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Ahead of the President's Cup Final this weekend at Tallaght Stadium, where the meeting of the top two of last season takes centre-stage when Shamrock Rovers play Derry City, Lee Grace sat down with Stephen Doyle and Michael Duffy chatted to our own Ben Symes at the League of Ireland launch.Remember you can listen to weekly live and exclusive match commentaries from the League of Ireland this season on Off The Ball and the GoLoud App.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley joined Stephen Doyle at the 2026 LOI Season launch earlier today to look ahead at the upcoming season as the Hoops look to defend both the Premier Division and the FAI Cup as well as qualify for the League Phase of a European Competition for the third year in a row.
Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football.Could Evan Ferguson be on his way out of Roma, and is a move back to the Premier League a good move for his development?What is the latest on Troy Parrott? We hear the latest from David's trip to the Netherlands to see him play.And what about Anselmo Garcia McNulty, could he be next in line for an Ireland squad?James McClean is back in the League of Ireland, but what other players have also been on the move?The lads get into debate about where Michael Noonan should make his next move to. Should it be Europe, should it be the UK, or should he stay at Shamrock Rovers?There is debate about who starts up front for the game against Czechia in Prague.And what should be the midfield for that game in the Czech Republic?And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us, fancy getting in touch?You can do so by emailing outsidetheboxotb2026@gmail.com Contact us on socials @offtheball across all our platforms.Or if you want to contact us directly message the @offtheball.football account on Instagram.And as ever, we are on WhatsApp on 087 9 180 180.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest as Off The Ball and the League of Ireland increase their rights to broadcast games on national radio in a 3-year deal.Shamrock Rovers take on Dundalk in the opening game.Pep fumes over VAR decision.Eddie Howe says his side aren't out of things just yet.Liam Rosenior praises Mikel Arteta's Arsenal.Arteta wants to build a winning mentality.Michael Carrick is in the United hotseat.Evan Ferguson faces competition for Roma staring spot.And AFCON final set to to be decided.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Eoin Sheahan is joined by Shamrock Rovers captain and Cape Verde International Robert 'Pico' Lopes to discuss his goals for the year between Shamrock Rovers defending their League & Cup double as well as going to the World Cup with Cape Verde in June. Football on Off The Ball
Billy Sullivan & The Super Hoops - Shamrock Rovers (2001) by Gary Parsons & Karl Reilly
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of a busy Premier League weekend Shamrock Rovers and Shels bid goodbye to EurpoeMcPhail departs Shamrock Rovers after almost a decadeSlot insists that he and Salah have moved on Pep addresses speculation of his futureGlasner on fixture congestion Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
There's an eventful weekend of sport ahead. Plenty of action in the premier league all weekend with Man City and Arsenal both playing but there is an interesting tie between Liverpool and Spurs. Tonight, Leinster and Ulster go head-to-head in the united rugby championship in the Aviva but first we speak to Off The Ball's Colm Boohig in studio now about last night's final matches for Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers in UEFA Conference League. All to chat with Colm Boohig, Broadcaster with Off The Ball.
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest after Manchester United's Premier League thriller with Bournemouth resulted in a 4-all draw, plus there is all the latest ahead of the new League of Ireland fixtures being announed.Ruben Amorim on entertaining the fans.Andoni Iraola on the fine margins.Brian Barry-Murphy gets ready to take on an old friend.Evan Ferguson's positive 90 minutes for Roma.Brendan Rodgers off to Saudi Arabia.Shamrock Rovers to begin their title defence against Dundalk.And Bohemians and St. Patrick's Athletic are set for another Lansdowne Road showdown.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they look back at Irish football's 2025 and what we can look forward to in 2026.Ben tells us about his sojourn to Iceland to cover Shamrock Rovers' recent trip to Reykjavik to take on Breidablik.The lads discuss facilities, access for all, plus sharing them across sports in perhaps a municipal basis similar to what happens across the European mainland.There is discussion around the League of Ireland teams in Europe, and whether it has been a positive season on the domestic front.There is a look ahead to what could be an exciting couple of months next year.And as ever, we are looking for your inspiration to help us. What do YOU think could be a good name for this podcast? Let us know in the comments what you think.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Rory Gaffney chats to Off The Ball's Ben Symes in the aftermath of Shamrock Rovers' Europa Conference League defeat to Icelandic side Breidablik.League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0 #ALeagueOfOurOwn
Former Ireland International Keith Treacy joins Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig in studio to discuss last night's UEFA Conference League encounter in Tallaght Stadium which saw Crystal Palace comfortably overcome Shelbourne to knock the North-side club out of Play-Off contention. Ben Symes also joins the show live from Iceland to discuss Shamrock Rovers' defeat to Breidablik in Reykjavík which also saw the Hoops fall out of contention for post-Christmas European Football. There is also the return of 'Keith Friday' where Keith, Shane & Colm discuss the weird and the obscure questions in professional football. 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
Shane Hannon, Colm Boohig, and Arthur O'Dea bring you through the biggest news stories this Friday morning, including reactions to European action last night. Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers suffered defeats, while Evan Ferguson impressed against Celtic.Off The Ball Breakfast from 07:30AM
Shamrock Rovers missed out on a place in the knockout stages last night against Breidablik. Drama continues for Liverpool as most of the squad are backing Arne Slot over the Mo Salah row as they play Brighton this weekend. The Champions Cup continues this weekend as Leinster take on Leicester tonight and in darts, teenager Luke Littler is hoping to defend his world championship title. Cathal Mullaney, Broadcaster with Off Ball looks ahead to the weekend of sport.
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of tonight's Irish sides in Europe as Shelbourne take on Crystal Palace at Tallaght Stadium, and Shamrock Rovers are in Iceland to take on Breidablik.Joey O'Brien on pressure of taking on a Premier League side.Stephen Bradley on his relationship with Heimir Hallgrimsson.Evan Ferguson in Glasgow to take on Celtic.Robbie Keane on Irish celebrations in Hungary.Pep Guardiola always happy to win in the Bernebeu.Mikel Arteta on Arsenal's comeback kid Gabriel Jesus.And Eoin Doyle on the Mohammed Salah situation.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
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Eoin Sheahan, Cameron Hill and Stephen Doyle are here to bring you Wednesday's Newsround, where they'll be discussing Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers in the Conference league, Arne Slot's future at Liverpool, Jack Crowley and Tadgh Beirne returning to Munster and all the biggest sports stories of the day.
Our guest this week is one of the funniest women in Ireland. She's one of the funniest people in Ireland. It's actor, comedian... and closest Shamrock Rovers fan, Emma Doran! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week's show is half double winners, half double act. Firstly, we reflect on Shamrock Rovers' success over troubled Cork City in the cup final and discuss the impact of Harry Nevin's red card amongst other talking points arising from the day and the season for both clubs. In a packed mailbag, there's a fair bit of playoff chat, pitch complaints, transfer talk, journalism advice and more. For part two, we go back to Rascals where old pals Chris Shields and Keith Ward offer their take on the season just gone amongst other things. We think you'll enjoy the chat, which we couldn't have brought to you without our friends at Rascals, Collar & Cuff, Future Ticketing & Sport Cosanta. Like the lads at Shels we know you'll get the picture..
The boys return for another week to discuss the latest in Greek football, the gift that keeps on giving.UEFA CompetitionOlympiakos miss out on their first UCL win after a late PSV equaliserPanathinaikos leave Sweden with a narrow winPAOK smash Young BoysAEK disappointingly draw with Shamrock Rovers at Agia Sophia SLGRAEK see off OFILevadiakos are scoring for funVolos maintain their good formOlympiakos defeat Kifisia to go top of the tablePanathinaikos ends PAOK's winning streakInternational Break previewGreece bring in Tetteh, Kostoulas & Triantis for Scotland and BelarusCyprus play Austria and EstoniaGive us a follow on:X: https://twitter.com/HellasfootyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/hellasfooty/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/@HellasFootyRead our blogs on: https://hellasfooty.blogspot.com/Intro music credit to George Prokopiou (Ermou Street)
The curtain comes down on another season of the pod as Shamrock Rovers complete a historic double and Waterford FC secure their status as a top-flight team for 2026. Kieran & Gaz reflect on the year that was by dishing out their cup final and play-off reflections and their club by club season report cards, who were the star students and who flunked out? The BTS end of season and team of the year awards should spark a debate or two, while Oisin Hand is our final guest of the year. Hand discusses his cup final emotions as an Ex-Rovers youngster who didn't make the grade in Tallaght, despire captaining a Hoops youth team containing the likes of Cory O'Sullivan, and why he's switching Longford for Athlone next term. A huge thanks to our sponsor again this season - QuinnAv.ie
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea reflect on yet another fantastic weekend of sporting action, as Man City dismantled Liverpool, Ireland got the better of Japan, Shamrock Rovers recorded a league & cup double & the Ireland u17s recorded another World Cup win!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
PJ talks over the forthcoming clash with Trevor Welch from The Score On 96FM & Premier League Live Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Ireland squad announcement as Heimir Hallgrimsson includes the lesser known Kevin O'Toole in the squad for the very first time whilst there is a positive update on Evan Ferguson.Heimir explains the thought process behind picking O'Toole.Ferguson is back on the grass.Ireland's future stars include a certain Jaden Umeh.Richie Towell is pleased with what he saw from Ireland's young guns.Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers both chase points in Europe.Stephen Bradley is ready for a hostile environment.Martin O'Neill is back in Europe as Celtic manager.And Aston Villa take on Maccabi Tel Aviv in Birmingham.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig were joined by Tim Clancy and Barry Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. Only days out from the 2025 FAI Cup final, Tim and Barry considered whether there is any argument to be made for relegated Cork City to beat double-chasing Shamrock Rovers. 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
RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City head coach Ger Nash ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City captain Fiacre Kelleher ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
It was LOI Central Live, and the entirety of Monday's gathering in Rascals Brewing was exclusive only to those who joined us for the tantalising combination of pizza, beer and League of Ireland related musings. The league's top scorer Padraig Amond defied expectations to join Johnny Dunleavy on stage for a chat that was part reflection of the season, part Ollie Horgan memories and part their respective relationships with FAI Cup finalists Cork City and Shamrock Rovers. Not all of it made it past the editorial powers that be but there's enough to get a flavour of the conversation. Johnny and Dan reflect on the season that was with a heavy trace of disappointment around Dublin 8 while we also catch up with some of the news around the last 24 hours as silly season gets underway with a LinkedIn post for the ages. All of this couldn't be possible without our Brotherhood of Belief - Rascals Brewing, Sport Cosanta, Future Ticketing and Collar & Cuff
RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City's Josh Fitzpatrick ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City striker Seani Maguire ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
Ben Symes is at Tallaght Stadium to speak to Stephen Bradley, Pico Lopes and Dylan Watts ahead of their FAI Cup Final on Sunday vs Cork City. LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 #LOI
Ben Symes speaks to Shamrock Rovers and Cape Verde centre half Roberto ‘Pico' Lopes ahead of their FAI Cup Final on Sunday vs Cork City.LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 #LOI
Ben Symes speaks to Shamrock Rovers midfielder Dylan Watts ahead of their FAI Cup Final on Sunday vs Cork City.LOI on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 #LOI
RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan speaks to Cork City goalkeeper Conor Brann ahead of the FAI Cup Final against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday at the Aviva Stadium.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
David Wilson chats to Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley in the aftermath of their 1-2 oss at home to Sligo Rovers which saw the Bit O'Red stay up, but the Hoops finally got their hands on the coveted league trophy.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
Ben Symes, Johnny Ward and Barry Murphy are here for the final LOI Late Night of the season. Shamrock Rovers are our champions, Waterford FC will face one of Bray Wanderers or Treaty United in the play off and Stephen Kenny's St. Patrick's Athletic have squandered their chance of European football. League of Ireland on OTB with Rockshore 0.0 #LOI
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan is back to bring you all the latest as Shamrock Rovers finally guaranteed their 22nd League of Ireland title.Stephen Bradley says that he is partially to blame for Rovers dip in form.Captain Pico Lopes on a huge year for him professionally and personally.Evan Ferguson an injury doubt for Ireland.Arne Slot says that these standards aren't being met for Liverpool.Enzo Maresca has no sympathy for Liam Delap.And Diego Maradona would have turned 65 today.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Jonathan Higgins chats to Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley and captain Pico Lopes in the aftermath of their 1-0 win at home to Galway United which clinched a 22nd league title for the Hoops.League of Ireland with Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
Stephen Doyle is joined as usual by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn for this week's League of Ireland Pod, after Rovers secured their 22nd league title yesterday. All eyes now turn to the battle for the final European spaces, as well as the FAI Cup final The LOI Pod on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0
Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur James O'Dea and Dara Smith-Naughton were in the studio to discuss all of the morning's major sports stories on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. Following Liverpool's latest defeat - a 3-0 Carabao Cup loss to Crystal Palace in Anfield - the lads queried how much longer the club will stick with Arne Slot? How much credit does last season's Premier League win afford him? Also, with Shamrock Rovers finally securing the League of Ireland title last night, there was some discussion as to what Stephen Bradley will do next. 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
On Wednesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest as Ireland confirmed their spot in Nations League A plus Shamrock Rovers can finally secure the league title tonight against Galway United.Ciara Grant pays tribute to the legend that is Katie McCabe.Stephen Bradley won't be taking Galway United for granted.Martin O'Neill back in green and white, but wants to unite the club.Saka backs big Vik.Brian Barry-Murphy continues EFL Cup run.Evan Ferguson waits in the wings for a Roma run.And do Juventus have their man in Luciano Spaletti?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Will O'Callaghan is joined by Cathal Mulraney and David Wilson as they take you through today's big news stories from the world of sport following a night where the Republic of Ireland's WNT overcame Belgium on aggregate following a late Abbie Larkin goal and Keith Andrew's Brentford won comfortably in the EFL Cup. Tonight also features more action from the EFL Cup including the high-profile Newcastle United vs Tottenham Hotspur tie and Shamrock Rovers have another chance to win the League of Ireland Premier Division with a win over Galway United in Tallaght Stadium. The Newsround is presented by UPMC #GetBackInAction
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout as Shamrock Rovers suffer a Europa Conference League defeat to NK Celje, whilst Shelbourne are beaten in North Macedonia.Bradley doesn't want to get into a row with Celje's Riera.Riera continues his bullish nature.Noonan wants Waterford to save their season.Dyche gets his first win with Nottingham Forest.Brendan Rodgers happy with Celtic victory.And Rafa Benitez is back in management.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton and Keith Treacy bring you all the morning headlines after a night where Shelbourne suffered a heartbreak late loss to Macedonian champions KF Shkëndija and Shamrock Rovers lost to Celje in Tallaght in the UEFA Conference League. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch 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
Former Shelbourne and Bohemian Player/Manager Owen Heary and former Shamrock Rovers and St Patricks Athletic Goalkeeper Barry Murphy joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to preview a massive night in Europe for Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers as they compete in Gameweek 2 of the UEFA Conference League. This weekend is also huge for the Premier Division as its the penultimate weekend where European spots and Promotion/Relegation playoff spots are on the line. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch 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
Former Shelbourne and Bohemians Captain/Manager Owen Heary and former Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic Goalkeeper Barry Murphy joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig for the first ever You Had To Be There duo episode! Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionCatch 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
Nicola Coffey has been stadium manager at Shamrock Rovers' home of Tallaght Stadium for 16 years. She recently sat down with Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan to discuss her own sporting background, what managing a stadium is like on matchday, and the huge strides that Tallaght Stadium has taken over the years
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as we build up to our live Europa Conference League commentary between Shamrock Rovers and NK Celje.Bradley insists on no artificial motivation.Riera says there is a fine balance between arrogance and confidence.Slot on Isak's struggles.Thomas 'Frank' about Spurs' struggles.Brendan Rodgers says Celtic need to shut out the outside noise.And Sean Dyche is back in fashion.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
This week's Saturday Panel is focused on the champions elect in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, Shamrock Rovers. John Duggan is joined by ex-playes Ronan Finn, Barry Murphy and John Coady. League of Ireland football on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0 #LOI
Mark Chapman and Rory Smith continue the countdown to the 2026 World Cup.Nico Cantor from CBS Sports and Mexican sports journalist Marion Reimers look at Mexico, who will host nine of the tournament's 104 matches. How will they fare as one of the tournament's hosts? Can they finally shake off the tag of ‘dark horses'?Former South Africa captain Dean Furman and former Nigeria international Efan Ekoku discuss some of the African teams who may qualify – how are South Africa and Nigeria faring? Plus hear from Cape Verde and Shamrock Rovers defender Roberto Lopes with his country on the edge of qualification for their first ever World Cup.02.40 – Mexico 24.20 – Bigger picture for African teams 43.45 – Cape Verde