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OTB's Sunday Paper Review

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Subscribe to OTB's Sunday Paper Review where Joe Molloy and guests dissect the Sunday sports pages from the UK and Ireland as they get stuck into the biggest stories of the week! Live on Off The Ball from 1pm every Sunday, or subscribe to get the podcast!

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Latest episode

May 31, 2026

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The Sunday Paper review UNLOCKED 31.05.2026

It's The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball - today John Duggan is in the hotseat and is joined by former Meath star and manager Colm O'Rourke, and ex-Irish rugby international Jackie Shiels. The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball.

The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED | Donegal Win in Killarney 24.05.2026

Hugh Farrelly and Clíona Foley join Adrian Barry in studio to discuss a riveting weekend of sport in the Sunday Paper Review. The trio discussed the fallout from Donegal's convincing win over All-Ireland champions Kerry in Killarney yesterday, as well as Leinster's damaging Champions Cup final loss in Bilbao. To listen to the Sunday Paper Review in full, as well as all the other unmissable Off the...

THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | The occasion awaiting Ireland in the Aviva | Westmeath's year (So far) 17.05.2026

Adrian Barry is joined in studio by Kieran Cunningham and Fiona Hayes for this week's Sunday Paper Review, looking at all the top sporting stories across the Sunday morning broadsheets. From the occasion awaiting the Irish women in the Aviva this afternoon, to Celtic's Scottish title, and Westmeath's year (so far), there's plenty to sink your teeth into over the next hour!

The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED 03.05.2026

Enjoy a short snippet of today's Sunday Paper Review. Subscribe to Off the Ball to get the full episode every Sunday, as well as around-the-clock unmissable sports content every day.

The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED 26.04.2026

Enjoy a short snippet of today's Sunday Paper Review. Subscribe to Off the Ball to get the full episode every Sunday, as well as around-the-clock unmissable sports content every day.

UNLOCKED: Sunday Paper Review | "100% there's a hypocrisy in the GAA around this" - Neil Ewing | Ger Brennan ban upheld! 19.04.2026

This week on The Sunday Paper Review, Adrian Barry is joined by former Ireland rugby international, Grace Davitt, and sports journalist, Neil Ewing. In this UNLOCKED section, they reflect on the DRA's decision to uphold Dublin boss, Ger Brennan's, 12 week suspension after his red card for involvement in a altercation with Galway strength and conditioning coach, Cian Breathnach. Want to listen to t...

THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW: Sensational Six Nations weekend | Are we losing football? | Cheltenham week 08.03.2026

Adrian Barry is joined by Grand Slam winner Fiona Hayes and the Sunday Independent’s Declan Lynch for this week’s Sunday Paper Review. This week’s Sunday Paper Review is brought to you by Optimum Nutrition. We're delighted to team up with Optimum Nutrition, the world's number one performance nutrition brand, as they launch their new global campaign, The Optimum Advantage. With over 35 years at the...

UNLOCKED: Sunday Paper Review | "If you can't see the hypocrisy of that, you're just completely blind" | Ireland Drawn Against Israel 01.03.2026

This week on The Sunday Paper Review, Adrian Barry is joined in studio by athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy, and Olympic canoeist Jenny Egan. In this UNLOCKED section, they reflect on the FAI's confirmation that The Republic of Ireland will fulfil its Nations League fixtures with Israel. Want to listen to the full Sunday Paper Review ad-free? Become a member now at offtheball.com/join!

The Sunday Paper Review: Ireland shock England with record win at Twickenham | The genius of Clifford & Coaching Paul Mescal | OFF THE BALL 22.02.2026

Adrian Barry is joined by Orla McElroy, Sports Editor with the Irish Daily Mail, and Brendan Hackett, sports psychologist and Head of Coach and Player Development with the GAA in this week's edition of the Sunday Paper Review The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get...

THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW: Ireland narrowly scrape past Italy, Ben O'Connor's No-Nonsense style, Winter Olympics & The FAI's Nations League debacle | OFF THE BALL 15.02.2026

Adrian Barry is joined by Cliona Foley and Rory Keane for this week's edition of The Sunday Paper Review    This weeks Sunday Paper Review is brought to you by Optimum Nutrition. We're delighted to team up with Optimum Nutrition, the world's number one performance nutrition brand, as they launch their new global campaign, The Optimum Advantage. With over 35 years at the top of performanc...

OTB Sunday Paper Review: France cast Ireland aside | Cranky managers | Straight-talking Ben O'Connor 08.02.2026

Adrian Barry is joined on The Sunday Paper Review today by columnist Roy Curtis and former Ireland rugby star Fiona Hayes. Today's Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball is in partnership with Centra, make sure your fridge is match ready, to KICK OFF WITH A COLD ONE. Over 18’s only. Drink responsibly. Get the facts. Visit drink aware.ie . SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW: ’Restored my faith in rugby! | Rugby, Katie Taylor & more! | OFF THE BALL 11.01.2026

Eve Conway is joined & Orla McElroy & Cliona Foley for this week’s Nollaig na mBan edition of The Sunday Paper Review! The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball

THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW (UNLOCKED): What's next for Jacques Nienaber? & The Saipan Movie | OFF THE BALL 30.11.2025

Adrian Barry is joined in studio by Irish Daily Mail editor Linda Maher and Sports Business owner David Sharkey to bring you through all the best of today's Sunday Papers

THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW (UNLOCKED): Ger Brennan takes the Dublin job | The Camogie All Ireland Final 10.08.2025

Adrian Barry is joined by former professional tennis player, Simon Carr, and Meath midfielder, Shane McEntee, to go through all the headline and best sports writing in the papers this Sunday

The Sunday Paper Review UNLOCKED: McCabe Conquers Europe 25.05.2025

Listen in to a short snippet from today's Sunday Paper Review as John Duggan is joined by Hugh Farrelly and Ciara Trant to look over the weekend's back pages.

Sunday Paper Review Special | Irish retirements | Mental resilience | Cliona Foley & Jessie Barr | Nollaig na mBan 12.01.2025

Kathleen McNamee is joined by Cliona Foley and Jessie Barr for a special edition of the Sunday Paper Review for Nollaig na mBan as they discusses a number of inspiring stories from female athletes across the country. To become a member and access our exclusive content simply click: here: http://offtheball.com/join Off the Ball

OTB Sunday Paper Review | Best bits and what to expect from the weekly podcast 22.12.2024

The Sunday Paper Review streams for free every Sunday from 11:30am on our Youtube channel - at youtube.com/offtheball if you want to grab it there as it happens - or if you prefer to listen or watch on demand you can do that if you are an Off The Ball subscriber (And sure why wouldn't you be?)   In this podcast we want to bring you some of the very best bits from episodes of the Sunday Paper...

More World Cup fallout, Camogie's big day and reflecting on Dublin’s greatness | McKeon and Byrne 06.08.2023

Irish Independent journalist Conor McKeon and Kevin Byrne of the Irish Sun join OTB’s John Duggan to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages today.

The titans clash at Croker, Vera on the brink and are teams catching up to Limerick? 30.07.2023

Philip Lanigan of the Irish Daily Mail and former Dublin footballer and CEO of Teneo Mick O’Keeffe join Joe Molloy to go through the day’s backpages.

Limerick’s place in history, Larkin’s rapid rise, McIlroy & The Beatles? | Sunday Paper Review 23.07.2023

Kieran Shannon of the Irish Examiner and Jason Byrne of the Irish Sun join OTB’s Stephen Doyle to bring you through today’s sporting back pages.

Ireland's World Cup blow, GAAGO in the dock and Aiden McGeady opens up | Greene and McDonnell 16.07.2023

Sunday Independent Sports Editor John Greene and Irish Independent Football writer Dan McDonnell join OTB's Joe Molloy to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages today. The panel will discuss the fallout from Ireland's ill-tempered friendly with Columbia and what it means for their World Cup chances, Dublin returning to another All Ireland final and the leaders that got them there and ey...

Brolly on Gilroy, should we save Hill 16 and how to coach female players – SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW 09.07.2023

Freelance sportswriter Cliona Foley and the broadcaster and journalist Johnny Ward join OTB’s Joe Molloy to discuss the biggest stories hitting the backpages this afternoon. They will discuss the numerous pieces on the return of Dublin including Joe Brolly’s column on what Pat Gilroy has brought to the set up. The panel will also look at the harrowing tale of Former Galway United wonder kid Shane...

Where does GAAGO stand now, the intricacies of Baz Ball and LIV in for the long haul | Fanning and Keegan 02.07.2023

Dion Fanning of The Currency and Cobh Ramblers boss Shane Keegan join OTB’s Joe Molloy to go through the back pages and bring you the best stories from the world of sport on this Sunday afternoon. The panel will discuss the All Ireland quarter finals yesterday, Jonathan Wilson’s lament on football losing it’s touch and why golf’s rebels are smiling wide

Unwatchable Gaelic football, should Keane replace Kenny & the driving-force of women in the GAA | Sunday Paper Review 25.06.2023

Joe Molloy was joined by Fionn Davenport and Sinead O'Carroll on this weekend's edition of the Sunday Paper Review. (03:00) "Gaelic football is a terrible sport to watch" (14:20) Stephen Kenny's future remains hotly debated - is Roy Keane the answer? (35:30) 'Under protest' ladies players no closer to getting the charter they desire (52:30) Rory McIlroy: Is mentality his major issue?

Ireland were never going to beat Greece, Stephen Kenny's tactical nous and Rhasidat Adeleke's big decision 18.06.2023

John Duggan is joined by Cobh Ramblers manager Shane Keegan and boxing journalist Kevin Byrne to dissect all the biggest stories from this weekend's papers.

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