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Off The Ball’s Ben Symes was in Dalymount Park as Bohemian’s defeated St Pat’s Athletic in a  controversial encounter, as goalscorer Ross Tierney admitted that his goal ‘may have been come off his hand’!  Ben got the post-match thoughts from Tierney, as well ass Bohs boss Alan Reynolds and St Pat’s manager Stephen Kenny.

Shane Keegan returns to host the only football podcast you need on a Friday night during the summer, with Daniel Pitcher joining him again for League Of Ireland Late Night this week! They take all of your calls every week after Friday night’s LOI fixtures!

Phil Egan is here with Friday’s World Cup Daily as the group stage drama ramps up and the knockouts come into view. Germany are stunned by Ecuador in New Jersey, the Netherlands seal top spot with a 3-1 win over Tunisia, and Japan set up a blockbuster meeting with Brazil. There’s also a big night for Ivory Coast, plus Portugal push back on the idea they’re too reliant on Cristiano Ronaldo. We look...

The WOTS team are back in studio with a special guest in OTB's Ben Symes, who may have watched the most World Cup games of anyone in the country... Is it the timezones? Is it the money? Was it Ireland's heartbreak vs Czechia..? We dive into why the World Cup hype wave hasn't crashed on Irish shores just yet. And if you're on the World Cup sticker buzz like Ben, stay tuned to see what stickers we d...

Phil Egan is back with Thursday’s World Cup Daily, starting with bombshell League of Ireland news as Shelbourne part ways with head coach Joey O’Brien, with Lorcan Fitzgerald stepping in on an interim basis. At the World Cup, Scotland’s qualification hopes are hanging by a thread after a damaging 3-0 defeat to Brazil — with Steve Clarke admitting the gap to the top sides is still stark, and Nathan...

Stephen Doyle is back on the LOI Pod as St Patrick’s Athletic nick it late against Sligo Rovers in one of those “I bloody love League of Ireland” nights, with reaction from John Russell and a look at the big moments at Richmond Park. With Gareth McGlynn and Vinnie Perth in studio, there’s praise for young Gareth McElroy, a deep dive on Kian Leavy’s form (and the “LOI Maradona” chat), plus what Boh...

Ger Gilroy, Enda Coll, and David Wilson bring you this week's episode of Inside The Odds, taking a look back at England's "terrible 2 hours" against Ghana as well as an increasingly impressive Dutch machine. Brought to you by Novibet. | Over 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly

Wednesday’s World Cup Daily with Phil Egan, brought to you by Lynx, as England are held to a drab 0-0 draw with Ghana in Boston and Thomas Tuchel insists there was no overconfidence. We hear from Jude Bellingham and Ebere Eze, while Ghana feel hard done by after a second-half penalty shout. Croatia knock Panama out, and Portugal respond in style as Cristiano Ronaldo makes history by scoring at a s...

It is World Cup chat on The Green Scene this week, as Matthew Brennan is joined by David Wilson, Ben Symes and a very special guest in the returning traveller Niall Caraher — fresh off a trip to Mexico for the tournament. Niall takes us inside Guadalajara for South Korea v Czechia: the fan zones, the tailgate-style build-up, the mix of locals and travelling support, and that feeling of “what could...

Phil Egan is back with Tuesday’s World Cup Daily, as Lionel Messi makes more history — firing goals 17 and 18 at the tournament to move clear at the top of the all-time World Cup scoring list, with Argentina sealing top spot and a place in the last 32. France also book their knockout place after a storm-delayed win over Iraq, with Kylian Mbappé striking twice on his 100th cap, while Erling Haaland...

Phil Egan is back with Monday’s World Cup Daily, rounding up a busy day at the tournament and at home. Cape Verde continue their fairytale debut as Roberto Lopes features again in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Uruguay, leaving qualification firmly in their own hands. Spain register their first win with a 4-0 rout of Saudi Arabia, as Lamine Yamal gets off the mark. Egypt make history with their first ev...

John Duggan is joined by Eoin Doyle for this week's World Cup Saturday Panel, as we've already gone through a full round of games, and gotten a look at every team so far in North America. Who is currently the favourite for the biggest World Cup ever? The Saturday Panel on Off the Ball is brought to you by L’Oreal Men Expert. When the pressure rises on and off the pitch, resist the heat with Thermi...

On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as: The Saints keep marching on Dundalk get to 3rd Rovers bounce back Galway open temporary stay with win A draw at Sullivan & Lambe Park A big Monday night for the European sides The...

Shane Keegan is your host this week for the only football hour you need this time of the year, with a debut for Daniel Pitcher as League Of Ireland Late Night co-host!

Fresh from performing commentary duties, Stephen Doyle spoke with St Patrick’s Athletic manager Stephen Kenny as well as Sligo Rovers boss John Russell, following Pats’ 2-0 victory over Sligo in the League of Ireland Premier Division. The League Of Ireland on Off The Ball.

On Friday's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup and beyond. Mexico book their place in the Round of 32 after topping Group A South Africa keeps knockout hopes alive Canada's first ever World Cup win overshadowed by horrific injury Switzerland break down Bosnia Herzegovina Steve Clarke's side are hoping to go where no other Scottish team have gone before, the kno...

On Thursday's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup and beyond. Ireland discover their playoff opponents as Carla Ward’s side continue their bid to qualify for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. England kick off their World Cup campaign with an entertaining 4-2 victory over Croatia in Dallas. Harry Kane scores twice as Thomas Tuchel's England make a winnin...

The LOI Pod returned this week with Ben Symes stepping in for Stephen Doyle, and he was joined by the effervescent duo of Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to break down all the biggest stories from a big week in the League of Ireland.  Pico Lopes representing the LOI on the world stage. All four teams in Europe find out their opponents. And how do you cure a curious case like Derry City? And as...

On Wednesday's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup. Lionel Messi steals the headlines with the first World Cup hat-trick of his career as Argentina begin their title defence in style against Algeria. Argentina move to the top of Group J, with analysis from Argentine journalist Marcela Mora y Araujo on Messi’s mindset heading into the tournament. Austria secure t...

 Ger Gilroy, Dara Smith-Naughton, Phil Egan and David Wilson chat through the latest World Cup action, including Messi's hat-trick against Algeria, and preview the weeks upcoming fixtures in this weeks episode of Inside The Odds.   Inside The Odds on Off The Ball, with Novibet. Miss out on the final Bet Builder leg? Get up to a €10 free bet back every day on Footballs biggest tournament...

On today's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the World Cup. Cape Verde make history by earning their first-ever FIFA World Cup point with a heroic 0-0 draw against Spain. Shamrock Rovers captain Pico Lopes plays a key role in a famous defensive display in Atlanta. Veteran goalkeeper Vozinha stars as Cape Verde frustrate the European champions. Spain's reaction analysed, inc...

Sweden opened their World Cup campaign with an emphatic 5-1 victory over Tunisia to move top of Group F. Brighton midfielder Yasin Ayari scored twice in a standout performance for Graham Potter's side. Alexander Isak, Viktor Gyokeres and Mattias Svanberg also found the net for Sweden. Potter hailed the result as an ideal start to the tournament following the convincing win. The Netherlands were he...

John Duggan is joined by former Republic of Ireland International Kevin Kilbane for this week's edition of The Saturday Panel as World Cup fever is in full effect following the first 2 days of play. The Saturday Panel on Off the Ball is brought to you by L’Oreal Men Expert. When the pressure rises on and off the pitch, resist the heat with Thermic Resist Deodorant by L’Oreal Men Expert.

On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action, Ross Flanagan brings you through last night's packed action as: Shelbourne stun the league leaders Derry finish off Celtic Park stint with a rout Dundalk come away from a long detour with 3 points The Saints keep marching up the table Waterford win...

Ben Symes and Shane Keegan are back for this week’s LOI Late Night, discussing all the League of Ireland games on Friday night, with you, the supporters! We’re live every Friday night on X (Formerly Twitter) Spaces! Tune in to get your thoughts on all things LOI heard!