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POLAND 2 - 3 IRELAND | Post-match reaction with Pearl Slattery | OFF THE BALL

14 Apr 2026

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Pearl Slattery and Eoin Sheahan are in studio to react to this evening's match between Poland and the Republic of Ireland for the FIFA Women's World C...

WARD, SHEVA & MURPHY: ‘This is possibly one of the most resilient groups I've ever worked with!'

14 Apr 2026

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Ben Symes was in Gdańsk for Ireland’s World Cup qualifier against Poland, as Carla Ward’s charges took home a 3-2 victory over their Polish count...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Ireland prepare for clash in Gdansk, Leeds pull closer to safety after United win, Liverpool need a famous night... | OFF THE BALL

14 Apr 2026

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from Gdansk ahead of this evening's qualifier as well as the Champions League.Carla Ward ...

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'City look irresistible' as Arsenal wobble, Spurs head for the drop and Ireland prepare for Poland

13 Apr 2026

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Premier League, plus Ireland are in Poland for a World Cup Qualifier.Manchester C...

"I turn up, I see football players" | In Her Boots in Fermoy FC | OTB x Aviva

13 Apr 2026

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In Episode 2 of Off The Ball's 'In Her Boots' campaign with Aviva Ireland, Rachel Sheehan travels to Fermoy FC in Cork to see how the FAI and Aviva 'I...

‘I think Man City will do it!’ | Chelsea 0-3 Man City | The Final Whistle | OFF THE BALL

12 Apr 2026

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Stephen Doyle & Keith Treacy bring you all of the reaction from Stamford Bridge as Manchester City pounced on Arsenal’s mistake in their loss to...

‘Spurs look like a relegation team…’ | Sunderland 1-0 Tottenham | The Final Whistle | OFF THE BALL

12 Apr 2026

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Richie McCormack & Brian Kerr bring you all of the reaction from The Stadium of Light as Spurs had their their survival hopes DENTED through defle...

THE LOI WRAP-UP: We have a new leader!, Sligo ends Bohs' unbeaten run & The weather takes hold | OFF THE BALL

11 Apr 2026

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On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action...

Rovers lay down a marker | “It’s important the defeat to Dundalk hasn’t knocked the confidence of anybody” | Stephen Bradley & Stephen Kenny

10 Apr 2026

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Jack Byrne's early goal was enough for champions Shamrock Rovers at Inchicore to end St Patrick's Athletic unbeaten home record and in the process kno...

LOI LATE NIGHT: ‘The early form of Bohs has dissipated!’ | Rovers go top| Shels’ struggling

10 Apr 2026

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Ben Symes and Shane Keegan are your hosts this week on League of Ireland Late Night, speaking directly to you, the LOI fans, after another night of Le...

INSIDE THE ODDS | ‘It’s not a straightforward game for Arsenal!’ | The two-horse title race

10 Apr 2026

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Mick McCarthy hosts our new Friday football slot, with Shane Hannon and David Wilson looking ahead to this weekend’s Premier League action!Inside Th...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Byrne and Forrester to battle along the banks of the Camac, full LOI look-ahead and Robbo to leave Liverpool

10 Apr 2026

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland with focus on tonight’s Dublin derby between St. Patrick’s Athlet...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 175 | Poland await in crucial World Cup qualifiers | Ward gives LOIW nod

10 Apr 2026

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Ireland are set to face Poland in their bid to qualify for the 2027 World Cup in Brazil.Kathleen McNamee is joined by Scarlett Herron to look at what ...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Slot's Liverpool machine continues to malfunction, Atleti scupper Barca dreams and Parrott and Omobamidele in Euro action

09 Apr 2026

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On Wednesday's Football Daily Phil Egan has the key stories from the Champions League and looks ahead to tonight's action in the Europa League.Liverpo...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Arteta's bomb squad, Slot under pressure in Paris and the death of a Romanian great

08 Apr 2026

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Champions League, the international game and the Premier League.Arsenal take a first...

THE LOI POD: Do Pats have the stomach for a title challenge? | Impressive weekend for Dundalk and Galway | Shels' struggles

08 Apr 2026

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Stephen Doyle is joined this week by the usual suspects, Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth, to look back at the Easter weekend fixtures in the League of ...

THE GREEN SCENE: Green shoots, positive vibes, the Moylan effect, and is there any benefit to Irish football when Manchester United and Leeds play at Croke Park?

07 Apr 2026

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Join Ben Symes, David Wilson and roving reporter Matthew Brennan on this week’s episode of the Green Scene, your one-stop shop for all things Irish ...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Dundalk topple Pats in the battle of the Kennys, 100-up for Burke, and United secure Maguire

07 Apr 2026

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Premier League and the Champions League.Dundalk defeated St. Pa...

In Her Boots takes Ballymackey FC | "Nice to know they know how to look out for us" | AVIVA x OTB

07 Apr 2026

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In Episode 1 of Off The Ball's 'In Her Boots' campaign with Aviva Ireland, Rachel Sheehan travels to Ballymackey Football Club in Tipperary to shine a...

THE LOI WRAP-UP: St Pats top table, Derry sink further & Rovers continue slow start | OFF THE BALL

04 Apr 2026

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On this week's edition of the LOI Wrap-Up, a new series highlighting all the action, reaction and storylines of the weekend's League of Ireland Action...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Ireland look to add to their striking depth, the shifting public mood around the national side, and how Andy Reid is trying to improve Irish football

02 Apr 2026

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan previews the day’s stories, including Ireland’s striker search, Euro 2028 ambitions, and controversy invol...

WOTS | Ep.45 | 'The Pressure of Penalties' | Sports Psychologists v Ex-Pro | OTB

02 Apr 2026

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Happy Thursday everyone! It's been a week since Ireland's World Cup dreams came to an end in Prague on penalties. This week, Eve and Rachel chat to Pe...

ANDY REID: ’This course only BENEFITS the LOI clubs too!’ | INSIDE a new elite TY football course… | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

02 Apr 2026

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OTB’s Matthew Brennan travelled out to Blanchardstown yesterday to chat with former Republic of Ireland midfielder Andy Reid & take in the first...

THE LOI POD: ‘There is just no balance…’ | The LOI is back with a huge double-header of games

01 Apr 2026

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Stephen Doyle was joined by Gareth McGlynn and Barry Murphy on this week’s episode of The LOI POD.The trio look forward to the return of domestic ac...

The end of a chapter but the dawn of a new exciting era | Coleman's influence | Irish identity | THE GREEN SCENE

01 Apr 2026

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So, there we have it folks, Ireland's dreams of going to the World Cup in 2026 are over, and it is ok to wallow collectively as we all try to process ...

Jerseys, Kits & Famous Players: Remembering our favourite football jerseys | OFF THE BALL

01 Apr 2026

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As Novibet, our new sponsor for all things Football sent us in a signed Santos (of Brasil) jersey to the office, Ger, Mick and David sat down to discu...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 174 | Carla Ward preps for a big international window | City cement their title hopes

01 Apr 2026

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Carla Ward announces her team for the Poland games in what was a massive weekend in the WSL as well.Scarlett Herron joins Kathleen McNamee to chat abo...

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'This chapter is closed... ' | The tin hat on Ireland's World Cup campaign | 'Milwaukee Messi' downs Italy

01 Apr 2026

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan rounds off all the international action as Ireland’s campaign ends with a 0-0 draw with North Macedonia at ...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Ireland prepare for the clash that nobody wanted with North Macedonia | And why Ireland can't be a possession-based team

31 Mar 2026

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest ahead of Ireland’s friendly against North Macedonia at the Aviva Stadium, with live...

CARLA WARD | Denise O'Sullivan returns | Aoibhe Brennan gets first call up! | WNT squad ahead of WCQs vs Poland

30 Mar 2026

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Carla Ward sits down with OTB's Ben Symes after she announced her squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifiers vs Poland. The Irish Women's Nation...

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'They travelled just to be amongst people... ' | Irish fans on the roads less taken | Brady joins the list of absentees | Ward names squad

30 Mar 2026

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from both men's and women's international camps from Abbottstown.First senior call-up for winger...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Utter devastation in Prague as Ireland's World Cup dream ends

27 Mar 2026

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On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you the fallout from Prague as Ireland's World Cup dream ends.Become a member and sign up at offthebal...

THE GREEN SCENE | The morning after… | Irish heartbreak in Prague

27 Mar 2026

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Ben Synes, Matthew Brennan and David Wilson are with you for a debrief and counselling session, after Ireland’s crushing defeat to Czech Republic in...

Irish Football reacts to penalties heartbreak | World Cup dream is over | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

27 Mar 2026

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Off The Ball Breakfast reacts to last night's heart-breaking loss to Czechia on penalties. Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon, Dara Smith-Naughton and Eve Conw...

IRELAND V CZECHIA W/ NICKY BYRNE | Off The Ball Breakfast

26 Mar 2026

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Westlife's & former Ireland underage footballer, Nicky Byrne, made a special appearance alongside Colm Boohig & Adrian Barry on Off The Ball B...

FOOTBALL DAILY: ' Fortuna' favours the brave, Ireland ready for a huge night in Prague to keep their World Cup dreams alive

26 Mar 2026

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the build-up ahead of a huge game between the Republic of Ireland and Czechia in Prague.Here fr...

THE McGLINCHEYS: 'You're born into it!' | Three generations of travelling support

25 Mar 2026

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Ben Symes sat down with three generations of Irish travelling supporters, the McGlinchey family, who have been supporting the Republic of Ireland acro...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Touchdown in Prague, Coleman and Hallgrimsson rally the troops, and Vale’s ready to be called upon

25 Mar 2026

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On Wednesday’s Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from Prague as Ireland continue preparations for the World Cup playoff with Czechia, plus t...

The Green Scene: Matthew's pilgrimage to Prague | "The excitement is palpable" | LIVE from Prague (and wherever Matthew is)

25 Mar 2026

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We are one day away from Ireland taking on Czechia in the World Cup qualifiers and our Green Scene hosts are live and on the ground in Prague, or almo...

PRAGUE PAPER REVIEW | With Czech-based Irish journalist Ian Willoughby | Eoin Sheahan & Stuey Byrne | Off The Ball

25 Mar 2026

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Eoin Sheahan and Stuey Byrne are joined by Irish journalist Ian Willoughby, who is based in the Czechia, to preview tomorrow's match and run through t...

GLENN WHELAN: 'Seamus is a leader of men!' | What do Ireland need to do win in Prague? | Ireland-Czechia preview | Duff and Andrews inspiration | Next-gen LOI

25 Mar 2026

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The Green Scene’s David Wilson was joined by former Ireland international Glenn Whelan as they looked ahead to Ireland’s huge World Cup playoff in...

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'A quiet confidence in the group growing together... ' | Ireland on the cusp of something special as thousands of fans begin their influx on Prague

24 Mar 2026

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On Tuesday's Football Daily Phil Egan brings you all the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp.Ireland continue preparations in World Cup playoffs ...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 173 | What makes a modern manager? | Sensational Shaw

24 Mar 2026

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There was plenty to discuss on this week's podcast between FIFA's new policy to bring more women into coaching positions, a brilliant weekend of actio...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Irish Rs are smiling, O'Shea on fitness concerns and OTB in Prague

23 Mar 2026

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Irish camp, plus a look back at yesterday's action in the EFL Cup final and the Premier...

"Spurs were a bit of a shambles all round" | Brian Kerr | The Sunday Kickback: Spurs v Forest

22 Mar 2026

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Brian Kerr and Stephen Doyle talk through yet another Tottenham Hotspur loss as they go down 3-0 at home to Nottingham Forest.The Sunday Kickback is o...

UNLOCKED - THE SUNDAY PAPER REVIEW | Are Ireland prepared for penalties? | OFF THE BALL

22 Mar 2026

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Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Nadine Doherty & Philip Lanigan - here they discuss the po...

‘We’ll take the draw and get out of here!’ | Dundalk draw with Bohs | ALAN REYNOLDS & CIARAN KILDUFF

20 Mar 2026

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Fresh from commentary duties, Off The Ball’s Stephen Doyle spoke with Bohemian boss Alan Reynolds and Dundalk manager Ciaran Kilduff following the t...

LOI LATE NIGHT: ‘Where do you go from there?’ | A few allegedly’s on tonight’s show

20 Mar 2026

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Ben Symes and Shane Keegan are back this week for League of Ireland Late Night, taking your thoughts on the best league in the world! With a few alleg...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Heimir's call for cool heads, Parrott's night in Prague, and Bohs and Dundalk clash at Dalymount Park

20 Mar 2026

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

Final One Standing “They are expected to win this Premier League!” | Can Arsenal win the quadruple?

20 Mar 2026

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 On this weeks episode of Final One Standing, Ger Gilroy, Shane Hannon, David Wilson and Lee Phelps from William Hill try to predict the future o...

Final One Standing: "Spurs vs Forest could go either way" | Will Man United win away? | Carabao Cup Final

20 Mar 2026

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 On this weeks episode of Final One Standing, Ger Gilroy, Shane Hannon and David Wilson try to predict the future of this weekends fixtures, incl...

DAVE HANNIGAN: ‘I don’t think we’ll ever know the real Roy Keane’ | We need to talk about Roy

19 Mar 2026

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Author of ‘We need to talk about Roy’, Dave Hannigan joins Eoin Sheahan to discuss the ‘Keane-ification’ of modern Ireland and football across...

Heimir signs for 2028, the men of Prague are named, but no room for McGoldrick | THE GREEN SCENE

19 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 ...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Hallgrimsson announces squad, Liverpool progress while Newcastle & Spurs crash out, Gary Neville on United & Europa League action

19 Mar 2026

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Republic of Ireland squad, Champions League and the Europa League.Heimir Hallgrimsson...

Word On The Street | Ep.44 | "I just love drop goals!" | Moments v Trophies | Irish winning mentality | OTB

19 Mar 2026

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Happy Thursday folks, and welcome back to Word On The Street! We're in between one of the best Six Nations tournaments ever and the beginning of the F...

HEIMIR HALLGRÍMSSON: “This will be the biggest game a lot of these players have played in an Ireland shirt” | Ireland vs Czechia

19 Mar 2026

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Our own Ben Symes sat down with Republic of Ireland manager Heimir Hallgrímsson as he announced his squad for the upcoming World Cup playoff vs Czech...

GARY NEVILLE: Roy Keane’s magic, Carrick as MUFC boss & a venture into politics? | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

19 Mar 2026

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Manchester United LEGEND Gary Neville joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig ahead of The Overlap’s LIVE show in Dublin next week!The lads chat through ...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Senegal stripped of AFCON, City & Chelsea out of UCL, Eze's super strike & Parrott to Milan? | OFF THE BALL

18 Mar 2026

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the news from the Champions League, the Premier League and the international game. Senega...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 172 | LOIW returns with big results | Chelsea find their groove

18 Mar 2026

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It was a busy weekend as Chelsea claimed the League Cup, both Merseyside teams got big wins and (most importantly we might say in COYGIG Towers) the l...

THE LOI POD: ‘I think the league is there to be won… ‘ | Can Bohs break the Rovers stranglehold? | Have Derry turned a corner? | Shels injury woe

18 Mar 2026

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Ben Symes stepped into the hosting seat this week in the absence of Stephen Doyle, and he was joined by Gareth McGlynn and Vinny Perth to dive into a ...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Bumper Monday night of LOI action, United's UCL push improves as Liverpool and Villa falter, and Madrid receive welcome injury boost

16 Mar 2026

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On Monday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, Premier League and the international game.Preview of Monday’s L...

‘That man again… Richarlison!’ | Liverpool 1-1 Tottenham | The Sunday Kickback | OFF THE BALL

15 Mar 2026

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Phil Egan & Eoin Doyle bring you all of the reaction from Anfield as Spurs boosted their survival hopes with a late Richarlison equaliser rescuing...

‘Bruno Fernandes took over that game!’ | Man Utd 3-1 Aston Villa | The Sunday Kickback | OFF THE BALL

15 Mar 2026

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Stephen Doyle & Vinny Perth are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from Old Trafford as goals from Casemiro, Matheus Cunha & Benjamin Se...

LOI LATE NIGHT: ‘Nobody’s going to steamroll Galway this season!’ | James McClean under fire | Shels’ injury crisis

13 Mar 2026

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Shane Keegan and Barry Murphy are your hosts this week on League of Ireland Late Night, speaking directly to you, the LOI fans, after another night of...

ST PAT’S THRASH DROGHEDA: ‘Our feet are firmly on the ground!’ | STEPHEN KENNY & KEVIN DOHERTY

13 Mar 2026

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Off The Ball’s Phil Egan was in Richmond Park as St Patrick’s Athletic came from 1-0 down at half time to thrash Drogheda 4-1 at full time. Phil s...

FOS “It looks like one way traffic!” | Will City and Arsenal both win? | is this a top 4 decider

13 Mar 2026

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Ger Gilroy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are back for another episode of Final One Standing where they try to predict the future and pick the winn...

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'I would reconsider it... ' McGoldrick on a potential Ireland recall | Can Bohs and Pats maintain their good form? | Liverpool injury boost

13 Mar 2026

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On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you news from the League of Ireland, the Irish international side and the Premier League.Preview of to...

FOS "It's as bad as I've seen" | The market for a new Spurs manager | Does Everton have a chance?

13 Mar 2026

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Ger Gilroy, David Wilson and Matthew Brennan are back for another episode of Final One Standing where they try to predict the future and pick the winn...

'We have the first-season-syndrome out of the way' | Waterford look to build on last year | South-east derby up first | Gary Hunt and Maeve Williams

12 Mar 2026

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Waterford FC manager head coach Gary Hunt, and goalkeeper Maeve Williams sat down with Beat102103's Odhrán Johnson ahead of the new Women's League of...

'We have made some great additions to the team' | Wexford lay out their ambitions ahead of the season | Jess Lawton and Ciara Rossiter

12 Mar 2026

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Wexford FC assistant manager Jess Lawton, and captain Ciara Rossiter sat down with Beat102103's Odhrám Johnson ahead of the advent of the new Women's...

PHIL TRILL: 'We are coming of age now... ' | Galway's new era | Challenging for the title

12 Mar 2026

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Galway United women's manager Phill Trill joined Stephen Doyle at the launch of the League of Ireland's Women's Premier Division which begins this wee...

STEPHEN KENNY & BARRY BAGGLEY: “Bohs away and Rovers away, glad to get them out of the way” | Could McGoldrick get a recall for Ireland?

12 Mar 2026

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OTB’s Ben Symes chats to Pats manager Stephen Kenny and midfielder Barry Baggley ahead of their game against Drogheda on Friday night.This week's li...

PEARL SLATTERY: 'A new year, a new campaign, and new opportunities... ' | Aiming to go one better this season and knock Athlone off their perch

12 Mar 2026

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Shelbourne captain Pearl Slattery spoke to our own Stephen Doyle at the launch of the Women's League of Ireland Premier Division ahead of the new seas...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 171 | Positives aplenty despite defeat | The importance of an U23s Irish side

12 Mar 2026

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Ireland may have walked away with no points but the scoreline doesn't tell the full story of this international window. Kathleen McNamee is joined by ...

FOOTBALL DAILY: English clubs crocked in Europe, Keane's Europa dream, and O'Dowda and McGoldrick back for Ireland?

12 Mar 2026

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout from last night's Champions League action, a look ahead to the Irish involvement to...

THE LOI POD: 'Now we are seeing a Stephen Kenny team!' | A Pats title charge? | Derry problems persist | Drogs to bounce back?

11 Mar 2026

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Stephen Doyle was joined by Gareth McGlynn and Ben Symes to dive into a huge week of League Of Ireland actionThe trio review previous weekend's action...

EMMA HANSBERRY: 'There isn't much of a chance to rest... ' | Sligo Rovers bringing an edge to the 2026 season | Setting examples | Blending youth and experience

11 Mar 2026

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Sligo Rovers women's captain Emma Hansberry joined Stephen Doyle at the League of Ireland launch a few weeks ago ahead of the new Women's Premier Divi...

FOOTBALL DAILY: 'He has to go!' Tudor time ticking following 'keeper nightmare, Club World Cup final rematch and why is football so important in Iran?

11 Mar 2026

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news from the Champions League, the international game and why football is so important in modern-...

ALAN MURPHY: 'It is a huge opportunity!' | Bohs new era | Going to the next level

11 Mar 2026

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Bohemians Women's Team head coach Alan Murphy sat down with Ben Symes a couple of weeks ago at the League of Ireland launch, ahead of the new season ...

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

10 Mar 2026

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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...

DAVID COURELL: 'It is a new chapter for Irish football... ' | Launch of FAI strategy plan | Player pathways and aligned calendar | Israeli fans in Dublin

10 Mar 2026

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FAI CEO David Courell sat down with OTB's David Wilson to speak about the new FAI strategy plan for 2026-29, the Player Pathway Plan, the Aligned Cale...

FOOTBALL DAILY: FAI strategy plan launched, Ireland lag behind, the Israel question, and Shels and Rovers thriller in Tolka

10 Mar 2026

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the FAI Strategy plan, the pathways plan, action in the League of Ireland, the FA Cup and a ...

SHELBOURNE 2 - 2 SHAMROCK ROVERS | Stephen Bradley | Joey O'Brien | OFF THE BALL

10 Mar 2026

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Ben Symes chats to Shamrock Rovers manager Stephen Bradley and Shelbourne manager Joey O'Brien after the sides draw 2-2 in tonight's derby gameThe Lea...

FOOTBALL DAILY: Rovers and Shels to meet in a fiery Dublin derby, Ferguson surgery, O'Neill on Celtic resolve, and Andrews' FA Cup dreams

09 Mar 2026

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you news of the League of Ireland, the FA Cup and the international game.League of Ireland focus – Sham...

SLIDING DOORS: How Alfredo Di Stéfano nearly joined Barcelona and altered the European Football landscape as we know it

09 Mar 2026

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

ATHLONE TOWN WIN THE PRESIDENT’S CUP: ‘The Scheriff’s back in town!’

08 Mar 2026

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Off The Ball’s Ben Symes was in Athlone Town Stadium for the President’s Cup final, as Athlone Town earned their first piece of silverware of the ...

REACTION FROM UTRECHT: Ireland suffer second defeat of WC 2027 Qualifying Campaign | Netherlands 2-1 Republic of Ireland | OFF THE BALL

08 Mar 2026

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OTB's Kathleen McNamee caught up with 3 of the Republic of Ireland WNT's stars following a heartbreaking defeat to The Netherlands in Utrecht on Satur...

Netherlands 2-1 Ireland | Reaction with Kathleen McNamee

08 Mar 2026

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Kathleen McNamee provides reaction to Ireland's defeat away to the Netherlands last night.With thanks to Cadbury's.

Netherlands vs Republic of Ireland Preview: Live from Utrecht | 2027 WC Qualifiers | OFF THE BALL

07 Mar 2026

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John Duggan is joined on the line by Kathleen McNamee live from Utrecht as she previews tonight's 2027 World Cup Qualifier between The Netherlands and...

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

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...