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The GAA's National Head of Hurling, Willie Maher joins Eoin Sheahan in studio for an in-depth look at the state of the game, the new rules, and what to look our for this weekend.Hurling on Off the Ball with Applegreen - coffee, convenience, and a winning stop wherever you're headed. 

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy are back with Will O'Callaghan to look ahead to this weekend's Division One B and A League finals. As Limerick and Cork renew their rivalry at the Gaelic Grounds, the lads think neither side will hold back ahead of the Munster Championship. They also chat about Liam Rushe's return to the Dublin panel, and whether Clare can ignite their season coming out of One B?The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead

The Football Pod is here; Donegal lay down a marker, Meath momentum, Cork threats, Kerry questions, Down survive, Carlow-Longford epic. The lads get stuck into the four Football league finals from the weekend. EnjoyChapters(01:00) - The weekend in Croke Park(04:00) - How Donegal took Kerry apart - kickouts, starving Clifford, revenge.(21:00) - The Michael Murphy incident.(28:00) - Meath beat Cork in the Div. 2 final - finishers, midfield edge, progress?(43:00) - The Hooter Debate(49:00) - Carlow CelebrationsThank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday building up to the opening weekend of Championship Football.

John Duggan is joined by ex-Carlow footballer Brendan Murphy, ex-Wexford footballer Ciarán Lyng and ex-Dublin footballer Jack Sheedy for this week's Saturday Panel, looking at today's Division 3 and 4 Football finals.The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie.

Tommy Rooney chats to Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps ambassador and Armagh footballer Aimee Mackin about being an ambassador, the new rules in LGFA, and her return from injury.

The Football Pod has landed - after a dramatic seven rounds of league football, it’s all over - bar the finals - promotion and relegation spots have been divvied out and we’re breaking it all down. James picks his top 10 forwards and we pay tribute to the late Michael Lyster.Chapters(01:00) - Donegal-Kerry final, Dublin down in Galway, Div. 1 School Grades.(31:00) - Longford and Wexford heroics seal promotion(36:00) - Michael Lyster tribute(39:00) - Meath and Cork rise, Kildare disappoint, Mulroy magic. (55:00) - James’ Top 10 forwards after the 2026 leagues. Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday talking through the four league finals and building up the 2026 provincial championships.

Back in May of 2019 - eight months after he retired from presenting the Sunday Game, Michael Lyster joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan in studio for OTB Breakfast, to reflect on his broadcasting career, his health at the time, and his love of rallying.

Colm O'Rourke joins John Duggan to reminisce on the career and life of former 'The Sunday Game' host, Michael Lyster, who died today at the age of 71. Alongside Joe Brolly and Pat Spillane, Colm was part of the regular 'punditry trio' on The Sunday Game, where Lyster provided the perfect host to referee arguments and spark debates.He will be dearly missed as a colleague and a friend, says O'Rourke.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan for a live edition of The Hurling Pod reviewing the last night of the Hurling League. Holders Cork and Limerick will meet at the Gaelic Grounds in Division One A final, but not everyone's happy that it's a double header with the One B decider. Dublin sealed promotion to the top-flight, and the lads tackled a wide variety of questions from the live audience on YouTube and Facebook!The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.

Off The Ball’s Rachel Sheehan was in Croke Park for the launch of John West Féile 2026. She spoke with Galway’s Carrie Dolan about finding their consistency, summer hurling, and Cathal Murray committing to another year with the county.

Off The Ball’s Rachel Sheehan was in Croke Park for the launch of John West Féile 2026. She spoke with Dublin’s Leah Caffrey about those final moments of last year’s All Ireland final, and bouncing back after losing three All Irelands in a row.

The Football Pod is here, in the midst of the biggest week so far of the intercounty season - after the penultimate round of the league, we’re all gearing up for Round 7. Paddy, James and Tommy break down the games, and look forward to a blockbuster day of action next Sunday.Chapters(01:00) - Division 3 and 4 chaos tops a crazy sports weekend (09:00) - Division 2 rundown as Meath and Cork take the driving seat.(34:00) - Armagh beat Dublin - how and why.(50:00) - Roscommon beat Donegal, Kerry’s scary display.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday breaking down all the action from the final round of the leagues.

On this week's Hurling Pod, All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy are with Will to chat about Tipperary's comeback win at Waterford, which has sent the Deise down to Division One B. Was Andy Comerford justified in his criticism of Kilkenny? And did Galway sack Joe Canning?The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy join Will O'Callaghan on this week's Hurling Pod to review the penultimate round of the League. They chat about an 'unacceptable' performance by Kilkenny as they were put to the sword by a young Galway team, as well as Limerick's impressive and efficient performance in seeing off the champions, Cork. And the GAA is potentially putting huge restrictions on the streaming of matches. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.