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Shane, Colm & Arthur running through Friday’s morning papers, including last night's Europa League semi-finals, and the Lions squad selection. 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 Off The Ball podcast - Word On The Street!Every week, Susanna & Eve take a major sporting event or topic and head to the streets of Dublin to find out what you, the public, think. With a proud all female crew, from producer to presenter, there was no other topic this week but the 'Skorts vs Shorts' debate dominating headlines. To help us out, we bring in Camogie player and 'friend of the pod' to give the up close and personal (literally) account of players' experiences. Welcome Rachel!A pretty resounding opinion from the public this week... but we want to hear your thoughts.Have a topic in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall on all our social platforms.

Hello ! And welcome to a brand new Off The Ball podcast - Word On The Street!Every week, Susanna & Eve take a major sporting event or topic and head to the streets of Dublin to find out what you, the public, think. With Eve being a major Spurs fan and Susanna never watching a football game... the only logical topic this week was Liverpool winning the Premier League! But we wanted to know, why do so many Irish people care about a league across the pond?Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall on all our social platforms.

Hello ! And welcome to a brand new Off The Ball podcast - Word On The Street!Every week, Susanna & Eve take a major sporting event or topic and head to the streets of Dublin to find out what you, the public, think. As Rory McIlroy won the Masters and infected a nation, Susanna becomes obsessed with pitch & putt, Eve shares her rather abrupt introduction to the world of golf, and the public share just how much Rory's win meant to Irish people.Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @OffTheBall on all our social platforms.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the latest from last night's Champions League semi final between PSG and Arsenal, plus a look ahead to tonight's Europa League semi-finals, and which Irish player has his eyes on a Premier League promotion.Mikel Arteta believes that his side were the better despite being knocked out of the Champions League semi final by PSG. Luis Henrique disagrees.Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and Achraf Hakimi eye an Inter takedown, whilst Arsene Wenger praises the Parisian's adaptability.Ruben Amorim and Alejandro Garnacho look ahead to another meeting with Athletic Club plus Ange Postecoglou isn't happy with Arsene Wenger's comments.Jason Knight has his eyes on his on causing a play-off upset.And there is a fantastic 'What a player he was by the way...' thanks to Richie McCormack.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show it was a Gaelic Football bonanza as build-up increases ahead of both the Leinster and Ulster Football finals this weekend. Former Meath footballer Mark Ward was on hand to recall Meath's last golden era, whilst former Armagh 'keeper Paul Hearty and ex-Donegal wing-back Kevin Cassidy reminisced on some classics between the two counties.But this morning's Bite begins with Ward's assessment of the excitement levels in the Royal County.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton were on hand this morning to discuss all the major sports stories on this Thursday morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. From Cork's readiness to take a rebel stand with the skort this weekend, to Mikel Arteta's delusion after Arsenal were knocked out of the Champions League by PSG last night, we've all the angles covered for you this morning. 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 Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Graham Hunter was on the line to talk last night's classic between Inter and Barcelona, plus Ruaidhri O'Connor was in studio to reflect on that stunning Leinster loss on Saturday.Just how good are this Inter side and will Barca rue their missed opportunity?Did Leinster show arrogance and is Leo Cullen's position under threat?But this morning's Bite starts with Hunter reflecting on one of the greatest European ties of all time.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from a big weekend of domestic action plus build-up and team news ahead of the Champions League semi final clash between Barcelona and Inter.Stephen Bradley and Damien Duff continue their war of words after the fall out between the pair two weeks ago.Bohemians' boss Alan Reynolds praises his side's fans after a late win in Galway.Drogheda United remain top of the pile, and their head coach Kevin Doherty feels like his side fully deserved their win over Cork City.Tiernan Lynch describes what it means to put on a Derry City shirt.Dungannon Swifts make history, but which of their players looks to be heading to Tallaght?And Hansi Flick's little genius Lamine Yamal is ready to light up Europe again.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Join Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Cameron Hill as they discuss all the sporting action over the bank holiday weekend, including Leinster's semi-final loss, and the ongoing controversy over skorts in camogie.The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland| #GetBackInAction

Irish comedian & TV presenter Dara Ó Briain joins Ger & Colm on the show to feature on this week’s You Had to be There.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 OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show Alan Quinlan was live in studio to talk yet another European defeat for Leinster, whilst comedian Dara O'Briain selected his top five 'You Had To Be There' moments.Did Leinster take Northampton for granted? And is this defeat a worry for Irish rugby in general?Dara O'Briain was perhaps Ireland's most famous fan at last summer's Olympics, but did any of those moments make his list?But this morning's Bite starts Quinny analysing where it went wrong for the Boys in Blue on Saturday.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

In this episode, Eoin brings you on an injury-delayed tour of Peru. There is the story of mountain climbing in Arequipa and how the political turmoil of 2022/23 affected the nation, while there is also an analysis of the societal divisions in Peru as represented by football.We traipse up towards the Amazon river, taking in a massive John the Baptist celebration en route to a rickety boat along the river. Cocooned away from the world, the trip concludes with a mad chase to find phone coverage to see if Kerry have beaten Tyrone in the All-Ireland championship.Before all that, there’s part seven of the Patagonian hitchhiking journey, our most in-depth, most chaotic, most turbulent instalment yet.Follow Eoin…https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/https://x.com/EoinSheahanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@eoinsheahanEmail: [email protected]

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from the Europa League semi finals plus all the build-up ahead of a huge night of domestic action.Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim backs his senior pros after an historic win in Bilbao.Ange Postecoglou wants more of the same from his Spurs side.Nottingham Forest poor form continues.Arne Slot says he has had a message from Jurgen Klopp congratulating him on their league title win.Ruesha Littlejohn wants more done for the development of the LOI.Stephen Kenny says that every point is vital, whilst Bohemians' Rob Cornwall pays tribute to Alan Reynolds.Derry City boss Tiernan Lynch wants his side to bounce back whilst Waterford's Padraig Amond wants a turnaround in the Deise's fortunes.And finally, the Ireland under 15's make a racist complaint after a game with the UAE.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig were joined by Alan Quinlan to look ahead to the weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, plus David Brady and Shane McEntee were in studio to look ahead to the weekend's Gaelic football action.Can anyone stop the Leinster juggernaut as they career towards the final?And should pitch invasions be allowed once again? David Brady thinks so.This morning's Bite begins with Quinlan's thoughts on whether Northampton Saints can put it up to Leo Cullen's side?Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Cameron Hill joins Nathan Murphy in studio for Thursday's Newsround as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are both set for Europa League action. Meanwhile, Andrea Piardi has been rewarded with the second test of the Lions series in Australia, and World Rugby has made sweeping changes to the Sevens series for next year! The Newsround with UPMC Ireland.

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from Barcelona's Champions League thriller with Inter.Lamine Yamal is described as a genius, and despite just being 17 years-old has played 100 games for his boyhood club.Ange Postecoglou and James Maddison are on the warpath as Spurs target a first European final since the 2019 Champions League showpiece.Ruben Amorim wants to put an awful domestic season to bed by booking their ticket for next season's UCL.Chelsea claim a 6th WSL title in a row and look to go invincible. Heimir Hallgrimsson targets LOI players in the June squad.And finally, Liam Scales wants revenge on Rangers despite confirming the title last weekend.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

This week’s You Had To Be There comes by way of Irish comedian & Après Match legend, Gary Cooke!West Indies v Ireland 1976 in Rathmines 1977 Ireland v France in Lansdowne 1980 United Liverpool Old Trafford India v Ireland cricket in Malahide 2022 Wimbledon 2016  Irish Open 1978 Faldo etc. John O’Leary came 2ndOff 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 Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Ireland forward Hannah O'Connor joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to look ahead to Leinster's Champions Cup semi final with Northampton Saints on Saturday.Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh also joined the duo to talk the issue of diving in hurling, and is 'soccer' the genesis of it?But this morning's Bite starts with debate over the rumour that Jordie Barrett will only start from the bench for Leo Cullen's side on Saturday.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Richie McCormack and Cameron Hill as Ireland have been dealt another blow to their World Cup hopes as Dorothy Wall has been ruled out with an Achilles strain, while Stephen Archer announces his retirement. They also bring you team news from the UEFA Champions League semi final between Barcelona and Inter.

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, football writer and broadcaster Lars Sivertsen and World Cup winner Matt Dawson joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on this morning's show.Arsenal were beaten 0-1 at home Paris Saint-Germain last night in the first leg of their Champions League semi final. Sivertsen explains why PSG aren't a team to go chasing.And as build-up heats up ahead of this weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, Dawson ponders caution for any team visiting Leinster on home soil.But this morning's Bite starts with Sivertsen's reaction to last night's Champions League semi-final.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby.Leinster won't be taking their Champions Cup semi final opponents Northampton Saints lightly as they welcome the English side to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday.Dan Sheehan is happy with Jacques Nienaber approach to defence.A Welsh lock makes a retirement U-turn.John Mitchell gets the Conor O'Shea vote of confidence.And Fiona Hayes is on cloud 9.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Join Eoin, Mick, and Cameron as they discuss today's biggest sporting news, as well as look ahead to tonight's Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and PSG.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the retirement of one of the greats of Irish football, what does Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique think ahead of their Champions League semi final tonight and just where could Paul Pogba end up next?Louise Quinn carved out a remarkable career which spanned nearly 20 years and four countries and one World Cup.Republic of Ireland boss Carla Ward joined Kathleen McNamee on today's COYGIG podcast and you can hear her tribute to Quinn on a momentous career.Arteta wants his side's supporters to bring a vociferous atmosphere for their first leg with PSG.Luis Enrique isn't quite sure whether the Premier League is the best in the world.Gabriel Martinelli looks forward to perhaps the biggest game of his fledgling career so far.And finally, is Paul Pogba United States-bound?Plus there's a brilliant Liverpool title-winning montage bonus created by Richie McCormack to round things off.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Paralympic Bronze Medallist Orla Comerford, joined Will O'Callaghan to chat about her new partnership with Allianz to promote para-sport inclusion and youth engagement. This is brought to you by Allianz, proud partners of Paralympics Ireland.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Mayo goalkeeper Rob Hennelly and ex-hurling referee Brian Gavin joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on this morning's show.With the kickout perhaps becoming even more important in Gaelic football with the advent of the new rules, Hennelly details why ball retention is so important.And after a somewhat controversial weekend in the hurling championship, Gavin explains what fans want to see when they come to watch hurling matches.But this morning's Bite starts with Hennelly on the pressures of being a modern day shot-stopper.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

In this episode, Eoin brings you on a sporting tour through three countries in Central America.We begin in Costa Rica, where we watch their World Cup dreams dying a death, before an unlikely resuscitation allows an entire nation to dream, if only for a brief moment.We venture to Belize where a small town is looking to recapture past glories in the nation’s Premier League.And we go to Guatemala, where we take chicken buses up to the mountains to the small towns totally obsessed with basketball.Before all that, there’s part six of the Patagonian hitchhiking journey, as Eoin is finally asked to do some driving for himself.Follow Eoin…https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/https://x.com/EoinSheahanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@eoinsheahanEmail: [email protected]

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby.Leinster step up preparations ahead of welcoming Northampton Saints to the Aviva Stadium in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday.Despite being on the losing side in the last three finals, Dan Sheehan says that his side are under no extra pressure.Sheehan also feels that he is in great shape just 10 months after tearing his ACL in South Africa.Leinster assistant coach Robyn McBryde says the defeat to the Scarlets was a wake up call that his side perhaps needed.Australia look set to name their Joe Schmidt replacement.Scott Bemand says that the growth of the Irish team is on a positive trajectory despite Saturday's loss to Scotland.And Alan Quinlan says that it would be worrying if just one Irish province qualifies for the knockout stages of the URC.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

Eoin Sheahan returns as Monday's Newsround gets the week underway

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from a huge weekend of football.Arne Slot's Liverpool finally get over the line after their 5-1 thumping of Tottenham Hotspur yesterday at Anfield. The Reds had led the Premier League for the majority of the season and can now claim a 20th English top division title.Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said that consistency is key to their success whilst the reality of winning the title had not yet set in for fellow Dutchman Slot.Pep Guardiola says that despite City's defeat of Nottingham Forest doesn't rectify what has been a poor season for the Citizens.And after Arsenal completed an astonishing comeback against Lyon, we hear from Renee Slegers after they booked their place in the Champions League final against Barcelona.Elsewhere Carlo Ancelotti looks to be headed for Brazil and the 2026 World Cup, whilst a possible future star of those games scored a cracker for River Plate against Boca JuniorsAnd finally, is Scott McTominay about to lead Napoli to the Serie A title?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ryan O'Dwyer and Sarah O'Donovan joined Ger Gilroy to look back at a momentous weekend in the hurling championship and just what happened with that penalty decision.After Meath defeated Dublin in somewhat shocking fashion, OTB GAA correspondent and proud Meath man Tommy Rooney was on the line to talk an historic day for Meath football.And with Louth the opponents for the Royals in two weeks time, could there be a repeat of the 2010 final?But this morning's Bite starts with O'Dwyer looking back at that goal between Dublin and Wexford.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

John Duggan, Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon talked through the big news of the day on Sunday's Newsround on Off The Ball.

Enjoy a section of today's Sunday Paper Review - as Adrian Barry was joined in studio by Declan Lynch of the Sunday Independent and former Irish rugby international Jackie Shiels.

John Duggan, Shane Hannon and Cameron Hill chatted through the biggest stories of the day on the Off The Ball Saturday Newsround.

On Friday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby, including URC team news, Ronan O'Gara's thoughts on Jack Crowley and Johnny Sexton plus we build up to the Energia AIL Finals on Sunday.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of a big weekend of League of Ireland and Premier League action.Arne Slot's Liverpool side just need a single point to be champions on Sunday, but don't let the narrative of it being a poor season take away from the achievement.Darwin Nunez hasn't made a league start since February but what does Slot have to say regarding the Uruguayan's future?Bernardo Silva says that he will miss having Kevin de Bruyne around but calls him Manchester City's greatest ever.We have all the build up ahead of Friday's League of Ireland games, as you will hear from Pico Lopes, Keith Buckley and Mason Melia.And finally, there is team news from Spain as one star returns but one misses out for Barcelona as they take on Real Madrid in the Copa Del Rey final.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Johnny Ward was joined by Thom Malone for this weeks Racing Pod, where they discussed the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse and the big news that Nicky Henderson's star horse, Constitution Hill has been given the green light to run at Punchestown.  The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.  18+ see Gamblingcare.ie 

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara joined Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy to talk about his trip to see Paris Saint-Germain on Tuesday night.And as Jamie Vardy gets ready to leave Leicester, are there fewer sporting s***-houses left?Ahead of a bumper night of LOI action, Bohemians legend Owen Heary joined Shane and Keith live in studio.No doubt, Marc Canham quickly became the topic of conversation but who did Keith describe as the 'Godfather of Irish football?'Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On Thursday’s Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings you all the latest news from the Ireland camp as Scott Bemand names his side to take on Scotland away from home on Saturday.Aoife Wafer misses out with a knee injury. But what former international’s daughter could be in line to make her debut?Munster include a debutant of their own as Peter O’Mahony and Conor Murray are out with knocks.Here from the Clare man who is making waves in Bordeaux.The Champions Cup final dates for 2027 get their venue, whilst Ben Youngs isn’t taking the easy road into retirement as he eyes another trophy.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Thursday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of football.Mikel Arteta's Arsenal side had their 13th draw of the season last night at home to Crystal Palace which means Liverpool only need a point to secure the Premier League title at home to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.Could we see Kevin de Bruyne in the claret and blue of Aston Villa? Where is Mohammed Kudus off to? And Chelsea look to make yet another signing.Shane Keegan offers his thoughts on who could fix the mess that is the FAI.What European giants are looking at two Shamrock Rovers starlets?We have the latest from Spain and Italy as Inter lose their chance of a treble, and Madrid secure a scrappy win.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Shane Keegan joined Ger Gilroy and Ciara Trant on how the new Chief Football Officer for the FAI should be shaped.Who is best primed for the job? And was Canham ever going to be there long-term?Bordeaux-Begles attack coach Noel McNamara has had quite the coaching career so far, learning from the likes of Leo Cullen and Paul O'Connell.But today's Bite begins with Keegan on Canham and the FAI.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On Wednesday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill is here to bring Brian O'Driscoll's thoughts on the appointment of Johnny Sexton as a coach with the Lions and Ireland.Stuart Barnes on the Lions out-half selection and the Sexton appointment.Wales look set to get their man.Australia look for the return of a legend.And just who could be the new Wallabies coach?Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Wednesday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the world of football.FAI CEO David Courell says that there was no conversation which tried to persuade Marc Canham to stay at the FAI.Vinny Perth offers his thoughts on who should take over and why this appointment is arguably more important than any of the national side appointments.Pep Guardiola heralds one of his wingers as the ‘best in the world over 5 metres.’Mikel Arteta wants star winger Bukayo Saka to start contract negotiations to extend his stay with Arsenal.Liverpool could be crowned champions if Crystal Palace beat the Gunners tonight at the Emirates.And, Barcelona take one step closer to the La Liga title.Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Stuart Barnes joined Ger Gilroy and Vinny Perth on whether the signing of Rieko Ioane is a positive, long-term for Irish rugby?How do the other provinces compete? And what can they do to bridge the gap?With yet another scandal to hit the FAI, who will take over from CFO Marc Canham?Who is next in line to take over, and will they understand the many complexities of Irish football?But today's Bite begins with Barnes talking all things Leinster and Rieko Ioane.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, Cameron Hill brings the news on the Leinster injury front.Ulster opt to move on several players as Richie Murphy continues his rebuild.Connacht look for improvement in South Africa.An English legend retires.And the return of a star for New Zealand.Rugby on Off The Ball with thanks to Bank of Ireland | #NeverStopCompeting

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Cathal Mullaney brings you reaction to all the shock departure of Marc Canham from the FAI.There is also reaction to all of Monday's SSE Airtricity Premier Division games from Alan Reynolds, Stephen Bradley and more.There is cup final heartbreak for Troy Parrott in Holland.There will be another Irish player back in the English Premier LeagueAnd just who are Manchester United targeting to solve their goal-scoring crisis?Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Sarah O'Donovan and Ryan O'Dwyer joined Will O'Callaghan to dissect two Munster thrillers to open this year's Hurling Championships.Are Tipperary back? Is this just a small Limerick wobble? And just how worried should Cork be after throwing away a 12-point lead to Clare in Ennis?Alan Quinlan and Hannah O'Connor look back at all the weekend's rugby action, including a big win for Ireland away in Wales.And as Scott Bemand's side continue to build for the World Cup, what can this Ireland side achieve this year?But today's Bite begins with O'Donovan talking the Cork revival.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

In this episode, we take you to Mexico City where Independence Day is in full swing. We use the information provided by the Irish Hooligan to go and spend the day with some lucha libre fighters in a “dangerous part” of Mexico.For Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), then, we go to San Cristobal de las Casas and we attend a rave in the woods, learn about the Zapatista movement and we meet the people trying to build a gym in order to provide positive environments for the children of the city.Finally, we go to San Jose del Pacifico and we go on a magic mushroom journey in one of the most beautiful settings in the world, in the company of a former Mayo hurler.Before all that, there is part five of Eoin’s hitchhiking journey, where he desperately tries to get out of Paso de Indios.Follow Eoin… https://www.instagram.com/eoinsheahan/https://x.com/EoinSheahanhttps://www.tiktok.com/@eoinsheahanEmail: [email protected]

Shane Hannon brings you today's OTB Sunday Paper Review alongside Assistant Editor of the Irish Daily Mail Linda Maher and former tennis player Simon Carr.

Our racing experts are back on this the weekend of the Irish Grand National. John Duggan and Johnny Ward chatted through all the upcoming races and gave their top tips and tricks for the weekend at Fairyhouse. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill, 18+ see Gamblingcare.ie