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Stephanie Punch of St Finbarr's GAA joins Eoin Sheahan ahead this weekends All Ireland Senior Camogie Club Final. The Final sees the Barrs take on Athenry in Croke Park.

With sports streaming becoming increasingly expensive, one fifth of Irish households are said to be using ‘dodgy boxes’ in order to watch live sport and television. Eoin Sheahan is joined by Newstalk’s Jess Kelly, as well as Clubber’s Jimmy Doyle, LOI TV’s Mark Scanlon and Adam Leventhal of the Athletic to discuss the consequences of the dodgy box, both for the individuals using them, and for the organisations with the streaming rights themselves.

In our final instalment of our GAA "Where we all belong" series, Stephen Gleeson took us to his daughters club Cashel King Cormacs in Co. Tipperary. We get to hear from members, coaches, teachers and Stephen himself about what makes this club so special for all of it's members. This is with thanks to the GAA, #GAABelong.

Ciarán Murphy returns to Off The Ball for the first time in over a decade to talk about his new book, Old Parish: Notes on Hurling. He chats to Eoin Sheahan about the writing of this book, the lessons learned from some hurling icons, the danger and bravery inherent in the game, and what it means to be a country man living in Dublin.

It's your Monday episode of The Football Pod - after a classic Munster Club Football Final - Tommy, James and Paddy get stuck into it all, from the midfield warfare, to the controversial decisions and the shooters exhibition. We had our Leinster Football final and plenty of action from the Junior and Intermediate deciders also. Enjoy. Chapters (01:00) - Glorious Football on show in the Munster Club final. (11:00) - The Decision - debating Dingle's last minute free... (26:00) - Ballyboden beat Athy - proper contenders. (32:00) - Junior/Intermediate Club finals. Brian Hayes the footballer (35:00) - Next Guests on TFP Club revealed - Kilcoo v Scotstown The Football Pod Club series is back - and our first two episodes are out right now. The first episode is already out with two of Kerry's brilliant All-Ireland winning team, Gavin White and Shane Ryan. Episode 2 is with Galway manager and legend, Padraic Joyce. If you missed it, go watch it back. Episode 3 is released on Wednesday 17th December with two of Dublin's All-Ireland winning heroes - captain Carla Rowe, and the brilliant Sinead Goldrick. The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Tommy Rooney gives you immediate reaction from Semple Stadium, Thurles where Dingle won the Munster Club Senior Football Championship on the last kick of the game as they beat St Finbarr's 1-18 to 0-20 Tommy catches up with the Geaney brothers, Conor & Dylan, Tom O'Sullivan & Mark O'Connor on the winning side and lastly St Finbarr's selector Jimmy Barry-Murphy GAA on Off The Ball w/ AIB

Welcome back to The Football Pod Club - it’s the second episode of our winter series, and we’re delighted to have sat down for a brilliant chat with Padraic Joyce to chat about his phenomenal playing career, being an intercounty manager in 2026, and Galway’s pursuit of Sam Maguire. CHAPTERS (00:30) - Padraic Joyce joins The Football Pod Club (02:00) - Killererin GAA - then and now, and the power of the club (12:00) - Captaining Ireland, AFL poachers, should International Rules return? (25:00) - Tralee Superstars and Sigerson Cup memories (32:00) - ‘98 & ‘01, Galway’s breakthrough, ‘Johnno’ and the barren years (44:00) - Being an intercounty manager - who Padraic learned from and Galway’s journey (53:00) - All-Ireland final defeat in ‘24 and impact of the new rules in 2025. (01:03:00) - Secret sessions with uncle Billy before the 2004 County Final (01:06:00) - Paddy Joyce and his impact on his son, Padraic. (01:11:00) - 25 years on from Galway’s last All-Ireland in 2001. All of that and so much more across our time with Padraic Joyce, recorded in Killererin GAA’s clubhouse in North Galway at the start of November. The Football Pod Club on Off the Ball…in partnership with AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after. Keep an eye out for Episode 3 of the series, which drops on Wednesday, December 17th. Ep. 4 will be recorded and released in mid-January around the All-Ireland Club Finals - and as always, The Football Pod is available to watch on Off the Ball’s YouTube for free and to listen in on ‘OTB GAA’ and The Football Pod podcast feeds.

Welcome back to The Football Pod - plenty to get stuck into, as always - it’s Tommy, James and Paddy looking back on an interesting weekend of action on the club scene, with plenty of stories worth looking at in the county game too. Enjoy! Chapters (01:00) - Tommy at the Plaza, GAA image rights, pre-season camps and the Provincial draw. (20:00) - Revealing our special guest for the Football Pod Club - out this week! (27:00) - Scotstown just about beat Newbridge - Ulster credentials, Derry pedigree. (34:00) - Tubberclair-Hunterstown madness and St. Brigids find a way past Maigh Cuillin. (38:00) - Glen’s letter - split-season, club-county divide, development squads too powerful? The Football Pod Club series is back - and the second episode of our four-part series, lands this Wednesday, December 3rd, right here in your podcast feed. The first episode is already out with two of Kerry's brilliant All-Ireland winning team, Gavin White and Shane Ryan. If you missed it, go watch it back. The Football Pod is brought to you every week, thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Dublin ladies All-Ireland winners Hannah Tyrrell and Niamh Hetherton join John Duggan in studio for this week's Saturday Panel. The Saturday Panel on Off The Ball, brought to you by L'Oreal Men Expert, Try new Derma Control for Oily and Blemish-prone skin.

Welcome back to The Football Pod - Paddy, James and Tommy are talking shop; from GAA boot deals, retiring stars tortured by injuries, to the new trends emerging amongst the first club campaign under the new rules...hope you enjoy, we'll be back over the next two Mondays, breaking down the AIB All-Ireland provincial club finals. Chapters (01:00) - Pod check-in, Nike boot deals, ALFW all-stars dominated by Irish. (19:00) - Ulster delayed: Kilcoo dominate Erne Gaels, Scotstown-Newbridge - suspensions and postponements. (27:00) - Clash of Styles? Dingle and the Barrs to meet in a box-office Final. Eire Og and Mungret dismantled. (34:00) - Preview: Leinster semi-finals and Connacht Final - intermediate and junior ties catching the eye. (40:00) - County news: Conor Meyler forced to retire, Sean Powter takes a year out - the torture of injuries in sport. The Football Pod Club series is back - and the first episode is live with two of Kerry's brilliant All-Ireland winning team. If you missed it, go watch it back - Ep. 2 lands next Wednesday, December 3rd, right here in your podcast feed. With our third episode arriving two weeks later! The Football Pod is brought to you every week with thanks to AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after.

Happy Thursday everyone! Every week we ask the public if they have a topic in mind, and this week you delivered! Amy Gibbons, a Gaelic football player and coach, reached out to us about her 3rd ACL rupture. She is a major advocate for research into why ACL injuries are so prevalent in women's sports, and what can be done to mitigate it. We spoke to her about her own journey and recovery, as well as rugby player Aoibheann Reilly, Kildare football lead s&c Dr Neil Welch, and UPMC consultant orthopaedic surgeon Professor Brian Devitt for this special episode. Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

We’re back with a new run of The Football Pod Club with AIB, and where better to start this four-episode series than a deep-dive with two of Kerry’s All-Ireland Champions. Kerry Captain, Gavin White and their All-Star goalkeeper Shane Ryan joined Paddy, James and Tommy in Killarney for a chat about their lives in Gaelic Football, and their incredible 2025 season with the Kingdom. Enjoy! Chapters... (00:00) - Intro (01:30) - Club hopes and dreams, and a break in the off-season? (06:00) - Shane Ryan’s soccer escapades and captain Gavin White. (12:00) - 2019 reflections, nearly stopping Dublin’s five in-a-row. (15:00) - ‘The Reluctant Goalie’ - Shane Ryan’s year out from the Kerry camp. (20:00) - Growing as a Kerry footballer, Minors vs. Seniors debate. (27:00) - Kerry’s 2025 journey and road to Sam (33:00) - New rules - space, kickouts, momentum. (38:00) - Inside Kerry’s dressing room, recovering from defeat and the doubts. (45:00) - GAA fan culture and how the Kerry support rallied in Croke Park. (50:00) - Gavin White on ‘The Mon’ and Killarney. (55:00) - Shane Ryan on Rathmore’s All-Ireland run (01:00:00) - Quickfire GAA: Jack O’Connor, Sporting Heroes, Greatest thing There's all of that and so much more across our hour with Shane and Gavin, recorded in Jimmy Briens bar in Killarney at the end of October. The Football Pod Club on Off the Ball…in partnership with AIB. Proud supporters of the AIB All-Ireland club championships for men’s football, hurling, ladies football and Camogie. Because we believe support is what gets you the life you’re truly after. Stay tuned for Episode 2 of the series, which will be released on Wednesday, December 3rd. Ep. 3 will be released on Wednesday, December 14th - as always, available to watch right here on Off the Ball’s YouTube for free and to listen to on The Football Pod podcast feeds.

Olympic Gold Medallist Rhys McClenaghan joined Eoin Sheahan to dive into his journey to the Paris Olympics as well as his devastating loss in Tokyo. We'll also hear from his parents and his coach who gave us their account of the biggest moments in his career. Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz | #Stopthedrop

Happy Thursday everyone! Welcome to a very special episode of Word On The Street, where the team head to Claregalway to chat to Kate and Emma Slevin, twin sisters competing at the highest levels of completely different sports on completely different sides of the world. Footballer Kate and Gymnast Emma talk about their upbringing in rural Galway, motivations and aspirations, and their own relationship. Have a topic or thought in mind? Send us a DM on @offtheball on all our social platforms or send us a WhatsApp at 087 9 180 180!

Welcome back to The Football Pod as we return from a wee sabbatical and catch up in a car in North Galway - shortly after recording a feature interview (more on that later) - we're talking All-Stars winners, the stories emerging as counties return to training and the clubs that are flying high in the provincial series. We're bringing back The Football Pod Club this winter - and the first episode is out next week with two of Kerry's brilliant All-Ireland winning team. If you missed them, you can can check out last seasons episodes with Conor McManus and Rory Beggan, Aidan Forker and Conor Turbitt, Louise Ni Mhuircheartaigh and Kayleigh Cronin, and James McCarthy. The Football Pod is brought to you every week with thanks to AIB GAA.

Here is a free segment this week’s Sunday Paper Review where John Duggan is joined by Paul O’Hehir & Roy Curtis, reflecting on the sentencing of DJ Carey… You can catch the full hour by subscribing to the Off The Ball podcast network. SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join

Former Tipperary captain Eoin Kelly speaks to Stephen Gleeson about Tipperary's magnificent All-Ireland winning year, and what it meant for both the players and the county. | In association with Braeburn Coffee, only at Applegreen.

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig, Arthur O'Dea and Dara Smith-Naughton were together on Thursday's Off The Ball Breakfast to discuss all the morning's major sporting stories. With the Hurling All Stars announced this morning, the lads considered whether too much influence is placed on players' performances in the All-Ireland final. 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/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Denis Walsh of the Irish Times joins Ger Gilroy & Colm Boohig on the show, following DJ Carey's sentencing. 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/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Journalist Eimear Ní Bhraonáin joins Eoin Sheahan this evening to talk about her new book, 'The Dodger' about the rise and fall of former Kilkenny hurler DJ Carey.

Ger Gilroy, Colm Boohig & Arthur O’Dea bring you all of the latest sporting stories, the morning after & DJ Carey was sentenced… 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/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Back in the throes of Covid, Shane Hannon and Grainne McElwain joined Ger Gilroy and Eoin Sheahan to discuss the Mount Rushmore of Monaghan's greatest sportspeople, and of course the great Eugene 'Nudie' Hughes was to feature. The 'Blayney man passed away on Monday morning aged 67 and was a stalwart of Monaghan football, winning three All-Stars and holding the rare distinction of winning them at opposite ends of the field at corner-back and corner-forward.

Off The Ball's GAA correspondent, Tommy Rooney, brings us the story of Nile Og Cusacks, a GAA club formed in Uganda. Off The Ball Breakfast w/ UPMC Ireland | #GetBackInAction 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/join Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

Joining Adrian Barry on this week's Sunday Paper Review - Meath legend Colm O'Rourke, and our own John Duggan. To hear the full version of the Sunday Paper Review, become an Off The Ball member now! Subscribe at offtheball.com/join.

Off the Ball's Adrian Barry is a fully fledged member of Kilmacud Crokes GAA club in Dublin, in the latest of our Where We All Belong series with the GAA, Adrian visits the club which is the beating heart of the community it serves and challenges the perceptions of Crokes being a 'super club'. #GAA #GAABelong