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Ben Symes is joined by Martin Lawlor, Secretary of the Irish Professional Footballers Benevolent Association and Dr Alan Byrne the FAI’s Medical Director and former doctor for the Men’s National Team ahead of the Association’s first major health initiative taking place in Athlone in January 2026. The association have teamed up with Advanced Medical Services to provide free...

Football Writer Guillem Balague joins Ger Gilroy at a convenient time as he talks about his new book: Rise of the Villans: Inside Unai Emery's Aston Villa Revolution at a time when Aston Villa are bringing themselves into contention for the Premier League title.   Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podc...

Jonathan Wilson joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to review the weekend's Premier League action including the current outlook on a mixed run of form for Manchester United as well as Thomas Frank's future with Tottenham Hotspur   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. SUBSCRIB...

Stephen Doyle and Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to the tight encounter at Villa Park which saw the Claret & Blue side claim all 3 point with in-form Morgan Rogers netting 2 goals including a brilliant strike during the match.   The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill   SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Sarah O’Donovan & Paul O’Hehir to talk about last night’s RTE Sports Awards & The Saipan movie! You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

The Final One Standing is back and Ger Gilroy is joined this week by Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon and Ben Symes to unpack the upcoming fixtures in the Premier League and who they are picking to stay in the game.    Final One Standing is brought to you by Off The Ball. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie  

The Final One Standing returns with Lee Phelps of William Hill joining Ger Gilroy, Mick McCarthy, Shane Hannon and Ben Symes to bring you Off The Ball's Picks of the week.    Final One Standing is brought to you by Off The Ball. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie  

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of a busy Premier League weekend Shamrock Rovers and Shels bid goodbye to Eurpoe McPhail departs Shamrock Rovers after almost a decade Slot insists that he and Salah have moved on Pep addresses speculation of his future Glasner on fixture congestion Become a member and subscribe at offtheball.com/join

Happy (Early) Christmas from the Word On The Street gang! What better way to celebrate our two-way conversation this festive season than by finding out people's favourite Christmas sports events!? From the darts to rugby and local traditions, there's so much happening during the Silly Season. What's your favourite Christmas sporting tradition? Get in touch on Social Media (@OffTheBall) or 087 9 18...

On Thursday's Football Daily, Eve Conway has the latest ahead of a night of European action for Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers Nancy on Celtic's poor run of form Chris Sutton and Vinny Perth react to chaos at Celtic Glasner complains over tight Christmas fixtures Women's Champions League knock-out draw is today Robbie Keane signs a new contract at Ferencváros Become a member and subscribe at offth...

Scarlett Herron and Karen Duggan reflect on the latest WSL action over the weekend including Bunny Shaw joining the centurion club while also looking at where clubs need to invest this January transfer window. Elsewhere, the fixtures for the 2026 League of Ireland season are released as the new season looms. The COYGIG Pod on Off the Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner...

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of the Carabao Cup action tonight and a look back at yesterday's action. FAI appoint new head of Women and Girl's Football Keith Andrews' side face Man City in Carabao Cup quarter-final tonight New Celtic manager Nancy under severe pressure already Arsenal are in European action tonight in the Women's Champions League FIFA have announce...

Last week our reporter Ben Symes travelled up to Reykjavik, the capital city of Iceland to get some more insight into the background of the Irish men’s national team manager Heimir Hallgrímsson from his fellow natives.  While up there Ben also travelled to some of the now world famous indoor footballing facilities that are dotted around the tundra landscape across the island, and found out th...

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Pat Devlin in studio today after the announcement that he will depart Bray Wanderers after 40 years. He reflects on his memories of Bray, his own football career, and much more! Football on Off The Ball with William Hill

Emma Byrne joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss her new life as head coach of Lewes FC and the latest WSL news.    Football on Off The Ball with William Hill 

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest after Manchester United's Premier League thriller with Bournemouth resulted in a 4-all draw, plus there is all the latest ahead of the new League of Ireland fixtures being announed. Ruben Amorim on entertaining the fans. Andoni Iraola on the fine margins. Brian Barry-Murphy gets ready to take on an old friend. Evan Ferguson's positive 90 minute...

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they look back at Irish football's 2025 and what we can look forward to in 2026. Ben tells us about his sojourn to Iceland to cover Shamrock Rovers’ recent trip to Reykjavik to take on Breidablik. The lads discuss facilities, access for all, plus sharing them across sports in perhaps a municipal basis similar to what happens across the European m...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest ahead of Manchester United's Premier League clash with Bournemouth tonight and a look back at yesterday's action. Ruben Amorim on the Paul Scholes criticism. Andoni Iraola says beware of Mason Mount. Pep not so happy with Phil Foden's form. Unai Emery's Aston Villa keep winning. Thomas Frank's flaky Spurs. Brendan Rodgers is to be back in the ga...

Phil Egan and Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to Manchester City's comprehensive victory over Crystal Palace in Selhurst Park following a busy week for both sides in Europe.   The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill

Stephen Doyle and Eoin Doyle are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to the match in the G-Tech Stadium where the honours were even as Leeds United got a late equaliser to force a draw with Brentford.   The Sunday Kickback is brought to you by William Hill

Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where Adrian Barry is joined by Orla McElroy & Kieran Cunningham to talk about the future of Mo Salah as a Liverpool player… You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Cathal is joined once again by OTB’s Colm Boohig to chat all things Premier League — including the big talking point of the week: Salah vs Slot, and the fiery colours of the Tyne–Wear derby. Colm is also picking his midfield for his Greatest Premier League XI of All Time — and what a midfield he’s gone for! Cathal also catches up with Alan O’Reilly, a.k.a. Carlow Weather, to chat about his club As...

Rory Gaffney chats to Off The Ball's Ben Symes in the aftermath of Shamrock Rovers' Europa Conference League defeat to Icelandic side Breidablik. League of Ireland on Off The Ball with Rockshore 0.0 #ALeagueOfOurOwn

The Final One Standing is back after a week of thrilling European fixtures, Ger Gilroy, Eoin Sheahan and David Wilson are here to unpack the upcoming fixtures in the Premier League and who they are picking to stay in the game.    Final One Standing is brought to you by Off The Ball. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie  

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has the latest after both Irish sides get knocked out of Europe, but Evan Ferguson nets a double in Glasgow. Joey O'Brien on the differences between Premier League sides and the League of Ireland. Stephen Bradley on a poor showing in Iceland. Evan Ferguson scores two in Glasgow to down Celtic. Robbie Keane on taking the road less travelled. Arne Slot on the Mo...