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It's another remote session this week with the lads rattling through the talking points of the week and some discussion starters that have very little to do with anything from the last seven days. Can Shels, Pat's and Shamrock Rovers extend their European adventures? What's the story with the way Dan says Lithuania? Have European competitions become too bloated? What's the right way to say protagonist? You can decide what the important questions are but we do look forward to more UEFA sanctioned fun – with some words over Zoom from Joey O'Brien and the nodding Evan Caffrey – before deciding that the race for Europe 2026 is going to dominate the rest of this league campaign. Our mailbag covers Drogheda delays, ticket price theories, and one listener's exhaustive jersey search at All Together Now. All of this stopstart fun is brought to you in association with Sport Cosanta, Future Ticketing, Collar & Cuff and Rascals Brewing
On this week's RTÉ Soccer Podcast, it's a European party and League of Ireland clubs are invited. Alan Cawley and Keith Treacy reflect on Shamrock Rovers' ominously improving form as they look to reclaim the Premier Division title and return to the league stage of the Conference League.
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as St. Patrick's Athletic book a Europa Conference League date with Besiktas.Joe Redmond said it was a mad night.Jake Mulreaney counts his blessings.Stephen Bradley wants to take Shamrock Rovers to the next level.Tiernan Lynch happy to add new faces to his Derry squad.And are Cork City already doomed.And the first bid for Alexander Isak is rejected.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Galway United's woes in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division continued on Friday (1st August 2025) as they suffered a single goal defeat to Cork City in Turners Cross. Joshua Fitzpatrick's goal on five minutes was the difference as the bottom side took the three points, and the Tribesmen are now six games without a win. Galway Bay FM's match commentator was Jonathan Higgins. == Galway United's next game is at home against Shamrock Rovers on Sunday, 10th August. Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 5pm.
Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley talks to Nathan Murphy after an uneventful night in Tallaght.Rockshore #LeagueOfOurOwn
Eoin Sheahan is joined by Cameron Hill for Thursday's Newsround with Nathan Murphy dialling in from Tallaght as Shamrock Rovers play host to St Joseph's of Gibraltar in the second leg of the Europa Conference League qualifiers.Meanwhile, Andy Farrell has made two changes to his British and Irish Lions team for the third and final test against Australia on Saturday, while Scott Bemand has named his team to tackle Scotland in the first of two warm-up matches ahead of the Rugby World Cup.And Irish swimmer Ellie McCartney has qualified for finals in the 200m breaststroke final at the World Aquatics Championships after a lifetime best time earlier today.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction
In S5E22 of the League of Ireland Women's Podcast, @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 look back on a historic night in Athlone, as the Town dazzled in their Champions League opener.
What's Behind Evan Ferguson's HOT Start at Roma? What's Behind Evan Ferguson's HOT Start at Roma? Check out our other social media here: Don't forget to check out our other socials here: https://linktree.com/IFFTV Join us on Irish Football Fan TV as we dive into the latest in Irish football! From Aaron Cashin's loan move to Birmingham to Gavin Bazunu's chance to shine at Southampton, we cover the key transfers for Irish players abroad. We also break down the European campaigns of Shelbourne, St. Patrick's Athletic, and Shamrock Rovers, plus a thrilling League of Ireland relegation battle between Sligo and Cork. Don't miss our thoughts on Evan Ferguson's red-hot start at Roma and more! Subscribe for weekly updates on Irish football. Find out more at https://ifftv-podcast.pinecast.co
In S5E21 of the League of Ireland Women's Podcast, @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 preview a massive week for Irish women's football — from Europe to domestic drama. Athlone Town begin their Champions League journey on Wednesday as they host Cardiff City in Athlone. Can they make a statement on the continental stage? Shamrock Rovers return to league action against Waterford on Tuesday — with Stephanie Zambra taking charge for the first time, and new signings Mia Dodd and Taylor White in line for debuts. In the All-Island Cup Semi-Finals: Bohemians reached their first-ever senior final, overcoming Shelbourne on penalties But it was a chaotic night for Shels — who had both Noelle Murray and Alex Kavanagh sent off, and lost top scorer Kate Mooney to injury Wexford finally broke their semi-final curse, beating holders Galway United thanks to an Ellen Molloy winner In the FAI Women's Amateur Cup Final: Whitehall Rangers defeated Terenure College 1-0 at UCD Leah McHugh (ex-Sligo Rovers academy) scored the only goal A late penalty save from Lauren Davies (ex-UCD Waves & Kilkenny City) secured the win for Jennifer Kett's side.
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to St. Pats' and Shamrock Rovers' wins in the Conference League. We hear from Ger Nash and John Russell ahead of tonight's live Premier Division clash on OTB Sports Radio. As part of our full LOI preview we also speak to Tiernan Lynch, John Coleman and Stephen Elliott. Bruno Guimaraes has gone full Comical Ali when discussing Alexander Isak. And Newcastle's miserable transfer window continues.
Action for Housing says it has serious concerns following the Principal Auditor's report and its findings that the Chief Minister was personally involved in the allocation of government housing. For his part, Fabian Picardo has said he can't go into the details of the case but that they are harrowing, adding he believed those on the housing list would have agreed with the need to intervene. Henry Pinna from Action For Housing was in the studio.You may recall we recently spoke to HM Customs Gibraltar about a new software, a new system for clearing goods at the frontier. It's a new automated system for customs data - ASYCUDA. Senior Customs Officer Nigel Lia told Gibraltar Today the system is already up and running, with scope for amendments if required as and when the UK-EU Treaty is ratified. But it's experienced problems, as our reporter Jonathan Sacramento told us.Our sports reporter Jose Mari Ruiz was at the second of this week's Conference League qualifiers yesterday evening, which saw St Joseph's lose to Republic of Ireland's Shamrock Rovers 4-0 at the Europa Sports Complex. He also brought us up to speed with what's happening in local basketball.Less than two months to go until the start of the Netball Youth World Cup... 57 days, to be precise. It's the pinnacle of netball competition for emerging players under the age of 21... so how is Gibraltar preparing to host such a major event? We spoke to Moira Gomez and Geraldine Rodriguez of the management team.And, the Rubik's Cube was invented in 1974 and quickly became a global phenomenon. Now, celebrating 50 years of the Rubik's Cube, we look ahead to the 2025 Gibraltar Open this weekend! It brings together the Spanish and UK Rubik's cube communities. Father and son, Javi and Javi Garcia Mata joined us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Shelbourne, St Patrick's Athletic and Shamrock Rovers are in European action over the next few weeks, hoping to qualify for the league phase of their respective competitions for next season. But one European tie made headlines recently, as it took place 65 years after it was due to be played! Off The Ball's Cameron Hill tells us more
In S5E20 of the League of Ireland Women's Podcast, @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 dig into a dramatic week across the Women's Premier Division, with shock results, managerial moves, and title momentum swinging once again.
Evan Ferguson's Move to Roma Sparks Hope for Irish Football Revival Evan Ferguson has officially arrived in Rome and was greeted like a superstar! The 20-year-old Irish striker joins Roma on loan and has been handed the iconic No. 11 shirt — a number worn by club legends. In this week's Irish Football Fan TV podcast, Paul Nealon is joined by Stephen and Andrew Lanigan to break down the Ferguson move, his potential under Gasperini, and what this means for the Republic of Ireland heading into a crucial World Cup campaign. We also discuss Victor Ozhianvuna's record-breaking transfer from Shamrock Rovers to Arsenal, Mason Melia and St Pat's European hopes, Shelbourne's resilience in Europe, and much more.
Richie Towell, Shelbourne's Rachel Graham and Alan Cawley join Raf Diallo as Shelbourne, St Pat's and Shamrock Rovers face European first legs, Euro 2025 reaches the semi-final stage, Evan Ferguson looks set to sign for AS Roma and ahead of crucial LOI fixtures after the FAI Cup weekend.
On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has details of Shamrock Rovers' surprise destination in the second qualifying round of the Conference League.We hear from Stephen Kenny as St. Pat's plot a trip to Estonia. There's a full preview of tonight's FAI Cup 2nd round ties, and we hear from Tiernan Lynch and Jad Hakiki. Evan Ferguson's move away to Brighton nears completion, and we've details of the payment structure. Plus, Switzerland use the 2010 Men's World Cup as inspiration for their Women's Euro quarter-final with Spain.
In S5E19 of the League of Ireland Women's Podcast, @breifneearley and @aaron_c91 look back on a weekend full of upsets and surprises in the SSE Airtricity Women's Premier Division, as the so-called underdogs turned the tables on the favourites.⚫️ Bohemians were full value for their derby win over Shelbourne, taking the points off a title challenger in impressive style, sending ripples through the League.
Stephen Doyle was joined by our resident LOI experts Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn for another episode of the League Of Ireland pod where they previewed Shelbourne's clash with Linfield, St. Pats first Conference League qualifier against Hegelmann Litauen and the Sligo vs Shamrock Rovers game that ended in a disappointing draw on Saturday. The LOI Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore 0.0, refreshingly alcohol free. Always be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
Nathan Murphy sat down with Shamrock Rovers' head coach Stephen Bradley to talk about the life-changing incident that led him away from playing, bringing Rovers to the top, and the impact his son's cancer diagnosis has had.Inner Drive is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of Irish sport for over 30 years. #StopTheDrop
Nathan Murphy sat down with Shamrock Rovers' head coach Stephen Bradley to talk about the life-changing incident that led him away from playing, bringing Rovers to the top, and the impact his son's cancer diagnosis has had.Inner Drive is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of Irish sport for over 30 years. #StopTheDrop
Shamrock Rovers player, and OTB's, Scarlett Herron joins Ger & Colm on the show to recap Ireland's back-to-back defeats to the USA.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
I was away back in Ireland so Dave Finlayson took over hosting duties for this one. Dave and Derek look into the past two games. The lads chat about the refs performance against Vancouver, how Adam Pearlman is having a fantastic season so far, how we are looking with the transfer window opening up soon and some very slow fire questions. There is also some nonsense chat about Bohs and Shamrock Rovers and much more!
Episode Notes Damien Duff's SHOCK Exit, Keith Andrews to Brentford, and Bohemians STUN Rovers! Irish Football Fan TV dives into the biggest stories in Irish football! We react to Damien Duff's bombshell departure from Shelbourne, Keith Andrews' exciting appointment as Brentford manager, and Bohemians' stunning 2-0 Dublin Derby win over Shamrock Rovers. Plus, we preview Shelbourne's Champions League qualifier against Linfield and discuss the League of Ireland's European hopes. Don't miss our passionate analysis and fan reactions! Subscribe for more Irish football content! #LeagueOfIreland #IrishFootball #DamienDuff Check out our other social media here: Don't forget to check out our other socials here: https://linktree.com/IFFTV Find out more at https://ifftv-podcast.pinecast.co
On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from a huge night of League of Ireland action in both the men's Premier and First Divisions.Alan Reynolds delights at a third win over eternal rivals Shamrock Rovers.Stephen Bradley fumes over his side's non-appearance in a frenetic Dublin derby.Joey O'Brien begins life as Shelbourne interim boss with a draw.O'Brien says that it has been a whirlwind 24 hours since the Duff departure.Shels skipper Mark Coyle pays tribute to both Duff and O'Brien.The fans of their say on the impact of Duff on the league.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Stephen Bradley and Alan Reynolds speak to Scarlett Herron following Bohemians 2-0 win over league leaders Shamrock Rovers.The Dublin Derby result leaves Bohemians nine points off Shamrock Rovers with two games in hand.LOI w/ Rockshore 0.0#leagueofourown To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join
A horrible day for Drogheda United ended with a 2-1 defeat at home to SSE Airtricity Premier Division leaders Shamrock Rovers at Sullivan & Lambe Park.Heartbroken and emotional, their manager Kevin Doherty spoke to OTB's Nathan Murphy, as did the Rovers boss Stephen Bradley. League of Ireland on Off the Ball with Rockshore | #leagueofourown
On the pod today, we take a look back at the joyous 2024-25 Conference League season, which ended in a Chelsea triumph, but featured many raucous, riveting, and memorable moments. It was a campaign for the UNDERDOG, and we revisit many of our favorites, including the incomparable NK Celje, the delicious Djurgårdens IF, and the fearless Jagiellonia Białystok, all of whom made deep tournament runs. We laud the newbies, too – FC Noah, The New Saints (TNS), and Larne FC – for their very competitive debuts in group-stage European football, as well as Shamrock Rovers for highlighting the quickly-ascending Irish league (and their 16-year old striker). We also tackle some of the biggest disappointments, including İstanbul Başakşehir and Heart of Midlothian (Hearts), and debate whether it's fair to include Fiorentina in this category. Finally, we pay tribute to the best games and goals of the campaign, before waxing poetic about the virtues of our precious Conference League. Cheers Enzo Maresca and all favorite underdogs! Timecodes: 3:45 - Chelsea's run to the title 11:05 - Best storylines and underdogs 24:30 - Biggest disappointments and underachievers 39:00 - UECL game of the season 49:05 - UECL goal of the season 54:50 - What makes the Conference League so special?
Shane Keegan and Barry Murphy joined Cameron Hill to catch up with the League of Ireland nation after the mid-season break, as Shamrock Rovers were 2-1 winners at Shelbourne, while Bohemians move into second with a 2-0 win over Cork City at Turner's Cross.League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
Damien Duff, Stephen Bradley & Matt Healy react to Shamrock Rovers going six points clear at the top of the league following their 2-1 win away to Shelbourne.League of Ireland on Off the Ball with Rockshore | #leagueofourownTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/joinAll the perks right here:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGDs3EEl0RHUwgdEGeCL_A/join
Galway United shared the spoils with Derry City at the Ryan McBride Brandywell in the SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division on Friday (13th June 2025). David Hurley's penalty on 10 minutes gave the Tribesmen the lead, but the hosts equalised through Kevin Holt eight minutes later. It leaves Galway United in seventh place on 25 points, two behind last year's winners Shelbourne in sixth. Shamrock Rovers lead the table on 39 points. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Mike Rafferty and Derek Rogers. == Galway United's next game is at home against St. Patrick's Athletic on Friday, 20th June. Kick-off at Eamonn Deacy Park is 7.45pm.
On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of a new signing at Galway ahead of the return of the League of Ireland on Friday night. We hear from Stephen Bradley ahead of our live game - the Dublin derby clash of Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers on Newstalk. Roberto Mancini opens the door to an Italian return. And there's a boost for the Republic of Ireland women's team.
Send your thoughts, feelings, opinions and suggestions to 0892096423!I was delighted when I got the opportunity to speak to Ruesha Littlejohn, who is a longstanding member of Ireland's Women's National Football Team and is currently also playing for Shamrock Rovers in the Women's Premier Division here in Ireland. Ruesha has made a name for herself online across multiple podcasts and her much loved YouTube channel RuTube, as well as generally being a gas ticket. I really enjoyed catching up with her about what made her come to play in the Irish league, what she's gotten from her career so far, and the growing interest in the personal lives of female football players.To support the podcast and access bonus episodes, join the community on Patreon here.Join us in Connolly's of Leap on July 17th! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nathan Murphy sat down with Shamrock Rovers' head coach Stephen Bradley to talk about the life-changing incident that led him away from playing, bringing Rovers to the top, and the impact his son's cancer diagnosis has had. Inner Drive is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of Irish sport for over 30 years. #StopTheDrop
Nathan Murphy sat down with Shamrock Rovers' head coach Stephen Bradley to talk about the life-changing incident that led him away from playing, bringing Rovers to the top and the impact his son's cancer diagnosis has had. Inner Drive is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of Irish sport for over 30 years. #StopTheDrop
This week on 'The Full-Time Whistle' with Darren Kelly: Galway senior footballers salvage a draw in Derry to stay in the All-Ireland Championship; Naomh Anna Leitir Móir win the Comortás Peile na Gaeltachta intermediate women's title; Galway minor hurlers crash out at the All-Ireland quarter-final stage; Plenty of Galway hurling involvement in Croke Park successes for Roscommon, New York and London; Galway senior camogie team make it 2 wins from 2; And a draw for Galway United away to Shamrock Rovers; All this and more. == The #fulltimewhistle is Sponsored by #Getsetgo Game Changing online car, home and travel insurance that's faster, better and easier!
Shane Keegan & Johnny Ward joined Cameron Hill to feel the pulse of the League of Ireland nation at the midway point in the season, with Bohemians seeing off 10-man Derry City at Dalymount Park, Shamrock Rovers stay six points clear despite a scoreless draw with Galway United, and Shelbourne settle for a 1-all draw at Cork City.League of Ireland Late Night, in partnership with Rockshore on Off The Ball, A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
Galway United secured their fourth consecutive away draw against SSE Airtricity League Men's Premier Division leaders Shamrock Rovers on Friday (30th May 2025). As a result, United stay in seventh position and are now 39 games without victory over the Hoops, who remain top of the table with a six point advantage. Galway Bay FM's match commentary team were Jonathan Higgins and Johnny Ward. == Galway United's next game is away to Derry City on Friday, 13th June. Kick-off at the Ryan McBride Brandywell Stadium is 7.45pm and we'll have LIVE coverage on 'Over The Line' on Galway Bay FM.
SOCCER: Galway United defender Rob Slevin with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers
SOCCER: Galway United assistant manager Ollie Horgan with Galway Bay FM's Jonathan Higgins after their 0-0 draw with Shamrock Rovers
Episode 16 took all the patience of Collar & Cuff, Future Ticketing, Sports Cosanta and Rascals Brewery to make it to the finish line. Recorded over two nights due to rural broadband shenanigans we eventually got Conan Noonan, on loan at Waterford from Shamrock Rovers, and Johnny Kenny, who was on loan at Shamrock Rovers from Celtic last season, into a virtual room to meander upon girlie haircuts, the Kennedy Cup, and their bullish future ambitions. They go back nearly a decade in terms of interaction and our guest co-host Graham Gartland has the Zelig like qualities of being a gym buddy and a quiz question this week. There's a usual stuffed mailbag, a whirlwind look at the state of the table and do we all agree the title race is over? Tune in for a great episode and apologies for the sound quality, we were up against it!
Owen Heary and Barry Murphy join Ger Gilroy and John Duggan to review all the recent League of Ireland shenanigans, including Shamrock Rovers knicking a winner away to Derry City, Stephen Kenny and St. Pats continued woes, and the lads give their Team of The Seasons so far. Off The Ball Breakfast with UPMC #GetBackInAction
Hear from Drogheda's Kevin Doherty, Bohs boss Alan Reynolds, Damien Duff of Shelbourne, Sligo gaffer John Russell, Galway manager John Caulfield, Cork City boss Gerrard Nash, and Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley on this comprehensive roundup of LOI manager interviews from the past weekend.
Arsenal legend Emma Byrne and Shamrock Rovers' Scarlett Herron join Kathleen this morning to look ahead to the women's Champions League final between Arsenal and Barcelona tomorrow.
Chris Shields makes his seasonal bow to join Cameron Hill and Shane Keegan for the rundown of tonight's League of Ireland action, after Shamrock Rovers won 2-1 at Derry City to go six points clear at the top, while John Martin earned his salt with a hat-trick against Sligo Rovers.In partnership with Rockshore; A League of Our Own. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie
The League of Ireland Pod is back and Stephen Doyle was joined by Vinny Perth to get into all the news and stories from the weeks action, including Shamrock Rovers recent form. The League of Ireland Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by Rockshore, #ALeagueOfOurOwn
Ger Gilroy, Cian Fahey & Arthur O'Dea bring you all of today's major sporting stories, the morning after a statement victory for Shamrock Rovers over St.Pat's - which sees the extend their lead at the top of the LOI table!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 Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from a big weekend of football plus a look ahead to tonight's League of Ireland action.Joey O'Brien wants his Shels side to bounce back after defeat to Bohemians.Stephen Bradley and Ed McGinty want Shamrock Rovers to put the hammer down.Simon Power eyes a Tallaght scalp.Hannah Dingley leaves the FAI, but does that leave the door open to an Eileen Gleeson return?And the race for the Scudetto goes down to the wire.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join
Join Eoin Sheahan, Kathleen McNamee, and Stephen Doyle as they discuss the biggest sporting events over the weekend, including Crystal Palace's FA Cup victory, Limerick's thumping of Cork, as well as look ahead to tonight's Dublin derby between Shamrock Rovers and St Pat's.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland #GetBackInAction
Kathleen McNamee is joined by Shamrock Rovers' Scarlett Herron to discuss the end of the Women's Super League season and the reported news that head of women's and girl's football Hannah Dingley is set to leave her role after just one year.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