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S24 Ep 243Inner Drive Ep.1: Shane O'Donnell | Hattrick heroism, concussion incapacitation & space travel ambitions
As Clare take on Limerick in the 1st round of the Munster Hurling Championship this weekend, listen back to Clare hurler Shane O'Donnell speaking to Off The Ball in our newest series Inner Drive! Clare hurling icon Shane O'Donnell joins Joe Molloy for episode one of 'Inner Drive'.From a teenage sensation to a Fulbright Scholar, he's had a busy decade since that historic game against Cork in 2013, but it hasn't been a straightforward journey by any means.@AllianzIreland | #InnerDrive

S24 Ep 242Was the Grand National boring? The way a horse walks | THE RACING POD
John & Johnny are back again on this week's Racing Pod!Want the full thing? Head over to offtheball.com/join to sign up!The Racing Pod with William Hill.

S24 Ep 229Rita Bullwinkel, 'Headshot': A landmark moment for sports fiction
Kathleen McNamee was joined on Off The Ball by the author Rita Bullwinkel to discuss her highly acclaimed new book, 'Headshot'. Rita's debut novel, it tells a story through the perspective of eight female boxers working their way through the Women’s Youth Boxing Association championships in Reno, Nevada. Celebrated for it's originality, style and execution everywhere from The New York Times to The Guardian, this is a brilliant discussion that should not be missed.

S24 Ep 228THE RACING POD: Aintree Grand National weekend! | Changes to make the race safer
With both John Duggan and Johnny Ward nowhere to be found, Will O'Callaghan steps into the host's chair with Thom Malone deputising as tipster ahead of this weekend's Aintree Grand National. The Racing Pod with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | GamblingCare.ie
S24 Ep 214Exclusive access - OJ Simpson is dead | Dr. Harry Edwards on OJ, US civil rights history and the role of athletes who protest
In 2016, Ger Gilroy was joined by Dr. Harry Edwards to discuss the role of athletes in the civil rights movement. Dr. Edwards is an American sociologist and civil rights activist who has spent a career working with sports teams and athletes at the highest levels in America. He also appeared in the opening episodes of OJ: Made in America.

S24 Ep 213Inner Drive - Jordan Conroy | Growing up as a child of domestic abuse
Ireland 7s rugby star Jordan Conroy and his mother sit down with Nathan Murphy to discuss his upbringing and how his family home was impacted by his violent stepfather.Inner Drive on Off The Ball in association with Allianz.Trigger Warning - Prolonged details and discussion of domestic violence.
S24 Ep 212EXCLUSIVE ACCESS - David Hickey on playing for La Rochelle, changing his stance on Muhammed Ali, Tommy Smith and John Carlos
On February 27th, Eoin Sheahan sat down with GAA and Rugby legend David Hickey to talk about his life in activism as well as his decorated sporting career.

S24 Ep 211Weather weary, the dangers at play & who to watch | The Racing Pod
John Duggan & Johnny Ward are along with all the weekend's preview in The Racing Pod.With William Hill. Want the full version of the podcast? Visit http://offtheball.com/join!

S24 Ep 191THE RACING POD: Tips and what to look out for at the Irish Grand National weekend
Johnny Ward and John Duggan are back for this week's free Racing Pod, which looks ahead to the Easter racing at Fairyhouse in the Irish Grand National. The Racing Pod w/ William Hill 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

S24 Ep 190Why Cheltenham needs saving, Naas and Navan picks | THE RACING POD
John Duggan & Johnny Ward are back from a busy (but underwhelming) Cheltenham Festival for this week's Racing Pod. Want the full thing? Head over to offtheball.com/join! The Racing Pod, with William Hill.

S24 Ep 166THE CHELTENHAM SHOW | Gold Cup Friday, football fever & final day picks!
Ger Gilroy is joined by Thom Malone & John Duggan live from Cheltenham ahead of final day of the 2024 festival!Horse Racing w/ @williamhillire18+ | Bet responsibly | GamblingCare.ie

S24 Ep 165THE CHELTENHAM SHOW | The Stayers Hurdle, attendance atmosphere & Day Three picks!
Eoin Sheahan is joined by Thom Malone & John Duggan live from Cheltenham ahead of day three!Horse Racing w/ @williamhillire18+ | Bet responsibly | GamblingCare.ie

S24 Ep 164THE CHELTENHAM SHOW | Day two drop-outs, the cross country canceled & Willie Mullins’ winners!
Eoin Sheahan is joined by Johnny Ward & John Duggan live from Cheltenham as day two of the 2024 festival gets underway.Horse Racing w/ @williamhillire18+ | Bet responsibly | GamblingCare.ie
S24 Ep 163The Cheltenham Show: Day One Preview, Champion Hurdle tips
Eoin is joined by John Duggan & Johnny Ward with your one-stop shop for tips & previews on the opening day of the 2024 Cheltenham Festival.In association with William Hill.

S24 Ep 158Can British racing be fixed & picks for the weekend | THE RACING POD
John Duggan is as ever joined by Johnny Ward on The Racing Pod!Want the full thing? Head over to offtheball.com/join!The Racing Pod, with William Hill.
S24 Ep 155MOUNT RUSHMORE: Katie Taylor | Sonia O'Sullivan | Rachael Blackmore | Cora Staunton
With Katie Taylor, Cora Staunton, Sonia O'Sullivan and Rachael Blackmore now carved onto OTB's Mount Rushmore celebrating the greatest Irish women's athletes of all-time, Kathleen McNamee, Mick McCarthy and Will O'Callaghan joined Ger Gilroy to discuss the final choices.
S24 Ep 157Off The Ball's Mount Rushmore | Katie Taylor, Rachael Blackmore, Sonia O'Sullivan and Cora Staunton |
It's all come down to this: Kathleen McNamee, Sarah O'Donovan, Eoin Sheahan & Jenny Claffey discuss the final makeup for the Irish sportswomen Mount Rushmore on International Women's Day.Catch Off the Ball's sports 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 or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.#OptimumNutrition | #TheresMoreOfYouInYou

S24 Ep 154OTB's Mt. Rushmore | Cathal Dennehy & Gavan Casey's Olympic/Paralympic picks
OTB's Mt. Rushmore continues to its fourth day as journalists Cathal Dennehy & Gavan Casey make their Olympic/Paralympic picks.Catch Off the Ball's sports 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 or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.#OptimumNutrition | #TheresMoreOfYouInYou

S24 Ep 151OTB's Mount Rushmore | Cliona Foley & Nora Stapleton's picks from racing &rugby
Continuing our 2024 Mt. Rushmore, journalist Cliona Foley & former rugby & football star Nora Stapleton give their picks for the 4 best female Irish athletes outside of Gaelic games and soccer. Catch Off the Ball's sports 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 or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.#OptimumNutrition | #TheresMoreOfYouInYou

S24 Ep 143Gold Cup memories, John's Cheltenham Q&A, ones to watch | THE RACING POD
The Cheltenham excitement continues this week with John Duggan and Johnny Ward on The Racing Pod!With William Hill.

S24 Ep 142Tacking Online Abuse of Sport's Biggest Stars | OTB Breakfast Extra | Aidan Eames & Theo Lynn
Aidan Eames of Clark Hill law firm & Professor Theo Lynn of DCU join Ger & Eoin in studio to talk about the FIA-backed campaign tackling online abuse in sport, 'United Against Online Abuse'.Catch Off the Ball's sports 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 or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.#OptimumNutrition | #TheresMoreOfYouInYou

S24 Ep 134Cheltenham do's & don'ts, Irish representation & picks for the weekend | The Racing Pod
John Duggan & Johnny Ward are here as ever with this week's Racing Pod!If you want access to the full thing head over to OffTheBall.com/Join!The Racing Pod with William Hill

S24 Ep 72KATIE MULLAN: ‘We’re hungry to do more’ | Olympics heartbreak
Ireland hockey captain Katie Mullan joined Nathan Murphy to discussed the team missing out on the Paris Olympics, why the squad are striving to become full-time professionals, and their hopes to continue improving.
S24 Ep 71THE RACING POD: 'Matriarch' Maureen Mullins RIP | Saturday at Gowran Park
John Duggan and Johnny Ward were reunited once more on this week's The Racing Pod. They discuss the passing of Maureen Mullins, Saturday's card at Gowran Park, and their top picks for tomorrow. The Racing Pod with William Hill

S24 Ep 70OLIVIA MEHAFFEY: LPGA Tour ambitions | Making a living on tour | Learning from Jon Rahm
Professional golfer Oliva Mehaffey joined Nathan Murphy to discuss her life on the European Tour, how she overcame the loss of her father and learning from Jon Rahm in Arizona.Want to join Ireland's biggest, best (and possibly nerdiest) golf community? Email [email protected] with proof of your subscription to get access to the Golf Weekly Discord server!

S24 Ep 68Dublin Racing Festival Records, The Gold Cup picture & weekend preview | The Racing Pod
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back after their big night in The Mayson with all your racing action!With @William Hill - visit GamblingCare.ie

S24 Ep 67Overcoming an eating disorder to become Ireland’s strongest woman | Sheila Naughton
Ireland's back-to-back strongest woman champion Sheila Naughton joined Nathan Murphy to discuss her journey from overcoming anorexia to becoming Ireland's strongest woman. If you are affected by anything discussed in this video, visit: https://www.bodywhys.ie/
S24 Ep 66Exclusive access - Jimmy Barry Murphy LIVE in Cork on Ronan O'Gara, modern GAA and his career
Jimmy Barry Murphy sat down with Eoin Sheahan and Tommy Rooney at The Cork Opera House during the Cork Podcast Festival last August. You can listen to the full interview now for free.
S24 Ep 65RACING POD LIVE ROADSHOW: With JJ Slevin, Sean Flanagan and Gavin Cromwell
Gavin Cromwell, JJ Slevin, and Sean Flanagan joined hosts Johnny Ward and John Duggan at the Mayson Hotel ahead of the Dublin Racing Festival for the Racing Pod's maiden live roadshow! The Racing Pod with William Hill.

S24 Ep 64Irish Sport For Palestine | Michael Darragh MacAuley, Rebecca O’Keefe & Tony Ward
Eoin Sheahan was live outside The Dáil to interview former Dublin footballer Michael Darragh MacAuley, former Irish basketball player Rebecca O’Keefe and former Irish rugby player Tony Ward at Irish Sport For Palestine’s public appeal for Basketball Ireland to boycott its upcoming game against Israel.

S24 Ep 63The Racing Pod | Thyestes Chase Day Review | Interviews with Patrick Mullins and Henry De Bromhead | Weekly Tips
John Duggan and Johnny Ward were reunited once more on this week's The Racing Pod. We hear all about their experience of the Thyestes Day with audio from Patrick Mullins and Henry De Bromhead. The lads also share their tips for this week's Cheltenham, Doncaster and Fairyhouse meetings.The Racing Pod with William Hill

S24 Ep 62The Tragic Loss of Gabriele Glodenyte | Increasing Danger of cycling on Irish Roads | Sean Landers
National Series cycling champion, 24-year-old Gabriele Glodenyte, died following a collision with a car when cycling in Dublin in May of 2023.Gabriele's partner Sean Landers, who was cycling with her on the day of her passing, joined Richie McCormack on Tuesday's Off The Ball to discuss the tragedy and to appeal to motorists to take care to help protect cyclists.

S23 Ep 278The Carberry Clan Chaos, last week's learnings & picks for the weekend | THE RACING POD
John Duggan & Johnny Ward are along for episode 10 of The Racing Pod.Want the whole thing? Head over to offtheball.com/join for the full 40 minutes!The Racing Pod with Willian Hill!

S23 Ep 277Lindsey Peat: Being a part of the Laochra Gael legacy
Tommy Rooney spoke to Irish and Leinster rugby legend Lindsey Peat at 2024 Laochra Gael launch.

S23 Ep 276THE RACING POD | Favourite Track & Raceday Experience | Syndicate Series | 2 Free Tips
John Duggan & Johnny Ward are along for episode 9 of The Racing Pod.Want the whole thing? Head over to offtheball.com/join for the full 40 minutes!The Racing Pod with Willian Hill!

S24 Ep 69NFL Pod w/ Alan Faneca | Winning a SuperBowl, Purdy-Roethlisberger comparison
Pittsburgh Steelers legend Alan Faneca joined Will O'Callaghan & Cian Fahey to chat his SuperBowl XL win, Mahomes vs Purdy & his personal health-journey following his retirement.In association with 888 Casino
S23 Ep 275NICCI DALY | The ex-hockey star on racing electric scooters in Dubai | OTB F1 Pod
Former Irish hockey star, Nicci Daly joins Alanna Cunnane on Sunday's Off The Ball to discuss her adventures racing electric scooters in Dubai!

S23 Ep 274KATIE MULLAN: Irish hockey captain on Olympics, captaining her country & first love camogie
Irish hockey captain Katie Mullan chats to OTB's Aisling O'Reilly ahead of next week's Olympic qualifiers.

S23 Ep 273Leopardstown lookback, Limerick madness & weekend preview! | The Racing Pod
John Duggan is once more joined by Johnny Ward on The Racing Pod to pick through the world of horseracing!Want the full 40 minutes? Head over to offtheball.com/join!
S23 Ep 272Exclusive access - When John Giles, Eamon Dunphy and Liam Brady reunited in 2023
In October of 2023, Off The Ball and Joe Molloy reunited the legendary RTE panel of John Giles, Eamon Dunphy and Liam Brady in the Round Room at the Mansion House with Eason. You can now watch back that panel in full on YouTube or listen back on the Off The Ball app.

S23 Ep 271King George drama & what to do with Constitution Hill | The Racing Pod
Johnny Ward is joined by Thom Malone for a festive edition of The Racing Pod!Want the full 40+ minutes? Head over to offtheball.com/join to become a member!

S23 Ep 270Racing tactics, weekend results & Christmas selections! | The Racing Pod
Johnny Ward is joined by David Jennings from The Racing Post to pick through your Christmas racing schedule!Want the full 40+ minutes? Subscribe to OTB for it all by visiting offtheball.com/join

S23 Ep 269JP McManus donation | Max of 4 horses per yard in the one race? | The Racing Pod | Ep. 5
On this episode of The Racing Pod, David Jennings and Johnny Ward talk about JP McManus donating 1 million euro to every GAA county board and a potential BHA proposal to have a cap on the runners a trainer can have in one race. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here:http://offtheball.com/join

S23 Ep 268Becoming the best in the world, Overcoming major accidents | Racing talent Alyx Coby
Alyx Coby has just returned home after nine weeks in the United States working and racing for top U.S. sports car team Random Vandals Racing. She recently competed at two iconic racing tracks Sebring and F1 track COTA (Circuit of the Americas) in Texas.She joined Off the Ball Breakfast to explain her career aspirations and why she is ready to be the best of the best.Catch Off the Ball's sports 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 or wherever you listen to yours.SUBSCRIBE and FOLLOW the Off the Ball Breakfast podcast.

S23 Ep 244Sextortion and sharing of intimate images | Leigh Nicol's story | Kathrina Bentley | Det. Supt. Ian Lackey
Leigh Nicol, former professional footballer with Crystal Palace, shared her harrowing story with us on Off The Ball after she had intimate images and videos shared and circulated online a number of years ago.Leigh joined Shane Hannon on the line for our panel to raise awareness of her experience, and also in studio were Kathrina Bentley, CEO of Men's Aid Ireland, and An Garda Síochána Detective Superintendent Ian Lackey.This Panel is with the Department of Justice – Sharing intimate images without consent is a crime. Visit hotline.ie to report quickly, easily and anonymously, or contact An Garda Síochána.

S23 Ep 245Fairyhouse in Review | Hayes & Townend at the HRI Awards | THE RACING POD
John & Johnny are back together for this week's pod!Want the full 40+ minutes every Friday? Subscribe by going to offtheball.com/join!Gamblingcare.ie

S23 Ep 243David Jennings | Seasons shocks & this weekend's action | THE RACING POD
Johnny Ward is joined by David Jennings on the free section of this week's Racing Pod!Want the full 40+ minutes every Friday? Subscribe by going to offtheball.com/join!Gamblingcare.ie

S23 Ep 242Lunchtime Wrap | Girls in Green play Hungary, Jager set for Munster debut and Tiger is back
On Friday's lunchtime wrap, Eileen Gleeson wants her Republic of Ireland side to finish the year on a high, Oli Jager prepares for his Munster debut in Cork, and Tiger Woods is back - but feeling the effects of his first round of competitive golf.

S23 Ep 241MOVEMBER: Removing the fear about mental health conversations | Damien Sheridan
Former Meath footballer Damien Sheridan, who is part of the Ahead of the Game programme with Movember and the GAA, joined Nathan Murphy on Thursday's Off The Ball. Off The Ball have teamed up with Movember to help change the face of men’s health and shake up men’s health research. Help combat mental health, suicide and prostate & testicular cancers. To Donate please go to Movember.com/donate.

S23 Ep 240LUNCHTIME WRAP: Kelleher gets Liverpool nod, Jager set for Munster debut
On Thursday's Lunchtime Wrap on Off The Ball, Jurgen Klopp backs Coaimhín Kelleher to step up in the absence of Allison, Denise O'Sullivan on whether or not a move to the WSL would tempt her, Oli Jager set for his Munster debut and Tiger Woods returns to competitive golf.In association with the Department of Justice.