OTB Daily
OTB Daily delivers a curated selection of podcasts from Ireland's largest sports network. Each day features top interviews, breaking sports news, and key moments from prominent athletes and regular OTB personalities. The show includes segments like Performance Rankings, A Slight Tangent, and Newsround, along with content from sister podcasts OTB Rugby, OTB GAA, and OTB Football.
Episodes
Unnecessary hurling rule changes & The UCL comes alive! | The Morning Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Champions League nights are back, and we run through all the big results: Arsenal edging Napoli & Liverpool’s 2-1 win over Atletico Madrid...We also dig into what that Liverpool performance says about Andone Iraola's tweaks, squad depth, and the latest on Bradley’s Barcola's knock.Plus, a quick scan of the back pages, including Jarlath Burns’ response to Mary McAleese, and Pochettino’s call fo
THE NEWSROUND | Jarlath Burns responds to Mary McAleese's comments | Champions League team news
Eve Conway joins Eoin Sheahan and Arthur O'Dea for Wednesday's Newsround, as Jarlath Burns responds to Mary McAleese stepping down from her integration role. Meanwhile, Arsenal and Liverpool are in Champions League action tonight.Meanwhile, Tommy Rooney joins live from Doonbeg as the Irish Open gets underway tomorrow.Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with
TRENT BOULT: "The Castle Rockers are rocking along!" | Dublin host European T20 Premier League
New Zealand cricketing legend Trent Boult joins Eve Conway to discuss the European T20 Premier League which Dublin is currently playing host to. He discusses the growth of cricket in Ireland and across the globe, how his approach to playing cricket has changed over the years and much, much more!
WEDNESDAY'S PAPER'S | ‘Its not bad that now its out in the open’ | McAleese steps down | Parrott UCL party | OTB BREAKFAST
Enda Coll, Matthew Brennan and David Wilson are in studio reflecting on what was quite an exciting opening round of UCL games. Troy Parrott scores his second goal in a week and also bags his first UCL goal in the impressive 3-2 win over Lille. Also, OTB’s Rachel Sheehan joins the panel to discuss the breaking news from last night revolving around Mary McAleese stepping away from the integration r
Irish cycling legend | Susan O’Mara | Rás na mBan | Off The Ball
Rás na mBan, Ireland's top international bike race for women is on this week from Wednesday 2nd to Sunday 6th with stages finishing in Kilkenny, Wexford, Carlow and Tipperary.Irish cycling legend, Susan O’Mara spoke to Rachel Sheehan after stage 1 in Kilkenny about the importance of the Rás na mBan, and whether you have to be a little bit mad to be a cyclist.
A SLIGHT TANGENT | Katie Taylor’s perfect retirement | Watching live events through your phone
Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy and Arthur O’Dea are in studio for this week’s A Slight Tangent, looking all things tangential to the biggest sporting stories this week.Have something you want to get off your chest? Email ASlightTangent@OffTheBall.com!
THE NEWSROUND: McAleese resigns from Integration Committee | UCL returns | Ballon D'or shortlist
Eoin Sheahan is joined by Eve Conway and the former EFL & LOI Football player Eoin Doyle for Tuesday's Newsround as the Champions League returns for another season.Tommy Rooney joins at the start to discuss the breaking news that Mary McAleese has resigned in her role on the Integration Committee overseeing Integration between the GAA, LGFA and Camogie.The Newsround on Off The BallViagra Conne
Katie Taylor's trainer Ross Enamait: "whatever I go on to do that night will never be replicated" | OFF THE BALL
Eoin Sheahan is joined on the line by Ross Enamait, who has been the trainer for Katie Taylor for the past number of years. Ross talks about Katie's final fight in Croke Park last Saturday as well as some of the highlights of her professional career.
'The STICK he has gotten is ridiculous!' | Taylor card REACTION and Champions League XI's | Mornings Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Enda Coll, Dara Smith-Naughton & Matthew Brennan bring you up to date on all of the Sports news on this Tuesday morning!The lads review the Katie Taylor card with Matthew Brennan who was on the ground for OTB, RTÉ's coverage of the fight, Thomas Carty's appearance on Off The Ball and we bring you our post-2000 Champions League XI's!Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated ta
Historic Women’s Sailing World Championship Comes to Dublin Bay | OFF THE BALL
In a historic first for Irish sailing, the Women’s ILCA 6 World Championship is taking place in Dún Laoghaire from 7–12 September.Following the opening day of racing, Rachel Sheehan caught up with world number two, Eve McMahon, Olympic silver medallist Annalise Murphy and James O’Callaghan, Irish Sailing's Performance Director.
Billy Walsh: 'She was as cool as a cucumber' | Katie Taylor's Farewell win | OTB
Former head coach of the Irish High Performance Boxing programme Billy Walsh joins Eoin Sheahan on the line to talk about Katie Taylor's farewell fight at Croke Park on Saturday night, which ended in a UD win for the Bray Superstar who is now retired from Professional boxing.
THE NEWSROUND: Katie Taylor Farewell | Arsenal, City start strong | Kobe's Crossmolina return | OTB
Eoin Sheahan is joined by Arthur O'Dea and Eve Conway for Monday's Newsround as they bring you the news on a Monday following a massive weekend for Irish Sport including Troy Parrott's winner against Real Madrid and Katie Taylor's farewell fight.Tommy Rooney joins in the second part to give an update on what's happening across the country in the Club Championships.The Newsround on Off The Ball
THOMAS CARTY: "I'm devastated for the biggest night of my career to go like that..." | Recovering from Saturday's NC | Dealing with Online Abuse | Plans for the future | OTB
Heavyweight boxer Thomas Carty joined Eoin Sheahan in studio to talk about his recent fight against David Allen which was declared a no contest when Thomas got a blow to the back of the head and fell out of the ring. Thomas talked about the bad social media messages he has been getting, as well as what's next for him in his career after a disappointing weekend.
Brian Peters on Katie Taylor: “You Cut an Irish Person, They Bleed Croke Park” | OTB
Katie Taylor’s coach Brian Peters catches’ up with Eoin Sheahan following the team’s victory in Croke Park this weekend.
‘Its a fight that was seen around the world’ | Kevin Byrne | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Enda Coll and Keith Treacy are joined by the host of the ‘Rocky Road Boxing’ pod, Kevin Byrne, to discuss the career of Katie Taylor, along with reaction from Croker on Saturday night. Also, the panel discuss what was a very entertaining undercard with lots of Irish success. Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysf
PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | ‘This is Katies Odyssey’ | Arsenal cruise past Chelsea | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Dara Smith Naughton and Keith Treacy join Enda Coll as they break down what was a historic weekend for Irish sport. From what could be a once-in-a-lifetime event, Katie Taylor showed to Troy Parrott scoring the winner versus Real Madrid, it really did have it all. Also, after game week three in the Premier League, Arsenal look ever so strong whilst Man Utd are held to a 2-2 draw. Off The Ball Br
The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED | Queen Katie’s Croke Park Coronation | OTB
Shane Hannon is joined in studio by Gavan Casey and Paul O'Hehir to digest an iconic, historic night at Croke Park as Katie Taylor bows out of boxing on her own terms, laying down her gloves as a three-time undisputed world champion in front of 82,000 adoring fans. The panel reflects on the electric, championship-match atmosphere in Dublin and her legendary sporting legacy. Enjoy a short snippet o
REACTION: Katie Taylor signs off in style at Croke Park - 'unadulterated joy!' | OFF THE BALL
It’s gone past 1am in Croke Park, and we've just watched Katie Taylor’s final press conference — upgraded to a packed-out room for a night that felt bigger than boxing, and somehow bigger than sport itself.From the can-of-pop entrance to the rare, emotive insight into what’s in Taylor’s head, Eoin Sheahan is joined by Matthew Brennan and Phil Egan to unpack an evening that turned into 'pure, unadu
OFF THE BALL set the scene at Croke Park | Katie Taylor vs Flora Pili
Eoin Sheahan, Phil Egan & Matthew Brennan are on the ground outside Croke Park ahead what promises to be a special evening for Irish sport!
THE RACING POD BONUS: In conversation with Aidan O'Brien | OFF THE BALL
Speaking ahead of Irish Champions Weekend at Leopardstown and the Curragh on September 12th and 13th, trainer Aidan O’Brien talked to John Duggan about his success, the team around him and the upcoming Champions Weekend.Horse Racing on Off The Ball with William Hill
The Saturday Panel | Katie Taylor's Fairytale Croke Park Farewell | OTB
John Duggan is joined in studio by Olympians Gráinne Walsh and Adam Nolan, alongside boxing writer Kevin Burn, to celebrate the legendary career of Katie Taylor ahead of her final professional fight at a sold-out Croke Park. The panel discusses what Taylor's monumental legacy has meant for Irish sport, reflecting on her path from London 2012 gold to her undisputed world title fight tonight against
Saturday Newsround | Katie Taylor's Croke Park Farewell, Troy Parrott Stuns Real Madrid | OTB
John Duggan is joined by Shane Hannon to digest a massive weekend of sport. They look at Katie Taylor's historic sold-out farewell fight at Croke Park against Flora Pili as she looks to bow out of a glittering career as a three-time undisputed world champion.They look at Dubliner Troy Parrott scoring a sensational winner on his home debut for Real Betis to stun Real Madrid.Become a member and sign
The Week on Off The Ball | Katie Taylor fight week & Gabriel Bannigan
Welcome to the latest installment of The Week on Off The Ball, a weekly listen back at some of our favourite pieces from right across the week that was.Eoin Sheahan and Mick McCarthy were on hand this time out and had plenty to dig into!It's Katie Taylor's final fight week and we've had plenty to talk about across all Off The Ball shows.First though, former Monaghan manager, Gabriel Bannigan joine
YOUR guide to Katie Taylor’s Croke Park undercard! | OFF THE BALL
Katie Taylor makes her final walk to the ring at Croke Park as she takes on unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili — with 80,000 expected and Westlife on the bill.Matthew Brennan is your guide to what’s actually happening on fight day, from the 4pm opener right through to the main event. We break down a stacked undercard featuring Paul Ryan vs Paddy Gallagher, heavyweight prospect Adam Olaniyan, Fi
THE RACING POD | A visit to Aidan O’Brien’s yard | Galopin des Champs has passed away | Johnny Ward’s Charity bet
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week’s Racing Pod, as the sad news that Galopin des Champs has passed away is still fresh in the memories, while John also has some positive discussions around his recent visit to Aidan O’Brien’s yard! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill.18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
Friday's Papers | ‘Your were always up for a battle against Joyce’ | Mike Dean Controversy | ROG stays in France | OTB Breakfast
Shane Hannon joins Enda Coll and Dara Smith-Naughton as they react to the breaking news of Padraic Joyce's departure as Galway manager. Also, news from France: Ronan O’Gara is set to commit to La Rochelle until 2031, and Mike Dean has admitted to playing games with himself during Premier League matches. Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains silden
NATASHA JONAS | Katie Taylor ‘walking in the shadow of Muhammad Ali’ | KATIE TAYLOR FIGHT WEEK
Natasha Jonas joins Eoin Sheahan in studio as our build up to Saturday's massive card in Croke Park continues! She fought Katie Taylor twice in her career, first as an amateur in the quarter finals of the 2012 London Olympics, and then again as a professional in 2021, both times losing to Taylor!
THE NEWSROUND | Pádraic Joyce leaves Galway | Felipe Contepomi emerges as Leinster coach frontrunner
David Seagrave, Stephen Doyle, Tommy Rooney and Arthur O'Dea join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newsround, looking at all of the top sporting stories from across the world.Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.
Breakfast Buffet | Flora Pili on the Dublin Bus | Katie Taylor's Hollywood Biopic | What is the best sports Movie | Off The Ball Breakfast
The Breakfast team dives into the Breakfast Buffet to debate who should play Katie Taylor if a Hollywood biopic happens, throwing names like Claire Dunne, Saoirse Ronan, and Charlie Murphy into the mix.We also debate the greatest sports movies, calling out unrealistic football films while praising classics like Rocky and Invictus.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets.
ERIC DONOVAN | ‘THATS LEGACY’ | THE EXCITEMENT IS BUILDING | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Enda Coll and David Wilson are joined by former Irish boxer and Katie Taylor’s sparring partner, Eric Donovan. The lads just can’t hold their excitement, as Eric explains just what Katie was like growing up with big ambitions to the professional role. Also, Eric analyses Katie's opponent Flora Pilli, on her footwork and just how Katie may get the upper hand on her opponent's youthful playing styl
Thursday's Papers | This one is gonna be magic | Bigger Club: Chelsea or City | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Enda Coll, Dara Smith-Naughton and David Wilson are in the studio getting more and more excited about Saturday's historic night. The lads are still trying to unravel the craziness of deadline day, especially with the topic of City’s new man, Enzo Fernandez. Finally, the build-up to the new URC season continues, OTB’s Rugby correspondent caught up with Josh Van Der Flier and what he got up to in h
THE NEWSROUND | Katie Taylor fight week continues | Drogheda announce Turkish friendly | OTB
David Seagrave joins Eoin Sheahan and Arthur O'Dea for Wednesday's Newsround, presenting all the news from across the sporting world.Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.
STEVE BUNCE | Katie Taylor is 'the calmest person in the building!' | KATIE TAYLOR FIGHT WEEK
Legendary boxing commentator Steve Bunce joins Eoin Sheahan in studio as the build up continues ahead of Saturday's HUGE fight night in Croke Park, as Katie Taylor prepares for her final bout as a professional boxer!
Emmet Brennan: The Road to Croke Park - Around the world & back again… | OFF THE BALL (EXTENDED)
Matthew Brennan sits down with Irish boxer Emmet Brennan just days out from a massive night at Croke Park, where he’ll fight undefeated Taylor Bevan on Katie Taylor’s historic card.From growing up 500 metres from the stadium to finishing camp back home in Dublin Docklands Boxing Club, Emmet talks focus, pressure, and why he wants to look back in 20 years and say he won — not just that he fought in
Katie Taylor the footballer | "She could've been our next Roy Keane!": Méabh De Búrca & Olivia O'Toole
Katie Taylor's former Republic of Ireland football teammates Méabh De Búrca and Olivia O'Toole join Eoin Sheahan to remember her time as a footballer before she had to commit to professional boxing. They look back on her work ethic, the goals she scored, her achievements in boxings and much, much more!
"Hollywood baby!" | What's next for Katie Taylor? | Kevin Byrne | Off the Ball Breakfast
Host of the Rocky Road Boxing podcast and Sun sportswriter Kevin Byrne joins Enda Coll and David Wilson to discuss what will come in the aftermath of Katie Taylor's historic fight on Saturday at Croke Park against Flora Pili. Byrne discusses whether Taylor's legacy hinges on a hometown win on Saturday, or whether her legacy as Ireland's greatest ever athlete is already secured. Off The Ball B
Deadline Day Drama | Favourite sports books | Croker Excitement | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Enda Coll, Dara Smith-Naughton and David Wilson are in studio reflecting on yesterday’s crazy deadline day deals and fall throughs. The lads also look back on their favourite deadline day signing. ALSO, the lads catch up with Off The Balls Matthew Brennan ahead a historic night for Irish boxing on Saturday. Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets.
EDDIE HEARN looks ahead to 'the greatest boxing event' he has ever put on... | OFF THE BALL
Eddie Hearn joins Matthew Brennan to soak up the sense of occasion ahead of Katie Taylor’s blockbuster night at Croke Park — and why this feels like the “impossible dream” becoming real.He reflects on the difference between just getting through fight week and actually looking around to realise what you’re part of, with Taylor-Serrano and Madison Square Garden as defining reference points.There’s t
A SLIGHT TANGENT | What is the saddest sporting retirement? | Happy transfer deadline day!
Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy and Arthur O’Dea are in studio for this week’s A Slight Tangent, looking all things tangential to the biggest sporting stories this week.Have something you want to get off your chest? Email ASlightTangent@OffTheBall.com!
THE NEWSROUND | Katie Taylor fight week! | Final hours of the transfer window! | Ireland vs England
David Seagrave joins Eoin Sheahan and Arthur O'Dea for Tuesday's Newsround, as the transfer window closes in just a few hours!Meanwhile, Ireland have it all to do to salvage the first Women's ODI against England in Leicester!Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Al
'I was the first girl to fight Katie Taylor' | Alanna Nihell: Katie Taylor's first ever opponent | OTB
In 2001, 16 year-old Alanna Audley (Now Alanna Nihell) fought a 15 year-old Katie Taylor in the National Stadium in South Dublin in what was the first ever sanctioned Women's Boxing Match in Ireland. Alanna joined Eoin Sheahan on the line to discuss that fight 25 years on, as well as her own career and her experiences training with Katie ahead of the Irish Boxer's Farewell fight on Saturday night
'Pound for pound, Katie's probably still the best on the planet' | GAVAN CASEY | Croker clash is no walk in the Park
The 42’s Gavan Casey joins Colm Boohig & Keith Treacy to continue our buildup to Katie Taylor’s final fight in Croke Park on Saturday.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show L
Transfer fees have gone 'BONKERS' | 1-0 Arsenal are unapologetically back | MORNING PAPERS
Colm Boohig, Enda Coll, Keith Treacy & Dara Smith-Naughton run through Tuesday’s morning papers, following Arsenal’s 1-0 win over Aston Villa last night.Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ba
THE NEWSROUND: Messi announces international retirement | Saints release Smyth | Kobe back with Crossmolina
Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O'Dea and Stephen Doyle are here to bring you Monday night's Newsround where they will be discussing The New Orlean Saints releasing Charlie Smyth, Liverpool's completion of Bradley Barcola's signing, St Kilda granting Kobe McDonald permission to play with Crossmolina and all the biggest sports stories of the day. The Newsround on Off The Ball with Viagra Connect 50mg fil
Katie Taylor's Croke Park farewell -What to expect from fight week! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Katie Taylor at Croke Park is finally here. Matthew Brennan & Phil Egan join Colm Boohig & Enda Coll to begin what will be a massive week ahead of Taylor’s Saturday night showdown with unbeaten French challenger Flora Pili — and what it means as a potential farewell for one of Ireland’s greatest-ever sports stars...We get into fight-week schedule and key times (pressers, open workout, weig
‘I’m not convinced…’ - Djoko OUT, Rowing joy & are MUFC back!? | Performance Rankings | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
It’s a packed Performance Rankings morning as Colm Boohig, Enda Coll & Matthew Brennan round up a wild weekend across sport — from Novak Djokovic crashing out of the US Open in round one (and the bigger questions it raises about his body and his future), to the latest on Charlie Smyth’s NFL situation with the Saints.In the League of Ireland, it’s a 3-3 cracker between Derry City and Shamrock R
MARGARET CREMEN & ZOE HYDE | Making history at the World Rowing Championships
Margaret Cremen and Zoe Hyde join John Duggan to discuss their historic gold medal in the women's double sculls at the World Rowing Championships in Amsterdam on Friday.
The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED | Katie Taylor's impact on Irish sport | Parrott's move to Betis
Shane Hannon is joined by Roy Curtis and Glenn Ryan for this week's instalment of the Sunday Paper Review as they look over the back pages and top sporting stories from the past week. Enjoy a short snippet of today's Sunday Paper Review. Subscribe to Off the Ball to get the full episode every Sunday, as well as around-the-clock unmissable sports content every day. The Sunday P
THE NEWSROUND: Premier League Week 2, Dundalk claim Louth Derby, Monaghan's changes | OFF THE BALL
John Duggan and Shane Hannon were joined by Cameron Hill in his last ever Saturday Newsround as they bring you all the news from across the sporting world.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
NINA CARBERRY: ‘Just to be part of the weigh room is going to be nice!’ | Getting back in the saddle for the Pat Smullen Race Day
Legendary former jockey Nina Carberry joins Meghann Scully as the Pat Smullen race day in aid of Cancer Trials Ireland returns to the Curragh Racecourse on Saturday, 29th August, where Nina will return to the saddle to help raise awareness for the great cause.
The Week on Off The Ball | FIFA governance, Denise O'Sullivan, Pogačar deep dive & more
Welcome to the second installment of The Week on Off The Ball, a weekly listen back at some of our favourite pieces from right across the week that was.Eoin Sheahan and David Wilson were on hand this time out and had plenty to dig into!Firstly, former Chairman of the FIFA Governance Committee, Miguel Maduro, joined us in studio this week. He gave his opinion on UEFA’s response to FIFA’s latest str
DAVID GILLICK: "I think she will go back to America" | Birmingham's Irish Athletics Boom | Adeleke's Future
For a last episode of Word on the Street for a few months, Susanna brings you a brilliant chat with Irish athletics legend David Gillick, fresh back from Birmingham and the unforgettable week for Irish track and field.Gillick reflects on the sea of Irish fans, the moments that defined the championships, and why the real story goes deeper than medals — from top-10 finishes to the team culture drivi
THE RACING POD | Galopin Des Champs retires! | Johnny Ward’s Charity Bet | OFF THE BALL
The Racing Pod is back with John Duggan and Johnny Ward, after the news that trainer Willie Mullins has retired Galopin Des Champs! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie
'It's not a positive move for MONAGHAN Football!' | ALL-ISLAND XI & ROVERS crash out! | Morning Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig, Enda Coll and Shane Hannon bring you all of the news from the world of sport! Shane has his say on Gabriel Bannigan leaving his post as Monaghan manager. Colm digs into Shamrock Rovers crashing out of Europe last night and how they can recover from this disastrous European campaign. Enda gives his verdict on Rangers and Derek McInnes after Rangers crashed out of Europe. The lads react
THE NEWSROUND | Jack Crowley set for a long stint on the sidelines | KPMG Women's Irish Open
Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by David Seagrave and Dion Fanning for Thursday's Newsround, as Munster's Jack Crowley's injury woes continue, with him not expected back before the new year at the earliest!Meanwhile, the Champions League draw has been made this evening, while the first round of the Women's Irish Open draws to a close.Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. F
Johnny Ward’s You Had To Be There! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Johnny chats through growing up in Newbridge, County Galway and playing for his local clubs St.Brendan's and Shiven Rovers and playing alongside Andy Moran. He chats about growing up as a Liverpool fan and how he became a Galway United fan in living in a Premier League stronghold. Johnny recalls his first Galway United match against Cobh in Terryland and how he became infatuated by the match progr
'Troy Parrott is the guy who has to get you over the line!' | Irish LaLiga fans & Rovers NOT on TV? | Morning Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig, Enda Coll, Johnny Ward and Matthew Brennan run through the morning papers! The lads react to Troy Parrott's debut for Real Betis as we revisit the most important position in football and Mourinho's Real run riot as Mbappé bags a hat trick. Will the Irish public watch LaLiga now?We also have Guendouzi's outburst, EFL Cup reaction and Has Savio's name change made him better? Plus: Shamr
A SLIGHT TANGENT | ‘I don’t want to go down a Villa tangent…’ | The GAA Professionalism debate
Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy and Arthur O’Dea are in studio for this week’s A Slight Tangent, looking all things tangential to the biggest sporting stories this week.Have something you want to get off your chest? Email ASlightTangent@OffTheBall.com!
THE NEWSROUND: Betis Fever | Carabao Cup in action | O'Neill joins Cork Hurling | OFF THE BALL
Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by David Seagrave and Arthur O'Dea for Wednesday's Newsround, looking at the tip sporting stories from across the world.The Newsround: Monday-Thursday from 7PMViagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.
THE F1 Pod w/ Declan Quigley: Lando still in contention | Ferrari's strategy mess | OFF THE BALL
Eve is off but Ciara and Ross are here to bring you another episode of the F1 Pod, this time with the returning Declan Quigley to look back at last weekend's Dutch Grand Prix, the final hosting at Zandvoort for the foreseeable.Declan talks Lando Norris' back to back wins, Ferrari's strategy problems, Mercedes' team orders and more.The F1 Pod on Off The Ball with KitKat | #haveabreak
'REALITY set in for CELTIC last night!' | Celtic COLLAPSE & Plucky PARROTT | Morning Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig, Enda Coll and Matthew Brennan run through the morning papers! The lads react to Celtic crashing out of the Champions League and the inquest begins as to why the standard of players Celtic have currently are so poor and the standard that they currently can compete at. Matthew analyses Troy Parrott's Real Betis debut last night and gives his verdict on the move. Off The Ball Breakfast w
What's an acceptable level of OBSESSION for an athlete to go to? | Restaurant BATHROOMS & the MOST IMPORTANT position in football? | The Breakfast Buffet | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig, Enda Coll and Matthew Brennan bring you THE BREAKFAST BUFFET! The lads debate everything from the levels of obsession sports stars go, what's the most important position on the football pitch and how long is it acceptable to return to a restaurant to use their bathroom? We answer the hard hitting questions that keep you up at night here on The Breakfast Buffet!Off The Ball Breakfast w
THE NEWSROUND | Troy Parrott's Real Betis debut loading | Rest in peace Dolly Parton
Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by David Seagrave and Arthur O'Dea for Tuesday's Newsround, looking tat the tip sporting stories from across the world.Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.
Irish Women's Open Preview: Leona Maguire, Lauren Walsh & Sara Byrne | OFF THE BALL
OTB's Rachel Sheehan was on hand at the K Club to hear from the Irish hopefuls ahead of the KPMG Irish Women's Open.Firstly hear from 2-time LPGA Tour tournament winner Leona Maguire and then hear from Sara Byrne and Lauren Walsh.
Chelsea title contenders? | Tuesday's Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig, Matthew Brennan and Enda Coll are in studio reflecting on Chelsea’s 3-2 win over Fulham. Are Chelsea a goalkeeper away from being strong title contenders? ALSO, speculation over Parrotts debut tonight, the Irish in the Championship and much more. Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile
THE NEWSROUND: Parrott included in Betis squad | Bemand names training squad
Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O'Dea and Stephen Doyle are here to bring you Monday night's Newsround where they will be discussing Troy Parrott's inclusion in the Real Betis squad, Bemand's naming of his Ireland squad taking part in training camp and all the biggest sports stories of the day. The Newsround on Off The Ball with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For
PERFORMANCE RANKINGS | Opening weekend chaos | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig is joined with Enda Coll, Matthew Brennan and Keith Treacy as they chat through the crazy Premier League opening weekend. Man Utd first game worries, classy Arsenal and much more. Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read
SEAN BUTTERLY: ‘I spent all winter thinking of the same thing, winning it’ | Double World Junior Champion
Sean Butterly made history in July when he became a World Junior Champion, winning Ireland’s first ever medal in a men’s canoe sprint championship.Before returning to school to sit his Leaving Cert, Sean joined Rachel Sheehan at Salmon Leap Canoe Club to chat about canoe marathons vs sprints, the World Championships in Canada and Olympic qualification.
The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED | Manchester United's Hull Collapse, Pep vs Mourinho, and the GAA Australia departures | Off The Ball
Shane Hannon is joined in studio by David Sneyd and Kieran Shannon to dissect the biggest sport stories across the back pages. Enjoy a short snippet of today's Sunday Paper Review.Subscribe to Off the Ball to get the full episode every Sunday, as well as around-the-clock unmissable sports content every day.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball
The Week on Off The Ball | Kate O'Connor, Ellen Walshe, Tadhg Kennelly & more!
Welcome to the first installment of The Week on Off The Ball, a weekly listen back at some of our favourite pieces from right across the week that was. Eoin Sheahan and Arthur James O'Dea were on hand this time out and had plenty to dig into! There were European medals galore as they ran back through interviews with Kate O'Connor, Ellen Walshe and Mona McSharry from OTB Breakfast and nightly radio
THE RACING POD | City of York Stakes & Curragh preview! | Johnny Ward Charity Bet!
John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of the Racing Pod and this week, they talk all things City of York Stakes and the Curragh racing festivals!The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie
ANNA FOSTER: ‘The best chance we’ve had since it’s come back.’ | KPMG Women's Irish Open
Fresh off the back of a stellar career-best finish at the Swiss Open on the Ladies European Tour, Dublin golfer Anna Foster joined Rachel Sheehan to look ahead to next week’s KPMG Women’s Irish Open at the K Club. With a record number of Irish golfers involved this year, Anna believes it’s the best chance we’ve ever had at having a winner on home turf.
THE CRAPPY QUIZ | ‘You would not be here without me!’ | The Green Scene edition!
The Crappy Quiz is invaded by The Green Scene this week, as David Wilson, Matthew Brennan and Ben Symes compete in the shoutiest segment across a multitude of platforms, hosted by Eoin Sheahan!
'Aston Villa are a bigger club than Spurs!' | PL Kit Rankings & PL Predictions | Morning Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig, Enda Coll and Shane Hannon run through the morning papers! The lads preview the Premier League ahead of the Weekend, rank all of the Premier League kits this season, we talk Parrott's big reveal at Betis and much more!Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage
Heart surgery to World Champs! | "I would have died by 25" | Cleo Pitcher Farrell | WOTS
This week's 'Word On The Street' podcast welcomes an incredible athlete to the studio, Cleo Pitcher Farrell. From heart surgery in 2022 to a personal best in Kayak Cross at the 2026 World Championships, she opens up about the importance of screening and her work with the Dillon Quirke Foundation. She also dives into the white water chaos of Kayak Cross - from five-metre ramp starts and time trial
THE F1 POD | Max to stay at Red Bull | Memories of Schumacher | GARY ANDERSON | OTB
Eve Conway and Ciara Treacy are delighted to be joined by legendary car designer and former Jordan Technical Director Gary AndersonHe reacts to the breaking news of Max Verstappen's contract extension, reminisces on Michael Schumacher's first day in an F1 car, 35 years ago today, and gives us his insight on the 2026 regulations, and what may changeThe F1 Pod on Off The Ball with KitKat | #HaveABre
THE NEWSROUND: The Parrott has landed | Verstappen extends at RedBull | Huge night for Rovers
Eoin Sheahan, Dion Fanning and Eve Conway are here to bring you Thursday night's Newsround where they will be discussing Troy Parrott's arrival in Seville, Max Verstappen's contract extension, Shamrock Rover's big night and all the biggest sports stories of the day. The Newsround on Off The Ball with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunct
Thursday's Papers | ‘We have to start somewhere…’ Vinny Perth saves football part 2 | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Colm Boohig is joined by Enda Coll, Matthew Brennan and Vinny Perth with REACTION from Celtics victory in the Champions League last night vs Lask. Following yesterday’s discussion, Vinny Perth is back in studio debating exactly what needs to be done to see sport progress in Ireland. Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erect
THE NEWSROUND: Parrott to Betis? | Konsa goes to the Champions | Kyrgios gets a ban | OTB
Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O'Dea and Eve Conway are live in studio for Wednesday's Newsround with a busy weekend of sport ahead as we reach the midweek point of a less than busy sporting week.The Newsround on Off The Ball - Weekdays: 7PMBecome a member and sign up at offtheball.com/joinViagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suita
The Kate O’Connor Interview | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Ireland's European heptathlon CHAMPION Kate O’Connor joins Off The Ball Breakfast's Colm Boohig & Dara Smith-Naughton as the gold medal glow finally starts to sink in — and she brings us right inside those two gruelling days.Kate talks through the nerves before the hurdles, the pressure of a third-attempt high jump, and the sheer relief of getting through the 800m with a title on the line. She
