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Dermot Gilleece, whose career covering golf has spanned over 60 years, joins Joe in studio to reflect on the key moments that have made Irish golf so successful in recent years, from the ‘true’ Padraig Harrington in his Open triumphs to how Rory McIlroy’s emotions worked in his favour at Augusta. Dermot’s latest book ‘Chasing Ladybirds: How Irish Players Scaled Golf's Summit’ is available now. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's pre-kend Bits & Bobs, Joe is joined by Ronan and Conan to delve into the importance of playing sport, Liverpool's dressing room dynamics and the retirement of an unheralded boxing giant. The media frenzy in Scottish football, the walkability of Rome and your response to our sports movie panel are all on the menu too. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive2026 🎟️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McDonnell and Aidan Fitzmaurice join Joe to review the European seasons of Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers. Future transfer decisions, the lessons learned by Shels and whether Champions League football can be attained again by an Irish squad are all on the menu. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive2026 🎟️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

'Erstwhile' Dave Hanratty takes his pop culture nous from the 'No Encore' to Indo Sport as he joins Joe and Will to break down the best sports movies ever just in time for your Christmas TV watching. The lads debate the merits of (almost) every sports movie ever made and settle on their all-time favourites. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive2026 🎟️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Connacht head coach Stuart Lancaster to discuss his return to Irish rugby and the state of the game in 2025. Stuart explains why he decided to take the Connacht job and describes the difficulties in coaching in the Top 14 with Racing 92. His plan to get the westerners up the table and his verdict on new trends in rugby are also on the menu. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive2026 🎟️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For today’s episode of Indo Sport, Joe is joined in the studio by film director and producer, Ross Whitaker, to discuss all things sports documentaries. From how the genre has evolved in terms of quality and behind the scenes access over the years, to some of their top picks - they dissect the intricacies of what makes certain documentaries so compelling to watch. If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive2026 🎟️See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Will and Conor convene for this Monday Bits & Bobs where there are a lot of emails - from young fans and old - including more debate about the phrases that come from movie titles before Will and Joe break down Champions Cup action … for what it’s worth. Conor’s early viewing of Saipan, the evolution of Shane Lowry and a walk-off winner from Charlie Smyth are also on the menu. For Bits & Bobs, - and indeed Bits & Baubles - you can email us at [email protected] If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive2026 ???See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan McDonnell joins Joe and Will to recap many of the hot talking points from the world of football, from Mo Salah’s off-the-bench performance in Anfield to Enzo Maresca’s outburst. First, the lads break down a bizarre situation at Celtic before Dan tells us about his travels to Iceland and what the people there think of the Ireland boss. Then, Jonathan Wilson joins Joe to talk about AFCON, why it has been moved to a December kick-off and who is favoured in a competition that often gets less respect than it deserves. Football on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports If you'd like to join us at the next edition of Indo Sport LIVE on January 30th, you can get your tickets here: https://www.thehelix.ie/indosportrugbylive2026 🎟️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the final episode of the Same But Different series presented by Indo Sport, Alanna Cunnane explores why certain injuries, like ACL tears and concussions, may be more common in women’s sport. From the nature v nurture debate, to the impact of made to measure design when it comes to things like bespoke women’s football boots - this episode examines how anatomy, systemic environments and the gender data gap all interest to shape an athlete’s experience. The challenges and potential solutions facing the evolving field of injury prevention for female athletes come into focus, with thoughtful insights from former Irish rugby international and researcher Kathryn Dane, to IDA sports co-founder Laura Youngson and academics Siobhan O'Connor and Robin Healy. You can find more from the Same But Different series here - https://www.independent.ie/tag/same-but-different ?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Michael Verney has crossed from the Indo GAA world to join Joe and Will in the Friday-est of Friday Bits & Bobs. There’s plenty in the mailbag, with the return of Ally Pally darts (though there's Lakeside love) Dublin super clubs and a defence of rugby all on the menu. The team also break down Evan Ferguson’s Roma goals and look ahead to an expensive FIFA World Cup. The Indo GAA podcast are having a Q&A session next week, email [email protected] As for Bits & Bobs, - and indeed Bits & Baubles - you can email us at [email protected] You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Seven-time All-Ireland winner Brian Fenton joins Joe Molloy in studio to reflect on a glorious decade in Dublin blue, his ascent to cementing his status as one of the game's all-time greats, the decision to step away at just 31, and his plans for the future, on and off the pitch. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 Our GAA podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined in studio by former Ireland and England cricketer Ed Joyce to discuss England's awful start to the Ashes in Australia and the state of Irish cricket. Ed breaks down the strengths and weaknesses of England's 'Bazball' approach, remembers his own Ashes experience in Australia and assesses the international scene in Ireland ahead of next year's T20 Cricket World Cup. He also looks back on an international career that saw him represent both Ireland and England.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Late last month, we travelled to south Derry to spend an evening embedded with CLG Sleacht Néill to learn about the ties that bind the community and the GAA. From longstanding club members, to All Star footballers, to the next generation, Joe chatted to people of all different ages to get an insight into why Slaughtneil is driven by not only maintaining and excelling in all four codes, but also a love of the Irish language and how the GAA can bring people together. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to discuss an eventful opening weekend of Champions Cup action. Munster's humbling in Bath, Leinster's patchy outing against Harlequins and whether Ireland's current style of play is fit for purpose is all on the menu. Joe also asks Ian and Ruaidhri whether Irish rugby stars are suffering from a degree of 'flatness' midway through the World Cup cycle. Our rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Conan and Conor convene for a jam-packed Monday Bits & Bobs coming hot on the heels of another chapter in the Liverpool drama, as Mo Salah’s outburst makes us ask if the club are in a situation where they must back either Arne Slot or Salah. FIFA’s bizarre World Cup draw, Trump’s prize, Arsenal’s slowdown and Celtic’s managerial hokey-cokey round off the soccer chat, before drama across the world of club GAA starts a debate. Plus - Conor’s evening out watch Emile Heskey and Stephen Ireland play an over-35s clash in Dublin. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ?? You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast ?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this second episode of the Same But Different series presented by Indo Sport, Alanna Cunnane examines how female athletes choose to prepare for life after sport, and sometimes even pursue some ventures during their playing career as a side(line) hustle. Olympian Nadia Power and former footballer Stephanie Zambra (Ni Roche) talk about how they’ve set up their own businesses, while former Irish rugby international Fiona Hayes delves into her leap into the coaching sphere. You can find more from the Same But Different series here - https://www.independent.ie/tag/same-but-different .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor McKeon joins Joe and Will for this weekend edition of Bits & Bobs, coming with thanks to anyone whose Spotify wrapped featured the show! The act of persiflage, GAA demographics, Ronnie O’Sullivan at 50, Kellie Harrington’s future and a look-ahead to an interview Conor has this weekend all feature in a classically weaving instalment. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Will and Shane Brennan for a long overdue NFL check in as the regular season heats up. New England and Chicago's resurgence, Philadelphia and Kansas City's decline and the prospect of more NFL games in Ireland are all up for discussion. Bill Belichick's year to forget and a big college football coaching controversy are also on the menu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined in studio by Nadine Doherty to discuss the new rules coming to ladies football and the LGFA's media blackout around them. Nadine discusses the changes that might be coming to the sport, the lack of female coaches in inter-county ladies football and the product as a whole. Our GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to react to Ireland's 2027 World Cup draw and look ahead to the opening weekend of the Champions Cup. Ruaidhri and Ian outline why Ireland will never have a better chance to win a World Cup quarter-final after today's draw, while Jacques Nienaber's recent Supersport interview is also on the menu. Munster's daunting trip to Bath and whether Leinster are still at Europe's top table are also up for discussion. Our rugby coverage on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today's episode is a look inside Rory McIlroy's year of years. From a Masters masterpiece to Ryder Cup glory and an Irish Open eagle to remember in between, 2025 had it all for Rory. Amid all the glory there was his post-Masters slump and his skirmishes with the media, as Joe looks back the most memorable 12 months of McIlroy's career. Produced by Will Slattery and Ronan Mullen. Research by Alanna Cunnane and Catherine Murphy. Sound Design by Adam ShanahanSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Ronan & Conan congregate for this Monday installment of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ?? You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast ?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Breen is on hand to recap the weekend that was in the Premier League on this Monday's edition of The Football Show. Our football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this first audio component of the Same But Different series presented by Indo Sport, Alanna Cunnane looks at what it means to be feminine within sport and how some athletes choose to harness their appearance to fine tune their performance. Where once female athletes may have been expected to fit into a certain mould, they now refuse to be boxed in - utilising their autonomy to show up as their authentic selves within their various sporting arenas. Boxer Grainne Walsh, sprinter Sophie Becker and footballer / AFLW player Sarah Rowe all provide their perspective on the topic, touching on their own self confidence, the body image ideals that they’ve grappled with and how they embrace their own personal identities outside of the ring, track and pitch. You can find more from the Same But Different series here - https://www.independent.ie/tag/same-but-different ?? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It’s a producers special for this weekend Bits & Bobs, as Ronan and Will join Joe with plenty of listener emails on the desk. The lads also react to The Telegraph’s list of top sports broadcasters, Ronan has some travel advice to hand, and we belatedly get to some news about the show 🏆 If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we introduce Same But Different, an upcoming podcast series by Indo Sport's own Alanna Cunnane. Over the next three Saturdays, Alanna will explore the unique characteristics and distinct identity of women’s sport – not necessarily in comparison to men’s, but rather on its own terms. Across more than 30 interviews, Alanna has delved into the forces shaping this new era: from femininity and body image, to equipment design, commercial growth, leadership, coaching pathways, menstrual health, injury research, and whether long-standing rules still serve today’s athletes. You can find all components of the Same But Different series here: https://www.independent.ie/tag/same-but-different ?? On today's show, Alanna joins Joe to outline the core question driving the project: as women’s sport accelerates, can it embrace its differences, challenge inherited systems, and forge a future defined by equity as much as equality? This episode breaks down the major themes, the gender data gap researchers are racing to close, and the practical supports, from coaching structures to product design, that can actually make sport work better for women. We also explore the growing commercial landscape, and the innovative programmes and research centres shaping what comes next.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Miguel Delaney to discuss Arne Slot's future after another disastrous Liverpool defeat. Before that, Ronan and Will pop into the studio to react to Liverpool's Champions League meltdown, Declan Rice's tactical appreciation of Bayern Munich and FIFA's decision to save Cristiano Ronaldo's World Cup campaign. Our football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by Sky Sports.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Slattery is joined in studio by Andrew Porter to discuss his mental health journey, Saturday's tough outing against South Africa and his new book, Heart On My Sleeve. Andrew talks openly about his tough teenage years, how he developed an eating disorder after the death of his mother and the struggles that came after. He also discusses life with the Lions, being a new father and Leinster's quest to finally win a Champions Cup. For anyone affected by this conversation, the Samaritans’ freephone number is 116 123; they are contactable day and night. Our rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Five-time Champion Jockey Oisin Murphy joins Joe in studio for an interview that is as broad as it is honest. Oisin opens up about living the incredibly hectic life of a jockey while dealing with addiction, a challenge that has brought relapses, car accidents, reconciliation and redemption. Oisin also talks about the hard work he has put in to staying at the top of his game, and whether the 30-year-old believes his career will be a long one. You can find Oisin Murphy's new book, 'Sacrifice: A Year in the Life of a Champion Jockey', in book stores now.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jonathan Wilson is on hand to recap Manchester United's latest lapse, and a striking win for Everton [in the realest way possible]. We also discuss Jamie Carragher's drive-by on Mo Salah, how Irish football became the hottest ticket in town, and an unexpected ode to former Sky Sports commentator Alan Parry. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor McKeon joins Joe and Will for this Monday edition of Bits & Bobs with the Ireland manager’s comments on the away fans section at Lansdowne Road front of mind. The team reacts to the news that both Evan Ferguson and Troy Parrott were on target in Europe, breaks down why the spectacle of rugby has changed, and Will has his 30 seconds on the Ashes. Meanwhile, the lads discuss whether the GAA Club season will ever capture the national attention in the way many hoped. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Ian Madigan to break down Ireland's chastening defeat to the Springboks and to discuss whether Andy Farrell's side are still at rugby's top table. Scrum problems, discipline woes and an inability to break down South Africa's defence are all on the agenda, as Ian tries to pick through where Ireland go from here with France in the Six Nations just 10 weeks away. Our rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is brought to you by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yellow cards, scrum problems and a general sense of whether Ireland have fallen behind in 2025 come to the boil as Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey break down South Africa's win in Dublin from the Aviva Stadium. Rugby on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Will and Ruaidhri O'Connor for another pre-kend episode of Bits and Bobs that reacts to Ireland's World Cup playoff draw and continues to bask in the glow of last weekend's heroics. The price of tickets for Ireland's November internationals is also on the menu while Will successfully lobbies Joe to discuss some Ashes cricket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Eddie O'Sullivan and Cian Tracey to break down Ireland's team selection to face the Springboks ahead of Saturday's showdown. The panel discuss why Andy Farrell favours Sam Prendergast, whether this South Africa team is the greatest international side ever and the possibility of Leinster's Jacques Nienaber rejoining his former side before the World Cup. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by an all-star panel to discuss the state of sports journalism in 2025 and how the industry has changed in recent years. John Greene, Sinead Kissane and Kieran Cunningham weigh in on the challenges facing journalists today, the new skills reporters require and what the media landscape might look like in ten years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

[Somewhat] fresh from Sunday's mesmerising events in Budapest, Indo Sport's Daniel McDonnell assesses the outcomes and outpourings which have followed, and what this unprecedented international window means for Ireland's World Cup prospects. He also brings us an exclusive interview with former Shels manager Damien Duff, speaking for the first time of his shock departure from the then LOI champions, the aftermath, and plenty more besides. Football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports ⚽️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined in studio by Ian Madigan to break down Ireland's record win over Australia and look ahead to next weekend's showdown with South Africa. Mack Hansen's performance at fullback, whether Sam Prendergast or Jack Crowley should start against the Springboks and the pros and cons of moving Caelan Doris to number seven are all on the menu. Our rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A bigger moment than Robbie Brady's goal against Italy in 2016? It doesn't matter, does it? We have another moment. Troy Parrott drags Ireland from its football slump, completing a hat-trick to beat Hungary in the Puskas Arena in the 96th minute. The celebrations were phenomenal, not just on the pitch, not just in the stands, but around the world, and the post-match reactions were heartfelt. To do it justice, Joe has assembled an ensemble preamble cast, he speaks with Damien Delaney to dissect the famous win and he goes to Aidan FItzmaurice, still in Budapest.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey deliver their verdict from the Aviva Stadium as an early Mack Hansen hat-trick set the tone for a strong Ireland display, defeating Australia 46-19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Republic of Ireland football team have a magical way of injecting the Friday feeling after a victory that has kept World Cup 26 hopes very much alive, and in the most entertaining way possible thanks in no small part to Cristiano Ronaldo. Gary Breen joins Joe to break down why this victory was one that looked and felt like an Ireland team, and to outline what’s at stake for players who performed well in Dublin. First, Dan McDonnell is already in Budapest, but he dials in to give his sense of last night’s atmosphere, how Troy Parrott’s freedom from English football desire helped his development, and what next for Heimir. Football on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky SportsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Conor McKeon (on his phone) joins Joe (with a smashed phone) and Will for this Thursday ‘prekend’ edition of Bits & Bobs. The team discuss the news that Dublin will host seven Euro 2028 games, express their disinterest in the anticipated Paul/Joshua fight, and we ask why our sports stars aren’t that little more chippy with their in-team competitors. Meanwhile, Conor gives a deep dive into the complexity of the GAA’s ethical questions around their insurance sponsors. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined in studio by Ian Madigan and Ruaidhri O'Connor to break down Ireland's selection to face Australia and discuss why the team needs to revert to 'old school' tactics. Ruaidhri explains why he thinks Andy Farrell is becoming more ruthless midway through the World Cup cycle while Ian discusses the recent lineout woes. South Africa's impressive win in Paris and whether Ireland's handling has declined is up for discussion too. Our rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe is joined by Pippa York to discuss her new book, The Escape, which explores life in the Tour de France peloton as Robert Millar, and her decision to transition to live life as a woman. Pippa takes Joe through the cutthroat world of professional cycling in the 1980s and explains why she made the decision to dope during her career. After retiring from cycling, Robert Millar disappeared from public life until reemerging as Pippa York in 2017. She talks to Joe about coming to terms with her identity and what came after.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dan McDonnell joins Joe in studio ahead of the upcoming international window that sees Ireland face Portugal and Hungary. The lads chat through how Heimir Hallgrímsson’s side might line out, discuss permutations for World Cup qualification and ask the question - why are Ireland so nice to play against? They also review the League of Ireland season, diving into the looming dominance of Shamrock Rovers, St Pat’s disappointing season under Stephen Kenny and all the latest of what’s going on at Dundalk & Cork. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 Our football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's a Monday episode of Bits & Bobs as Joe is joined in studio by Ronan and a returning Conan to break down the weekend's talking points. The latest GAA brawl, Ireland's 'Charity Shield' outing against Japan and Conor Bradley's international pathway are all up for discussion. Joe also goes through some emails and Conan expands on why Derry loves Halloween.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Damien Delaney joins Joe Molloy to recap the weekend that was in the world of football. Our football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sinead Kissane, Ruaidhri O'Connor & Cian Tracey assemble post-match at the Aviva Stadium to recap a largely patchy Ireland performance versus Japan. Rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe, Will & Ronan assemble to tee you up for the weekend ahead on this Friday edition of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at [email protected] ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated Indo Sport YouTube page here: https://www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie O'Sullivan joins Joe to gives us his thoughts on the defeat to New Zealand in Chicago and looks ahead to Saturday's clash with Japan. The former Ireland head coach gives us his firsthand experiences of dealing with an 'ageing squad' and explains why Farrell just needs to keep on winning. Joining us on the line from America, Eddie also talks us through where the sport's development is Stateside ahead of the country hosting the 2031 World Cup. Our rugby coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.