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S26 Ep 132THE HURLING POD: Limerick lay down a marker! | Galway's young guns | Streaming wars

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.

Mar 9, 20261h 42m

S26 Ep 130TFP: Relegation and Promotion contenders collide in Round 6, Club All-Stars, Friday Night GAA?

The Football Pod is back ahead of round 6 of the league - the lads take a look at the key games from all four divisions and some of the stories emerging ahead of a crucial weekend.Chapters(01:00) - Hurling, Rugby, Gareth Bale and golf lessons.(04:00) - The 25/26 Club All-Stars(09:00) - The Friday Night GAA question?(16:00) - Div 3 breakdown - who’ll join Down?(24:00) - Div 4 promotion chasers.(29:00) - Croker double header: Meath-Tyrone, Dublin-Armagh(40:00) - Louth-Derry, Cork-Kildare and Kerry-Mayo.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next Monday breaking down all the action.

Mar 9, 202650 min

S26 Ep 128CLARE 0-26 to 1-20 WEXFORD: ‘You get the opportunity to use your panel!’ | Brian Lohan & Keith Rossiter | OFF THE BALL

Hear from Brian Lohan & Keith Rossiter as Tommy Rooney brings you ALL of the reaction from Clare after The Banner edged out Wexford by three points.Hurling on Off The Ball with Applegreen.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinCatch 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.Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Mar 8, 20267 min

S26 Ep 126REACTION FROM FRESHFORD: Ger Manley & Meabh Cahalane | Cork get their first points on the board | Kilkenny 0-9 - 1-15 Cork

Rachel Sheehan caught up with Cork Camogie manager Ger Manley to hear his thoughts following the Rebel county's first win in the Camogie Leagues this year. Rachel also caught up with Cork Captain Meabh Cahalane to get her reaction to an impressive away winGAA on Off The Ball

Mar 7, 20269 min

S26 Ep 124BRÍD STACK: 11 All Ireland Medals | Eamon Ryan's influence | Culture of craic | AFLW

What is it like to win 11 All Ireland medals in 12 years? Rachel Sheehan sat down with 7 time All Star Bríd Stack ahead of the launch of the Ladies Gaelic Football Association's new campaign, 'For the Love of Our Sport' to find out.The Cork legend spoke of how getting a pat on the back from Eamon Ryan meant the world and the celebrations that followed Cork's first All Ireland victory in 2005. The former GWS Giants player spoke about the current drain of LGFA players to Australia and her hopes for the future of the sport.

Mar 6, 202629 min

S26 Ep 123AISHLING SHERIDAN: 'I was missing home... ' | Transitioning from AFLW back to Cavan | Sharing the field with Mam

Cavan LGFA star and former AFLW player with Collingwood Aishling Sheridan joined Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan for International Women's Day to talk about her experience in professional sport in Australia and making the move back to play with her county.Sheridan speaks of how difficult of a decision it was to move back home and the importance of trusting your gut when faced with big life decisions. The Mullahoran sharpshooter pays tribute to her parents who both donned the blue of Cavan.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Mar 6, 202624 min

S26 Ep 122NIAMH DIVILLY | Small parish, big results | Winning with her sisters | Off The Ball Breakfast

Adrian Barry and Alan Quinlan are joined by Niamh Divilly, fresh off more success with her club, Kilkerrin-Clonberne last year. She talks about winning titles with her sisters, the commitment needed to reach the top, and how it feels to play in Croke ParkOff The Ball Breakfast every weekday from 7:30AM

Mar 6, 202612 min

S26 Ep 118THE HURLING POD: Cork just keep winning! | Vital win for Galway | O'Donovan blow for Limerick

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy are alongside the returning Will O'Callaghan for this week's (slightly delayed) edition of The Hurling Pod. They look back on a weekend where Cork enjoyed a rare win at Nowlan Park, Galway eased their relegation worries by beating Waterford and Offaly went through the trap door. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead

Mar 3, 20261h 28m

S26 Ep 115The Football Pod: Derry and Meath chase Div. 1, how to attack with intent, Dublin bounce back, Mayo-Armagh fallout

The Football Pod has landed - and Paddy, James and Tommy get stuck into all the action from Round 5. We're kicking off with the top of Division 2 - as Derry, Meath, Louth and Tyrone pick up big wins. Tommy was in Castlebar for Mayo-Armagh and we're looking at Dublin's win in Roscommon too. All of that and much more - enjoyChapters(01:00) - Team Bonding and an Irish word a day.(04:00) - Derry hammer Cork as Cleary's boys head to Portugal.(11:00) - Meath take care of Kildare and forwards playing with aggression(22:00) - Around the Grounds: Louth goals, Div. 4 goes bananas as cluster chase Down in Div. 3. (26:00) - Are the Dubs back? Roscommon beaten. Bonus for Brennan. Brigid's stars return.(36:00) - Mayo keep winning. Armagh keep losing - Kobe impact, Mayo danger, Armagh depth.(47:00) - Galway's draw with Donegal and Kerry win at their ease.Thank you for tuning in, we'll be back next week looking ahead to Round 6 of the National Football League.

Mar 2, 202651 min

S26 Ep 104The Football Pod: Moving Week, Kobe McDonald, Louth's Clinic, Poor Dublin, Armagh's issue, Cork big W

The Football Pod is up and out after an interesting weekend in the National Football League, a certain Mayo star announces himself, Tyrone fall to Louth, Dublin dissapoint, Armagh have questions, and Cork, Roscommon, Donegal and Down just keep on winning.Chapters(01:00) - Poor Dublin, Kerry's spring(09:00) - Donegal hold off Armagh.(19:00) - Roscommon catch Galway.(23:00) - Kobe McDonald debut as Mayo beat Monaghan.(31:00) - Cork's big win against Meath. (39:00) - How Louth beat Tyrone and the Canavan question.(46:00) - Around the Grounds - highlights from Division 4, 3 and 2.The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Feb 23, 202649 min

S26 Ep 105EXTENDED NEWSROUND | GAA round-up | Tommy Rooney | OFF THE BALL

On the second half of Monday's Newsround, Tommy Rooney joins Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy and Stephen Doyle to react to all the GAA action from over the weekend

Feb 23, 202615 min

S26 Ep 101THE HURLING POD: ‘It felt like the Limerick of old’ | Croker classic | Cats edge Deise | Kildare push Clare

With Will laid up this week, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill were handed the reins of this week's Hurling Pod...They discussed Limerick stretching their unbeaten record against Tipp to 13 games, a battling draw between Dublin and Wexford at Croke Park, Kilkenny narrowly overcoming Waterford and Kildare putting it up to Clare. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.

Feb 22, 20261h 16m

S26 Ep 95ORLA RIORDAN & BARRY HENNESSY: ‘Young men aren’t seeking help until they’re at crisis point!’ | Eating disorders in men

Producer of ‘Dying to get ripped’ Orla Riordan and former Limerick hurler Barry Hennessy join Eoin Sheahan in studio for a look into how eating disorders effect both men and women, ahead of eating disorder awareness week next week.If you are effected by any of the topics discussed in this interview, visit: https://www.bodywhys.ie/ or https://www.thelaurencetrust.co.uk/ Email support is available any time via: [email protected].

Feb 19, 202653 min

S26 Ep 89THE HURLING POD: UL retain the Fitz | The League ramps up from here! | TJ's role in 2026

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill join Will O'Callaghan to review UL's win over Mary I in the Fitzgibbon Cup final and to look forward to the fourth round of matches in this season's National Hurling League. They also discuss whether the art of defending is being lost and whether it's full-forward or nowhere for Kilkenny captain TJ Reid this summer. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead

Feb 16, 20261h 12m

S26 Ep 85The Football Pod: Chaos and Crazy Comebacks, Ravenous Rossies, Kickout Piggery and Two-Point Kings

The Football Pod is back and getting stuck into a mad round 3 of the National Football League, thanks for all of your comments and questions too, we get to them in part two, enjoy!Chapters(01:00) - Pays to be brave, risk v safety: Jack Flynn and Barry McNulty star in comebacks(18:00) - Roscommon hold Armagh off after a savage start!(25:00) - Galway clip Kerry - how?(35:00) - Donegal put Mayo away - Roarty vs. ROD, Conor O'Donnell on the rise, Donegal power.(35:00) - Around the Grounds - highlights from Division 4, 3 and 2.(43:00) - Football Pod community questionsThe Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Feb 15, 20261h 7m

S26 Ep 80FITZGIBBON CUP PREVIEW: "Nobody wants to go back to training on the losing side | OFF THE BALL

Rachel Sheehan is joined by 2016 Fitzgibbon Cup winner's Declan Hannon (Limerick) and Niall O'Meara (Tipperary) to preview Friday's Fitzgibbon cup final between MIC and UL in Croke ParkGAA on Off The BallThis week our live League of Ireland commentary comes from a sold-out Tolka Park as the 2024 champions Shelbourne, welcome 2025 champions Shamrock Rovers across the Liffey.Jonathan Higgins will be joined by Richie Towell in the gantry and you will be able to hear live and exclusive commentary on Off The Ball on your radios from 7 and on the GoLoud App.

Feb 12, 202620 min

S26 Ep 78LAURA TREACY: Life after retirement | "When the games start it will probably becoming harder"

Winner of six All-Ireland titles, Laura Treacy, who has called time on her Cork career chats to OTB's Will O'Callaghan about stepping away from the game and what's next outside of #Camogie.They also preview the start of the Centra Camogie leagues, which get underway this weekend.

Feb 11, 202624 min

S26 Ep 77The Football Pod: Big boys clash in Donegal v Mayo, Tyrone and Louth's challenge, Sigerson Cup chance,

The Football Pod is back and looking forward to a major weekend in the National Football Leagues - we pick out some of the feature games in Division 2 and Division 1, we're also chatting ahead of the 2026 Sigerson Cup final in Croke Park tonight, as UL take on UCC.Chapters(01:00) - (14:00) - Around the Grounds - league fixtures in Division 3 and 4.(18:00) - Tyrone v Cavan - the fine line between trouble and promotion(27:00) - Louth's mental challenge v Meath's new-found size.(35:00) - Big boys clash - Donegal v Mayo preview(43:00) - Relegation calling - Dublin v Monaghan The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Feb 11, 202650 min

S26 Ep 76Sigerson Cup Preview | James McCarthy & Colm Begley | 2012 DCU Team | OFF THE BALL

Rachel Sheehan spoke to former DCU teammates James McCarthy & Colm Begley about their Sigerson success, Colm joining the team as a "mature" student, and the future of the Sigerson Cup. The lads also give their predictions ahead of this evening's final between UL and UCC.

Feb 11, 202621 min

S26 Ep 72'What is wrong with Antrim hurling...' | TERENCE MCNAUGHTON | Antrim's worrying decline | OTB Breakfast

Antrim hurling legend, Terence McNaughton, joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the show to talk about the state of hurling in the county, following their shock league defeat to Kildare last weekend.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

Feb 10, 202630 min

S26 Ep 71CAMOGIE LAUNCH | Niamh Mallon | Laura Hayes | Clodagh Tynan | Aisling Maher | Rachael Merry | OFF THE BALL

Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan speaks to Galway's Niamh Mallon, Cork's Laura Hayes, Laois' Clodagh Tynan, Dublin's Aisling Maher and Armagh's Rachael Merry at the launch of the Centra Camogie Leagues 2026

Feb 9, 202645 min

S26 Ep 69THE HURLING POD: O'Connor's Cork keep winning | Kildare stun Antrim | Skehill finally gets a boy!

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back with Will O'Callaghan to review the last weekend of games before break in the National Hurling League. Reigning One A champions Cork overcame Tipp in front of a record crowd at Pairc Ui Chaoimh, Limerick got back in the groove against Kilkenny, while Reuben Halloran fired Waterford another step closer to safety. The lads discuss Kildare's first 1B in almost 50 years, the focus on the black card, and the arrival of baby Joey Skehill. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead

Feb 8, 202644 min

S26 Ep 66ASHBOURNE CUP PREVIEW: Cáit Devane and Julia White | UCC vs UCD | OFF THE BALL

Rachel Sheehan caught up with former UL teammates and former Cork and Tipperary camogie players, Cáit Devane and Julia White as they preview the Ashbourne Cup Final between UCC & UCD, part of the Electric Ireland Camogie Third Level Championships this weekend. 

Feb 5, 202621 min

S26 Ep 62The Football Pod: Dublin trouble brewing, Galway sneak by Armagh, Derry end the drought and Division 2 drama

Bank Holiday Sunday Pod as we get stuck into all the Football - Galway sneak a win in Armagh, we hear about Tommy's trip to Castlebar for Dublin v Mayo, the lads are talking the drama around the grounds, and knowing when to call it a day.Chapters(01:00) - League trends, chasing skill levels, Dublin's sticky transition (18:00) - Mayo-Dublin run-through, Moran's second win, soft red card?(21:00) - McGeeney on fisted points, Finnerty pushing Galway on.(38:00) - Donegal-Kerry - the shadow rematch(45:00) - Around the Grounds: Division 2-4 drama, as Leinster counties soar high.We hope you enjoyed The Football Pod Club series, which we brought to a close last week, with our special show in Dingle, with Paul Geaney and Dylan Geaney. The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Feb 1, 20261h 1m

S26 Ep 61THE HURLING POD IS BACK: Deise down Limerick | Tipp go to town | Is hurling becoming too soft?

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back with Will O'Callaghan for the first episode of the new season of The Hurling Pod. The lads review the second weekend of the National Hurling League, new arrivals in both the Murphy and Skehill households and if manliness is beng taken out of the game. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ahead.

Feb 1, 20261h 20m

S26 Ep 58THE SATURDAY PANEL: 'Cork won't feel the pressure until the All Ireland' | The National Leagues

All Ireland winners Mick Bohan and Taggy Fogarty join John Duggan in studio for this week's Saturday Panel focusing on the National Hurling and Football Leagues, with the pick of the fixtures being the All Ireland Final rematch of last year, as Jim McGuinness' Donegal look to prove that they've truly put that match behind them.

Jan 31, 202615 min

S26 Ep 57CAOIMHE EVANS: "It was bittersweet, but I was so happy for the girls" | Missing the Championship win | Time away in Chicago | OFF THE BALL

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Kerry's Caoimhe Evans to discuss the upcoming Comórtas Peile na Gaeltachta tournament in the Gaeltacht area. She also talks about her time away from the game and the new rules being implemented in Ladies FootballGAA on Off The Ball with AIB 

Jan 30, 202619 min

S26 Ep 51The Football Pod: Mayo excite under Moran, new stars emerge, hooters and drama, guts and glory as leagues return

We fly through a brilliant weekend of Football - focusing on Mayo's win in Galway, how Donegal looked against Dublin and all of the fun in Division 2. EnjoyChapters(01:00) - Brilliant Week 1 of the NFL, Dingle fun, Dorgu shenanigans.(07:00) - Mayo under Moran, breaking down an exciting tussle with Galway.(21:00) - Donegal comfortable v Dublin, McGuinness ain't budging. (36:00) - Rossies hard done by, TK shines for Kerry, Armagh clip Monaghan.(40:00) - Around the Grounds: standout moments and results from Div. 3 and 4.(44:00) - D2 Promotion contenders: Cork survive Cavan, Louth hold off Offaly, Meath beat Derry, Tyrone-Kildare draw.(55:00) - Players who caught the eye and listeners correspondence.We hope you enjoyed The Football Pod Club series, which we brought to a close last week, with our special show in Dingle, with Paul Geaney and Dylan Geaney. The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Jan 25, 20261h 3m

S26 Ep 47THE SATURDAY PANEL: Why do the Leagues matter? | The National Leagues are back!

John Duggan is joined in studio by Colm Keys and Jason Byrne for this week's Saturday Panel, as intercounty GAA returns in earnest this weekend with the start of the National Leagues in both football and hurling!

Jan 24, 202622 min

S26 Ep 42Tuesday Club with Dingle’s All-Ireland Champions | Paul and Dylan Geaney join The Football Pod Club

Welcome to Dingle, the home of the AIB All-Ireland Senior Club Football Champions. Paul Geaney and Dylan Geaney join The Football Pod Club to talk us through the makings of the All-Ireland club champions, Daingean Uí Chúis. You will learn so much about the journey and story of this team and the town - and how they rose to win all around them. EnjoyChapters...(00:00) - Welcome to Daingean Uí Chúis(05:00) - The stories behind the final: meetings, injuries, new-borns and nerves.(18:00) - The moments that matter: comebacks, recoveries, Whakapapa and team photos.(37:00) - Paul’s epic speech, as Gaeilge, why it meant to much(45:00) - Inside the famous meeting of Diseart in 2018, and bringing it to life.(55:00) - Chorca Dhuibhne, the town, the school, and the celebrations.(01:07:00) - Kerry Football quickfire - captaincy, future and potentialThere's all of that and so much more across our hour with Dylan and Paul Geaney, recorded in Geaneys bar in Dingle on the Tuesday after the Sunday.Top of Bín Bán by Pa Sheehy, written and recorded about Dingle’s epic journey soundtracks the beautiful shots captured by our video team around Chorca Dhuibhne. You can watch the podcast on YouTube too.The Football Pod Club on Off the Ball…brought to you in partnership with AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.#GAA #GaelicFootball #TheFootballPod

Jan 21, 20261h 15m

S26 Ep 39LGFA NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUES: 'She always had a dream!' | Katie Taylor and promoting women's sport

Off The Ball's Rachel Sheehan was in Croke Park for the launch of the LGFA National Football Leagues, where Katie Taylor was the keynote speaker.She spoke with former Dublin footballer Hannah Tyrrell, as well as Cavan's Shauna Lynch, Galway's Nicola Ward, Kerry's Danielle O Leary & Siofra O Shea, and Dublin's Carla Rowe.

Jan 20, 202628 min

S26 Ep 38GARY KEEGAN: Working with the Cork hurlers across 2025… | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

High performance coach Gary Keegan has worked with the Irish rugby team, the Lions, the Cork senior hurlers, Irish boxing & so many more over the years, contributing to some of the greatest sporting teams & individuals in recent memory…He joins Ger & Colm on the line to tell us all about his work!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 BallGary joined the lads in association with the Benecol Habit Stacking event where people will hear about how tiny daily habits can lead to extraordinary long-term results.

Jan 20, 202634 min

S26 Ep 38The Football Pod: Dingle’s incredible All-Ireland final tussle with St. Brigid’s, 2026 National Football Leagues preview

The Football Pod talk through perhaps the greatest All-Ireland club final any of us have ever witnessed as Dingle break St. Brigid’s hearts and secure an historic victory for their club - we’re talking about the brilliant performances on both sides, and the moments that made the difference. We’ve also got our 2026 NFL preview as we run through the four divisions. Chapters(01:00) - Dingle’s All-Ireland final win against St. Brigid’s - breaking down an epic(34:00) - The Leagues - Division 4 to 1, contenders, trouble and potential.On Wednesday we’re bringing you a special episode of The Football Pod Club from Dingle, with the All-Ireland Senior Club Champions - be sure to watch on YouTube or listen on podcast.You can listen or watch back our first three episodes now; with Kerry's All-Ireland winners, Gavin White and Shane Ryan. Galway manager Padraic Joyce, and an hour with Dublin's All-Ireland winning duo - Carla Rowe and Sinead Goldrick. The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Jan 16, 202652 min

S26 Ep 33WORD ON THE STREET Ep.33 'Lights, Camera, Action' | What makes a good sports doc? | Flops and success stories | Off The Ball

Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back asking for YOUR opinions. This week we wanted to know all about your favourite sports documentaries. Are you a Drive to Survive fan who binged the series over Covid? Or are you a committed golf fan who loved the access of Full Swing? We discuss it all!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!

Jan 15, 202645 min

S26 Ep 29Dara Ó Cinnéide: "We're here, this is us, that's what the football in West Kerry is there for" | Winning the Intermediate All-Ireland with An Ghaeltacht | Fighting Rural Depopulation | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Former Kerry Football Captain and An Ghaeltacht Chairman Dara ó Cinnéide joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to discuss his side's All-Ireland Club Football Intermediate Championship last Sunday where they overcame Derry's Glenullin 0-12 - 0-6 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.

Jan 14, 202635 min

S26 Ep 24LAOCHRA GAEL: Grace Walsh on the family dynasty in Kilkenny, and All-Ireland final heartbreak

Former Kilkenny camogie star Grace Walsh joined our own Rachel Sheehan ahead of her appearance on the upcoming season of Laochra Gael.The series begins on January 22nd, with Conor McManus, and airs on TG4 every Thursday.

Jan 13, 20263 min

S26 Ep 23LAOCHRA GAEL: Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh on donning the green and gold of Kerry, and looking back at an incredible career

Former Kerry football Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh joined our own Rachel Sheehan ahead of her appearance on the upcoming season of Laochra Gael.The series begins on January 22nd, with Conor McManus, and airs on TG4 every Thursday.

Jan 13, 20265 min

S26 Ep 21The Football Pod: Glory to An Ghaeltacht, Dingle-St. Brigids match-ups, old habits and new trends for 2026

As the Junior and Intermediate All-Ireland winners are crowned, The Football Pod are back - we’re looking at the two finals from this weekend before turning attention to the Dingle-St. Brigid's showdown next Sunday. We're talking new trends, old habits and so much more. Chapters(01:00) - New year, new James, brilliant Jessie Buckley, Paddy’s bench press.(08:00) - An Ghaeltacht beat Glenullin - old habits rear its head.(18:00) - Ballymacelligot claim Junior - Kerry dominance. Ciaran Bogue’s dummy. (22:00) - Previewing Dingle vs. St. Brigids - match-ups, tactics, predictions.(38:00) - Trends and new players emerging, McGrath & O’Byrne cup memoriesThe first three episodes of The Football Pod Club series are out now, and we’re sitting down with the All-Ireland Senior Club Champions next Wednesday for the final episode of the series. You can listen or watch back our first three episodes now; with Kerry's All-Ireland winners, Gavin White and Shane Ryan. Galway manager Padraic Joyce, and an hour with Dublin's All-Ireland winning duo - Carla Rowe and Sinead Goldrick. The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Jan 11, 202651 min

S26 Ep 20SARAH O’DONOVAN: ‘It just seemed fitting…’ | Kilbrittain’s success & Laura Treacy’s retirement! | OFF THE BALL

As part of this year’s Nollaig na mBan special, former Dublin & Cork camogie star Sarah O’Donovan is on the line after Kilbrittain’s emotional club success yesterday & the retirement of Cork camogie legend Laura Treacy!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Jan 11, 202627 min

S26 Ep 19NADINE DOHERTY: ‘We’ll see which coaches are going to do a Ruben Amorim on it…’ | OFF THE BALL

As part of this year’s Nollaig na mBan special, former Donegal captain Nadine Doherty joins OTB’s Rachel Sheehan to discuss the new rules in both men's and women's Gaelic football as well as the lure of Aussie Rules…SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Jan 11, 202624 min

S26 Ep 16CORK’S EOIN DOWNEY: ‘There are scars, but they are scars that can be healed!’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

Cork hurling star Eoin Downey is on the line as the inter-county hurling gets back underway.The rebels will be looking to bounce back from last year’s All-Ireland final loss, of course now under the tutelage of legendary player, Ben O’Connor!UCC’s Eoin Downey was at launch of The Electric Ireland GAA Higher Education Championships. This season, through their #FirstClassRivals campaign, Electric Ireland will use their social channels to spotlight players from across the Championships in their ‘Player POV’ series and continue to celebrate the unique alliances that form between county rivals as they come together in pursuit of some of the most coveted titles across GAA.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

Jan 8, 202620 min

S26 Ep 15JUNIOR HURLING ALL-IRELAND FINAL | Philip Wall and Finian Cawley | Cork's Kilbrittain take on Easkey of Sligo

Rachel Sheehan was joined by Philip Wall (Cill Briotáin) and Finian Cawley (Easkey) ahead of the AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Junior Club Championship Final in Croke Park. A historic club championship season, defined by thrilling encounters and unprecedented journeys, culminates in eagerly anticipated AIB GAA Hurling Intermediate and Junior club finals taking centre stage on Saturday January 10th.

Jan 7, 202630 min

S26 Ep 14INTERMEDIATE ALL-IRELAND FOOTBALL FINAL | Eoin Bradley and Aidan Walsh | Glenullin of Derry take on An Ghaeltacht of Kerry

We were joined by Eoin Bradley (Glenullin) and Aidan Walsh (An Ghaeltacht) ahead of their AIB GAA Football All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship Final in Croke Park. A historic club championship season, defined by thrilling encounters and unprecedented journeys, culminates in the eagerly anticipated AIB GAA Football Intermediate and Junior club finals taking centre stage on Sunday January 11th.

Jan 7, 202629 min

S26 Ep 12INTERMEDIATE HURLING FINAL | Fergal Boland & Keith Ryan | Keeping hurling alive | Upperchurch-Drombane take on Tooreen

Tommy Rooney is joined by Fergal Boland (Tooreen) and Keith Ryan (Upperchurch Drombane) ahead of their AIB GAA Hurling All-Ireland Intermediate Club Championship Final in Croke Park. A historic club championship season, defined by thrilling encounters and unprecedented journeys, culminates in eagerly anticipated AIB GAA Hurling Intermediate and Junior club finals taking centre stage on Saturday January 10th.

Jan 7, 202623 min

S26 Ep 10JOE RABBITTE: ‘Kate Moran will never be forgotten!’ | Building after tragedy | Athenry’s All Ireland victory

Athenry camogie manager Joe Rabbitte joins Eoin Sheahan fresh after winning the All Ireland club camogie final replay over the weekend, in a freezing encounter against St Finbarr’s.The GAA Club Championships on Off The Ball with AIB.

Jan 6, 202626 min

S26 Ep 5The Football Pod: Dingle Magic downs Ballyboden, St Brigids figure out Scotstown, Referee drama, Pre-Season fodder

Your Monday episode of The Football Pod returns - and what an opening weekend of Football we had to 2026 - Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into Dingle's remarkable comeback against Ballyboden, and look at how St. Brigid's got the better of Scotstown. We're casting our eye over some of the county stories around the pre-season games and much more too. Enjoy, and a Happy New Year from The Football Pod. Chapters(01:00) - Christmas breaks, winter ball and frozen fields(08:00) - St. Brigids figure out Scotstown to reach final.(21:00) - How Dingle flipped the script on Ballyboden.(33:00) - An Ghaeltacht's controversial winner(39:00) - Instagram Q&A, County pre-season round-upThe first three episodes of The Football Pod Club series are out now - Ep. 1 was with two of Kerry's brilliant All-Ireland winning team, Gavin White and Shane Ryan. Episode 2 is with Galway manager and legend, Padraic Joyce, whilst we recorded Ep. 3 with two of Dublin's All-Ireland winning heroes - captain Carla Rowe, and the brilliant Sinead Goldrick.The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Jan 4, 202649 min

S25 Ep 870WOTS: "I say boxing day.. Jesus Christ Eve!" | Christmas Special | Dartsmas and Sporting Traditions

Happy (Early) Christmas from the Word On The Street gang!What better way to celebrate our two-way conversation this festive season than by finding out people's favourite Christmas sports events!? From the darts to rugby and local traditions, there's so much happening during the Silly Season. What's your favourite Christmas sporting tradition? Get in touch on Social Media (@OffTheBall) or 087 9 180 180.

Dec 18, 202537 min

S25 Ep 867The Football Pod Club: Sinead Goldrick and Carla Rowe on Dublin's rise and the AFLW surge

Welcome back to The Football Pod Club - it’s our third episode of the series, and we’re joined by two superstars of the women's game, Dublin's All-Ireland winning captain Carla Rowe and her county teammate, Sinead Goldrick - the Dublin and Foxrock-Cabinteely legend who also stars in the AFLW. Do enjoy.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Goldrick and Rowe join The Football Pod Club.(02:00) - The AFLW experience vs. The LGFA (12:00) - How far can the women's football go in Ireland?(25:00) - Winning in 2025 - why was it different for the Dubs?(32:00) - Club journeys.(44:00) - Legacy, family and why we play sport.(01:03:00) - Using hurt as fuel for success(01:06:00) - Growing the game and what's next?There's all of that and so much more across our time with Sinead Goldrick and Carla Rowe, recorded in the gorgeous Killian's pub in Naul, in North Co. Dublin at the start of December. The Football Pod Club on Off the Ball…in partnership with AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after. Ep. 4 will be recorded and released in mid-January around the All-Ireland Club Finals - and as always, The Football Pod is available to watch on Off the Ball’s YouTube for free and to listen in on ‘OTB GAA’ and The Football Pod podcast feeds. Thank you for listening in.

Dec 17, 20251h 9m

S25 Ep 866REACTION FROM ARMAGH: A tight Extra-Time Thriller under the lights | Scotstown 0-19 - Kilcoo 0-16

OTB's David Wilson was in Armagh and brings you immediate reaction from the Ulster Senior Club Football Championship which saw Scotstown take home the crown after a tight Extra Time encounter with Kilcoo Hear from Michael McCarville, Kieran Hughes and goalkeeper Rory Beggan as they give their reaction to winning the Ulster Championship for the first time in 36 years 

Dec 13, 202513 min

S25 Ep 864STEPHANIE PUNCH: 'We've nearly gone through an extra game...!' | St Finbarr's Senior Club Camogie final

Stephanie Punch of St Finbarr's GAA joins Eoin Sheahan ahead this weekends All Ireland Senior Camogie Club Final. The Final sees the Barrs take on Athenry in Croke Park. 

Dec 11, 202515 min