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Colm Boohig and Enda Coll are joined alongside Irish Athletics CEO Hamish Adams and Performance Director Paul McNamara to pay a touching tribute to Ciara Mageean. From her time at UCD to Manchester, Ciara always had a smile on her face and truly paved the way for Irish Athletics in both track and cross country events. Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am with Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section! 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

It’s a packed Off The Ball Breakfast as Colm Boohig, Enda Coll & Dara Smith-Naughton continue to pay tribute to the late Ciara Mageean. Then it’s over to a chaotic Premier League roundup with Barry scoring at St. James' Park, should you have to dive to win a penalty, will Carrick be gone before the international break and Séamus Coleman's future after his appearance on MNF. Plus: With Andy Farrell naming his team tomorrow, we speculate over who will line out at 6, 10 and 13 against Argentina. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section. 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

Eoin Sheahan, Will O'Callaghan, Michael McCarthy and Arthur O'Dea are in for Monday's Newsround after a big weekend of sport and we pay tribute to Ciara Mageean 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.

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Dutch long distance runner Jip Vastenburg to pay tribute to her former running partner and best friend Ciara Mageean who sadly passed away yesterday morning.

Paralympic champion Ellen Keane joins Eoin Sheahan on Off The Ball to pay a heartfelt tribute to her close friend and former broadcast partner, Ciara Mageean. Ellen reflects on how their bond blossomed while co-hosting Keane and Mageean Unleashed on Off The Ball, sharing memories of Ciara’s bold humor, her sheer grit, her recent wedding and hen party, and her journey filming Uncharted in Costa Rica and living the last 18 months of her life to the fullest. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join.

Former Olympian and coach, Martina McCarthy joins the show this morning to pay tribute to the late, great Ciara Mageean, who sadly lost her battle with cancer yesterday. Tributes also pour in from OTB's Dara Smith-Naughton, Colm Boohig, and Keith Treacy, as well as thousands from across the country. with thanks to Amazon

The Newsround panel pays tribute to two-time Olympian and European 1500m champion Ciara Mageean following her tragic passing at the age of 34. Athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy joins John Duggan and Shane Hannon to reflect on her historic track achievements, her incredible courage in sharing her cancer journey, and her lasting legacy across Irish sport. The Newsround on Off The Ball

This is just part of a much larger conversation, that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join. Roy Curtis and Tommy Martin join John Duggan in studio for this week’s Saturday Panel. They discuss Ronan O’Gara’s interview in the Irish Times, and the revelation that he was not approached by Leinster for the head coach role after next season.

John Duggan and Shane Hannon were in studio for Saturday’s Newsround, brining you all the latest news and a bit of craic from the world of sport. The pressing question today, though, is: What’s the best Halloween-themed sports name there has been?

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week on Off The Ball, our FREE look back at some of the very best sports coverage from the week that was. Eoin Sheahan and Arthur James O'Dea were on hand to talk you through the best of this week on Off The Ball - and what a week it was! If you want to get all this and so much more every day of the week, why not become an OTB member now! Visit offtheball.com/member for more information.

John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for this week’s Racing Pod, with all the latest racing news, reviews, previews and a bit of craic! The Racing Pod on Off The Ball with William Hill. 18+ | Bet responsibly | http://GamblingCare.ie

Shane Hannon is in studio this morning bringing the Halloween festivity and by his side are two more Halloween lovers in Dara Smith-Naughton and Enda Coll. Brining you reaction to the disciplinary panel clearing Tadhg Furlong’s foul. Also, ahead of Man Utd vs Chelsea the lads discuss how Michael Carrick is going into this game on thin ice. Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am with Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section! 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

Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O’Dea and Eve Conway are in studio for Thursday's Newsround as the last 16 of the English League Cup comes to an end and it is All-Star announcement day ahead of tomorrow's ceremony. 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.

It’s a packed Off The Ball Breakfast as Meghann Scully, Enda Coll, Matthew Brennan & Dara Smith-Naughton react to the Gaelic football All-Stars: Mayo lead the way with six, there’s a long-overdue Westmeath pick, and plenty of debate over inclusions, omissions, and whether the team should be announced on the night. Then it’s over to a chaotic EFL Cup evening: Liverpool edge Chelsea on penalties, City squeeze past Brighton, and Arsenal’s shock loss to Fleetwood sparks a proper chat about Arteta, young players, and that red card moment. Plus: should football scrap extra time altogether, and what next for James McClean after his Derry City exit? With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section. 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

Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O’Dea and Stephen Doyle are in studio for Wednesday’s Newsround, as James McClean and Derry City have parted ways, while Ulster announced the contract extensions of Robert Baloucoune, James McNabney and Joe Hopes. Meanwhile, the fallout continues after Arsenal’s defeat to Fleetwood last night! 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.

Colm Boohig is back in studio and alongside him is Stuey Byrne, Enda Coll and Matthew Brennan as the lads react to one of the biggest shocks in League Cup history. Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am with Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section! 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

Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O’Dea and Eve Conway are in studio for Tuesday’s Newsround, as Michael Carrick will remain Manchester United’s manager, for now. Meanwhile Seamus Coleman has been discussing is potential retirement, and there’s a fresh injury update from the Ireland men’s rugby camp. 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.

Eve Conway is back to bring you this week's instalment of the F1 Pod. She is joined by Formula 1 broadcaster/journalist Chris Medland and they will discuss all the action at Austin and look ahead to all the action in Mexico City. The F1 Pod on Off The Ball with KitKat | #HaveABreak

Will O’Callaghan is in studio alongside Matthew Brennan, Enda Coll and Dara Smith-Naughton with reaction to last nights Ballon D’or ceremony. Bayern Munichs Harry Kane is the first Englishman since 2001 to win the prestigious award but was the vote correct? Also, with Michael Carrick still in the job at Man Utd the lads break down what they think is gonna happen over the next 24 hours. Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am with Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section! 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.

This is just part of a much larger conversation that is available for Off The Ball Members now! Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join. Shane Hannon is joined in studio by Irish Daily Mail rugby writer Hugh Farrelly and former Meath manager Colm O'Rourke to analyze the Sunday sports headlines. The panel breaks down Leinster's 24–18 URC victory over Munster, questions why Munster supplied only two players to Andy Farrell's 36-man Ireland squad, reflects on James McClean's autobiography comments alongside Mark Allen's emotional mental health interview, evaluates Michael Carrick's mounting pressure at Manchester United and looks at the Irish GAA player drain to AFL. The Sunday Paper Review on off the ball is brought to you by the Road Safety Authority to remind people this bank holiday weekend that the road is a shared space. When crossing the road, always check for oncoming vehicles.

Mario Rosenstock joins John Duggan for this week’s Saturday Panel, bringing you all the sports stories with a bit of humour thrown in as well! The Saturday Panel on off the ball is brought to you by the Road Safety Authority to remind people this bank holiday weekend that the road is a shared space. Always look out for pedestrians and slow down in busy areas.

Mick McCarthy is on hosting duties for this week's scintillating and splenido Crappy Quiz. In the hot seat this week are three cranks from the OTB scrapheap of trivia – Shane Hannon, David Wilson, and Eoin Sheahan. Who will conquer all and reign supreme in this week's Crappy Quiz? The Crappy quiz on off the ball is brought to you by the Road Safety Authority to remind people this bank holiday weekend that the road is a shared space. Always look out for pedestrians and slow down in busy areas.

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week on Off The Ball, our FREE look back at some of the very best sports coverage from the week that was. Eoin Sheahan and Mick McCarthy were on hand to talk you through the best of this week on Off The Ball - and what a week it was! On the back of James McClean's book release our own Stephen Doyle & Dion Fanning share their own mental health stories. A big week of rugby with the Ireland squad announcement and with Leinster v Muster this weekend, we had Brian O'Driscoll, Gordan D'arcy, Liam Toland & Gerry Thornley all on to give their thoughts. Plus it was another eventful week for Manchester United fans with Bruno giving his thoughts after a big defeat to como midweek. For all that and so much more, enjoy this week's installment of The Week on Off The Ball. If you want to get all this and so much more every day of the week, why not become an OTB member now! Visit offtheball.com/member for more information.

John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back for another episode of the racing pod as they preview all the action ahead of the weekend, provided the storm doesn't effect the courses! They also review the flats season which ended with Ascot last weekend. The Racing Pod on Off The Ball is brought to you by William Hill. 18+ see gamblingcare.ie

Colm Boohig, Shane Hannon & Enda Coll run through the morning papers, following a busy night in the Europa League. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section. 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

Republic of Ireland captain Katie McCabe joins Colm Boohig in our most recent edition of Inner Drive, to take us through the journey from playing on the streets, to working five days a week in Nando’s, to Ballon d’Or nomination and a new chapter at Chelsea. Katie chats about growing up a Chelsea fan thanks to Damian Duff, earning respect in boys’ football, getting the Arsenal call up, and the loneliness that can hit after moving abroad. We also hear from people who know her best on leadership, standards, World Cup nights in Australia, that Canada goal, and why she’s determined to leave Irish women’s football in a better place Inner Drive on Off The Ball is brought to you by Allianz, proud supporters of Irish Sport.

Eoin Sheahan is joined by Eve Conway and Dion Fanning in studio for Thursday’s Newsround. Tune in as they round up all the sporting news from today. 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.

Returned from the World Cup, Irish hockey legend and Olympian Róisín Upton joined Rachel in the studio to recap the tournament, it's gruelling schedule and how we are closing the gap on the top teams. Róisín is back playing hockey in Limerick where it all began, are there hopes for LA 2028?

It's Colm Boohig, Enda Coll, Dara Smith-Naughton & Matthew Brennan for some pure reaction after Como smashed Manchester United 4-1 - and the big question is simple: where do they go from here? We get into whether Michael Carrick is finished, what happens next with Bournemouth (and a brutal run of fixtures), and why it feels like changing the manager is just kicking the can down the road... Bruno Fernandes’ post-match comments take centre stage, with talk of “half-pressing”, players going rogue, and a dressing room that sounds toxic from top to bottom. Is there any fix without ripping up the squad, and the culture... all over again? With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section. 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

Eoin Sheahan, Eoin Doyle and Eve Conway are in studio for Wednesday's Newsround, as the Champions League action continues with Arsenal, Manchester United and Real Betis in action 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.

Fresh off another rainbow jersey, Lara Gillespie joins Off The Ball Breakfast live from a stormy Wicklow after winning the 25km points race at the UCI World Track Championships in Shanghai. She breaks down the tactics behind the win: sprint maths, lap gains, when to take risks, and the brutal training sessions behind that “hands in the air” finish. Lara also reflects on the frustration of settling for silver in the scratch race, the confidence that comes with being world champ again, and why getting home to family, mountains, sea and simple routines is key for her mindset. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section. 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

Colm Boohig, Enda Coll, Meghann Scully & Matthew Brennan bring you ALL of the latest from the world of sport, and there’s only one place to start: a Champions League night that was absolute chaos in the best way possible. They relive PSG 4-2 Barcelona, from the ridiculous high line to Lamine Yamal’s outrageous finish, and ask if this is the standard we should expect from top-level football. Plus: Liverpool’s latest rollercoaster, City hitting five, and what’s on the menu tonight – including Bayern vs Arsenal and storm fears around Manchester United’s trip. In the LOI, they debate which of Friday’s huge games deserves the TV slot, and they reflect on Mark Allen’s incredibly raw interview. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section 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

The Breakfast Buffet is back with a bang as Colm Boohig, Meghann Scully, Enda Coll & Matthew Brennan chat horse racing & supporting two teams in the same sport. With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section. 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

Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, Arthur O’Dea and Tommy Rooney are in studio for this week’s A Slight Tangent, looking all things tangential to the biggest sporting stories this week. Have something you want to get off your chest? Email ASlightTangent@OffTheBall.com!

Eoin Sheahan, Arthur O’Dea and Eve Conway are in studio for Thursday's Newsround, as Erik Ten Hag has hot out at Manchester United, and St Pat’s League of Ireland title challenge is all but over. Meanwhile there is the small matter of LIVE Champions League action tonight! 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.

This is part of a wider interview with Basketball Ireland Hall of Famer Timmy McCarthy on his new book ‘Boomshakalaka’. You can watch that in full by becoming a member at: offtheball.com/join On Tuesday night's Off The Ball, Basketball Ireland Hall of Famer and broadcaster Timmy McCarthy joined Eoin Sheahan to talk about his new book: Boomshakalaka : Winning Against the Odds as well as his life on and off the court. In this segment, Timmy talks about being diagnosed with prostate cancer and his battle to overcome it in a period of five years which included his induction to the Basketball Ireland Hall of Fame.

Welcome back to a brand-new episode of The Next Play on Off The Ball, where Brian O'Driscoll sits down with legends of Irish sport who have retired from their sporting careers to pursue something new. In this episode, Brian spoke to former world champion hurdler and three-time Olympian Derval O'Rourke about her transition from elite athletics into business and motherhood, and how she found contentment after retiring. The Next Play on Off The Ball is brought to you by Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section.

Colm Boohig is joined by Enda Coll, Dara Smith-Naughton and Matthew Brennan to run through all of your sports news on this Tuesday morning! We dive into Spurs' first win of the season against Coventry last night, reaction to St. Pats losing away to Derry City and Waterford's strike partnership getting them over the line again. We react to the Erin McClean statement and Derry City's statement in relation to James McClean's recent comments. Plus: Dara Smith-Naughton predicts Andy Farrell's 36 man squad for the November Internationals ahead of tomorrow's squad announcement! With Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section 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

Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy, Arthur O'Dea and Stephen Doyle are in the studio for the Newsround, where they have an honest reflection on mental health, trauma, and therapy following footballer James McClean's recent comments, emphasising why reaching out for help is a sign of strength. Plus, the latest Premier League news and Tommy Rooney breaks down a bumper weekend of county finals across Irish Club GAA. The Newsround on Off The Ball with @amazonireland, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section. If you or someone you know has been affected by any of the topics discussed, confidential support is available 24/7: Samaritans Call 116 123 (Freephone) or email jo@samaritans.ie Pieta House: Call 1800 247 247 or text HELP to 51444 Text 50808: Text HELLO to 50808 (Free 24/7 text service) HSE Mental Health: Visit yourmentalhealth.ie or call 1800 111 888

Colm Boohig, Enda Coll, Keith Treacy and Matthew Brennan are in studio breaking down an action packed weekend of Premier League and GAA club championship football. From Man Utds respected 1-1 draw with Leeds to maybe the most boring Super Sunday EVER… Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am with Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section! 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.

John Duggan and Shane Hannon are in studio to bring you through all the headlines from across the world of sport in what is a busy Saturday which includes a large slate of Premier League fixtures, the return of the Investec Champions Cup and many more. The Newsround on Off The Ball

Welcome to the latest installment of The Week on Off The Ball, our FREE look back at some of the very best sports coverage from the week that was. Eoin Sheahan and Arthur James O'Dea were on hand to talk you through the best of this week on Off The Ball - and what a week it was! From the return of Champions Cup rugby (and all the structural problems holding that competition back) to our memories of Anthony Foley a decade on from his tragic passing, Liam Toland shared his memories of the Munster legend on this week's Wednesday Night Rugby. We had drama on and off the pitch as Shamrock Rovers and Bohemians met in a League of Ireland title show-down, while Eoin Doyle was on hand to share his thoughts on why Lisandro Martinez might have been right in his criticisms of Manchester United, but how wrong he was to air it all out so publicly. For all that and so much more, enjoy this week's installment of The Week on Off The Ball. If you want to get all this and so much more every day of the week, why not become an OTB member now! Visit offtheball.com/member for more information.

John Duggan and Johnny Ward are back in studio for this week's Racing Pod. The lads provide their expert analysis on what to look out for in the weekend's helping, as well as look through all the headlines from the racing world. with thanks to William Hill 18+ | gamblingcare.ie | Please gamble responsibly

Colm Boohig, Enda Coll and Shane Hannon are in studio this Friday morning chatting through the hectic Europa and Conference League matches last night. Also, with Bohemians still serving their media ban it seems to be causing a stir around the LOI. Finally, Enda is feeling quippy and tests the lads knowledge of sounds of celebrations. Let us know how many you got correct. Off The Ball Breakfast LIVE weekday mornings from 7:30am with Amazon.ie, Irish brands at local prices. Start your search at our dedicated and curated ‘Brands of Ireland’ section! 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.

Eoin Sheahan, Mick McCarthy and Arthur O’Dea are in studio for this week’s A Slight Tangent, looking all things tangential to the biggest sporting stories this week. Have something you want to get off your chest? Email ASlightTangent@OffTheBall.com!