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BARRY MURPHY | "Relight my fire!" | What are Rovers' priorities? | Pressure time | Off The Ball

31 Oct 2025

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Colm BOO-hig and Shane Hannonwe'en, are joined by Keith Trick-or-Treacy and Barry Muahahaurphy this Halloween to talk about the final day of fixtures ...

THE KICK OFF | From Celebrating With Sir Alex To Football Tribalism: Dave Moore On Life As A United Fan

30 Oct 2025

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In this episode of The Kick Off, Cathal is joined by Today FM presenter Dave Moore.Dave opens up about his lifelong love for Manchester United and sha...

THE LOI POD | Shamrock Rovers are champions again! | Battle for Europe | Off The Ball

30 Oct 2025

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Stephen Doyle is joined as usual by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn for this week's League of Ireland Pod, after Rovers secured their 22nd league title...

WOTS | Ep. 24: "Spite can be incredibly powerful" | Crowley vs Prendergast | Sporting Rivalries

30 Oct 2025

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It's match-week for the Irish Rugby team in Chicago and Jack Crowley will start in that number 10 jersey, another twist in the rivalry between himself...

SHAMROCK ROVERS CHAMPIONS AGAIN: 'I believe that this team will go down as one of the greatest teams... ' - Bradley and Lopes on becoming League winners again

30 Oct 2025

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Jonathan Higgins chats to Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley and captain Pico Lopes in the aftermath of their 1-0 win at home to Galway United...

FOOTBALL DAILY | 'These players are a special group...' Bradley on Rovers becoming champions again, Ferguson an Ireland doubt, Slot machine malfunctioning, and Maradona at 65

30 Oct 2025

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan is back to bring you all the latest as Shamrock Rovers finally guaranteed their 22nd League of Ireland title.S...

FOOTBALL DAILY | Larkin on the mark as McCabe makes a century, Rovers on the brink yet again, and do the Old Lady have their new man?

29 Oct 2025

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you all the latest as Ireland confirmed their spot in Nations League A plus Shamrock Rovers can fin...

JULIE-ANN RUSSELL & KATHLEEN MCNAMEE: ‘She is one of the very best win the world!’ | Belgium 2(4) - 1(5) Ireland REACTION | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

29 Oct 2025

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Former Republic of Ireland international Julie-Ann Russell joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the line - alongside OTB’s Kathleen McNamee - the m...

BELGIUM V IRELAND | Late drama for the girls in green! | Ciara Grant | Off The Ball

28 Oct 2025

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Ciara Grant joins Will O'Callaghan this evening to react to the Girls in Green, who win 5-4 on aggregate over Belgium, despite losing on the night.&nb...

FOOTBALL DAILY | Ange in the frame for a Hoops return, McCabe's centenary cap and Andrews targets an EFL Cup quarter-final

28 Oct 2025

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Matthew Brennan brings you all the latest as Celtic rocked by the news of Brendan Rodgers' departure but who is up next?A...

SUNDAY KICKBACK: "‘A lot to like about Spurs" | Salah Redundant For Liverpool? | Keith Treacy

26 Oct 2025

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Stephen Doyle sits down with Keith Treacy after an impressive performance from Tottenham gets them a 3 - 0 win away against Everton. They also touch ...

THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: ’1-0 to the Arsenal… it’s back in fashion!’ | Arsenal 1-0 Crystal Palace | OFF THE BALL

26 Oct 2025

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Phil Egan & Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from The Emirates as Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal entertained Crystal Palace in a ...

'I've plenty of Shels jerseys, might stick one on!' | Galway survival, Drogheda's European dream

24 Oct 2025

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Jonathan Higgins chats to Kevin Doherty of Drogheda United, John Caulfield and Patrick Hickey of Galway United, following a 1-1 draw between the sides...

FOOTBALL DAILY | Bradley and Riera row rumbles on, Drogs chase a Euro spot, Dyche gets a first win and McCabe ready for Belgian test

24 Oct 2025

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On Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the fallout as Shamrock Rovers suffer a Europa Conference League defeat to NK Celje, whilst Shelb...

Final One Standing: Could Mick Be The Final One Standing? | Trouble for West Ham | A Manc At Heart

24 Oct 2025

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The OTB Final One Standing league is down to the final few and Off The Ball's own Mick McCarthy is one of them. Can he make it to the end? Stay tuned....

IRELAND v BELGIUM | McCabe's best position | Rating Ward's reign | Belgium's talent | Off The Ball

24 Oct 2025

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Former Republic of Ireland women's manager Sue Ronan and Off The Ball's own Kathleen McNamee join Colm and Keith this morning to look ahead to Ireland...

FOOTBALL DAILY | Battle lines drawn as Bradley and Riera meet again, O'Brien's Shels on the hunt for points in Macedonia and Dyche back in fashion

23 Oct 2025

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as we build up to our live Europa Conference League commentary between Shamrock Rove...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 161 | What is Ireland's legacy heading into Belgium playoffs?

23 Oct 2025

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Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and Scarlett Herron to look ahead to Ireland's important Nations League playoffs against Belgium. Can Irela...

TALLAGHT STADIUM: BEHIND THE SCENES | "The jewel in the crown" | Nicola Coffey | Off The Ball

23 Oct 2025

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Nicola Coffey has been stadium manager at Shamrock Rovers' home of Tallaght Stadium for 16 years. She recently sat down with Off The Ball's Rachel She...

LOI Legends Owen Heary & Barry Murphy's You Had To Be There | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

23 Oct 2025

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Former Shelbourne and Bohemians Captain/Manager Owen Heary and former Shamrock Rovers and St Patrick's Athletic Goalkeeper Barry Murphy joins Ger Gilr...

OWEN HEARY & BARRY MURPHY "I think they will get beaten tonight" | LOI in Europe | OFF THE BALL

23 Oct 2025

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Former Shelbourne and Bohemian Player/Manager Owen Heary and former Shamrock Rovers and St Patricks Athletic Goalkeeper Barry Murphy joins Ger Gilroy ...

Football Daily | 'Four'-midable Arsenal, Pep's City-slickers, Howe-ay the lads and Ziu back on Ireland duty

22 Oct 2025

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Arsenal, Manchester City and Newcastle United all record wins in the UEFA Champi...

THE LOI POD | "Take the league by the scruff of the neck!" | Can Cork surprise us? | Fight for Europe | Off The Ball

22 Oct 2025

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Join Stephen Doyle, Gareth McGlynn, and Vinny Perth as they delve into the week's biggest League of Ireland stories, including the battle for the Euro...

FOOTBALL DAILY | Bohs and Pats Euro push, Andrews gets an away win, Mourinho pays tribute to Robson, and Finn back in the Ireland squad

21 Oct 2025

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as St. Patricks Athletic and Bohemians hunt a European place takes a hit in a nil-all...

CHLOE SINGLETON | "I don't want to have regrets" | Recovery from injury | Winning the double | Off The Ball

20 Oct 2025

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Athlone Town's Chloe Singleton speaks to Eoin Sheahan about her recovery from a horror injury, and helping Athlone win an historic double yesterday in...

FOOTBALL DAILY | Salah to be benched says Carra, Amorim's Maguire tribute, Dyche in the door at Forest, and Athlone make theirs a double

20 Oct 2025

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you all the latest as Manchester United celebrate an Anfield win, whilst here at home St. Patricks Athle...

THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: “It was like a basketball match” | Liverpool 1-2 Manchester United | OFF THE BALL

19 Oct 2025

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Stephen Doyle and Keith Treacy are here to give their post-match thoughts on the most enthralling match of today where Manchester United beat Liverpoo...

FAI CUP FINAL | Athlone Town are Champions | Hat-trick hero Kelly Brady, Nick Giannotti and John Sullivan | OTB Football

19 Oct 2025

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Ben Symes speaks to Athlone Town player Kelly Brady, manager John Sullivan and owner Nick Giannotti after they beat Bohemians 3-2 in the FAI Cup Final...

THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: "Tottenham will be disappointed" | Tottenham 1-2 Aston Villa | OFF THE BALL

19 Oct 2025

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Phil Egan and Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you the reaction from the exciting encounter between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa in North London f...

SATURDAY PANEL: Shamrock Rovers success over the years | Ronan Finn, Barry Murphy & John Coady

18 Oct 2025

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This week’s Saturday Panel is focused on the champions elect in the SSE Airtricity League Premier Division, Shamrock Rovers. John Duggan is joi...

LOI Late Night: Shels chase down Europe | Relegation Battle heats up | When will Shamrock Rovers win the league?

17 Oct 2025

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Ben Symes, Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward are here for League of Ireland late night after a huge night of LOI action with just 2 weeks left in the seaso...

Final One Standing: The Premier League is Back! | Ange Postecoglou Rant?!?!

17 Oct 2025

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Eoin Sheahan was joined by Michael McCarthy and David Wilson for this week's Final One Standing, where they try and predict the future and pick the wi...

Football Daily | Rovers champions in waiting, Slot's Liverpool injury worries, Palmer crocked and Newcastle's Wissa on the comeback trail

17 Oct 2025

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On 's Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a look ahead to tonight's live commentary game between St. Patricks Athletic versus Shamrock Rover...

THE KICK OFF | An Irish Eagle, Showdown In Anfield And Why Don't Great Players Always Make Good Managers?

16 Oct 2025

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Cathal is joined by OTB’s Colm Boohig to preview this weekend’s Premier League fixtures.The lads dive into the Liverpool–United rivalry — is i...

WOTS | Ep. 22: "Maybe we like the misery" | Irish Football Fans Have Their Say | Off The Ball

16 Oct 2025

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'Word On The Street' this week is that Irish football fans are disappointed in their National team... yet again! But why do they keep packing out th...

THE LOI Pod | “We are SO back!” | Melia’s ceiling | LOI at the World Cup! | OTB

16 Oct 2025

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The League of Ireland Pod is back! Join Stevo, Gareth and Vinny as they talk through the biggest stories in Irish football right now, including Melia'...

Football Daily | Tuchel's Bellingham talks, Rangers' manager search, Ward's eye on the LOI and a tribute to an Irish legend

16 Oct 2025

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you the latest from the world of football, as the Thomas Tuchel - Jude Bellingham row rumbles on, a...

THE MAKING OF A WILD MAN | Keith Treacy | Back to Belvedere | Colm Boohig | Off The Ball

16 Oct 2025

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Belvedere Football Club has produced 239 players that have represented Ireland at all age groups, with 16 full internationals. Former Ireland internat...

Football Show | "Who was your favourite retirement!?" | WNT Squad Announced | FAI Cup Final

15 Oct 2025

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#COYGIG host, Kathleen McNamee, is in with Eoin to break down Carla Ward's latest Ireland Women's National Team squad, which was announced today ahead...

FOOTBALL DAILY | 'It was the most important thing to get three points...' - Hallgrimsson papers over the cracks, and how can Ireland get results against Portugal and Hungary?

15 Oct 2025

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from last night's Republic of Ireland 1-0 win over Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 160 | Emotional scenes as Captain Karen retires | International window beckons

15 Oct 2025

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It was a big day in The COYGIG Pod towers as Captain Karen Duggan put on her football boots for the last time at the weekend. She joins Kathleen McNam...

Rachael Kelly & Alban Hysa: ‘There’s no group I’d rather be the underdog with’ | Bohemians FC FAI Cup Preview

15 Oct 2025

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Bohemians FC goalkeeper and captain Rachael Kelly and manager Alban Hysa chat to our own Ben Symes at Tallaght Stadium ahead of the Women’s FAI Cup ...

Kelly Brady & John Sullivan: ’This is everything we could’ve asked for’ | Athlone Town FAI Cup Preview

15 Oct 2025

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Athlone Town’s star striker Kelly Brady and new Head Coach chat to our own Ben Symes at Tallaght Stadium ahead of the Women’s FAI Cup Final vs Boh...

FOOTBALL DAILY | 'I hate losing... ' - Collins on a losing run, Heimir to face the music with Armenia in town, Campbell retires and Pico is off to the USA

14 Oct 2025

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as they take on Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in ...

Football Daily | 'A s****y performance and win' - Hallgrimsson wants nothing other than three points against Armenia, Scotland take one step closer, and a huge night for Northern Ireland

13 Oct 2025

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland squad as they take on Armenia in the World Cup Qualifiers in ...

BRADLEY + O'BRIEN | Rovers' title celebrations on hold as Shels steal Tallaght thunder

10 Oct 2025

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Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley, and Shelbourne boss Joey O'Brien speak to Off The Ball's Jonathan Higgins in the aftermath of Shels 0-1 wi...

FOOTBALL DAILY | Rovers' final title tilt, Ferguson fit for Portugal clash, the power of the O'Brien long throw, and Tuchel fumes over England fans

10 Oct 2025

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On 's Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland in Lisbon as Evan Ferguson declares himself fit to play ag...

THE LOI POD | "Best button is the mute button!" | Mega scenes in Cork | Budget reaction | Off The Ball

09 Oct 2025

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Stevo is joined as always by Vinny Perth and Gareth McGlynn to look back on the recent European fixtures for Shamrock Rovers and Shelbourne, as well a...

THE KICK OFF | Iconic Post-Match Manager Meltdowns & Cherries in Meath

09 Oct 2025

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Cathal is joined once again by OTB’s Colm Boohig for this episode of The Kick Off.With the Premier League on pause for the international break, the ...

Football Daily | 'A much more Irish performance... ' needed as O'Shea looks to move from the Armenian embarrassment, Derry City kick up a funding fuss and Boca Juniors mourn a legend

09 Oct 2025

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as John O'Shea calls for a more Irish performance, whi...

Football Daily | 'I don't get enough credit for my technical ability... ' Molumby bites back, O'Shea's Ireland update and academy funding gets the government green light

08 Oct 2025

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as Jayson Molumby says he can bring something differe...

DANIEL LAMBERT: ‘Investment in The League of Ireland will deliver for the state!’ | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

08 Oct 2025

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Bohemians Chief Operating Officer Daniel Lambert joins Ger & Colm on the line to react to yesterday’s Budget announcement & discuss what the...

PATRICK O’DONOVAN: ‘‘Without the government, there wouldn’t be able to be an FAI’ | OFF THE BALL

07 Oct 2025

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Minister for Sport TD Patrick O’Donovan joins Eoin Sheahan on Budget Day 2025 to recap everything sport related inside the budget.

WILL CLARKE | "A momentous day" | LOI budget funding | New jobs created | Off The Ball

07 Oct 2025

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League of Ireland Academy Development Manager Will Clarke joins Eoin Sheahan this evening to look at Budget 2026, where League of Ireland academies wi...

Football Daily | The return of the Parrott, Ferguson's fitness concerns, Rooney backs Amorim and is Stevie G going back to Rangers?

07 Oct 2025

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as Troy Parrott says he is doing everything he can to b...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 159 | United finally get (some) success vs. Chelsea | Arsenal woes worsen

07 Oct 2025

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Have Arsenal blown their season in October? Could Marc Skinner finally be coming good for Man United? Kathleen McNamee and Karen Duggan discuss this a...

BONUS: "That's All We Have... 24 Hours" | Olympic Silver Medallist Kenneth Egan On Being 15 Years Sober | Movember

06 Oct 2025

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Eoin Sheahan was joined by boxer Kenneth Egan, best known for winning a silver medal in the final of the 81 kg, Light-Heavyweight boxing final at the ...

Football Daily | Rovers chase a double but the champagne is put on ice, Ferguson's fitness worries, Ange set for Forest talks and Rangers finally sack Martin

06 Oct 2025

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from last night's FAI Cup semi final between Shamrock Rovers and Kerry FC, plus all of yes...

VINNY PERTH: "You've got to let people dream" | FAI CUP & PREMIER LEAGUE REVIEW | OFF THE BALL

06 Oct 2025

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Vinny Perth joins Ger Gilroy and Colm Boohig to review all the weekend's football action which saw Cork City shock St Patrick's Athletic to book their...

‘It’s a red card, everyone knows it - you know it! | Shamrock Rovers defeat Kerry to reach cup final

05 Oct 2025

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Reaction from Tallaght Stadium where Stephen Bradley and Colin Healy speak to Ben Symes after Rovers' 6-1 win to reach the FAI Cup Final.LOI with Rock...

THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: ’I can’t see them going beyond Liverpool or Arsenal…’ | Brentford 0-1 Manchester City | OFF THE BALL

05 Oct 2025

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Richie McCormack & Keith Treacy are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from The Gtech Community Stadium as Keith Andrews’ Brentford entert...

THE SUNDAY KICKBACK | "An edgy time for him" | Newcastle 2 - 0 Nottm Forest | Ange On The Rocks?

05 Oct 2025

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Stephen Doyle and Brian Kerr are in studio for today's 'Sunday Kickback' after their LIVE commentary of Newcastle United's 2 - 0 win over Postecoglou'...

Football Daily | Storm Amy lays waste to some domestic fixtures, Kenny's 1000th game, Ferguson draws yet another blank and Liverpool suffer Alisson blow

03 Oct 2025

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On Friday's Football Daily, David Wilson brings you the latest from last night's European games, a look ahead to the FAI Cup semi final between Cork ...

Owen Heary & Barry Murphy: "They let Hacken off the hook last night" | Shels, Rovers in Europe, FAI Cup Semis | OFF THE BALL

03 Oct 2025

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Former Shelbourne Captain Owen Heary and former Shamrock Rovers Goalkeeper Barry Murphy join Colm Boohig and Keith Treacy to discuss last night's Euro...

Final One Standing: Down to the top 10! | Forest fans turn on Ange | "Amorim is a dead man walking"

03 Oct 2025

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Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy and David Wilson try and predict the future as we get down to the final 10 in Final One Standing.Final One Standing on Off...

Liverpool Stumble, Managers Shuffle, And An Irish Hammer Puts Faith In Nuno

02 Oct 2025

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Cathal is joined once again by OTB’s Colm Boohig to preview this weekend’s fixtures. The lads dive into Liverpool’s recent stumble, United’s o...

Kayleigh Shine & Kelly Brady: Athlone Town are Women’s LOI Premier Division Champions!

02 Oct 2025

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Kayleigh Shine and Kelly Brady of Athlone Town join Eoin Sheahan the day after they won the Women’s League of Ireland title with a 4-0 victory over ...

Football Daily | Heimir recalls 7 players including Coleman, Parrott and Egan for WC Qualifiers, Shelbourne and Shamrock Rovers begin European odysseys, and Celtic fans protest

02 Oct 2025

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest from the Republic of Ireland camp as Heimir Hallgrimsson recalls seven players.Hallgrim...

Word On The Street | Ep.20: Nightmare in New York | Ryder Cup abuse | Alcohol at the GAA? | Off The Ball

02 Oct 2025

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Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to another episode of Word On The Street, where this week we're looking at toxic fan culture in light of the chaotic ...

THE LOI POD | Dublin derby reaction | 1000th match for Kenny | Off The Ball

01 Oct 2025

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For this week's League of Ireland Pod, Stevo, Gareth, and Vinny look back on the most recent round of fixtures, which included an electric Dublin derb...

Football Daily | Slot fears for Alisson injury, Arteta targets trophy success, and Troy Parrott's injury boost ahead of the Ireland squad announcement

01 Oct 2025

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from a big night in the UEFA Champions League plus is Troy Parrott going to be includ...

Fiacre Kelleher and Seani Maguire: 'Opportunities like this don't come around too often... ' | Fan protests in the background as Cork City try to recreate memories of 2016

30 Sep 2025

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Cork City defender Fiacre Kelleher, and striker Seani Maguire speaks to RedFM's Ruairi O'Hagan ahead of City's FAI Cup semi final meeting with St. Pat...

Stephen Kenny and Joe Redmond: 'If you stand still, you get left behind... ' | Kenny approaches 1000th game in club management as Pats chase FAI Cup final berth

30 Sep 2025

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St. Patricks Athletic head coach Stephen Kenny, and captain Joe Redmond speaks to our own David Wilson ahead of St. Pats FAI Cup semi final meeting wi...

Stephen Bradley and Daniel Cleary: 'We want to be playing big games in the second part of the season... ' | Rovers target a double as European football takes centre-stage once again

30 Sep 2025

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Shamrock Rovers head coach Stephen Bradley, and defender Daniel Cleary speaks to our own David Wilson ahead of Shamrock Rovers' clash with Sparta Prag...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 158 | Arsenal falter as United drive on | Athlone close in on title

30 Sep 2025

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It's only four rounds into the season but should Arsenal fans be concerned after dropping more points? Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Duggan and ...

Football Daily | Jose's back at the Bridge, Liverpool's ropey defensive worries, Bradley's Rovers at the business end, and is it goodbye to an iconic footballing Mecca?

30 Sep 2025

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the build-up to a big night in the UEFA Champions League plus Shamrock Rovers' have their eyes on t...

Football Daily | Arteta's Arsenal win big in Newcastle, Coleman feels the Waterford blues, Roma join Milan and Napoli at the top, and 50 athletes call for Israel ban

29 Sep 2025

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest as Arsenal snatched a late win against Newcastle United, and a look ahead to tonight's ga...

Meet the Irishman behind a sports data company powering the world's best leagues | Stephen Smith on Off The Ball Breakfast

29 Sep 2025

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Stephen Smith has taken an interesting road to reach the forefront of data and analytics in some of the world's biggest sporting competitions. Worki...

THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: "It will have a huge galvanizing factor" | Newcastle 1-2 Arsenal | OFF THE BALL

28 Sep 2025

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Stephen Doyle and Vinnie Perth are on hand to bring you the reaction from the thrilling encounter between Newcastle and Arsenal at St James Park in ou...

Villa's First Win | Are Fulham Short a Striker? | The Sunday Kickback | Off the Ball

28 Sep 2025

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Richie McCormack and Keith Treacy review Premier League action from Villa Park as Unai Emery and Aston Villa picked up their first win of the Premier ...

LOI Late Night: Rovers one step closer to the title | Shels beat Waterford in fiery encounter

26 Sep 2025

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Ben Symes, Shane Keegan and Johnny Ward are here for LOI Late Night after yet another dramatic evening of League of Ireland football.LOI on OTB is wit...

OTB's Big Match Preview - Premier League week 6

26 Sep 2025

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Welcome to another of this season's Off The Ball Big Match previews. Every week, Stephen Doyle, or another member of team OTB will mark your card for ...

FOOTBALL DAILY | Bradley & Byrne on Dublin derby, UEFA favours Israeli expulsion

26 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In Friday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you a full preview of tonight's League of Ireland action, which includes Off The Ball's live game at Tall...

Final One Standing: Long throws are back! | Arsenal takes the handbrake off | Have Liverpool already won the league?

26 Sep 2025

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Will O'Callaghan was joined by Kathleen McNamee and David Wilson for this weeks Final One Standing where they try and predict the future and pick the ...

Zack Elbouzedi: 'It is a big deal for the club... ' | St. Patrick's Athletic chase FAI Cup success but won't be taking their eye off the ball

25 Sep 2025

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Zack Elbouzedi speaks to our own Cillian Horan ahead of St. Patrick's Athletic's meeting with Sligo Rovers on Saturday night. St. Pats are still in th...

Harry Wood: 'It is something that I will remember forever... ' | Shels chase a return to Europe ahead of Waterford visit

25 Sep 2025

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Harry Wood speaks to our own Cillian Horan ahead of Shelbourne's clash with Waterford on Friday night. Shels are currently in sixth position and need ...

THE LEAGUE OF IRELAND POD : Shamrock Rovers vs Bohemians Showdown | "It's Dublin Derby Time"

25 Sep 2025

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Nathan Murphy was joined by Johnny Dunleavy and Vinny Perth as we gear up to the massive Dublin derby between Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians. The ...

Cian Byrne: 'All the lads know how much this game means to the fans...' | Bohemians' Byrne on derby clash with Shamrock Rovers

25 Sep 2025

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Cian Byrne speaks to our own Cillian Horan ahead of our live commentary game of Bohemians' derby clash with Shamrock Rovers, a game which Bohs need to...

Football Daily | Celtic's good start in Belgrade, Keane's Ferencvaros turnover, Saliba signs new deal and Rooney's alcohol struggles

25 Sep 2025

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On Thursday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from last night's action in Europe plus the EFL Cup action.Brendan Rodgers pleased wit...

Stephen Bradley: 'We will do everything possible to try and win the game...' | Rovers war-cry on the cusp of their 22nd title as Bohs come to town

25 Sep 2025

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Stephen Bradley speaks to our own Nathan Murphy ahead of our live commentary game of Shamrock Rovers' derby clash with Bohemians, a game which Rovers ...

Homeless World Cup | "Walking the streets of Ireland homeless... to Norway representing your country"

24 Sep 2025

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Scott O’Brien and Emma Brennan are in studio with Eoin to talk about representing Ireland at the Oslo 2025 Homeless World Cup. They also open up ab...

Football Daily | Cork's Brian Barry-Murphy takes Premier League scalp, Ekitike feels Slot's wrath, Celtic begin Europa campaign and Barca suffer an injury blow

24 Sep 2025

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On Wednesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from last night's EFL Cup action, a look ahead to tonight's games and what ties to wa...

Football Daily | Rovers move a step closer to the title, Drogs make big Euro push, City apologies, a host of Irish coaches in EFL Cup action and Marseille win 'Le Classique'

23 Sep 2025

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On Tuesday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the fallout from last night's League of Ireland action, plus the latest in Europe and who won big a...

The COYGIG Pod Ep. 157 | Football pays tribute to the legendary Matt Beard

23 Sep 2025

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It was a difficult weekend across the world of football after the tragic passing of Matt Beard was announced. Kathleen McNamee is joined by Karen Dugg...

OWEN HEARY: "Hard to see anyone challenging Rovers in the next few years!" | LOI roundup | OTB Breakfast Soccer

23 Sep 2025

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Former Shelbourne, Bohemians & Sligo manager, Owen Heary, joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the show to round up last night's League of Irelan...

Football Daily | Pep the pragmatist, Forza Roma, Forza Evan, a full LOI preview and Ousmane Ballon d'Or?

22 Sep 2025

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On Monday's Football Daily, Phil Egan brings you the latest as Arsenal and Manchester City played out a 1-all draw, whilst Unai Emery's Aston Villa c...

THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: "Jesus... how important was that goal!" | Arsenal 1 - 1 Man City | OFF THE BALL

21 Sep 2025

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Nathan Murphy and Keith Treacy are on hand after our LIVE Newstalk Premier League commentary to bring you all of the reaction from The Emirates Stadiu...

THE SUNDAY KICKBACK: ’There’s just a real lack of vibrancy…’ | Sunderland 1-1 Aston Villa | OFF THE BALL

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Richie McCormack & Brian Kerr are on hand to bring you all of the reaction from The Stadium Of Light as Sunderland entertained Aston Villa in our ...

OTB's Big Match Preview - Premier League week 5

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to another of this season's Off The Ball Big Match previews. Every week, Stephen Doyle, or another member of team OTB will mark your card for ...

FINAL ONE STANDING: 'The closest Merseyside derby at Anfield in quite some time!' | Amorim's future?

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kathleen McNamee hosts this week's Final One Standing as Eve Conway and David Wilson debate all the major talking points heading into Merseyside derby...