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Welcome to Friday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize sample of this morning's Off The Ball Breakfast.This morning on the show, Jim Gavin, the six-time All-Ireland winning manager and Chair of the Football Review Committee joined Ger Gilroy and Keith Treacy in studio to reflect on a first league outing for the new Gaelic Football rules enhancements.Football writer Jonathan Wilson considered how long Ange Postecoglou can last after yet another disappointing Spurs defeat.And Alan Quinlan broke down his Ireland depth chart for the back and second rows ahead of this weekend's Six Nations opener against England.We'll first hear what Ger, Arthur and Keith made of the weekend's Gaelic football action, before Jim Gavin joins the conversation to give us his expert analysis.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

What a weekend. The National Football Leagues returned with a bang, with some great games and a bunch of new rules - Paddy Andrews, James O’Donoghue and Tommy Rooney get stuck into it all. Enjoy.(01:00) - “It’s January.”(05:00) - Galway-Armagh, Dublin-Mayo - old rules vs. new rules.(16:00) - Midfield battleground and the goalkeeper +1 debate…(24:00) - Tyrone-Derry breakdown - Glass and Murtagh wonder-goals. (30:00) - Around the Houses: Rossies impress, Kildare top Div. 3.(38:00) - Dublin newbies and retirements and Rian O’Neill’s break(50:00) - Thoughts on the Solo & Go and the Kickouts. Crossmolina’s moment.We’ve got another Members Football Pod coming for you later this week. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to two episodes every 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 for more.

Welcome to Thursday's OTB Breakfast Bite - your bitesize taster of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast.On this morning's show, Sarah O'Donovan and Seamus Hickey joined us to preview the opening weekend of action in the Allianz Hurling League (fingers crossed it survives the storm!)DHL Stormers coach, and friend of the show, John Dobson was in studio ahead of their URC fixture with Leinster.Plus, this week's 'You Had To Be There' came via Fionn Davenport.And it's there we take our Bite this morning, as Fionn recalls his attending the 1983 All Ireland Football Final. And first, a flavour of Sarah and Seamus' hurling chat where they ponder if Limerick are afraid of Cork.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

In case you missed it, here is episode two of our Settle In series, a bonus listen for our GAA fans!Former Ireland international rugby player and former Leinster head coach, Tania Rosser, joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss her time as a player, her coaching inspiration and the challenges she faced as a female player and coach in a male dominated profession.‘Settle in’ in partnership with Guinness 0.0.

In case you missed it, here is episode one from our Settle In Series, as a bonus listen for all of our GAA Fans! Former Ireland international and coach Linda Gorman joined Eoin Sheahan to discuss how she’s tackling ageism in sport by encouraging more people to take up walking football and she also discussed how much support for the women’s game in Ireland has changed since she played on the first ever WNT over 50 years ago.‘Settle in’ in partnership with Guinness 0.0.

All-Ireland winners James Skehill and Paul Muphy are back alongside Will O'Callaghan for the first episode of the fourth series of The Hurling Pod. The lads bring you up to date on their off-seasons, why Will's crumbling WiFi and Skehill buying a gun in Mayo delayed the pod at the weekend.They also touch on Na Fianna's win in the All-Ireland Club final, Waterford's lengthy injury concerns, Galway's new-look panel, and look ahead to the first week of the League.

Nathan Murphy sat down with Tham & Nhat Nguyen to talk about their incredible journey from Vietnam to Ireland to performing on the world's biggest stage.While they once thought they'd never see each other again, they're now supporting each other through this new stage of life.Settle In is brought to you by Guinness 0.0.

Eoin Sheahan was joined by former long distance runner Catherina McKiernan who has won marathons across Europe as well as medalling at World and European Cross County Championships. She dives into whether she has any regrets when reflecting on her illustrious career and what life post-competing has been like.Settle In is brought to you by Guinness 0.0.

Season 5 of The Football Pod throws-in with our recap of the All-Ireland Club Final. Cuala deliver the goods as Errigal Ciaran’s comeback falls just short. Paddy Andrews, James O’Donoghue and Tommy Rooney get stuck into that game, discuss the retirement of one of the forwards of a generation and begin our build-up to the 2025 NFL this weekend. It’s all go. Enjoy!(01:00) - Cuala make history, how did they do it?(05:00) - Errigal first-half freeze, and inspirational Peter Harte(15:00) - Con's impact and Dessie Farrell's hopes for Cuala?(24:00) - Conor McManus calls it a day - what a baller!(30:00) - The National Football League - new rules, new games, new eyes?(45:00) - Interview: Mick Fitzsimons chats to Tommy We’re diving deeper into the launch of the leagues on our members show on Wednesday. Become an Off The Ball member, or download the Off The Ball app to get that every week throughout the intercounty season. The Football Pod Club is brought to you by AIB. Proud sponsors of the Football, Ladies F

Cuala joined an elite band of clubs to add an All Ireland Club Football title to their earlier Club Hurling championships, holding off a spirited Errigal Ciaran comeback to win 3-14 to 1-16 at Croke Park. After the game, Tommy Rooney caught up with Cuala manager Austin O'Malley, as well as Peter Duffy and James Power. Tommy also spoke to Errigal Ciaran manager Enda McGinley, who started with an update on Darragh and Ruairí Canavan - both of who suffered suspected concussions.

Dublin's Na Fianna put in a dominant display at Croke Park this afternoon to be crowned AIB All Ireland Club Hurling champions, beating Sarsfields 2-23 to 0-20. After the game, Off The Ball's Jonathan Higgins spoke to first to Na Fianna's two-goal hero Tom Brennan, then wing-back Paul O'Dea. Jonathan also got the chance to speak to triumphant manager Niall Ó Ceallacháin, and his Sarsfields counterpart Johnny Crowley.

Today saw the launch of the 2025 Lidl National Football League. Among those taking time out to speak to Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane was Galway's Nicola Ward. She described how her fourth All Ireland club title in a row with Kilkerrin Clonberne was their toughest yet, and how consistency will be key for Galway this year.

Today saw the launch of the 2025 Lidl National Football League. Among the stars present was Kerry forward Siofra O'Shea, who told our Alanna Cunnane that she's hungry for further silverware with the Kingdom this year. O'Shea also discussed what she's learned from recently retired Kerry star Louise Ní Mhuircheartaigh.

Today saw the launch of the 2025 Lidl National Football League. Among the stars on hand was Dublin's Carla Rowe, who spoke to Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane about working under new management with the Dubs. A teacher by day, Rowe also discussed her presence on her students' TikTok feeds.

Tommy Rooney joined Will O’Callaghan on this week’s edition of The Club Championship Show where the lads look back on last weekend’s All-Ireland Senior Football semi-finals, including an epic between Errigal Ciaran and Dr Crokes. You’ll hear from Errigal Ciaran boss Enda McGinley and star attacker Darragh Canavan while Cuala boss Austin O’Malleys chats about their victory over Coolera Strandhill in the other semi-final. With new names set to be etched on the Andy Merrigan and Tommy Moore Cups, Tommy breaks down some key battles ahead of Sunday’s deciders. The Club Championship Show on Off The Ball with AIB - proud sponsors of the All-Ireland Club Championships in hurling, football, camogie and ladies football Check out the hashtag The Toughest throughout the Championship

Welcome along to the latest episode of The Football Pod as James O'Donoghue, Paddy Andrews and Tommy Rooney chat through Errigal Ciaran’s brilliant win against Dr. Crokes, look at the challenge against Cuala in the All-Ireland club final, and we bring you the whispers the lads have heard about the new rules…(01:00) - The Pod returns(05:00) - How Errigal Ciaran got the job done.(10:00) - Dr. Crokes’ regrets(24:00) - The Cuala Train(36:00) - Whispers on the new Gaelic Football rulesSeason 5 of The Football Pod begins next Monday - and we’ll also have our members on Wednesday as we build-up to the first weekend of the National Football League.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.

Today saw the launch of the Electric Ireland Third Level competitions, with Mary I and Limerick's Shane O'Brien catching up with Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane.Check out the hashtag #FirstClassRivals for more.

Today saw the launch of the Electric Ireland Third Level competitions, with UCC duo Eimear Heffernan and Aoife Healy both catch up with Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane. Check out the hashtag #FirstClassRivals for more.

This week sees the Electric Ireland Sigerson Cup get underway. Roscommon star Daire Cregg and Mayo's Sam Callinan will both be representing UCD in this year's competition. Check out the hashtag #FirstClassRivals wherever you consume your social media.Cregg and Callinan both caught up with Off The Ball's Alanna Cunnane today.

Welcome to Wednesday's Off The Ball Breakfast Bite - your FREE sample of this morning's full Off The Ball Breakfast. On this morning's show, Young Hurler of the Year - Adam Hogan - joins us to discuss the start of this year's Fitzgibbon Cup. Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan gives his assessment of the new rules being introduced to Gaelic football. And we also speak to one of the godfather's of the current Portuguese coaching revolution in soccer - Antonio Veloso - who gives his take on Miguel Amorim chances of success at Manchester United. 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