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This is just part of a much larger interview, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join.Cork legend Patrick Horgan sits down with Mick McCarthy to look back on his legendary 17-year Rebels career ahead of the release of his autobiography 'Hoggie'.

Tommy Rooney joins Mick McCarthy on The Newsround to break down an action-packed GAA county final weekend. The pair reflect on Inagh-Kilnamona's emotional first Clare senior hurling championship, Thurles Sarsfields' Tipperary victory, the fallout from Jerome Stack's sudden exit as Fossa manager, and John McEntee becoming the eighth member of Armagh's 2002 All-Ireland squad to step into senior inter-county management.The Newsround on Off The Ball with Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section.

Jonathan Higgins was at the TG4 Team of the Championship awards last night in Croke Park.He caught up with Westmeath's Sarah Dillon and Lucy McCartan, Antrim's Maeve Blaney, Roscommon's Helena Cummins, Fermanagh's Shannan McQuade, Carlow's Nicole Hanley and Antrim's Erin Sands

The Football Pod is back with Paddy, James and Tommy catching up on the Gaelic Football stories of the week - One Mayo great calls it a day after winning his All-Ireland medal as four more from Armagh bow out, James talks about his former Kerry manager Éamonn Fitzmaurice taking charge of Galway - we’re talking club stories too and all that’s happening around the country.Chapters:(00:20) - The Football Pod are off to London…(07:00) - Cillian O’Connor retires after an epic journey in football.(18:00) - Armagh’s retirement and Kieran McGeeney’s 40th season with Armagh.(27:00) - What will Éamonn Fitzmaurice bring to Galway?(43:00) - Around the Grounds: club stories as champions bow out.The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.

Following the Oireachtas Committee meeting on integrating Gaelic Games, LGFA CEO Lynn Savage and Camogie Association President Brian Molloy lay out the path to a single governing body. They explore the fallout from Dr Mary McAleese’s resignation, clear up misconceptions about missed deadlines, and outline realistic timelines for 2027 and 2028.Become a member and sign up at ⁠offtheball.com/join⁠

This is a PREVIEW of a wider interview with Minister for Sport Patrick O'Donovan.To listen to the interview in full, along with all other premium content offered by Off The Ball, you can become a member here: http://offtheball.com/joinWill O'Callaghan is joined by Minister for Sport, Patrick O'Donovan following the announcement of Budget 2027 to discuss the effects of the Budget on Irish Sport as well as the FAI Oireachtas hearing of last week and the breakdown of Integration between the GAA, Camogie association and the LGFA.

In our latest edition of Inner Drive, Shane Hannon sat down with Mayobridge and Down footballer and NFL kicker with the New Orleans Saints, Charlie Smyth. In this episode Charlie reflects on his passion for the NFL that started at a young age, the pride he takes in his Mayobridge roots, and the remarkable journey that turned a childhood dream into reality. Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz Ireland

Parnell Park will host the PTSB Ladies Football Dublin Senior Championship final, this Friday October 2nd at 7.30pm.Speaking ahead of the PTSB Dublin LGFA Club Championship Senior Final between Clontarf and Kilmacud Crokes are Kate Fitzgibbon and Michelle Davoren.PTSB is proud to sponsor the PTSB Dublin Leagues and Championships across all four codes within Dublin GAA, Dublin LGFA and Dublin Camogie, from minor level upwards.  

The Classic was a podcast from Off The Ball, digging into the real-life drama behind some of sport’s most fascinating stories.In episode 1, The Brawl, revisits the infamous 1996 All-Ireland football final and replay between Mayo and Meath — the “one in a million” bounce that forced a second day in Croke Park, and the 130 seconds of chaos that became one of the most controversial moments in GAA history.Featuring voices from both camps, including John Maughan, David Brady, John Casey, Liam McHale, Tommy Dowd and Colm Coyle, this is the story of belief, discipline, heartbreak — and a legacy defined by a minute that changed everything.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

The Football Pod returns after our short break for a run of episodes across the club season with thanks to Movember. We’re looking at the club winners (and losers), the proposed new rules, big managerial vacancies in Monaghan and Galway and the All-Star nominations. We'll be back in two weeks with more!Chapters:(00:20) - Relegation trouble, Kerry finals, Lowry, Rory, Trump; the pod catch-up(20:00) - Around the Country: stories in Mayo, Armagh, Tyrone, Dublin, Clare.(27:00) - How the 2026 Football All-Stars were decided…(35:00) - Manager vacancies, Gleeson regrets, Listener questions, new rules…The Football Pod on Off the Ball is brought to you by Movember, Ahead of the Game, already reaching over 16,500 players, parents and coaches across Irish clubs with the tools to look after their mental health. Visit aheadofthegame.movember.com to find out how you can be part of it.

Austin Gleeson joined Eoin Sheahan for a chat on Waterford hurling, his decision to step away from inter-county, and why this time it’s “fully done”.Gleeson opens up on the moment he knew his body wasn’t keeping pace with his head, the injuries that piled up, and the regrets he has about not taking recovery and conditioning seriously enough in his 20s.He also reflects on the spotlight that came with 2016, dealing with comments about his weight, and the reality of being an amateur player who still has to get up and go to work on Monday.Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Trevor Giles joins Colm Boohig in Croke Park for a brilliant You Had To Be There run-through of five sporting moments that shaped him — from his first memories in the stands to the biggest days in Meath colours.He relives a St Pat’s Navan All-Ireland colleges semi-final that went to extra time, a classic Sigerson Cup epic with UCD against a Seamus Moynihan-led UCC, and that unforgettable 1997 Leinster semi-final replay vs Kildare — penalty missed, then a palmed-in goal and THAT iconic, rare celebration!There’s also a look at the latest trial rules, the state of Gaelic football right now, and Giles’ instinct on who lifts Sam next year.With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ sectionCatch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off

Colm Boohig & Sarah O'Donovan are joined on the show by Waterford Camogie’s Gail Ryan & Tipperary Camogie’s Mike Johnson on the show to discuss the expense issues that intercounty teams are dealing with in the modern game.The panel also touch on the stalling of the integration process with the GAA.With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ sectionCatch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Shane Hannon is joined by Nadine Doherty and Shane McEntee to dissect the biggest sports stories across the back pages. The panel breaks down the explosive fallout following Mary McAleese's departure from the Gaelic Games integration steering group, evaluating financial misgivings, AFLW player drain, and governance hurdles stalling the 2027 roadmap. Plus, they react to Shane Lowry taking a four-shot lead into the final round of the Irish Open at Doonbeg amidst Donald Trump's chaotic arrival.Enjoy a short snippet of today's Sunday Paper Review. Subscribe to Off the Ball to get the full episode every Sunday, as well as around-the-clock unmissable sports content every day. The Sunday Paper Review on Off The Ball  

The GAA integration story rolls on, after Mary McAleese stepped down as chair of the steering group overseeing the planned merger of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie.Enda Coll & David Wilson are joined by Aisling Maher (GPA co-chair and Dublin camogie player) and Dr. Aoife Lane to unpack the fallout, Jarlath Burns’ response on RTÉ, and the debate around “equity” versus “equality”.They dig into the finance arguments, what’s real and what’s “smoke and mirrors”, and the day-to-day reality for female inter-county players: access to pitches, facilities, expenses and basic supports.What happens next ahead of October 8th, and who needs to be held accountable?Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day.  Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off

Eoin Sheahan is joined by former Inter-County Camogie player Sarah O'Donovan and former inter-county footballer Conor Meyler to further talk about the fallout from Mary McAleese's decision to step down from the Steering Group for Integration between the GAA, LGFA and Camogie.

The breakfast team reacts to the bombshell news that former President Dr. Mary McAleese has resigned as chairperson of the Gaelic Games integration steering group after the GAA requested to pause the agreed 2027 roadmap.Rachel Sheehan joins the studio to discuss why the decision feels like a "slap in the face" to female athletes, and our own Tommy Rooney gives his thoughts on the situation. Off The Ball Breakfast with Viagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day. Always read the label.Catch The Off The Ball Breakfast show LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am or just search for Off The Ball Breakfast and get the podcast on the Off The Ball app.SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/joinOff The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Sinead O'Carroll, editor of the Journal, to further discuss the news that Mary McAleese has step down from her role on the Steering Group for Integration between the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association

Tom Parsons, Gaelic Players Association CEO and Former Co-Chair of the GPA's National Executive Committee, Maria Kinsella join Eoin Sheahan to react to the news this evening that former President of Ireland, Mary McAleese has stepped down from her role as chairperson of the Integration Committee overseeing the amalgamation of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association.

Tommy Rooney joined Eoin Sheahan, Eoin Doyle and Eve Conway to react to the news that former President of Ireland; Mary McAleese has left her role in the Integration committee that was overseeing the amalgamation of the GAA, LGFA and Camogie Association.The Newsround on Off The BallViagra Connect 50mg film-coated tablets. Contains sildenafil. For adult men with erectile dysfunction. Subject to suitability. Maximum dosage one 50mg tablet per day.  Always read the label.