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Episodes
The Football Pod: 'Cut all ties' with the AFL? Club Finals bonanza, Roarty's surprise move
The Football Pod is back. James and Paddy want to cut all ties with the Aussies as yet another superstar departs. There’s a clatter of club finals, coaching moves and so much more to get stuck into too.Chapters:(00:20) - Monday clubs in full flow.(12:00) - Roarty snared by the AFL - what can the GAA do?(25:00) - Club finals round-up continues(35:00) - The Football Pod x Wandsworth Kingdom Gaels -
CLUB GAA BLITZ | Tommy Rooney's 60-Sec Final Challenge | Off The Ball
Tommy Rooney takes on a 60-second timer challenge to round up a bumper weekend of 20 Club GAA county finals across Ireland. He breaks down Glen Rovers' emotional Cork hurling victory over the Barrs, Con O'Callaghan powering Cuala to Dublin glory, Rian O'Neill's triumph with Crossmaglen, and why nothing beats the legendary "Monday Club" celebrations.The Newsround on Off The Ball with @amazonireland
AIMEE MACKIN: 'You dream of moments like that' | Historic senior title for Shane O'Neill's | OTB
Ten years after becoming a top flight team, Shane O'Neill's captured their first Armagh Senior Championship title in September.Rachel Sheehan caught up with AIB ambassador Aimee Mackin at the launch of the AIB GAA, LGFA, and Camogie All-Ireland Club Championships. As the first sponsor to support the four codes of Gaelic Games at a national level, this season, AIB continues to celebrate the players
OLWEN RABBITTE: County Final victory with Athenry, ACL recovery, All-Ireland Final & more!
AIB ambassador Olwen Rabbitte joins Rachel Sheehan to chat about her County Final victory with Athenry, how her ACL recovery is going, lining out in an All-Ireland Final wearing a knee brace and much, much more! As the first sponsor to support the four codes of Gaelic Games at a national level, this season, AIB continues to celebrate the players and people behind them who make club life
PATRICK HORGAN (Unlocked) : "The group was everything" to Pat Ryan | Off the Ball
This is just part of a much larger interview, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join.Cork legend Patrick Horgan sits down with Mick McCarthy to look back on his legendary 17-year Rebels career ahead of the release of his autobiography 'Hoggie'.
Tommy Rooney's GAA County Finals Wrap-up | The Newsround | Off The Ball
Tommy Rooney joins Mick McCarthy on The Newsround to break down an action-packed GAA county final weekend. The pair reflect on Inagh-Kilnamona's emotional first Clare senior hurling championship, Thurles Sarsfields' Tipperary victory, the fallout from Jerome Stack's sudden exit as Fossa manager, and John McEntee becoming the eighth member of Armagh's 2002 All-Ireland squad to step into senior inte
TG4 LGFA Team of the Championship Awards | Junior & Intermediate stars | OFF THE BALL
Jonathan Higgins was at the TG4 Team of the Championship awards last night in Croke Park.He caught up with Westmeath's Sarah Dillon and Lucy McCartan, Antrim's Maeve Blaney, Roscommon's Helena Cummins, Fermanagh's Shannan McQuade, Carlow's Nicole Hanley and Antrim's Erin Sands
The Football Pod: Cillian O'Connor retires, James on Fitzmaurice to Galway, Armagh turnover, Club Classics
The Football Pod is back with Paddy, James and Tommy catching up on the Gaelic Football stories of the week - One Mayo great calls it a day after winning his All-Ireland medal as four more from Armagh bow out, James talks about his former Kerry manager Éamonn Fitzmaurice taking charge of Galway - we’re talking club stories too and all that’s happening around the country.Chapters:(00:20) - The Foot
EXCLUSIVE: McAleese's Exit, Integration Timeline & Finances | Lyn Savage & Brian Molloy | Off The Ball
Following the Oireachtas Committee meeting on integrating Gaelic Games, LGFA CEO Lynn Savage and Camogie Association President Brian Molloy lay out the path to a single governing body. They explore the fallout from Dr Mary McAleese’s resignation, clear up misconceptions about missed deadlines, and outline realistic timelines for 2027 and 2028.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join
Minister for Sport on Integration: "There's a lot good that's come out of this debacle" | OTB
This is a PREVIEW of a wider interview with Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan.To listen to the interview in full, along with all other premium content offered by Off The Ball, you can become a member here: http://offtheball.com/joinWill O'Callaghan is joined by Minister for Sport, Patrick O'Donovan following the announcement of Budget 2027 to discuss the effects of the Budget on Irish Sport as
Charlie Smyth: Mayobridge to the New Orleans Saints - how his NFL dreams came true | Inner Drive
In our latest edition of Inner Drive, Shane Hannon sat down with Mayobridge and Down footballer and NFL kicker with the New Orleans Saints, Charlie Smyth. In this episode Charlie reflects on his passion for the NFL that started at a young age, the pride he takes in his Mayobridge roots, and the remarkable journey that turned a childhood dream into reality. Inner Drive on Off The Ball is broug
Clontarf vs Kilmacud Crokes | History makers vs 5 in a row chasers | Dublin Senior Championship final preview | OTB
Parnell Park will host the PTSB Ladies Football Dublin Senior Championship final, this Friday October 2nd at 7.30pm.Speaking ahead of the PTSB Dublin LGFA Club Championship Senior Final between Clontarf and Kilmacud Crokes are Kate Fitzgibbon and Michelle Davoren.PTSB is proud to sponsor the PTSB Dublin Leagues and Championships across all four codes within Dublin GAA, Dublin LGFA and Dublin Camog
THE BRAWL: 30 years on from that iconic All-Ireland final between Meath and Mayo
The Classic was a podcast from Off The Ball, digging into the real-life drama behind some of sport’s most fascinating stories.In episode 1, The Brawl, revisits the infamous 1996 All-Ireland football final and replay between Mayo and Meath — the “one in a million” bounce that forced a second day in Croke Park, and the 130 seconds of chaos that became one of the most controversial moments in GAA hi
The Football Pod returns: club winners (and losers), all-stars, manager moves, new rules or not
The Football Pod returns after our short break for a run of episodes across the club season with thanks to Movember. We’re looking at the club winners (and losers), the proposed new rules, big managerial vacancies in Monaghan and Galway and the All-Star nominations. We'll be back in two weeks with more!Chapters:(00:20) - Relegation trouble, Kerry finals, Lowry, Rory, Trump; the pod catch-up(20:00)
AUSTIN GLEESON TEASER: 'At the end of the day, I only have myself to blame' | Retiring from intercounty hurling with Waterford
Austin Gleeson joined Eoin Sheahan for a chat on Waterford hurling, his decision to step away from inter-county, and why this time it’s “fully done”.Gleeson opens up on the moment he knew his body wasn’t keeping pace with his head, the injuries that piled up, and the regrets he has about not taking recovery and conditioning seriously enough in his 20s.He also reflects on the spotlight that came wi
Trevor Giles’ You Had To Be There! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Trevor Giles joins Colm Boohig in Croke Park for a brilliant You Had To Be There run-through of five sporting moments that shaped him — from his first memories in the stands to the biggest days in Meath colours.He relives a St Pat’s Navan All-Ireland colleges semi-final that went to extra time, a classic Sigerson Cup epic with UCD against a Seamus Moynihan-led UCC, and that unforgettable 1997 Lein
Camogie's cost of living, Integration & the future of the game | OTB Breakfast
Colm Boohig & Sarah O'Donovan are joined on the show by Waterford Camogie’s Gail Ryan & Tipperary Camogie’s Mike Johnson on the show to discuss the expense issues that intercounty teams are dealing with in the modern game.The panel also touch on the stalling of the integration process with the GAA.With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated
The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED | "Mindsets, Misgivings, and Mutiny" | GAA Integration Crisis | Shane Lowry's Doonbeg Charge | OFF THE BALL
Shane Hannon is joined by Nadine Doherty and Shane McEntee to dissect the biggest sports stories across the back pages. The panel breaks down the explosive fallout following Mary McAleese's departure from the Gaelic Games integration steering group, evaluating financial misgivings, AFLW player drain, and governance hurdles stalling the 2027 roadmap. Plus, they react to Shane Lowry taking a four-sh
‘If we don’t spell this out…’ - Dr Aoife Lane & Dublin’s Aisling Maher | The Integration Story | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
The GAA integration story rolls on, after Mary McAleese stepped down as chair of the steering group overseeing the planned merger of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie.Enda Coll & David Wilson are joined by Aisling Maher (GPA co-chair and Dublin camogie player) and Dr. Aoife Lane to unpack the fallout, Jarlath Burns’ response on RTÉ, and the debate around “equity” versus “equality”.They dig into the fi
Why integration was always doomed - and how to fix it | Conor Meyler & Sarah O'Donovan | OFF THE BALL
Eoin Sheahan is joined by former Inter-County Camogie player Sarah O'Donovan and former inter-county footballer Conor Meyler to further talk about the fallout from Mary McAleese's decision to step down from the Steering Group for Integration between the GAA, LGFA and Camogie.
"A Commitment Is a Commitment" | GAA Integration Crisis Deepens as Mary McAleese Steps Down | OFF THE BALL
The breakfast team reacts to the bombshell news that former President Dr. Mary McAleese has resigned as chairperson of the Gaelic Games integration steering group after the GAA requested to pause the agreed 2027 roadmap.Rachel Sheehan joins the studio to discuss why the decision feels like a "slap in the face" to female athletes, and our own Tommy Rooney gives his thoughts on the situation. Off Th
"No other organisation in this country would get away with that..." Sinead O'Carroll | McAleese steps down from SGI
Eoin Sheahan is joined by Sinead O'Carroll, editor of the Journal, to further discuss the news that Mary McAleese has step down from her role on the Steering Group for Integration between the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association
Have the GAA abandoned integration? | ‘I’m just baffled and frustrated!' | TOM PARSONS & MARIA KINSELLA
Tom Parsons, Gaelic Players Association CEO and Former Co-Chair of the GPA's National Executive Committee, Maria Kinsella join Eoin Sheahan to react to the news this evening that former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese has stepped down from her role as chairperson of the Integration Committee overseeing the amalgamation of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association.
Dr Mary McAleese resigns from Gaelic Games Integration Committee | OTB Reacts
Tommy Rooney joined Eoin Sheahan, Eoin Doyle and Eve Conway to react to the news that former President of Ireland; Mary McAleese has left her role in the Integration committee that was overseeing the amalgamation of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association.The Newsround on Off The BallViagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to sui
TEASER | Former Monaghan Manager GABRIEL BANNIGAN breaks his silence on Monaghan EXIT | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Former Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan joins Shane Hannon and Enda Coll to discuss his recent departure as Monaghan Football manager. He chats about the reaction to the news of him stepping down, the coaching ticket he was bringing in for this year, the older players who raised concerns about him staying on as manager, the Monaghan and public support and the trajectory of this Monaghan team.Off
BREAKING: Padraic Joyce steps down as Galway manager
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.
Sounds of the Summer: The Kerry perspective, and where did it all go wrong? | Darran O'Sullivan
Welcome back to Sounds of the Summer, as we look back on the biggest GAA stories of a sensational summer — and look ahead to what comes next.In this episode, former All-Ireland winner Darran O’Sullivan joins Eoin Sheahan in the aftermath of Kerry’s All-Ireland final defeat to Mayo, to dig into why the Kingdom looked flat when it mattered most.From the impact of the condensed calendar and the lack
Sounds of the Summer: Polishing the 'new' rules and what comes next? | Kevin McStay
Welcome back to Sounds of the Summer, as we look back on the biggest GAA stories of a sensational summer — and look ahead to what comes next for Gaelic football.In this episode, Eoin Sheahan is joined by former Roscommon and Mayo manager Kevin McStay, now heading up the Gaelic football expert advisory group tasked with monitoring the impact of the Football Review Committee’s work.McStay explains h
Sounds of the Summer: Paying tribute to the legend of Michael Lyster | Colm O'Rourke
Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.On this episode we look back on one of the most poignant moments of the year, as John Duggan was joined by Meath legend Colm O’Rourke to pay tribute to the late, great broadcaster Michael Lyster.O’Rourke reflects on three decades alongside Lester on The Sunday Game —
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 Paper
Mackey & Ring: Arthur O'Dea talks about his new book on two hurling legends | OTB
John Duggan is joined by Off The Ball Senior Producer Arthur O'Dea to talk about his new book; Mackey & Ring, which is a joint biography of Hurling legends Mick Mackey and Christy Ring
Sounds of the Summer: The Shefflin era at Kilkenny, the Herity influence and is it the right time? | Paul Murphy
Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.In this episode, All-Ireland winner and Hurling Pod regular Paul Murphy joins Colm Boohig and Ger Gilroy to dig into Henry Shefflin’s appointment as Kilkenny manager, and the big question: is now the right time?Murphy chats backroom-team possibilities, what Shefflin l
Sounds of the Summer: Juggling a career and intercounty GAA, professionalism and the AFL influence | Anton Tohill
Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.In this episode, Derry-man Anton Tohill joined Tommy Rooney on a bonus episode of The Football Pod back in July, to chat careers, county football, and the realities of trying to do it all in the modern game.Fresh off graduating as a doctor at Queen’s (alongside his si
Sounds of the Summer: What-ifs, the Mayo press, and marking the Cliffords | Paddy Burns
Welcome back to Sounds of the Summer, as we look back on the biggest GAA talking points of a sensational summer — and what might come next.Here, All-Ireland winner with Armagh, Paddy Burns, joined Will O’Callaghan ahead of the All-Ireland football semi-finals back in July to reflect on the Orchard County's year, the heartbreak of that Louth loss and the brutal six-day turnaround that followed.They
Sounds of the Summer: Burnout, balance and going again in 2027 | Niall Morgan
Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan joins Colm Boohig and Ger Gilroy on Off The Ball Breakfast, just days after that All-Ireland quarter-final exit to Kerry, to look back on a summer of fine margins and big moments.Morgan reflects on a slow start to the season, the danger
"It felt so surreal!" | LGFA Intermediate All-Ireland victory | SAOIRSE WYNNE
Roscommon’s Saoirse Wynne is the winner of the PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month awards for Ladies Football for the month of August. She joins Rachel Sheehan to discuss her teams LGFA Intermediate All-Ireland victory.
SORCHA McCARTAN: ‘I couldn’t watch the final minutes!’ | PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Month
PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Month, Sorcha McCartan speaks with Rachel Sheehan about the All Ireland final, not being able to watch the final minutes, and not knowing who won until she heard the Banks playing on the speakers!
Sounds of the Summer: The murder of a Kerry-man, the art of broadcasting, and the Irish language | Dara Ó Cinnéide
Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.Here, Kerry legend Dara Ó Cinnéide joined Gerard Gilroy back in May to talk about his his latest documentary, a gripping murder-mystery sparked by a chance discovery of old books and a trail that leads from West Kerry to Boston and Oklahoma.He also reflects on club li
Sounds of the Summer: Growing the game in non-hurling strongholds and the impact of the new rules | Willie Maher
Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.Willie Maher, the GAA’s National Head of Hurling, joins Eoin Sheahan in studio for a wide-ranging chat on the state of the game, the new rules, and what hurling needs next.With the league finals and championship around the corner, Maher breaks down the updated dissent
"We'll have to go to the drawing board and give it another go.." | Eimear McGrath: So close for Tipp
Rachel Sheehan is joined on the line by Eimear McGrath of of Drom & Inch and Tipperary to discuss her Inter-County season as well as the upcoming club championships.Clubber to Stream over 2,000 Championship Matches as Attention Turns from County to Club. At the launch of the championship season with Clubber are Rob Downey (Glen Rovers, Cork), Darragh Corcoran (Ballyhale Shamrocks, Kilkenny) an
Sounds of the Summer: Adjusting from coach to supporter, and what tweaks I would make to hurling | Pat Ryan
Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.Former Cork hurling boss Pat Ryan sits down with Eoin Sheahan for this episode, reflecting on life after the hot seat and what it’s like going back to matches as a supporter.They chat about the condensed season, the madness of Munster hurling, and why “momentum games”
Sounds of the Summer: The sorry state of Antrim hurling | Terence McNaughton
Terence McNaughton joined Off The Ball Breakfast back in February to give a brutally honest assessment of where Antrim hurling is at under Davy Fitzgerald, after a worrying run of league form and that loss to Kildare.He breaks down why the current system isn’t suiting the players, the confidence issue in the group, and how key losses like Neil McManus and Conor McCann have changed what Antrim need
FITZY IN THE OTB VILLA: "There's more to life than football" | Word On The Street
Love Island's, Seán 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald, is BACK from the Love Island villa and he is ready to spill all!He chats to the WOTS team about 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 conversation with Pádraic Joyce, stepping away from Championship with Galway, and the reaction in the GAA world since his return.He also opens up about what actually went down with Julia and Lorenzo, the behind-the-scenes gossip, and the online abuse now comp
CORK CAMOGIE’S DÓNAL O’GRADY: 'I wasn't aware that I had any great influence on the group' | Evolution of video analysis
Part of the Cork camogie management team, hurling Dónal O’Grady joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss his role within the All Ireland winning team, what it’s like to watch the game from the stands vs on the sidelines, and the rivalry between Cork and Galway.
Sounds of the Summer: My time with the Dubs and shaping the game as we know it | Jim Gavin
Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.Here, former Dublin player and manager Jim Gavin sits down with Colm Boohig and Ger Gilroy for his first interview since his ill-fated presidential campaign.The eight-time All-Ireland winner opens up on where his resilience really came from — the Air Corps, learning t
"The harder you work, the luckier you get!" | Camogie Final review | LAURA TREACY & NIAMH ROCKETT
Former stalwart of the Cork camogie team Laura Treacy and Waterford camogie star Niamh Rockett join Eoin Sheahan to reflect on yesterday's All-Ireland Senior Camogie final which saw Cork edge out 2025 Champions Galway. They chat about Cork's momentum, the physicality in camogie, fundraising for holidays and much, much more!
Cork’s All-Ireland winning heroes visit Temple Street! | ‘It’s such a special occasion!’ | OFF THE BALL
Cork’s All-Ireland celebrations roll on, but first it’s a very special stop: Temple Street Children’s Hospital, with the O’Duffy Cup in tow. Hear the emotion as Daire O'Brien and her aunt Kay (a consultant at the hospital) speak about what the visit means for staff, patients, and families — and why these moments put sport into perspective.Cork’s Hayley Ryan (fresh from the chaos of the closing min
MEABH & ORLAITH CAHALANE: 'We had a late one last night! - Celebrations, when it clicked & MORE! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Cork celebrations are in full swing as sisters Meabh and Orlaith Cahalan join Colm Boohig & Sarah O'Donovan fresh off All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final glory — trophy in tow and Grand Parade next on the agenda.Orlaith opens up on a nervy start, the half-time reset, and how a key second-half tweak helped unlock Cork’s attack, while her captain & sister Meabh reflects on rebuilding after majo
“It’s class to wake up as an All Ireland Champion”, Laura Hayes an All Ireland Champion | Off The Ball
Colm Boohig and Sarah O’Donovan are joined by All-Ireland champion Laura Hayes with reaction after Sunday's win. 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 LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30
REACTION: Cork beat Galway by a single point to lift All-Ireland title! - ‘I’d no idea…’ | OFF THE BALL
Rachel Sheehan & Stephen Glesson are at Croke Park for all the reaction after Cork edge Galway in a dramatic All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final, as the Rebels complete a huge turnaround ofter a tough year.Hear from the Cork camp on the big calls and big moments: managing a nervy finish, the impact of key scores (including Saoirse McCarthy’s goal), and how new faces and under-23 success fed into
Cork have won the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final | LIVE reaction | OFF THE BALL
Phil Egan is joined in studio by Kilkenny legend Ann Downey to react live to the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Championship final between Cork and Galway at Croke ParkCork and Dublin Camogie legend Sarah O'Donovan also joins live from GAA HQ as Cork prevented a back-to-back for the Tribeswomen.
REACTION: Antrim & Armagh are CHAMPS! | ‘It felt different this year!’ | OFF THE BALL
Antrim are All-Ireland Intermediate champions, and Stephen Gleeson is at Croke Park with Rachel Sheehan as the Saffrons storm to a 1-22 to 0-11 point win over Laois. Roisin McCormick’s goal on 40 minutes proves the turning point, as Antrim’s work rate and defence set the tone from the first whistle.Hear reaction from the winning camp & losing camp as Caitriona Graham & Elaine Dowds reflect
THE SATURDAY PANEL: All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final Preview w/Aoife Lynskey & Aisling Maher | OTB
On this week's instalment of the Saturday Panel, Galway Legend Aoife Lynskey and Dublin Camóg Aisling Maher join Phil Egan to preview the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final between Cork and Galway.
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 from a thrilling final as well as words with some of the people who make an All-Ireland final so special.Relive the magic of the match itself with The Football Pod in Croke Park and Armagh s
Sounds of the Summer: Mayo coach Paddy Tally on Andy Moran, Kobe McDonald and the seismic change in Gaelic football
Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.Here, Mayo coach Paddy Tally, chatted to our own GAA correspondent Tommy Rooney back in April ahead of their Connacht championship defeat to Roscommon.Tally explains how Andy Moran brought him into the Mayo setup, what separates Moran from other managers he’s worked w
LAURA TREACY: 'When Galway are in a game it's shaky boots!' | The trilogy in Croke Park
Off The Ball’s Rachel Sheehan caught up with Cork legend Laura Treacy to reflect on her career, and look ahead to this weekend’s Senior Camogie All Ireland final against Galway!
SARAH O’DONOVAN: ‘It's like Christmas Eve, I'm so excited!’ | The trilogy between Cork & Galway
Sarah O’Donovan joins Phil Egan and Rachel Sheehan to look ahead to Sunday’s All Ireland Senior Camogie final between Cork and Galway, a repeat of the previous two finals, with both counties winning one each!
The Trilogy: Galway and Cork | IMEDLA HOBBINS
Imelda Hobbins, captain of the first ever Galway Camogie team to win an All-Ireland Final joins Rachel Sheehan to reflect on her experience as an All-Ireland champion and look ahead at this weekend's All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final between Cork and Galway.
ALL IRELAND CAMOGIE FINAL | ‘There’s no love lost!’ | The Cork-Galway rivalry
Jonathan Higgins was in Galway for their open training session ahead of the All Ireland Camogie Final, where he spoke with manager Cathal Murray, as well as players Roisin Black and Ailish O’Reilly. Meanwhile, RedFM’s Orla O’Leary spoke with Cork manager Ger Manley and captain Meabh Cahalane about the recent rivalry with Galway ahead of Sunday’s All Ireland final.
‘I KNOW it will be a cracker!’ - Where Cork vs Galway will be won & lost… | Galway legend Aoife Lynskey | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Cork and Galway go head-to-head for the third year in a row in the All-Ireland Senior Camogie Final — and this time it really does feel like a trilogy finale in Croke Park with throw-in at 4:15pm.996 All-Ireland winner Aoife Linskey joins Colm Boohig & Enda Coll to break down the key match-ups, Galway’s watertight defence, Cork’s new faces and running game, and the push for a record crowd of
Sounds of the Summer: RTE Head of Sport Declan McBennett on GAA+
Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026.In this episode, Eoin Sheahan was joined in studio by RTÉ Head of Sport Declan McBennett back in July to unpack the rise of GAA Plus, what fans can realistically expect from the next rights deal, and why the “more free-to-air games” debate keeps flaring up.They discus
THE LONG WAIT IN GALWAY | ‘Maggie Farrelly got both decisions 100% right!’ | Meabh de Burca & Hannah Tyrell
Meabh de Burca & Hannah Tyrell join Will O’Callaghan to break down Sunday’s All Ireland Senior Ladies Football final, which finished in controversial fashion as Kerry had thought they’d won it with a last-minute goal, but a square ball was called, resulting in Galway ending their 22 year wait for their second All Ireland!
‘The most Galway-way possible!’ | Galway camp in Crumlin! | OFF THE BALL
Jonathan Higgins catches up with Daniel Moynihan, Kate Geraghty, Siobhan Divilly as well as Louise & Nicola Ward after Galway's All Ireland win against Kerry, as they make their way to Crumlin's Children Hospital. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join
Inside Galway’s DRAMATIC All-Ireland final win! - ‘A chess-match feel…’ | Jonathan Higgins | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST
Galway are back on top — their first All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football title since 2004 — and Jonathan Higgins joins Colm Boohig & Enda Coll to relive a final that swung wildly in the last seconds. From the hooter chaos, the advantage call, and the square-ball drama, to Leanne Coen’s two goals and the defensive grind that defined the day.We dig into Daniel Moynihan’s “three-year plan”, how Ga
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
REACTION: Galway edge out Kerry in controversial finish to end 22-year famine! | OFF THE BALL
Galway are All-Ireland champions after a tense, cagey final at Croke Park — 2-07 to Kerry’s 12 points — but it’s the chaotic, controversial finish that everyone will be talking about.We relive the final minutes as Kerry think they’ve snatched it at the death, only for the whistle to go and the hooter to sound with Galway still in front.Stephen Gleeson chats with Olivia Divilly & Kate Slevin &a
Galway are All-Ireland Ladies Football Champions | Reaction w/ Ciara Trant | OFF THE BALL
Shane Hannon was in studio with Ciara Trant as Galway claimed only their second ever All-Ireland Ladies Senior Football Championship title at Croke Park. Jonathan Higgins joins live to call the final minute of the match as Kerry succumb to a square ball and disallowed goal.
REACTION: Roscommon & Antrim have their day in the Croke Park sun! - 'It's something that everyone dreams of!'| OFF THE BALL
Full-time reaction from Croke Park as Roscommon power past Fermanagh, 2-12 to 5 points, to claim the TG4 All-Ireland Intermediate title — with Aisling Feely’s two first-half goals setting the tone in a dominant performance.We hear from a delighted Laura Mannion, back in county colours after becoming a mum just seven months ago, on the support, sacrifices and what it means to finally run out in Cro
The Ladies Final Saturday Panel | "We really need a good final to liven up the championship!" | Off the Ball
Shane Hannon is joined in studio by three legends of the game to preview tomorrow's All-Ireland final between Kerry and Galway. Dublin icon Hannah Tyrell, Meath legend Niamh O'Sullivan, and Galway great Sinead Burke join forces to look ahead to Galway against Kerry at Croke Park, with the winner being crowned All-Ireland champions for 2026.
Siofra O'Shea is unstoppable | Former Kerry All-Star Aislinn Desmond | All-Ireland preview
Former Kerry captain and All-Star Aislinn Desmond joins Ben Symes on the show to preview the All-Ireland Ladies Football Final. They discuss Galway’s two-point threat versus Kerry’s defensive unit, whether Kate Geraghty can stop Kerry’s star forward, Siofra O’Shea and how Kerry uses a relentless high press to overwhelm their opponents.
UNLOCKED: Members Football 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
All-Ireland Ladies Football Final | Who'll mark Siofra O'Shea? | Galway's 2pt threat | Ciara Trant & Willie Ward
Four-time All-Ireland winner with Dublin Ciara Trant and former Galway manager Willie Ward join Eoin Sheahan for your bumper All-Ireland final preview ahead of Sunday's All-Ireland ladies final between Kerry and Galway.The trio chats through the key matchups, how Galway can stifle Kerry's in-form attackers, the kickouts, and all other potential deciding factors in Sunday's final.
"It's all about winning now!" | LGFA All-Ireland Finals | Rachel Sheehan at Croke Park | Off the Ball
Ahead of this weekend's triple bill of Ladies' All-Ireland finals at Croke Park, OTB's Rachel Sheehan made the trip to HQ to chat to Carlow captain Roisin Bailey and Antrim skipper Bronagh Devlin, as well as Roscommon and Fermanagh captains Helena Cummins and Shannon McQuade.With the countdown to the 2026 TG4 All-Ireland Finals continuing, the respective team captains Bronagh Devlin (Antrim), Róis
ALL IRELAND LADIES FOOTBALL PREVIEW: Kerry vs Galway | All interviews ahead of the final
Head of the All Ireland Ladies Football final on Sunday, Jonathan Higgins and Stephen Gleeson spoke to players and coaches from both Kerry and Galway.Jonathan attended the Galway camp, and spoke to captain Kate Geragthy, manager Daniel Moynihan, as well as players Louise Ward and Olivia Divilly.Meanwhile, Stephen was in Tralee for Kerry’s camp, and spoke with captain Siofra O’Shea, manager Mark Bo
The Power Rankings: The year the GAA peaked | "It'll never get any better than this" | Mayo are All Ireland Champions
Mick McCarthy, Tommy Rooney and Matthew Brennan are here to bring you the final instalment of the Football Power Rankings of the 2026 season. They discuss Mayo's All-Ireland victory, Andy Moran's dedication, Kerry's performance and much, much more! The Power Rankings on Off The Ball, with Harvey Norman, Official Stats Sponsor of the GAA
THE HURLING POD: Skehill and Murphy's All-Stars | Players Of The Year
In the last Hurling Pod of the season, All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill sit down to pick their All-Star team of the year. They also debate who will win hurler and young hurler of the year, and take on a listener challenge of selecting an All-Star team without champions Limerick. The Hurling Pod on Off the Ball with Applegreen - helping you relax, recharge, and enjoy the journey ah
BONUS: Full Manager Press Conferences | Mayo win the All-Ireland | Andy Moran & Jack O'Connor
Tommy Rooney was at Croke Park as Mayo made history and won their first All-Ireland since 1951. Hear from Mayo manager Andy Moran in his first press conference as an All-Ireland winning manager. Also hear from Kerry manager Jack O'Connor.Gaelic Football on Off The Ball with Movember
THE CURSE HAS BEEN LIFTED….. MAYO ARE ALL IRELAND CHAMPIONS |
Colm Boohig is joined by Donie Smith, Enda Coll and Dara Smith-Naughton as they bring you all the reaction from Croke Park, where Mayo were crowned champions for the first time in 75 years. We also catch up with Tommy Rooney, who brings on a very special guest and Mathew with live reaction from Ballyhaunis, County Mayo. Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated ta
Mayo end 75 year wait | Reaction from Croke Park with Moran, Carney, McGreal & McBrien | OTB
Tommy Rooney was on hand at Croke Park as Mayo ended the 75 year wait for their 4th All-Ireland Senior Football Championship title. Tommy catches up Jack Carney, Andy Moran, Eoin McGreal & David McBrien.Gaelic Football on Off The Ball with Movember.
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
