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Damien Delaney joins Joe after an Ireland result in Yerevan that is hard to wrap your head around. Heimir’s post-match shock, questions over preparation and leadership on the pitch and where the team goes from here are all part of this post-mortem. Football on Indo Sport is in association with Sky Sports If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ Yo...

Ivan Yates, co-host of the Path to Power podcast and former Minister, joins Joe to break down Jim Gavin’s chances at becoming President of Ireland now that he has secured the Fianna Fáil nomination. Ivan also gives his reasons as to why Conor McGregor’s candidacy doesn’t have legs If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ?? You can subscribe to our d...

Combat sports have never been solely about what happens between the ropes. From sleight of hand negotiations to billion-dollar networks, the real battles have often been fought behind the scenes. In this episode, acclaimed combat sports journalist Ariel Helwani is on hand to chart the evolution of that power struggle, from boxing’s turbulent past, through to the origin of UFC and WWE as most unlik...

Rory McIlroy’s 2025 has been quite a year - and he brought his own unique brand of humanity to the K Club as he sensationally brought the competition to a playoff before sealing the title. Conor McKeon joins Joe to talk about the scenes in Straffan, and to check in on how the Ryder Cup is shaping up for both teams. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email us at indosportpodcast@independe...

Gary Breen joins Joe for an in-depth review of Ireland’s dramatic draw with Hungary, where questions build for Heimir Hallgrimsson despite the euphoria of the comeback. Ireland’s ‘unrecognisable’ start, selection issues and the need for authority in the midfield are all on the menu. First, Dan McDonnell checks in from sunny Yerevan, where confidence is dented but not shattered. Football on Indo Sp...

Sinead Kissane, Anna Caplice & Ruaidhri O'Connor convene post-match in Brighton to evaluate Ireland's comprehensive defeat at the hands of a clinical Black Ferns outfit, and assess where it leaves Scott Bemand's squad heading into next weekend's quarter final test against France. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daniel McDonnell and Aidan Fitzmaurice joined Joe in the Aviva Stadium shortly after Ireland managed to come back from an early 2-0 deficit to earn a draw against 10-man Hungary. The lads break down the key elements to the two halves and how the result affects the Irish mood as they travel to Armenia. Football on Indo Sport is in association with Sky Sports See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...

Tim Vickery dials in from South America to deliver the mood from Argentina and Brazil, where Lionel Messi played his final game on home soil as he looks to head to another World Cup, while Carlo Ancelotti finds his feet with pressure building for the Seleção. First, Joe and Ronan take a look at Hungary’s pessimism ahead of tomorrow’s clash, Chiedoze Ogbene’s life lessons after a year on the sideli...

Joe is back from holidays as he joins Ronan and Sunday Independent Sports Editor John Greene for this Thursday edition of Bits & Bobs, as Joe reflects on how difficult it was to detox from his phone. On the pitch, the team assesses Ireland’s World Cup qualifying fever with 'common sense Heimir' at the wheel, Jim Gavin’s route to the Áras, protests at the Vuelta and the amount of money Premier Leag...

Ahead of a crucial International window for Heimir Hallgrimsson's Republic of Ireland, Daniel McDonnell chats to Damien Delaney to gauge his optimism for the games against Hungary and Armenia. Damien gives his verdict on how he thinks the games will play-out tactically, and also talks through the stresses of being involved in the final few days of the Transfer window. While [the 'cautiously enthus...

Colm Parkinson joins Conan in studio for a wide-ranging chat about the unique journey he undertook to become one of the GAA's most high-profile & outspoken voices. From precocious early days as an underage starlet with Laois, through a tumultuous senior career, as well as the flight risks & fallouts which followed. We also delve into his rollercoaster relationships with legendary figures like Mick...

Mike Florio, host of Pro Football Talk on NBC joins the show to preview the big talking points ahead of the 2025 NFL season which kicks off this week. Aaron Rodgers’ Steelers move, frailty around the Chiefs and some doubts about the Detroit Lions are all on the menu. First, Indo Sport production team member and NFL writer Shane Brennan joins Ronan to set the scene of the new year, Dublin’s upcomin...

John Brewin & Jonathan Wilson are on hand to reflect on the Premier League weekend that was. The lads discuss Liverpool's win over Arsenal at Anfield and ask questions about Mikel Arteta's tactics. While later, Sean & Ronan join Conan to chat Transfer Deadline Day memories and to discuss the behaviour of some players during this transfer window. If you'd like to get in touch with the show, email u...

As reported by the Sunday Independent yesterday, former Ireland senior football manager Eileen Gleeson has launched a landmark legal case against the FAI, the basis of which she suggests is wide-ranging, and is said to stem back well before she took on the role of head coach. Gleeson, who was relieved of that senior coaching post in December, has accused the FAI of discriminating against her due t...

For a second successive week, Ireland notched a bonus-point win, surpassed their record points tally, and snagged seven tries. But a battling Spain pushed them all the way with five tries of their own, leaving Scott Bemand et al with much room for rumination. Sinead Kissane & Anna Caplice convene at Franklin's Gardens to recap today's performance, and to begin to look ahead to a marquee match-up w...

Conan (King of the segues) is once again joined by Dion Fanning, Tommy Martin and John Greene to review the big talking points from the week that has been, with the FAI’s redundancies to the fore. Jim Gavin’s suitability for the country’s top job, Trent Alexander-Arnold being dropped from the England squad despite his Madrid gamble and some fresh quotes from Ruben Amorim are also on the chopping b...

Today's Football Show reflects on a momentous night which saw two Irish clubs qualify for the group-stage of European football for the very first time. Daniel McDonnell is joined by the League of Ireland player with the most European appearances, Ronan Finn and former Cork City player Johnny Dunleavy to break down all last night's action and give their thoughts on this afternoon's UEFA Conference...

Today's Football Show sees us cover Manchester United's shock defeat to Grimsby. ESPN's Mark Ogden joins Ronan to reflect on his visit to Blundell Park, as the lads discuss where it leaves Ruben Amorim and what may come next. Sean later joins Ronan to chat about a disastrous few days for Glasgow's Old Firm, as well as teeing up what could be a special night for Shamrock Rovers & Shelbourne. Footba...

Shaun Patton joins Conan to reflect on Donegal's run to the All-Ireland Final, and the in-camp reaction to their Final defeat to Kerry. Shaun also delves into his unique trajectory to the top of the intercounty game, the significance of his soccer background, and the interwoven art of goalkeeping across both sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Acclaimed golf writer Jaime Diaz joins Conor McKeon as the PGA Tour season winds down and the Ryder Cup countdown begins. Jaime discusses the change in the FedEx Cup playoffs, how Scottie Scheffler’s improved putting was they key to his dominant season, and why Rory McIlroy didn’t have an afterglow from his Masters win. The team also break down the state of the PGA Tour, whether it needs to take a...

Irish rugby legends Fiona Coghlan, Niamh Briggs and Fiona Hayes joined Joe on stage at the Mansion House's Round Room for our Rugby World Cup send-off event, reflecting on their own playing days in green and discussing the evolution of the women’s game in recent years. Before that Ronan and Alanna look ahead to Ireland’s next group game versus Spain, and the prospect of how Scott Bemand’s side mig...

Conan, Ronan & Conor assemble for today’s *accidental* edition of Bits & Bobs, where there’s lots to discuss in terms of sporting headlines. Jim Gavin’s potential presidency run, reaction to Heimir Hallgrimsson’s Ireland squad and Tommy Fleetwood’s PGA tour win all feature, while they also chat through Jack O'Connor’s decision to stay on as Kerry’s manager and the fall out from Anthony Gordon’s re...

John Mullane joins Michael Verney to run the rule over the news that Pat Ryan will not be returning as Cork hurling manager next season, with the overhang of the All-Ireland final defeat still looming large over the county. The lads break down the public noise, whether the need for change was too much for Pat Ryan to stay, and what next for the Rebels. Our GAA Podcast coverage is with thanks to AI...

Former Ireland International Gary Breen joins us to reflect on a busy Premier League weekend that saw Thomas Frank's Spurs outclass Pep Guardiola's Man City and Keith Andrews' get his first win as Brentford boss. Gary also gives his verdict on Arsenal's "complete squad", Bruno Fernandes' penalty and he looks ahead to the Battle of Isak tonight between Newcastle and Liverpool. If you'd like to get...

Anna Caplice joins Sinéad Kissane as Ireland scored six tries in an impressive 42-14 win over Japan at Franklin's Gardens. Rugby on Indo Sport is brought to you by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.