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Paul McGrath is 65 today - one of the most iconic figures in Irish sport. From our archives is a roadshow appearance with Ger, Paul reflects on his breakthrough at Manchester United, and is asked about his favourite ever game and teams with whom he's played.

Kathleen McNamee was joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look back on Ireland's failure to qualify for next summer's European Championships in Switzerland after losing 3-2 to Wales on aggregate. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com . The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s Nati...

Back in 2021, Paul McGrath joined Ger and Kenny Cunningham on Off The Ball Breakfast for something of a centre-back summit. The great man discussed the differences in defending now versus his playing days, and he also managed to share his favourite goal celebration too. Happy 65th Paul!

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night's heartbreaking Euro playoff defeat for the Republic of Ireland WNT. We speak to Kyra Carusa and Megan Connolly, plus Hibs and Ireland midfielder Ciara Grant on the need for stronger grassroots to help build the women's game. Plus, Wales manager Rhian Wilkinson on whether her bench provoked their hosts. Crystal Pal...

Today marks the 65th birthday of one of Ireland's greatest ever footballers - one Paul McGrath. Back in October, he sat down for a lengthy chat with Eoin Sheahan to discuss the current state of Irish football, the similarities between himself and Nathan Collins and lots lots more. You can hear the full podcast by becoming an Off The Ball member now and digging into our limitless archive. In this s...

OTB’s Kathleen McNamee & GirlsontheBall’s Rachel O’Sullivan join the show to break down Ireland’s heartbreaking loss vs Wales in the 2nd leg of their Euro 2025 playoff final. Off The Ball Breakfast with UPMC Ireland | #orthopaediccare | #backinaction 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...

Welcome to this morning's OTB Breakfast Bite - a bitesize taster of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show we have reaction to the Republic of Ireland WNT missing out on qualification for next summer's Euros with defeat to Wales at the Aviva. James Treacy joins us to talk rugby. We chat to prospective Kildare GAA vice-chair Colm Nolan. And there's a State of the Tennis Union...

Former Ireland internationals Keith Treacy and Ciara Grant joined Eoin Sheahan for Tuesday's Football Show, as Republic of Ireland wrestled with Wales for a place in #Euro2025 in Switzerland. Ultimately, Eileen Gleeson's side fell to a 2-1 (3-2 on aggregate) defeat to Cymru, failing to qualify for the Euros. Off The Ball Football with William Hill.

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan sets the scene for tonight's Women's Euro playoff second leg at the Aviva, where the Republic of Ireland take on Wales. With the sides deadlocked after Friday's first leg, Eileen Gleeson's been discussing penalties, while Katie McCabe's stressed the importance of harnessing nerves. Romal Palmer has described re-signing for St. Pat's as a no-brainer. Ipswich l...

OTB’s Kathleen McNamee joins Ger & Colm in studio to look ahead to Ireland’s crucial clash vs Wales in the 2nd leg of their Euro 2025 playoff final tonight. Off The Ball Breakfast with UPMC Ireland | #orthopaediccare | #backinaction 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. SUBS...

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan reveals the latest interested party in Liverpool's Mo Salah. We hear from Virgil van Dijk on Caoimhin Kelleher's latest clean sheet against Manchester City, and Pep Guardiola on the reasons for his six-digit salute at Anfield. Enzo Maresca rules Chelsea out of a title challenge. Ange Postecoglou doesn't have the violins out after Tottenham drop two more points...

Welcome to Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Manchester City academy coach Brian Barry-Murphy broke down City's 2-0 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield. Alan Quinlan wrapped up Ireland's autumn. And Tommy Rooney on a busy weekend of club action. But this morning's Bite takes us back to Brian Barry-Murphy, discussing h...

On episode two of this week's Sunday Kickback, Keith Treacy joins Stephen Doyle in studio to discuss Manchester City's losing streak and how confident Liverpool can be going into the rest of the Premier League season! #Football on Off The Ball w/ William Hill Ireland.

In the first part of this week’s Sunday Kickback, Richie McCormack & Eoin Doyle look back on Manchester United’s impressive win over Everton, as Ruben Amorim picks up his first Premier League victory as Manchester United boss. The Sunday Kickback on Off The Ball with William Hill Ireland.

Shamrock Rovers' Scarlett Herron was live in studio with Eoin Sheahan, with Kathleen McNamee dialling in from Cardiff, to reflect on Ireland's 1-1 draw away to Wales. The draw sets up the return leg in Dublin on Tuesday as being a winner takes all clash, with the victor heading to Switzerland and #Euro2025. Football with William Hill.

Shane Hannon hosts this week's edition of Who You Got? and is joined by Colm Boohig, Phil Egan, and lee Phelps from william Hill to preview the weekend's Premier League action. Who You Got? w/ William Hill.

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you reaction to Shamrock Rovers' invaluable point in the Conference League, as we hear from Stephen Bradley. Ruben Amorim admits his Manchester United players are giving him anxiety. Eileen Gleeson and Denise O'Sullivan speak ahead of tonight's vital Euro playoff for Ireland's WNT in Cardiff. And we hear from new Coventry manager Frank Lampard.

OTB’s Kathleen McNamee is LIVE from Wales ahead of Ireland’s crucial 1st leg vs Wales in their Euro 2025 qualification playoff final tonight. Off The Ball Breakfast with UPMC Ireland | #orthopaediccare | #backinaction 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...

Former Welsh international player and coach Kathryn Morgan joined Eoin Sheahan and Kathleen McNamee to give the Welsh perspective of Ireland's two legs against Cymru in the Euro 2025 qualifiers. Off The Ball Football with William Hill

Republic of Ireland international Lucy Quinn was on the line to look ahead to tomorrow night's mammoth EURO '25 play-off clash between Ireland and Cymru in Cardiff. The Birmingham star will miss the game through injury, but insists that this team have what it takes to get the job done fore Ireland. Quinn talks also of the squad learning from playing England, France and Sweden in a tough Nations Le...

Kathleen McNamee, Karen Duggan, Jamie Finn and Scarlett Herron look ahead to the first leg of Ireland's Euro qualifier clash with Wales. Got a question for the pod? Email TheCOYGIGPod@offtheball.com ! The COYGIG Pod on Off The Ball is in association with Cadbury, the official snack partner to the Republic of Ireland’s Women’s National Team. #CadburySupporterAndAHalf | @CadburyIreland

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan rounds up all of the Champions League action with Liverpool putting Real Madrid to the sword at Anfield, and Unai Emery's discontent at Aston Villa being denied a famous win at home to Juventus. Stephen Bradley looks ahead to Shamrock Rovers' latest Conference League outing. Leicester bag Ruud van Nistelrooy as their new manager. And a Drogheda stalwart bids...

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan rounds up the Champions League latest, and we hear from Pep Guardiola on Manchester City's collapse at home to Feyenoord. There's an explainer on how the Republic of Ireland are practically assured of a place at Euro 2028, and we speak to FAI CEO David Courell. Bohemians have added some title-winning experience to their squad. And a former Ireland striker i...

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - just a small taster of this morning's busy Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ger, Colm and Arthur were joined by legendary Wallabies scrum-half George Gregan to look ahead to Saturday's Test at the Aviva Stadium. Kildare midfielder Kevin Feely on the current glut of players stepping back from Gaelic football. Plus Stephen O'Meara on the pro...

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan checks in with the Republic of Ireland camp ahead of their Women's Euro playoff with Wales. Lily Agg discusses her protest letter to FIFA over Saudi sponsorship deals, and what the squad have learned from February's friendly defeat to Wales. Shelbourne have raided Dundalk for a highly-regarded winger, as a Pat's defender fends off interest from Bohemians to c...