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Subscribe to OTB Daily for the finest selection of podcasts from Ireland's biggest sports network. Everyday we'll supply you with our most interesting interviews, the latest sports news, and the moments that matter from the biggest sports stars and regular voices of OTB.

OTB Daily is the home for the Performance Rankings, A Slight Tangent, the Newsround and so much more from across our schedule. You'll get much of our podcasts too in OTB Rugby, OTB GAA and OTB Football. Just search, subscribe, and enjoy.

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  • S26 · E883
    October 20 · 18 min

    THE NEWSROUND | Ten Hag hits out at Man United | St Pat’s title challenge all but over | Nankivell’s new contract

    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.

  • S26 · E881
    October 20 · 11 min

    'This is not going to define me...' | Timmy McCarthy on overcoming cancer and being a Hall of Fame inductee | OFF THE BALL

    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.

  • S26 · E880
    October 20 · 48 min

    Brian O'Driscoll - The Next Play: Derval O'Rourke on life after athletics | Off The Ball

    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.

  • S26 · E879
    October 20 · 36 min

    'It's so DISAPPOINTING from St Patrick's Athletic!' | Kulusevski RETURNS & James McClean Comments | MORNING PAPERS | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

    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

  • S26 · E878
    October 19 · 48 min

    THE NEWSROUND | "Therapy Isn't Weakness, It's Strength" James McClean Reaction, Male Mental Health and a round-up of Club GAA | OTB

    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

  • S26 · E877
    October 19 · 35 min

    “Bruno was absolutely DREADFUL” | Club championship review | Performance Rankings | OTB BREAKFAST

    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.

  • S26 · E871
    October 16 · 56 min

    The Week on Off The Ball | LOI Fight Night, Champions Cup Rugby & Lisandro Martinez Goes Nuclear!

    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.

  • S26 · E869
    October 16 · 30 min

    “The mood is DEAD at the club” | Celtic despair in Europe| LOI media drama | Fridays Papers | OTB BREAKFAST

    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.

  • S26 · E868
    October 15 · 26 min

    THE NEWSROUND | Gianni Infantino apologises to FIFA | Martinez rows back on his Man United comments

    Eoin Sheahan, Dion Fanning and Eve Conway are in studio for Thursday's Newsround, as FIFA President Gianni Infantino has apologised to FIFA after his for World Cup sell-off plan, while former GAA President Nickey Brennan has criticised the recent AFL moves. Meanwhile, there is the small matter of the UEFA Europa League teams in 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.

  • S26 · E867
    October 15 · 31 min

    The F1 Pod: w/Rebecca Clancy | Are the regulations 'a total disaster'? | Verstappen WDC 2027?

    Eve Conway and Ciara Treacy are back to bring you another episode of The F1 Pod. This week they are joined by F1 broadcaster/presenter and friend of the pod, Rebecca Clancy. This week, they reflect on the tripleheader so far and all the action it has brought to our screens. They discuss Kimi Antonelli's impressive second season, tensions at McLaren, Ferrari as a team unit and much, much more! The F1 Pod on Off The Ball with KitKat | #HaveABreak

  • S26 · E866
    October 15 · 47 min

    Peter Coonan’s You Had To Be There! - Frano from Love/Hate… | OFF THE BALL BREAKFAST

    Irish actor Peter Coonan joins You Had To Be There for a wide-ranging chat that swings between football obsession, growing up in Leopardstown, and what it takes to build a character on screen. Peter relives some of his all-time sporting moments: Cluxton’s 2011 All-Ireland winner, sneaking into Ireland vs Yugoslavia in ’99, Euro 2016 against Italy, and the atmosphere of those big nights in Lansdowne Road. He also goes deep on acting craft, audition nerves, becoming Fran in Love/Hate (yes, the teeth), and why the hardest roles can be the ones closest to yourself. 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

  • S26 · E865
    October 15 · 32 min

    Goals galore in the Champions League | PSG masterclass | Thursdays Papers | OTB BREAKFAST

    Colm Boohig, Enda Coll and Matthew Brennan are in studio this more digesting what was an action packed night in the UCL with 46 goals being scored across the matches last night. PSG dismantle Man City as the French side come home with a 4-2 win, also Aston Villa and Liverpool run riot in their games with the help of 6 goals each. 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.

  • S26 · E864
    October 14 · 26 min

    THE NEWSROUND | The Girls in Green heading to the Aviva | Martinez vs Man Utd hierarchy|Off The Ball

    Eoin Sheahan, Eve Conway, Arthur O'Dea and Eoin Doyle are here to bring you tonight's Newsround. World Cup 2027 is one step closer for the Girls in Green as they head to the Aviva for the play-off final against Poland. European football is back, bringing all the drama we love. Arsenal continue where they left off with a 3-0 win last night, but the same can't be said for Man Utd, who lost 2-0 to Atletico Madrid. 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.

  • S26 · E862
    October 14 · 21 min

    The BEST pointless goal in football history!? | Breakfast Buffet | OTB BREAKFAST

    Its that time of the week again and we hope you’re hungry, as Colm Boohig, David Wilson, Enda Coll and Matthew Brennan are taking they seats for The Breakfast Buffet. This weeks hot topic is the best pointless goals in football history. From Di Rossi’s strike versus Man UTD in the 06/07 UCL season to Demarai Grays stunner for Leicester in 2018, beautiful goals that meant NOTHING…. 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.

  • S26 · E861
    October 14 · 36 min

    “Its YEARS of under investment at Man Utd” | Martinez Slates The Hierarchy | Wednesdays papers | OTB BREAKFAST

    Colm Boohig, David Wilson, Enda Coll and Matthew Brennan are in studio this Wednesday morning with immediate reaction to both UCL and Irelands win over Kazakhstan. United despair continues after their 2-0 defeat to Ateltico Madrid in the Champions League round 2, with centre back Lisandro Martinez calling out the problems with United Technical Director. 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

  • S26 · E860
    October 13 · 36 min

    “It feels like that’s it for Bohs” | ROVERS Edge Closer to Glory | Tuesdays Papers | OTB BREAKFAST

    Colm Boohig, Enda Coll, Matthew Brennan and Dara Smith-Naughton are in studio breaking down a very entertaining Dublin Derby that had Shamrock Rovers come out with the bragging rights. From Stephen Bradleys words after the game to 4 red cards after the final whistle, everything you need for a tasty title race. Also, Coventry City claim their first Premier League win at home this season against Newcastle. Super Frank Lampard can finally settle as his team looks to have found its form. 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

  • S26 · E859
    October 12 · 51 min

    The Newsround | Man City Financial Fallout, Dublin Derby Title Clash, Denise O'Sullivan's Cork Return and GAA County Finals | OTB

    Mick McCarthy, Eve Conway and Arthur O'Dea bring you tonight's Newsround. They look back at the atmosphere surrounding Manchester City's 3-0 win over Liverpool at Anfield amidst their financial breach verdict, preview a massive Shamrock Rovers vs. Bohemians Dublin derby with title implications, and look ahead to the Republic of Ireland women's World Cup playoff second leg against Kazakhstan at Páirc Uí Chaoimh. Plus, Tommy Rooney reviews a blockbuster GAA county finals weekend. 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.

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