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The big kick off 21st Feb Show 92 It's a mixed bag!
We had so much to talk about this week we couldn't fit it all in... but we got most of it in... starting with the never ending Europa League!!!

The big kick off Valentine's Day Special
It's Valentine's Day and we are sharing the love with all your sporting news including Declan Rice's decision to abandon Ireland for England!!

The big kick off 31st Jan Transfer Deadline Day
It's transfer deadline day and we go through all the deals as they come in!

The big kick off John Joyce 24th Jan
We had John Joyce in the studio as he prepares for his big fight in Boston in march! Plus a look at all the rest of the sports news...

The Big Kick Off 17th Jan Lynn Harvey
We had the absolute pleasure of being joined live in studio by Lynn "The Hunter" Harvey as she prepares for her european title shot next month. Lynn's fantastic personality and total focus to boxing made for a great interview.

The Big Kick Off 10th Jan Transfer Window
It's January and that can only mean one thing.... no we're not hitting the gym... it's transfer window time. We look at the likely moves to the nonsense stories.

The Big Kick Off Dec 27th Review Of The Year
Our sporting review of the year (from what we remember) with Roy Dave Nick and glen(who has forgotten how to use a microphone)

The big kick off 20th Dec Christmas Show
Our Christmas show with lots of fun, antics, christmas jokes and a bit of sport thrown in!

The big kick off 13th Dec Show 81 Raheem Sterling Abuse
After the weekends disgraceful behavior from Chelsea fan's towards Raheem Sterling we discuss Racism in Football... plus a little bit more.

The big kick off 6th Dec Wilder vs Fury
Heavyweight boxing is back to its entertaining best, we discuss Wilder vs Fury plus a hell of alot more!

The big kick off 29th Nov New Ireland Manager
We discuss the Mick McCarty's appointment as Ireland manager, Joe Schmidt's exit and Fury/Wilder.

The Big Kick Off 15th Nov Referee Assualt
With the disgusting assault of referee Daniel Sweeny recently we had junior referee James Smith in to talk about the week to week life of a local ref! Plus a bit of football and boxing....

The big kick off November 8th Show 77 Rugby Internationals
Rugby Unions Autumn internationals are under way and we had our rugby go to guy Darren Shiels on to review them. Also ultrasounds Gay Gibson stepped in and we had our usual football chat and with so much to talk about we even missed a few topics which will be on next weeks show.

The big kick off 1st November Antonio Mantero (The Coach Diary)
We had Antonio Mantero from "The Coach Diary" on to discuss youth football/coaching in Ireland. Also we analyzed Real Madrid's current problems and it was FAI Cup final weekend...

The big kick off 25th Oct Kieran Burke LOI Season Review
Kieran Burke from Between the stripes League Of Ireland podcast joined us to review the leagues season. Also we talked champions league and a bit more.....

American Football Pre Match Special Irish Wolfhounds vs Belgian Barbarians
We were live from Navan rugby club for the International match between the Irish Wolfhounds vs Belgian Barbarians. Interviews with Players, coaches and fans from both sides.....

The big kick off 11th October Jack Tuite Lydia Des Dolles
Cabinteely's Jack Tuite joined us in studio to talk about running the Dublin marathon for pieta house with his brother matty and talked a little football too. Also MMA Connect Tv's Lydia Des Dolles review's Khabib vs Mcgregor with us.

The big kick off October 4th GAA 5 rules/Mcgregor
We had so much to discuss this week, the ryder cup, MMA, the new proposed 5 GAA rules and a hell of a lot more!

The big kick off 27th Sept Stretty News and The Ryder Cup
Dale O' Donnell from Stretty News joined us to talk about the Mouriniho/Pogba issues at Manchester United and what's needed to resolve it all. Also Garrie O'Neill from Confession's of a golf addict talks to us about all things Ryder Cup!

The big kick off 20th Sept John Joyce Pro Boxing Show 70
Pro boxer John Joyce joined us in studio to discuss his development, his next fight and a chat about the boxing world.

The big kick off 13th Sept Show 69 Serena Williams
We discussed the latest outburst on court by Serena Williams, the Nations League and a whole lot more!

The big kick off Ireland Show 68 NFL, Nations League
We take a look at the new NFL season, Ryder cup, Nations League and a fair bit more.

The big kick off Pro14, Declan Rice & Mourinho
We had Darren Shiels in to review the start of the PRO14 Rugby 🏉 We also discussed the decision facing Declan Rice and Jose Mourinho clapping the Man Utd fans ⚽️ Plus a hell of alot more!

The big kick off 23rd August Lucan Harriers AC
Maire Collins joined us in studio from Lucan Harriers Athletic Club to discuss a problem we see all too often at local level. Working hard to improve facilities but caught behind the paperwork of local councils. Maire discusses how the club are coping and updates the current situation. We also have a "Beat The Brain" special between Dave, and newbie Glen who had Dave shaking in his boots before a question was fired! Plus a whole lot more including FIFA19, Newcastle supporters and the Lazio Ultras......

Aug 16th The big kick off Show 65
We talk League of Ireland, the Premier League, Golf, American Football and a whole lot more.... We also had TWO guests booked in.... but shit happens and we didn't get to talk to either... but will have them on again very soon!

The big kick off 9th Aug Premier League Special
On this weeks show we had a Premier League special. Joining us were Nathan Warnock from Irish Crystal Palace Supporters Club , Jay Coleman from Burnley FC Irish Clarets and Paul Nealon from Irish Football Fan TV who is an Evertonian...

The big kick off 2nd August Show 63 Ciaran O' Sullivan
We had the Head Coach of the Irish National American Football team Ciaran O' Sullivan on the show to talk about the upcoming friendly international vs the Belgian Barbarians. Plus a debut on the show for Glen Keating to talk all things sport!

The big kick off Show 62 Oh Eamon!
We discuss Eamon Dunphys decision to quit RTE. Also talk football transfers and boxing... and a bit more!

The big kick off 19th July Paul Casey Super 8's
Former Dublin player Paul Casey talked to us about the Super 8's and if he felt it was something that would stay longer term, also on who impressed on the first weekend. Also the British open started today and we had Garrie O neill from confessions of a golf.... oh wait.... we didn't.... well we discussed the opening day's play.

The big kick off 12th July Show 60 MMA Connect TV
Lydia Des Dolles from MMA Connect TV joined us in the studio to talk about herself, the success of the channel and all things combat sports! Plus a bit more....

The big kick off 5th July show 59 Concussion Coach
Mark Beakey from Concussion Coach.ie joined us in the studio to discuss all things concussion and how their course can help clubs, coaches and parents. also we have a world cup round up plus a bit more thrown in!

The big kick off 28th June Irish Football Fan TV
We were delighted to have Paul and Jonathon from Irish Football Fan TV to talk about their youtube channel, irish football and the world cup. Plus the "Brain" is back... can the lads beat him!?

The big kick off Show 57 24th June
Our last sunday morning show... the world cup just keeps on giving including "noodlehead" and "barreller" :)

European Elite Soccer
We had Colm Barron in from European elite soccer in to talk about their coaching course in Dublin this july and a couple of coaching debates.

The big kick off Show 56 17th June European Elite Soccer
we talked world cup, this years best world cup song, and all other sporting news and drama. We had Colm Barron in from European elite soccer in to talk about their coaching course in Dublin this july and a couple of coaching debates.

The big kick off Show 55 World Cup Special
We had a full studio to discuss the world cup which starts this thursday, with a few old memories thrown in and a great Zinedine Zidane tune. Also a sports update squeezed into the middle of the show!

Kieran Burke (Between The Stripes)
Kieran Burke from the "Between The Stripes" League of Ireland podcast joined us on the show this week to discuss the lack of first division coverage, Limerick FC players not getting paid and all things LOI.

The big kick off Show 54 Kieran Burke
Kieran Burke from the "Between The Stripes" League of Ireland podcast joined us on the show this week to discuss the lack of first division coverage, Limerick FC players not getting paid and all thing LOI. Plus all the weeks sport coverage including Ireland Vs USA.

The big kick off Show 53 Dave's Champions League Misery
Well it was the morning after the night before... and Dave was suffering!

The big kick off Show 52 20th May 1st Birthday
Our 52nd show after one full year of the show. We tip our cap towards John Motson who ended his commentary career last week. Also we chat about world cup squad. Also the F.A. Cup final... plus a good bit more!

Orla McAleese Irish American Football Association
Irish American Football Association President Orla McAleese joined us in the studio to talk about the in's and out's of American Football in Ireland, the progress that has been made and what the future holds.

The big kick off 13th May Orla McAleese (IAFA)
With Rugby's European cup and the final games in the premier league we had much to talk about. Also Irish American Football Association President Orla McAleese joined us in the studio to talk about the in's and out's of American Football in Ireland, the progress that has been made and what the future holds.

The big kick off 6th May show 50 DDSL Friendship cup
We had Ciaran Masterson on to talk about the DDSL Friendship cup which was a huge success. Also Darren Shiels reviews the Rugby European Cup final between Leinster and Racing. Plus a lot more!

Emma Byrne Arsenal legend
Arsenal legend Emma Byrne took a call from us from Barcelona to chat about her career and her retirement...

The big kick off 29th April Emma Byrne
So much sport on with the finish to the premier league, boxing, snooker....Arsenal legend Emma Byrne took a call from us from Barcelona to chat about her career and her retirement.

Martin Russell (LOI Manager)
Martin Russell ex professional footballer and league of Ireland manager called in for a chat....

The big kick off 22nd April Show 48 Martin Russell (LOI manager)
A one man show this week... but we got through it! Martin Russell ex professional footballer and league of Ireland manager called in for a chat. Plus all the other sport this week.

The big kick off 15th April Show 47 Baseball season
With a full calendar of sport on now, we take a review and preview of the American sports plus the premier league champions league and a look back on the masters.

The big kick off 8th April U.S. Masters
With the U.S. masters under way we talk about the tournament so far with Garrie O'Neill from the facebook page 'Confessions of a golf addict'. And a whole lot more...

Barry Prenderville (Maynooth University & ex pro)
Barry Prenderville joined us to talk about the up's and down's of professional football.