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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!

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 i...

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!

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...

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 table...

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...

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 !

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. ...

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...

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...

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...

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 fi...

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, wei...

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...

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. 

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 Sunda...

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

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.

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 s...

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 driv...

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 Hill 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

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...

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....

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 prog...

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: Sham...