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LOI LATE NIGHT: ‘A contender for game of the season!’ | Buoyant Bohs fans just like Dublin busses

06 Mar 2026

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Ben Symes and Shane Keegan are back for another League Of Ireland Late Night, taking your calls and getting your opinions on all of the League Of Irel...

ROVERS DEFEAT DERRY: 'They'll only get better as the pitches get better!' | Roves bounce back

06 Mar 2026

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Fresh from commentary duties in Tallaght, Stephen Doyle spoke with Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and Derry City FC boss Tiernan Lynch after ...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Rovers look to bounce back against Derry, Duffy the genius, O'Sullivan knock, and Messi meets Trump at the White House

06 Mar 2026

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland, the women's international game, and the Premier League.League of Ire...

STEPHEN BRADLEY & DANNY GRANT: “People at this club aren’t used to losing games - it’s difficult!” | Shamrock Rovers vs Derry City Preview

05 Mar 2026

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Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and wing-back Danny Grant speak to OTB’s Ben Symes ahead of Friday night’s huge LOI Premier Division clash...

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'They make their own rules... ' Hurzeler on Arsenal's rugby-fication, Carrick suffers Newcastle loss, and Parrott into another Dutch Cup final

05 Mar 2026

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news from last night's Premier League action and Celtic keep their title challenge on track, whilst Tro...

The famous Dunne 5 Jersey, Keane's unused 2002 Kits & Larsson's WC boots | Jonathan Courtenay | OTB Breakfast

05 Mar 2026

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Former Managing Director of Umbro Ireland, Jonathan Courtenay joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig in studio to show off just some of the football jerseys...

THE LOI POD: ‘He would’ve came off that pitch and thought… what just happened?!’ | Bohs dominate Rovers | Questionable stadium facilities

04 Mar 2026

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Stephen Doyle was joined by Vinny Perth and Johnny Dunleavy to dive into a huge week of League Of Ireland actionThe trio review previous weekend's act...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Ward's Ireland come close against France, Slot bemoans Liverpool's lack of bite and Ireland dealt yet another injury blow

04 Mar 2026

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the international game to the Premier League and beyond.The Republic of Ireland fall to ...

‘I am DEVASTATED…’ | Julie Ann-Russell & Sue Ronan | Ireland 1-2 France REACTION | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

04 Mar 2026

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Former Ireland WNT star Julie Ann-Russell & former Ireland WNT boss Sue Ronan join Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the line following Ireland’s ...

IRELAND VS FRANCE REACTION: Second half heartbreak after dream start for Ireland | CIARA GRANT

03 Mar 2026

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Former Republic of Ireland midfielder Ciara Grant joins Eoin Sheahan to reflect on Ireland's dream start against France in their World Cup qualifier i...

Szmodics return | Brady, Manning or... Murphy? | Devoy for Ireland | What World Cup moment are you most looking forward to? | OUTSIDE THE BOX

03 Mar 2026

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Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football.On this week's episod...

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

03 Mar 2026

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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...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Ireland begin WC qualifying against the French, Leavy strikes late to delight St. Pats, and the Iranian women's national team make a stand

03 Mar 2026

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the women's game, the League of Ireland and the Premier League.Ireland kick off their 2027...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Slot rants on Premier League set piece marvels, Carrick strengthens United position and Kenny on the feel-good James Brown factor

02 Mar 2026

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Premier League to the Scottish Premiership to the League of Ireland to the internationa...

SLIDING DOORS: How Ireland winger Mikey Johnston came within a whisker of moving to... Flamengo

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a time-travel podcast diving into football’s greatest almost moments — the transfers that came within touching distance of reality, Ric...

SUNDAY KICKBACK: “A game that was riddled with mistakes!” | Arsenal 2 - Chelsea 1

01 Mar 2026

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Straight from commentating live on Newstalk FM, Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy are into our kickback studio to give you all their post-match reaction....

‘They will finish in the Top 4!’ | Man Utd 2-1 Crystal Palace | The Sunday Kickback | OFF THE BALL

01 Mar 2026

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‘They will finish in the Top 4!’ | Man Utd 2-1 Crystal Palace | The Sunday Kickback | OFF THE BALLPhil Egan & Brian Kerr bring you all of the ...

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

01 Mar 2026

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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...

BOHS BEAT ROVERS: “I think I needed that for my confidence” | Alan Reynolds & Connor Parsons | Stephen Bradley

28 Feb 2026

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Jonathan Higgins speaks to Bohemians boss Alan Reynolds and goal scorer Connor Parsons, as well as Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley after a 3-2...

PATS SMASH DUNDALK: “It’s a bit surreal when you manage against your son!” | Kenny & Kilduff

28 Feb 2026

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Ben Symes speaks to St Patrick’s Athletic manager Stephen Kenny and Dundalk FC manager Ciaran Kilduff after Pats defeat the Lillywhites 4-0 at Richm...

LOI LATE NIGHT: Bohs win Dublin Derby | Shels keep the pace | Big wins for Galway & Pats

28 Feb 2026

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Ben Symes and Shane Keegan are in the hot seats for this week’s LOI late night.

FOOTBALL DAILY: Bohs and Rovers set for firecracker Dublin derby, Lynch on the Derry pressure, English sides find out UCL fate and Ferguson's injury nightmare continues

27 Feb 2026

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan has news of the Premier League, the Champions and the League of Ireland.Dublin derby preview as Bohemians host f...

Final One Standing: Can United Maintain Form?| "Chelsea are a bask0et case!" | Lights on for Leeds | Full Episode

27 Feb 2026

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Ger, Shane, Mick and David are back for another week of Final One Standing where they try to predict the outcomes of this weekends Premier League fixt...

Final One Standing: Can United Maintain Form?"| "Chelsea are a basket case!" | Lights on for Leeds

27 Feb 2026

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Ger, Shane, Mick and David are back for another week of Final One Standing, where they try to predict the outcomes of this weekends Premier League fix...

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'It is important that our voice was heard' Lopes on Israel debacle, Courell acting on best interests of Irish football, and Towell on the man that is Liam Rosenior

26 Feb 2026

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Ireland's game with Israel, plus the PFAI response, and also a look back at last night's ac...

ALAN REYNOLDS & DARRAGH POWER: "There'll be no issues with atmosphere this Friday!" | DUBLIN DERBY

25 Feb 2026

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Ben Symes speaks to Bohemian FC Manager Alan Reynolds and right back Darragh Power ahead of the Dublin Derby between Bohs and bitter rivals Shamrock R...

"There has to be financial penalties here" | Minister Charlie McConalogue: Against Collective Punishment for LOI Clubs & Governmental support for Taylor farewell fight | OFF THE BALL

25 Feb 2026

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Eoin Sheahan is joined on the line by the Minister of State at the Department of Culture, Communications and Sport, Charlie McConalague to discuss his...

DAVID COURELL: ‘We have to look at this through the prism of what’s right for Irish football’

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

FAI CEO David Courell spoke with Eoin Sheahan in the Aviva today, discussing Israel’s upcoming visit to Dublin, the pyrotechnics at Oriel Park, and ...

The LOI Pod: The Huge Dublin Derby | "A Smash and Grab.. Call a Spade a Spade" | "Mad things happen in that Derby"

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Doyle was joined by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to dive into all things LOI as they review all the weekend from the previous weekend's acti...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Galway's Murphy impresses in the Champions League, Bodø/Glimt continue fairytale run and Irish in action in the Championship

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Champions League action last night, whilst having a look ahead to events t...

Settle In: Chris McDermott & Neil Hoey on the future and ambitions of the Irish Amputee Football Association

25 Feb 2026

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Kathleen McNamee was joined by Chris McDermott & Neil Hoey from the Irish Amputee Football Association to chat about their goals in football and t...

Sex, Doping & Tactics: Helenio Herrera's remarkable life | Richard Fitzpatrick | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy was joined in studio by the Irish football writer, Richard Fitzpatrick, to discuss his brilliant new book, 'HH: Helenio Herrera – Footbal...

Nathan Collins' iffy form, the great Jack Moylan debate, Irish football fan culture, and Mexican World Cup fears | OUTSIDE THE BOX

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football.On this week's episod...

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'We were blindsided... ' Bradley on Noonan, Kilduff's Dundalk earn a point, Oriel fallout continues and Šeško on the mark again

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the biggest football stories from the Premier League to the League of Ireland to the Champions L...

DUNDALK BAG LAST MINUTE EQUALISER AGAINST THE CHAMPIONS | Oriel Park pitch fall out | Ciaran Kilduff & Stephen Bradley | POST MATCH REACTION

24 Feb 2026

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Ben Symes is at Tallaght Stadium to get post match reaction from managers Ciaran Kilduff and Stephen Bradley after Danny Mullen grabs a last minute eq...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Minister for sport says no pyro and no party, Rovers and Dundalk meet in rearranged clash and Arsenal are kings of North London

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews Monday night’s League of Ireland Premier Division clash between Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk at Tallag...

SLIDING DOORS: How Argentine 1978 World Cup star Mario Kempes nearly swapped Valencia for... Spurs?

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a time-travel podcast diving into football’s greatest almost moments — the transfers that came within touching distance of reality, Ric...

“Spurs capitulated in the end…” | Spurs 1-4 Arsenal | The Sunday Kickback | OFF THE BALL

22 Feb 2026

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Stephen Doyle & Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium as Spurs succumbed to a heavy defeat ag...

THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: "By hook or by crook, Liverpool will get there no matter what" | Nottingham Forest 0-1 Liverpool | OFF THE BALL

22 Feb 2026

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Phil Egan and Keith Treacy are on hand to bring you immediate reaction to Liverpool's late win away to Nottingham Forest which saw a late MacAllister ...

LOI LATE NIGHT: ‘Quite possibly the greatest triple substitution in League Of Ireland history!’

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Keegan is back as your host for League of Ireland Late Night, this week joined by Barry Murphy, as well as all of you, to reflect on this Friday...

REYNOLDS & LYNCH: ‘We could have won by a couple more… good night all-round!’ | BOHS GET THE WIN IN DERRY

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Doyle was up in Derry for this Friday night’s League of Ireland commentary game, as Bohemians managed to take home three points after beatin...

THE LOUTH DERBY: ‘I want the whole club to be united’ | Drogheda and Joanna Byrne | KEVIN DOHERTY & CIARAN KILDUFF

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

As the Louth derby in the League of Ireland played out to a 1-1 draw, Ben Symes was on the scene to get the reaction from both sets of managers, Drogh...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Full League of Ireland preview including the Louth derby, Celtic humbled by Stuttgart and Spurs to begin life under Tudor

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full look ahead to tonight's action in the League of Ireland, including our live commentary game of...

FINAL ONE STANDING: North London derby | Manchester clubs form | “This has a city Win all over it”

20 Feb 2026

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Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by David Wilson, Eve Conway and Shane Hannon for this week’s Final One Standing, looking ahead to an action-packed we...

FINAL ONE STANDING: “Things have gone off the rails very quickly’ | North London Derby preview

20 Feb 2026

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Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by David Wilson, Eve Conway and Shane Hannon for this week’s Final One Standing, looking ahead to an action-packed we...

"Derry need to tighten up on conceding goals to challenge" :Owen Heary | The first full Friday of the LOI PD | Louth Derby | Rovers debut | OFF THE BALL

20 Feb 2026

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Shane Hannon and Keith Treacy are joined in studio by the former Shelbourne and Bohemians manager/player Owen Heary to preview tonight's League of Ire...

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

19 Feb 2026

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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...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Arteta's Arsenal feel the pressure in title challenge stumble, 1000-up for O'Neill and Forest begin life under Vitor Pereira

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Arsenal's stumble, Newcastle's thumping Champions League win and the row at Drogheda United...

THE LOI POD | "It's time they got properly involved in a title race" | Drogheda and Byrne | Rovers' delayed start | Off The Ball

19 Feb 2026

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Stephen Doyle is joined as always by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth for the League of Ireland Pod. They dive into the comments from Drogheda United co...

MARK DOYLE & KEVIN DOHERTY: “We know what this means to the people of Drogheda” | LOUTH DERBY PREVIEW

18 Feb 2026

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Ben Symes speaks to Drogheda manager Kevin Doherty and recent returnee from the United States Mark Doyle ahead of the Louth Derby vs Dundalk this Frid...

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'Mourinho is a disgraceful human being... ' Benfica-Madrid racism fallout continues, Newcastle to take on Qarabag, Wolves hope to dent Arsenal title push

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from last night's UEFA Champions League action including the racism allegations in Lisb...

GRAHAM HUNTER: 'Racism needs to be completely eradicated from football' | Benfica/Vinicius Jr. racism allegations | OTB Breakfast

18 Feb 2026

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Football writer, Graham Hunter, reacts to, alongside Ger Gilroy & Vinny Perth, the controversy surrounding last night’s fixture between Benfica ...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 171 | No surprises in Ward's squad | Utd learn to play dirty | Villa destroyed

18 Feb 2026

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Ireland's all important World Cup qualifiers are nearly upon us and Carla Ward has released the squad that she feels can put up a fight against France...

The reality of Ireland playing Israel, and why this story will rumble on for months | OUTSIDE THE BOX

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football.On this week's episod...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Ward names WCQ squad, Mourinho locks horns with Madrid once again and Ireland youngster to make the move to Norwich

17 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings news of Ireland's squad named for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers, plus there is a look ahead to tonig...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Celtic continue their title fight as Rangers beat leaders Hearts, Elding's exciting trajectory, and Andrews hoping to avoid FA Cup hiccup

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from all the weekends FA Cup action, plus the title race heats up in Scotland and there i...

THE FOOTBALL SHOW : "The late, late show for Derry " | LOI Recap | First Division begins

16 Feb 2026

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Ben Symes joins Eoin Sheahan in studio to recap the League of Ireland action that took place at the weekend. They discuss Bohemian's win over Sligo Ro...

SLIDING DOORS: How Michael Laudrup could have went to the great Liverpool team of the 80s

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a time-travel podcast diving into football’s greatest almost moments — the transfers that came within touching distance of reality, Ric...

LOI LATE NIGHT: Do we need to change the calendar? | Derry pick up last minute equaliser | First Division kicks off!

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Symes and former LOI manager Shane Keegan are here for LOI Late Night as we see two more postponed games in the League of Ireland Premier Division...

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'Sporting sanctions are temporary, but the loss of all these lives are pemanent', Ireland-Israel debacle rumbles on, and the weather lays waste to several LOI games

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Ireland-Israel debacle plus the weather lays waste to games across the country in...

Helenio Herrera: Football's Original Master of the Dark Arts | Richard Fitzpatrick | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy was joined in studio by the Irish football writer, Richard Fitzpatrick, to discuss his brilliant new book, 'HH: Helenio Herrera – Footbal...

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

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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 ...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Dyche out, Pereira in? Inflammatory and misleading Ratcliffe comments, Tuchel's new England deal and Ireland to find out Nations League fate

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest as Nottingham Forest are on the hunt for another new manager, Jim Ratcliffe's inflammato...

SEAN MCGRATH: 'There are people who live for Friday night in Mounthawk Park... ' | Building the LOI community in Kerry, and the pressure of improving again in 2026

12 Feb 2026

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Ahead of the advent of the First Division on Friday, Kerry FC star Sean McGrath sat down with our own Odhrán Johnson and spoke about the building on ...

PAUL HEFFERNAN: 'I think it's great that these players get a chance to play men's football before they go... ' | Bringing Bray back and developing young players for the future

12 Feb 2026

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Bray Wanderers head coach Paul Heffernan sat down with our own Stephen Doyle and spoke about the growth of the league, the increase in popularity, and...

WEXFORD SEASON PREVIEW: 'We have had a tough pre-season and we have brought in a lot of new faces... ' | | Stephen Elliot and Mikie Rowe

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Wexford FC manager Stephen Elliot and attacking player Mikie Rowe spoke to Odhrán Johnson ahead of the dawn of the new First Division season. The duo...

FIACRE KELLEHER: 'It was vitally important that we hung on to Seani... ' | Bringing Cork City back to the top, and ambitions for 2026

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cork City captain Fiacre Kelleher sat down with our own Stephen Doyle ahead of the First Division starting on Friday evening, and spoke about the rela...

BRENDAN CLARKE: 'My own young lad is beginning his career in the league... ' | The League of Ireland's old dog for the long road

11 Feb 2026

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Athlone Town shot-stopper Brendan Clarke is no stranger to LOI launch days, with his first involvement in the league coming back in 2003.Here he sits ...

FOOTBALL DAILY: '1000% sure' Frank sacked, is Robbie Keane next? Carrick's run halted and Kilbane on Everton and Ireland legend Seamus Coleman

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Spurs finally decided to get rid of Thomas Frank whilst Manchester United's winn...

THE LEAGUE OF IRELAND POD | Weekend LOI football? | Injury worries for Pats | OFF THE BALL

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The second LOI Pod of the season is here, with Stephen Doyle as always joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth. They go through each of the upcoming ...

JIMMY CORCORAN: So close yet so far, overcoming playoff heartbreak and aiming to challenge for the title

11 Feb 2026

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Bray Wanderers 'keeper Jimmy Corcoran sat down with Odhrán Johnson and spoke about overcoming last season's painful loss against Waterford in the rel...

OUTSIDE THE BOX: The Great Right-Back Debate | Doherty, Coleman or Browne? | Ferguson's injury woe | Taking the Eastern European road less travelled

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football.On this week's episod...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Bumper Premier League preview as Man United look for 5-in-a-row, Slot on Liverpool pressure and Seani on turning down Rovers

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest ahead of the night's Premier League fixtures and a look ahead to Friday night's opening g...

SEANI MAGUIRE: 'I feel like I am the best striker in the country... ' | Maguire on bringing Cork City back to the top and turning down Shamrock Rovers

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Cork City striker Seani Maguire sat down with Red FM's Ruairi O'Hagan ahead of the dawn of the new First Division, where he spoke about bringing Cork ...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 170 | Chelsea show Bompastor commitment | Relegation battle heats up | City stutter

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Arsenal's victory against Manchester City may have come as a surprise but it's all but a little stutter in Andrée Jergletz's side's run to the Women'...

FOOTBALL DAILY: City take down Slot's Liverpool to keep pressure on Arsenal, is the Dutchman the right man in charge? Aviva stalemate and Ferguson's injury nightmare continues

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from Manchester City's win at Anfield over Liverpool, plus Stephen Kenny and Alan Reynold...

SLIDING DOORS: How Pele could have ended up at... Hannover? And how a Nazi ice-cream machine salesman was at the heart of the deal

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to a time-travel podcast diving into football’s greatest almost moments — the transfers that came within touching distance of reality, Ric...

“Liverpool will be KICKING themselves…” | Liverpool 1-2 Manchester City | The Sunday Kickback | OFF THE BALL

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Doyle & Graham Gartland are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from Anfield as Manchester City kept their title hopes alive with a M...

Dublin Derby Reaction: "If that's a red card we might as well go home" | Bohs vs St. Patricks | Live from the Aviva

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

OTB's Ben Symes was at the Aviva Sunday afternoon as Bohemians took on St. Patricks Athletic. The Dublin rivals kick off their 2026 League of Ireland ...

‘Is Hurzeler the next manager to lose his job?’ | Brighton 0-1 Crystal Palace | The Sunday Kickback | OFF THE BALL

08 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Phil Egan & Brian Kerr bring you all of the reaction from The Amex as an Ismaila Sarr finish saw Crystal Palace take home all of the spoils in The...

LOI LATE NIGHT: ‘Shels left two points out there!’ | The League Of Ireland is back!

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Shane Keegan hosts the first LOI Late Night of the new League of Ireland season, with Vinny Perth dialling in as co-host, getting your thoughts from t...

WATERFORD DRAW WITH SHELBOURNE: ‘A lot of nerves, first time playing together in a competitive game! | The League of Ireland is back!

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Stephen Doyle was in Waterford for the opening night of the League of Ireland as hosts Waterford FC drew 1-1 with Shelbourne. He spoke with Waterford’...

FINAL ONE STANDING: “United are set up for bigger games!’ | Man UTD vs Spurs| Man City vs Liverpool

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by Michael McCarthy and David Wilson for this week’s Final One Standing, looking ahead to an action-packed weekend of...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Shamrock Rovers and Dundalk off, but full steam ahead as the League of Ireland makes it's return

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Full preview of the opening night of the League of Ireland season, with every Premier Division fixture coveredLive commentary build-up to Waterford vs...

FINAL ONE STANDING: “If City are going to go on a run, it needs to be soon!’ | Man City vs Liverpool

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ger Gilroy is joined in studio by Michael McCarthy and David Wilson for this week’s Final One Standing, looking ahead to an action-packed weekend of...

LEAGUE OF IRELAND RETURNS | McClean's back! | Baller managers | Barry Murphy & Keith Treacy | Off The Ball

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Colm Boohig is joined this morning by Keith Treacy and Barry Murphy to  look ahead to the return of the League of Ireland tonight. You can listen...

WATERFORD PREVIEW: 'It is huge for us!' | Improving on 2025, goals for '26 and how the new players can help the Blues

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the return of the League of Ireland season on Friday, Waterford skipper Pádraig Amond and head coach Jon Daly joined Odhrán Johnson at the ...

JOHN CAULFIELD: 'It was obvious that we had to build a complete new team' | The 24/7 schedule of being a manager, and selling out home games

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the return of the League of Ireland season on Friday, Galway United manager John Caulfield joined Odhrán Johnson at the launch at Whelans.Th...

THE FOOTBALL SHOW: LOI PD Preview with Vinny Perth | Who can pip Rovers to the title? | Are Dundalk the real deal? | OFF THE BALL

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eoin Sheahan is joined in studio by Vinny Perth to preview the League of Ireland season with the first round of fixtures kicking off tomorrow as Shamr...

WILL FITZGERALD: 'We want to have a fast start this year!' | Sligo dreams ahead of 2026 and what's the best chipper in the town?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Ahead of the return of the League of Ireland season on Friday, Sligo Rovers skipper Will Fitzgerald joined Odhrán Johnson at the launch at Whelans.He...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Ireland the 'island team', Czechia boss Koubek on Irish football, Pep wants Guehi final appearance and Messi back to Newells?

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Czech camp ahead of next month's playoff with Ireland, plus Manchester City sec...

ST PAT’S VS BOHS: The League of Ireland is back! | Alan Reynolds, Stephen Kenny, Jamie Lennon & Jordan Flores

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Off The Ball’s Daniel Pitcher was in the Aviva on Wednesday as St Pat’s and Bohemians were promoting the start of the new League Of Ireland season...

BOHS SEASON PREVIEW: 'Our last year in Dalymount, we'd like to do something special... ' | Reynolds and Devoy on a big season in store for Bohemians

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Head coach Alan Reynolds, and midfield stalwart Dawson Devoy spoke to OTB's Ben Symes ahead of the new LOI season at Whelans in Dublin. On the agenda ...

THE LOI POD: Shamrock Rovers vs Dundalk | "What a Season Opener"! | "They Really Are Frightening"

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The League of Ireland Podcast is back! Stephen Doyle will be joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth throughout the season, with the help of some spe...

KEVIN DOHERTY: 'Everybody is happy, it is a good time of year... ' | Drogs ambitions for 2026 and getting back to Europe

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Drogheda United head coach Kevin Doherty spoke to Off The Ball's Ben Symes at the League of Ireland launch at Whelans ahead of the new season.After be...

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'Genocide in Palestine' - Pep speaks out, Parrott books semi-final spot, thousands of Ireland fans to miss out, and Merson incredulous on Chelsea showing

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of Arsenal's win over Chelsea, plus Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola speaks out on issues i...

The COYGIG Pod Ep 169 | Arsenal are champions of the world (kinda) | Transfer Deadline Day | Chelsea collapse vs. City

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It's been a dramatic couple of days of football as the transfer deadline day approached, Arsenal oversaw Corinthians in an entertaining inaugural wome...

Going to Europe or the UK, which pathway is best for Irish footballers? | Szmodics, Kenny and Moran get their moves, but what impact will that have on March's squad? | OUTSIDE THE BOX

03 Feb 2026

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Join Matthew Brennan, Ben Symes and David Wilson as they delve into the biggest stories this week in the world of Irish football.A full Irish EFL-focu...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Irish players on the move but some fail to come to fruition, Heimir on the pressure ahead of March, and Infantino on the Russian ban

03 Feb 2026

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Irish who made the moves on deadline day, plus Heimir Halgrimsson on the pressur...