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We were delighted to welcome Andy Moran back to The Football Pod as Mayo’s All-Ireland winning coach returns to his co-host seat for one night only alongside Tommy, Paddy and James - as they pick through Mayo’s incredible summer of 2026, and look ahead to next year. We also get stuck into the proposed new rules, and why we should wait before making further changes. Chapters: (00:20) - Welcome back, Andy Moran. (08:00) - Key moments on Mayo’s journey to Sam Maguire. (17:00) - Coaching corner, improving individuals. (28:00) - Ardagh, Davitts and Castlebar claim the club championships. (33:00) - Getting greedy and looking ahead to 2027. (43:00) - Press pause on the proposed new rules… (55:00) - All-Ireland contenders; how many are there? (01:00:00) - The AFL conundrum; Kobe, Roarty and losing Hanley. (01:10:00) - All-Stars and flipping from the player to the coach. 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.

The Football Pod gets stuck into the weekend of club action. Chapters: (00:20) - Tommy tries to talk Football. (06:00) - Salthill and Tomo take Galway (14:00) - Edendork's sensational end-game. (20:00) - Leads evaporate in Louth and Kerry but Nemo Rangers hold on We have a second episode on the way this Wednesday with Mayo's All-Ireland winning manager, and our former co-host, Andy Moran, you will get that here in your Football Pod feed, enjoy. 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.

The Football Pod is back. James and Paddy want to cut all ties with the Aussies as yet another superstar departs. There’s a clatter of club finals, coaching moves and so much more to get stuck into too. Chapters: (00:20) - Monday clubs in full flow. (12:00) - Roarty snared by the AFL - what can the GAA do? (25:00) - Club finals round-up continues (35:00) - The Football Pod x Wandsworth Kingdom Gaels - London show. (40:00) - Fitzmaurice’s backroom team and Around the Grounds. 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.

Tommy Rooney takes on a 60-second timer challenge to round up a bumper weekend of 20 Club GAA county finals across Ireland. He breaks down Glen Rovers' emotional Cork hurling victory over the Barrs, Con O'Callaghan powering Cuala to Dublin glory, Rian O'Neill's triumph with Crossmaglen, and why nothing beats the legendary "Monday Club" celebrations. 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.

Ten years after becoming a top flight team, Shane O'Neill's captured their first Armagh Senior Championship title in September. Rachel Sheehan caught up with AIB ambassador Aimee Mackin at the launch of the AIB GAA, LGFA, and Camogie All-Ireland Club Championships. As the first sponsor to support the four codes of Gaelic Games at a national level, this season, AIB continues to celebrate the players and people behind them who make club life so special.

AIB ambassador Olwen Rabbitte joins Rachel Sheehan to chat about her County Final victory with Athenry, how her ACL recovery is going, lining out in an All-Ireland Final wearing a knee brace and much, much more! As the first sponsor to support the four codes of Gaelic Games at a national level, this season, AIB continues to celebrate the players and people behind them who make club life so special.

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/join Will 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’ 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 & 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’ 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

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 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 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/join Off 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 Ball 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.

Former Monaghan manager Gabriel Bannigan joins Shane Hannon and Enda Coll to discuss his recent departure as Monaghan Football manager. He chats about the reaction to the news of him stepping down, the coaching ticket he was bringing in for this year, the older players who raised concerns about him staying on as manager, the Monaghan and public support and the trajectory of this Monaghan team. 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. This is just a portion of a wider chat, which you can access by following the below steps... SUBSCRIBE at OffTheBall.com/join 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. Off The Ball Breakfast is live weekday mornings from 7:30am across Off The Ball

David Seagrave, Stephen Doyle, Tommy Rooney and Arthur O'Dea join Eoin Sheahan in studio for Thursday's Newsround, looking at all of the top sporting stories from across the world. 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.

Welcome back to Sounds of the Summer, as we look back on the biggest GAA stories of a sensational summer — and look ahead to what comes next. In this episode, former All-Ireland winner Darran O’Sullivan joins Eoin Sheahan in the aftermath of Kerry’s All-Ireland final defeat to Mayo, to dig into why the Kingdom looked flat when it mattered most. From the impact of the condensed calendar and the lack of training time, to injuries, selection calls, and how Mayo’s bravery and tactical plan exposed Kerry’s slower, choreographed approach, O’Sullivan gives a frank view from inside Kerry — and pushes back on the idea that club football is the real problem. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Welcome back to Sounds of the Summer, as we look back on the biggest GAA stories of a sensational summer — and look ahead to what comes next for Gaelic football. In this episode, Eoin Sheahan is joined by former Roscommon and Mayo manager Kevin McStay, now heading up the Gaelic football expert advisory group tasked with monitoring the impact of the Football Review Committee’s work. McStay explains how the group is using match footage and data to “polish” the new rules, from the hooter/clock rollout and anomalies around scoring, to a possible four-point goal, a backcourt rule to curb lateral play, and what referee assistance could realistically look like without turning football into VAR. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026. On this episode we look back on one of the most poignant moments of the year, as John Duggan was joined by Meath legend Colm O’Rourke to pay tribute to the late, great broadcaster Michael Lyster. O’Rourke reflects on three decades alongside Lester on The Sunday Game — his calm authority, his preparation, and the way he kept control even when the studio got unruly. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Shane Hannon is joined by Roy Curtis and Glenn Ryan for this week's instalment of the Sunday Paper Review as they look over the back pages and top sporting stories from the past week. 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

John Duggan is joined by Off The Ball Senior Producer Arthur O'Dea to talk about his new book; Mackey & Ring, which is a joint biography of Hurling legends Mick Mackey and Christy Ring

Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026. In this episode, All-Ireland winner and Hurling Pod regular Paul Murphy joins Colm Boohig and Ger Gilroy to dig into Henry Shefflin’s appointment as Kilkenny manager, and the big question: is now the right time? Murphy chats backroom-team possibilities, what Shefflin learned from Galway, the importance of puck-out strategy and tactical flexibility, and why a “reset” could be exactly what Kilkenny’s panel needs after a season that felt like a crisis of confidence. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026. In this episode, Derry-man Anton Tohill joined Tommy Rooney on a bonus episode of The Football Pod back in July, to chat careers, county football, and the realities of trying to do it all in the modern game. Fresh off graduating as a doctor at Queen’s (alongside his sister), Anton reflects on the sacrifices behind the scenes — including his AFL journey, the decision to choose medicine over another contract, and what sport has opened up for him. He also opens up on being left out of Derry’s plans this year, the amateur status “tipping point”, and why more support for players is becoming unavoidable. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Welcome back to Sounds of the Summer, as we look back on the biggest GAA talking points of a sensational summer — and what might come next. Here, All-Ireland winner with Armagh, Paddy Burns, joined Will O’Callaghan ahead of the All-Ireland football semi-finals back in July to reflect on the Orchard County's year, the heartbreak of that Louth loss and the brutal six-day turnaround that followed. They dig into the new condensed championship format, why Ulster still matters so much, and how teams are living with constant jeopardy. Plus: Mayo’s man-to-man approach, the puzzle of stopping this Kerry forward line, and what it’s really like trying to stay switched on while marking David Clifford. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026. Tyrone goalkeeper Niall Morgan joins Colm Boohig and Ger Gilroy on Off The Ball Breakfast, just days after that All-Ireland quarter-final exit to Kerry, to look back on a summer of fine margins and big moments. Morgan reflects on a slow start to the season, the danger of “moral victories”, and why this Kerry defeat might sting even more than last year. He also chats about the respect between players, a brilliant GAA-style story involving the goalkeepers’ families, and the league “wedding/holiday saga” that saw him dropped and forced to reset. Plus, will he be back next year? Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

PwC GPA Camogie Player of the Month, Sorcha McCartan speaks with Rachel Sheehan about the All Ireland final, not being able to watch the final minutes, and not knowing who won until she heard the Banks playing on the speakers!

Roscommon’s Saoirse Wynne is the winner of the PwC GPA Women’s Player of the Month awards for Ladies Football for the month of August. She joins Rachel Sheehan to discuss her teams LGFA Intermediate All-Ireland victory.

Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026. Here, Kerry legend Dara Ó Cinnéide joined Gerard Gilroy back in May to talk about his his latest documentary, a gripping murder-mystery sparked by a chance discovery of old books and a trail that leads from West Kerry to Boston and Oklahoma. He also reflects on club life as chairman of An Ghaeltacht, the pull of local history, and why “nothing beats being there” when it comes to sport and storytelling. Become a member: offtheball.com/join

Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026. Willie Maher, the GAA’s National Head of Hurling, joins Eoin Sheahan in studio for a wide-ranging chat on the state of the game, the new rules, and what hurling needs next. With the league finals and championship around the corner, Maher breaks down the updated dissent measures – 30 metres for players, a 21-yard free for sideline altercations – and why “tidying up” the game matters for respect and referee recruitment. They also go deep on the bigger challenge: growing hurling in non-traditional counties, getting hurleys in kids’ hands, building coaching and games programmes, and what the new government funding is really designed to do. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Rachel Sheehan is joined on the line by Eimear McGrath of of Drom & Inch and Tipperary to discuss her Inter-County season as well as the upcoming club championships. Clubber to Stream over 2,000 Championship Matches as Attention Turns from County to Club. At the launch of the championship season with Clubber are Rob Downey (Glen Rovers, Cork), Darragh Corcoran (Ballyhale Shamrocks, Kilkenny) and Eimear McGrath (Drom & Inch, Tipperary). Clubber is covering live championship matches for 15 county boards this season, with over 2,000 live matches set to be streamed this year. To find out more, and to get your Clubber subscription, visit clubber.ie GAA on Off The Ball

Welcome to our Sounds of the Summer podcast, a look back, and look forward, to some of the biggest GAA stories which dominated 2026. Former Cork hurling boss Pat Ryan sits down with Eoin Sheahan for this episode, reflecting on life after the hot seat and what it’s like going back to matches as a supporter. They chat about the condensed season, the madness of Munster hurling, and why “momentum games” can define a campaign. Ryan also goes deep on the mental side of the modern player: temperament, resilience, and how teams recover from bad days in a championship that can turn in a week. Plus, his hurling wish-list: a four-point goal, bringing back more visible contest, changes to puckouts, and his views on the black card and penalties. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Terence McNaughton joined Off The Ball Breakfast back in February to give a brutally honest assessment of where Antrim hurling is at under Davy Fitzgerald, after a worrying run of league form and that loss to Kildare. He breaks down why the current system isn’t suiting the players, the confidence issue in the group, and how key losses like Neil McManus and Conor McCann have changed what Antrim need to be. And it goes beyond the senior team: McNaughton lays out what he sees as the real problem in Belfast and Ulster hurling, from schools links to structures, funding, and why “throwing good money after bad” won’t fix foundations. Become a member and sign up at offtheball.com/join

Love Island's, Seán 'Fitzy' Fitzgerald, is BACK from the Love Island villa and he is ready to spill all! He chats to the WOTS team about 𝙩𝙝𝙖𝙩 conversation with Pádraic Joyce, stepping away from Championship with Galway, and the reaction in the GAA world since his return. He also opens up about what actually went down with Julia and Lorenzo, the behind-the-scenes gossip, and the online abuse now compared to that of a regular inter-county footballer... plus a few TV plans in his future! 👀 Word On The Street is on Off The Ball with Braeburn Coffee.