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March 31 · 53 min
Bits & Bobs | Tiger's downfall | Angry Ireland fans | The Rory doc review
Will steps into the Bits and Bobs hotseat today as Conor McKeon and John Greene stop by to discuss Tiger Woods' latest drama, the new Rory McIlroy documentary and whether it is okay to be angry after Ireland's playoff exit. Eddie Hearn's link up with England rugby star Henry Pollock and an eye-catching Richard Keys interview are on the agenda too. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 30 · 1 hr 3 min
League final panel | Kerry embarrassed, dominant Donegal & hooter farce
Philly McMahon, Conor McKeon and Colm Keys join Will in studio after an electric league final weekend which saw Donegal's ball-winning ability help them to a dominant victory over Kerry in the Division 1 final. Michael Murphy’s dig, Meath’s open style and the need - or lack thereof - for a hooter are all on the chopping block. Want to let us know what you think? Reach out to us on indosportpodcast@independent.ie Our GAA Podcast coverage is sponsored by AIB See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 27 · 51 min
Bits & Bobs | Ireland post-mortem | Interviewing Guardiola | Schools rugby fandom
Joe and Will are joined once again by Sarah Mulkerrins to dig into Ireland's playoff heartbreak and discuss what it's like to grill Premier League managers. Will tries to explain his schools rugby fandom while we once again revisit the curious case of Kylian Mbappe's knee. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 27 · 1 hr 20 min
Prague heartbreak, playoff regrets, a nation mourning | The Football Show
It is time for the Indo Sport playoff post-mortem as Joe is joined by Damien Delaney, Dan McDonnell (from Prague airport), Ronan and Will to make sense of a night that promised so much but ended in heartbreak. The team pick through every aspect of Thursday night, from Ireland's brilliant start to the regrets Heimir Hallgrimsson will have to where it leaves the team going forward. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 27 · 32 min
Ireland's World Cup dream ends on penalties | 🇨🇿 Czechia 2-2 Ireland 🇮🇪
2-0 up and then 3-2 up on penalties, Ireland lose the playoff semi-final in Prague as Czechia advance to meet Denmark. Dan McDonnell and Aidan Fitzmaurice join Seán O'Connor in the Fortuna Arena to dissect a match that started with so much hope, another Troy Parrott goal, and yet ended in utter heartbreak and potentially the worst playoff defeat yet. "It never ends well, does it?" See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 26 · 1 hr
Munster's money problems | Bundee bounces back | Leinster's big questions
Ruaidhri O'Connor and Will are on hand in studio to chat through all the latest in the world of rugby, as football fever grips the nation. They discuss the potential monetary implications that surround Munster’s form, how Connacht have found another gear under Stuart Lancaster and whether standards have slipped at Leinster. Rugby on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia. Email us your thoughts at indosportpodcast@independent.ie. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 25 · 1 hr 1 min
Bits & Bobs: Buzz Brothers™ play-off special, Salah says farewell, ticket tout horror stories
Joe is joined by Will & Conan for this pre-playoff edition of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 25 · 58 min
Czech-in from Prague on play-off eve | Ireland braced for make or break battle | The Football Show
Indo Sport’s Dan McDonnell & Aidan Fitzmaurice dial in from Prague on the eve of tomorrow’s pivotal World Cup playoff clash with Czechia.  Joe, Alanna, Ronan & Will are also on hand to bring you some forthright soundbites from Seamus Coleman, Heimir Hallgrímsson and new-boy Harvey Vale, as well as the colourful presence of Irish fans on tour. Podcast coverage on Indo Sport is sponsored by Sky Sports. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 24 · 1 hr 7 min
Sarah Keane in studio | Plans for Irish Cricket, facing up to sport's culture 'reckoning'
Newly-appointed CEO of Cricket Ireland Sarah Keane joins Joe in studio to discuss her plans for the new role, including tackling funding and infrastructure gaps, diversity and inclusion, as well as broaching issues like Ireland’s controversial series against Afghanistan. We also explore her lengthy tenure at Swim Ireland, which reshaped an organisation beset by lasting controversies. Sarah also discusses her wider life in Irish sports administration, including bids for the position of FAI CEO, and what her experiences have informed her about the nature of leadership and culture in this country. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 23 · 1 hr
Bits & Bobs | Michael Lyster remembered | Mick McCarthy shots fired | What do viewers want from their pundits?
Joe Molloy, Ronan Mullen & Conor McKeon recap a packed weekend of sporting action on this Monday offering of Bits & Bobs. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 23 · 1 hr 2 min
The World Cup play-off preview | Czechia v Ireland | Damien Delaney & Gary Breen
With World Cup play-off week finally upon us, Damien Delaney, Gary Breen & Joe Molloy convene for a bumper preview of Thursday's crunch clash with Czechia. Our football coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Sky Sports. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ You can subscribe to our dedicated YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/@IndoSportPodcast 📹 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 20 · 51 min
Bits & Bobs | Mailbag ✉️ | World Cup fever, Heimir's hasty contract | Perceptions of Irish rugby?
Joe is joined by Ronan & Conan for this Friday installment of Bits & Bobs. The lads discuss whether there’s a need for the nation to Czech expectations ahead of the big playoff game next week, the backstory behind predator boots, and the skill level required to play darts. They also dive into Heimir Hallgrímsson contract extension, reach into the mailbag for some listener emails - and of course, talk through Derry’s Ulster championship draw. You can get in touch with the show at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 19 · 1 hr
Ger Brennan wants some 'soul searching', Jim McGuinness 'not bothered', player of the league? 🏐
Colm Keys, Conor McKeon and Frank Roche assemble alongside Joe for the Football League Panel. From permutations, to post match comments and the value of ‘perfect piggery’ in the kickout - the panel discuss the lay of the land throughout the divisions heading into the final round of games. GAA coverage on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by AIB. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 18 · 50 min
AFCON chaos, cheating Chelsea, Pep's 1 in 10, Czechia looms | The Football Show
Joe is joined by Jonathan Wilson, fresh from a dismal night at Stamford Bridge for Chelsea, to discuss the unimpressive front put on by Liam Rosenior and his team, as well as Pep’s perceived pressure to bring more European titles to City. He also breaks down the technicalities of CAF's ruling to award the 2026 AFCON title to Morocco after Senegal were deemed to have forfeited the final. Beforehand, Daniel McDonnell gives us a quick temperature check one week out from Ireland's showdown in Prague. Football on the Indo Sport podcast is in association with Sky Sports. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 18 · 43 min
Cathal Dennehy: The downfall of Michael Johnson, Ireland's World Championship prospects, Ronnie Delany's unique legacy
Athletics journalist Cathal Dennehy joins Joe to appraise Ireland's prospects at this weekend's World Athletics Indoor Championships. We also delve into the demise of Michael Johnson's Grand Slam Track league, and reflect on the stunning legacy of Ronnie Delany. If you'd like to get in touch with the podcast, you can email us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie ✉️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 17 · 59 min
Bits & Bobs | St Patrick's Day plans | Will's brand blunder | Chelsea's huddle nonsense
Joe, Will and Conor convene to celebrate St Patrick's Day with a Bits & Bobs that touches on the dramatic Six Nations finale, a bad look for horse racing, Dublin and Armagh's thriller and another golfing choke. Will's premature Six Nations tweet, Chelsea love of a centre-circle huddle and why we need more sport on St Patrick's Day is all on the menu too. You can get in touch with the show at indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 16 · 1 hr 4 min
Farrell has Ireland’s mojo back | Super McCloskey | What now for the 10s? | Six Nations Review 🏉
Rob Kearney and Rúaidhrí O’Connor join Joe to run the rule over a Six Nations campaign where France were worthy champions - in spite of English mistakes - as Ireland got their confidence back. Jack Crowley’s future, Andy Farrell’s strong rebuild and super Stuart McCloskey are all on the chopping block in this tournament review. Rugby on Indo Sport is sponsored by Energia Email us your thoughts at indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 14 · 52 min
Six Nations Super Saturday ends with last-gasp French title and Irish Triple Crown | ☘️ 43 - 21 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 Reaction
What a final day to one of the most dramatic and entertaining Six Nations in history! Sinéad Kissane, Rúaidhrí O'Connor and Cian Tracey meet in the Aviva Stadium to discuss the drama that unfolded in Paris as Thomas Ramos made the kick that won France the Six Nations, at the expense of an English match win and an Irish title. The team also run the rule over a superb Irish performance that ensured the Triple Crown would not fall into Scottish hands. Our Rugby Podcast coverage is sponsored by Energia See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 13 · 56 min
Bits & Bobs | Friday mailbag ✉️ | Robbie Keane's next job | Could ROG coach England?
Joe is joined by Will and Ruaidhri O'Connor for a Friday Bits and Bobs that features emails, the lack of drug tests in the AIL, Robbie Keane's managerial future and Ronnie Delany's Olympic achievement. The prospect of Ronan O'Gara coaching England at the next World Cup is also up for discussion. Get in touch with us at indosportpodcast@independent.ie See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
March 12 · 1 hr
Crowley's kicking technique | Ireland's new depth | Scotland's mentality
Joe is joined by Ian Madigan and Cian Tracey to look ahead to the final round of the Six Nations. Andy Farrell's team selection and Scotland's confidence ahead of the trip to Dublin are both up for discussion. Ian also does a deep dive into Jack Crowley's kicking technique after some bad misses while Chris Jones of the BBC joins from Paris ahead of England's clash against France. Rugby on the Indo Sport podcast is sponsored by Energia. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.