The Football Pod
Welcome to The Football Pod - Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue join Tommy Rooney to talk Gaelic Football every Monday and Wednesday. You can also listen back to all of our episodes since 2021 - there are plenty of interviews, stories and insights around the game. You'll find the podcast by searching for 'The Football Pod' wherever you want to get it on Podcast, YouTube and social media.
Episodes
Bonus Pod: The Radio Diary of Mayo’s historic 2026 All-Ireland SFC Final win
Off The Ball’s Gaelic Games correspondent Tommy Rooney takes you behind the scenes and inside Croke Park for the “Radio Diary of an All-Ireland Football Final’ — from the pre-match chatter, to the live updates of a thrilling final with Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue, as well as words with some of the people who make an All-Ireland final day so special.Relive the magic of the match itself with
2026 Football Pod Stars, TOTY and Season Awards, LGFA Drama, Clifford-Kobe hype, Club journeys
Welcome along to our final Football Pod of the intercounty season, Paddy, James and Tommy choose our Football Pod stars and decide on 15 more awards from the season. We get stuck into the LGFA finals, just how Kobe McDonald and David Clifford handle the hype, and club championships begin around the country. We’ll be back very soon, thank you for tuning in all summer long.Chapters:(00:20) - Galway
UNLOCKED: Members Pod - inside Mayo's All-Ireland win
This is a snippet from our members Football Pod this week, become a member to listen in to the full show wherever you get your podcasts, or on YouTube.In this section we bring you inside Mayo's incredible All-Ireland win and their epic celebrations. Enjoy.(00:00) - Secrets of the All-Ireland win and Andy Moran's magic.The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Gam
The Football Pod LIVE from Croke Park: Mayo have won the All-Ireland Championship FT Paddy Tally | OFF THE BALL
Welcome along to a very special Football Pod, live from Croke Park, as Mayo have won their first All-Ireland Senior Football Championship since 1951, ending a 75 year wait while beating last year's Champions KerryChapters:(0:30) - Tommy, Paddy and James react at FT to Mayo's MASSIVE win(8:21) - The lads move to underneath the Hogan Stand(12:10) - Paddy Tally joins on his way to the Mayo dressing r
PART 2: ALL IRELAND FINAL ROADSHOW | The Kerry 'Want' | Hope for Mayo? | DAVID BRADY, KIERAN McGEENEY, PADDY ANDREWS & JAMES O’DONOGHUE
This is Part Two of All-Ireland Final Special - Eoin Sheahan and Tommy Rooney hosting a sold out show in the Hogan Suite at Croke Park on Thursday night, it's the definitive All Ireland final preview night ahead of Sunday’s clash between Kerry and Mayo!We get stuck into the final here with The Football Pod, Armagh boss and legend Kieran McGeeney, before the unannounced arrival of Mayo legend David
ALL IRELAND FINAL ROADSHOW | The Kieran McGeeney special: Piggery, Netflix docs, Kerry legacy, Mayo hope
Eoin Sheahan and Tommy Rooney hosted a sold out show in the Hogan Suite at Croke Park on Thursday night, the definitive All Ireland final preview night ahead of Sunday’s clash between Kerry and Mayo! They were joined on stage by the other two thirds of The Football Pod, Dublin's Paddy Andrews and Kerry's James O’Donoghue, before special guest, Armagh's All-Ireland winning captain and manager
Big Football Pod Final Preview: Kerry-Mayo match-ups, county vibes, key stars, Limerick juggernaut
Welcome along to The Football Pod - it's our big All-Ireland SFC final preview show, as Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into Kerry v Mayo. EnjoyChapters(00:30) - the Limerick Juggernaut - fears for Mayo?(10:00) - has the Kerry mask slipped?(17:00) - key match-ups and how the game might pan out(40:00) - star players, form lines, final performancesThe Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you
Paudie purrs as Kerry ride luck v Dublin, Mayo lie in wait, Wonderful Wicklow win, Weekend breakdown in HQ
Welcome along to The Football Pod; as we look back on a thrilling All-Ireland SFC semi-final weekend that saw Kerry and Mayo go through, and Wicklow’s incredible Tailteann Cup win. EnjoyCHAPTERS(00:30) - Kerry take down Dublin; big calls and Paudie Clifford purring.(20:00) - Mayo’s brilliant performance, Andy Moran on hype.(32:00) - Wonderful Wicklow’s Tailteann Cup, Down and Louth fall apart. (48
Bonus Football Pod: Anton Tohill - Derry story, AFL journey v life as a Doctor, the World GAA Games
Welcome to a bonus episode of The Football Pod as we continue our build-up to the All Ireland semi-finals this weekend with a chat with former AFL star and Derry footballer Anton Tohill, who is an ambassador for the World GAA Games. This chat was organised with thanks to Brittany ferries who are supporting the World GAA games from July 13-16th in Waterford. CHAPTERS(00:00) - graduating as a
The Big Weekend build-up, Louth v Mayo ghosts, Dublin Kerry showdown, Down v Wicklow cause
Welcome to the Football Pod as we look ahead to a massive weekend of Gaelic Football with the Tailteann Cup final and two blockbuster All Ireland semi-finals this weekend!Chapers(00:00) - Intro; hurling, kiely and take that.(18:00) - Louth's Journey(20:30) - Mayo's Ghosts(36:00) - Tailteann Cup preview(41:00) - Dublin v Kerry showdown(56:00) - Dublin's resurgenceThe Football Pod on Off the Ball is
Semi-final draw LIVE reaction - Louth v Mayo, Dublin v Kerry | analysing four glorious quarters, roadshow plans
Welcome along to The Football Pod; James joins Paddy and Tommy, who are still in Croke Park to break down where the four quarter-finals were won and lost, and discuss the tantalising semi-final pairing. We also announce details of Off The Ball's big Gaelic Football All-Ireland Final Roadshow in Croke Park...(we'll be there too - tickets out now!)CHAPTERS(00:30) - Football, Gaelic Football, bloody
Members Unlocked: Paul Clancy tribute, Golden Tickets for Cork-Mayo, Louth-Monaghan
Welcome along to an unlocked segment from The Football Pod members show, brought to you by Movember; it's our big All-Ireland quarter-finals preview. You can get The Football Pod, as always, for free on a Sunday/Monday - and Off The Ball members can exclusively listen to our second show later in the week. EnjoyCHAPTERS(00:30) - Cork v Mayo(14:00) - Louth v Monaghan and James on Kerry-Tyrone(23:00)
QF draw live reaction: Super Dubs get Galway, Kerry on fire, Mayo drama, Monaghan-Louth, Donegal-Armagh crash out
Welcome along to The Football Pod; as we break down a cracking weekend of Gaelic Football, and bring you live reaction to the All-Ireland SFC quarter-final draw. Enjoy.CHAPTERS(00:30) - How Dublin took out drained Donegal. (27:00) - Monaghan down Westmeath.(35:00) - Live reaction to the quarter-final draw: Galway-Dublin, Louth-Monaghan(41:00) - Kerry whip Armagh - Tyrone next.(49:00) - Mayo c
Reaction: Blockbuster R3 draw, after a crazy weekend of Football as Cork and Louth rip up the script, Humble Pie predictions
Welcome back to The Football Pod, as we get stuck into an insane weekend of Gaelic Football and react live to a box-office Round 3 draw of the All-Ireland series. Enjoy.CHAPTERS(00.10) - Cork hammer Paddy’s predictions and beat Donegal(25:00) - Louth rip up Armagh script, Mayo beaten, Kerry, Mon, Meath win.(30:00) - Live reaction to the Round 3 draw and weekend falloutThe Football Pod on Off the B
The Big Football Preview, 8 Predictions, Knockout danger, Cruciate curse
Welcome back to The Football Pod with Paddy, James and Tommy - we’re building up to a huge weekend of Gaelic Football. There’s so much to discuss, and we get stuck into plenty of it.(00.10) - Pod catch-up; New friends, Fitzy on Love Island, Ger Brennan v Burns.(20:00) - Stars struck down by the Cruciate curse; Kinsella and McGinnis ruled out.(25:00) - Derry-Meath breakdown, with so much on the lin
Mayo win Clones classic, Louth flip Dublin, Westmeath survive Cavan, Armagh march on
Here we go, Monaghan and Mayo serve up a classic to wrap up Round 1 of the All-Ireland series, from Mullingar to Croke Park, the Athletic Grounds to Clones. We get stuck into it all.(00.10) - Dissecting a Classic in Clones as Mayo edge out Monaghan(20:00) - Round 2 draw, Aidan O’Shea 100, Kerry win u20s(27:00) - How did Louth flip the script on Dublin?(42:00) - The Great Johnny Culloty and Killarn
Kerry-Donegal, the game, the brawl, McGuinness at HT, Cork-Tyrone-Galway march on
Well, that was some way to launch the 2026 All-Ireland series, we get stuck into the big stories on and off the field in Gaelic Football - as awesome Donegal take out Kerry in a game that changed after a half-time brawl. Meath fall short in Cork. Tyrone take out Roscommon and Galway catch fire. All of that and much more too. Enjoy(00.10) - Kerry and Donegal - a brilliant first-half(15:00) - Half-t
The Football Pod: Stunning Westmeath take Leinster, Armagh finally win Ulster, Provincial Finals deliver
This Phenomenal season of Gaelic Football continues - Armagh finally win Ulster, on the fourth attempt after extra-time, in-a-row. Westmeath earn their second ever title, a famous win over Dublin. The Football Pod get stuck into it all.Chapters(01:00) - How Westmeath won Leinster; Mark McHugh, Middle 8 magic and Heslin (32:00) - Armagh finally win Ulster; Clones thronged, extra-time madness, Conat
Roscommon rise, Kerry swat Cork aside, Speed merchants, GAA TV, Tailteann Cup takes off
Well now, we were treated to another smashing weekend of Gaelic Football. The Football Pod are breaking it all down, James was in Killarney, Tommy was in the Hyde, and Paddy is on top of it all. Chapters(01:00) - Kerry's 'dream' Munster title - Cork issues, Clifford, Donegal worries.(20:00) - GAA+ vs. RTE, Tailteann Cup run-through, upsets and big scores(29:00) - Roscommon seize the day, Galway ar
Magic Monaghan, Dublin's secret, Armagh dump Down, Westmeath roll on, Qualifier Draw
The Football Championship just keeps on delivering, so The Football Pod is here for you on a Bank Holiday Sunday. From the hooter drama and epic finish in Monaghan-Derry to the return of the Dubs. Westmeath getting the better of Kildare and Armagh downing Down. We cover it all, enjoy! Chapters(00:00) - Cranky Tommy and James Bond(04:00) - Magic Monaghan, McCarron's moment, Beggan - what happened D
Savage Down shock Donegal, Roscommon hammer Mayo, Ticket Pricing, Kerry, Armagh, Galway win, 'Screen' debate
Come on in to The Football Pod after a stunning weekend of Championship Football. We had to get stuck into it all on Sunday night after Down's sensational take-down of Donegal in Ulster and Roscommon's clinic in Castlebar. Leitrim put it up to Galway, Kerry and Cork got the job done in Munster. Whilst Armagh made through too. We get stuck into your questions, the biggest talking points from the we
Westmeath stun Meath, lucky Dubs escape Wicklow, Louth take charge, Derry statement
The Football Pod has landed and we've been given our first shock of the championship, Westmeath dumping their neighbours Meath out, they'll face Kildare next. Dublin survive a mighty Wicklow effort, and get set to take on Louth. We're looking at the Ulster ties and next weekends Football too.Chapters(01:00) - Westmeath dump Meath out of Leinster; Freedom, Defending, Intent.(14:00) - Louth smash We
Championship bottle; Armagh survive, Mighty Leitrim, Leinster threats, Red cards fallout
The Football Pod is coming at you after the opening weekend of the 2026 SFC. Armagh outlast Tyrone, just about. Leitrim secure a Sligo scalp. Cork get the job done. Mayo and Roscommon set-up a semi-final meeting - and are the Leinster big dogs coming in cold under a bit of pressure this weekend? We get stuck into it all. Enjoy.Chapters(01:00) - The Masters, Playa Blanca and Championship is back.(0
Big Championship Preview, Provincial Predictions, Armagh v Tyrone, Ger Brennan's ban
The Football Pod's big Provincial Championships Preview has landed; we're taking a look at the biggest talking points, the stories from the four provinces and the nine games kickstarting it all this weekend. EnjoyChapters(01:00) - Giddiness on Championship eve(16:00) - Ger Brennan's 3 month ban, Conor Lane and Michael Murphy.(28:00) - Provincial predictions - memories, players to watch, winners a
Donegal rip Kerry apart, Murphy incident, Meath take down Cork, Carlow celebrations, Hooter-gate
The Football Pod is here; Donegal lay down a marker, Meath momentum, Cork threats, Kerry questions, Down survive, Carlow-Longford epic. The lads get stuck into the four Football league finals from the weekend. EnjoyChapters(01:00) - The weekend in Croke Park(04:00) - How Donegal took Kerry apart - kickouts, starving Clifford, revenge.(21:00) - The Michael Murphy incident.(28:00) - Meath beat Cork
D-Day Drama, Kerry-Donegal the final we wanted, Meath-Cork boom, Longford and Wexford heroics
The Football Pod has landed - after a dramatic seven rounds of league football, it’s all over - bar the finals - promotion and relegation spots have been divvied out and we’re breaking it all down. James picks his top 10 forwards and we pay tribute to the late Michael Lyster.Chapters(01:00) - Donegal-Kerry final, Dublin down in Galway, Div. 1 School Grades.(31:00) - Longford and Wexford heroics se
The Football Pod: League chaos, Louth surge, Kerry smash Mayo, Armagh catch Dublin, Meath’s forward play
The Football Pod is here, in the midst of the biggest week so far of the intercounty season - after the penultimate round of the league, we’re all gearing up for Round 7. Paddy, James and Tommy break down the games, and look forward to a blockbuster day of action next Sunday.Chapters(01:00) - Division 3 and 4 chaos tops a crazy sports weekend (09:00) - Division 2 rundown as Meath and Cork take the
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:
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 hamme
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
Chaos and Crazy Comebacks, Ravenous Rossies, Kickout Piggery, Two-Point Kings, Pod Listeners have their say
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
Big boys clash in Donegal v Mayo, Tyrone and Louth's challenge, Sigerson Cup chances
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) - The Pod at the Premier League and Sigerson Cup final preview.(14:00) - Around the Grounds: round 3 fixtures in Divisi
Dublin's sticky transition, 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) - M
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
Tuesday 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(
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 Al
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
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 P
Sinead Goldrick and Carla Rowe on Dublin's Rise and the AFLW Surge | The Football Pod Club
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 Football Pod: Sherlock-Geaney shootout, Dingle-Barrs rules debate, Ballyboden win, Kilcoo-Scotstown
It's your Monday episode of The Football Pod - after a classic Munster Club Football Final - Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into it all, from the midfield warfare, to the controversial decisions and the shooters exhibition. We had our Leinster Football final and plenty of action from the Junior and Intermediate deciders also. Enjoy.Chapters(01:00) - Glorious Football on show in the Munster Club
Padraic Joyce on a life in Football and Galway’s pursuit of Sam, 25 years on | The Football Pod Club
Welcome back to The Football Pod Club - it’s the second episode of our winter series, and we’re delighted to have sat down for a brilliant chat with Padraic Joyce to chat about his phenomenal playing career, being an intercounty manager in 2026, and Galway’s pursuit of Sam Maguire.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Padraic Joyce joins The Football Pod Club(02:00) - Killererin GAA - then and now, and the power of t
Scotstown-Newbridge epic, the semi-pro era, club-county divide, special guest reveal
Welcome back to The Football Pod - plenty to get stuck into, as always - it’s Tommy, James and Paddy looking back on an interesting weekend of action on the club scene, with plenty of stories worth looking at in the county game too. Enjoy!Chapters(01:00) - Tommy at the Plaza, GAA image rights, pre-season camps and the Provincial draw.(20:00) - Revealing our special guest for the Football Pod Club
Pod therapy, new rules, new trends, boot deals, torture of injuries, club powerhouses
Welcome back to The Football Pod - Paddy, James and Tommy are talking shop; from GAA boot deals, retiring stars tortured by injuries, to the new trends emerging amongst the first club campaign under the new rules...hope you enjoy, we'll be back over the next two Mondays, breaking down the AIB All-Ireland provincial club finals.Chapters(01:00) - Pod check-in, Nike boot deals, ALFW all-stars dominat
Inside Kerry’s journey to All-Ireland Glory with Gavin White and Shane Ryan | The Football Pod Club
We’re back with a new run of The Football Pod Club with AIB, and where better to start this four-episode series than a deep-dive with two of Kerry’s All-Ireland Champions. Kerry Captain, Gavin White and their All-Star goalkeeper Shane Ryan joined Paddy, James and Tommy in Killarney for a chat about their lives in Gaelic Football, and their incredible 2025 season with the Kingdom. Enjoy!Chapte
The Pod Returns: All-Stars debate, Club heats up as County stories emerge, big interviews on the way
Welcome back to The Football Pod as we return from a wee sabbatical and catch up in a car in North Galway - shortly after recording a feature interview (more on that later) - we're talking All-Stars winners, the stories emerging as counties return to training and the clubs that are flying high in the provincial series. We're bringing back The Football Pod Club this winter - and the first episode i
Live from Tubridys: Stars of the Season and Kerry kitman Colm Whelan v Tommy 😂 | The Pod in Doonbeg
Welcome along to The Football Pod as we meet up in Tubridy's Bar in Doonbeg to wrap up the mens intercounty season with a round of golf - we're picking our stars of the season and bring you inside Kerry's All-Ireland win with their kitman, Colm Whelan - who took down Tommy in Croke Park earlier in the summer...(they're friends now!)(00:00) - Welcome to Tubridy's in Doonbeg(10:00) - The Secret War
Sublime Kerry win Sam Maguire, Donegal plan rattled, Jack's stars shine | The Football Pod Live in Croke Park
As Kerry produced a wonderful performance to capture their 39th All-Ireland SFC title against Donegal - James O’Donoghue and Paddy Andrews join Tommy Rooney for the latest episode of The Football Pod - live from the press box in Croke Park, in the moments after the final whistle.The Football Pod is brought to you with thanks to AIB. Proud sponsors of the All-Ireland SFC. Check out #TheToughest for
All-Ireland Final predictions, tactics, match-ups and 3 Darts rule at The Football Pod Live in Croke Park | Part Two
Welcome to the second-half The Football Pod live from Croke Park with Tommy, Paddy, James and our special guests Mark McHugh and Kieran Donaghy - we're looking deeper at the Kerry-Donegal final this Sunday, talking match-ups, tactics and predictions - plus we also have a pair of 2025 All-Ireland SFC Final tickets to giveaway, it's all with thanks to AIB #TheToughest
Donegal-Kerry rivalries, war and tequila, Kieran Donaghy and Mark McHugh join The Football Pod Live in Croke Park
It's All-Ireland final weekend, and The Football Pod has a special treat for you, live from Croke Park! Join Tommy Rooney. James O'Donoghue, and Paddy Andrews as well as special guests Mark McHugh and Kieran Donaghy as they chat through the stories and rivalries from their own careers ahead of this weekend's All-Ireland final between Kerry and Donegal.With thanks to AIB #TheToughest
Road To Croke Park | Football Championship pt.3 | It's a knockout!
On this final part of our Road To Croke Park series, the Football Championship reaches the knockout phase and we find out who will battle it out for Sam Maguire on Sunday.
Road To Croke Park | Football Championship pt.2 | The All Ireland Group phase
Welcome to part 2 of Football's Road To Croke Park. We've reached mid-May, when 32 teams have been whittled down to 16 and it's time for the All Ireland group phase.
Road To Croke Park | Football Championship pt.1 | The Provincials
The Road To Croke park began on the first week of April with the start of the provincial championships. In part 1 of our three-part series, Richie McCormack tracks all four provincials from start to finish, as OTB were there every step of the way.
Donegal-Kerry build-up, Combined Fifteens Debate, Potential Bolters, All-Ireland final week
Tommy, James and Paddy begin their All-Ireland Football final week build-up as the 2025 decider between Donegal and Kerry comes into view…(00:30) - Hurling Man Tommy and Lessons from Tipp’s Hurling Title (18:00) - Kerry improvements and Donegal progression in 2025.(36:00) - TFP Listener Questions(54:00) - Debate: Combined Donegal-Kerry FifteenTickets to our All-Ireland Final Roadshow in Croke
Members Pod: Kerry-Donegal match-ups, what happened in the 2014 Final? Roadshow guests announced
Welcome to The Football Pod Members show as the lads build-up to the 2025 All-Ireland SFC final - Kerry v Donegal, we reveal our special guests at our Croke Park show and dig into the potential match-ups.CHAPTERS(00:00) - House Business: Roadshow Guests reveal, Tommy in Donegal.(08:30) - Watching back the 2014 All-Ireland Final…(21:00) - Tactical overview and nailing the skills - McGuinness v Jack
Awesome Donegal set-up Kerry final, Meath and Tyrone sent packing, Kildare take Tailteann Cup | Live from Croke Park
Welcome back to The Football Pod - Paddy Andrews and Tommy Rooney are still in Croke Park, broadcasting back from the press box after the All-Ireland semi-finals, James dials in from Killarney, with a smile on his face after Kerry's win on Saturday.(00:30) - Donegal and Kerry set-up their All-Ireland final re-match with powerful wins.(04:00) - How Donegal destroyed Meath and Clifford wreaked havoc
Goals and Glory, key Donegal-Meath match-ups, how Tyrone and Kerry will attack
Tommy, James and Paddy are back ahead of the All-Ireland semi-finals this weekend! (00:30) - Goals - hurlers show there’s nothing like them, footballers can’t forget that.(16:00) - Donegal v Meath - key match-up, colours, Murphy and Morris(32:00) - Tyrone v Kerry - the threats and dangers(40:00) - Cavan’s Raymond Galligan steps downThank you for the huge interest in our All-Ireland Final Roadshow
Meath KO Galway, Kerry’s power drive, Donegal and Tyrone plough onto All-Ireland semi-finals
Tommy, James and Paddy are back and talking, after another epic weekend in the football summer. Enjoy(00:30) - Flowers and cheques - Meath and Kerry catch fire.(07:00) - Tyrone take care of Dublin - next steps after Dessie?(21:00) - Donegal recover to dismantle Monaghan (34:00) - Meath beat Galway - the how and the why?(54:00) - Awesome Kerry end Armagh’s All-Ireland reign.Tickets to our All-Irela
Blockbuster Quarter-Finals, All-Ireland Roadshow tickets, Newest Football Pod Addition,
Tommy, James and Paddy are back after another brilliant set of games - it’s also a big week for the pod, as we celebrate and welcome a new addition to The Football Pod Family! (00:30) - Major Football Pod announcements…(09:00) - Blockbuster quarter-finals - Donegal’s turnaround, Monaghan in wait. (26:00) - Galway-Down entertainment. Meath up next.(46:00) - Kerry respond, Dublin get by Cork as
Kerry Softness, Donegal dump Mayo, Dubs return, Galway survive - Meath Friction on the Pod
Tommy, James and Paddy are back for The Football Pod after another riveting weekend of Gaelic Football - and for perhaps the very first time in five seasons, there’s a bit of friction between the lads - it may have a little bit of something to do with Meath.(00:30) - Weekend Winners & the losers: Derry, Mayo, Clare, Rossies.(11:00) - Wicklow beat Westmeath and shock everybody but Paddy.(16:00)
The Bumper Pod: Knockouts, Lifelines and Contenders - Championship Fever
Tommy, James and Paddy catch up for The Football Pod - a bumper double-pod, where we’re building up to a huge weekend in the championship and we’re putting your questions to the lads.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Hurlers and Chancers(10:00) - The 2025 Tailteann Cup(22:00) - Dublin-Derry what to look forward to and Galway v Armagh(48:00) - Lukewarm Cork v Roscommon, Kerry injury worries vs. Meath(58:00) - Lout
Derry-Galway drama, Armagh on top, Dublin trouble, Football just delivers
Tommy, James and Paddy catch up for The Football Pod after another superb weekend of football, full of drama, upsets and brilliant skills on show.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Jimmy’s minute.(02:00) - Sensational Derry-Galway drama.(15:00) - Armagh flying, Dubs trouble? (31:00) - Mayo deliver against Tyrone, Donegal-Cavan route.(42:00) - Tyrone’s u20s magic. Tailteann Cup knockouts.(48:00) - Down-Louth, Meath
Tyrone-ness, Smart Monaghan, McStay steps away, Meath deliver, Armagh signs
Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod after another fantastic Championship weekend - spanners were thrown into the works, once more - as we head into a weekend where everybody is in action! CHAPTERS(00:30) - Tommy’s Madeira sell, GAA TV blackouts.(05:00) - How Meath got a big W against Cork.(12:00) - Monaghan smarts too much for Louth(26:00) - Kevin McStay steps back as Mayo manage
Dubs deliver in Galway, Cavan batter Mayo, Down's Clare pasting, Kerry's Paudie question, Offaly win a Leinster Minor Final Classic
Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - it’s a novel pod, James is hanging after a wedding in Portugal and Paddy has his newborn in his arms, but as always, the lads deliver after another brilliant weekend of Gaelic Football!TIMESTAMPS below.(00:30) - Cavan beat Mayo - huge win for Galligan’s side, killer-blow for McStay.(17:00) - Livewatch Leinster Minor Final - midfield moves and
Louth Glorious Louth, Donegal take a classic, where Meath and Armagh fell short
Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod after a weekend where there was only one real winner - Gaelic Football! We saw Donegal edge a stunning Ulster final, and on Sunday Louth claimed the Leinster title for the first time in 68 years. Scenes! We’re talking both finals, and all the rest of the action this weekend.(00:30) - Capturing the magic of Croke Park on Sunday.(05:00) - Louth’s
Galway edge Mayo in a Classic, Kerry scalp Clare, Mayo Shooters, Geezer, Leinster or bust
Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - Galway come out the right side of a cracker in Connacht, Kerry get the job done on a scorcher in Killarney, and we've the Ulster and Leinster finals this week too. EnjoyCHAPTERS(00:30) - Sunday Night Excursions on The Pod.(02:00) - Classic in Castlebar - where Galway won and Mayo lost.(30:00) - Tommy spends an hour with Kieran McGeeney...(32:
THE FOOTBALL POD LIVE from Galway - Stags, Arrogance and Characters | Galway v Mayo Special | Off The Ball
The Football Pod Live is BACK for our first show of 2025! Ahead of the Connacht Senior Football Championship, Tommy Rooney, Paddy Andrews and James O'Donoghue we're joined by two legends of GAA, Mayo's Michael Conroy and Galway's own Finian Hanley! They got stuck into the upcoming clash, and reminisced on stories from their careers. The Football Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by
Meath knockout Dublin, Louth beat Kildare, Armagh-Donegal Ulster Final, Galway guests revealed...
Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - Meath have beaten Dublin for the first time since 2010, Armagh edge a classic, Donegal join them, and Louth are back in a Leinster final - for the first time since 2010…enjoy!Reminder that we’re in Galway on Friday night for our first roadshow of 2025 - join us!CHAPTERS(00:30) - Oh, Beautiful Meath(05:00) - How and why Dublin were beaten(20:0
Galway statement, Kerry stutter, Donegal questioned, Red Cards Debate, Hooter-Gate, McNulty stars
Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - after a savage weekend of GAA - we’re breaking down the three big games, looking at some of the themes around the rules and this weekend's provincial semi-finals. (00:30) - What a weekend - two-pointers, hooter-gate and dodgy red cards.(04:00) - Cork rattle Kerry - why did they fall short? Head high tackles debate.(19:00) - Monaghan push
Rory’s Rollercoaster, Leinster Championship flickers, Defences in Trouble, Meath Character
Tommy, James and Paddy are back with The Football Pod - but we’re obviously starting with the Golf, before getting into a pair of crackers in Leinster, as well as the Ulster Football quarter-finals. Enjoy!(00:30) - The Golf Pod, Rory McIlroy wins the Masters - agony and ecstasy!(08:00) - Kildare beat Westmeath: Loughlin stars, midfield battle, goals get the job done.(23:00) - Wicklow push the Dubs
Donegal's Subtle Class, Mayo motor on, Meath’s answers, Derry credit, Underdog challenges
Tommy, James and Paddy are talking through the opening weekend of Championship action - Tommy was in Ballybofey, Paddy was in Castlebar and James kept an eye on it all!, we get stuck into plenty - enjoy!(00:30) - A Beautiful Monday after a fine weekend.(05:00) - Mayo beat Sligo - did they meet Jimmy’s standards? O’Shea, Debutants, Sligo.(13:00) - Challenges for the underdogs(16:00) - Donegal-Derry
League Finals Bonanza, Bonkers Carlow and Mad Meath, Offaly love, Mayo’s lack of quality
Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into a massive weekend of Football on and off the field - we’re talking the League winners and losers, and bringing you inside the managerial madness in Carlow and Meath…(00:30) - What a weekend (05:00) - Offaly brilliance and Kildare’s big problem.(21:00) - James on Mayo’s lack on quality, Paddy talks up Kerry(35:00) - Kevin McStay isn’t happy with David Clifford(
Final Day Madness, Mayo-Kerry, Tyrone lose out, Div. 2 Drama, Naughton's 4-12
Tommy, James and Paddy are looking back at an incredible day of action in the final round of the 2025 National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod (00:30) - Final Round Football Madness (22:00) - Unlucky Tyrone, Dublin worries, Kerry signs(34:00) - Louth smarts, Meath frailties, Clare’s shooting, Teams forcing two-pointers(41:00) - Paddy’s return to the Football field…(4
Everything to play for, Leitrim don't show, kicking returns, speed merchants thrive
Tommy, James and Paddy are looking back at another dramatic weekend in and around the National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Paddy’s parade and GAA Traditions.(06:00) - Leitrim’s no-show.(15:30) - Donegal’s squad game, Kerry on it.(31:00) - target men, sympathetic passers and speed merchants thrive.(46:00) - Around the Grounds: Division 2 and 3 chaos,
Cranky Manager Brigade, Meath and the Hooter, League finals debacle, Derry-Tyrone fall short
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 adv
Unlocked - Members Show: Paddy Dunican on 12v11 and Kickouts arc | The Football Pod XV - join for the full pod
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 Ro
Big Dogs Strike Back, Galway Statement, Black Card Carnage, FRC changes due?
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)
Unlocked - Members Show Taster: 12v11 debate and the worrying lack of goals - join for the full pod
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 th
Murphy-mania, Rossies dreaming, Kerry stung, Shooting your shot (at club level!)
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-Mani
Are You Not Entertained?! Chaos in Derry, Exciting Football, Big fielders are back, Defenders exposed
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
New rules warm us up, 12th Man Debate, Risk rewards, Departures and newbies impress
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 won
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