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Former Irish basketball player, current author and activist Rebecca O’Keeffe joins Eoin Sheahan to respond to the statement put out on Friday by Basketball Ireland relating to their decision not to boycott the EuroBasket qualifiers, which will see them play two fixtures against Israel.

Johnny Ward and Thom Malone are back for another episode of The Racing Pod where they continue to look at the fallout from Thurles' closer, while Thom also gives his tips ahead of the race weekend.. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill | 18+ | See gamblingcare.ie 

Will, Keith & Arthur run through Friday morning’s papers, as the lads talk Benjamin Šeško's likely move to Manchester United, the Alexander Isak saga & 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

Cameron Hill and Stephen Doyle join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newrsound as Nathan Murphy and Vinny Perth are in situ in Tallaght for St Pat's Europa Conference League clash against Besiktas. The Newsround w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Will O’Callaghan, Meghann Scully & Arthur O’Dea have all of the morning’s major news for you, the morning after Shelbourne picked up a valuable win in Rijeka!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

Hello and welcome to a brand new episode of Word On The Street! Susanna is away this week, but Rachel is back from a long weekend at All Together Now to join Eve in studio and listen to her very biased account of last week's Champions League run for Athlone Town women.Have a topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall on all our social platforms, or send us a message at 087 9 180 180

Semaco "Zak" Moradi joined Eoin for the latest instalment of Settle In to talk about his transition to Ireland, how his love of sport came from playing football in refugee camps as a child and the difficulties faced by refugees. He'll also talk about how hurling and the GAA was pivotal to his transition into Ireland. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0

Colm, Adrian & Arthur run through Wednesday morning’s papers, as they discuss Dublin's options for their next manager, apathy towards the Lions 3rd test & 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

This Wednesday, the Newsround is brought to you by Eoin, Cameron, and Richie, and they take you through the big stories of the day, including the Isak saga, Ireland beating Pakistan in the cricket, and much more!The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Cameron Hill and Mick McCarthy join Eoin Sheahan for Tuesday's Newsround after the bank holiday, as Dublin won their seventh All Ireland Ladies title, while the British & Irish Lions lost the third test to the Wallabies, but still took home a series victory. Meanwhile, there's plenty to talk about in the football transfers ahead of the start of the Premier League season in two weeks. The Newsround w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Colm Boohig, Meghann Scully & Arthur O'Dea run through Tuesday morning's papers following a busy, busy Bank Holiday weekend.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

Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Orla McElroy & Kieran Shannon looking haead to this afternoon’s All-Ireland Ladies Gaelic Football Final!The Sunday Paper Review  on Off The Ball is brought to you by Dove men plus care, proud partners of the British and Irish Lions, upgrade to Dove men plus care, because care changes everything.You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Aidan Delaney joins Johnny Ward to run you through today’s sporting headlines.

Johnny Ward and Thom Malone are back for another episode of The Racing Pod where they'll discuss today's breaking news that Thurles Racecourse, Ireland’s only privately owned racecourse, has closed with immediate effect.The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ See gamblingcare.ie  

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

A slightly different look this week as the Word On The Street team are out of the studio and into the beautiful grounds of the Carrickmines Croquet & Lawn Tennis Club. It's the 2025 Irish Tennis Open, the only ITF World Tennis Tour event hosted in Ireland and a real chance to get to know the stars of Irish tennis. From the struggles of tour life to the pride in playing at home, Susanna and Eve host WOTS court-side and chat to some incredible young tennis players along the way. Have 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!

NFL’s newest recruit from Ireland Mark McNamee (Green Bay Packers) and ex-Connacht and ex NFL International Pathways Player Darragh Leader join Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig ahead of the 2025 NFL season getting underway. Mark had signed with the BC Lions in Vancouver in the CFL but signed for the Wisconsin NFL side earlier this month, joining Wicklow’s own Daniel Whelan as the second Irishman on their roster.OTB Breakfast w/ UPMC #GetBackInActionTo become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join All the perks right here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfGDs3EEl0RHUwgdEGeCL_A/join

Dara Smith-Naughton joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig for Thursday morning’s paper review in the wake of Athlone Town’s 4-0 rout of Cardiff City in the 1st qualifying round of the Women’s Champions League, Off The Ball’s own Eve Conway who was at the game joins the lads to review it. The Lions team for the final test vs Australia has been named and Shelbourne learn that they will face Rijeka in the 3rd round of qualifying in the Europa League.OTB Breakfast w/ UPMC #GetBackInAction

Nathan Murphy and Eoin Sheahan are joined by Cameron Hill for tonight's episode of The Newsround...but all the attention is on the Go Loud stage at the All Together Now festival this weekend.The Newsround with UPMC in Ireland #GetBackInAction

Nathan Murphy was joined by two legends of Irish football, Glen Whelan and Richard Dunne to dive into their careers in the Premier League and with the Irish team. This is all with thanks to Guinness, Never Settle. Get the facts, be drink aware, visit drinkaware.ie 

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are here to divulge through Wednesday morning’s papers, including the possibility of a 4 point goal being introduced to Gaelic Football, all the latest Premier League transfer news and Lara Gillespie’s historic third place finish in stage 4 of the Tour de France Femmes.OTB Breakfast on UPMC w/ UPMC #GetBackInAction

Ger, Colm & Arthur run through the morning papers as Kerry return to Killarney, with Sam Maguire. While the lads also react to Sligo's new coaching ticket.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

Happy Tuesday everybody! Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Cameron Hill will bring you the Newsround this evening, with news of Cathal O'Sullivan's ACL injury, Garry Ringrose's confirmed absence from the final Lions game, and Lara Gillespie's podium at the Tour de France Femmes The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Eoin Sheahan, Stephen Doyle and Michael McCarthy bring you a bumper Newsround this week to talk about Kerry's All-Ireland Final victory over Donegal in great detail.UPMC in Ireland #GetBackInAction

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O’Dea & Tommy Rooney reflect yet another fantastic weekend of sport which saw Kerry put on an absolute masterclass to claim The Sam Maguire Trophy with a 1-26 to 0-19 win over Donegal.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

It was former Meath All-Ireland winner and pundit Colm O'Rourke and journalist Clíona Foley on today's Sunday Paper Review with Adrian Barry - on the day Donegal face Kerry in the 2025 All-Ireland senior football final. Enjoy a free section of the paper review right here.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball.

Mick McCarthy is back hosting this week's Crappy Quiz, with Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea and Shane Hannon battling it out to ensure they will not go down in infamy as losers in the shoutiest segment across a multitude of platforms!The Crappy Quiz with Dove Men+ Care | #DoveMenCare

Cameron Hill and Stephen Doyle join Nathan Murphy for Thursday's Newsround, as Nathan is buzzing to finally be able to share that he spoke with Adam Sandler and the rest of the stars of Happy Gilmore 2 earlier this month! Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

It's Thursday, the best day of the week... Word On The Street is back!Welcome to episode 13, where we are talking all things curses and superstitions in sport.Rachel is over Cork's loss (or so she says..) but she still hasn't shown her face in the office! She joins on Zoom to, alongside Susanna and Eve, take you through some of sport's wildest superstitions and curses. Eve also chats to sports psychologist, Dr. Kate Kirby, to see whether 'winner's curse' can actually affect performance and the danger of superstitious behaviour! Have 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!

Nathan Murphy brings you a special interview today with the cast of Happy Gilmore 2! He talks with Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, and Chris McDonald about Scottie Scheffler's starring role, Will Zalatoris, and Padraig Harrington.

Ger, Colm & Arthur run through Thursday morning’s papers, including the Lions XV to play Australia in the 2nd test, Evan Ferguson's move to Roma.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 you to by Cameron Hill, bringing you the biggest sporting stories of the day! He is joined by Eoin and Mick coming in live from Killybegs in County Donegal, as they bring you on the road throughout the county ahead of their All-Ireland Senior Football Final this weekend. Off The Ball Newsround is brought to you by UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea have all of the morning’s major news for you, the morning after Louth appointed Gavin Devlin as Ger Brennan’s successor!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, Adrian Barry & Arthur O'Dea run through Tuesday morning's papers, as they chat through Tipperary's homecoming, Cork's decision not to hold a homecoming & more.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

Hello again and happy Tuesday! On tonight's Newsround Eoin, Mick, and Cameron will be bringing you the top stories from the day, including some juicy draws for the FAI Cup, Lions updates ahead of the second test, and much more!The Newsround w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Tommy Rooney sat down with Dublin All-Ireland winners Barney and Dean Rock in episode four of Inner Drive to discuss the family's legacy within the GAA from Russell Road to the steps of the Hogan Stand.Inner Drive is brought to you by Allianz, proud sponsors of Irish sport for over 30 years. #StopTheDrop

Hello hello hello! Join Eoin, Stevo, and Mick for Monday's Newsround as they react to a sensational All-Ireland final that saw Tipperary lift Liam McCarthy for the first time since 2019. Elsewhere, Scheffler made Portrush look easy, Owen Farrell will be captaining the Lions, and Evan Ferguson's loan move to Roma.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea recap an amazing weekend of sport which saw Tipperary obliterate Cork to claim a first Liam McCarthy Cup since 2019.We’ll be joined LIVE by All-Ireland winning Tipperary star Andrew Ormond as well as goalkeeper Rhys Shelly who are with Tommy Rooney from the Tipperary winners hotel! Elsewhere… Scottie Scheffler won The Open in Portrush, Evan Ferguson sealed a move to Roma & The Lions recorded an opening test victory over Australia in Brisbane!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

Johnny Ward was joined by Thom Malone to chat though all the upcoming action for the oaks weekend!The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

We're video-less this week except for Cameron Hill back in the studio as Michael, Eoin and special guest Ruairi O'Hagan bring you the Newsround from Red FM studios in Cork City. The Newsround with UPMC #getbackinaction

Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig were delighted to welcome Kingfishr into the OTB studio for this week's edition of You Had To Be There. One of Ireland's most exciting young bands, flying high off the back of their GAA-inspired song 'Killeagh', the lads made for great company and a great You Had To Be There. Enjoy!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 and Arthur James O'Dea were joined by Nathan Murphy to run through all the morning's sports news on Off The Ball Breakfast. First point of business this morning was the Lions team named to take on Australia this weekend in the first test of the series. Andy Farrell didn't make too many surprising decisions with his starting XV and bench, but the selection of Marcus Smith left Ger... perplexed. After that, Nathan Murphy joined us from Belfast where he was watching Shelbourne overcome Linfield in their first Champions League qualifier last night. And the lads queried why this game was not available for Irish football fans to watch last night! Finally, as the Open Championship got underway in Portrush this morning, Nathan brought us all the latest news before he made his way over to the course to cover the event this weekend. 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

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to episode 12 of Word On The Street, where we are talking all things British and Irish Lions ahead of the first test this weekend. This week we asked the public where their loyalties lie, Ireland over Lions or Lions over Ireland, and also whether this concept could work in any other sport. Susanna got the chance to ramble about her favourite sport, Eve got an education in all things rugby, and Rachel joined us from the glorious land of Cork to give her two cents on the GAA as well.Have 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!

Eoin Sheahan and Cameron Hill are joined on the line by Nathan Murphy from Windsor Park to bring you all your sports news this evening.Brought to you by UPMC in Ireland

Irish cycling star Eddie Dunbar joins Ger, Colm & Dara on the line for some fascinating insight into the mind of an elite level cyclist & to talk all things Tour de France, in the wake of Ben Healy’s heroics over the course of the last week!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 are joined by OTB’s Nathan Murphy who is live from Royal Portrush for the British Open, as they run you through all of the morning’s biggest stories from the world of sport!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

Tuesday's Newsround on Off the Ball is brought to you by UPMC.#getbackinaction Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInActionOff The Ball Breakfast is LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am.- Search for Off The Ball app in the Google Play store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/de..

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Katie Taylor's boxing coach Ross Enamait to look at her victory over Amanda Serrano by unanimous decision in Madison Square Garden to retain the title of undisputed super-lightweight champion.

GD4 Open title holder Brendan Lawlor joined Adrian Barry to talk about his golfing career, signing with Niall Horan’s Modest! Golf management, becoming the first disabled golfer to compete in a European Tour/DP World Tour event at the 2020 UK Championship and his plans to promote disability golf as high as possible. Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0

Colm Boohig, Meghann Scully & Dara Smith-Naughton are joined by cycling journalist, Andy McGrath, following Ben Healy's monster performance in the Tour de France yesterday, as he leads the general classification. 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