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Pádraig Amond delivered a striking masterclass at the RSC, scoring a superb hat-trick as Waterford FC produced a dominant display to close the gap on second-from-bottom Sligo Rovers to five points in the SSE Airtricity Men's Premier Division. Odhran Johnson caught up with Graham Coughlan & John Russell and Ben Symes caught up with Stephen Kenny following his sides victory over Drogheda.

Shelbourne won only their second home league game of the season as they beat the reigning champions Shamrock Rovers by the odd goal in three in a rip-roaring contest at a heaving Tolka Park. Stephen Doyle caught up with Joey O’Brien and Stephen Bradley after the match.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news from the World Cup, Ireland and the League of Ireland. FAI confirms Ireland’s Nations League matches against Israel will be played at a neutral venue behind closed doors following UEFA approval. Growing pressure from pro-Palestine groups and recent protests influenced debate around hosting Israel in Dublin. Damien Duff returns to frontline coaching...

Shane Hannon, Enda Coll and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the headlines from across the sporting world as the World Cup has started, it began last night with Mexico comfortably beating South Africa 2-0 in a game that featured 3 red cards. In the early hours of the morning, South Korea narrowly beat Czechia 2-1 while we were all asleep. The lads go through all the different talki...

On today's World Cup Daily, Phil Egan brings you all you need to know ahead of the tournament getting underway this evening. The FIFA World Cup 2026 finally gets underway as Mexico host South Africa in the opening match at the iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. A look back at the famous 2010 World Cup opener between the same nations, featuring Siphiwe Tshabalala’s unforgettable goal. Preview of...

Adrian Barry, Enda Coll & Dara Smith-Naughton fly through this morning’s papers - where Adrian decides to pose the question: are we sleeping on England? The lads also dive into yet another slightly bizarre Gianni Infantino press conference… Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability....

Legendary commentator George Hamilton is in studio alongside Enda Coll & Phil Egan for this week’s edition of You Had To Be There. The picks on this occasion are heavily focused on The World Cup Ahead of kick-off tonight! 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...

You've heard every preview there is to hear for the World Cup.... until now. We asked our Football Reporter, and football nerd (hipster) Ben Symes to give us his Avant Garde (hipster) Preview of this Summer's action in America, Mexico and Canada. Essentials literature, rare top scorers, days to miss, days to glue yourself to the couch, music to listen to, dark horses, not pretty horses, Irish angl...

As the dust settles on Ireland's defeat to France in Grenoble, former Ireland manager Sue Ronan joins Eoin Sheahan to reflect on how far they have come under Carla Ward, and what they hope to achieve as they turn their attention to the playoffs in the hopes of qualifying for the World Cup. The Football Show on Off The Ball with Novibet. Over 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly

Join Ben Symes, Matthew Brennan, and David Wilson on this week’s episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish football. The lads talk about the Israel game which is set to be moved out of Dublin, and what the repercussions of that would be? There is also a review of the recent camps in Canada and Spain, and why there are reasons to be positive for the future. And as ever, we...

 It would have been great to be waking up this morning with a ticket to Brazil but overall it's been a time of growth and exceeding expectations for Carla Ward and her Ireland side.  Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to reflect on both the defeat to the French in the final qualifying game of Group A but also the Nations League campaign as a whole. 

Mick, Matthew and David talk through the opening fixtures of the 2026 World Cup as the first games kick of on Thursday.    Inside the odds on Off The Ball is brought to you by Novibet. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Ireland’s hopes of automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup were ended by a narrow 1-0 defeat to France in Grenoble, with Melvine Malard’s first-half strike proving decisive. Despite the setback, Carla Ward’s side secured a seeded place in the upcoming World Cup playoff draw after finishing third in their Nations League group. Ward reflects on Ireland’s impressive campaign, prai...

Former Republic of Ireland WNT star Julie-Ann Russell joins Mick McCarthy on the line to reflect on last night’s defeat to France in Grenoble & the qualification campaign as a whole as attention now turns to the playoffs! 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...

Stephen Doyle was in Grenoble as France's 1-0 victory over Ireland sends the girls in green down the more difficult route to the World Cup, as they are now in the playoffs in order to qualify for the worlds showpiece. He spoke with Ireland manager Carla Ward, captain Katie McCabe, an emotional Denise O'Sullivan, and Emily Murphy after full time. Republic of Ireland Football on Off The Ball with @C...

Joanna Byrne TD joins Eoin Sheahan in studio to discuss the ‘#StopTheGame’ motion being put to the Dáil this week, in an attempt to cancel the upcoming Nations League clash between Ireland and Israel, not just to move it to a neutral venue. Football on Off The Ball with Novibet. Over 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan builds up to tonight's huge WCQ between Ireland and France, plus there is all latest from the Israel debacle and a look-ahead to the upcoming World Cup. Ireland face France in Grenoble tonight knowing a win secures automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Brazil. Carla Ward’s side arrive full of confidence after a landmark victory over t...

Adrian Barry, Keith Treacy & Enda Coll rattle through the morning papers. Stephen Doyle joins the lads LIVE from Grenoble ahead of tonight’s huge clash between The Republic of Ireland & France, where a win would see Carla Ward’s side qualify for these World Cup in Brazil - we’ll have live commentary tonight on Off The Ball on Newstalk from 7pm! Outside of that, the lads the discuss a poten...

Former Republic of Ireland International Louise Quinn joins Eoin Sheahan to preview tomorrow night's crucial World Cup 2027 qualifier Group game between France and the Republic of Ireland with history on the line as the Girls in Green could automatically qualify for Brazil 2027 with a win Football on Off The Ball with Novibet Over 18s only | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest ahead of Ireland's Nations League game with France. Ireland prepare for a potentially historic UEFA Nations League clash with France, knowing victory would secure automatic qualification for the 2027 FIFA Women's World Cup in Brazil. Ruesha Littlejohn believes the Girls in Green are ready to cause another major upset after their impressiv...

It was another successful night in Páirc Uí Chaoimh for Ireland as they saw off the Dutch in a thrilling game. With automatic qualification for Brazil 2027 now a possibility, Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan, Scarlett Herron and Emma Carroll to reflect on the night and look ahead to the big game against France on Tuesday. Republic of Ireland Football on Off The Ball with Cadbury #Cadbur...

Our own Ben Symes was in Paírc Uí Chaoimh to speak to the hero Amber Barrett, manager Carla Ward, and goalscorer Abbie Larkin and Kyra Carusa after Ireland’s historic 3-2 win over the Netherlands in their bid to qualify for the World Cup in Brazil in 2027.  Irish Football on OTB w/ Cadbury

Stephen Doyle was joined in Páirc Uí Chaoimh by Pearl Slattery and Emma Carroll as Republic of Ireland have beaten the Netherlands for the first time ever in the Nations League clash in Cork! Republic of Ireland Football on Off The Ball with Cadbury #CadburySupporterAndAHalf 

Mick McCarthy is on quizmaster duties today as he takes David Wilson, Cameron Hill and debutante Ross Flanagan through the World Cup special! The Crappy Quiz on Off The Ball.

Football Daily on Off The Ball with Phil Egan – brings you all the latest from the international window, Liverpool's managerial change, and the biggest stories across Irish and European football. Ireland Women face a defining World Cup qualifier as Carla Ward's side host the Netherlands in Cork. The Girls in Green aim to close the gap on the Dutch and boost their hopes of direct qualification for...