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"Is Pep on the way out?" | Morning Papers: Eze pushes Arsenal to QF, City, Chelsea out of UCL, 4 new IRFU contracts & Schools finals | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the talking points from the world of sport following a St Patrick's Night...

Saol ar OTB | Eipeasóid 2 le Colm De Buitléir | Cúige Connacht | Ag streachailt le gortuithe

17 Mar 2026

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Bhí Colm De Buitléir ag teacht chun cinn trí na céimeanna i rugbaí An Ghaeltacht, agus ba é an chéad imreoir riamh ón gclub a chuaigh ar aghai...

ST. PATRICK'S DAY BOXING BONANZA: Cacace makes history, O'Leary rocks the 3Arena, the great return of high-level Irish boxing

17 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Brennan caught up with Anthony Cacace, Adam Olaniyan, Thomas Carthy, Pierce O'Leary and more at the 3Arena on Saturday night.Become a member a...

Settle In: Gonzalo Saenz on the founding and aims of the Dublin Dogos

17 Mar 2026

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Susanna Mollen is joined in studio by Gonzalo Saenz of the Dublin Dogos to discuss how the club was founded and what their mission is.  Sett...

THE NEWSROUND | What a weekend for Kerry! | Triple crown secured | OFF THE BALL

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Monday folks! Join Mick McCarthy, Arthur O'Dea, and Ben Symes for today's Newsround, as they look back on the weekend that was in sports, as Ire...

"Ireland end of Six Nations, different team to the start" | Performance Rankings: The Greatest 6 Nations?, What's next for Ireland, Is the PL Title race over?, Kerry stand atop the Leagues | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

16 Mar 2026

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Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to rate the weekend's sporting action which saw Ireland lift the Triple Crown but get pip...

Six Nations MADNESS & a HUGE PL weekend! | THE SUNDAY NEWSROUND | OFF THE BALL

15 Mar 2026

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John Duggan is joined by Adrian Barry for this Sunday’s Newsround!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

The Sunday Paper Review: The greatest Six Nations of all time? | OFF THE BALL

15 Mar 2026

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Adrian Barry is joined by Gavan Casey & Hugh Farrelly for this week’s edition of The Sunday Paper Review.The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball...

CHELTENHAM FINAL DAY: ‘It turned out to be a one-horse race!’ | History in the Gold Cup | JOHN DUGGAN

13 Mar 2026

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Off The Ball’s John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan live from Cheltenham as Paul Townend made history by becoming the first jockey to win the Champion Cha...

Saol ar OTB | Eipeasóid 1 le Jamie Wall | Disabilities in GAA

13 Mar 2026

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Fáilte go Saol ar OTB! TV Presenter Gráinne McElwain is host to Off The Ball's new bilingual podcast series celebrating the Irish Language through t...

THE CRAPPY QUIZ | ‘Call me whatever you want!’ | Down to the wire again?

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, trying to keep Mick McCarthy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan in line on the shoutiest segment across a m...

"They are likely to get relegated if things don't change" | Morning Papers: Chelsea's shortcomings, Keane to Celtic?, Gold Cup Day, Parrott nets brace & the Spurs fallout | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michael McCarthy, Matthew Brennan and the former Ireland International Keith Treacy bring you through all of the headlines from the sporting world on ...

THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day Four with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean

13 Mar 2026

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It's day four of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 and John Duggan who is live at the tracks is alongside Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean to bring you all the ...

IN MEMORY OF RONNIE DELANY: 'There's a dark cloud over Ireland with the passing of Ronnie' | DANNY McDAID & MIKE FLEET

12 Mar 2026

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One of Ronnie Delany’s close friends and two time Olympian Danny McDaid, as well as one of Delany’s former competitors Mike Fleet, join Eoin Sheah...

CHELTENHAM DAY THREE: ‘It’s been a strange 24 hours!’ | Davy Russell’s ‘brokered peace’ | JOHN DUGGAN

12 Mar 2026

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Off The Ball’s John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan live from Cheltenham where Davy Russell has ‘brokered a peace’ between Declan Queally and Nico de ...

Newsround | "I Don't Think Scotland Have Ever Been Much Worse Than Ireland!" | Farrell Names His XV

12 Mar 2026

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Thursday's Off the Ball Newsround comes to you on an evening where Andy Farrell has named his final Six Nations team of 2026, ahead of Scotland's visi...

"He set a vast imprint on Irish Athletics & Society" | Cathal Dennehy: Remembering Ronnie Delany (1935-2026) | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

12 Mar 2026

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Athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy joins Ger Gilroy and Paddy Andrews to pay tribute to Ireland's first Gold Medalist, Ronnie Delany who the 1500m ev...

WOTS | Ep.43 | “We tend to win!” Hockey Heroics | World Cup Qualification | OTB

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Last weekend was a huge one for Irish hockey with both men's and women's teams qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, but why has such a big achievement s...

THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day Three with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean

12 Mar 2026

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It's day three of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 and John Duggan who is live at the tracks is alongside Johnny Ward and Donn Mclean to bring you all the...

"Is this Pep's last season at city?" | Morning Papers: Madrid beat City, Cheltenham controversy, Ronnie Delany's legacy & McIlroy's injury | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Dara Smith-Naughton and 7-time All-Ireland Champion Paddy Andrews are on hand to bring you all the headlines from this morning following a...

REST IN PEACE RONNIE DELANY | The olympic hero, in his own words, from 2012 | FROM THE ARCHIVES

11 Mar 2026

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On the day of his tragic passing, we've gone in to the OTB archives to find this very special, feature-length interview that Ger Gilroy conducted with...

CHELTENHAM DAY TWO: ‘I’ve never heard anything like this in 24 years of coming here!’ | JOHN DUGGAN

11 Mar 2026

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John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan live on the line from Cheltenham after day two of the Cheltenham Festival as Declan Queally and Nico de Boinville were ...

"You'd think they're last in the Premier League the way they played" | Morning Papers: Spurs get thrashed, Liverpool lose to Galatasaray, Darcy Graham's comments & Cheltenham Day 2 Preview | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Adrian Barry and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand to bring you all the headlines from this morning following a topsy-turvy night of Champio...

THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day Two with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Thom Malone

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's day two of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 and John Duggan who is live at the tracks is alongside Johnny Ward and Thom Malone to bring you all the a...

The F1 Pod: "They're programmed to fight" | Overtaking and the new era of F1 | Declan Quigley

11 Mar 2026

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Formula One is back and so is Off The Ball's Formula One pod. In episode one Eve Conway and Ciara Treacy were joined by Motorsport Journalist Declan Q...

Wednesday's Newsround | More UCL Action, Spurs' Woes Continues, Cheltenham Day 2

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tonight's Off the Ball Newsround centres around a packed week of Champions League action, with Manchester City's visit to Real Madrid and Chelsea's ga...

CHELTENHAM DAY ONE: ‘I was probably on the best horse in the race!’ | Four in a row for Lossiemouth | JOHN DUGGAN

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Off The Ball’s John Duggan joins Eoin Sheahan on the line live from the Cheltenham Festival to reflect on the first day of the biggest week in horse...

"In Iran, football literally is a matter of life and death" | Dr. Babak Fazooni

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Babak Fazooni, tutor at The Open University, joins Eoin to reflect on the power of football as both a distraction and a form of protest for the Ir...

THE NEWSROUND: "Tottenham have to get rid of him NOW" | Cheltenham Day 1 | Borthwick makes one change | Darcy Graham Comments

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Doyle joins Eoin Sheahan and Arthur O'Dea for tonight's Newsround, bringing you all of today's biggest sporting stories. Live every weeknight fro...

"The atmosphere was absolutely brilliant!" | Morning Papers: Shels and Rovers share a point, Evan Ferguson's injury, Robbie Keane's future job & West Ham overcome Brentford on Penalties | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Vinny Perth and Dara Smith-Naughton bring you all the talking points on a Tuesday that marks the return of the Champions League with 4 mat...

THE CHELTENHAM SHOW: Day One with John Duggan LIVE from Cheltenham, Johnny Ward and Thom Malone

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's day one of the Cheltenham Festival 2026 and John Duggan who is live at the tracks is alongside Johnny Ward and Thom Malone to bring you all the a...

"It's a language for everyone" | Gráinne McElwain: A New OTB Podcast Series celebrating the Irish Language throughout Sporting Culture | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

TV Presenter Gráinne McElwain joins Ger Gilroy and Vinny Perth on the line to discuss Off The Ball's new podcast series celebrating the Irish Languag...

EXTENDED NEWSROUND | Crazy weekend of rugby | Big LOI clash tonight | Hurling chat | OFF THE BALL

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's Monday, and that means an Extended Newsround! Join Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O'Dea, Stephen Doyle, Tommy Walsh and Ben Symes as they bring you through...

"Is this the greatest Six Nations tournament?" | Performance Rankings: Italy & Scotland shocks, Magic of the FA Cup, Old Firm trouble | OFF THE BALL

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Michael McCarthy and Dara Smith-Naughton bring you all the talking points from a packed weekend of sporting action including a topsy-turvy...

BUMPER CHELTENHAM PREVIEW: ‘NOTHING compares to Cheltenham!’ | The Racing Pod | OFF THE BALL

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Duggan is joined by Johnny Ward to look ahead to the BIGGEST week in the racing calendar - The Cheltenham Festival!You’ll also hear from AP McC...

THE NEWSROUND: ‘It’s up there with the greatest weekend in the Six Nations… ever!’

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Duggan is joined by Adrian Barry for this Sunday’s Newsround after one of the greatest Saturdays in Six Nations history, looking at all of the ...

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

08 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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’...

AP McCOY: ‘This year’s Gold Cup is probably as open as I can remember!’ | CHELTENHAM PREVIEW

08 Mar 2026

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20 time champion jumps jockey and rider of over 4000 winners, AP McCoy - exclusively previews the 2026 Cheltenham Festival with John Duggan.The Racing...

THE NEWSROUND: The mood music around Ireland is changing | FA Cup weekend team news

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cameron Hill joins John Duggan on Saturday’s Newsround, looking at all the weekend’s top stories.

BARRY GERAGHTY: ’This is our Olympics!’ | What it’s like to win a Gold Cup | CHELTENHAM PREVIEW

07 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

43 time Cheltenham Festival winning jockey and William Hill ambassador Barry Geraghty exclusively previews the 2026 Cheltenham Festival with John Dugg...

THE CRAPPY QUIZ: A new era! | “It’s getting weirder!”

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

 Ger Gilroy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, trying to keep Mick McCarthy, Dara Snith Naughton and debutant Eve Conway in line on the shoutiest s...

JANE MANGAN: ‘From Cork to Cheltenham…’ | Gold Cup picks | CHELTENHAM PREVIEW

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Former jockey, current TV Presenter and William Hill ambassador Jane Mangan exclusively previews the 2026 Cheltenham Festival with John Duggan.The Rac...

“It’s clear that something isn’t working!” | The Morning Papers | Off the Ball Breakfast

06 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Adrian Barry, Dara Smih-Naughton, Eve Conway, and Alan Quinlan come together to bring your fix of the morning's sporting headlines on this Friday morn...

FULL SHOW | Thursday's Off The Ball: Brian O'Driscoll, John Meyler and Dion Fanning

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Brian O'Driscoll is in studio to look ahead to Ireland's Six Nations clash with Wales on Friday night. Premier League managers have found their voices...

THE NEWSROUND: Crucial clash for Spurs | Caelan Doris' captains run ahead of Wales | Shane Lowry

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dion Fanning joins Eoin Sheahan and Stephen Doyle in studio for Thursday's Newsround to look at all of the day's top sporting stories. Tottenham Hotsp...

Word On The Street | Ep.42 AOIFE RAFTERY | "When you see it, you can believe it" | Women in Rallying | Off The Ball

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thursday everyone! Word On The Street is back ahead of International Women's Day this Sunday, March 8th. Today Eve and Rachel spoke to Aoife Raf...

Tadej Pogacar - EVERYTHING you NEED to know about cycling’s GOAT!? | Andy McGrath | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cycling expert & author Andy McGrath joins Ger, Dara & Colm to discuss his new book - Tadej Pogacar: Unstoppable!Catch The Off The Ball Breakf...

"They seem too good to go down!" | Arsenal open gap over City | United suffer late loss to Newcastle | Scholes calls out Carrick | Farrell quells Sarries rumours | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Dara Smith-Naughton and Matthew Brennan are in studio to talk through today's headlines following a night of Premier League a...

F1 SEASON PREVIEW | "I don't fully trust Ferrari" | 2026 regulations explained | Rebecca Clancy | Off The Ball

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eve Conway and Ciara Treacy are joined by F1 journalist and co-host of the Inside The Piranha Club Podcast Rebecca Clancy to look ahead to the new For...

Tuesday's Newsround | Off the Ball

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Tune in for all Tuesday's main sporting talking points, as Andy Farrell names his Ireland team to take on Wales in Dublin on Friday evening.

"I wouldn't condemn Wolves to the bottom of the league" | Ireland suffer defeat to France, Packed night of PL fixtures, Ireland-Wales XV predictions | MORNING PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are in studio to discuss all the pressing news from the sporting world including last night's heartbre...

MORNING PAPERS: "What a great move that is for him" | The WNT take on France, Leavy shines for Pats, Arsenal's style & Luke McGrath's French move | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are in studio to discuss all the pressing news from the sporting world including tonight's World Cup Q...

Arsenal superfans win BIG | "My dad will cry when he see's this" | To The Emirates w/ Guinness 0.0

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Off The Ball, in partnership with Guinness 0.0 gave two Arsenal super fans the trip of a lifetime to the Emirates Stadium!  Eoin Sheahan and...

EXTENDED NEWSROUND: Shane Lowry's woes | Kate O'Connor's excellence | Slot's antipathy at set pieces

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Evening all, we've got an extended newsround for you today with a PACKED studio with Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O'Dea, Mick McCarthy and Stephen Doyle all i...

GAA Representative stuck in Dubai | Ciaran Flynn: "We're just waiting it out now" | OFF THE BALL

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Meath GAA county secretary Ciaran Flynn joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig on the line live from Dubai, UAE where there has been several different missi...

"Are they the most hated potential champions in years?" | PERFORMANCE RANKINGS: Premier League Title Race, National Football Leagues, Kate O'Connor's brilliance & Lowry's missed opportunity | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig and Dara Smith-Naughton are on hand in studio to bring you all the reaction from a packed weekend in the sporting world, which...

Allianz protests, Lowry latest + GAA & PL build-up! | THE SUNDAY NEWSROUND | OFF THE BALL

01 Mar 2026

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John Duggan is joined by Shane Hannon & Adrian Barry for this Sunday’s Newsround!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

THE SATURDAY PANEL: Government response to Oriel Park | Rugby reset | GAA Congress | Week in review

28 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Duggan is joined in studio by Tommy Martin and Roy Curtis for this week's Saturday Panel, looking back on the week's sporting stories, most notab...

FRIDAY PAPERS | "Peace and hope for all mankind" | Arthur Friday | Vlogging ruining football? | Off The Ball

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon, and Arthur O'Dea for Arthur's final Friday Papers on Off The Ball Breakfast before he bids farewell to early mornings ...

The Racing Pod: No Champion Hurdle run for Constitution Hill | " The Game Is Gone" | Cheltenham build up

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Racing Pod is back and this week Johnny Ward is standing in for JD and he was joined by Thom Malone as they previewed the weekends action and cont...

ORLA COMERFORD: Golden 2025 | Integrated Events | Expression in Athletics

26 Feb 2026

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Orla Comerford, Paralympian and World Para Athletics Champion and Women in Sport week ambassador is speaking at the launch of Sport Ireland’s Women ...

WOTS: A Day In The Life of an Olympic Photographer | "That's Bad Craic That" | Sports files' David Fitzgerald | Ep. 41

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Rachel Sheehan and Eve Conway sat down with Sport file photographer David Fitzgerald who told us all about his time photographing the 2026 Winter Olym...

Lowe and Ferguson Ruled Out | Thursday's Newsround

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Sheahan, Cameron Hill. and Dion Fanning bring you Thursday night's newsround, as both the Ireland men's rugby and football teams are withoutn key...

ERIN KING: Irish Captaincy | Horror knee injury | Grudge games against France & England

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Erin King, Ireland women’s rugby captain and Women in Sport Week ambassador, speaking to OTB at the launch of Sport Ireland’s Women in Sport Week,...

Farrell’s Saracens links & Ireland vs Israel to go ahead… | Thursday’s Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Arthur’s final morning alongside Ger & Colm the lads muse over Arthur’s choice of shirt before diving into the morning’s biggest stories…...

WOTS Bonus Ep: Halfpipe Heroics | Ireland's Winter Olympic Finalist Ben Lynch | Off The Ball

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Susanna Mollen and Eve Conway sit down with Irish halfpipe skier Ben Lynch, who finished a remarkable 8th in his Winter Olympic final in Milano-Cortin...

THE NEWSROUND: Katie Taylor hangs up the gloves | Carlos Spencer Sacked | FAI has 'no choice'

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Ben Symes and Cameron Hill in studio for Tuesday's Newsround, as FAI CEO David Courell has said The Republic of Ireland has ...

'Colm Boohig for Dancing with the Stars...' | Alex Murphy in the Ireland squad? | MORNING PAPERS

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O'Dea run through Wednesday morning's papers, as the Champions League is back in full swing.Catch The Off The Bal...

THE NEWSROUND: Minister O'Donovan on Israel, Trump & Dundalk | Galway stuck in New York

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Mick McCarthy and Cameron Hill in studio for Tuesday's Newsround, as Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan has spoken out on ...

‘Is that not the pettiest thing that you’ve ever heard!?’ | Tuesday’s Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea fly through the morning’s biggest stories after Benjamin Sesko bagged another crucial goal for Manchest...

"To do it in Twickenham is insane!" | Monday's Papers | Off the Ball Breakfast

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Dara Smith-Naughton, and Paddy Andrews bring you a roundup of the weekend's headlines as Ireland enjoy a fantastic weekend in Twickenham.

F1 LIFE | "No margin for error" | Working w/ Williams & Alex Albon | Patrick Harding | Off The Ball

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Laois' Patrick Harding, the performance coach for Formula One driver Alex Albon, joins Eve Conway in studio to talk through his journey from the GAA, ...

EXTENDED NEWSROUND | Minister threatens LOI funding | Irish rugby is BACK | GAA w/ Tommy Rooney

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After a very busy weekend of sport we have an extended Newsround for you all this evening. Join Mick McCarthy, Eoin Sheahan, Stephen Doyle, and Tommy ...

THE SUNDAY NEWSROUND: Ireland come home with record Twickenham win | Rosenior's comments & PL Build-Up | OFF THE BALL

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Duggan, Adrian Barry and Shane Hannon are in studio to bring you all the news from the sporting world on a weekend where Ireland beat England in ...

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

22 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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...

TACKLING ONLINE RACISM: How the IRFU and other sporting bodies are dealing with online abuse | CIARAN O'CONNOR & JOHN SEBIRE | OFF THE BALL

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Ciaran O'Connor, Senior Analyst at the Institute for Strategic Dialogue and John Sebire, Co-Founder of Signify, the company ...

The Racing Pod: The Countdown to Cheltenham! | JD & Johnny's racing memories | Fairyhouse Preview 

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of The Racing pod where they start the countdown to Cheltenham, reminisced on their favourite...

THE CRAPPY QUIZ | ‘The David Clifford of the Crappy Quiz!’ | A Massive comeback?

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy is back hosting the Crappy Quiz, trying to keep Shane Hannon, David Wilson and Arthur O’Dea in line on the shoutiest segment across a mul...

FRIDAY PAPERS | North London Derby weekend | Disaster for Schmeichel | Off The Ball Breakfast

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Hannon, Keith Treacy, Eve Conway, and Arthur O'Dea bring you through the biggest stories of the day, as we react to Celtic's disappointing resul...

THE NEWSROUND: Bukayo Saka signs new deal | Crowley starts, Prendergast out | Bradley on Israel tie

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Dion Fanning and Cameron Hill join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newsround, as Arsenal's Bukayo Saka has signed a new contract until 2030, And...

ORLA RIORDAN & BARRY HENNESSY: ‘Young men aren’t seeking help until they’re at crisis point!’ | Eating disorders in men

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Producer of ‘Dying to get ripped’ Orla Riordan and former Limerick hurler Barry Hennessy join Eoin Sheahan in studio for a look into how eating di...

"The Margins Are So Fine!" | The Morning Papers | Off the Ball Breakfast

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy, Arthur O'Dea, and Matthew Brennan discuss Thursday morning's talking points as Arsenal drop two crucial points at Wolves.Listen to live an...

CORMAC COMERFORD: ‘I went in expecting the worst but preparing for the best!’ | The Winter Olympics

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Alpine skier Cormac Comerford joins Eoin Sheahan fresh off the back of representing Ireland at the Winter Olympics.

THE NEWSROUND: Drogheda United chairperson Joanna Byrne being forced out? | Sexton ahead of England

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and Eoin Doyle for Wednesday's Newsround, as news has emerge from Drogheda United that chairperson Jo...

‘Mourinho has been a hero of mine, but that line has lost it for me…’ | Wednesday’s Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

We’ve got a bumper review of the morning’s papers for you with Ger Gilroy, Arthur O’Dea, Vinny Perth & Dara Smith-Naughton all in studio aft...

WORD ON THE STREET | Ep.39 PAMELA LEE | "A hunger to race" | Offshore sailing lifestyle | Empowering women | OFF THE BALL

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's not Thursday yet, but we couldn't wait to bring you this episode! Word On The Street sit down with Irish offshore sailor Pamela Lee, aiming to be...

‘They backed us in withdrawing from the Eurovision…’ | Ireland-Israel, Edogbo abuse & GK memories | Tuesday’s Papers | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Colm Boohig, Arthur O’Dea & Barry Murphy run you through all of the latest sporting news, the morning after Keith Andrews’ Brentford booked th...

THE NEWSROUND | Sexton on Sam & Jack | Carla Ward presser | CL action | OFF THE BALL

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On tonight's Newsround, Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, and Cameron Hill bring you through the biggest sporting stories of the, as Johnny Sexton gives pe...

Who will Andy Farrell change? | ‘You could see an entirely new front row!’ | Performance Rankings | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Colm Boohig, Adrian Barry & Arthur O’Dea bring you this week’s edition of the ever-controversial Performance Rankings!There is loads of chat a...

THE NEWSROUND | More rugby reaction | Andrews' Brentford face Arsenal | Olympics Update | OTB

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Hey everybody, it's a new week and we have a Monday Newsround coming up for you all. Eoin Sheahan, Kathleen McNamee, and Stephen Doyle will bring you ...

IRE 20-13 ITA, Conroy is BACK & Kim’s amazing win! | 'The scrum was eaten alive!’ | THE SUNDAY NEWSROUND | OFF THE BALL

15 Feb 2026

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John Duggan is joined by Shane Hannon & Adrian Barry for this Sunday’s Newsround!SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

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 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

"It hasn't stopped!" | Six Nations Preview | Dublin Rain

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin and Mick discuss the weather that has once again disrupted the LOI fixtures before they look at Ireland vs Italy!

RISTEÁRD COOPER Returns | Après Match | Eoin Sheahan impression | Press conferences in character

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Risteárd Cooper co-creator of Après Match joins Eoin Sheahan in studio to discuss his career, impressions and new tour for his live show OUT OF HIS ...

'The game should be boycotted' | Israel drawn in Ireland's group | Brentford 1-1 Arsenal | MORNING PAPERS

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Hannon, Vinny Perth & Arthur O’Dea chat through the morning headlines, following Arsenal's draw away to Brentford.The panel also discuss I...

The Racing Pod: Weather wreaks havoc on courses | Ante Post Markets at Cheltenham | Gowran Preview

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Johnny Ward and Thom Malone bring you another episode of the Racing Pod where they preview all the weekends races, and chat through all the action, ti...

"We'll Take A Little Break...." | The LONGEST Point in History? | The Crappy Quiz

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Mick McCarthy is on quizmaster duties today as he puts Shane Hannon, Arthur O'Dea, and Ger Gilroy through their paces in this week's rendition of the ...

THE NEWSROUND: Ireland drawn with Israel in Nations League | Dyche Sacked | Farrell names squad

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Cameron Hill and former EFL and LOI Football player Eoin Doyle on Thursday's Newsround where the biggest talking p...

John ‘FENNERS’ Fendley: The end Soccer AM & driving Noel Gallagher’s Rolls Royce...| OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Colm Boohig sits down with the former host of Soccer AM John ‘Fenners’ Fendley for an in-depth chat from his time on the show & so much more o...

IRELAND DRAW ISRAEL - Reaction with Daniel Lambert | OFF THE BALL

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Daniel Lambert joins Eoin Sheahan and Eoin Doyle on the line to give his reaction to the UEFA Nations League draw which saw Ireland drawn in the same ...