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Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize, and FREE, taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we've a bumper preview for Ireland v France in the Six Nations with both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan. Former Kerry player, and ex-Laois manager Mike Quirke joined us to discuss football's new rules. Plus, football writer Mark Critchley reflected on last night’s 1-1 draw between Man United & Real Sociedad in the Europa League. This morning's Bite begins with Quinny's take on tomorrow's game at the Aviva, and then we check in with Mike on football's new era.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning, Gavin Cooney talked last night’s Champions League fixtures, including the Madrid derby and Arsenal’s emphatic win over PSV. Wexford hurling legend Matthew O’Hanlon joined to discuss his retirement from hurling and future plans. And OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton predicted Ireland XV for this weekend’s Six Nations clash with France.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. This morning's Bite begins with Gavin's review of last night's Champions League action, and then we talk retirement with Matthew O'Hanlon.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Tommy, James and Paddy are looking back at Round 5 of the National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod, the managers are in awful form, but the football is keeping us entertained! (01:00) - GAA Managers suffer Seasonal Affective Disorder(03:00) - Rules fallout, iffy guidance, hooters and the league finals nobody wants.(12:00) - Derry dogfight, kickout momentum, wides advantage, Dubs-Armagh, Mayo.(32:00) - Duke’s wondergoal, Meath-Westmeath, Shane Walsh moments(42:00) - Around the Grounds, Clare-Kildare, Listener Voice NotesWe’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we looked ahead to tonight's full programme in the League of Ireland Premier Division with Keith Treacy. Tommy Rooney helped us round up all of the weekend's Allianz League action. After another bad weekend for Munster, we caught up with Alan Quinlan. And the show began with our regular Monday Performance Rankings. And that's where we begin our Bite this morning, looking back on Armagh's meeting with Dublin. Plus, Tommy was in Mulligar for Hooter-gate, and we get his perspective on a controversial meeting of neighbours Meath and Westmeath. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back to review a dramatic weekend in the National Hurling League. On a week where Clare lost their Hurler of the Year Shane O'Donnell for the season, the Banner rallied to beat their rivals Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds. Diarmuid Healy seized his chance for Cork in their victory over Kilkenny on Leeside, while Galway made it three wins in-a-row by overcoming Wexford. Offaly remain top of the pile in Division One B, Antrim's late equalising goal was a blow for Carlow, while Waterford finished strongly to beat Dublin at Walsh Park. And the lads learned the origin of the Paddy Losty meme, and its connection to Galway hurling...

This is a short excerpt from The Football Pod Members Show - as we chat to Offaly goalkeeper Paddy Dunican as part of our Football Pod Fifteen series, we get stuck into how the new rules are affecting his position - become an Off The Ball member to get the full show - we've got two podcasts per-week (at least) for you across the 2025 intercounty season! Paddy Andrews, James O’Donoghue and Tommy Rooney are back for our members pod - this week we're chatting about the passing of the legendary Johnny Culloty of Killarney Legion, there's our Paddy Dunican interview as well as The Pod’s picks for the weekend ahead of Round 5 of the NFL. Enjoy!You can listen to The Football Pod every Monday (free) and Wednesday (members) throughout the season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships . Check out #TheToughest for more.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh looked back over the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action. Former Ireland hooker James Tracy analysed Ireland's scrum performance in Cardiff. OTB's own Kathleen McNamee helped preview this evening's Women's Nations League game away to Slovenia for the Republic of Ireland. Plus, Saipan, Leeds and the never-ending downfall of Manchester United were all covered by Ger, Colm and Arthur. But this morning's Bite first checks in with Tommy Walsh, and his new-found love of padel. Then it's the turn of James Tracy. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Paddy, James and Tommy get stuck into Round 4 of the National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod, we're focusing on some of the shining stars, and wonder will we start to see some innovation, as the FRC get ready for their mid-season review and much more too. Enjoy.(01:00) - Paddy in Luxury, James in Liverpool(05:00) - Galway impress, Donegal disappointed or content?(15:00) - Keepers and kickouts, 12th man theories and future innovation(26:00) - Stars in form: Clifford and Canavan return with goals, Walsh and Bugler flying!(45:00) - Around the Grounds: Div1 to Div4 standout momentsWe’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week ft. an interview with Offaly goalkeeper, and former soccer star - Paddy Dunican on The Football Pod Fifteen.  Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens every month.The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships.Check out #TheToughest for more.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back, joining Will O'Callaghan to discuss a weekend where Tipperary avenged their recent defeats to Cork at Semple Stadium. Wexford pushed Clare closer to the relegation trap door in Division 1A, while Davy Fitzgerald questioned his Antrim players following another loss. While Dan Ravenhill scored a remarkable late free, securing a dramatic win for Offaly over Dublin at Croke Park.

Welcome to this morning's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we looked ahead to Ireland's game away to Wales in the Six Nations with Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan. GAA Congress takes place this weekend in Donegal, and we spoke to Jamie Wall about proposed changes to the handpass rule in hurling. And former Donegal manager Declan Bonner and ex-Galway defender Finian Hanley previewed Sunday's meeting of the counties in Salthill in the Allianz Football League. On top of that, Kathleen McNamee looked ahead to tonight's meeting of the Ireland WNT and Türkiye in Tallaght. This morning's Bite gives you a flavour of both of our GAA chats, starting with Jamie's assessment of what's on the table at Congress this weekend. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

This is a short excerpt from The Football Pod Members Show - become an Off The Ball member to get the full show - we've got two podcasts per-week (at least) for you across the 2025 intercounty season! Paddy Andrews, James O’Donoghue and Tommy Rooney are back for our members pod - here we debate some of the rules and if you check out the full pod you can hear how league diamonds are polished for the summer, as well as The Pod’s picks for the weekend ahead of Round 4 of the NFL. Enjoy!You can listen to The Football Pod every Monday (free) and Wednesday (members) throughout the season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships . Check out #TheToughest for more.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Irish Daily Mail rugby correspondent Rory Keane talks Irish rugby ahead of Ireland’s clash with Wales in the Six Nations. Wexford legend Liam Griffin joins us to discuss his proposal to Congress to safeguard hurling. And Tommy Rooney provided us with his Gaelic Football Power Rankings for the week. And with Paddy Andrews co-hosting this morning's show, it's a very GAA-centric bite. First we tackle the papers, and a call to scrap league finals. Then we dip into Tommy's Power Ranking chat. And we talk to Liam about his proposal to save hurling. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

On this week's edition of The Hurling Pod, Paul Murphy, James Skehill, and Will O'Callaghan were joined by former Galway defender and now performance coach Tony Óg Regan.Tony opened up on the pain of being dropped from the panel twice, his anxiety around big games as a player, and working with top teams like Limerick and Ballygunner in recent seasons.The lads also chat about Laois's vital win at Westmemath in Division One B, UL continuing their recent dominance of the Fitzgibbon Cup, and your feedback from last week...

Paddy, James and Tommy get stuck into another superb weekend of Gaelic Football across the leagues on the latest episode of The Football Pod, with so much to discuss as we get to grips with the new rules - oh, and Tommy and James got to play a club game too. Enjoy.(01:00) - History-makers and record-breakers…(05:00) - Murtagh and Walsh cause wreck, skills and size to the fore…(15:00) - Murphy-Mania in Ballybofey - where are Donegal?(33:00) - How the Dubs turned over Kerry - smart first-half, kickouts, Kilkenny.(48:00) - New rules in club football - what are we seeing?We’ve got another Members Football Pod coming for you later this week. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships . Check out #TheToughest for more.

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we reviewed the province's latest URC outings and began our look ahead to the Six Nations clash with Wales. After Manchester United racked up a dozen Premier League defeats we were joined by Daniel Harris. We had the latest batch of Performance Rankings, and Tommy Rooney ran the rule over the weekend's Allianz Football League action. And it's there we take our Bite, as the merits of the 12 v 11 scenario born of the new football rules is debated. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Donegal star Eamon McGee helped us preview the latest round of Allianz Football League fixtures. Alan Quinlan gives his view of Warren Gatland's departure as Wales head coach, and he gives us his Six Nations team of the competition so far. And ahead of tonight's start of the League of Ireland season, we were joined by Keith Treacy and Vinny Perth. This morning's Bite sees us check in with Eamon McGee, after Shane, Colm and Arthur picked through the story of some counties incurring six-figure losses. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to break down the third weekend of the National Hurling League, which featured another second-half blitz in a Limerick win over Tipperary and a stunning Sean Kenneally goal.Galway seem to be finding their groove after a win against the holders Clare, Wexford were left bemoaning their first-half display against Kilkenny, and Offaly impressed in a hammering of Antrim in One B.

Ex-Dublin goalkeeper John O'Leary joins John Duggan to mourn the passing of legendary Dub Paddy Cullen, who passed away during the week.

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ireland legends Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan helped set the scene for Sunday's Six Nations clash with Scotland. We looked back on the Carabao Cup semi-finals - and Evan Ferguson's move to West Ham - with former Dundalk boss Vinny Perth. Former Kerry footballer Sean ‘Bawn’ O’Sullivan & ex-Donegal player Kevin Cassidy join to look ahead to the Kerry v Donegal match this weekend. And Super Bowl LIX got the preview treatment from Cian Fahey. And it's there we take our Bite this morning, as we look ahead to that Chiefs-Eagles clash, but first, some of Shane and Colm's chat with Sean 'Bawn' O'Sullivan and Kevin Cassidy. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Three-time All Ireland-winning goalkeeper Paddy Cullen has died at the age of 80. Back in 2004, and ahead of the All Ireland quarter-final clash of Kerry and Dublin, Paddy joined Ger Gilroy to discuss Dublin's special rivalry with the Kingdom, and his own role in that. Paddy also reflected on his time as Dublin manager. All of our thoughts at Off The Ball are with Paddy's family, friends and former teammates. RIP.

In this week's episode of 'Settle In,' Eoin Sheahan sat down with Gaelic football referee David Gough to discuss the anniversary of his own coming out story and the culture of inclusion he wants to promote in the GAA.  'Settle In' on Off the Ball brought to you by Guinness 0.0 – Proud Partner of Croke Park Stadium and Proud Partner of the GAA.

In case you missed it, here is episode five of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our GAA fans!Irish golfer, Sara Byrne joined Nathan Murphy in our sixth instalment of our 'Settle In' series. In this deep dive into her golfing career, Sara recounted the sacrifices she made to play golf as a young girl, her dreams of making the LPGA, and the difficult decision to end her amateur career and turn pro.Settle In on Off The Ball is brought to you by Guinness 0.0

In case you missed it, here is episode five of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our GAA fans!In the latest episode of 'Settle In,' Kathleen McNamee was joined by Jim McElroy from Bohemians' Pride Committee to talk about the club's trailblazing mission to make football a more welcoming space for the LGBTQ+ community.From the whole club marching in Dublin Pride to instigating never-before-done research on LGBTQ+ participation in football, they are leaders in this field.Settle In with Guinness 0.0.

Kerry’s smash and grab, Armagh and Galway make their statements, and Donegal emerge. There’s Offaly and Tipperary drama, and Division 2 lights up. Paddy Andrews, James O’Donoghue and Tommy Rooney get stuck into a brilliant weekend of Gaelic Football, with so much to discuss. Enjoy.(01:00) - Excitement and chaos: 2025’s Gaelic Football(08:00) - 3up transforms attacks, changing times in midfield and defence.(17:00) - Emerging trends and Headlines around the grounds(25:00) - Chaos in Celtic Park - James on Kerry-Derry (40:00) - Tanking the league, Paddy on Galway-Mayo (50:00) - Credit to the refs and potential fixes?We’ve got another Members Football Pod coming for you later this week. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to two episodes every week throughout the intercounty season. The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships . Check out #TheToughest for more.

GAA referee David Gough reveals to Eoin Sheahan the issues that referees have faced in implementing the new rules, & the lack of support they've received.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review an opening weekend of the National Hurling League where Kilkenny struck late to beat holders Clare, Tipperary handed a beating to Galway and Cork eased past Wexford.They also chat about the saga around Cork and Limerick initially not being broadcast, and whether hurling is losing out to football's brave new world.The power returns for Skehill, then goes and returns again...as he battles the fall-out from last weekend's storm.

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.Things got started with the Cork GAA C.E.O. Kevin O'Donovan joining Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to discuss the fact that Cork's highly-anticipated game against Limerick this weekend will not be televised. Irish international Anna Caplice was up next to discuss Ireland's Six Nations clash with England on Saturday evening. And finally, the Irish MMA fighter Will Fleury joined us in studio to discuss his career in the sport and his forthcoming heavyweight title fight on March 8th. Up first though, we'll hear from the top of this morning's show where the lads debated the Cork vs Limerick confusion.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.The seven-time All-Ireland winning Dublin footballer Paddy Andrews joined Ger and Arthur on this morning's show as our co-host! Things got started with another Dublin GAA man Ryan O'Dwyer jumping into studio to tell us how the Dublin hurlers should go this season, before explaining how much pressure his fellow native Tipperary hurling supporters will be putting on Liam Cahill. The Leicester Tigers Head Coach Michael Cheika joined us next to discuss Ireland's upcoming Six Nations clash with England, before giving a pretty definitive answer to the notion that he could be tempted down to Munster. Finally, OTB's GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney was on hand with his official Gaelic Football Power Rankings! Up first though, we'll hear what Paddy makes of Dublin's chances this year now that Stephen Cluxton has decided to stay on for another year (at least), before Tommy tries to justify his decision for some inaction on this morning's Power Rankings. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.This morning on the show, Jim Gavin, the six-time All-Ireland winning manager and Chair of the Football Review Committee joined Ger Gilroy and Keith Treacy in studio to reflect on a first league outing for the new Gaelic Football rules enhancements.Football writer Jonathan Wilson considered how long Ange Postecoglou can last after yet another disappointing Spurs defeat.And Alan Quinlan broke down his Ireland depth chart for the back and second rows ahead of this weekend's Six Nations opener against England.We'll first hear what Ger, Arthur and Keith made of the weekend's Gaelic football action, before Jim Gavin joins the conversation to give us his expert analysis.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

What a weekend. The National Football Leagues returned with a bang, with some great games and a bunch of new rules - Paddy Andrews, James O’Donoghue and Tommy Rooney get stuck into it all. Enjoy.(01:00) - “It’s January.”(05:00) - Galway-Armagh, Dublin-Mayo - old rules vs. new rules.(16:00) - Midfield battleground and the goalkeeper +1 debate…(24:00) - Tyrone-Derry breakdown - Glass and Murtagh wonder-goals. (30:00) - Around the Houses: Rossies impress, Kildare top Div. 3.(38:00) - Dublin newbies and retirements and Rian O’Neill’s break(50:00) - Thoughts on the Solo & Go and the Kickouts. Crossmolina’s moment.We’ve got another Members Football Pod coming for you later this week. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to two episodes every week throughout the intercounty season. The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships . Check out #TheToughest for more.

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.On this morning's show, Sarah O'Donovan and Seamus Hickey joined us to preview the opening weekend of action in the Allianz Hurling League (fingers crossed it survives the storm!)DHL Stormers coach, and friend of the show, John Dobson was in studio ahead of their URC fixture with Leinster.Plus, this week's 'You Had To Be There' came via Fionn Davenport.And it's there we take our Bite this morning, as Fionn recalls his attending the 1983 All Ireland Football Final. And first, a flavour of Sarah and Seamus' hurling chat where they ponder if Limerick are afraid of Cork.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

In case you missed it, here is episode two of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our GAA fans!Former Ireland international rugby player and former Leinster head coach, Tania Rosser, joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss her time as a player, her coaching inspiration and the challenges she faced as a female player and coach in a male dominated profession.‘Settle in’ in partnership with Guinness 0.0.

In case you missed it, here is episode one from our Settle In Series, as a bonus listen for all of our GAA Fans! Former Ireland international and coach Linda Gorman joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss how she’s tackling ageism in sport by encouraging more people to take up walking football and she also discussed how much support for the women’s game in Ireland has changed since she played on the first ever WNT over 50 years ago.‘Settle in’ in partnership with Guinness 0.0.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Muphy are back alongside Will O'Callaghan for the first episode of the fourth series of The Hurling Pod. The lads bring you up to date on their off-seasons, why Will's crumbling WiFi and Skehill buying a gun in Mayo delayed the pod at the weekend.They also touch on Na Fianna's win in the All-Ireland Club final, Waterford's lengthy injury concerns, Galway's new-look panel, and look ahead to the first week of the League.

In case you missed it, here is episode four from our Settle In Series, as a bonus listen for all of our GAA Fans!Nathan Murphy sat down with Tham & Nhat Nguyen to talk about their incredible journey from Vietnam to Ireland to performing on the world's biggest stage.While they once thought they'd never see each other again, they're now supporting each other through this new stage of life.Settle In is brought to you by Guinness 0.0.

In case you missed it, here is episode three from our Settle In Series, as a bonus listen for all of our GAA Fans!Eoin Sheahan was joined by former long distance runner Catherina McKiernan who has won marathons across Europe as well as medalling at World and European Cross County Championships.She dives into whether she has any regrets when reflecting on her illustrious career and what life post-competing has been like.Settle In is brought to you by Guinness 0.0.

Season 5 of The Football Pod throws-in with our recap of the All-Ireland Club Final. Cuala deliver the goods as Errigal Ciaran’s comeback falls just short. Paddy Andrews, James O’Donoghue and Tommy Rooney get stuck into that game, discuss the retirement of one of the forwards of a generation and begin our build-up to the 2025 NFL this weekend. It’s all go. Enjoy!(01:00) - Cuala make history, how did they do it?(05:00) - Errigal first-half freeze, and inspirational Peter Harte(15:00) - Con's impact and Dessie Farrell's hopes for Cuala?(24:00) - Conor McManus calls it a day - what a baller!(30:00) - The National Football League - new rules, new games, new eyes?(45:00) - Interview: Mick Fitzsimons chats to Tommy We’re diving deeper into the launch of the leagues on our members show on Wednesday. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get that every week throughout the intercounty season. The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships . Check out #TheToughest for more.

Cuala joined an elite band of clubs to add an All Ireland Club Football title to their earlier Club Hurling championships, holding off a spirited Errigal Ciaran comeback to win 3-14 to 1-16 at Croke Park. After the game, Tommy Rooney caught up with Cuala manager Austin O'Malley, as well as Peter Duffy and James Power. Tommy also spoke to Errigal Ciaran manager Enda McGinley, who started with an update on Darragh and Ruairí Canavan - both of who suffered suspected concussions.

Dublin's Na Fianna put in a dominant display at Croke Park this afternoon to be crowned AIB All Ireland Club Hurling champions, beating Sarsfields 2-23 to 0-20. After the game, Off The Ball's Jonathan Higgins spoke to first to Na Fianna's two-goal hero Tom Brennan, then wing-back Paul O'Dea. Jonathan also got the chance to speak to triumphant manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin, and his Sarsfields counterpart Johnny Crowley.

Today saw the launch of the 2025 Lidl National Football League. Among those taking time out to speak to Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane was Galway's Nicola Ward. She described how her fourth All Ireland club title in a row with Kilkerrin Clonberne was their toughest yet, and how consistency will be key for Galway this year.

Today saw the launch of the 2025 Lidl National Football League. Among the stars on hand was Dublin's Carla Rowe, who spoke to Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane about working under new management with the Dubs. A teacher by day, Rowe also discussed her presence on her students' TikTok feeds.

Today saw the launch of the 2025 Lidl National Football League. Among the stars present was Kerry forward Siofra O'Shea, who told our Alanna Cunnane that she's hungry for further silverware with the Kingdom this year. O'Shea also discussed what she's learned from recently retired Kerry star Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh.

Tommy Rooney joined Will O’Callaghan on this week’s edition of The Club Championship Show where the lads look back on last weekend’s All-Ireland Senior Football semi-finals, including an epic between Errigal Ciaran and Dr Crokes. You’ll hear from Errigal Ciaran boss Enda McGinley and star attacker Darragh Canavan while Cuala boss Austin O’Malleys chats about their victory over Coolera Strandhill in the other semi-final. With new names set to be etched on the Andy Merrigan and Tommy Moore Cups, Tommy breaks down some key battles ahead of Sunday’s deciders. The Club Championship Show on Off The Ball with AIB - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Club Championships in hurling, football, camogie and ladies football Check out the hashtag The Toughest throughout the Championship

Welcome along to the latest episode of The Football Pod as James O'Donoghue, Paddy Andrews and Tommy Rooney chat through Errigal Ciaran’s brilliant win against Dr. Crokes, look at the challenge against Cuala in the All-Ireland club final, and we bring you the whispers the lads have heard about the new rules…(01:00) - The Pod returns(05:00) - How Errigal Ciaran got the job done.(10:00) - Dr. Crokes’ regrets(24:00) - The Cuala Train(36:00) - Whispers on the new Gaelic Football rulesSeason 5 of The Football Pod begins next Monday - and we’ll also have our members on Wednesday as we build-up to the first weekend of the National Football League.The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships . Check out #TheToughest for more.

Today saw the launch of the Electric Ireland Third Level competitions, with Mary I and Limerick's Shane O'Brien catching up with Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane.Check out the hashtag #FirstClassRivals for more.

Today saw the launch of the Electric Ireland Third Level competitions, with UCC duo Eimear Heffernan and Aoife Healy both catch up with Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane. Check out the hashtag #FirstClassRivals for more.

This week sees the Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup get underway. Roscommon star Daire Cregg and Mayo's Sam Callinan will both be representing UCD in this year's competition. Check out the hashtag #FirstClassRivals wherever you consume your social media.Cregg and Callinan both caught up with Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane today.

Welcome to Wednesday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your FREE sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Young Hurler of the Year - Adam Hogan - joins us to discuss the start of this year's Fitzgibbon Cup. Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan gives his assessment of the new rules being introduced to Gaelic football. And we also speak to one of the godfather's of the current Portuguese coaching revolution in soccer - Antonio Veloso - who gives his take on Miguel Amorim chances of success at Manchester United. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

All-Ireland winner in both Gaelic football and basketball, Kieran Donaghy joined Nathan Murphy on the Monday Newsround to talk around just how devastating the collapse of the roof of the Tralee sports complex will be on the local community.Off The Ball Newsround with UPMC Ireland | #orthopaediccare | #getbackinaction

Former Mayo & Bohs, and now, AFL star Sarah Rowe joins Ger & Colm to talk about her return to football, with the Central Coast Mariners.Off The Ball Breakfast with UPMC Ireland | #orthopaediccare | #getbackinactionCatch 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