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This is a free snippet of a much larger and in-depth conversation Shane Hannon is joined in the studio by sports journalist and broadcaster Clíona Foley for the Sunday Paper Review to break down a chaotic week in Irish and international sport Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join .

Shane Hannon hosts The Newsround, with live updates from reporter Ben Symes in Bačka Topola, Serbia, following a chaotic pre-match press conference ahead of Ireland's Nations League fixture against Israel. Plus, Robbie Dowling and Tommy Rooney bring the latest updates across URC rugby, weekend GAA club action, Max Verstappen's Grand Prix win, and Celtic fan protests against Dermot Desmond. The New...

Shane Hannon is joined in studio by the Irish Daily Mail’s Linda Maher to break down a wild week in sport. The panel reacts to the chaotic pre-match press conference in Serbia after Ireland's 2–2 draw with Austria, Troy Parrott’s individual magic, and the lack of leadership that put Irish players in the firing line. Plus, they dissect the fallout from Manchester City’s 115 financial charges, Munst...

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 bro...

 John Duggan is back alongside Johnny Ward for this week’s Racing Pod, where they look ahead to all the weekend’s action. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http:...

Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon, Vinny Perth & Enda Coll run through Friday’s morning papers, as the lads react to Ireland’s 2-2 draw with Austria last night. With Amazon.ie , Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get...

Colm Boohig, Rachel Sheehan, Matthew Brennan & Enda Coll run you through Thursday morning's papers following the FAI's Oireacthas Committee hearing. With Amazon.ie , Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the...

Eoin Sheahan, Ben Symes and Will O'Callaghan are live in studio for Wednesday's Newsround, as Heimir Hallgrimsson confirmed that Sunday's second leg against Israel will be going ahead, while the FAI management were in the Oireachtas earlier today. Former Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has also issued a rallying cry towards the City fans, while Jack Crowley has spoken about his injury with O...

Eve Conway and Ciara Treacy are back to bring you another exciting episode of The F1 Pod. This week they are joined again by long-time friend of the pod, Formula broadcaster/journalist Declan Quigley. In this week's episode they look back at Dunne's incredibly successful weekend that saw him stand on the podium 3 times and claim his first win of the season. They also discuss the breaking news of E...

Colm Boohig, Enda Coll, Keith Treacy & Matthew Brennan tuck into the Breakfast Buffet, starting with the big question: fry-up or croissant and coffee – and what footballers really ate as nutrition culture changed through the years. From there it’s a proper grab-bag: Ireland jerseys and the ones fans love most, why modern kits look better without sponsors, and the start of “darts season” – incl...

The latest seismic Manchester City update is finally here – an independent commission has found City guilty of serious breaches of Premier League financial rules across nine seasons, with major findings around sham contracts, misstated accounts and a failure to cooperate. Colm Boohig, Keith Treacy Enda Coll & Matthew Brennan dig into what the verdict actually says, what sanctions could (and sh...

Eoin Sheahan, Dion Fanning and Stephen Doyle are live in studio for Tuesday’s Newsround, as Manchester City have officially been found guilty of all 115 charges by the Premier League. Meanwhile Denise O’Sullivan will not travel to Kazakstan with Carla Ward’s side. The Newsround on Off The Ball with Amazon.ie , Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of...

Colm Boohig, Enda Coll, Matthew Brennan and Will O’Callaghan are in studio to discuss the ongoing issues of the weekend between Ireland and Israel. Updates include more opinions, different views and the question is raised that was the weekend a slight over reaction. After Gavin Bazunu stood away from the squad for Sunday, the panel debate whether that would cause serious unsettlement in the camp o...

Monday's Off the Ball Newsround is brought to you by Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, David Wilson and Ben Symes, who bring you all today's sporting headlines. With Amazon.ie , Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section

FAI president Paul Cooke faces the media after Ireland’s Nations League game with Israel — and Off The Ball Breakfast plays his full, combative exchange in full. Cooke insists the decision to fulfil the fixture was “football democracy”, hits out at the coverage around the camp, and is repeatedly pressed on sanctions, player consultation and what would’ve happened if the squad had voted not to play...

Irish boxer Gráinne Walsh joins on the show Colm Boohig, Matthew Brennan & Enda Coll to react to Ireland’s success at the European Boxing Championships. Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am with Amazon.ie , Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section! Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings fro...

Two people who witnessed a chaotic, unprecedented weekend for Irish football join Colm Boohig & Enda Coll; OTB's Ben Symes and John Fallon of the Irish Examiner, speaking from Hungary after Ireland’s Nations League match against Israel. They react to FAI president Paul Cook’s combative post-match comments, the reported player vote on whether to fulfil the fixture, and the sense of a split camp...

Orla McElroy and Paul O'Hehir join John Duggan for the Sunday Paper Review to break down a momentous day in Irish football as goalkeeper Gavin Bazunu boycotted Ireland's Nations League fixture against Israel over the ongoing war in Gaza. The panel criticizes the FAI board and UEFA for a total absence of leadership that left young players exposed to intense political fallout and internal dressing r...

John Duggan and Robbie Dowling go through the mornings sports news in Sunday's Newsround. Also, we hear from our reporter Ben Symes who's on the ground in Debrecen after a tumultuous 24 hours  surrounding the Ireland vs Israel nations league fixture.

John Duggan is joined by Robbie Dowling as they run through the news from around the sporting world on a day where a decision will be made on whether the Republic of Ireland Nations League match against Israel tomorrow will go ahead The Newsround on Off The Ball

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 bring us through the week that was on Off The Ball. On a week when Israel casts a shadow on the International break we hear from Irish internationals Kevin Kilbane, Stephen Reid, Jamie Finn and Lily Agg. Rugby returns this week and al...

John Duggan is back alongside Donn McClean for this week’s Racing Pod, where they look ahead to all the weekend’s action.   The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join

Vinny Perth and Keith Treacy join Enda Coll and Colm Boohing alongside David Wilson live from Pristina Airport to dissect the Republic of Ireland's dismal 1-0 defeat away to Kosovo. The panel breaks down Heimir Hallgrímsson's ultra-defensive setup, the total lack of offensive direction, Troy Parrott's isolation up front, and the heavy off-pitch strain on the squad ahead of their Nations League cla...

Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O’Dea and Eve Conway are live in studio, joined on the line live from Kosovo by Stephen Doyle and Stuey Byrne for Thursday’s Newsround, as we build up to live commentary of Republic of Ireland’s Nations League B clash with Kosovo! The Newsround on Off The Ball with Amazon.ie , Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ sect...

Colm Boohig, Enda Coll & Dara Smith-Naughton run through Thursday’s morning papers, as the lads look ahead to Ireland v Kosovo tonight. Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am with Amazon.ie , Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section! Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just...