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ . If you are looking to set up your own podcast get in touch with the Prymal Productions team ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠www.prymal.ie⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

This week, Dermot Smyth takes us through DTS's journey from humble beginnings in Offaly to becoming a global name in sterilisation validation. Safety expert Breda Colgan lays out what rising workplace injury fines and a growing number of HSA inspectors mean for your business. And at MojoFest 2025, Helena Brunkman of Clipsk explains how her app is making pro-level video editing accessible to everyone—with help from Midlands 103's Zoe Ryan.

RTÉ Midlands Correspndent, Sinéad Hussey has the latest news from the investigation into the murder of Fiona Pender.

Gardaí have upgraded the missing persons case of Fiona Pender, who was pregnant when she went missing in 1996, to a murder investigation as a new search operation is set begin this week for the Offaly woman.Stephen Breen, Crime Editor with the Irish Sun, joins Kieran to discuss.

Another big weekend in gaelic games as Matthew is joined by Liam White.Games discussed are Cork v Waterford, Dublin v Galway, Offaly v Antrim, last day Joe McDonagh Cup drama, Donegal v Tyrone, Armagh v Derry, Louth v Monaghan and Meath v Cork.We also react LIVE to the camogie shorts motion PASSING congress and talk about New York's involvement in the Lory Meagher Cup.Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/gaelicstatsman?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYd2am-EoJ2FU7zRIYLqL8d-EKffAPfeoFmwSqFc5vtFVs96XMRbFYvg44_aem_AZXKYrtoWgk3-R90O49ZjXLlFWtpahdo9ZrFUVPUzHrDU_ZEsnLw5QmERoPoJKNRy_qCLLB6GqYrdNx5TEQ_MGUQSponsored by Capture Athletics: https://capture-athletics.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZaXrEurgmCsDtMcytZceOqCt8ECqw3zZFPW3hxCpIA4Z_QSlB4VlMvLSw_aem_AZXN9yURzDB57ZIudwGV-00rwzPctX4_01lu-fneo7sPCQg6nBWaV795Z-YcvVAQg-fX0T5jVefckbqHaBvIcHT3

Former chairman of the Offaly County Board, Michael Duignan joins Ger Gilroy & Vinny Perth on the line following a prolonged period of unbelievable success for underage GAA in Offaly, across both codes - most recently getting their hands on their first Leinster minor football title in 36 years!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

Wexford overcome Offaly in a sun drenched Chadwicks Wexford Park but it's ultimately not enough as we exit the championship. We chat with Offaly legend Michael Duignan and Wexford legend, Larry Murphy about the game, the structures and a few trips down memory lane.

The lads are re-united this week with All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joining the returning Will O'Callaghan to break down the penultimate round of group games in the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championshps. Limerick put in an awesome display to hammer Cork, while Tipperary won a Munster Championship home game for the first time since 2019 to secure qualification. Kilkenny are back into another Leinster final, Galway and Dublin are preparing for a de facto semi-final, and the lads give their take on Davy Fitzgerald's comments about referees ahead of their must-win. encounter with Offaly.

Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - it's a novel pod, James is hanging after a wedding in Portugal and Paddy has his newborn in his arms, but as always, the lads deliver after another brilliant weekend of Gaelic Football!TIMESTAMPS below.(00:30) - Cavan beat Mayo - huge win for Galligan's side, killer-blow for McStay.(17:00) - Livewatch Leinster Minor Final - midfield moves and two-point frees off the deck.(20:00) - Galway beaten by Dublin in Salthill - Kilkenny, Con and the new-boys.(40:00) - Louth-Offaly Minor Final update.(42:00) - Down mow down Clare. Peter Keane's War of Words.(53:00) - What did Kerry get out of beating Roscommon? Paudie's position.(01:05:00) - Offaly beat Louth in a cracking Leinster Minor final.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we'll look ahead to another quality weekend of action. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - it's a novel pod, James is hanging after a wedding in Portugal and Paddy has his newborn in his arms, but as always, the lads deliver after another brilliant weekend of Gaelic Football!TIMESTAMPS below.(00:30) - Cavan beat Mayo - huge win for Galligan's side, killer-blow for McStay.(17:00) - Livewatch Leinster Minor Final - midfield moves and two-point frees off the deck.(20:00) - Galway beaten by Dublin in Salthill - Kilkenny, Con and the new-boys.(40:00) - Louth-Offaly Minor Final update.(42:00) - Down mow down Clare. Peter Keane's War of Words.(53:00) - What did Kerry get out of beating Roscommon? Paudie's position.(01:05:00) - Offaly beat Louth in a cracking Leinster Minor final.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too where we'll look ahead to another quality weekend of action. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Football Championship. Check out #TheToughest for more.

The provincial championships are over in football and coming up to boiling point in hurling.Matthew and Seamus Brady from An Cluiche discuss the weekend's action.Games discussed include Limerick v Cork, Tipperary v Waterford, Kilkenny v Dublin, Wexford v Offaly, Galway v Dublin, Kerry v Roscommon, Mayo v Cavan and Clare v Down.Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/gaelicstatsman?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYd2am-EoJ2FU7zRIYLqL8d-EKffAPfeoFmwSqFc5vtFVs96XMRbFYvg44_aem_AZXKYrtoWgk3-R90O49ZjXLlFWtpahdo9ZrFUVPUzHrDU_ZEsnLw5QmERoPoJKNRy_qCLLB6GqYrdNx5TEQ_MGUQSponsored by Capture Athletics: https://capture-athletics.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZaXrEurgmCsDtMcytZceOqCt8ECqw3zZFPW3hxCpIA4Z_QSlB4VlMvLSw_aem_AZXN9yURzDB57ZIudwGV-00rwzPctX4_01lu-fneo7sPCQg6nBWaV795Z-YcvVAQg-fX0T5jVefckbqHaBvIcHT3

What happens when a noted exploitation director and a script-writer with a resume longer than his arm meet up to discuss creating a "more cerebral" version of Friday The 13th? Apparently, Maniac Cop!Chris (AKA "The Meat Macabre") hops out of the 2022 Skoda Scala to discuss this cult classic in detail, from inception to final product, while enjoying some delightful final product from Williams Brothers Brewing; "Juice Tygrrr", a pleasant DDH IPA & "Tin Man", a thirst-quenching Tropical IPA. Follow the show and get involved in the conversation over at @onemansmeatpod on Twitter, please & thank you.

After being crowned GAA-GPA Player of the Month for April after Offaly's victory in the Division 2A final, Mairead Teehan caught up with OTB GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney.

Taggy and Mickey talk Kilkenny after their win at home to Offaly while James Hickey and Joe Nolan look at Carlow's defeat to Kildare. The very good news is that Eddie Scally is back on the podcast as he hosted all of our hurling analysis over the weekend on KCLR!Both games were live and in full on KCLR.

Big stories in the gaelic games world as well as big weekend of action upcoming.Matthew is joined by Liam White from the Limerick Voice and Seamus Brady from An Cluiche to discuss the topics.Discussed is the Skorts/Shorts Controversy in Camogie, Cork v Waterford, Armagh v Donegal, Louth v Meath, Clare v Tipperary, Galway v Wexford, Kilkenny v Offaly, Antrim v Dublin and much more!Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/gaelicstatsman?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYd2am-EoJ2FU7zRIYLqL8d-EKffAPfeoFmwSqFc5vtFVs96XMRbFYvg44_aem_AZXKYrtoWgk3-R90O49ZjXLlFWtpahdo9ZrFUVPUzHrDU_ZEsnLw5QmERoPoJKNRy_qCLLB6GqYrdNx5TEQ_MGUQSponsored by Capture Athletics: https://capture-athletics.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZaXrEurgmCsDtMcytZceOqCt8ECqw3zZFPW3hxCpIA4Z_QSlB4VlMvLSw_aem_AZXN9yURzDB57ZIudwGV-00rwzPctX4_01lu-fneo7sPCQg6nBWaV795Z-YcvVAQg-fX0T5jVefckbqHaBvIcHT3

Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly and Spokesperson on Small and Medium Enterprises and Retail; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim and Spokesperson on Agriculture; Michael Collins, Independent TD for Cork South-West; and Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal

Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly and Spokesperson on Small and Medium Enterprises and Retail; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim and Spokesperson on Agriculture; Michael Collins, Independent TD for Cork South-West; and Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal

Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly and Spokesperson on Small and Medium Enterprises and Retail; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim and Spokesperson on Agriculture; Michael Collins, Independent TD for Cork South-West; and Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal

Tony McCormack, Fianna Fáil TD for Offaly and Spokesperson on Small and Medium Enterprises and Retail; Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo–Leitrim and Spokesperson on Agriculture; Michael Collins, Independent TD for Cork South-West; and Christina Finn, Political Editor for The Journal

Galway play their second game in the 2025 Leinster Senior Hurling Championship on Saturday (26th April) when they travel to Offaly. After a disappointing first-round defeat to Kilkenny, the Tribesmen will be anxious to get a victory against a team they haven't lost to since 1994.  The Faithful County will also be seeking a result following their loss to Dublin. At the recent Leinster Senior Hurling Championship launch, Offaly full-back Ciarán Burke looked ahead to the summer with Galway Bay FM's Sean Walsh. == Throw-in at Glenisk O'Connor Park, Tullamore on Saturday is 6.30pm and we'll have LIVE coverage here on Galway Bay FM.

Another busy weekend of gaelic games actions with round two in the hurling and provincial final placings in football to be decided.Matthew is joined by Aaron Prendergast from Gaelic Games Fan TV for this one.Games discussed include Cork v Tipperary, Waterford v Clare, Dublin v Wexford, Offaly v Galway, Antrim v Kilkenny, Armagh v Tyrone, Donegal v Down, Louth v Kildare and Dublin v Meath.Follow us here: https://linktr.ee/gaelicstatsman?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYd2am-EoJ2FU7zRIYLqL8d-EKffAPfeoFmwSqFc5vtFVs96XMRbFYvg44_aem_AZXKYrtoWgk3-R90O49ZjXLlFWtpahdo9ZrFUVPUzHrDU_ZEsnLw5QmERoPoJKNRy_qCLLB6GqYrdNx5TEQ_MGUQSponsored by Capture Athletics: https://capture-athletics.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaZaXrEurgmCsDtMcytZceOqCt8ECqw3zZFPW3hxCpIA4Z_QSlB4VlMvLSw_aem_AZXN9yURzDB57ZIudwGV-00rwzPctX4_01lu-fneo7sPCQg6nBWaV795Z-YcvVAQg-fX0T5jVefckbqHaBvIcHT3

Andy Coen joins Niall and Sean on Hurling Chat this week to pour over Galway's loss to Kilkenny in the Leinster Championship opener last Saturday. The lads discuss the game in detail, the importance of rebounding quickly for the Offaly game this Saturday and where Galway are at. The two cracking Munster championship games, Galway's opening round win over Dublin in the Leinster Minor championship and the wins in Feile for Fr Joe Walshs, Michael Cusacks and Mícheál Breathnachs are also discussed.

All-Ireland winners James Sklehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review a cracking opening weekend of Championship action. All-Ireland champions Clare battled back to earn a draw against League winners Cork. Tipperary bounced back from their League final loss to hold reigning Munster kingpins Limerick at Semple Stadium. Skehill is worried about Galway's lack of style of play and their Leinster chances after a hammering by Kilkenny, Lee Chin starred as Wexford accounted for Antrim, and Dublin had a strong finish to beat Offaly at Parnell Park.

Former Galway minor and u20 hurling manager Brian Hanley and Paul Shaughnessy analyse Galway's performance against Kilkenny and look ahead to this weekend's clash against Offaly This Podcast is brought to you by Hoare Chartered Accountants. Hoare Chartered Accountants based in Galway City are a leading provider of Audit, Accountancy and Taxation services.. For more information, visit their website on www.hoarecharteredaccountants.ieSubscribe for more content!

Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - but we're obviously starting with the Golf, before getting into a pair of crackers in Leinster, as well as the Ulster Football quarter-finals. Enjoy!(00:30) - The Golf Pod, Rory McIlroy wins the Masters - agony and ecstasy!(08:00) - Kildare beat Westmeath: Loughlin stars, midfield battle, goals get the job done.(23:00) - Wicklow push the Dubs, Louth's injuries, Neutral venues for Leinster semi-finals.(27:00) - Royals comeback: two-pointers, Offaly's Tailteann, Meath's character, size matters(39:00) - Antrim stand up, McBride's shooting, Armagh's depth and new options.(50.00) - Tyrone beat Cavan, green shoots, cracking Armagh-Tyrone match-up ahead.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too - where we'll preview a major weekend of action!Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - but we're obviously starting with the Golf, before getting into a pair of crackers in Leinster, as well as the Ulster Football quarter-finals. Enjoy!(00:30) - The Golf Pod, Rory McIlroy wins the Masters - agony and ecstasy!(08:00) - Kildare beat Westmeath: Loughlin stars, midfield battle, goals get the job done.(23:00) - Wicklow push the Dubs, Louth's injuries, Neutral venues for Leinster semi-finals.(27:00) - Royals comeback: two-pointers, Offaly's Tailteann, Meath's character, size matters(39:00) - Antrim stand up, McBride's shooting, Armagh's depth and new options.(50.00) - Tyrone beat Cavan, green shoots, cracking Armagh-Tyrone match-up ahead.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too - where we'll preview a major weekend of action!Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

David Sullivan, Orlagh Phelan &, Mairead Teehan speak to Stephen Gleeson at SuperValu Páirc Uí Chaoimh following Offaly's 4-13 to 0-10 victory over Derry in the Division 2A decider!

Robbie Brennan, Mickey Harte and Declan Kelly speak to our reporter Tommy Rooney as Meath made a huge second half comeback to defeat Offaly 1-25 to 0-21 in Navan in the Leinster Senior Football Championship quarter finals.

On Hurling Chat this week... We look back at Galway's win over Offaly in the Leinster U20 championship and the League Finals where Cork and Waterford won the titles. Among the topics that Andy Coen, Niall and Sean discuss are: Great to see Galway having a home venue. Galway is now in the U20 Leinster semi-final. Are Cork on the verge of total dominance and can Waterford build on their Division 2 title?

Odhran Johnson caught up with the Offaly captain Ciaran Burke at today's launch of the Leinster Hurling Championship at UPMC Nowlan Park.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy think you can't play down the hype around Cork after the Rebels eased to a 10-point win against Tipperary to be crowned National League champions for the first time since 1998. How much have Tipperary improved during the league this season? And will it be enough to get out of Munster this summer?They also reflect on Waterford's win against Offaly in the One B final and discuss if Offaly would have benefitted from another season in the second-flight?

Offaly will go into this year's Leinster Championship on a high following their Division 3 success in the Allianz Football League. They'll look on with interest this weekend as they'll face the winners of the Meath/Carlow clash. Faithful skipper Lee Pearson caught up with OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney.

Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into a massive weekend of Football on and off the field - we're talking the League winners and losers, and bringing you inside the managerial madness in Carlow and Meath…(00:30) - What a weekend (05:00) - Offaly brilliance and Kildare's big problem.(21:00) - James on Mayo's lack on quality, Paddy talks up Kerry(35:00) - Kevin McStay isn't happy with David Clifford(43.00) - Carlow and Meath - what's going on?(55:00) - Limerick beat Wexford and Monaghan fly by Roscommon.We've got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the end of the regular section of the League. Cork impressed again in setting up a first League final against their rivals Tipperary since 1960, but so many questions remain around Galway ahead of the Championship. The lads also looked at the red card shown to Offaly's James Mahon, and discussed whether Limerick have some issues to address coming out of the League.