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OTB Breakfast Bite | Champions League classic + Leinster mistakes | Hunter and O'Connor 07.05.2025 11:47

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show Graham Hunter was on the line to talk last night's classic between Inter and Barcelona, plus Ruaidhri O'Connor was in studio to reflect on that stunning Leinster loss on Saturday. Just how good are this Inter side and will Barca rue their missed opportunity? D...

Football Daily | Duff-Bradley beef, Doherty's top Drogs, Bohs win in the west, and Trent at the Club World Cup? 06.05.2025 17:23

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from a big weekend of domestic action plus build-up and team news ahead of the Champions League semi final clash between Barcelona and Inter. Stephen Bradley and Damien Duff continue their war of words after the fall out between the pair two weeks ago. Bohemians' boss Alan Reynolds praises his side's fans after a late win in Ga...

THE NEWSROUND | Leinster fall short again | Camogie skort saga continues | Off The Ball 06.05.2025 20:55

Join Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Cameron Hill as they discuss all the sporting action over the bank holiday weekend, including Leinster's semi-final loss, and the ongoing controversy over skorts in camogie. The Newsround on Off The Ball with UPMC Ireland| #GetBackInAction

Dara Ó Briain's You Had To Be There | Hurling love & Amhrán na bhfiann's at the Olympics 06.05.2025 54:17

Irish comedian & TV presenter Dara Ó Briain joins Ger & Colm on the show to feature on this week’s You Had to be There. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join Off The Ball Breakfast...

OTB Breakfast Bite | Leinster blow it again + Dara Ó Briain's favourite sporting memories 06.05.2025 11:08

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show Alan Quinlan was live in studio to talk yet another European defeat for Leinster, whilst comedian Dara O'Briain selected his top five 'You Had To Be There' moments. Did Leinster take Northampton for granted? And is this defeat a worry for Irish rugby in general?...

Eoin Sheahan's Diverted | 7. Peru: The Big, Amazonian, John The Baptist Sesh 05.05.2025 1:03:16

In this episode, Eoin brings you on an injury-delayed tour of Peru.  There is the story of mountain climbing in Arequipa and how the political turmoil of 2022/23 affected the nation, while there is also an analysis of the societal divisions in Peru as represented by football. We traipse up towards the Amazon river, taking in a massive John the Baptist celebration en route to a rickety boat al...

Football Daily | Klopp congratulates Slot, Bohemian's Cornwall backs Rennie, Littlejohn on the LOI and Ireland under-15s make racism complaint 02.05.2025 15:26

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from the Europa League semi finals plus all the build-up ahead of a huge night of domestic action. Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim backs his senior pros after an historic win in Bilbao. Ange Postecoglou wants more of the same from his Spurs side. Nottingham Forest poor form continues. Arne Slot says he has had a messag...

OTB Breakfast Bite | 'Are we human or are we Leinster?' + David Brady looks for Plan B 02.05.2025 10:50

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, Shane Hannon and Colm Boohig were joined by Alan Quinlan to look ahead to the weekend's Champions Cup semi-finals, plus David Brady and Shane McEntee were in studio to look ahead to the weekend's Gaelic football action. Can anyone stop the Leinster juggernaut as...

THE NEWSROUND: Piardi gets second Lions test | Europa League team news | Sweeping Sevens changes 01.05.2025 18:02

Cameron Hill joins Nathan Murphy in studio for Thursday's Newsround as Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur are both set for Europa League action. Meanwhile, Andrea Piardi has been rewarded with the second test of the Lions series in Australia, and World Rugby has made sweeping changes to the Sevens series for next year! The Newsround with UPMC Ireland.

Football Daily | Spurs fight back, United duo return, Heimir on the LOI and Scales looks forward to Rangers 01.05.2025 17:47

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news all the fallout from Barcelona's Champions League thriller with Inter. Lamine Yamal is described as a genius, and despite just being 17 years-old has played 100 games for his boyhood club. Ange Postecoglou and James Maddison are on the warpath as Spurs target a first European final since the 2019 Champions League showpiece. Ruben Amorim wants...

Gary Cooke’s You Had to Be There! | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST 01.05.2025 1:05:51

This week’s You Had To Be There comes by way of Irish comedian & Après Match legend, Gary Cooke! West Indies v Ireland 1976 in Rathmines  1977 Ireland v France in Lansdowne  1980 United Liverpool Old Trafford  India v Ireland cricket in Malahide 2022  Wimbledon 2016   Irish Open 1978 Faldo etc. John O’Leary came 2nd Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBac...

OTB Breakfast Bite | 'Diving... they wouldn't even dive into the swimming pool!' - Tommy Walsh + No Barrett no party for Leinster? 01.05.2025 10:45

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, former Ireland forward Hannah O'Connor joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to look ahead to Leinster's Champions Cup semi final with Northampton Saints on Saturday. Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh also joined the duo to talk the issue of diving in hurling, and is 's...

THE NEWSROUND: Ireland dealt World Cup Wall blow | Dubs & Derry draw group of death 30.04.2025 29:17

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Richie McCormack and Cameron Hill as Ireland have been dealt another blow to their World Cup hopes as Dorothy Wall has been ruled out with an Achilles strain, while Stephen Archer announces his retirement. They also bring you team news from the UEFA Champions League semi final between Barcelona and Inter.

OTB Breakfast Bite | 'Awkward situation but not impossible' + Saints eye Leinster upset 30.04.2025 10:29

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, football writer and broadcaster Lars Sivertsen and World Cup winner Matt Dawson joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on this morning's show. Arsenal were beaten 0-1 at home Paris Saint-Germain last night in the first leg of their Champions League semi final. Siv...

THE NEWSROUND | Will it be 1-0 to the Arsenal? | Quinn retirement reaction | Off The Ball 29.04.2025 29:34

Join Eoin, Mick, and Cameron as they discuss today's biggest sporting news, as well as look ahead to tonight's Champions League semi-final between Arsenal and PSG.

Rugby Daily | Saints not Sinners, Hayes' excitement for her UL Bohs, and Exeter duo get the chop 29.04.2025 12:08

On Tuesday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby. Leinster won't be taking their Champions Cup semi final opponents Northampton Saints lightly as they welcome the English side to the Aviva Stadium on Saturday. Dan Sheehan is happy with Jacques Nienaber approach to defence. A Welsh lock makes a retirement U-turn. John Mitchell gets the Conor O'Shea vote...

Paralympic Bronze Medallist Orla Comerford! | Will O'Callaghan | Off The Ball 29.04.2025 20:45

Paralympic Bronze Medallist Orla Comerford, joined Will O'Callaghan to chat about her new partnership with Allianz to promote para-sport inclusion and youth engagement. This is brought to you by Allianz, proud partners of Paralympics Ireland.

Football Daily | Quinn calls it a day, Arteta says 'bring your boots', and where could Pogba turn up next? 29.04.2025 17:20

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the retirement of one of the greats of Irish football, what does Mikel Arteta and Luis Enrique think ahead of their Champions League semi final tonight and just where could Paul Pogba end up next? Louise Quinn carved out a remarkable career which spanned nearly 20 years and four countries and one World Cup. Republic of Ireland boss Carla Wa...

OTB Breakfast Bite | 'Hurling is the envy of football' + Cracking the kickout code 29.04.2025 11:17

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, former Mayo goalkeeper Rob Hennelly and ex-hurling referee Brian Gavin joined Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on this morning's show. With the kickout perhaps becoming even more important in Gaelic football with the advent of the new rules, Hennelly details why ball...

Eoin Sheahan's Diverted | 6. Central America: 2 minutes and 58 seconds in heaven 28.04.2025 1:18:45

In this episode, Eoin brings you on a sporting tour through three countries in Central America. We begin in Costa Rica, where we watch their World Cup dreams dying a death, before an unlikely resuscitation allows an entire nation to dream, if only for a brief moment. We venture to Belize where a small town is looking to recapture past glories in the nation’s Premier League. And we go to Guatemala,...

Rugby Daily | Dan Sheehan feeling no pressure, Leinster get an injury boost and who is up next for Australia? 28.04.2025 12:55

On Monday's Rugby Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest news from the world of rugby. Leinster step up preparations ahead of welcoming Northampton Saints to the Aviva Stadium in the Investec Champions Cup semi-final on Saturday. Despite being on the losing side in the last three finals, Dan Sheehan says that his side are under no extra pressure. Sheehan also feels that he is in great shape...

THE NEWSROUND | Dublin's first loss in 15 years | Liverpool's first title in five 28.04.2025 26:22

Eoin Sheahan returns as Monday's Newsround gets the week underway

Football Daily | Slot and Van Dijk on Liverpool's title triumph, Pep's City slickers and McTominay's Scudetto charge 28.04.2025 10:24

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from a huge weekend of football. Arne Slot's Liverpool finally get over the line after their 5-1 thumping of Tottenham Hotspur yesterday at Anfield. The Reds had led the Premier League for the majority of the season and can now claim a 20th English top division title. Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk said that consistency is key to t...

OTB Breakfast Bite | A hurling VAR? + A Royal day for the Dubs 28.04.2025 12:04

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite, your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast . On this morning's show, Ryan O'Dwyer and Sarah O'Donovan joined Ger Gilroy to look back at a momentous weekend in the hurling championship and just what happened with that penalty decision. After Meath defeated Dublin in somewhat shocking fashion, OTB GAA correspondent and proud Meath...

SUNDAY NEWSROUND: Liverpool's day? | Eubank v Benn recap | 'Disgraceful' Real Madrid 27.04.2025 37:18

John Duggan, Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon talked through the big news of the day on Sunday's Newsround on Off The Ball.