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Cameron Hill and Nathan Murphy join Eoin Sheahan for Thursday nights Newsround ahead of a monumental weekend of sport. The Ryder Cup kicks off tomorrow at Bethpage Black. The GAA Football All Star nominations came in this morning. The URC returns this weekend too, and the LOI title could be wrapped up tomorrow night. The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction 

The NFL is coming to town! With Croke Park set to host the Steelers v Vikings game this Sunday, we wanted to know everyone’s opinions on the good, the bad, and the ugly of bringing American Football to Ireland, as well as exploring why it has become a hugely popular game internationally.Have a thought or topic in mind for next week's 'Word On The Street'? Get in touch via @OffTheBall on social media or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180.

League of Ireland legend Stuart Byrne joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig for the latest edition of You Had To Be There on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. 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

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O’Dea & Dara Smith-Naughton were in studio this morning to run through the biggest sports stories on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast. There was no shortage of things to get stuck into this morning, including but not limited to: Patrick Horgan's legacy, Monchi's Villa exit, the complexities of 'gardening leave' and the FAI's appearance before the Oireachtas. Finally, our GAA correspondent (and All Star committee member) Tommy Rooney joined the show to run through the nominees and debate the biggest talking point this morning - why have Donegal more players nominated than the All-Ireland winners Kerry?! 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

Tonight's Newsround is brought to you by Eoin, Nathan, and Cameron, taking you through the biggest sporting stories of the day. Off The Ball Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Scott O’Brien and Emma Brennan are in studio with Eoin to talk about representing Ireland at the Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup. They also open up about their experiences with drug and alcohol abuse and the work of Coolmine, a drug and alcohol treatment centre. Warning, this piece does include conversations around drug use and addiction.

In a special edition episode of the NFL Pod this week, Cian travels down to Limerick to talk to two time Super Bowl winner Max Starks before the lads dive into the usual bits in studio. Ger is back to join Mick and Cian looking ahead to the biggest NFL weekend in Irish history.

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea run through some busy morning papers, as Patrick Horgan announces his retirement, the PWC GAA/GPA All-Stars have been released.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

Off The Ball take a trip down to O'K Cycles in Carrick-on-Suir to learn about the history of the Carrick Wheelers, and the wider impact the club has had on Irish & world cycling, ahead of L'Etape Ireland's 100km & 150km events on Sunday the 28th of September. We speak to Carrick club legends Sean 'Booty' Walsh, Martin Wall & Bobby Sheehan, the lads share their stories of growing up with Sean Kelly, the infamous gatecrashing story at the 1972 Olympics & much more!

Hello hello and welcome to Tuesday's Newsround! Eoin Sheahan, Cameron Hill, and Mick McCarthy will bring you through today's biggest sporting news stories, including news of Patrick Horgan's retirement, Tadhg Beirne's captaincy, and an update on the FAI The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig,& Arthur O’Dea have all of the major news for you on this Tuesday morning, the morning after a hectic night of LOI & Ousmane Dembele received the Ballon D’or…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

Stephen Gleeson joins Will O’Callaghan and Mick McCarthy for tonight’s Newsround as Kate O’Connor takes to the streets of Tokyo to celebrate her Silver medal in the Heptathlon at the 2025 World Championships. We have all the latest news as we round up Gameweek 5 of the Premier League and all the other sporting headlines of the day. The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction 

Will O'Callaghan is joined by Cliona Foley this evening to talk about Ireland's huge successes in athletics at the World Championships in Japan, including Kate O'Connor's silver medal, and some remarkable performances.

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea recap yet another fantastic weekend of sport as Kate O’Connor put herself among Ireland’s greatest & Cian McPhillips made sure we wouldn’t forget his name anytime soon.In the Premier League, Arsenal left it late to rescue a point at home to Manchester City & Ruben Amorim’s Manchester United picked up a vital three points against Chelsea in a fairly eventful clash!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

In this free segment of The Sunday Paper Review - John Duggan is joined by Philip Lanigan of the Irish Daily Mail & Health & Performance Nutritionist Kate McDaid to discuss the top stories in the papers this Sunday!The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball.

John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week's Racing Pod as it was announced that the Curragh will host the first ever Good Friday racing in Ireland in 2026.Sam Norris of William Hill also joins the lads. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

Hello folks, and Happy Friday! The top of this morning's Breakfast Show included some Athletics discussions, looking at Marcus Rashford's performance against Barcelona, and Keith Treacy takes a walk down memory lane!Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Cameron Hill joins Eoin Doyle and Eoin Sheahan for tonight’s Newsround as Cian McPhillips takes the day as he smashed the National Record at 800m to win his semi-final at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo. The Longford native unfortunately won’t be joined by Mark English as he finished in 3rd place in his semi-final. We’ve all the latest on the new Women’s League of Ireland development league that will kick off in 2026, and all the latest ahead of tonight’s Champions League action. The Newsround on Off The Ball is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction 

Gen Z can't concentrate on anything for more than 8 seconds... including sports!?Federations are coming up with more and more ways to speed up sports, from T20 cricket and Rugby 7s to sprint races in the F1. This week, Susanna, Eve, and Rachel take to the streets to find out what the Irish public think about the shortened versions of games and whether they're having the desired effect...Have a thought or topic in mind for next week's 'Word On The Street'? Get in touch via @OffTheBall on social media or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180.

Fresh off claiming bronze at the world boxing championship in Liverpool, Gráinne Walsh sits down with Eoin Sheahan to discuss the many setbacks and bumps on the road that led her to this moment.

Colm Boohig, Adrian Barry & Arthur O’Dea run through the morning papers, as the lads talk about the 2nd night of Champions League action, the World Athletics Championships entering day 6 & more. 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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Michael McCarthy and Cian Fahey bring you this week's edition of the NFL Pod as Ger misses out. What should the Cincinnati Bengals do about Joe Burrow's injury? Did the Giants and Cowboys play out the best game of the season already? And how did the Steelers throw the game away against the Seahawks.

Cameron Hill joins Mick McCarthy and Eoin Sheahan in studio for Wednesday's Newsround, as the second day of the Champions League season is in full swing, while Leinster have named Caelan Doris as their club captain for the new season.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Colm Boohig, Vinny Perth and Arthur O'Dea bring you all the latest after an exciting opening night for the Champions League, featuring wins for Arsenal, Tottenham and a 4-4 Thriller between Juventus and Dortmund. 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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Colm Boohig, Keith Treacy & Arthur O’Dea bring you all of the latest, the morning after Axelle Berthoumieu received a 12-game-ban for the now infamous bite on Aoife Wafer, Henry Shefflin was named Kilkenny u20 boss & the UEFA Champions League is BACK!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

Welcome to Tuesday's Newsround, where Eoin, Mick, and Cameron bring you through the biggest stories of the day, including Hugo Keenan's injury news, Arsenal's champions league match, an update on the bite on Aoife Wafer, and much moreThe Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Will O’Callaghan and Mick McCarthy join Eoin Sheahan for Monday nights Newsround after a hectic and monumental weekend of sport. The Irish rugby team saw their World Cup campaign come to a heartbreaking end, losing 18-13 to France in Exeter. Ruben Amorim is under the coach again as his Manchester United side lost the Manchester derby 3-0 to rivals City. And closer to home, St. Patricks Athletic, Shamrock Rovers, Kerry FC and Cork City make up the final four in the FAI Cup.The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction 

Ger Gilroy, Arthur O’Dea & Colm Boohig recap an action-packed weekend of sport.In football, Manchester City comfortably overcame Manchester United while Kerry mounted a comeback from 3-0 down against Sligo Rovers to book their place in The FAI Cup semi-finals.There was plenty of boxing action as Lewis Crocker overcame Paddy Donovan in the first ever all-Irish world title fight - in somewhat controversial circumstances at Windsor Park. Aoife O’Rourke claimed gold at the World Championships in Liverpool & Callum maintained his unbeaten record in the co-main event of Terence Crawford incredible win over Canelo Alvarez!Ireland exited the Women’s Rugby World Cup at the hands of France. Despite leading 0-13 at half-time, they failed to register a single score in the second period, ultimately falling short on a scoreline of 18-13…And it’s been a mixed bag so on the track in Tokyo for Team Ireland…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

In this free segment of The Sunday Paper Review - John Duggan is joined by Orla McElroy from The Irish Daily Mail, and UEFA Pro Licence Coach Shane Keegan, as John runs through the main headlines.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball.

John Duggan, Shane Hannon and Cameron Hill run through the day's news including the sad news of the passing of former World Light-Welterweight Boxing Champion Ricky Hatton. Phil Egan brings team news ahead of Liverpool's trip to Turf Moor with the exclusion of Alexander Isak and there are updates in the Quarter-Final clash in Exeter between Ireland and France in the Rugby World Cup.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

In this episode of Inner Drive, Off The Ball's Kathleen McNamee sat down with Irish rugby star, 2024 and 2025 Six Nations Player of the series Aoife Wafer. They spoke about her love of rugby, the difficulties she faced with injuries and her hope to play in the 2025 World Cup despite that. 

On this weeks episode of The Racing Pod, Johnny Ward and John Duggan preview a huge weekend of racing with The Champions Festival and Leopardstown. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+| Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

Shane Hannon, Colm Boohig, and Dara Smith-Naughton bring you through some of the biggest sports news this Friday morning, including some final reaction to Ireland's loss to Armenia, the upcoming Manchester Derby, and Colm's Cork rivalries.Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Cameron Hill and Richie McCormack join Eoin Sheahan for tonights Newsround. Ger Brennan confirmed to Off The Ball’s Tommy Rooney that Stephen Cluxton ‘won’t be playing’ when he joins the Dublin lineup this season. Elsewhere in the capital, former Shamrock Rovers CEO John Martin has joined the FAI as the new Director of Football.The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Hello and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're back after a busy summer, and ready to talk about how social media is helping women's rugby reach the stratosphere and the different ways in which young people are engaging with sport onlineHave a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

Ger Gilroy, Dara Smith-Naughton & the returning Colm Boohig have all of the major news for you on this Thursday morning after Athlone town suffered a disappointing defeat to Glasgow in Europe…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

Irish Olympian Phil Healy joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to discuss the aspirations of Team Ireland at the World Athletics Champions in Tokyo, as well as her current injury update. 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/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball 

Ger Gilroy, Mick McCarthy, and Cian Fahey are back this Wednesday with another NFL Pod, as they discuss the Dolphins' woes, Parsons' strength, and how the Raiders have impressed already.

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Kathleen McNamee and Cameron Hill for Wednesday's Newsround, as the next Irish Open host has been confirmed, while Aoife O'Rourke has guaranteed herself a bronze in the World Boxing Championships. Meanwhile, Aoife Wafer has returned to full training ahead of Ireland's World Cup Quarterfinal against France.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Ger Gilroy, Steuy Byrne & Arthur O’Dea have all of the major news for you, the morning after The Republic of Ireland crumbled at the hands of Armenia - dealing the biggest of blows to their 2026 World Cup qualification hopes…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

Eoin Sheahan, Eoin Doyle, Nathan Murphy, and Cameron Hill are all in studio for Tuesday's Newsround as they react Ireland's defeat against Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers, Ange Postecoglou's appointment at Forest, and much more.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Ger Gilroy, Dara Smith-Naughton & Arthur O’Dea have all of the major news for you, the morning of The Republic of Ireland’s second World Cup qualifier in Yerevan!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

Mick McCarthy and Will O’Callaghan join Eoin Sheahan for tonight’s Newsround the day after Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open. Heimir Halgrimsson speaks to the media in Yerevan and there’s new contracts for the Bohemian FC management team.The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction 

Ger Gilroy, special guest co-host Vinny Perth & Arthur O’Dea recap an action-packed weekend of sport the morning after Rory McIlroy was crowned Irish Open champion for the 2nd time, Ireland suffered a disappointing defeat to New Zealand & on the weekend that The Republic Of Ireland got their World Cup Qualification campaign underway with a MAD 2-2 draw at home to Hungary…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

Philip Quinn and Paul O'Hehir join Adrian Barry in studio for The Sunday Paper Review, fresh off the back of the Republic of Ireland's late equaliser in the 2-2 draw at home to Hungary in World Cup qualification last night.This is a free segment with the full thing available for subscribers in the Sunday Paper Review feed each week.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball is brought to you by Visit Pennsylvania, the home of incredible sport and scenery, your next must-visit destination in 2026!

Shane Hannon, John Duggan & Adrian Barry bring you all of today’s major stories - providing more reaction to Ireland’s draw with Hungary last night…SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

 Nathan Murphy was joined by Jess Devine and Tatiana O'Brien of Shamrock Sióga, Ireland’s first LGBTQIA+ Basketball Club, to chat about how important their club is for  LGBTQIA+ athletes in Ireland after they took home the silver medal for Ireland at the 2025 EuroGames.  Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0. 

In a rare treat, Ger Gilroy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, as Keith Treacy has been drafted in to add a bit of credibility to proceedings. He is joined by Shane Hannon and Arthur O’Dea for the shoutiest segment across a multitude of platforms!The Crappy Quiz on Off The Ball  is brought to you by Visit Pennsylvania, the home of incredible sport and scenery, your next must-visit destination in 2026!

Shane Hannon, Keith Treacy, and Arthur O'Dea bring you through the papers this Friday morning, as they look ahead to Ireland v Hungary tomorrow at the Aviva, and also react to the news of Daniel Levy's departure from Tottenham Hotspur after almost a quarter of a century as chairman.Off The Ball Breakfast from 7:30am with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Cameron Hill and Nathan Murphy join Will O’Callaghan for tonight’s Newsround. There was a fast start this morning at the K Club at the Irish Open, a League of Ireland club are looking at temporarily moving to their counties GAA stadium for a part of next season and the US Tennis Open semi-finals are set in New York.The Newsround is brought to you by UPMC #GetBackInAction