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Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into a massive weekend of Football on and off the field - we’re talking the League winners and losers, and bringing you inside the managerial madness in Carlow and Meath…(00:30) - What a weekend (05:00) - Offaly brilliance and Kildare’s big problem.(21:00) - James on Mayo’s lack on quality, Paddy talks up Kerry(35:00) - Kevin McStay isn’t happy with David Clifford(43.00) - Carlow and Meath - what’s going on?(55:00) - Limerick beat Wexford and Monaghan fly by Roscommon.We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

Shane Hannon hosts this week's Saturday Panel, looking ahead to the National Football League finals this weekend, starting with the Division 2 Final between Monaghan and Roscommon, before the mammoth Division 1 final between Mayo and Kerry! He is joined by Conor Devanney and Dessie Mone. *The full version is available to members.Gaelic Football with AIB GAA | #TheToughest

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Ronan O'Gara helped us preview a huge interpro at MacHale Park in Castlebar, as well as an update on the progress of his own La Rochelle side. Alan Quinlan also dropped into studio and helped look ahead to Ireland's W6N clash with Italy in Parma. Mike Quirke set the table for the Allianz Football League finals, with former Monaghan footballer Kieran Hughes previewing the Division 2 final meeting of Monaghan and Roscommon. And this morning's Bite takes some of Ronan O'Gara's chat surrounding that Connacht-Munster game, and before that Mike Quirke looks ahead to Kerry-Mayo at Croke Park. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

This is Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Leinster and Ireland hooker James Tracy on a lacklustre week for the Irish provinces in URC action. OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton picks his top three performers from Ireland’s opening Women's Six Nations game vs France. Tommy Rooney gives his latest updates to the Football Power Rankings. Finally, Matthew Brennan of Team OTB explains the brand new ‘Baller League’, which debuted last night on Sky Sports.But today's Bite first sees Tommy Rooney discuss his reasons behind placing Leitrim where he did in his latest Performance Rankings, and then it's James Tracy's take on the controversial 20-minute red card.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

This is Monday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sampler of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we looked back on Ireland's win over Bulgaria in the Nations League with Vinny Perth, and what it means for Evan Ferguson going forward. Alan Quinlan was in studio to review Ireland's defeat to France in the W6N, plus a mixed weekend for the provinces in the URC. And Camogie legend Sarah O'Donovan reflected on the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action. And this morning's Bite takes in some of that chat with Sarah after Tipperary and Cork book their Hurling League final places, and that's after Vinny Perth gives his view on Ireland's brace of 2-1 wins over Bulgaria. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

Tommy, James and Paddy are looking back at an incredible day of action in the final round of the 2025 National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod (00:30) - Final Round Football Madness (22:00) - Unlucky Tyrone, Dublin worries, Kerry signs(34:00) - Louth smarts, Meath frailties, Clare’s shooting, Teams forcing two-pointers(41:00) - Paddy’s return to the Football field…(46.00) - Listeners questions and All-Ireland’s contendersWe’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens per month and get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill joined Will O'Callaghan to discuss the end of the regular section of the League. Cork impressed again in setting up a first League final against their rivals Tipperary since 1960, but so many questions remain around Galway ahead of the Championship. The lads also looked at the red card shown to Offaly's James Mahon, and discussed whether Limerick have some issues to address coming out of the League.

This is Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we got all the reaction to the Republic of Ireland's 2-1 win over Bulgaria with Nathan Murphy in Plovdiv, and Owen Heary + Barry Murphy in studio. We previewed the weekend's Allianz Football League action with Neil Ewing and Sean ‘Bawn’ O’Sullivan. And it's there we take our Bite, with Leitrim's forfeit against Fermanagh still dominating football chat, and then it's over to Plovdiv to pick through Ireland's Nations League playoff win. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

This is Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, former Leitrim captain Gary Reynolds joined Adrian to discuss his county's recent forfeiture of their league fixture with Fermanagh. James Tracy selects his Lions squad for this summer. And Nathan Murphy joins us from Plovdiv where the Republic of Ireland are preparing to play Bulgaria in the Nations League. And it's there we take today's Bite, but first, some of Gary Reynolds' chat with Adrian Barry regarding Leitrim's forfeit. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan to review Kilkenny's victory over Limerick in the National Hurling League.Tipperary are into the One A final, but will it be Cork or Galway joining them?Has Huw Lawlor become Kilkenny's most important player?And is there any chance that Waterford could slip up on the last day in Division One B?

Tommy, James and Paddy are looking back at another dramatic weekend in and around the National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod.CHAPTERS(00:30) - Paddy’s parade and GAA Traditions.(06:00) - Leitrim’s no-show.(15:30) - Donegal’s squad game, Kerry on it.(31:00) - target men, sympathetic passers and speed merchants thrive.(46:00) - Around the Grounds: Division 2 and 3 chaos, Brosnan delivers for Wexford.We’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you every week by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Murphy joined Will O'Callaghan on a live edition of the pod on YouTube to take listeners and viewers' questions after a controversy-filled weekend in the National Hurling League. Tipperary consolidated top spot in One A with an impressive win at Kilkenny in a red-card-dominated second half. And Cork hit All-Ireland champions Clare for six goals, edging Brian Lohan's team closer to relegation. They also discuss Limerick's comfortable win against Galway, Offaly getting promoted, and the dramatic fall of Westmeath.

Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize, and FREE, taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, we've a bumper preview for Ireland v France in the Six Nations with both Ronan O'Gara and Alan Quinlan. Former Kerry player, and ex-Laois manager Mike Quirke joined us to discuss football's new rules. Plus, football writer Mark Critchley reflected on last night’s 1-1 draw between Man United & Real Sociedad in the Europa League. This morning's Bite begins with Quinny's take on tomorrow's game at the Aviva, and then we check in with Mike on football's new era.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

Welcome to Wednesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. This morning, Gavin Cooney talked last night’s Champions League fixtures, including the Madrid derby and Arsenal’s emphatic win over PSV. Wexford hurling legend Matthew O’Hanlon joined to discuss his retirement from hurling and future plans. And OTB’s Dara Smith-Naughton predicted Ireland XV for this weekend’s Six Nations clash with France.Catch Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app. This morning's Bite begins with Gavin's review of last night's Champions League action, and then we talk retirement with Matthew O'Hanlon.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Tommy, James and Paddy are looking back at Round 5 of the National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod, the managers are in awful form, but the football is keeping us entertained! (01:00) - GAA Managers suffer Seasonal Affective Disorder(03:00) - Rules fallout, iffy guidance, hooters and the league finals nobody wants.(12:00) - Derry dogfight, kickout momentum, wides advantage, Dubs-Armagh, Mayo.(32:00) - Duke’s wondergoal, Meath-Westmeath, Shane Walsh moments(42:00) - Around the Grounds, Clare-Kildare, Listener Voice NotesWe’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week too. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get our two episodes per-week throughout the intercounty season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships. Check out #TheToughest.

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, we looked ahead to tonight's full programme in the League of Ireland Premier Division with Keith Treacy. Tommy Rooney helped us round up all of the weekend's Allianz League action. After another bad weekend for Munster, we caught up with Alan Quinlan. And the show began with our regular Monday Performance Rankings. And that's where we begin our Bite this morning, looking back on Armagh's meeting with Dublin. Plus, Tommy was in Mulligar for Hooter-gate, and we get his perspective on a controversial meeting of neighbours Meath and Westmeath. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

All-Ireland winners Paul Murphy and James Skehill are back to review a dramatic weekend in the National Hurling League. On a week where Clare lost their Hurler of the Year Shane O'Donnell for the season, the Banner rallied to beat their rivals Limerick at the Gaelic Grounds. Diarmuid Healy seized his chance for Cork in their victory over Kilkenny on Leeside, while Galway made it three wins in-a-row by overcoming Wexford. Offaly remain top of the pile in Division One B, Antrim's late equalising goal was a blow for Carlow, while Waterford finished strongly to beat Dublin at Walsh Park. And the lads learned the origin of the Paddy Losty meme, and its connection to Galway hurling...

This is a short excerpt from The Football Pod Members Show - as we chat to Offaly goalkeeper Paddy Dunican as part of our Football Pod Fifteen series, we get stuck into how the new rules are affecting his position - become an Off The Ball member to get the full show - we've got two podcasts per-week (at least) for you across the 2025 intercounty season! Paddy Andrews, James O’Donoghue and Tommy Rooney are back for our members pod - this week we're chatting about the passing of the legendary Johnny Culloty of Killarney Legion, there's our Paddy Dunican interview as well as The Pod’s picks for the weekend ahead of Round 5 of the NFL. Enjoy!You can listen to The Football Pod every Monday (free) and Wednesday (members) throughout the season.The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Club Championships . Check out #TheToughest for more.

Welcome to Tuesday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your FREE bitesize sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Kilkenny legend Tommy Walsh looked back over the weekend's Allianz Hurling League action. Former Ireland hooker James Tracy analysed Ireland's scrum performance in Cardiff. OTB's own Kathleen McNamee helped preview this evening's Women's Nations League game away to Slovenia for the Republic of Ireland. Plus, Saipan, Leeds and the never-ending downfall of Manchester United were all covered by Ger, Colm and Arthur. But this morning's Bite first checks in with Tommy Walsh, and his new-found love of padel. Then it's the turn of James Tracy. Catch Off The Ball Breakfast 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

Paddy, James and Tommy get stuck into Round 4 of the National Football League on the latest episode of The Football Pod, we're focusing on some of the shining stars, and wonder will we start to see some innovation, as the FRC get ready for their mid-season review and much more too. Enjoy.(01:00) - Paddy in Luxury, James in Liverpool(05:00) - Galway impress, Donegal disappointed or content?(15:00) - Keepers and kickouts, 12th man theories and future innovation(26:00) - Stars in form: Clifford and Canavan return with goals, Walsh and Bugler flying!(45:00) - Around the Grounds: Div1 to Div4 standout momentsWe’ve got a Members Football Pod coming for you later this week ft. an interview with Offaly goalkeeper, and former soccer star - Paddy Dunican on The Football Pod Fifteen.  Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get three free listens every month.The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies Football, Hurling and Camogie All Ireland Clu