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S24 Ep 246The Football Pod: Tyrone-Donegal fallout, Attacking with width, Crazy Comebacks, Meath u20s hijack the pod

James O'Donoghue and Paddy Andrews join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod. We’re looking at the Leinster and Ulster finals as well as much more, as Tommy gets distracted by the Meath u20s.(01:00) - Donegal win again, Tyrone regrets, tactics and summer hope.(21:00) - Crazy Comebacks - Wexford do Meath, St. Brigid’s collapse, 2013 Kerry.(28:00) - Lessons learned as Armagh just about get past Down.(40:00) - Breakdown: the key to attacking width in Gaelic Football.(47:00) - Kildare a beaten docket, Louth rock on, Dubs await.(01:00:00) - Quickfire provincials finals preview in Connacht and Munster.We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Apr 29, 20241h 9m

S24 Ep 229THE HURLING POD: Antrim stun Wexford with superb win | Cahill laments Tipp display in Limerick loss

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back alongside Will O'Callaghan after a dramatic second weekend in the Munster and Leinster Senior Hurling Championships. The lads discuss Antrim bouncing back from a heavy loss to Kilkenny to earn a win over Wexford, the draw between Galway and Kilkenny in Salthill and Dublin doing enough against Carlow in Leinster. They talk about Clare showing a response in fighting back from seven points down to win at Cork, and Tipperary's disappointing performance at reigning All-Ireland and Munster champions Limerick. The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Apr 28, 20241h 21m

S24 Ep 228The Football Pod: Derry’s lack of paranoia, Donegal speed, Galway issues, Mayo and Kerry motor on

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod as we get stuck into a fantastic weekend of Championship action, with so much happening in the Ulster, Munster and Connacht Championships, in the April sun.(01:00) - How were Derry caught, Odhran Lynch debate, Derry sideline.(20:00) - Donegal impress - power, pace, belief.(28:00) - Tyrone squeak through, Cavan to cause bother?(37:00) - Galway nearly shocked by Sligo, Mayo march on, can Ros turn it around?(45:00) - Kerry rustiness, why did Cork fall short?We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Apr 22, 202454 min

S24 Ep 210THE HURLING POD: Limerick siege Ennis as Clare collapse | Cork by 12 was it Murphy? | Dublin strike late at Wexford

After the opening weekend of the Championship, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to eat some humble pie after Waterford's win against Cork following their confident predictions of a Rebel victory at Walsh Park. The lads also break down Limerick's comeback victory over League champions Clare, where the drive for five continued with a stunning display in the last 15 minutes. But what went wrong for a Clare team who had led by none points?Dublin's unbeaten Championship run against Wexford has stretched to six years after two late goals secured a share of the spoils at Wexford Park, while Kilkenny have some ikey njury concerns ahead of their trip to Galway. The Hurling Pod is with thanks to Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Apr 22, 20241h 17m

S24 Ep 209ORLAGH NOLAN: All-Ireland defence, training with Peamount | OTB Breakfast Football

Dublin footballer Orlagh Nolan joined Eoin Sheahan on Off The Ball Breakfast as Mick Bohan's side gear up for defending their All-Ireland title.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.

Apr 16, 202413 min

S24 Ep 207The Football Pod: Kildare survive Wicklow, Meath smashed, What’s up Jim’s sleeve, Derry hunger, Cavan danger

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod. We’re talking the fallout from the Leinster and Ulster Championship quarter-finals at the weekend.(01:00) - Keep or Kill: the Provincials Championships, Dublin smash Meath.(13:00) - The Wicklow story and how they nearly knocked out Kildare. (28:00) - Around the Grounds: Armagh and Down win, Louth and Offaly prevail.(35:00) - Excitement for Donegal-Derry, Mayo-Roscommon, Tyrone-CavanWe've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Apr 15, 202448 min

S24 Ep 201THE HURLING POD: Clare and Limerick to serve up another classic | Glynn will bring the boom!

Ahead of the first weekend of the Munster and Leinster Hurling Championships, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to Sunday's games, with a focus on the meeting of League champions Clare and All-Ireland kingpins Limerick.Skehill also gives an update on Podge Collins the calf, as Murph and Will get an education in farming while Skehill tries to play down his glee about Johnny Glynn being back for Galway.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

Apr 15, 20241h 6m

S24 Ep 200Aine Keane, Karen Kennedy & Dennis Kelly look ahead to the Very Camogie League final | Tipperary vs. Galway | OTB Extra

Ahead of the Very Camogie League final, Kathleen McNamee spoke to Galway's Aine Keane and Tipperary's Karen Kennedy and Dennis Kelly to preview the game.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.

Apr 12, 202431 min

S24 Ep 199Camogie Association 'fear change' | Galway League favourites | Sarah O'Donovan | OTB Breakfast Hurling

Former Dublin and Cork camogie player Sarah O'Donovan joined Off the Ball Breakfast to discuss this weekend's Very League final between Tipperary and Galway and the recent motion to bring shorts into the game denied by the Camogie Association.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.

Apr 11, 202419 min

S24 Ep 195The Football Pod: Cavan catch Monaghan, Championship shocks, Playing the breeze

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod after the first weekend of the 2024 Championships - the provincials threw up a few shocks, as the campaign got underway.(01:00) - Championship shocks get us going: from Waterford to Wicklow.(12:00) - Westmeath’s year brought to a halt.(20:00) - Cavan beat Monaghan - goals, playing the wind and communication.(38:00) - Mayo’s eye-in, Galway pass the test but pick up more injuries.We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Apr 8, 202442 min

S24 Ep 184The Football Pod members: GAA 'Gym Heroes' and Championship injuries - what you're missing

Hey there, this is a taster from this week's Football Pod members episode, which will be available after our free show on a Monday every week throughout the season.Are GAA players spending too much time in the gym? This week's members Football Pod saw the usual crew of Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney talk Football, and much more - tune in to our latest show, where the lads got caught up to discuss the unprecedented level of injuries that some counties are experiening and talking about the opening weekend of Championship.We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both: Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

Apr 4, 202410 min

S24 Ep 182LOUISE GALVIN: Blistering Kerry & Armagh attacks promise belter of a league final | OTB Breakfast Football

Kerry footballer Louise Galvin joins Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast ahead of the Kingdom facing Armagh in the Lidl National League Division 1 final in Croke Park on Sunday. 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.

Apr 4, 202416 min

S24 Ep 173The Football Pod: Derry light a fire, Dublin worries, Donegal-Armagh bore, Team of the League (Div. 3+4)

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod after an explosive Division 1 final captured the imagination, we go through the rest of the weekend’s action and reveal our Division 3 and 4 Team of the League.(01:00) - Derry light a flame under the summer.(11:00) - Dublin exposed or the best thing for them?(18:00) - Star players, red cards agus an Uachtaráin nua(30:00) - Donegal-Armagh shadow-box - how good can they be this year?(40:00) - Div. 3 and 4 finals recap as Laois and Westmeath win. (45:00) - Team of the League from Div. 3 and Div. 4(53:00) - Championship teaser - could Beggan return for Monaghan?We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Apr 1, 202456 min

S24 Ep 172THE HURLING POD: Murph's proclamation at the GPO | Clare & Kilkenny clash in League final | TV times

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to chat about Murph's superb performance while reading the Proclamation of the Irish Republic on Easter Sunday, the upcoming meeting of Kilkenny and Clare in Saturday's National Hurling League final.They also discussed the afternoon throw-in times for the All-Ireland quarter-finals and the Joe McDonagh again playing out in the shadows.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

Apr 1, 202458 min

S24 Ep 160The Football Pod: Scary Dubs, Lovely Leitrim, Tyrone’s bottom, Team of the League

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod. We’re looking back at the final round of the NFL and picking our combined Division 1 and 2 Team of the League.(01:00) - Was it a good league?(08:30) - Tyrone’s bottom.(18:00) - Derry’s rise and Dublin’s dominance.(28:00) - Around the Grounds: Cork’s improvement, Leitrim going up.(40:00) - The Pod’s Team of the League (combined Div. 1 and 2 selection).We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Mar 25, 20241h 0m

S24 Ep 148THE HURLING POD: Kilkenny dethrone Limerick | Clare cruise past Tipp | Baffling calls

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to chat about both semi-finals, as Kilkenny and Clare booked their place in the National Hurling League final. They discuss how the Cats dethroned reigning champions Limerick, Tipperary's issues with frees and some more talking. points. around the performances of referees. Oh, and times they encountered animals on the pitch. The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

Mar 24, 202459 min

S24 Ep 147Doireann O'Sullivan: How she came into the great Cork team and thrived

Nathan Murphy was joined by the recently retired Cork Ladies Footballer Doireann O'Sullivan on Off The Ball. A five-time All-Ireland winner, she revisited what it was like coming into an all-conquering Cork team, how it felt winning the Brendan Martin Cup with her sister Ciara as Cork captain, and why she's decided to call it day now.

Mar 21, 202419 min

S24 Ep 146Inner Drive Ep.1: Shane O'Donnell | Hattrick heroism, concussion incapacitation & space travel ambitions

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

Mar 21, 202432 min

S24 Ep 145The LGFA-Camogie divide, why integration could ignore dual players | Off The Ball Breakfast

Na Fianna Enfield's Michelle O'Malley joined Off The Ball Breakfast to explain more about the disunity between the LFGA & Camogie Association, and why integration may not serve the best interests of dual players. 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

Mar 20, 202420 min

S24 Ep 143Tyrone down Monaghan, Bans in the GAA, Division 2 shapers, Promotion drama

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod, and we've got plenty to get stuck into after a great weekend of Football. (01:00) - Introduction: James passes on an epic trip! (08:30) - Tyrone impress as Monaghan go down - importance of the goalkeeper!(20:00) - Umpires under fire and playing the wind as Kerry swipe Rossies aside.(30:00) - Retrospective bans in the GAA.(38:00) - Donegal and Armagh impress as relegation shapes up in Division 2.(39:00) - Div. 3 and Div. 4 drama: Clare-Down, Leitrim, Longford-Wexford.(51:00) - Best of luck to the 32-32-32 challenge.We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.The Football Pod is brought to you by AIB, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Mar 18, 202452 min

S24 Ep 140THE HURLING POD: Tipp won't get out of Munster | Lack of TV time | Scrap league semi-finals?

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review the last round of the regular section of the National Hurling League.They also take listener questions, including whether league semi-finals are really necessary, if Cork now look the real deal, and why they think Tipperary won't progress from Munster.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

Mar 18, 20241h 0m

S24 Ep 139GAA Saturday Interview Wrap-UP | Glenn Ryan, Jim McGuinness, Paddy McBrearty, Dessie Farrell, Padraic Joyce, Ciaran Kilkenny

Tommy Rooney and Jonathan Higgins were on hand at Dublin-Galway and Kildare-Donegal today to interview players and managers after each game.Gaelic Football on Off The Ball with AIB.

Mar 16, 202423 min

S24 Ep 138DANIELLE CALDWELL & BETH CARTON | John West Féile 2024 Launch | OTB GAA

2023 Camogie Player of the Year Beth Carton & Mayo footballer Danielle Caldwell spoke to our GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney at the launch of the 2024 John West Féile at Croke Park.

Mar 12, 202423 min

S24 Ep 134Exclusive: Paudie and David Clifford on The Football Pod

Hello there, and you're welcome along to a very special episode of The Football Pod - last weekend in Killarney, we sat down with Paudie and David Clifford, for an exclusive podcast recording, with thanks to the Killarney Club 7s. We had a really enjoyable chat with the lads, we hope you enjoy it too! (00:00) - Trailer (00:25) - Introduction.(02:25) - Life outside of Football: Villa, the Old Firm, Golf, Racing. (19:30) - Kerry and Killarney (25:30) - Pressure v breaking through - prodigies v late bloomers. (40:50) - The beauty of #GaelicFootball - and fixing it. (50:00) - Paudie and David Clifford pick their dream 7-a-side teams. (01:09:00) - Improving your kicking and shooting. (01:18:00) - Carrying the Captaincy and Celebrating Goals in #GAA. Recorded in The Cobble Room in JM Reidy's - we also have a part two coming out later this week, exclusive to Off The Ball members, where we pitted James and Paddy up against Paudie and David in the Ultimate Football Pod Quiz. The Heineken Killarney Club 7s takes place over the June Bank Holiday weekend - be sure to check it out this summer: https://www.killarneyclub7s.ie/ Subscribe to The Football Pod in our podcast feed, we've got a free review show every Monday throughout the season and then our members pod later in the week. #TheFootballPod is brought to you with thanks to AIB. Check out #TheToughest for more.

Mar 11, 20241h 22m

S24 Ep 131THE HURLING POD: 'Limerick v Tipp was sh*te' | Waterford's woes | Johnny Glynn is back! (Maybe)

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the penultimate weekend of the National Hurling League's regular season, they also discussed why there are plenty of reasons for optimism in Wexford, and the return of Johnny Glynn.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

Mar 10, 20241h 30m

S24 Ep 127Cora Staunton: 'Believe you me, learning to walk again is tough'

Joe Molloy was joined by the brilliant Cora Staunton on Tuesday's Off The Ball.In conjunction with Off The Ball Breakfast's efforts to establish the Irish Mt. Rushmore of female sporting greats, we spoke to Cora about her remarkable life and career in Gaelic football and AFLW.

Mar 5, 202424 min

S24 Ep 125OTB's Mount Rushmore | Tommy Walsh & Aisling's Top 4 camogie & football stars

Continuing our 2024 Mt. Rushmore, Kilkenny hurling legend Tommy Walsh & our reporter Aisling O'Reilly select the 4 best women's footballers & camogie stars of all time.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

Mar 5, 202434 min

S24 Ep 123Kerry bite back, Dubs dish out a Derry lesson, Cork down Kildare, The Pod hit Killarney

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod, and we've got plenty to get stuck into after the fifth round of the league.Reminder that we've got a special episode coming your way next Monday...(01:00) - The Football Pod hit Killarney.(06:00) - Kerry bite back against Tyrone.(24:00) - Dublin teach Derry a lesson, or did they?(35:00) - Division 2 breakdown - Cork down sorry Kildare, Louth in trouble?(41:00) - Around the Grounds - Division 3 shootouts, Longford halt Leitrim.We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over toofftheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

Mar 4, 202444 min

S24 Ep 116THE HURLING POD: Are we too hard on Cork? | Chin and Coleman injury blows | Toughest away grounds

With another break week in the League, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan for Monday's edition of The Hurling Pod, to discuss injuries to Lee Chin and Mark Coleman, whether pundits are too harsh on Cork and the 'tough places to go'!.The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

Mar 4, 20241h 1m

S24 Ep 115The Football Pod members: James and Paddy fix Gaelic Football - here's what your missing!

Hey there, this is a taster from this week's Football Pod members episode, which will be available after our free show on a Monday every week throughout the season.This week's members Football Pod saw the usual crew of Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney talk Football, and much more - tune in to our latest show, where the lads got caught up in a Come Dine With Me vs. Room to Improve debacle in James' life, we got stuck into next weekend's action and the boys fixed Football...We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both: Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

Mar 1, 202410 min

S24 Ep 109THE HURLING POD: What are Waterford's ambitions? | Limerick let loose | Galway flat track bullies?

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy are alongside Will O'Callaghan for Monday's edition of The Hurling Pod, featuring smashed glass, delayed trains, and some chat about the third weekend of the National Hurling League!The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Championship.

Feb 26, 20241h 15m

S24 Ep 108The Football Pod: King Con Rules, Tyrone turn it on, Attacking Chemistry, Ref Watch, Meath-Kildare fallout

Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod, and we've got plenty to get stuck into after a great weekend of Football. (00:00) - King Con rules Croker and the importance of chemistry(12:00) - How Dublin destroyed Kerry in midfield (and across the field).(22:00) - Mayo trouble as Tyrone turn it on; Canavan and McCurry magic(31:00) - The makings of a good forward - what do you need?(36:00) - Ref Watch: black cards, square balls, steps and ghost points.(39:00) - Around the Grounds: Roscommon win, Cork respond, Armagh-Donegal, Carlow.(45:00) - How Meath beat Kildare.We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Wednesday.Monday's are free to everyone, and the later show during the week is for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There are plenty of ways to listen in.

Feb 26, 202455 min

S24 Ep 102The Football Pod members show: Dublin-Kerry build-up, Young Players getting a shot, last game synchronicity

Hey there, this is a taster from this week's Football Pod members episode, which will be available after our free show on a Monday ever week throughout the season.This week's members Football Pod saw the usual crew of Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney talk Football - tune in to our latest show, where the lads built-up to a massive weekend of Football, got stuck into some of the relegation battles and picked apart Division 1 this weekend.We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both: Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

Feb 24, 202411 min

S24 Ep 95MARY MCALEESE: How integration will happen, Casement Park and United Ireland

Steering Committee Chairperson Mary McAleese spoke to the media for an update on the integration process involving the Camogie Association, the GAA and LGFA, at Croke Park in Dublin.

Feb 20, 202415 min

S24 Ep 96LARRY MCCARTHY & HILDA BRESLIN: latest on integration, how to ensure equal funding

Off The Ball's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney spoke to Uachtarán Chumann Lúthchleas Gael Larry McCarthy & Camogie Association President Hilda Breslin at the media update on the integration process of the GAA, LFGA and Camogie Association.

Feb 20, 202414 min

S24 Ep 94The Football Pod: Big Dogs return, Manager Reg Flags, Kildare Pressure, Glorious Costello

What a weekend of Football. Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod, and we've got plenty to get stuck into after a smashing weekend of Football. (00:00) - Casement’s returns and Tommy on the Hurling.(04:00) - James on Cork, and Kildare-Meath in the balance.(08:00) - Clifford’s shine: the makings of a clutch score.(15:00) - Galway beat Tyrone, Dublin motoring along.(23:00) - 65 sessions, 53 days and managing mental burnout - Gilroy, McGuinness, Burke.(35:00) - Around the Grounds: Leitrim luck, Clare’s epic comeback, Paddy on Kildare.(46:00) - Matthew Costello’s Glorious Goal.(51:00) - Footballer of the Weekend: Con, O’Rourke and Daire O Baoill.We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Thursday.Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There’s plenty of ways to listen in.

Feb 19, 202455 min

S24 Ep 79THE HURLING POD: Best XV (one per county) | Fitzgibbon glory for Mary I Do we actually hate Clare?

With a break weekend in the National Hurling League, Paul Murphy, James Skehill, and Will O'Callaghan took on the challenge of picking a best XV with only one player per county allowed. They also chat about Mary I landing their third-ever Fitzgibbon Cup, and ponder whether all three really hate Clare?The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Feb 19, 202455 min

S24 Ep 78THE HURLING POD: Tipp peaking early? | Skehill's holiday horrors | Brick flicks and handpasses

James Skehill has returned from his holiday to join Paul Murphy and Will O'Callaghan to review the second weekend of the National Hurling League on this week's (slightly delayed) Hurling Pod! The lads look at Tipp's fast start and whether they're now favourites to win the league, Paddy Leavy taking the 'Brick Flick' to new levels and Skehill finding out that all-inclusive is not necessarily all inclusive...The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Feb 13, 202458 min

S24 Ep 77The Football Pod members: Picking our Dream Fifteens, with a twist - what you're missing!

Hey there, this is a taster from this week's Football Pod members episode, which will be available every Thursday throughout the season. Thursday's members Football Pod saw the usual crew of Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney talk Football - tune in to our latest show, where the lads discussed the best way to foster a winning mentality, and as you'll hear here, picked their Dream 15. We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both: Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

Feb 12, 202417 min

S24 Ep 75Balancing playing time with competitiveness | Camogie seeks change | Sarah O'Donovan | OTB Breakfast Hurling

Former Cork and Dublin camogie player Sarah O'Donovan looks at the new Camogie Association recommendations to increase "meaningful playing time" for players and previews the weekend's hurling action.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

Feb 8, 202417 min

S24 Ep 70Exclusive 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.

Feb 6, 202442 min

S24 Ep 69The Football Pod: League Form or Summer Substance, Milking big wins, Relegation danger

We’re back, after a very interesting weekend of Gaelic Football. Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod - and we’ve got so much to chat about.(00:00) - Carragher, Odegaard and appreciating the small wins in GAA!(13:00) - Form vs. Substance - Louth clip Cork again, Mayo beat Dublin.(26:00) - Division 3 and 4 drama: McNulty’s call, Square balls, Down flying.(31:00) - Division 1 and 2 trouble: Armagh nail Meath, Kildare lose, Tyrone in bother.(46:00) - Footballer of the Weekend: Murphy, Burke or Gallen?We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Thursday.Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There’s plenty of ways to listen in.

Feb 5, 202453 min

S24 Ep 67THE HURLING POD: Guest co-host | Wexford avoid defeat against Kilkenny again | Clare's new blood

With James Skehill away on holiday, hurling analyst and coach Sean Flynn joined Paul Murphy and Will O'Callaghan to review the main talking points from the first weekend of the National Hurling League.They also discussed how some teams are overcomplicating their approach early in the season, and some of the puck out approaches being adopted as going short is very much back in fashion.Oh, and the lads have received their first-ever fan art!The Hurling Pod with Bord Gais Energy, proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship.

Feb 5, 20241h 0m

S24 Ep 63The Football Pod Members: Make or Break time, how to deal with getting dropped and subbed early - what you're missing!

Hey there, this is a taster from this week's Football Pod members episode, which will be available every Thursday throughout the season. We hope you enjoy this segment and we'll see you again on Monday in this feed - the Thursday show is only available to Off The Ball members. Go to offtheball.com/join for more.Thursday's Football Pod saw the usual crew of Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney talk Football - tune in to whole show, for a chat on this weekend's biggest NFL Division 2 fixtures, a chat about our favourite footballers and how a young player can deal with being dropped. We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both!Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

Feb 1, 202413 min

S24 Ep 57The Hurling Pod: 'Lads, I didn't hit record' | Hating the Chiefs as much as Tipp | League (and Murph) are back

Full disclosure: Will forgot to hit record on the first take at this week's podcast. But James Skehill and the returning Paul Murphy powered through on the second attempt. to look ahead to the return of the National Hurling League, answered your comments from last week and even made a bet which will see one of them tattooed at the end of the season. By becoming a member at offtheball.com/join, you'll get an exclusive bumper second podcast each week tackling listeners' questions, previewing the weekend's action, and finding out which TV shows slipped Skehill by in his youth.The Hurling Pod is with Bord Gais Energy - Proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship.

Jan 29, 202456 min

S24 Ep 56The Football Pod: Winter Heroes, Derry and Mayo’s start, back-post bottlers, Donegal and Monaghan dancing

What a weekend of Football. Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney for Monday’s free episode of The Football Pod, and we've got plenty to get stuck into after the return of the National Leagues. (00:00) - Winter Football, Derry in Kerry and youth getting a shot.(13:00) - Statement wins for Monaghan, Mayo, Donegal.(16:00) - Botching Goals - back-post merchants vs. proper finishers.(25:00) - Around the Four Divisions.(36:00) - Footballer of the Weekend.(42:00) - Early season over-reaction? Kildare are in bother.We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both - tune in to our members episode on Thursday.Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more. There’s plenty of ways to listen in.

Jan 29, 202443 min

S24 Ep 41The Football Pod Members: Contenders, Floaters, In Danger, League Predictions - what you're missing!

Hey there, this is a teaser from our very first Football Pod members episode, which will be available every Thursday throughout the season. You'll be listening in to our very BOLD league predictions, as the lads give their thoughts on each division. Check out what you're missing here, we'll see you again on Monday in this feed, the Thursday show is only available to Off The Ball members. Go to offtheball.com/join for more.Thursday's Football Pod saw the usual crew of Paddy Andrews, James O'Donoghue and Tommy Rooney chat Football. Exclusive to Off The Ball members, we brought you our Teams to Watch in 2024, some very BOLD League Predictions and some chatter about the GAA players trying their hand at different sports. We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both!Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

Jan 26, 202416 min

S24 Ep 40The Football Pod Returns: Glen survive, St. Brigid's regret, Players to Watch in 2024 and Rock's retirement

Welcome back. The Football Pod returns for 2024. Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney to talk Football, and we've got plenty to talk about tonight on the first episode of Season 4. From the drama of the club finals, to the retirement of one of Dublin's greatest players. The lads are also picking their players to watch - Off The Ball members can hear our league preview on Thursday's second helping of the pod.(00:00) - We’re back: Glen get the job done and St. Brigid’s regrets.(15:00) - The Football Pod plan for 2024 - two podcasts per-week.(16:00) - Dean Rock’s retirement - what made him great?(31:00) - January winners and losers: reading into pre-season.(37:00) - Players to Watch in 2024 - James, Tommy and Paddy pick.We've got two episodes per-week throughout the 2024 season, and hopefully we'll see you for both!Monday's are free to everyone, and Thursday shows are for Off the Ball members, head over to offtheball.com/join for more.

Jan 22, 202450 min

S24 Ep 27The Hurling Pod: Burke's brilliance wins the All-Ireland final for St Thomas' | Skehill goes solo

With Paul Murphy hitting the slopes for his first holiday of the year, this week's Monday pod sees James Skehill and Will O'Callaghan reflect on a drama filled All-Ireland Club Hurling final between St Thomas' and O'Loughlin Gaels.By becoming a member at offtheball.com/join, you'll get an exclusive bumper second podcast each week tackling listeners' questions, previewing the weekend's action, and finding out which TV shows slipped Skehill by in his youth.The Hurling Pod is with Bord Gais Energy - Proud sponsors of the Senior Hurling Championship.

Jan 22, 202446 min

S24 Ep 26Ailish Considine: The highs and lows of life Down Under | Why retire now? | Clare future?

Former Clare footballer, camogie and AFLW player Ailish Considine joined Aisling O'Reilly to reflect on her decision to retire from Aussie Rules, her career down under, and look ahead towards the LGFA leagues.

Jan 17, 202427 min